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Guardians of the First Realm #2
Alaskan Fury
PARASITE PUBLICATIONS ~ Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy For lovers of unforgettable shapeshifter fantasies, intense Alaskan adventures, and hilarious paranormal romances, Alaskan Fury is an award-winning stand-alone novel that leaves readers breathless to the very last page... Long ago, Kaashifah the Fury, Chosen warrior of the Lord of War, fought a djinni to a stalemate in an ancient duel of souls. Three thousand years later, she and ‘Aqrab, the passionate djinni prince of the Fourth Lands, are still bound together, each waiting for the other to make that final, killing blow. To complicate matters, they are being hunted across the vast Alaskan wilderness by a team of holy soldiers who are specially trained—and highly successful—at capturing the numerous magical beings of the Five Realms. In order to save their friends from the Inquisition, some compromises must be made…and some boons given. But in unraveling the magics that bind them, will these two ancient immortals learn to trust each other, or will their own thawing hearts be their undoing? ALASKAN FURY is a whirlwind tale of two immortals woven together by a three-thousand-year-old curse who are forced to flee across the Alaskan wilderness in search of dragons to save their friends. It is a story of love and adventure, of djinni wish-makings and brutal sword fights, of Inquisitional wits and mythological heroes, of depth of spirit battling bigotry and violence. Fast-paced and full of action, this modern-day sword and sorcery romance will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. ABOUT THE Sara King was four years old when she wrote her first short story. And, while “Bob the Brontosaurus” and “Sammy the Snake” weren’t exactly enthralling reading material, she thankfully progressed to novels when she was 12. Seventeen years later, she is currently working on her 16th book, Alaskan Fang, the third novel in the Guardians of the First Realm Alaskan Paranormal world. Sara lives in Alaska with her fence-eating pack of Tibetan Mastiffs.
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First published March 26, 2012
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21 books788 followersAfter a long, twisted road, Alaskan Fury is my 15th book. The rest (aside from the first five or so ‘practice books’) spent the last 3-6 years languishing on my hard drive as I waited for some really cool editor at a big, traditional publishing house to notice me. It didn’t happen, even with a world-famous agent doing his damnedest to get my books out there.
So, because I’ve got a stubborn streak a mile wide—and some say because I’m a naïve, dumbass Alaskan—I’m striking out on my own and putting my books out there. Basically casting my dice to the Fates, and seeing what happens. If you like my books, please tell your friends. I don’t have a huge advertising team behind me, so word-of-mouth really helps.
On that note, my books never went through a copyeditor. What you see is the result of a few dedicated volunteers, all of whom have poured untold hours into the crafting of the book in your hands. They are awesome, steeped in awesome, sprinkled with awesome. Thanks, guys!
Further, I write fast. I can easily write 6 novels a year—8 if I don’t get distracted—and during those long years waiting for somebody to notice me, I was finding myself in the extremely frustrating position of watching my manuscripts pile up because traditional publishing companies can only take 1 or 2 novels by a single author a year. Keep an eye out for a bunch of new books from yours truly, as I've finally got an outlet for all that creative drive. :) Enjoy!
I can be reached at: kingnovel@gmail.com
Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingfiction
So, because I’ve got a stubborn streak a mile wide—and some say because I’m a naïve, dumbass Alaskan—I’m striking out on my own and putting my books out there. Basically casting my dice to the Fates, and seeing what happens. If you like my books, please tell your friends. I don’t have a huge advertising team behind me, so word-of-mouth really helps.
On that note, my books never went through a copyeditor. What you see is the result of a few dedicated volunteers, all of whom have poured untold hours into the crafting of the book in your hands. They are awesome, steeped in awesome, sprinkled with awesome. Thanks, guys!
Further, I write fast. I can easily write 6 novels a year—8 if I don’t get distracted—and during those long years waiting for somebody to notice me, I was finding myself in the extremely frustrating position of watching my manuscripts pile up because traditional publishing companies can only take 1 or 2 novels by a single author a year. Keep an eye out for a bunch of new books from yours truly, as I've finally got an outlet for all that creative drive. :) Enjoy!
I can be reached at: kingnovel@gmail.com
Friend me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingfiction
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July 7, 2012
It's been a long time since I've read a book with such a sparkling witty dialogue, such interesting characters and deliciously mad world-building.
Alaskan Fury is an underdog. You look at the cover and think "No effing way!" Yes, way. It's so cool, peeps, I can't even start describing it properly.
Let's see. The beginning is pretty typical. Here is this Fury, who 3 thousand years ago was sent to kill a djinni who got out of line. In the act of desperation he called for a duel and then soul-bonded himself to her. Now she can't kill anyone because her Fury powers are gone, and she also acquired a curse of two-natured and turns into a wolf from time to time. She is bone tired, always afraid of her captive and dependent on him to get her out of danger.
For the last few years they have been holed up in Alaska, the last bastion of supernatural in the world that slowly has been conquered by the mighty Inquisition, but now the Inquisitors are here. In the Inquisition attempt to capture, torture and drain of blood the paranormal creatures who live in the enclave with Kaashifah and 'Aqrab, those two escape and try to make their way to the dragons where Kaashifah will attempt to bargain djinni in exchange for her captured friends.
Of course, 'Aqrab is not ecstatic about it. Like his captor he is bone tired of her hatred, her lashing out at him with magic every time he says something wrong, they both want to die. The miscommunication between them is so vast that right in the beginning the reader is on Fury's side distrusting the djinni, but slowly through their journey, their saving each others lives, their countless arguments, we realise that 'Aqrab is completely opposite to what Fury thinks of him.
The dialogues, the banter are top notch. The story is very complex and full of fleshed out characters. There is this Inquisitor Imelda, who narrates a lot of the book. She is young and talented, and dissatisfied with Inquisition's methods. Her hunt for the fury and the djinni is a sort of revelation for her, and changes everything she believed in before. There is her team, and scary intrigues within the organisation, there is a sweet unicorn, a stupid young and cocky dragon and unbelievably cool and sleek Thunderbird.
At last, there is an epic battle in the end, and I'm very much looking forward to reading more of Sara King. She definitely made a wonderful impression on me *grinning*
Alaskan Fury is an underdog. You look at the cover and think "No effing way!" Yes, way. It's so cool, peeps, I can't even start describing it properly.
Let's see. The beginning is pretty typical. Here is this Fury, who 3 thousand years ago was sent to kill a djinni who got out of line. In the act of desperation he called for a duel and then soul-bonded himself to her. Now she can't kill anyone because her Fury powers are gone, and she also acquired a curse of two-natured and turns into a wolf from time to time. She is bone tired, always afraid of her captive and dependent on him to get her out of danger.
For the last few years they have been holed up in Alaska, the last bastion of supernatural in the world that slowly has been conquered by the mighty Inquisition, but now the Inquisitors are here. In the Inquisition attempt to capture, torture and drain of blood the paranormal creatures who live in the enclave with Kaashifah and 'Aqrab, those two escape and try to make their way to the dragons where Kaashifah will attempt to bargain djinni in exchange for her captured friends.
Of course, 'Aqrab is not ecstatic about it. Like his captor he is bone tired of her hatred, her lashing out at him with magic every time he says something wrong, they both want to die. The miscommunication between them is so vast that right in the beginning the reader is on Fury's side distrusting the djinni, but slowly through their journey, their saving each others lives, their countless arguments, we realise that 'Aqrab is completely opposite to what Fury thinks of him.
The dialogues, the banter are top notch. The story is very complex and full of fleshed out characters. There is this Inquisitor Imelda, who narrates a lot of the book. She is young and talented, and dissatisfied with Inquisition's methods. Her hunt for the fury and the djinni is a sort of revelation for her, and changes everything she believed in before. There is her team, and scary intrigues within the organisation, there is a sweet unicorn, a stupid young and cocky dragon and unbelievably cool and sleek Thunderbird.
At last, there is an epic battle in the end, and I'm very much looking forward to reading more of Sara King. She definitely made a wonderful impression on me *grinning*
April 23, 2012
Sara King is a new author I have been enjoying lately. Alaskan Fury is the second book in her series, the first being Alaskan Fire –and I’ve got to say, BOTH books are AMAZING. I know I’m gushing; I’m trying not to, so stick with me, while I try to explain WHY I love this series.
I’ve already put my review of Alaskan Fire on Amazon and if you check it out, you’ll see that I am not the only one in love with it, and that it is totally worthy of your book-lust.
So now I’m gonna talk about Alaskan Fury, and why IT is so great.
We start out where we left off in Alaskan Fire, with Kaashifah the little wolf we were introduced in her first book. She and her friend; ‘Aqrab (I use that term lightly) –the djinni.
I don’t think I’d ever heard of a djinni before this story, so the term is still a little new to me, but to my understanding he is some sort of gene in a lamp type. In the first book she introduces a different sort of world, kind of like realms, but in this one we get to take a closer look and even venture into one. It wasn’t like most books I read however, which of course is why I love her books so much, they are never like other books, it’s as if she takes some of the same concepts, and turns them into something completely different and foreign, which is a hard thing to do as we see with some authors who like to repeat each other’s plots.
With Alaskan Fury however, we are introduced to an entirely new breed of creatures, some new, some old, some I’ve never even heard of before, and every page is like a new adventure. Admittedly, I DID skip parts. BUT that is not the fault of the book, but rather my impatience to get to the next part. I regret that decision however, as I missed quite a bit, and I have every intention of going back and re-reading it, as the book deserves.
I am not going to give any spoilers here, as I know how that can ruin the anticipation of a new book, but I WILL say that I LOVED it, and I can’t wait until she gets the next one out. I was extremely pleased with the ending as well. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next!
I’ve already put my review of Alaskan Fire on Amazon and if you check it out, you’ll see that I am not the only one in love with it, and that it is totally worthy of your book-lust.
So now I’m gonna talk about Alaskan Fury, and why IT is so great.
We start out where we left off in Alaskan Fire, with Kaashifah the little wolf we were introduced in her first book. She and her friend; ‘Aqrab (I use that term lightly) –the djinni.
I don’t think I’d ever heard of a djinni before this story, so the term is still a little new to me, but to my understanding he is some sort of gene in a lamp type. In the first book she introduces a different sort of world, kind of like realms, but in this one we get to take a closer look and even venture into one. It wasn’t like most books I read however, which of course is why I love her books so much, they are never like other books, it’s as if she takes some of the same concepts, and turns them into something completely different and foreign, which is a hard thing to do as we see with some authors who like to repeat each other’s plots.
With Alaskan Fury however, we are introduced to an entirely new breed of creatures, some new, some old, some I’ve never even heard of before, and every page is like a new adventure. Admittedly, I DID skip parts. BUT that is not the fault of the book, but rather my impatience to get to the next part. I regret that decision however, as I missed quite a bit, and I have every intention of going back and re-reading it, as the book deserves.
I am not going to give any spoilers here, as I know how that can ruin the anticipation of a new book, but I WILL say that I LOVED it, and I can’t wait until she gets the next one out. I was extremely pleased with the ending as well. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next!
April 15, 2012
All right. I will admit it is good to be on the first readers listing with Sara, as it allows me to read her works in progress, her fiction not yet published, and her fiction not yet edited... yeah, some of it does need the Hand of Edit... but who's writing doesn't? I got to read this one as it was written, then edited and fixed and made to sing.
Out of all of her books, for sheer readability, fun, heart wrenching, pulse pounding, hair raising, thrill seeking, wild rides... this has to be her single best work. Does that mean I think she can't do better? Not a bit. I am pleased to say, her other works are very speedily coming up to this novel's par, and in the process, I think she is off the plateau and climbing the ladder of skill again.
I can't wait for the next ones to come, both in this series in the future and in the other series she is working on behind the scenes now. This girl is going to rock the world once people grab one of her novels. She writes with a style that leaves you screaming for more, and when you run out, you generally find yourself off and searching for plastic spoons.
And if you don't get that reference, well, go follow her on Facebook and talk to some of her friends there... it becomes readily apparent.
~D
Out of all of her books, for sheer readability, fun, heart wrenching, pulse pounding, hair raising, thrill seeking, wild rides... this has to be her single best work. Does that mean I think she can't do better? Not a bit. I am pleased to say, her other works are very speedily coming up to this novel's par, and in the process, I think she is off the plateau and climbing the ladder of skill again.
I can't wait for the next ones to come, both in this series in the future and in the other series she is working on behind the scenes now. This girl is going to rock the world once people grab one of her novels. She writes with a style that leaves you screaming for more, and when you run out, you generally find yourself off and searching for plastic spoons.
And if you don't get that reference, well, go follow her on Facebook and talk to some of her friends there... it becomes readily apparent.
~D
July 15, 2012
This book took me a while to adjust to as it provides a major tranistion from book one. Book one focuses upon the relationship between the wolverine and phoenix. Book two focuses upon the Fury and Dijinn. Also loved the times Thunderbird and the Unicorn present themselves to the story line. The changing relationship between the Dijinn and Fury is well done as well as exploring their own history. I do believe this book (# 2 in the series) creates a great set-up for a fantastic book number 3 to conclude the series. As I have said before, Sara King is a true creative rising star in the world of writing.
April 16, 2012
Great author and awesome book...loved, loved, loved it. Once I stared reading, I couldn't put it down and that's rare for me. The story line was great. I loved the dialog between the characters, I felt like I was there watching the action unfold.
I really loved ‘Aqrab... He is now one of my top favorite heroes. I loved the fact he's a poet and not a fighter. Then the dragon, Saxaxian and his antics, were quite funny. I can't wait for his book.
I'm going back now and reading the first book in the series, Alaskan Fire. I know that I will definitely be reading this one again.
I really loved ‘Aqrab... He is now one of my top favorite heroes. I loved the fact he's a poet and not a fighter. Then the dragon, Saxaxian and his antics, were quite funny. I can't wait for his book.
I'm going back now and reading the first book in the series, Alaskan Fire. I know that I will definitely be reading this one again.
May 13, 2012
3.5 stars
This book dragged for me in the beginning. Too much talk and not enough action. The whole trip to the Brooks range was way to long in my opinion. Once the main characters made it to the Brooks range, then the story picked up and I flew through the rest of it.
This book dragged for me in the beginning. Too much talk and not enough action. The whole trip to the Brooks range was way to long in my opinion. Once the main characters made it to the Brooks range, then the story picked up and I flew through the rest of it.
November 14, 2012
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As compelling and complex as it's predecessor, Alaskan Fury starts off with a rush and immediately pulls us into the story, heart and soul. 'Aqrab, for all his threatening size and bluster, is a man thoroughly pledged to his woman, like it or not, and his agonizing decisions and misunderstandings with Kaashifah pluck at the heart strings. She is a Fury, a handmaiden of the sword sworn to Ares' service, and she cannot kill. For three centuries she has fought a game of politics and power with her Djinni, hoping to find a way out of the curses that tangle their lifethreads.
After a vigorous start, this story takes some time to develop. While it's always well-crafted and entertaining, I found myself looking forward to the next big development rather than absorbing the storyline I was reading. Luckily, Ms. King's writing is sophisticated enough that the antagonist you initially hate slowly becomes someone you hope has a change of heart, and the character development is thorough.
The Djinni and the Fury both have a rich sense of humor, although not always apparent, and both bear lifelong grudges toward the other. The duality of their feelings for each other are what kept me up reading, far past bedtime. Despite his strange and difficult-to-pronounce name, I really fell in love with 'Aqrab. His jovial personality and playful nature was a joy to read, and Kaashifah is a complex, compelling heroine with way more going on than you see at first glance. As the story progresses, Ms. King unravels more and more of Kaashifah's past, and this diminutive woman has truly suffered. The great thing about this series is that while the sex can be steamy and the characters practically burn for each other, it's not inappropriate or self-indulgent, nor does Ms. King shy away from giving a few smexy details. The scenes have meaning and impact... exactly what I enjoy in good urban fantasy. This couple is just as fulfilling to read about as Jack and Blaze from Alaskan Fire.
There is an incredible amount of historical information about angels and other mythical beings in Alaskan Fury. So much so, and so convincingly presented, that Ms. King either has an extraordinarily vivid and prolific imagination or has done her homework well. Considering the amount of detail about the Alaskan bush she effortlessly weaves in as well, I'm inclined to believe this is as close factual as urban fantasy can get, and it's quite impressive. She didn't just write a story, she researched it to back it up, then wove it all together so seamlessly, it's believable that creatures like angels, demons, and the zealots who hunt them actually exist.
You don't have to read Alaskan Fire first, but I highly recommend it. Not only is it a great story on its own, it contains a wealth of helpful backstory and lore; otherwise, you might find yourself spending more time trying to sort through who is who and what means what than actually enjoying this expertly crafted, and fairly epic, tale.
Following in the footsteps of the first book in this series, Alaskan Fury is very long. As a reader who isn't typically a fan of urban fantasy, the length of these books (this one moreso than the first) made me impatient. With Alaskan Fire, the pacing was just right and the higher word count was a good fit. With Fury, however, I feel some of the fighting scenes could have been combined into a sleeker plot arc. As I read about the two women doing battle, I kept thinking "OMG just die already", and when the bad guy got away yet again I had to close the book and take a break from my otherwise non-stop reading. That said, the story is rich in lore and adventure, the battles well-choreographed, and the characters intriguing. The ending is worth the build-up, and the way is well-paved for the next book in the series.
Ms. King weaves a fascinating tale of love, politics, betrayal, and survival, steeped in the turmoil of historical religious upheaval and persecution, and rich with detailed lore and exploration of fallen societies and gods. Alaskan Fury, like it's predecessor Alaskan Fire, is more than a book, more than a bedtime story or a quick jaunt through a lovers' tryst. It is thrilling, brutally honest, unexpected. It is a celebration of life and all the challenges that can come with perseverance, belief, and dedication. Alaskan Fury is sophisticated and compelling, and a GraveTells Recommended Read!
As compelling and complex as it's predecessor, Alaskan Fury starts off with a rush and immediately pulls us into the story, heart and soul. 'Aqrab, for all his threatening size and bluster, is a man thoroughly pledged to his woman, like it or not, and his agonizing decisions and misunderstandings with Kaashifah pluck at the heart strings. She is a Fury, a handmaiden of the sword sworn to Ares' service, and she cannot kill. For three centuries she has fought a game of politics and power with her Djinni, hoping to find a way out of the curses that tangle their lifethreads.
After a vigorous start, this story takes some time to develop. While it's always well-crafted and entertaining, I found myself looking forward to the next big development rather than absorbing the storyline I was reading. Luckily, Ms. King's writing is sophisticated enough that the antagonist you initially hate slowly becomes someone you hope has a change of heart, and the character development is thorough.
The Djinni and the Fury both have a rich sense of humor, although not always apparent, and both bear lifelong grudges toward the other. The duality of their feelings for each other are what kept me up reading, far past bedtime. Despite his strange and difficult-to-pronounce name, I really fell in love with 'Aqrab. His jovial personality and playful nature was a joy to read, and Kaashifah is a complex, compelling heroine with way more going on than you see at first glance. As the story progresses, Ms. King unravels more and more of Kaashifah's past, and this diminutive woman has truly suffered. The great thing about this series is that while the sex can be steamy and the characters practically burn for each other, it's not inappropriate or self-indulgent, nor does Ms. King shy away from giving a few smexy details. The scenes have meaning and impact... exactly what I enjoy in good urban fantasy. This couple is just as fulfilling to read about as Jack and Blaze from Alaskan Fire.
There is an incredible amount of historical information about angels and other mythical beings in Alaskan Fury. So much so, and so convincingly presented, that Ms. King either has an extraordinarily vivid and prolific imagination or has done her homework well. Considering the amount of detail about the Alaskan bush she effortlessly weaves in as well, I'm inclined to believe this is as close factual as urban fantasy can get, and it's quite impressive. She didn't just write a story, she researched it to back it up, then wove it all together so seamlessly, it's believable that creatures like angels, demons, and the zealots who hunt them actually exist.
You don't have to read Alaskan Fire first, but I highly recommend it. Not only is it a great story on its own, it contains a wealth of helpful backstory and lore; otherwise, you might find yourself spending more time trying to sort through who is who and what means what than actually enjoying this expertly crafted, and fairly epic, tale.
Following in the footsteps of the first book in this series, Alaskan Fury is very long. As a reader who isn't typically a fan of urban fantasy, the length of these books (this one moreso than the first) made me impatient. With Alaskan Fire, the pacing was just right and the higher word count was a good fit. With Fury, however, I feel some of the fighting scenes could have been combined into a sleeker plot arc. As I read about the two women doing battle, I kept thinking "OMG just die already", and when the bad guy got away yet again I had to close the book and take a break from my otherwise non-stop reading. That said, the story is rich in lore and adventure, the battles well-choreographed, and the characters intriguing. The ending is worth the build-up, and the way is well-paved for the next book in the series.
Ms. King weaves a fascinating tale of love, politics, betrayal, and survival, steeped in the turmoil of historical religious upheaval and persecution, and rich with detailed lore and exploration of fallen societies and gods. Alaskan Fury, like it's predecessor Alaskan Fire, is more than a book, more than a bedtime story or a quick jaunt through a lovers' tryst. It is thrilling, brutally honest, unexpected. It is a celebration of life and all the challenges that can come with perseverance, belief, and dedication. Alaskan Fury is sophisticated and compelling, and a GraveTells Recommended Read!
July 5, 2012
I first “met” Sara King in an online workshop for writers. She had a novel up for critique, and I was so hooked by the opening that I begged her for the rest of the book. I devoured that one, and begged for more. That story isn’t quite ready for prime time yet (According to her. I thought it was great, she thought it needed… something.) So I was thrilled when she published Alaskan Fury. I figured if I loved the first novel that much, I’d probably like the others as well.
I was right.
This is a paranormal romance between a Fury and a Djinn, set in Alaska. You just don’t read very many of those! I found the whole idea so refreshing and original that I was hooked from the synopsis. But it gets even better than that. These two have been fighting each other for 3,000 years. Can you imagine? The Djinn is chained, quite literally, to the Fury the entire time. He can’t get away from her. She hates men. All men. She thinks they are impure and will ruin her status as a warrior and favored of her Lord. But suddenly her world is turned upside down when her friends are captured by a religious zealot. She must rescue them, but she’s lost her ability to harm anyone. Not even a rabbit. Not even if she’s starving to death. A warrior, unable to fight. The Djinn, who is made for love and passion, is chained to a woman who hates men, is a virgin, and has no intention of ever letting him touch her. And he’s cursed to not touch anyone else. It’s a nightmare for both of them, but now they must learn to get along in order to save their friends. And each other.
First Line:
“The winds breathe foul today, mon Dhi’b.” ‘Aqrab’s words were like a warm breath against the back of her neck, rousing Kaashifah from a dead sleep in an instant of total panic. Though Kaashifah couldn’t see the djinni, she knew he was nearby from the way the drapes seemed to waver above the bed. Over the long years of bondage to the Fourth Lander, she had trained herself to almost see the odd flicker of the light where he danced, half in his own land, half in hers. Some days, she was better at seeing it than others. Often, it came and went with her mood. Anger made it easier. Fear…
Well, fear made it impossible.
And there was so much to fear.
At first, I stumbled over the names a tiny bit. But the idea of a Djinn sucked me in, as well as the immediate conflict that was apparent. The winds breath foul…doesn’t that just send a shiver down your back. I wondered why, and what she had to fear…and was hooked.
I loved this story, and I loved the slow building of trust between the two lovers. There isn’t a lot of steamy sex, but there is passion and romance and a couple where the woman is the warrior and the man is the, well, lover. I loved that spin, and found this a fun read.
This is not the first book of the series. I have the first, Alaskan Fire, in my To Be Read pile now.
I was right.
This is a paranormal romance between a Fury and a Djinn, set in Alaska. You just don’t read very many of those! I found the whole idea so refreshing and original that I was hooked from the synopsis. But it gets even better than that. These two have been fighting each other for 3,000 years. Can you imagine? The Djinn is chained, quite literally, to the Fury the entire time. He can’t get away from her. She hates men. All men. She thinks they are impure and will ruin her status as a warrior and favored of her Lord. But suddenly her world is turned upside down when her friends are captured by a religious zealot. She must rescue them, but she’s lost her ability to harm anyone. Not even a rabbit. Not even if she’s starving to death. A warrior, unable to fight. The Djinn, who is made for love and passion, is chained to a woman who hates men, is a virgin, and has no intention of ever letting him touch her. And he’s cursed to not touch anyone else. It’s a nightmare for both of them, but now they must learn to get along in order to save their friends. And each other.
First Line:
“The winds breathe foul today, mon Dhi’b.” ‘Aqrab’s words were like a warm breath against the back of her neck, rousing Kaashifah from a dead sleep in an instant of total panic. Though Kaashifah couldn’t see the djinni, she knew he was nearby from the way the drapes seemed to waver above the bed. Over the long years of bondage to the Fourth Lander, she had trained herself to almost see the odd flicker of the light where he danced, half in his own land, half in hers. Some days, she was better at seeing it than others. Often, it came and went with her mood. Anger made it easier. Fear…
Well, fear made it impossible.
And there was so much to fear.
At first, I stumbled over the names a tiny bit. But the idea of a Djinn sucked me in, as well as the immediate conflict that was apparent. The winds breath foul…doesn’t that just send a shiver down your back. I wondered why, and what she had to fear…and was hooked.
I loved this story, and I loved the slow building of trust between the two lovers. There isn’t a lot of steamy sex, but there is passion and romance and a couple where the woman is the warrior and the man is the, well, lover. I loved that spin, and found this a fun read.
This is not the first book of the series. I have the first, Alaskan Fire, in my To Be Read pile now.
May 10, 2016
A solid continuation “It is the mark of the mind untrained to take its own processes as valid for all men, and its own judgments for absolute truth.” ― Aleister Crowley, Magical and Philosophical Commentaries on The Book of the Law
Ah, the hubris of the male of the species. No, it doesn’t really matter what species. Human. Shifter. Full animal. But make that a multiple centuries old Wereverine, and all bets are off. I mean, come on, Dude. You know the Hunters are out to get you. You know they will kill anyone and everyone they have to to get their hands on your lovely little Phoenix mate. And what do you do? You still want to run around out in the woods, advertising the poor, lonely werewolf in the woods who only needs a goodhearted little human female to love and protect. Snort. Like the Hunters aren’t going to figure it out?!?! Sigh.
The second in Sara King’s Guardians of the First Realm series, after Alaskan Fire is Alaskan Fury, and it is a fast thrill ride from the first. The wereverine being careless and self-centered is what got them into trouble last time, but they survived. But this time it may cost all of the residents of Blaze the Phoenix’s lodge their freedom – or their lives. But then, for people who turn into animals, or spirits who pop out of different realms, what is the difference?
Kaashifah the Fury, Chosen warrior of the Lord of War, has spent centuries tied to the djinn ‘Aqrab of the Fourth lands, each waiting for the other’s death blow. A blow that will place one or the other at the eternal mercy of the one who deals the blow. Deadly enemies, they are forced to live side-by-side through the ages, waiting for a wish that never comes. But now, to save their friends and neighbors, as well as save themselves from the Inquisition, they must put aside everything and work together for the good of all.
Again, King has written a fast paced, thoughtful novel of not only paranormals, but of those who hunt them. The tale twists and turns, giving both sides of the story, from the paranormals who only want to be left alone in the vastness of Alaska to the Hunters who are trained from birth to hunt, use, and kill them. The characters are diverse and well written, though again there needed to be an editor, so keep that in mind. There are unusual characters here, from Wereverine (were wolverine) to Phoenix, Fury, Djinn and more. Overall, a strong read for those who like strong women characters, fast paced action, and a good story line.
Ah, the hubris of the male of the species. No, it doesn’t really matter what species. Human. Shifter. Full animal. But make that a multiple centuries old Wereverine, and all bets are off. I mean, come on, Dude. You know the Hunters are out to get you. You know they will kill anyone and everyone they have to to get their hands on your lovely little Phoenix mate. And what do you do? You still want to run around out in the woods, advertising the poor, lonely werewolf in the woods who only needs a goodhearted little human female to love and protect. Snort. Like the Hunters aren’t going to figure it out?!?! Sigh.
The second in Sara King’s Guardians of the First Realm series, after Alaskan Fire is Alaskan Fury, and it is a fast thrill ride from the first. The wereverine being careless and self-centered is what got them into trouble last time, but they survived. But this time it may cost all of the residents of Blaze the Phoenix’s lodge their freedom – or their lives. But then, for people who turn into animals, or spirits who pop out of different realms, what is the difference?
Kaashifah the Fury, Chosen warrior of the Lord of War, has spent centuries tied to the djinn ‘Aqrab of the Fourth lands, each waiting for the other’s death blow. A blow that will place one or the other at the eternal mercy of the one who deals the blow. Deadly enemies, they are forced to live side-by-side through the ages, waiting for a wish that never comes. But now, to save their friends and neighbors, as well as save themselves from the Inquisition, they must put aside everything and work together for the good of all.
Again, King has written a fast paced, thoughtful novel of not only paranormals, but of those who hunt them. The tale twists and turns, giving both sides of the story, from the paranormals who only want to be left alone in the vastness of Alaska to the Hunters who are trained from birth to hunt, use, and kill them. The characters are diverse and well written, though again there needed to be an editor, so keep that in mind. There are unusual characters here, from Wereverine (were wolverine) to Phoenix, Fury, Djinn and more. Overall, a strong read for those who like strong women characters, fast paced action, and a good story line.
August 8, 2013
This was an OK book. I didn't like it as much as the first one though. There didn't seem to be as much complexity to the plot. The first half seemed to be wholly dedicated to ‘Aqrab's attempts to convince Kaashifah to finally sleep with him. 250ish pages of that lost it's lustre pretty quick. Almost all of the action is packed into the second half.
The problem for me was that it felt unfinished. Yes, Kaashifah bested the bad guy, but it was Imelda who was the primary character within the Inquisition and her ark was left very much in the air. Perhaps there will be a third book based on her and the dragon. I don't know, but as it stands I was left wondering what it was all about. One bad guy down, over a billion left to go doesn't really strike me as all that much of an accomplishment.
I did really enjoyed the banter between the side characters. Most of them were incredibly old and powerful, therefore really conceited. It was a lot of fun to see them try to interact when each of them was used to being the only top-dog.
I have to admit I found the writing repetitive. Both in the sense that the same phrases were used a lot (and that's not even counting the ritualistic rabble that was used every-time the djinni cut a bargin) and because the reader is told the same thing multiple times.
My main complaint however is that, while I realize that everything worked out the way it was supposed to and 'Aqrab was trying to get Kaashifah to fulfil her actual duty, it felt to my very much like he was slowly trying to groom her to give up her vow of chastity. Any way you look at it he was purposefully chipping away at her determination and trying to get her to do something she was fundamentally opposed to. This never sat well with me. Despite that I have to admit to really liking 'Aqrab. He had a certain child-like innocence that I found really appealing.
Lastly, for the record and in my opinion, that cover is atrocious. It's horrid. If not a sequel I would never have even read the description. That's a rather small matter though. All in all I did enjoy the book. I liked the first one better, but that's not the same as claiming I didn't enjoy the book.
The problem for me was that it felt unfinished. Yes, Kaashifah bested the bad guy, but it was Imelda who was the primary character within the Inquisition and her ark was left very much in the air. Perhaps there will be a third book based on her and the dragon. I don't know, but as it stands I was left wondering what it was all about. One bad guy down, over a billion left to go doesn't really strike me as all that much of an accomplishment.
I did really enjoyed the banter between the side characters. Most of them were incredibly old and powerful, therefore really conceited. It was a lot of fun to see them try to interact when each of them was used to being the only top-dog.
I have to admit I found the writing repetitive. Both in the sense that the same phrases were used a lot (and that's not even counting the ritualistic rabble that was used every-time the djinni cut a bargin) and because the reader is told the same thing multiple times.
My main complaint however is that, while I realize that everything worked out the way it was supposed to and 'Aqrab was trying to get Kaashifah to fulfil her actual duty, it felt to my very much like he was slowly trying to groom her to give up her vow of chastity. Any way you look at it he was purposefully chipping away at her determination and trying to get her to do something she was fundamentally opposed to. This never sat well with me. Despite that I have to admit to really liking 'Aqrab. He had a certain child-like innocence that I found really appealing.
Lastly, for the record and in my opinion, that cover is atrocious. It's horrid. If not a sequel I would never have even read the description. That's a rather small matter though. All in all I did enjoy the book. I liked the first one better, but that's not the same as claiming I didn't enjoy the book.
November 2, 2012
Another exciting romp by one of my newest favorite authors. After reading the first in this series, Alaskan Fire, I was anxious to read more about the characters I'd come to love. I wasn't disappointed...this book made me laugh out loud and cheer for the main characters as they battled evil, and discovered more about each other along the way. Well done!
July 10, 2016
Sara king did not disappoint.
July 29, 2019
I really want to give this book 5 stars, because it is so enjoyable to read. I stuck to 4 because, well, I suppose it's not "great" literature, but, golly, did I love it. Alaskan Fury is the 2nd book in the Guardians of the First Realm series by author Sara King. I was almost giddy with delight by the 10th page of the first novel, Alaskan Fire, and I had the same feeling throughout most of the second.
Sara King is brilliant at characterization. She creates human and other species, then imbues them with personalities and traits that terrify or tickle the reader. She weaves sometimes hilarious paranormal love stories into harrowing tales of magic and survival against terrifying situations and powerful monsters. In this series, the isolated Alaskan wilderness has become a refuge for ancients such as the werewolf, wereverine, phoenix, magi, djinni, a thunderbird (or, as he would insist, "THE Thunderbird," fey, dragons, Furies and Fates. Book One tells the story of Blaze (who initially has no idea she is a very special creature) and Jack, a wereverine, who come under attack from werewolves and other dark forces. During one of the most vicious battles, a small female werewolf named Kimber and her ever-present companion, 'Aqrab, join forces with Blaze and Jack to defeat the werewolves.
There's more than meets the eye to Kimber, who suffers from werewolf possession but also exhibits other powers that defy definition. Alaskan Fury continues the story of Kimber, real name Kaashifah, and 'Aqrab, a Djinni. Blaze, Jack, Kaashifah, 'Aqrab, and all the immortals hidden in the Alaskan wilds come under attack from an order of Inquisitors, a powerful, centuries-old organization dedicated to wiping out all "unnatural" creatures. Kaashifah and 'Aqrab escape to fight and defend their friends and fellow creatures while struggling with their own fears of each other.
I like this brief summary from the author's website:
"ALASKAN FURY is a whirlwind tale of two immortals woven together by a three-thousand-year-old curse who are forced to flee across the Alaskan wilderness in search of dragons to save their friends. It is a story of love and adventure, of djinni wish-makings and brutal sword fights, of Inquisitional wits and mythological heroes, of depth of spirit battling bigotry and violence. Fast-paced and full of action, it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page."
That describes this marvelous novel as well as I can, and I hope you, the reader, will enjoy this series as much as I have. The third book is scheduled for release, hopefully, later this year.
Sara King is brilliant at characterization. She creates human and other species, then imbues them with personalities and traits that terrify or tickle the reader. She weaves sometimes hilarious paranormal love stories into harrowing tales of magic and survival against terrifying situations and powerful monsters. In this series, the isolated Alaskan wilderness has become a refuge for ancients such as the werewolf, wereverine, phoenix, magi, djinni, a thunderbird (or, as he would insist, "THE Thunderbird," fey, dragons, Furies and Fates. Book One tells the story of Blaze (who initially has no idea she is a very special creature) and Jack, a wereverine, who come under attack from werewolves and other dark forces. During one of the most vicious battles, a small female werewolf named Kimber and her ever-present companion, 'Aqrab, join forces with Blaze and Jack to defeat the werewolves.
There's more than meets the eye to Kimber, who suffers from werewolf possession but also exhibits other powers that defy definition. Alaskan Fury continues the story of Kimber, real name Kaashifah, and 'Aqrab, a Djinni. Blaze, Jack, Kaashifah, 'Aqrab, and all the immortals hidden in the Alaskan wilds come under attack from an order of Inquisitors, a powerful, centuries-old organization dedicated to wiping out all "unnatural" creatures. Kaashifah and 'Aqrab escape to fight and defend their friends and fellow creatures while struggling with their own fears of each other.
I like this brief summary from the author's website:
"ALASKAN FURY is a whirlwind tale of two immortals woven together by a three-thousand-year-old curse who are forced to flee across the Alaskan wilderness in search of dragons to save their friends. It is a story of love and adventure, of djinni wish-makings and brutal sword fights, of Inquisitional wits and mythological heroes, of depth of spirit battling bigotry and violence. Fast-paced and full of action, it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page."
That describes this marvelous novel as well as I can, and I hope you, the reader, will enjoy this series as much as I have. The third book is scheduled for release, hopefully, later this year.
January 23, 2019
Certainly better written than the first book. I went ahead and gave this author another chance because the two secondary characters intrigued me in the first book.
This story was much less drawn out and had a clearer plot. Although I felt the interaction and romance between the two lead characters was forced. This was the same in the other book.
Why are all the main characters so awful, angry and hostile? I think I could have gotten more into these books if I actually liked the leads and was invested in them. Typically, I'm fine with books that do not have a 100% likable characters, but this series take that to a new level.
This story was much less drawn out and had a clearer plot. Although I felt the interaction and romance between the two lead characters was forced. This was the same in the other book.
Why are all the main characters so awful, angry and hostile? I think I could have gotten more into these books if I actually liked the leads and was invested in them. Typically, I'm fine with books that do not have a 100% likable characters, but this series take that to a new level.
March 16, 2018
Fantastic!
Yes, that's a play on words as this book could be termed a fantasy novel (or maybe a romance novel but I don't think romtastic is a word). But there are mythical creatures, demigods, gods, potions, angels, furies, and a fate kicking around in this book. In addition, there is a kick-ass amount of action, violence, and other fun stuff. So, while it's not my usual genre, I enjoyed it immensely. In fact, I've enjoyed pretty much everything Sara King has written. Looking forward to more of this series.
Yes, that's a play on words as this book could be termed a fantasy novel (or maybe a romance novel but I don't think romtastic is a word). But there are mythical creatures, demigods, gods, potions, angels, furies, and a fate kicking around in this book. In addition, there is a kick-ass amount of action, violence, and other fun stuff. So, while it's not my usual genre, I enjoyed it immensely. In fact, I've enjoyed pretty much everything Sara King has written. Looking forward to more of this series.
September 21, 2018
Rather chaotic
I love Alaskan authors. Guardians of the First Realm is off to a rocky start. The first two books have been in need of some plot tightening, the erotica is more smut than titillating. Perhaps less would be more? Or more should be better imagined. The books run in several directions at once, a stronger unifying plotline would serve me better. Just as I identified with and cared about the characters from the first book, they were diminished to tertiary characters in the second book. It detracted from a focused plotline.
I love Alaskan authors. Guardians of the First Realm is off to a rocky start. The first two books have been in need of some plot tightening, the erotica is more smut than titillating. Perhaps less would be more? Or more should be better imagined. The books run in several directions at once, a stronger unifying plotline would serve me better. Just as I identified with and cared about the characters from the first book, they were diminished to tertiary characters in the second book. It detracted from a focused plotline.
August 17, 2020
This one is different from the first book in its series. It has multiple character POVs. Overall very interesting back story with angle and demons and magic. No sex but dose get little freaky here and there. Of course blood and sad situations but what else can you expect from this other. I really enjoyed her easy flowing style and smooth taking charters. Very funny!! I laughed at some things they sad often!!❤️
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April 22, 2020
This marks the last unread Sara King book. Better than the 1st entry in the series, this one focuses on a different character that we met in the 1st book, and is more fantasy focused. I really liked it.
October 13, 2022
Best love story ever!I've read this before but since the audible book of the first book just came out,I listened to it then decided to read this one too. Sooooo happy I did. Even though I knew the outcome I felt as if I were reading it for the first time. The anticipation was intense!
March 12, 2017
This book picks up where Alaskan Fire left off. It centers around Kimber and her constant companion. Kimber is Kashifaah, who is a Fury. She has lost her ability to kill and she has been posessed by a wolf. She is bound to a djinni, and they appear to hate each other. As they move through their quest to allow them to help their friends, the djinni discovers something significant about himself which changes his attitude toward Kashifaah. As that attitude and behavior change, Kashifaah begins to question her own negative thoughts about herself. This story has a very different tone that Alaskan Fire, and some of the characters are a bit hard to believe. It has some slow spots and overall would have benefitted from professional editing, but it’s still a good book. Even though it’s paranormal, it’s classic good vs. evil, and Kashifaah is on the good side. I hope there are more books in this series.
May 16, 2022
Wonderfully unique!
An epic adventure set in Alaska, a land already perfectly created for any genre. Memorable characters, great plot. Enjoy this unique fantasy series!
An epic adventure set in Alaska, a land already perfectly created for any genre. Memorable characters, great plot. Enjoy this unique fantasy series!
April 9, 2013
This is the second of the Guardians books that I have read, and I really enjoyed it, although I have to admit not as much as the first one. Mind you, I don't know if that was because I wasn't as familiar with the character of the Djinni.
This has some of the characters of the first book - Jack, the wereverine and Blaze, the phoenix, but I wouldn't say that you had to have read the first one in order to enjoy this. The main characters are 'Aqrab, a djinni, and Kaashifah, who is a Fury - or I suppose another description might be an angel of Death. Three millennia ago, she was about to kill 'Aqrab, when he cursed her not to kill, and gave her three wishes...although up until now she has only used two of these. The third wish will release him, and as Kaashifah is determined to kill him, she won't make her third wish.
You also discover that, not only is the Fury unable to kill (which is the whole point of a Fury, it seems), she has been bitten by a wolf, and so cannot use all of her powers. I did get a little confused by the categories - there were First Landers, Second Landers, Third Landers and Fourth Landers - and each have a different kind of magic...which the Inquisition is trying to eradicate.
The plot was marvellously convoluted and twisted, and the style of writing made me want to carry on reading. I did think it was a little odd that, after three millennia together, things get resolved between 'Aqrab and his little wolf within the space of three months as they travel through the Alaskan wilderness in winter looking for dragons, but on reflection, part of the reason they were there in the first place is to help rescue Jack and Blaze, and as Kaashifah is unable to use her Fury powers because of the wolf, she decides to go to the dragons to trade them 'Aqrab and to remove the wolf - something which she has often threatened to do but never carried out, and I suppose it is this determination which makes 'Aqrab realise that he only has a short amount of time left to change her mind. It was a little niggle, but didn't detract from the story.
Well worth a read.
This has some of the characters of the first book - Jack, the wereverine and Blaze, the phoenix, but I wouldn't say that you had to have read the first one in order to enjoy this. The main characters are 'Aqrab, a djinni, and Kaashifah, who is a Fury - or I suppose another description might be an angel of Death. Three millennia ago, she was about to kill 'Aqrab, when he cursed her not to kill, and gave her three wishes...although up until now she has only used two of these. The third wish will release him, and as Kaashifah is determined to kill him, she won't make her third wish.
You also discover that, not only is the Fury unable to kill (which is the whole point of a Fury, it seems), she has been bitten by a wolf, and so cannot use all of her powers. I did get a little confused by the categories - there were First Landers, Second Landers, Third Landers and Fourth Landers - and each have a different kind of magic...which the Inquisition is trying to eradicate.
The plot was marvellously convoluted and twisted, and the style of writing made me want to carry on reading. I did think it was a little odd that, after three millennia together, things get resolved between 'Aqrab and his little wolf within the space of three months as they travel through the Alaskan wilderness in winter looking for dragons, but on reflection, part of the reason they were there in the first place is to help rescue Jack and Blaze, and as Kaashifah is unable to use her Fury powers because of the wolf, she decides to go to the dragons to trade them 'Aqrab and to remove the wolf - something which she has often threatened to do but never carried out, and I suppose it is this determination which makes 'Aqrab realise that he only has a short amount of time left to change her mind. It was a little niggle, but didn't detract from the story.
Well worth a read.
August 31, 2013
I'm in LOVE with this series! I feel the same way about this author as I do about Shelley Laurenston - I can't get enough of her books! This is EXCELLENT, FUNNY paranormal romance with a really entertaining story and great characters. I literally laughed out loud. The books are also rather long, which is great because they are so fun to read. LOVED IT!
This one is about a Fury who's infected with lycanthropy and has had a Djinn bound to her for the last 3000 years. They don't get along all that well. Eventually they fall in love, but it's a rocky road. This is also the story of the inquisition invading Alaska to "clean house". The supes fight back, but it takes a while. The Fury is in large part responsible for the fight. New characters are introduced including a dragon, a Fate, and a unicorn, that I suspect will play a large role in the next book.
This one is about a Fury who's infected with lycanthropy and has had a Djinn bound to her for the last 3000 years. They don't get along all that well. Eventually they fall in love, but it's a rocky road. This is also the story of the inquisition invading Alaska to "clean house". The supes fight back, but it takes a while. The Fury is in large part responsible for the fight. New characters are introduced including a dragon, a Fate, and a unicorn, that I suspect will play a large role in the next book.
August 13, 2012
Let's see. Characters from Alaskan Fire pop up in this one. The fury/werewolf is Kaashifah and her slave is a djinn, 'Aqrab. Sure this is a love story where the reader's going, "They've been together for a helliciously long time, but it still might work out," but the parameters of their relationship change and they're forced to make changes, too. Throw in the bad guys which are an outshoot of the church and introductions to the bad girl who turns out to be something else herself. Also toss the story around with a battle royale and you've got a very interesting novel. I even recommended both of these to the hubby, which I don't typically do, and he's eating them up with a spoon. Clearly the author's going for book number three and I'm looking forward to it.
July 28, 2014
A bit of a mess, but interesting
A bit of a mess, but interesting
I actually want to give it 3.5 stars. The main issue is the lack of a center. Nominally the pair of Fury and djinni were the focus, but they didn't hold it well because the growth of sexuality and play in their relationship didn't sit well with all the torture, soul searching and betrayal going on around them. It would be incredibly difficult for any writer to fit all those themes together, and King didn't do it. Also, there was too little about Jack and Blaze - they were almost an aside to the story despite the fact that rescuing them was supposed to be the point. Still, the world she's written is intriguing and I'll read the next one hoping it's more like Alaska Fire than this was.
A bit of a mess, but interesting
I actually want to give it 3.5 stars. The main issue is the lack of a center. Nominally the pair of Fury and djinni were the focus, but they didn't hold it well because the growth of sexuality and play in their relationship didn't sit well with all the torture, soul searching and betrayal going on around them. It would be incredibly difficult for any writer to fit all those themes together, and King didn't do it. Also, there was too little about Jack and Blaze - they were almost an aside to the story despite the fact that rescuing them was supposed to be the point. Still, the world she's written is intriguing and I'll read the next one hoping it's more like Alaska Fire than this was.
January 6, 2015
First off, this is a complete spin-off from the first book. I thought we'd be hearing more about Jack and Blaze, but they were only minor characters. Instead, this book focuses on Kimber and 'Aqrab - and it is fantastic.
I never thought Sara King would be writing such awesome paranormal romance - then again, when character development is the best part of a romance, why should I be surprised when that's what Sara King does best? After having read the Zero books, I was completely blown out of the water.
Of course, it wasn't *just* a paranormal romance. The whole side story about the Furies and the Inquisitors, as well as the dragons and all that other jazz was great as well.
I couldn't put it down. 5/5
I never thought Sara King would be writing such awesome paranormal romance - then again, when character development is the best part of a romance, why should I be surprised when that's what Sara King does best? After having read the Zero books, I was completely blown out of the water.
Of course, it wasn't *just* a paranormal romance. The whole side story about the Furies and the Inquisitors, as well as the dragons and all that other jazz was great as well.
I couldn't put it down. 5/5
October 17, 2013
Like this first book, this story is awesome! This story follows Kimber (Kaashifah) and her "slave" ('Aqrab) from the first book. While Jack and Blaze are in this story as well, the focus is on Kaashifah and 'Aqrab. The characters are great, the storyline is just as good, if not better than the first book and had me tensing in suspense and laughing right along with the characters again. Oh and don't worry, there are some steamy scenes in this one too! ;) Like the first book, I highly recommend this one as well! I just could not put it down! A Book Junky's Obsession Blog - http://wp.me/p31luD-7g
January 16, 2013
At the beginning of this book, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish it. The bits of action were interrupted by long explanations and it always seemed to happen at an odd point, making the reading slow and choppy. Happily, it changed. I actually got involved w ith the characters despite the infodumps and when the going smoothed out, i read happily to the end. And I smiled.
I hadn't read the first book in the series, but am considering going to take a look at it. Good story.
I hadn't read the first book in the series, but am considering going to take a look at it. Good story.
December 31, 2013
Finally made myself finish this one as I did not want to start the new year still reading a book I didn't want to finish! I did not like this story at all. It was confusing at times and just plain so far out there (I know it's a paranormal tale but really??!!) I could not wrap my mind around it. The first one was subtle. This one was over the top. I will make sure I NEVER read anything like this again. I started reading this way back in March...today is December 31!! Word to the wise, this one isn't for everyone! YUCK!
June 11, 2014
After reading 'Alaskan Fire' I had to get this one.
Admittedly, I was concerned that Sara wouldn't be able to pull off a sequel to 'Fire', without downing her readers in Phoenix and Wereverine sexual lubricants. However, she did something I wasn't expecting, (I didn't read the synopsis, so I didn't have any idea what direction she was going) She opened up the world to two little talked about characters from the first book. I loved learning about them and how they came to be in the position they were. You'll love it.
Admittedly, I was concerned that Sara wouldn't be able to pull off a sequel to 'Fire', without downing her readers in Phoenix and Wereverine sexual lubricants. However, she did something I wasn't expecting, (I didn't read the synopsis, so I didn't have any idea what direction she was going) She opened up the world to two little talked about characters from the first book. I loved learning about them and how they came to be in the position they were. You'll love it.
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