Black Dog Rising by Kat Caulberg – Review by Anna Hirsch

Black Dog Rising by Kat Caulberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Black Dog Rising by Kat Caulberg
4 Stars

Black Dog Rising is a dark, romantic fantasy. Emma is in rural England fleeing her ex and ends up in a town called Ninestone Downs. Not everything is as it seems; magic is very much alive in this quaint town. She ends up at the Black Shuck Inn where she meets Toby Deering. The chemistry between them is undeniable but Toby carries some heavy secrets. Living with a four hundred year old curse, he tries to avoid Emma, if only to protect her. It seems their fates are intertwined. As much as he puts her in danger, he’s the only one that can protect her.

The book is well written and the author does a wonderful job of integrating Fae lore and English Shuck folklore into the story. The characters are well rounded and I love the way Toby uses older terminology in his speech patterns. There is plenty of mystery and danger to keep you interested in this story. The only thing that frustrated me was the fact that it took Emma so long to learn exactly what was going on. It’s the first book that I have read from this author and I enjoyed it, I believe you will too.

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