While Born of Illusion was full of mystique and wonder, this second installment has a big focus on a new love triangle in addition to – and somewhat the cause of – frustrating developments between the romance we all grew to love from book 1. I did find disappointment in the plot itself, however. As far as the writing goes, I loved it all. Brown is gifted in bringing these settings to life making us walk the busy streets alongside our protagonist, feel the vibrancy of the city and the excitement of the crowds. Having really enjoyed the wonderfully atmospheric and captivating Born of Illusion last year, I was excited to get back into Anna’s world full of magic and mystery.īorn of Deception is just as mesmerizing in its storytelling, and even more-so with its historical London setting. Set in Jazz-Age London, this alluring sequel to Born of Illusion comes alive with sparkling romance, deadly intrigue, and daring magic. Her life in danger and her relationship fizzling, can Anna find a way to track down the killer before he makes her his next victim-or will she have to pay the ultimate price for her powers? Boyle followed them to London?Īs Cole and Anna begin to unravel the case and secrets about the society are revealed, they find themselves at odds, their plans for romance in London having vanished. Could the kidnapper be someone within the society itself-or has the nefarious Dr. Sensitives are disappearing and, without a suspect, the group’s members are turning on one another. Along with her handsome beau, Cole Archer, Anna is prepared to take the city by storm.īut when Anna arrives in London, she finds the group in turmoil.
Published by Balzer & Bray on June 10th 2014īudding illusionist Anna Van Housen is on top of the world: after scoring a spot on a prestigious European vaudeville tour, she has moved to London to chase her dream and to join an underground society for people like her with psychic abilities. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review. Monday, Review: Born of Deception by Teri Brown Posted by Giselle
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