Tiger's Voyage (Tiger Saga Book 3) [Paperback]

Before I begin my review I have to warn you that there may be spoilers from the first two books in the series. If you haven't read the first two, then stop right here and go read them. NOW!

You wouldn't believe how I have waited for this book. Tiger's Quest ended with me screaming at the book - NOOOOOOO! So as you can guess I was desperate to find out what would happen next.

I was disgusted by the way Ren treated Kelsey at the end of Book 2 and I think I may be holding a grudge against him now. Other readers have managed to forgive him, but I am one of those people who doesn't forget things easily and I won't let him off his cruel behaviour. My views of him didn't improve with this book either as his bad behaviour reached new extremes. He spent most of the book treating Kelsey like a yoyo - flickering her emotions in and out as it suited him. I just wanted to shake him and scream at him - 'What are you playing at?'

I am definitely on Team Kishan now as he has been so sweet to Kelsey all the way through. OK, he isn't as seductive and mysterious as he was in the second book but at least he doesn't boss Kelsey around and tell her what she can and can't do. He has obviously realised Kelsey is a independent woman!

So it seems as I threw away my rose tinted glasses, Kelsey seemed to do the same and although she loves Ren, she knows what a jerk he can be. However the ending of the book ended on a huge cliff hanger again, leaving me dangling between two hot tigers!

I thought I would whip through this book really quickly, but I always seem to forget how detailed the author's writing is. Colleen Houck's books are rich with descriptions that need to be savoured, hitting all your senses in one go. This series is a like a fine wine, that cannot be rushed. I loved the detailed knowledge of Indian and Chinese traditions. You can tell the author really enjoyed researching these books and wanted to give us the full flavour of both cultures.

This quest was totally different to the other two as it involved a voyage and I found myself thrilled by this journey. Each dragon they encounted on the way, stood out with uniqueness and quirkiness, leaving a memorable mark on me. Although I may think twice about swimming in the sea again!

As you can guess, I loved this book as much as the first two. I just can't get enough of the Tiger series. I really don't know how I will manage to wait patiently for the next one. Not since the Twilight books has a series gripped me so intensely.

Colleen Houck is a natural storyteller, who binds you into her web of adventure, keeping your interest locked all the way through until the end. This book is just as well paced and original as the first two in the series. I don't think you can read this series without falling under this author's spell.

If you haven't read the first book Tiger's Curse, then I strongly suggest you do.

Please note that although this review won't contain spoilers for Tiger's Voyage it may give away events in the previous books so if you haven't read Tiger's Curse and Tiger's Quest yet you may want to stop reading here. This is one of my favourite YA paranormal series though so if you haven't started it yet I would highly recommend it!

I absolutely loved the first two books in this series so I can't tell you how excited I was to get my hands on this installment. I love Colleen Houck's descriptive writing style (although I have to warn you that you will end up hungry reading about all the delicious foods she mentions!) and am always sucked straight into the story as soon as I pick up one of her books. They are the kind of books that you don't want to put down despite their long length (this one is 543 pages long but that didn't stop me devouring it in a couple of days).

I've really enjoyed finding out more about Indian mythology throughout the series and I loved the Chinese feel to this installment. The journey the characters go on in search of the 5 dragons was great, the storyline is action packed and you never know quite what will happen next. Each of the dragons was very different but fascinating in their own way and I enjoyed the various tasks that Kelsey, Ren & Kishan are given along the way.

I have to admit that I'm starting to get a little fed up with the love triangle in this series now though and I have to confess that Tiger's Voyage was my least favourite book in the series. I have always been a firm team Ren member but I am getting a bit fed up with the way he keeps changing his mind. He really does mess Kelsey around in this one and although you do find out the reasoning behind his behaviour it didn't really excuse it in my eyes. I was also disappointed with Kelsey and the way she flitted back and forth between the two brothers, if Ren rejected her she runs straight to Kishan even though you can tell her heart isn't in it but then as soon as Ren shows an interest she goes running back to him. I was irritated that Kelsey couldn't just stay single for more than 5 minutes.

Kishan has actually become my favourite character but I really don't want him and Kelsey to end up together - I feel like he would be the better choice for her in a lot of ways but I don't think he deserves to be treated so badly and hope he finds someone who is going to really love him not just use him as a Ren substitute.

Although this wasn't my favourite book this is still a series that I would highly recommend. Ren and Kishan are both swoon worthy characters and I love the world that the author has created. The stories are all full of action, romance and rich mythology and I'm still desperate to get my hands on Tiger's Destiny.

I love these books but they all end so sad. Over amazing books I can't put them down and my family think I crazy cause I read so much. Love them!!!!!