CURSE PAINTER Art Mages of Lure, Book 1

Narrator Marnye Young has an extensive cast of characters to deal with in this audiobook. She conveys the protagonist, Briar, by emphasizing her youth and innocence in the face of growing danger and intrigue. Briar's nemesis is Archer, an outlaw who has a need for her particular kind of magic. Young portrays Archer as a dashing ne'er-do-well who charms his way out of trouble with a lot of help from his friends. Among his gang of outlaws is a mage who speaks in a tone of voice that makes clear his disapproval of everyone. Young also makes clear the antagonism of an older woman, the brains of the gang, who is very protective of Archer and suspicious of Briar. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2021]