Force

by Shawna Logue

"If you had asked me about myself a few weeks ago, I would have told you that I’m your everyday, girl-next-door, struggling to pay off student loans working in a job I hated. Sounds pretty normal, right? That was before I started working for Mobius, Inc., when my whole world turned upside down. "Why? Shortly after starting work at Mobius, I began seeing “force lines,” strange energy-filled cords floating through the air. Unfortunately, no one else seems to be able to see them, or store the energy inside them like I can. Now, I find myself being chased by a deranged fallen star, watched over by a seven foot tall leprechaun with a penchant for Guinness, and occasionally conversing with an inanimate fossil suspended in the lobby at work. Needless to say, I feel anything but normal." ------ Force is a lighthearted fantasy, following Alexis Warren as she tries to make sense of the mixed up fairy tale that finds her working side by side with wizards, shape shifters and even gods. As the world forgets about the myths which society was built on, the power of them wanes; while many immortals accept this natural progression, some cannot, and they seek out alternative power sources.

Genres: Paranormal

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 7, 2011

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a Kindle freebie and, of course, now I am hooked on the series. As a reader of paranormal, I am used to limiting myself to YA fiction (which is fine) because the "grown up stuff" usually involves themes that I don't feel like reading (violence, sex, stupid middle aged mistake making). I like that this has an adult female protagonist who is just trying to live her life.
Being a fan of Harry Potter and Michael Scott's "The Immortal Life..." series, I was happy to see another series that involved the Flemmels. Several of the characters in the book seem a little 0ver-the-top (a 6 ft leprechaun and a fallen star), but I liked them anyway. My favorite character is Bob, the statue in the main lobby of the office building. Nic and Peri have similar personalities to the same couple in "The Immortal Life..." series, in that they are loving, generous people with an inner peace that attracts people to them and makes them feel comfortable- I guess the wisdom of old age is interpreted in a similar way by multiple authors.
The romance in the book was (thankfully) not another girl torn between the normal guy and the magical guy. Alex is actually not aware that the guy she wants isn't "normal." And he is not trying to woo her to the "magical side" as many of the paranormals do.
I did buy the two other books in the triology to see more of what happens to Alex as a character than to see the good magic vs. evil magic thing-- there are only so many ways a "wand battle" can end. Alex's character, however, has many ways that she can evolve and I am interested to see how she handles her newly discovered powers.

[Hollycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! I was privilegeed to read this book and the other 3 in the series before they were published online. If you liked Divergent, Hunger Games, Twilight and LOTR, you'll love this series too. I understand Shawna Logue, the author, has just finished the 4th in the series and is about to publish online. Get them at Amazon for 99 cents before the price goes up!

[Ashley Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know what I expected when I first started reading this book, but the story quickly surpassed any expectations I could have had. I liked this book. A lot. The story was, to me, very original and refreshing. The characters were well written, and apart from a few typographical errors, I was pleasantly surprised with this story. I can't wait to read the other books in the series.

[Faye · Rating 4 out of 5]

quite enjoyed this book of magic & myths, gods & folklore. An imaginative urban fantasy twist

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite interesting genre that I never experienced.

[Shipofools999 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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