Review: Tangled by Erica O’Rourke

Title: Tangled

Author: Erica O'Rourke
Series: Torn Trilogy Book 2
Release Date: January 2012

Publisher: Kensington Books

Genre: YA Paranormal

Rating: 4 Hoots

Reviewer: Angela

Constance started to keen as the air around us began to thrash and twist, the caustic scent of ozone burning my nose. As I watched, her dark gold hair began to lift and kink into knots.

“I’m here. It’ll be okay.” It was the last thing I said before my best friend’s little sister went supernova in the second-floor girls’ bathroom, taking me with her.

A month ago, Mo Fitzgerald risked her life to stop an ancient prophecy and avenge her best friend's murder. Now, she only wants to keep her loved ones safe. But the magic—and the Chicago Mob—have other plans.

Mysterious, green-eyed Luc is back, asking for help—and a second chance. Colin, her strongest protector, is hiding a shocking secret. And inside Constance, the magic is about to go terribly wrong. Tangled in a web of love and betrayal, Mo must choose between the life she's dreamed of and the one she's destined for.  (Goodreads)

Review:

Torn, the first book in this trilogy was a great ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ type of book and Tangled is just as thrilling if not more so.  O’Rourke really knows how to keep you on edge, and I’m not sure if I love or hate her for it.

Mo finds herself pulled back into the web of magic as well as Luc- the hot guy she’s bound too but too scared to allow herself to have feelings for. Then there is Colin; strong, handsome but always just out of reach. Mo feels that Luc only wants her because of her ability to mend the magic that is broken… or does he?  Colin finally gives in to the idea of him and Mo being together but at what cost- and what will happen if he finds out just how far Mo went to save him?

Action, love, heartbreak, betrayal and so much more is woven in Tangled; so much so, I don’t have the ability to share all the details without spoiling the entire book.    

I have to say, I’m really rooting for Mo to embrace her destiny, as well as the intense feelings she has for Luc. The last book to this wonderful trilogy, Bound- which is due to be released this summer 2012- will hopefully tie up all the loose ends.