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Reviewed by Michelle Randall for Readers' Favorite
For most of her life, Sybella Rose has never felt like she fitted in. She was the only girl, raised by her father and six older brothers, all successful in their respective careers, whereas Syb isn't sure what she wants to do - so she packs up her life and moves to New Orleans, which immediately feels like home. Her apartment is above JoJo's Mojo voodoo shop, which becomes her first job. Josephine, or JoJo, is also her landlord, along with her husband Al, who is the chef next door at Gumbo Gris Gris. On her first night in town, she meets Demien. He might rub her up the wrong way, but she feels a pull to him. The Binding is not only the title of the book, but a pull between two people fated, or meant to be mates. Author Victoria Clapton created a complex story involving magic, voodoo, ghosts, mates, and protecting their home, New Orleans.
The Binding is such a complex and compelling book. I have read a number of books of the same title, but this book is completely different, other than the concept of a set of mates bound by something supernatural. This story is so full of layers and issues. First there is the resident ghost in Sybella's apartment, who has a mission for her. Then there is Demien, the strange pull to him that Sybella feels, his pushing her away, and the other people in town. This book had me turning pages over and over until the end. I loved every page and couldn't put the book down until it was done. Author Victoria Clapton was able to create such a complex story that is compelling and captivating. I recommend this book to anyone who loves New Orleans, the south, vampires, voodoo, and food!
