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Following the events of Feral Nights (2013), the action moves to the small town of Pine Ridge, Texas, where Kayla Morgan is preparing to out herself to her boyfriend as a werecat. It goes tragically wrong: suddenly Kayla finds herself at the center of a curse and a witch hunt, with little knowledge of her shape-shifting heritage to help her. Yoshi, Clyde, and Aimee are back, though the story is now Kayla's. The plot is more focused than in the first book and has a new direction, thanks to the emergence of the antishifter political agenda that contributes to the cliff-hanger ending. Familiarity with the first book is necessary to fully enjoy.

Horn Book (Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

After touching the carousel-animal cougar in his Grams's antique store, Yoshi (Feral Nights) is transported to Pine Ridge, home of secret werecat Kayla. Within a few days, more Shifters show up, all inexplicably drawn to her. Debut character Kayla--level-headed, religious, but also quietly proud of her shifter nature--holds her own. Witty banter keeps the tone light even as the stakes ramp up.

School Library Journal (Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2014)

Gr 8 Up-This second installment begins in the small town of Pine Ridge, Texas. Kayla is a teenage werecat adopted at birth and raised by loving human parents. Isolated from the shifter world, she has hidden her inner cat from those she cares about. Driven by her love for Benjamin and an attempt to be open and honest, she reveals her true nature. The result is disastrous, ending in betrayal, regret, and rejection. Determined to "save" Kayla, Ben unleashes a mystical curse that ensnares shifters and ties them to enchanted carousel animals while causing his untimely death. In order to break this bizarre bewitchment, a colorful cast of characters must work together to find the answers they need while dealing with the rising mistrust and discrimination toward the shifter population. This well-written, action-packed story perfectly blends serious topics such as self-worth, acceptance, and tolerance with witty dialogue and humorous banter in a modern yet supernatural world. The alternating narrative between male werecat Yoshi and Kayla allows for great depth of character while keeping the plot fresh, edgy, and thoroughly entertaining. Readers will eagerly look forward to the next entry in the trilogy and the ultimate confrontation between shifters and humans. A satisfying read for fans of paranormal and the occult. Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY

Voice of Youth Advocates

Feral Curse deals with the subject of were-animals: animals disguised in human form that coexist in the human world. Kayla is a were-cat who was adopted by human parents who love her for who she is. At the book's start, Kayla reveals her secret to her boyfriend, Ben. Shortly thereafter, Ben is found dead from a lightning strike that hits the town's antique carousel. The mystery of the carousel and whether or not it is possessed circulates through the town. Then Yoshi, a male were-cat, enters the story. Yoshi and his were-cat companions, Aimee and Clyde, join forces with Kayla in unlocking the mystery of the carousel.The book is told in first-person by Kayla and Yoshi in alternating chapters, which is a clever technique for creating insightful perspectives from the two main characters. For readers who like fantasy and the paranormal, Feral Curse may prove to be a good read, yet it is not as intricate as most in the fantasy genre. Feral Curse is not a "cannot put it down" book, but it is an enjoyable glimpse into the world of were-animals and the intolerance that encompasses their existence. It is a fun ride for the average reader but probably lacks substance for the hardcore fantasy lover.Ursula Adams.