Long Black Curl: Tufa Novels Series, Book 3
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Star-crossed lovers reunite in Long Black Curl, part of Alex Bledsoe's acclaimed contemporary fantasy series, where fairy magic is hidden in plain sight and age-old rivalries simmer just beneath the surface
"Reading Long Black Curl makes me so happy that there are authors writing real North American-based mythic fiction: stories that incorporate the Americas where many of us live, infusing them with their own folklore and mythology-one that sits so well it feels like it's always been a part of us." —Charles de Lint
In all the time the Tufa have existed, only two have ever been exiled: Bo-Kate Wisby and her lover, Jefferson Powell. They were cast out, stripped of their ability to make music, and cursed to never be able to find their way back to Needsville. Their crime? A love that crossed the boundary of the two Tufa tribes, resulting in the death of several people.
Somehow, Bo-Kate has found her way back, and fueled by vengeful plans to change the town forever. The only one who can stop Bo-Kate is Jefferson, but even he isn't sure what will happen when they finally meet. Will he fall in love with her again? Will he join her in her quest to reign over the Tufa? Or will he have to sacrifice himself to save the people who once banished him?
Enter the captivating world of the fae in Alex Bledsoe's Tufa novels
The Hum and the Shiver
Wisp of a Thing
Long Black Curl
Chapel of Ease
Gather Her Round
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"Reading Long Black Curl makes me so happy that there are authors writing real North American-based mythic fiction: stories that incorporate the Americas where many of us live, infusing them with their own folklore and mythology-one that sits so well it feels like it's always been a part of us." —Charles de Lint
In all the time the Tufa have existed, only two have ever been exiled: Bo-Kate Wisby and her lover, Jefferson Powell. They were cast out, stripped of their ability to make music, and cursed to never be able to find their way back to Needsville. Their crime? A love that crossed the boundary of the two Tufa tribes, resulting in the death of several people.
Somehow, Bo-Kate has found her way back, and fueled by vengeful plans to change the town forever. The only one who can stop Bo-Kate is Jefferson, but even he isn't sure what will happen when they finally meet. Will he fall in love with her again? Will he join her in her quest to reign over the Tufa? Or will he have to sacrifice himself to save the people who once banished him?
Enter the captivating world of the fae in Alex Bledsoe's Tufa novels
The Hum and the Shiver
Wisp of a Thing
Long Black Curl
Chapel of Ease
Gather Her Round
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Bledsoe’s third tale (after Wisp of a Thing) of the Tufa—Appalachia-dwelling descendants of the Fae, all possessing great musical talent—sees two of their own returning, after a long exile, to fight for leadership of the community. Bo-Kate Wisby feels slighted by the Tufa and wants revenge. She starts by eliminating Rockhouse Hicks, a longtime leader recently fallen on hard times. As the two factions of the Tufa react to this power vacuum, they recall Bo-Kate’s former lover, Jefferson Powell, the only one who understands her weaknesses. Meanwhile, Bo-Kate has recruited a legendary musician, thought dead for decades, to help her achieve her bloody goals. The core concept is solid and fascinating; the execution strikes just the right tone between fantastic and tragic. Bledsoe plays with lyrics and atmosphere, incorporates folklore and superstition to good effect, and even toys with alternate history for further resonance. The slow-building plot works well with the extended cast of characters, but the climax and conclusion feel rushed. Agent: Marlene Stringer, Stringer Literary Agency.
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The power balance between the Tufa of Cloud County, TN, a group divided for centuries into two rival factions, is upset by the return of Bo-Kate Wisby. Once banished, Bo-Kate has found a way back and wants to unite the Tufa under her own control. First she must eliminate the malevolent force that was Rockhouse Hicks and then she targets the leader of the rival faction, young Mandalay Harris. VERDICT More details emerge of the history and traditions of the Tufa in this third outing (after The Hum and the Shiver and Wisp of a Thing). While it's great to see characters like Mandalay and Bronwyn from earlier books, it is the vividly drawn, seductively destructive Bo-Kate who dominates this story. Bledsoe combines folk music, fae myths, and the regular rhythms of life in an isolated rural community for another magical tale.
Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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The third novel in the Tufa series finds Bo-Kate Wisby and Jefferson Powell, the formerly star-crossed lovers from warring tribes who were exiled from the Tufa, reuniting under dangerous circumstances. Bo-Kate is determined to take control of both tribes; it's a murderous plan, literally, and her secret weapon is a rock-'n'-roll singer who has a serious grudge against any and all Tufa (because it was the Tufa who pulled him out of a plane crash several decades ago and encased him in a time bubble). The only serious threat against Bo-Kate's plan is Powell, who has been brought back from his own exile to stop his former lover. Readers unfamiliar with the earlier books in the series might have a tough time catching upthe author writes as though he's assuming we've read the other booksbut fans of the series (Wisp of a Thing, 2013, was the most recent volume) should have a great time. This is a horror/sf blend with humorous overtonesthe rock singer, Byron Harley, is clearly a twist on 1950s star Bill Haleyand it's a lot of fun.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)
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