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The Cat's Eye Chronicles #2
Viper's Creed
Sora is having visions. Strange, terrifying visions brought on by her Cat's Eye necklace, an ancient and magical device. Spurred to action, she leaves her mother's cabin to find Crash, the mysterious assassin who once changed her life. She is certain that together, they can discover what the necklace is trying to tell her.
Crash is still on the run from the dark sorcerer, Volcrian, but now a plague is spreading across the land. Volcrian's quest for vengeance has awakened something far more evil than himself; a force that could destroy the entire kingdom. Together, he and Sora must harness the power of the Cat's Eye and kill the sorcerer before it's too late....
Find out more at www.catseyechronicles.com
Crash is still on the run from the dark sorcerer, Volcrian, but now a plague is spreading across the land. Volcrian's quest for vengeance has awakened something far more evil than himself; a force that could destroy the entire kingdom. Together, he and Sora must harness the power of the Cat's Eye and kill the sorcerer before it's too late....
Find out more at www.catseyechronicles.com
301 pages, Paperback
First published October 29, 2012
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T.L. Shreffler
17 books719 followersT. L. Shreffler was born and raised in Burbank, CA. She grew up only a few blocks away from Warner Bros. and Disney studios. Inspired by such a creative community of friends, family and neighbors, she dedicated herself to her creative goals since her teen years. She has been writing The Cat's Eye Chronicles and other works since she was 12 years old. She moved to Washington State in 2020 and currently lives in Snohomish County with her family. She loves diversity, travel, and experiencing different cultures; she tries to evoke a similar sense of wonder at the unfamiliar in her readers. She holds a BA in Eloquence (English) and her poetry has been published in Eclipse: A Literary Journal and The Northridge Review. She is author of The Cat's Eye Chronicles (YA/Epic Fantasy) and The Dragon Pearl Series (YA/Epic Fantasy). She writes Paranormal Romance under the penname A. Mariposa.
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May 11, 2015
4.5 STARS
WOAH WOAH WOAH! Awesomesauce!
Why is this book not getting any hype?
This is much, much better than the first book. I'm recommending this series!
PLOT - 5
CHARACTERS - 4.5
WRITING STYLE - 4.5
ROMANCE - 5
UNPUTDOWNABLE LEVEL - 4.5
WOAH WOAH WOAH! Awesomesauce!
Why is this book not getting any hype?
This is much, much better than the first book. I'm recommending this series!
PLOT - 5
CHARACTERS - 4.5
WRITING STYLE - 4.5
ROMANCE - 5
UNPUTDOWNABLE LEVEL - 4.5
October 29, 2012
4.5 Stars from Between the Bind.
This book begins a year after Sora's quest has ended. Sora's been busy learning and growing...but thoughts of her friends on the road are a constant reminder of what she lost - and may never have again.
More importantly, while Sora is learning the art of healing, she comes across a disease ridden with dark magic - one that can only be removed by her Cat's Eye. Further news has been spread that this plague is overtaking the land swiftly, wiping out entire villages. And this is what starts Sora's second journey.
Without going into too many details, Sora finds herself again on the road with Crash, Burn, and a new companion...who I just don't trust yet. Battling magic, bandits, and at times each other, they grow and we are able to really uncover more about each of them.
We are also introduced to a multitude of new mythical factions that I just LOVE! Great histories, unique ideas and magical attributes, definitely a joy to uncover. We're not talking vampires and werewolves people! (Although, I adore those guys too)...
I loved the inner-workings of this novel. Every page is written with purpose and each discovery adds richness, depth, and growth to the characters and their journey. I love the way that Shreffler builds her world. I can still picture the cities that the group stumbles through, the smells, the people, the buildings, just brillant.
Finally, the romance between Crash and Sora is almost tangible. I am really hoping for something big to happen in the final installment of The Cat's Eye Chronicles: Volcrian's Hunt coming out in 2013.
This is definitely an epic adventure told in three parts. Each one is broken up at a point that makes sense however it's so addicting that not having the complete resolution to the series is KILLING ME! ;) I cannot wait to get my hands on the final book and know where all of this wonderousness is leading - and goodness knows there are going to be some major twists along the way.
**Would you like to read an excerpt from Viper's Creed? Head on over to the Viper's Creed Blog Tour HERE!
This book begins a year after Sora's quest has ended. Sora's been busy learning and growing...but thoughts of her friends on the road are a constant reminder of what she lost - and may never have again.
More importantly, while Sora is learning the art of healing, she comes across a disease ridden with dark magic - one that can only be removed by her Cat's Eye. Further news has been spread that this plague is overtaking the land swiftly, wiping out entire villages. And this is what starts Sora's second journey.
Without going into too many details, Sora finds herself again on the road with Crash, Burn, and a new companion...who I just don't trust yet. Battling magic, bandits, and at times each other, they grow and we are able to really uncover more about each of them.
We are also introduced to a multitude of new mythical factions that I just LOVE! Great histories, unique ideas and magical attributes, definitely a joy to uncover. We're not talking vampires and werewolves people! (Although, I adore those guys too)...
I loved the inner-workings of this novel. Every page is written with purpose and each discovery adds richness, depth, and growth to the characters and their journey. I love the way that Shreffler builds her world. I can still picture the cities that the group stumbles through, the smells, the people, the buildings, just brillant.
Finally, the romance between Crash and Sora is almost tangible. I am really hoping for something big to happen in the final installment of The Cat's Eye Chronicles: Volcrian's Hunt coming out in 2013.
This is definitely an epic adventure told in three parts. Each one is broken up at a point that makes sense however it's so addicting that not having the complete resolution to the series is KILLING ME! ;) I cannot wait to get my hands on the final book and know where all of this wonderousness is leading - and goodness knows there are going to be some major twists along the way.
**Would you like to read an excerpt from Viper's Creed? Head on over to the Viper's Creed Blog Tour HERE!
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February 20, 2016
DNF @ 40%.
I wanted to finish...but I couldn't. I may come back but probably not any time soon.
It's not awful but I just can't seem to get past a few things.
The plot was set up in a direction that seemed quite interesting and I was intrigued to see how this would go. However, the problem lies in the characters.
Sora is more bearable than she was in the last book which is great because when you have me disliking the main character you know the book won't go anywhere. So, Sora isn't completely at fault. But while I say she is more bearable, she is still quite irritating. She made an awful choice choosing to bring along this new little kid thief, Laina, along. She is also incredibly attached to this kid considering she keeps saying she finds her annoying as well? Honey, get your feelings together, do ya hate her or love her huh? Onto Laina... This kid is not likeable. I'm not sure if she gets better but at where I stopped in the book, our trio decides it's a good idea to turn back and save her when she gets kidnapped...as a reader, I feel like we are going off from the main story onto a side quest that I completely do not care about...perhaps there is some greater point to this because they did note that Laina took the hilt of the sword/dagger/rapier with her (which I also think sounds super sketchy and suspicious but okay whatever you want Sora).
Crash, I think he's the only sane one in this situation because it seems Burn likes this kid as well. However, that is not to say I like Crash either. We know next to nothing about this assassin....which I suppose perhaps was something the author was aiming for, for the mysterious aura...but it really has just served to make me impartial to this character. Which is unfortunate, considering he is one of the leads....this should not be happening...I should care very much what is happening to him.
Burn...yeah, I don't know man, I'm not very fond of him either. Frankly, I care even less about him than our two main characters...which is good for them but bad for him. Once again, I think it was a bad move, even moreso now, on the author's part, to have killed off Dorian. I think his presence could have grounded this book to make it better because the plot and premise of this second instalment is actually quite interesting.
Overall, I am disappointed. I anticipated a great sequel after seeing all the shining reviews. However, I'm left underwhelmed and unmotivated to finish this novel.
I wanted to finish...but I couldn't. I may come back but probably not any time soon.
It's not awful but I just can't seem to get past a few things.
The plot was set up in a direction that seemed quite interesting and I was intrigued to see how this would go. However, the problem lies in the characters.
Sora is more bearable than she was in the last book which is great because when you have me disliking the main character you know the book won't go anywhere. So, Sora isn't completely at fault. But while I say she is more bearable, she is still quite irritating. She made an awful choice choosing to bring along this new little kid thief, Laina, along. She is also incredibly attached to this kid considering she keeps saying she finds her annoying as well? Honey, get your feelings together, do ya hate her or love her huh? Onto Laina... This kid is not likeable. I'm not sure if she gets better but at where I stopped in the book, our trio decides it's a good idea to turn back and save her when she gets kidnapped...as a reader, I feel like we are going off from the main story onto a side quest that I completely do not care about...perhaps there is some greater point to this because they did note that Laina took the hilt of the sword/dagger/rapier with her (which I also think sounds super sketchy and suspicious but okay whatever you want Sora).
Crash, I think he's the only sane one in this situation because it seems Burn likes this kid as well. However, that is not to say I like Crash either. We know next to nothing about this assassin....which I suppose perhaps was something the author was aiming for, for the mysterious aura...but it really has just served to make me impartial to this character. Which is unfortunate, considering he is one of the leads....this should not be happening...I should care very much what is happening to him.
Burn...yeah, I don't know man, I'm not very fond of him either. Frankly, I care even less about him than our two main characters...which is good for them but bad for him. Once again, I think it was a bad move, even moreso now, on the author's part, to have killed off Dorian. I think his presence could have grounded this book to make it better because the plot and premise of this second instalment is actually quite interesting.
Overall, I am disappointed. I anticipated a great sequel after seeing all the shining reviews. However, I'm left underwhelmed and unmotivated to finish this novel.
October 24, 2012
Viper's Creed is a fantasy and quest lovers dream come true. The stage was set in the first book, and now in this book you just get to sit back and enjoy every single page. I completely loved it. It seemed so different than most books that I have been reading lately. Especially the romance. I am a huge fan of this series.
Viper's Creed picks up a year after Sora's Quest left off, and Sora has been staying with and training with Lori. A strange and dangerous disease starts spreading over the lands and soon Sora finds herself off on another adventure. Along with a new sidekick, and two old ones. I am not sure what I think about the new addition to the group. Something about her seems off. But I do know that I love good ole Burn and bad ole Crash. And Crash is just as closed off and enigmatic as ever.
I said before that the romance is so unlike most I have encountered in a YA book. There is no insta love, no love triangle, no long time pining. But it is still so cute to watch Sora and Crash interact. Crash is a man of very, very, very few words. So pretty much everything about him is non-verbal. You can catch glimpses of him emotions and feelings through his actions. T.L. Shreffler has done a really amazing job telling a story without much dialogue at all from Crash, and that is not something that is easy to do. I do wish we saw a little bit more of Crash's point of view. We saw glimpses, but I found myself enjoying his parts of the story the most.
The Cat's Eye series is riveting. I loved it and I would put my review pile on hold if I had book 3 right now to read it right away. The adventure is really underway now. And we got more answers in this book so now I have a better idea of the next few legs of the journey. I have to say that I hope this turns out to be a very long series, because I have not had nearly enough yet.
Viper's Creed picks up a year after Sora's Quest left off, and Sora has been staying with and training with Lori. A strange and dangerous disease starts spreading over the lands and soon Sora finds herself off on another adventure. Along with a new sidekick, and two old ones. I am not sure what I think about the new addition to the group. Something about her seems off. But I do know that I love good ole Burn and bad ole Crash. And Crash is just as closed off and enigmatic as ever.
I said before that the romance is so unlike most I have encountered in a YA book. There is no insta love, no love triangle, no long time pining. But it is still so cute to watch Sora and Crash interact. Crash is a man of very, very, very few words. So pretty much everything about him is non-verbal. You can catch glimpses of him emotions and feelings through his actions. T.L. Shreffler has done a really amazing job telling a story without much dialogue at all from Crash, and that is not something that is easy to do. I do wish we saw a little bit more of Crash's point of view. We saw glimpses, but I found myself enjoying his parts of the story the most.
The Cat's Eye series is riveting. I loved it and I would put my review pile on hold if I had book 3 right now to read it right away. The adventure is really underway now. And we got more answers in this book so now I have a better idea of the next few legs of the journey. I have to say that I hope this turns out to be a very long series, because I have not had nearly enough yet.
October 28, 2012
At long last I get to travel with Sora, Crash and Burn again! That’s what this series is, it’s an adventure that Shreffler takes you on. Wether it’s through Sora’s eyes as she fights to save the world as well as her friends and family from the Evil that Volcrain has unleashed. Or Crash’s eyes as he does what Crash does best; kill people, keep secrets and push you away. So why are these two so drawn to each other? Let’s not forget Burn; the big burly Wolfie is as outspoken as ever. When their little group takes on a stray, he immediately takes her under his wing relishing in his role as protector. Volcrain, still Evil, enough said.
This story takes place a year after Sora’s quest when Crash and Burn left Sora with her mother. Sora has learned a lot and grown even more determined to stop the plague that ravishes the lands. Volcrain has unleashed something even he doesn’t understand in his attempt to destroy the assassin that killed his brother. The problem is the more he learns about the evil he power he wields, the more he likes it and the darker his soul becomes. Crash as well is struggling to deal with his own dark side while protecting Sora on their journey to rid the world of the Wraith’s and Volcrains evil magic. All the while the chemistry and attraction between Sora and Crash keeps trying to break the surface. But Volcrain is coming, he’s coming for Crash and by association, Sora.
There is so much going on in this book, but it still flows well and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens on the next page! I love Shrefflers ability to convey Crash’s character with little dialogue by using lots of emotions and inner turmoil. And managing to show the selfless young women Sora is becoming while maintaining an innocence about her. The magic surrounding the cat’s eye makes the story intriguing along with vividly described scenery.
I need book 3, I need it NOW! I give this one 5/5 Must Read this series… but that’s just my two cents.
This story takes place a year after Sora’s quest when Crash and Burn left Sora with her mother. Sora has learned a lot and grown even more determined to stop the plague that ravishes the lands. Volcrain has unleashed something even he doesn’t understand in his attempt to destroy the assassin that killed his brother. The problem is the more he learns about the evil he power he wields, the more he likes it and the darker his soul becomes. Crash as well is struggling to deal with his own dark side while protecting Sora on their journey to rid the world of the Wraith’s and Volcrains evil magic. All the while the chemistry and attraction between Sora and Crash keeps trying to break the surface. But Volcrain is coming, he’s coming for Crash and by association, Sora.
There is so much going on in this book, but it still flows well and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens on the next page! I love Shrefflers ability to convey Crash’s character with little dialogue by using lots of emotions and inner turmoil. And managing to show the selfless young women Sora is becoming while maintaining an innocence about her. The magic surrounding the cat’s eye makes the story intriguing along with vividly described scenery.
I need book 3, I need it NOW! I give this one 5/5 Must Read this series… but that’s just my two cents.
June 16, 2015
I love this book series! The story is so exciting, I can't stop reading. And finally there is also something for the heart, not to forget the funny situations that occur from time to time. The places, characters and their interactions with each other are authentic that you imagine you are really in this world and can feel what they feel. I also like the protagonists Sora and Crash very much and there is also some sympathy for the bad guy Volcrian because in this world nobody is perfect, nobody is just good or bad and this is really awesome. Unfortunately, the end came very suddenly. In the book before, it was more satisfying.
However, I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to read the next parts.
Many thanks to Miss Shreffler for this wonderful story!
However, I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to read the next parts.
Many thanks to Miss Shreffler for this wonderful story!
November 26, 2013
WHAT! How!? How can the ending be left that way!? UGH. I NEED THE NEXT ONE TO COME OUTTTTT.
June 21, 2017
WhAt HaVe I dOnE tO DeSeRvE tHiS TrEaTmEnT
I'll post a full review at the end of the series summing it all up
I'll post a full review at the end of the series summing it all up
September 19, 2014
MUCH better than the first one! FINALLY we get some really nice progress in Crash & Sora's budding romance. We get excellent character development, and growth. Crash is changing, but it's so amazing because he's changing without losing those things that make him *him*. He's still deadly, he's still closed off, he keeps people at a distance a lot of the time, he's a man of very few words, he is still an asshole at times. But he's... changing... while still being consistent. He's definitely my favorite character in the series and I can't wait to learn more about him.
And Sora? I'm warming up to her as well. She fell flat in the first one, but she's growing on me. It's much more enjoyable when you like the heroine.
Her relationship with Crash is developing nicely. It's certainly not an Instant Love romance, but it was nice getting a book where they don't hate each other for most of it. The last book was mostly about her hating him with her beginning to warm up to him near the end of it. This one is about their friendship and budding romance. W-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l. We got to see them interact alone a LOT more in this one than the last, and on a bit more romantic terms than the last. We got some very nice sexual tension and I LOVE IT. And it's also pretty neat that most of their relationship is subtle. It's in the stolen glances, in the way Sora singles out Crash a bit more from the rest of her friends, in the changes in Crash's mannerisms when he's with her. It's... really sweet. And they do get some not-so-subtle moments too that made my heart just FLY. They had some really, really good moments and I keep falling more and more in love with Crash with each chapter.
The thing I didn't particularly care about this book was the changing PoVs. I guess that's one of the dangers in writing a story where different things are happening with different characters in different places. I found myself only really interested in Sora and Crash's PoVs (when he gets them, which is rarely). But with her mom and The Bad Guy? Honestly, I wasn't interested. I found myself skimming those bits because I wanted to get back to the characters that I have grown to love since the first book. And then there were a couple scenes where I REALLY WISH I could have read it from Crash's PoV to get inside his head!
But other than that, this book was really good. I'm so so so so pleased :) I'm purchasing the next one right now.
And Sora? I'm warming up to her as well. She fell flat in the first one, but she's growing on me. It's much more enjoyable when you like the heroine.
Her relationship with Crash is developing nicely. It's certainly not an Instant Love romance, but it was nice getting a book where they don't hate each other for most of it. The last book was mostly about her hating him with her beginning to warm up to him near the end of it. This one is about their friendship and budding romance. W-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l. We got to see them interact alone a LOT more in this one than the last, and on a bit more romantic terms than the last. We got some very nice sexual tension and I LOVE IT. And it's also pretty neat that most of their relationship is subtle. It's in the stolen glances, in the way Sora singles out Crash a bit more from the rest of her friends, in the changes in Crash's mannerisms when he's with her. It's... really sweet. And they do get some not-so-subtle moments too that made my heart just FLY. They had some really, really good moments and I keep falling more and more in love with Crash with each chapter.
The thing I didn't particularly care about this book was the changing PoVs. I guess that's one of the dangers in writing a story where different things are happening with different characters in different places. I found myself only really interested in Sora and Crash's PoVs (when he gets them, which is rarely). But with her mom and The Bad Guy? Honestly, I wasn't interested. I found myself skimming those bits because I wanted to get back to the characters that I have grown to love since the first book. And then there were a couple scenes where I REALLY WISH I could have read it from Crash's PoV to get inside his head!
But other than that, this book was really good. I'm so so so so pleased :) I'm purchasing the next one right now.
October 21, 2012
ARC
5 Stars
It’s one year on and Sora hasn’t seen either Crash or Burn since they rode away and left her at her mum’s house. She has been busy learning to fight and helping Lorianne heal the towns folk. When a local farmer falls ill with a fever that previously struck down his stock, Lori becomes suspicious. Her fears are confirmed when the Cat’s Eye manages to cure him and both women realise Dark Magic is responsible for the out break. Sora must now go in search of her long gone friends so they can travel with her to find the High Priestess, and hopefully rid the world of this new threat before it takes over.
The characters are so familiar to me now that it is easy to feel their every emotion…I become tense when they are tense, worried when they are worried and sad when they are sad, it is a very emotional journey and I love the fact that T.L’s writing skills can draw me in so completely. I’m enjoying watching the relationship between Sora and Crash develop, it is clear they feel a lot for each other but they are so emotionally guarded it doesn’t always go the way I want it to. We have a new character in this book, a young girl that Sora happened across while she searched for Crash and Burn. I’m still on the fence about her, can we trust her? I’m not sure yet, but Burn has happily taken her under his wing and is teaching her how to survive in this big scary world.
This is a fantastic sequel to Sora’s Quest. T.L has managed to keep the excitement building without going off on a tangent. The story is staying on track and is clearly not over yet, there is evidence of much more to come before Sora completes her quest. The setting is easy to visualise with the detail that has been included and one can’t help but become engrossed.
I did not want this book to finish and I really wish I didn’t have to wait X no. of months for the final Cat’s Eye book to come out. It is no secret that T.L.Shreffler is one of my must read authors and even though I adore her ‘Wolves of Black River’ series, The ‘Cat’s Eye’ series is even more exciting for me. This story is suitable for teenagers and adults, the violence is minimal and there are no ‘adult scenes’ for parents to be worried about…up to now anyway! This is a must read for all fans of the genre, you will not be disappointed!
Copy supplied for review.
5 Stars
It’s one year on and Sora hasn’t seen either Crash or Burn since they rode away and left her at her mum’s house. She has been busy learning to fight and helping Lorianne heal the towns folk. When a local farmer falls ill with a fever that previously struck down his stock, Lori becomes suspicious. Her fears are confirmed when the Cat’s Eye manages to cure him and both women realise Dark Magic is responsible for the out break. Sora must now go in search of her long gone friends so they can travel with her to find the High Priestess, and hopefully rid the world of this new threat before it takes over.
The characters are so familiar to me now that it is easy to feel their every emotion…I become tense when they are tense, worried when they are worried and sad when they are sad, it is a very emotional journey and I love the fact that T.L’s writing skills can draw me in so completely. I’m enjoying watching the relationship between Sora and Crash develop, it is clear they feel a lot for each other but they are so emotionally guarded it doesn’t always go the way I want it to. We have a new character in this book, a young girl that Sora happened across while she searched for Crash and Burn. I’m still on the fence about her, can we trust her? I’m not sure yet, but Burn has happily taken her under his wing and is teaching her how to survive in this big scary world.
This is a fantastic sequel to Sora’s Quest. T.L has managed to keep the excitement building without going off on a tangent. The story is staying on track and is clearly not over yet, there is evidence of much more to come before Sora completes her quest. The setting is easy to visualise with the detail that has been included and one can’t help but become engrossed.
I did not want this book to finish and I really wish I didn’t have to wait X no. of months for the final Cat’s Eye book to come out. It is no secret that T.L.Shreffler is one of my must read authors and even though I adore her ‘Wolves of Black River’ series, The ‘Cat’s Eye’ series is even more exciting for me. This story is suitable for teenagers and adults, the violence is minimal and there are no ‘adult scenes’ for parents to be worried about…up to now anyway! This is a must read for all fans of the genre, you will not be disappointed!
Copy supplied for review.
December 18, 2014
Must.Read.Book.Three. NOW. Gah, I’m OBSESSED with this series. I just love how fun it is to read about the characters, the quest they are on and the endless talk about magic.
Viper’s Creed starts off a year after Sora’s Quest ended. It’s also been a year since Sora last saw Crash or Burn, her kidnappers turned friends. She has been training hard at her mother’s house, but after she begins having visions concerning a curse running around like a plague, she sets off to find them.
The adventure is just as exciting as the last book, maybe even better. I liked how this time we get to travel and meet new towns and interact more with the world. Meeting the dracians (another magical race that can turn into dragons) was fantastic and I had a blast. That scene where they are running with them away from the authorities was so funny, had me giggling the whole time.
But the slow-burn romance between Crash and Sora is THE thing I look forward to the most within the book. I mean, they haven’t even kissed yet, or even admitted their feelings, but it’s THERE. The small moments between them made my feels have feels of their own. And, the last big act that Crash did to save Sora in this book was so amazing, I basically forgot right there about every book boyfriend I’ve ever had.
The only thing I didn’t particularly enjoy was Lori’s point of view in this story. Every time I would reach her parts, I would instantly get bored. Good thing they were short, but I hope that in the next book they get more interesting. And my only regret about reading this book was my reading experience. The ebook I purchased was faulty and it would crash every time I would finish a chapter. So it was a really slow process, but since I wanted to read the book so bad, I pushed myself and tried to be patient. It was worth it.
I’m really happy with how things are going with this series and I can’t wait to get my hands on book three. It’s fun, it’s magical, and my favorite kind of read. Highly recommend!
*Review was posted first at Kate Tilton, Connecting Authors & Readers!*
Viper’s Creed starts off a year after Sora’s Quest ended. It’s also been a year since Sora last saw Crash or Burn, her kidnappers turned friends. She has been training hard at her mother’s house, but after she begins having visions concerning a curse running around like a plague, she sets off to find them.
The adventure is just as exciting as the last book, maybe even better. I liked how this time we get to travel and meet new towns and interact more with the world. Meeting the dracians (another magical race that can turn into dragons) was fantastic and I had a blast. That scene where they are running with them away from the authorities was so funny, had me giggling the whole time.
But the slow-burn romance between Crash and Sora is THE thing I look forward to the most within the book. I mean, they haven’t even kissed yet, or even admitted their feelings, but it’s THERE. The small moments between them made my feels have feels of their own. And, the last big act that Crash did to save Sora in this book was so amazing, I basically forgot right there about every book boyfriend I’ve ever had.
The only thing I didn’t particularly enjoy was Lori’s point of view in this story. Every time I would reach her parts, I would instantly get bored. Good thing they were short, but I hope that in the next book they get more interesting. And my only regret about reading this book was my reading experience. The ebook I purchased was faulty and it would crash every time I would finish a chapter. So it was a really slow process, but since I wanted to read the book so bad, I pushed myself and tried to be patient. It was worth it.
I’m really happy with how things are going with this series and I can’t wait to get my hands on book three. It’s fun, it’s magical, and my favorite kind of read. Highly recommend!
*Review was posted first at Kate Tilton, Connecting Authors & Readers!*
October 28, 2012
First I want to thank T.L. Shreffler for the chance to be a part of this tour and a part of this series! What a great one it was. Cat's Eye was for sure my favorite in the series so far. Sora's visions of what was to come were scary for sure and to know she had to go back in fight for something she still was not to sure about was scary. She was trying to live her life with her mother and learn the ways of the life she never knew but still missing the people she cared most about. She needs to find out what this necklace she has around her neck is for and what it keeps showing her. She must find her 2 closes friends before Volcrian finds them or her first. Sora must leave her mother and find the only 2 people she knows can help her end this curse and how it plagues everything around her. Sora sets out on new adventures, meets new people and tries to figure what her life is to be and faces some crazy things!
Ok let me say loved it, and loved Shreffler's writing. This was such a great second book and the excitement it took me on was amazing. I loved Sora for sure and that face she was so driven! She encounters so many new adventures and journeys in this one and that had me on the edge of my set. I really love me some Crash as well and hope his character opens up more in the next book because I really want to see where he is from and what he is really all about. I love that he is so dark yet there is something in him that is so not!! I always felt part of the book and could almost place myself in each setting when Shreffler explained it. There was supernal beings in many different forms in this one and it made it very refreshing for me as a reader because it was not all about one thing!
I cant wait for book 3 and to see what else adventures all the characters will be taking in. There was just so much revealed in this one that the next I am sure will be that much better! Make sure you get BOTH books ASAP!!
Ok let me say loved it, and loved Shreffler's writing. This was such a great second book and the excitement it took me on was amazing. I loved Sora for sure and that face she was so driven! She encounters so many new adventures and journeys in this one and that had me on the edge of my set. I really love me some Crash as well and hope his character opens up more in the next book because I really want to see where he is from and what he is really all about. I love that he is so dark yet there is something in him that is so not!! I always felt part of the book and could almost place myself in each setting when Shreffler explained it. There was supernal beings in many different forms in this one and it made it very refreshing for me as a reader because it was not all about one thing!
I cant wait for book 3 and to see what else adventures all the characters will be taking in. There was just so much revealed in this one that the next I am sure will be that much better! Make sure you get BOTH books ASAP!!
October 28, 2012
Our journey continues after a year has passed since Crash (Viper) and Burn walked away from Sora, in hopes of keeping her safe from Volcrian. But they didn't forsee the dark magic Volcrian unleashed with the blood magic he used to create wraiths. They didn't suspect that Sora would somehow get wrapped up in a quest to save humanity from an ancient evil that has wanted darkness to overtake for ages!
As Sora begins her quest to find her friends, she is thrown back into the cat's eye magic yet again! After being dormant for a full year she accepts it's awakening and longs for the adventure. She craves being with her old companions again.
Crash and Burn need not ask questions they join Sora in hopes of ridding themselves of Volcrian once and for all. Along the way they find surprising allies and old enemies coming from under the woodwork to become a part of Sora's story. Will they survive a second time? Is Sora willing to put her life on the line to stop the plagues and curses?
Volcrian will stop at nothing to get his revenge. He will not stray from his path and destroys any that try to sway him. His hatred grows rapidly giving darkness the seed to blossom. With this evil shadowing him he will be on a path of evil destruction. How soon until he catches up to our favorite crew? Will there be any survivors?
Boy, oh boy does this book end abruptly! You're left staring at the end of the book with your mouth gaping open thinking "NO!! Please give me more!?" And so after staring at the blank pages and realizing I don't have the magic to summon book 3, I go back to page one and start over because it's that good! I have new friends thanks to T.L. Shreffler and I miss them already! I'm anxiously awaiting 'Volcrian's Hunt (Cat's Eye #3)! Sora, Crash and Burn you have my thumbs up!
As Sora begins her quest to find her friends, she is thrown back into the cat's eye magic yet again! After being dormant for a full year she accepts it's awakening and longs for the adventure. She craves being with her old companions again.
Crash and Burn need not ask questions they join Sora in hopes of ridding themselves of Volcrian once and for all. Along the way they find surprising allies and old enemies coming from under the woodwork to become a part of Sora's story. Will they survive a second time? Is Sora willing to put her life on the line to stop the plagues and curses?
Volcrian will stop at nothing to get his revenge. He will not stray from his path and destroys any that try to sway him. His hatred grows rapidly giving darkness the seed to blossom. With this evil shadowing him he will be on a path of evil destruction. How soon until he catches up to our favorite crew? Will there be any survivors?
Boy, oh boy does this book end abruptly! You're left staring at the end of the book with your mouth gaping open thinking "NO!! Please give me more!?" And so after staring at the blank pages and realizing I don't have the magic to summon book 3, I go back to page one and start over because it's that good! I have new friends thanks to T.L. Shreffler and I miss them already! I'm anxiously awaiting 'Volcrian's Hunt (Cat's Eye #3)! Sora, Crash and Burn you have my thumbs up!
October 5, 2012
Again not such a big fan of the cover, but i totally love the story so who cares really?
The writing is staying pretty much the same. The author using the same fast approach to event, which at the same time is good and bad. Difference is, that now we have more than 2 POVs in which give the story an entirely different feeling and actually feels the gap of the really few bonding scenes that exist. Still full of action, but this time the presence of romance is in the air. Something that i really loved, was how the author don't conclude on the "love story" from the first book. Instead its growing a little every time in every page, and always the "cat's eye" story is the important part.
There is no much change in Sora, except that she has grown and matured a little. She seems to have a little better understanding of the world. Still brave and cute as she was at the first book.
On the other hand Crash, changed a lot. The mystery around him is still there. I can only guess who he really is but at the same time i feel like i know him too well. His feelings and thoughts at his chapters are so strong, that it's easy to follow him around.
I prefer not to talk about the rest of characters because i will be spoiling facts from both this and the first book.
Again, i spend my time totally into the book. When it was over i simply wanted more. There is just something magical in those books, that keep me in from the very first page even though they are so small and don't seem so extraordinary.
The writing is staying pretty much the same. The author using the same fast approach to event, which at the same time is good and bad. Difference is, that now we have more than 2 POVs in which give the story an entirely different feeling and actually feels the gap of the really few bonding scenes that exist. Still full of action, but this time the presence of romance is in the air. Something that i really loved, was how the author don't conclude on the "love story" from the first book. Instead its growing a little every time in every page, and always the "cat's eye" story is the important part.
There is no much change in Sora, except that she has grown and matured a little. She seems to have a little better understanding of the world. Still brave and cute as she was at the first book.
On the other hand Crash, changed a lot. The mystery around him is still there. I can only guess who he really is but at the same time i feel like i know him too well. His feelings and thoughts at his chapters are so strong, that it's easy to follow him around.
I prefer not to talk about the rest of characters because i will be spoiling facts from both this and the first book.
Again, i spend my time totally into the book. When it was over i simply wanted more. There is just something magical in those books, that keep me in from the very first page even though they are so small and don't seem so extraordinary.
July 26, 2013
About the Book
I loved this book. It was fast pace and kept my attention. I wouldn't say that it had a lot of romance. But I can definitively tell that a romantic relationship is developing.
The only problem I had in this book was that I felt like it could be edited a lot better. (Not for grammatical errors but for content). For instance,. With the right editing, some of the content would've been cleared up.
About the Title
I don't get the title. Viper is hardly the center of this book, we barely learn anything new, and the book is still coming from the majority of Sora's POV. It actually seems like we will learn more about him in the next book than this one.
About the Cover
I can't stand the guy on the cover. He is not in the least bit attractive. And while I didn't picture Viper as Oh Gosh Hallelujah He Is Sexy, I did picture him as good looking and the guy on the cover simply shatters that image. I kept picturing that nose when reading this book.
I loved this book. It was fast pace and kept my attention. I wouldn't say that it had a lot of romance. But I can definitively tell that a romantic relationship is developing.
The only problem I had in this book was that I felt like it could be edited a lot better. (Not for grammatical errors but for content). For instance,. With the right editing, some of the content would've been cleared up.
About the Title
I don't get the title. Viper is hardly the center of this book, we barely learn anything new, and the book is still coming from the majority of Sora's POV. It actually seems like we will learn more about him in the next book than this one.
About the Cover
I can't stand the guy on the cover. He is not in the least bit attractive. And while I didn't picture Viper as Oh Gosh Hallelujah He Is Sexy, I did picture him as good looking and the guy on the cover simply shatters that image. I kept picturing that nose when reading this book.
October 17, 2016
Yo again, folks, here I am, the Almighty QUEEN, with another epic and hopefully not boring review. So, what am I here for again? Oh, yes, the second installment in the Cat's Eye Chronicles. So, if you're anything like me, you would have already purchased the book by now and would be currently reading it, instead of looking at a whole bunch of pointless reviews written by people who have nothing better to do. Like me. Actually, I do have something better to do, but I will write this review in the hopes that it won't be too pointless.... anyways, first point in this review: Sora. Yes, Sora improves drastically in this book. She is no longer the whiny, boring, weak noble woman but a fierce, independent warrior. Well, maybe not a complete warrior, but she is epic in her fighting. And now the second point: Crash. Dear old cranky Crash, who is always brooding and doing epic things that will melt any girls heart such as the following: Fighting, Protecting Sora, Brooding, Fighting, Silently Staring Into Nothing, Brooding, Deadly, Epic, Brooding. No, seriously, if you didn't love Crash in the first book, you will definitely fall in love with him in this one. This book is just as full of adventure as the first book, only better. The romance is still slow, but that's just what make this so realistic. So get off this review and buy the next book!
February 3, 2016
YEAHHHHHH...
^^How I feel when I think about how good this book was and how much BETTER it was than the first one!
*Happy sigh*
Aight y'all - Basically Sora is down "staying home", evil is spreading, and the reluctant romance between her and Crash is building. Thye may not want to see it -ooohhhh no - but I do. And I LIKE IT.
Really - if you read the first book and weren't impressed - stick it out for this one. YUMMY.
Viper (crash) finally starts to open up and become a little less...calculating. Plus I find him to be entirely dreamy.
Sora grows up (FINALLY) and really holds her own in this book. I LOVED IT.
They meet some Draconians (Crash is a little jealous of Tristan) and we get into a little trouble - but the team finally formulates a plan to vanquish Volcain and save the world. YAY.
#immediatelydownloadingthenextbook
*WHEW
Book type: YA Fantasy
Book rating: 4.5/5
Read time: 3 hours
For more reviews check out my blog: www.booksandchai.com
With love, parchment, and freshly mowed grass,
Kendall
^^How I feel when I think about how good this book was and how much BETTER it was than the first one!
*Happy sigh*
Aight y'all - Basically Sora is down "staying home", evil is spreading, and the reluctant romance between her and Crash is building. Thye may not want to see it -ooohhhh no - but I do. And I LIKE IT.
Really - if you read the first book and weren't impressed - stick it out for this one. YUMMY.
Viper (crash) finally starts to open up and become a little less...calculating. Plus I find him to be entirely dreamy.
Sora grows up (FINALLY) and really holds her own in this book. I LOVED IT.
They meet some Draconians (Crash is a little jealous of Tristan) and we get into a little trouble - but the team finally formulates a plan to vanquish Volcain and save the world. YAY.
#immediatelydownloadingthenextbook
*WHEW
Book type: YA Fantasy
Book rating: 4.5/5
Read time: 3 hours
For more reviews check out my blog: www.booksandchai.com
With love, parchment, and freshly mowed grass,
Kendall
April 11, 2016
FINALLY got my hands on it!! Read it in a day, and loved it!!
Crash is adorable!! Although, he'd probably kill anyone who called him that...
Crash is adorable!! Although, he'd probably kill anyone who called him that...
August 20, 2017
As is usually the case, the second book was much better than the first- I really enjoyed reading it! I was so engrossed that I didn't even notice the book was ending until I hit the last page! The author seems to have really good strategic sense when it comes to writing certain character interaction scenes. It's nice to see Sora able to defend herself, with 300% more know how. I still struggled with her intelligence- there's a lot of very obvious connections and she's still as clueless as ever about and still very naive when it comes to strangers. BUT I felt the missteps were more reasonable and I can see where the author is going with this- she's the innocent, moral paragon that's going to vanquish the darkness and perhaps become a little more dark herself down the line (hopefully she'll also vanquish Crash's lips while she's at it) and I can get behind that! So go, Sora, go!
What did I love about it do you ask? Her mom gets her own storyline. Woohoo- REALLY liked that touch, for me, all the things missing from Sora's character is embodied in her mom. The Dracians are a riot! We see more of Crash's POV which was awesome. I kinda suspect he's more of a spider than a "viper" because the more I learn about him the more I get caught in his web of intriguing-ness... when I should prob run away screaming (oh well there goes that survival instinct). I know the author means Crash and Sora as a dichotomy, but darnit I've always looked better in black anyways!
What did I love about it do you ask? Her mom gets her own storyline. Woohoo- REALLY liked that touch, for me, all the things missing from Sora's character is embodied in her mom. The Dracians are a riot! We see more of Crash's POV which was awesome. I kinda suspect he's more of a spider than a "viper" because the more I learn about him the more I get caught in his web of intriguing-ness... when I should prob run away screaming (oh well there goes that survival instinct). I know the author means Crash and Sora as a dichotomy, but darnit I've always looked better in black anyways!
September 23, 2017
I am the fire
I am the darkness
I am not Death
I am its vessel
It's really hard to rate this book. Now that my excitement for Sora's Quest has passed, I can see some annoying things in the story, in my opinion. I decided to make a long list of the things that I didn't like :
One year since their adventures in the previous book: One. Fuckin'. Long. Year. And yet, the guys are still on the mainland. Where have they been going all this time? They traveled so fast in the first book and suddenly they are as quick as turtles. Yes, I got it, it's for the sake of the plot because if they were far away, Sora wouldn't be able to find them later on. But dude, where are they going anyway? Were they planning to keep on running from Volcrian forever? And go to the end of the earth? Never stop and fight? Doesn't make sense! I know that Volcrian is powerful but it would be better to die fighting him than keep running forever to nowhere in particular. Oh, and what about Volcrian's wraiths, by the way? In one year, none of the two last creatures have been able to find neither Sora nor her companions? When the first wraith found them immediately after they left the swamp, a year ago? Apparently, the two that remains are freaking slow!
Sora has changed...: In one year, she learned how to fight. She learned how to heal people. In one year, she became a fighter good enough to fight against Crash, the assassin -who has trained all his life and has killed the Catlins leader- almost without beingh hurt at all. She is able to save him at the end of the book by cutting his skin and draining the poison and all, while nobody else could do it. But, you know, her mother was a healer and in 1 year she learned everything. Yeah, yeah, right.
...but she is still far from smart: At one point, Sora is fighting against a man in the forest, at night, so she can not see his face and, of course, he turns out to be Crash but at this moment, she doesn't know. During the fight, they roll over each other and the guy is on top. Nothing sexual, they are fighting and Sora could lose her life if she is not carreful. Yet, here are her thoughts:
“Now she was on the bottom, her legs astride him, his hips pressed against hers in an unexpectedly intimate way. She wasn't prepared for it. Suddenly she couldn't concentrate -she felt his hips, his torso, his thighs pressed against her, hot and powerful. She had never been under a man before; somehow, she hadn't envisionned this exact scenario. His body was large, heavy, muscular. She let out a harsh breath. Her control broke.”Yes, that girl is overwhelmed by thoughts about this oh so muscular man when she should be worrying about him plunging his blade in her throat. Then, later on, she decides to write a letter to her mom where she tells her everything about what happened until now and where they are going from now on, to do what, etc. She ties that letter to a horse that belongs to her mother, knowing that the beast will go straight home. Did anyone thought about how silly this move was? What if Volcrian found the horse and the letter while looking for them?
Volcrian's unexpected decision: Volcrian is becoming more and more evil, killing every living things that he sees as obstacles. He has killed so many people by now that I've lost count. And yet, yet, when he finds Sora's mother, he doesn't kill her nor try to hurt her in any way. Why? Because
“killing a Healer was said to be the worst luck of all.”Is that a joke? The author just decided to keep Lori alive for the sake of the plot because Lori still has a role to play in the story. Volcrian's decision does not make any sense. He even kills a priestess later on in the book so I don't see how this is not a sign of bad luck too.
The new character, Laina: she is a pain in the ass. I despised her at first sight and when Sora decided to play the knight in shining armor and rescue this little piece of garbage without any good reason except “oh she's so young, I have to save her blablabla”, I wanted to go right into the book and slap her to bring her back to her senses. And of course, she couldn't abandon this useless child in the streets where she belongs, no, she had to bring her along with her despite Laina admitting that she is a Raven! Crash, fortunaly, disliked the little girl as much as I did, not wanting to trust her in any way and being constantly harsh with her.
“He didn't like the new girl, Laina, not at all. She was a nuisance and a manipulative one at that. Her very presence grated on his nerves in a way that Sora would nerver understand. What had she been thinking, allying herself with this street rat? The child was rude and unskilled, with nothing to offer but a snotty nose -and he wasn't a fan of baggage.”&
“The girl will be trouble,” he said testily. She frowned. “She has a name, you know.” “And I'll be happy to forget it.”Thank you, Crash, you're the only one with a bit of brain, here.
The necklace: It's unclear what this thing can do. It responds to his bearer thoughts and needs, it annihilates magic and... it can give the same strength and agility to its actual bearer as the previous ones -like if someone knew how to fight and wore the necklace before then the actual owner of it can become just as good at fighting??? Huh? Are we in Chuck or something? 
Despite all of this, I'm eager to continue just to see how CrashxSora will evolve in the future. The few cute moments we had here were so fluffly I wanted to drown into it (does that even make any sense at all?)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2018
This book in one sentence: There is an evil plague spreading, and Sora might be the only one who can stop it, if she can reunite with Burn and Crash and end the curse with their help.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess: 1/2 🌶️
Would I recommend: Yes. I'm fully hooked on this series. A couple new characters are added to the cast, and I'm really liking the direction it's going in. It's an almost perfect epic fantasy quest series. It's biggest flaw is that although there are six magical races of people, EVERYONE is white (unless they are covered in fur) and also straight. There are so many named developed characters, but no diversity? Come on. Also, I've realized too late that the series is still ongoing, so it better not end on a huge cliff hanger, leaving me to pine for years until the next book.
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, super evil deity, the lead character is the only who can save the world
Content warnings: violence, ritualistic murder
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess: 1/2 🌶️
Would I recommend: Yes. I'm fully hooked on this series. A couple new characters are added to the cast, and I'm really liking the direction it's going in. It's an almost perfect epic fantasy quest series. It's biggest flaw is that although there are six magical races of people, EVERYONE is white (unless they are covered in fur) and also straight. There are so many named developed characters, but no diversity? Come on. Also, I've realized too late that the series is still ongoing, so it better not end on a huge cliff hanger, leaving me to pine for years until the next book.
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, super evil deity, the lead character is the only who can save the world
Content warnings: violence, ritualistic murder
March 20, 2023
When the characters hold hands 2 books in...
Middle school me is screaming right now.
Also, this book will never NOT be a 5-star read for me and I'm willing to die on that Hill. (hehe. get it? HILL.)
Middle school me is screaming right now.
Also, this book will never NOT be a 5-star read for me and I'm willing to die on that Hill. (hehe. get it? HILL.)
January 10, 2023
It would be intriguing for middle-grades, not for young adults.
March 11, 2017
This book starts a year after book one ends. I couldn't wait to read this one. We get to find out more about Crash and his background in this one. As we didn't get to know a whole lot about Crash in Sora's Quest except that he's a deadly assassin.
The book begins with Sora living with her mom for the past year or so. She is still getting used to the fact that she has a mom and getting to know her better at the same time. I could relate to her feeling awkward at times with her mom as she did not grow up with her mom next to her. Being all grown up and finding out that you have a mom and not to mention, is a skilled healer can be daunting. However, she is doing her best. I enjoyed reading about her and how much Sora had grown as a character between book 1 and 2. Instead of siting and twiddling her thumbs she kept herself busy by learning the art of healing as well as worked on her combat/fighting skills so as to keep up with the new threats. She did not want to be weak. She is definitely working towards getting physically strong. She is also missing Crash & Burn at the same time. She knows that Crash is an assassin and is to blame for her change of fate somehow. Yet, she could not help but feel the growing friendship she feels towards him. Well, as much as one can be a friend with an assassin ;)
Crash,I loved how we get to find out more about Crash/Viper as a character. He is a very complex, guarded and daunting character in this series. He is HOT too. What drives or motivates him? Where did he grow up? How did Volcrain end up hunting him? Well, we get few pages from his POV as well. I enjoyed reading from his perspective and his growing likeness for Sora. I felt his character grew as well between book 1 and 2 which is always good! It was fun being inside Crash's head.
Laina, a new character is introduced in this book and she's a street urchin who gets rescued by Sora. Honestly, I did not like her. At all. I get that she had it rough as she was young. But, I just wanted to slap her few times to get some sense into her.
Burn, love the dude. He's my favorite wolfy after Dorian.
Volcrain, we get to read from his POV as well. And man, that guy is effed up. I did like reading his POV as well cuz it sort of brought into perspective as to why he was doing what he is doing.
Romance, is subtle. This is more fantasy than a romance series. However, you do see the subtle changes in feelings between Sora and Crash. With each moment they grow a bit closer. Their meeting was unconventional in Sora's Quest. However, a lot has happened since then. Who they were and what they have each become is not the same. I feel their relationship is a lot more complex and I love how things are changing slowly between them to make it very believable for us readers. I loved the bath scene and the following flirting at the dinner table. I really thought it was funny. In fact, I was quite surprised by Crash's banter with Sora at dinner. It was interesting to see the light/teasing side of him when he lets his guard down for like nano seconds. Nothing insta about it :)
I definitely recommend this book and series. Give it a try.
The book begins with Sora living with her mom for the past year or so. She is still getting used to the fact that she has a mom and getting to know her better at the same time. I could relate to her feeling awkward at times with her mom as she did not grow up with her mom next to her. Being all grown up and finding out that you have a mom and not to mention, is a skilled healer can be daunting. However, she is doing her best. I enjoyed reading about her and how much Sora had grown as a character between book 1 and 2. Instead of siting and twiddling her thumbs she kept herself busy by learning the art of healing as well as worked on her combat/fighting skills so as to keep up with the new threats. She did not want to be weak. She is definitely working towards getting physically strong. She is also missing Crash & Burn at the same time. She knows that Crash is an assassin and is to blame for her change of fate somehow. Yet, she could not help but feel the growing friendship she feels towards him. Well, as much as one can be a friend with an assassin ;)
Crash,I loved how we get to find out more about Crash/Viper as a character. He is a very complex, guarded and daunting character in this series. He is HOT too. What drives or motivates him? Where did he grow up? How did Volcrain end up hunting him? Well, we get few pages from his POV as well. I enjoyed reading from his perspective and his growing likeness for Sora. I felt his character grew as well between book 1 and 2 which is always good! It was fun being inside Crash's head.
Laina, a new character is introduced in this book and she's a street urchin who gets rescued by Sora. Honestly, I did not like her. At all. I get that she had it rough as she was young. But, I just wanted to slap her few times to get some sense into her.
Burn, love the dude. He's my favorite wolfy after Dorian.
Volcrain, we get to read from his POV as well. And man, that guy is effed up. I did like reading his POV as well cuz it sort of brought into perspective as to why he was doing what he is doing.
Romance, is subtle. This is more fantasy than a romance series. However, you do see the subtle changes in feelings between Sora and Crash. With each moment they grow a bit closer. Their meeting was unconventional in Sora's Quest. However, a lot has happened since then. Who they were and what they have each become is not the same. I feel their relationship is a lot more complex and I love how things are changing slowly between them to make it very believable for us readers. I loved the bath scene and the following flirting at the dinner table. I really thought it was funny. In fact, I was quite surprised by Crash's banter with Sora at dinner. It was interesting to see the light/teasing side of him when he lets his guard down for like nano seconds. Nothing insta about it :)
I definitely recommend this book and series. Give it a try.
September 14, 2013
I was psyched to start this after finishing Sora’s Quest and I was not in the least disappointed. Here it was confirmed that this is a series I am in love with and on the morning of September 30, you will find me on Amazon, ready to download the next installment. Though we had a bit of a slow start, the rest of the book more than makes up for it and I am so excited for the third I’m like a toddler on Christmas morning.
The plot:
A plague is spreading over the land, caused by a tear between the world of the living and the realm of the dead when Volcrian created his undead wraiths to hunt Crash. Realizing that something must be done, Sora sets out to once again find the assassin and enlist his help. Like I said, the beginning was a bit slow, but once Sora found Crash…you know what, on second thought, it might have just been that I missed Crash…
The characters:
Sora has grown up a lot in the year since her first adventures with the Cat’s Eye. Not only does she have a far better understanding of what the world is and how it works, but she has been practicing her fighting skills and can, for the first time, hold her own against some opponents. Her compassionate side shows clearly on many instances, often to the annoyance of Crash.
We see a good deal more from Crash’s perspective, plunging into the dark depths of his thoughts and demons. He has become increasingly protective of Sora and failing her is his one and only fear. Some questions are answered about his past, but even more are raised. There is one scene I absolutely adore where a Dracian they have just met gets a little too flirtatious with Sora. Crash simply steps up and puts an arm around her, glaring daggers at the Dracian until he backs off. Precious!
Volcrian has completely flipped out at this point. His use of the dark magic and his hatred and lust for revenge have eaten him up like a cancer, consuming his soul. He is even more evil and awesome than in the first and makes for an incredible villain worthy of the Dark Lord Hall of Fame.
There are several new characters, particularly at the end, but the main addition is Laina, a young girl thief Sora rescues from prison. Burn becomes fast friends with her, but for the most part I shared Crash’s opinion of her—that she was trouble and they should get rid of her. Though I was wary of Laina at first, I warmed up to her a bit and I think she makes a good fourth member of their party.
I am hooked on this series like a flipping trout and DYING for Volcrian's Hunt! If you like your stories with dark magic, ancient secrets, swords, and heart-stopping action, I order you to read these books!
The plot:
A plague is spreading over the land, caused by a tear between the world of the living and the realm of the dead when Volcrian created his undead wraiths to hunt Crash. Realizing that something must be done, Sora sets out to once again find the assassin and enlist his help. Like I said, the beginning was a bit slow, but once Sora found Crash…you know what, on second thought, it might have just been that I missed Crash…
The characters:
Sora has grown up a lot in the year since her first adventures with the Cat’s Eye. Not only does she have a far better understanding of what the world is and how it works, but she has been practicing her fighting skills and can, for the first time, hold her own against some opponents. Her compassionate side shows clearly on many instances, often to the annoyance of Crash.
We see a good deal more from Crash’s perspective, plunging into the dark depths of his thoughts and demons. He has become increasingly protective of Sora and failing her is his one and only fear. Some questions are answered about his past, but even more are raised. There is one scene I absolutely adore where a Dracian they have just met gets a little too flirtatious with Sora. Crash simply steps up and puts an arm around her, glaring daggers at the Dracian until he backs off. Precious!
Volcrian has completely flipped out at this point. His use of the dark magic and his hatred and lust for revenge have eaten him up like a cancer, consuming his soul. He is even more evil and awesome than in the first and makes for an incredible villain worthy of the Dark Lord Hall of Fame.
There are several new characters, particularly at the end, but the main addition is Laina, a young girl thief Sora rescues from prison. Burn becomes fast friends with her, but for the most part I shared Crash’s opinion of her—that she was trouble and they should get rid of her. Though I was wary of Laina at first, I warmed up to her a bit and I think she makes a good fourth member of their party.
I am hooked on this series like a flipping trout and DYING for Volcrian's Hunt! If you like your stories with dark magic, ancient secrets, swords, and heart-stopping action, I order you to read these books!
August 19, 2013
I fully enjoyed this book, its just as good as the first one, if not better. I really like Sora a lot more this time around. She was a little more confident in herself, though she did doubt herself at times she still stuck to her guns. I liked that she was better prepared to take care of herself as well. Not so dependant on the people around her, and more at ease with the Cat's Eye as well.
If I had to pick one thing that I didn't like about this book it would be the addition of Laina to the group. She didn't really seem to play a big role in anything thing other then getting on Sora's nerves a lot. I also never really got a feel for her either, she just seemed to be there. Though at the same time I can see how her addition helped to bring Sora and Crash closer together as well as she took up a lot of Burns attention.
I liked that we got a little more background information on Crash and better understanding as to why he is the way he is, and that we found out why Burns is traveling with him as well.
The romance, if that is what you can call it, between Sora and Crash is very refreshing as well. No one is confessing undying love to each other or anything annoying like that. Its like a slow burn with them, they get closer together at a great pace. They get angry with each other, and act like normal people that don't quite understand their feelings. I feel like I can expect so much more from them in the third book and I'm really looking forward to seeing how things unfold for them in this aspect.
Once again this book is told from a few different point of views, though it still mainly focuses on Sora. I liked being able to see the inner workings of Crashes thoughts, and to see how he was being slightly changed by Sora into a better person.
The journey itself has a clearer goal to it then the first book as well. Sora knows exactly what she has to do and where she needs to go. It isn't just them running from Volcrian, though that still plays a major role in their goals.
I also liked learning more about the Dracians. I didn't think there would be an opportunity for the races to really play a part other than just history and stories, so it was pretty neat to see more show up. Especially since they are so much fun.
I'm not to sure how I liked the ending, it felt like it could have continued on for at least an other chapter or two to close up a few loose ends to me.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, I'm really enjoying this series a lot and can't wait for book three to come out.
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If I had to pick one thing that I didn't like about this book it would be the addition of Laina to the group. She didn't really seem to play a big role in anything thing other then getting on Sora's nerves a lot. I also never really got a feel for her either, she just seemed to be there. Though at the same time I can see how her addition helped to bring Sora and Crash closer together as well as she took up a lot of Burns attention.
I liked that we got a little more background information on Crash and better understanding as to why he is the way he is, and that we found out why Burns is traveling with him as well.
The romance, if that is what you can call it, between Sora and Crash is very refreshing as well. No one is confessing undying love to each other or anything annoying like that. Its like a slow burn with them, they get closer together at a great pace. They get angry with each other, and act like normal people that don't quite understand their feelings. I feel like I can expect so much more from them in the third book and I'm really looking forward to seeing how things unfold for them in this aspect.
Once again this book is told from a few different point of views, though it still mainly focuses on Sora. I liked being able to see the inner workings of Crashes thoughts, and to see how he was being slightly changed by Sora into a better person.
The journey itself has a clearer goal to it then the first book as well. Sora knows exactly what she has to do and where she needs to go. It isn't just them running from Volcrian, though that still plays a major role in their goals.
I also liked learning more about the Dracians. I didn't think there would be an opportunity for the races to really play a part other than just history and stories, so it was pretty neat to see more show up. Especially since they are so much fun.
I'm not to sure how I liked the ending, it felt like it could have continued on for at least an other chapter or two to close up a few loose ends to me.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, I'm really enjoying this series a lot and can't wait for book three to come out.
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February 7, 2018
I was anxiously awaiting Viper's Creed since finishing the first book, Sora's Quest, and it did not disappoint!
This book takes place one year after Sora's Quest ended, in that time Sora has grown up quite a bit since the first book, her fighting skills have improved as well. She finds Crash, and they begin a journey, with friends both old and new.
Crash is just as mysterious and interesting as ever, though parts of his past are beginning to reveal themselves. There are several subtle changes in his and Sora's relationship, they become much closer and Crash will still have fans swooning over his dark and dangerous persona.
We are introduced to new races, as well as taken to new places. The adventure and fantasy elements just jump off the page (err..kindle). There were also more displays of magic, that were pretty incredible. Perhaps a creature of some sort.. that's all I'm saying. ;)
Sora, though older, is still a young woman with a lot of responsibility. She rises to the challenge but comes across as very real in the doubts and worries that she has.
One more thing that I love about this series, is that each book doesn't really end (in an awesome way), that is to say, it comes across as one large story. As opposed to each book ending completely, then the next book having the same characters but some new problem. It reads like one large book seperated into several smaller books, sort of like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I really love the way T. L. Shreffler she has made each book flow seamlessly to the next.
Viper's Creed was amazing and this series is definitely one you don't want to miss!
~ This review was originally posted on runawaypen.com
This book takes place one year after Sora's Quest ended, in that time Sora has grown up quite a bit since the first book, her fighting skills have improved as well. She finds Crash, and they begin a journey, with friends both old and new.
Crash is just as mysterious and interesting as ever, though parts of his past are beginning to reveal themselves. There are several subtle changes in his and Sora's relationship, they become much closer and Crash will still have fans swooning over his dark and dangerous persona.
We are introduced to new races, as well as taken to new places. The adventure and fantasy elements just jump off the page (err..kindle). There were also more displays of magic, that were pretty incredible. Perhaps a creature of some sort.. that's all I'm saying. ;)
Sora, though older, is still a young woman with a lot of responsibility. She rises to the challenge but comes across as very real in the doubts and worries that she has.
One more thing that I love about this series, is that each book doesn't really end (in an awesome way), that is to say, it comes across as one large story. As opposed to each book ending completely, then the next book having the same characters but some new problem. It reads like one large book seperated into several smaller books, sort of like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I really love the way T. L. Shreffler she has made each book flow seamlessly to the next.
Viper's Creed was amazing and this series is definitely one you don't want to miss!
~ This review was originally posted on runawaypen.com
August 11, 2014
FIRST time I read it on 6/29/13 I marked it as 4 stars.
I considered giving the story a 3.5 just because of the love story part... but I really did enjoy reading it and when I finished I just wanted the read the third book to see how it will all come together. A solid 4! I like watching chick flicks but for some reason I'm not a big fan of reading love stories so... while it did have a more mature feeling than a teen romance I still wasn't satisfied that it's "real" love. I think real love needs to be based on trust, truth, and getting to know someone. While Sora and Crash(Viper) do get to know each other Sora doesn't even know much about him and can't even seem to trust her own emotions. Crush on the other hand is certain but doesn't feel like he can tell Sora. Lack of communication frustrates me to no end so in my mind that's kind of lame. Of course, there is another book so at the end of that I might be convinced.
The story is well written, the characters are likeable, and it's a fun read!
SECOND time I read it in April 2014
5 stars
I still think honesty is the best policy. However, once you really get to know the characters that's just how "Crash" is. Hooray of consistent characters! Also the love issue in this book is less frustrating once you've read #3. :)
I considered giving the story a 3.5 just because of the love story part... but I really did enjoy reading it and when I finished I just wanted the read the third book to see how it will all come together. A solid 4! I like watching chick flicks but for some reason I'm not a big fan of reading love stories so... while it did have a more mature feeling than a teen romance I still wasn't satisfied that it's "real" love. I think real love needs to be based on trust, truth, and getting to know someone. While Sora and Crash(Viper) do get to know each other Sora doesn't even know much about him and can't even seem to trust her own emotions. Crush on the other hand is certain but doesn't feel like he can tell Sora. Lack of communication frustrates me to no end so in my mind that's kind of lame. Of course, there is another book so at the end of that I might be convinced.
The story is well written, the characters are likeable, and it's a fun read!
SECOND time I read it in April 2014
5 stars
I still think honesty is the best policy. However, once you really get to know the characters that's just how "Crash" is. Hooray of consistent characters! Also the love issue in this book is less frustrating once you've read #3. :)
November 27, 2012
After finishing the first book I had to start this one right away. It did not disappoint! I LOVED this book. So far this is one of my new favorite series. I read a lot even when I don't have the time I forgo sleep just to read and it makes it all worth it when I find really good books like these. My only complaint is that I have to wait for the next book and that doesn't happen to me a lot!
I really like all the characters. Sora is a strong heroine who thankfully isn't annoying how a lot tend to be. I LOVE Crash and all the tention! I also like the writing style and how the book is mostly in Sora's point of view but it will switch to other characters so you can get inside their heads as well. Also I feel this book is much more grown up, not too young or teen, but an awesome read for anyone.
I really like all the characters. Sora is a strong heroine who thankfully isn't annoying how a lot tend to be. I LOVE Crash and all the tention! I also like the writing style and how the book is mostly in Sora's point of view but it will switch to other characters so you can get inside their heads as well. Also I feel this book is much more grown up, not too young or teen, but an awesome read for anyone.
September 15, 2015
Loved this, but I desperately want a map for this series! The storyline is awesome, the world building iS even better than the first, we learn more about the characters and their secrets, and the romance, oh the romance, it's slowly burning my soul, and i can't believe this is only the second book. Definitely no second book syndrome for this series. Absolutely can't wait to read book three...starting no tomorrow...first thing in the morning.
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