My Wild Horse King

Bridget's done it again! This book differs from the previous ones in the series in all the best ways. We get to see Katerina's story (present AND past, which we didn't get for the other shifters) but we also get to see the point of view of Daniel/Gustav. This story pulls things together beautifully, pulling strings from the earlier titles together while leaving enough suspense and intrigue for the future stories. A true win tying not just Russian folktales but others together as well! MUST READ!

Disclaimer, I'm a Bridget Baker literary fan....but I became so through just loving her stories. This 4th book of the Russian Witch's Curse series is a storming success. Pulling the threads of the previous 3 books and intertwining them with characters from her Birch Creek series whilst delivering an action-filled plot into a totally absorbing novel. Bridget mixes the magical with the mundane beautifully. The interaction between the characters is meaningful and their personalities would stand even if you removed the magical element. Her characters are well-rounded, flaws and all, so you could forget you are reading something in the fantasy genre. There is danger, pursuit, familial manipulation, high finance and, of course, horses! What's not to love? I have already pre-order book number five.

I love how this book starts to tie things together. There is still so much mystery to keep you guessing and invested. BUT my favorite part was taking a trip to Birch Creek in the most epic crossover! I love Bridget's Birch Creek Ranch series and this book ties to that series for an epic crossover. If you haven't read the Birch Creek Ranch series you should go read it while you wait for the next horse shifter book to release. You won't be sad you did. You can fall in love with the characters like I did. I loved getting to know Gustav and learn why he left his home all those years ago and ignored Kris. I started out hating him for that and I hated Katerina too, for being selfish but in true Bridget fashion she made me love the ones I thought I hated. Bridget is just that good. Will you want to yell at the characters sometimes? Yes. But will you cheer for them too? Also yes. You will learn more about the curse but it leaves you with just enough mystery to make you excited for book 5.