Friday, August 15, 2014

Blog Tour; Review, Giveaway and Guest Post: A Cursed Awakened by Cecy Robson





I am so very excited to be a part of the blog tour for Curse Awakened. The Weird Girls series is by far one of my most favorite UF series and I just adore Cecy. Not only is her writing phenomenal but she is a serious sweetheart as well. 
When I was offered the chance to host a guest post from her, I jumped. 





Release Date: August 18, 2014
Published By: Love Swept
Source: ARC Copy Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
Series: Novella in the Weird Girls Series
Genre: Urban Fantasy

Book Description:
Discover Cecy Robson’s sensational Weird Girls series—or return to where the magic first began—with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers.

Celia Wird shouldn’t possess the ability to transform into a tigress. Her three sisters should never be able to burst into flames, heal wounds, or transform common objects into deadly weapons. And yet they do.

Before they were born, the Wird Sisters were cursed by a spell that was intended to destroy them, not endow them with extraordinary powers. The sisters’ magic is untamed and explosive at best, and time is running out for them to take command.


Vampires have targeted Celia’s sweet, tragically human ex-boyfriend Danny. The sisters rush to his aid, but in order to take down the vamps, first they must face their dark past and break a spell that’s screwing up their powers. Except this curse wasn’t meant to be broken . . . and the witch who cast it isn’t done toying with them yet.





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Excerpt

(from Chapter One)

“Um, Celia, you said what you and Danny had was ‘sweet.’”

I continued to fiddle with the sticky lock, trying to pull the key out without breaking it. “That’s right.”

“Well, forgive me for being nosy, but didn’t you and he . . .”

I withdrew the key, blushing a little, though it was probably hard for others to tell given my olive skin tone. Sex with Danny had consisted of awkward hand movements and one or two thrusts. Not exactly the stuff of bedroom legends. In all fairness, that was almost seven years ago, back when I was seventeen, he was nineteen, and neither of us had any experience. “We did, but it’s not like it was love or anything.”

Emme didn’t seem to understand, mostly because she still had her heart set on happily-ever-afters. “Then why did you do it?”

“I thought it was time.” I walked down the two little wooden steps. “It was a stupid reason, but I’m glad it was him. He was good to me. He was good to all of us.”

I must have spoken loud enough for Taran and Shayna to hear. Taran knitted her dark brows, drawing attention to her startling blue eyes. “He was, until he dumped you when he left for Stanford. Damn it, Ceel. I’m still pissed at him for that. I mean, you were totally Bambi. Danny? Hell, he was a walking Bullwinkle at best.”


I opened my mouth to argue, but Taran was sort of right. Danny was a lot of things: adorable, kind, and smart enough to get into Stanford for biochemistry. And it still hadn’t been enough. He wasn’t strong, physically or emotionally, not really. My weight topped out at a little over a hundred pounds, yet I could knock his lanky frame and a few linebackers on their asses. In Danny’s defense, he didn’t possess the inner beast I did. But maybe that was my problem. I was too Hulk and he was too human.


About the Author:




CECY (pronounced Sessy) ROBSON is the Penguin Random House New Adult author of Once Perfect, Once Loved, and Once Pure, and the award-winning author of the Weird Girls Urban Fantasy Romance series. A self-proclaimed professional napper, Cecy counts among her talents a jaw-dropping knowledge of useless trivia, the ability to make her hair big, and a knack for breaking into song despite her family's vehement protests. A writer, registered nurse, and mother living in the South, Cecy enjoys spending time with her family and silencing the yappy characters in her head by telling their stories. 

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I absolutely adore this series and the very fact that Ms. Robson gave us this much appreciated look into the sister's lives before the beginning of book one, is a huge testament to not only how wonderful a writer she is but what an awesome series this is. This is a must read for any fan. There is just so much more in this than you could have asked for or hoped for. 

I loved learning more about the girl's relationship with Danny and just how far back it goes. Not only that but we get a very small background on his family as well as how he got involved in all the paranormal stuff that we later learn he researches so well and knows about. What he was like in college, which lets face it, was pretty fabulous to get. And if that wasn't enough, we get the girls background on their strange and kooky powers and their even stranger and mysterious family life before the opening of book one. 

I won't go into too much detail but this was a fabulous addition to the series and one that I am so happy Robson gave us. There was a lot packed into this tiny little story and it makes me even more excited for A Cursed Boodline






*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*




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34 comments:

  1. I also love this series and it was a really nice novella so I'm happy to was the same for you!

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    1. So glad you love this series too!

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    2. Thank you, Melliane, for stopping by and your show of support.

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  2. You need stop it with all the awesome series that I haven't started yet-you're going to make me start a new TBR list grrrr :D

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  3. I read the first book in this series and loved it! It was such a fun book and I'm excited to read more about these characters.
    I don't typically read novellas, but it's nice that you get to know Danny more. I need to continue this series soon! :)
    Lovely review!

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    1. You really should read them all, it just gets better and better!

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    2. Thank you, Nick. I'm so glad you enjoyed Sealed with a Curse!

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  4. NEED. TO. READ! This series, the Grave Mercy series, and the Charley Davidson series are all at the top of my "get to immediately" list Ali. I can't wait to meet Celia and her sisters:)

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    1. YES! All of those are fabulous ones you need to read Jenny but especially this one, it has humor as well as mystery and lots of action (and romance). It really does have it all. ;)

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  5. I keep reading how awesome this series is; I really need to make time for it! That excerpt, and your review went a long way into convincing me that I need to make Weird Girls a priority. Happy Friday!

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    1. You do! Read it, you won't regret it Carmel!!

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  6. Thank you, Ali, for the wonderful feature and review. Many thanks to those who stopped by in support of my "Weird Girls." To those who haven't read my books, I hope that you'll give them a try. :)

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  7. I just finished this last night and thought it was another brilliant addition to the series. I am not usually a big fan of novellas, but Cecy's novellas haven't disappointed me yet. I am eagerly waiting for the next book.

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    1. You are so right Heidi, I am so anxious for the next book now!

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  8. This sounds like a wonderful addition to the "Weird Girls" series, and one that I have heard so much about and how wonderful it is. The excerpt has me with grabby hands for sure! Thanks for sharing and making my pile longer today of tbr craziness.

    Happy Friday and have a great weekend Ali!! :)

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    1. I hope you do start it soon Kim, I think you will really like it. Have a nice weekend!

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  9. Loved this installment too! Hi5 because we both loved it!

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  10. I need to catch up on this series! I'm not normally into novellas, but everyone seems to love this one. Fantastic review!

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    1. It is definitely worth the read, trust me Lauren. You don't want to miss out on it.

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  11. One day I will get these started :) I know all of yall ladies just rave and man I want in on it! Curses not being able to read ALL day long! lol

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    1. I know right? :P You should try them though, I think there are enough steam in these for you to really enjoy them. ;)

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  12. Seeing your and everyone's love for this series just tempts me to read the first book. Really like the excerpt and review. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Well your enthusiasm sure is contagious! And I do like characters with magic so I guess will have to check this book out! Thank you for the lovely review!

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  14. Ya, loved the guest post and you know I adore this series!

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  15. I haven't heard of this series, but it looks like it will be a good one! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. It is a fabulous one. I hope you decide to give it a try!

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  16. Another great review. I'm always adding to my list every time I visit your blog :)

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    1. If there is one series you really do need to add it is this one Ellen!

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