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I Am Just Junco #4
Range
Some things can’t be undone.
If this happens,
There’s just one thing
Left to do.
Kill that bitch.
It doesn’t matter
What it takes for you
To get your chance.
You kill that bitch,
And don’t worry
About afterward.
Because it won’t matter.
Two years have passed since Inanna stole Junco away from Lucan. Two years of unimaginable pain. Two years of isolation, mutilation and torture. Two years of fear and loneliness in a morph tank. And that’s not something you just get over, even if you are psycho-assassin, Junco Coot.
Now Junco has to learn to live with the consequences. Her Siblings are suspicious and angry, half her team is dead, Tier is wreaking death and destruction, Lucan is holding his secrets close, and she is spiraling out of control.
There is only one partnership that matters anymore – only one person she will trust and take direction from – and only one way out of the Hell she’s been sentenced to.
Junco is tired of fighting and death. She’s had enough and this time she means to end it – once and for all.
If this happens,
There’s just one thing
Left to do.
Kill that bitch.
It doesn’t matter
What it takes for you
To get your chance.
You kill that bitch,
And don’t worry
About afterward.
Because it won’t matter.
Two years have passed since Inanna stole Junco away from Lucan. Two years of unimaginable pain. Two years of isolation, mutilation and torture. Two years of fear and loneliness in a morph tank. And that’s not something you just get over, even if you are psycho-assassin, Junco Coot.
Now Junco has to learn to live with the consequences. Her Siblings are suspicious and angry, half her team is dead, Tier is wreaking death and destruction, Lucan is holding his secrets close, and she is spiraling out of control.
There is only one partnership that matters anymore – only one person she will trust and take direction from – and only one way out of the Hell she’s been sentenced to.
Junco is tired of fighting and death. She’s had enough and this time she means to end it – once and for all.
400 pages, Paperback
First published March 27, 2013
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About the author
J.A. Huss
135 books9,042 followersJ.A. Huss never wanted to be a writer and she still dreams of that elusive career as an astronaut. She originally went to school to become an equine veterinarian but soon figured out they keep horrible hours and decided to go to grad school instead. That Ph.D wasn’t all it was cracked up to be (and she really sucked at the whole scientist thing), so she dropped out and got a M.S. in forensic toxicology just to get the whole thing over with as soon as possible.
After graduation she got a job with the state of Colorado as their one and only hog farm inspector and spent her days wandering the Eastern Plains shooting the shit with farmers. After a few years of that, she got bored. And since she was a homeschool mom and actually does love science, she decided to write science textbooks and make online classes for other homeschool moms. She wrote more than two hundred of those workbooks and was the number one publisher at the online homeschool store many times, but eventually she covered every science topic she could think of and ran out of shit to say.
So in 2012 she decided to write fiction instead. That year she released her first three books and started a career that would make her a New York Times bestseller and land her on the USA Today Bestseller’s List eighteen times in the next three years. Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie award in 2016 and 2017 respectively, her audiobook Mr. Perfect was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017, and her book, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Johnathan McClain is her first (and only) writing partner and even though they are worlds apart in just about every way imaginable, it works.
She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.
After graduation she got a job with the state of Colorado as their one and only hog farm inspector and spent her days wandering the Eastern Plains shooting the shit with farmers. After a few years of that, she got bored. And since she was a homeschool mom and actually does love science, she decided to write science textbooks and make online classes for other homeschool moms. She wrote more than two hundred of those workbooks and was the number one publisher at the online homeschool store many times, but eventually she covered every science topic she could think of and ran out of shit to say.
So in 2012 she decided to write fiction instead. That year she released her first three books and started a career that would make her a New York Times bestseller and land her on the USA Today Bestseller’s List eighteen times in the next three years. Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie award in 2016 and 2017 respectively, her audiobook Mr. Perfect was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017, and her book, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Johnathan McClain is her first (and only) writing partner and even though they are worlds apart in just about every way imaginable, it works.
She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.
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July 26, 2019
In Range, Junco really went through hell. Again. And her life was not completely hers to live. And she went crazy trying to figure out what to do, who to be, and if there was still anyone at all she could trust.
She had a plan, though, and she definitely saw that through.
This series is excellent, the action scenes are well done, and I love the mythology.
She had a plan, though, and she definitely saw that through.
This series is excellent, the action scenes are well done, and I love the mythology.
May 6, 2013
3.5 stars
The fourth book in the "I Am Just Junco" series doesn't quite live up to my expectations based upon the previous books. It is still a good read, entertaining and manages to pull you into the story in places. However it feels like being on a treadmill, reading familiar material that doesn't really seem to get you anywhere. For all that it feels like you are standing still, nevertheless it is undoubtedly an entertaining story.
Two years after Inanna stole Junco away from all she knew and loved, suddenly Junco returns, rescued by Lucan. But Lucan may have been two years too late, given all the mental and physical torture Inanna put Junco through. Even Junco Coot has her limits, and they may have been breached long before she is returned to her pre-abduction life as she remembers it. Unfortunately it is no longer life as she knew it, for Inanna has done something to Junco, something irreversible and damning.
Inanna's treatment of Junco seems to have tipped the precarious balance that was Junco's mind, sending her sliding far down the path of insanity. Farther than she has ever gone before, and this time there is no reprieve. She is too old for anyone to use the same methods of helping her get past the horrors of her life, so she must deal with them any way she is able to.
To add insult to injury, Junco is returned just in time to have the fate of the world and two sentient species put on her shoulders. It will be up to her to save everyone in time... that is if she can let go of her plans for revenge long enough.
Clearly there is a fair amount of physical and psychological action in this book, just as there is in the prior three in the series. But Junco still seems to be stuck in a repeating pattern, not really maturing the way she should be - even accounting for all that has happened to her. And the repetition of the same questions that have carried over from prior books is getting a bit stale. As is Junco's response to her life.
But for all that, the story is still eminently compelling and makes you want to keep reading until the very last word of Junco's story is told. Sadly after "Magpie (I Am Jut Junco, #4.5)" we will have to wait until December of 2013 for the final book in this masterfully crafted series. And as anxious as I am to read "Return" when it is released, I am also not looking forward to the end of this series. Ms. Huss has tremendous skill in creating characters that bring you into their lives with them, characters that allow you to experience everything at the same time they do. Definitely a new favorite author for me!
The fourth book in the "I Am Just Junco" series doesn't quite live up to my expectations based upon the previous books. It is still a good read, entertaining and manages to pull you into the story in places. However it feels like being on a treadmill, reading familiar material that doesn't really seem to get you anywhere. For all that it feels like you are standing still, nevertheless it is undoubtedly an entertaining story.
Two years after Inanna stole Junco away from all she knew and loved, suddenly Junco returns, rescued by Lucan. But Lucan may have been two years too late, given all the mental and physical torture Inanna put Junco through. Even Junco Coot has her limits, and they may have been breached long before she is returned to her pre-abduction life as she remembers it. Unfortunately it is no longer life as she knew it, for Inanna has done something to Junco, something irreversible and damning.
Inanna's treatment of Junco seems to have tipped the precarious balance that was Junco's mind, sending her sliding far down the path of insanity. Farther than she has ever gone before, and this time there is no reprieve. She is too old for anyone to use the same methods of helping her get past the horrors of her life, so she must deal with them any way she is able to.
To add insult to injury, Junco is returned just in time to have the fate of the world and two sentient species put on her shoulders. It will be up to her to save everyone in time... that is if she can let go of her plans for revenge long enough.
Clearly there is a fair amount of physical and psychological action in this book, just as there is in the prior three in the series. But Junco still seems to be stuck in a repeating pattern, not really maturing the way she should be - even accounting for all that has happened to her. And the repetition of the same questions that have carried over from prior books is getting a bit stale. As is Junco's response to her life.
But for all that, the story is still eminently compelling and makes you want to keep reading until the very last word of Junco's story is told. Sadly after "Magpie (I Am Jut Junco, #4.5)" we will have to wait until December of 2013 for the final book in this masterfully crafted series. And as anxious as I am to read "Return" when it is released, I am also not looking forward to the end of this series. Ms. Huss has tremendous skill in creating characters that bring you into their lives with them, characters that allow you to experience everything at the same time they do. Definitely a new favorite author for me!
April 11, 2013
Omg!!! Seriously, what a crazily horrible, and messed up ending book three of this series had!!! This review will definitely be giving away spoilers for the previous books, so unless you don't plan to read this series, or you don't care about being spoiled, you don't want to read this.
So….wow. After Junco was stolen away by Inanna at the end of book three, she's changed. A lot. Firstly, being held in a tank and tortured for two years would break anyone and drive them insane, and make them want to get revenge upon their torturer. Secondly, the fact that she no longer has wings and is completely changed forever, just when she was getting used to being an avian definitely impacts Junco. She has a lot of problems staying sane throughout this book, and the secrets and lies are not helping her, whatsoever. Plus, she remembers all of the memories she'd previously lost, and it's so sad whenever they come into the story, because we see how truly messed up Junco's character is. She's feeling tons of anger, and I'd definitely have to say it's well-justified. However, I'll say it again. Junco is incredibly resilient, and it just makes me admire her, even if she is a bit insane.
As for the side characters, I don't think I've ever read a series where they're all so complicated. I was seriously angry at Tier for a while during this book, but by the end of it, he'd won me back over to his side. He's really awesome, and I think he may actually be my second favorite character in this series. Half the time, I didn't know whether or not Junco should trust him, but that's what makes J. A. Huss' writing so great. The other side characters I'm definitely not as fond of. I don't really trust any of them, honestly. They're all just so complex, and nobody wants to give straight answers to anything.
The plot of this book revolves even more around the mythology. The prophecy is coming true, and Junco has to decide who she should trust. However, her main priority is revenge. She wants to kill Inanna for everything she's done, and I can't say that I blame her. So it all makes for a crazy, fast-paced, and intriguing story. There are secrets, lies, fights, and even a little bit of romance.
With all that being said, I can't wait to see what happens in Tier's novella, and in the last part of this story. I've flown through these books ridiculously quickly, and now I need the end of the series. This fourth novel was a wonderful installment in Junco's story, and I can't wait to see how things end up, after the way this part ended. I highly recommend this series if you like complicated characters, action-packed adventures, and well-built worlds and mythologies.
So….wow. After Junco was stolen away by Inanna at the end of book three, she's changed. A lot. Firstly, being held in a tank and tortured for two years would break anyone and drive them insane, and make them want to get revenge upon their torturer. Secondly, the fact that she no longer has wings and is completely changed forever, just when she was getting used to being an avian definitely impacts Junco. She has a lot of problems staying sane throughout this book, and the secrets and lies are not helping her, whatsoever. Plus, she remembers all of the memories she'd previously lost, and it's so sad whenever they come into the story, because we see how truly messed up Junco's character is. She's feeling tons of anger, and I'd definitely have to say it's well-justified. However, I'll say it again. Junco is incredibly resilient, and it just makes me admire her, even if she is a bit insane.
As for the side characters, I don't think I've ever read a series where they're all so complicated. I was seriously angry at Tier for a while during this book, but by the end of it, he'd won me back over to his side. He's really awesome, and I think he may actually be my second favorite character in this series. Half the time, I didn't know whether or not Junco should trust him, but that's what makes J. A. Huss' writing so great. The other side characters I'm definitely not as fond of. I don't really trust any of them, honestly. They're all just so complex, and nobody wants to give straight answers to anything.
The plot of this book revolves even more around the mythology. The prophecy is coming true, and Junco has to decide who she should trust. However, her main priority is revenge. She wants to kill Inanna for everything she's done, and I can't say that I blame her. So it all makes for a crazy, fast-paced, and intriguing story. There are secrets, lies, fights, and even a little bit of romance.
With all that being said, I can't wait to see what happens in Tier's novella, and in the last part of this story. I've flown through these books ridiculously quickly, and now I need the end of the series. This fourth novel was a wonderful installment in Junco's story, and I can't wait to see how things end up, after the way this part ended. I highly recommend this series if you like complicated characters, action-packed adventures, and well-built worlds and mythologies.
March 22, 2013
My Review:
This was a difficult book in more ways than one. But before I get to the review, I need to explain something. I read a LOT...and read the first three books months ago (which equals hundreds of books that I've read since then). As a result, I spent a lot of this book confused...just because this is a REALLY complex world and story line and I had a really hard time remembering all the tiny details from the first three books.
Also, Junco herself is confused. She's gone through 2-3 mindwipes during her lifetime and those memories are slowly coming back, she's lost the last two years being trapped and tortured, and honestly just as no clue who she can trust because everyone is lying to her at various times throughout the story. So yeah, it's hard to keep it all straight. I think that part of that is the nature of the story in this book, but I do think it would have been better if I had read the entire series back to back.
This is also a difficult book because Junco is not in a happy place. She's lost everything and is tired of fighting. She's ready to give up. She's fought her entire life....first as an assassin and then as an avian warrior. Death and murder have been a mainstay of her life for too long and she's lost too many people that she loves. The combination of the loss of Tier and Isten has just been too much for her. As a reader, I ache for her, but I did hit a certain point in this book where I just wanted her to suck it up and deal, like the tough girl we've known her to be before now. But the book is probably pretty realistic for how a 22 year old would deal with all the continuous bad stuff that Junco has had to deal with.
So how did I feel about this book? Confused is the word...the book absolutely kept my interest, but I really had a hard time tracking what exactly was going on and who was doing what. I wouldn't say that I enjoyed it, but I can see that it absolutely was necessary to set up for the final book. And I am looking forward to the conclusion of the series.
I am also very relieved that Magpie Bridge (Tier's novella) is being released at the same time, because I read it immediately after this one and Tier DOES know what's going on...and it cleared up a TON of confusion for me about what exactly was going on....
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This was a difficult book in more ways than one. But before I get to the review, I need to explain something. I read a LOT...and read the first three books months ago (which equals hundreds of books that I've read since then). As a result, I spent a lot of this book confused...just because this is a REALLY complex world and story line and I had a really hard time remembering all the tiny details from the first three books.
Also, Junco herself is confused. She's gone through 2-3 mindwipes during her lifetime and those memories are slowly coming back, she's lost the last two years being trapped and tortured, and honestly just as no clue who she can trust because everyone is lying to her at various times throughout the story. So yeah, it's hard to keep it all straight. I think that part of that is the nature of the story in this book, but I do think it would have been better if I had read the entire series back to back.
This is also a difficult book because Junco is not in a happy place. She's lost everything and is tired of fighting. She's ready to give up. She's fought her entire life....first as an assassin and then as an avian warrior. Death and murder have been a mainstay of her life for too long and she's lost too many people that she loves. The combination of the loss of Tier and Isten has just been too much for her. As a reader, I ache for her, but I did hit a certain point in this book where I just wanted her to suck it up and deal, like the tough girl we've known her to be before now. But the book is probably pretty realistic for how a 22 year old would deal with all the continuous bad stuff that Junco has had to deal with.
So how did I feel about this book? Confused is the word...the book absolutely kept my interest, but I really had a hard time tracking what exactly was going on and who was doing what. I wouldn't say that I enjoyed it, but I can see that it absolutely was necessary to set up for the final book. And I am looking forward to the conclusion of the series.
I am also very relieved that Magpie Bridge (Tier's novella) is being released at the same time, because I read it immediately after this one and Tier DOES know what's going on...and it cleared up a TON of confusion for me about what exactly was going on....
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
February 23, 2016
This book was hard for me. Lots of betrayed trust, depression, insanity, revenge. This story is so complex and really puts you through the ringer. This book is still a 5 star story for me but it was a hard one to get through. I think it can only go up from here.
May 8, 2019
Follows Junco's Liberation From Inanna To Her Taking Her Place With Her Siblings At The Final Judgment Judgement
This book starts with Junco being rescued from Inanna after two years of torture and ends with Junco taking her place with her siblings in the Aves' plan to minimize death and destruction before the judgement.
Things have changed during Junco's long absence. Lucan had quit his position to look for Junco, while Tier took over the Aves. Junco is taken to Gideon's resort penthouse condo to stay for her recovery. Selia is staying there, too, along with several guards, for Junco's safety.
When Junco first awakens, she finds herself in bed with Lucan. He asks her to choose him, and promises to love her for thousands of years. This confuses Junco, but Lucan reassures her he will be patient, then largely disappears. Junco asks why Tier hasn't come to visit her and gets evasive answers from both Gidean and Lucan. When she finally does see him weeks later, he attacks her.
When Junco is finally called to join the 039 and her siblings, she gets a lot of attitude. Nobody has patience with her and everyone expects her to know what has transpired over the last two years, yet nobody takes the time to give her a full update. Rather, she is fed facts piecemeal and never quite gets a handle on things. Selia pays attention to Junco sometimes, but probably only because she is following orders. Junco feels lonely much of the book.
Lucan killed thousands during his search for Junco, and the public blames Junco, so even going out in public is problematic.
Tier and Junco reconnect a few times, patching things up and understanding one another better on a deeper level. However, Tier is busy with work and Junco cannot seem to sit still, so Tier is constantly having to fish her out of trouble.
Junco disappointed me in books two and three of this series, but I found this book to be more satisfying. Junco was once again pulled in different directions, but her primary focus was Tier - and a lot of Gidean, but although she loves Gid, neither she nor he feel the need to begin a physical relationship. While Junco is a complete emotional mess, given her two years of torture it has understandable.
This book starts with Junco being rescued from Inanna after two years of torture and ends with Junco taking her place with her siblings in the Aves' plan to minimize death and destruction before the judgement.
Things have changed during Junco's long absence. Lucan had quit his position to look for Junco, while Tier took over the Aves. Junco is taken to Gideon's resort penthouse condo to stay for her recovery. Selia is staying there, too, along with several guards, for Junco's safety.
When Junco first awakens, she finds herself in bed with Lucan. He asks her to choose him, and promises to love her for thousands of years. This confuses Junco, but Lucan reassures her he will be patient, then largely disappears. Junco asks why Tier hasn't come to visit her and gets evasive answers from both Gidean and Lucan. When she finally does see him weeks later, he attacks her.
When Junco is finally called to join the 039 and her siblings, she gets a lot of attitude. Nobody has patience with her and everyone expects her to know what has transpired over the last two years, yet nobody takes the time to give her a full update. Rather, she is fed facts piecemeal and never quite gets a handle on things. Selia pays attention to Junco sometimes, but probably only because she is following orders. Junco feels lonely much of the book.
Lucan killed thousands during his search for Junco, and the public blames Junco, so even going out in public is problematic.
Tier and Junco reconnect a few times, patching things up and understanding one another better on a deeper level. However, Tier is busy with work and Junco cannot seem to sit still, so Tier is constantly having to fish her out of trouble.
Junco disappointed me in books two and three of this series, but I found this book to be more satisfying. Junco was once again pulled in different directions, but her primary focus was Tier - and a lot of Gidean, but although she loves Gid, neither she nor he feel the need to begin a physical relationship. While Junco is a complete emotional mess, given her two years of torture it has understandable.
November 22, 2017
Parts of me loved it, parts of me were too confused to have a feeling. I think this is a series that requires way more focus and attention than I was able to give it while listening. With the exception of like 4 central chanatacrers, I get everyone confused. And Junco alternates between someone I feel sorry for and someone I'm super annoyed with. I don't like the way she makes choices, at all. I also don't really get what's happening. I know we're marching towards and end of the world type situation and they're trying to save everyone, but I have 1-no idea how the world is supposedly ending and 2-what it is they're doing to save the world. Some of that confusion is my own fault, I'm sure. And some is because Junco doesn't have a clue. And I tend to really like unreliable narrators but at this point I'd like to be a lot less confused. Probably not the best series to have listened to
March 3, 2023
Speechless.
When you think you have all the answers… another plot is thrown into the mix and makes you question what the heck is happening. OMG there was so much going on in this book and I loved it!
Junco is once again being broken by the lies people have told her and my heart just breaks along with her and everything she has been through. The emotional rollercoaster this book took me on had me begging for a happy ending for Junco and even Tier (hopefully together!).
I can’t wait to see what happens next, especially after the way this one ended!
When you think you have all the answers… another plot is thrown into the mix and makes you question what the heck is happening. OMG there was so much going on in this book and I loved it!
Junco is once again being broken by the lies people have told her and my heart just breaks along with her and everything she has been through. The emotional rollercoaster this book took me on had me begging for a happy ending for Junco and even Tier (hopefully together!).
I can’t wait to see what happens next, especially after the way this one ended!
January 30, 2018
This one had a lot of the same pros/cons as earlier ones. But this one in particular didn't feel that much like a complete story - more just half of a really long book with the next one. And it seems like everyone has their own weird motives that you can't tell if they are overlapping or conflicting - and nobody tells the truth to anyone about anything. And Junco is getting more annoying and less interesting.
September 11, 2018
WOW! The ending! Jaw dropping. This book was at first hard for me to follow. I tried to over think what was happening. Once I gave into the fantasy and went with the flow everything started come together and the experience became magical. I think this is my fave book so far. Tier has more of a strong presence and influence in Junco’s fucked up purpose in the prophesy. But again I come back to the ending, shit oh my goodness. I loved it. 5 shattering stars!
February 9, 2023
I don’t have the energy to properly critique this exhausting mess. Our antihero revels in being clueless to a fault, and the author uses her endlessly rotating allegiances as a poor device to maintain tension. It’s all a little bit too knowing, and seems to think it is more clever and opaque than it actually is. It got to the point that I’m now routing for just about everyone but the protagonist.
2 books left.
2 books left.
August 27, 2019
How much more can this poor girl go through? There is so much mixed up in this series from Sci-Fi to Mythology. I would like to see a little more growth in Junco by now. But I can understand why she can't progress. She has been lied to by everyone and can't trust anyone in her life. It's no wonder the poor girl is going a little crazy. I can't wait to see how this series ends.
March 4, 2018
Range: the wild adventures of Junco continue
The plot gets a wee bit complicated in “Range”. There is a convergence of human and avian plans, and a third character stream, known as the high order, enter the mix. Who will Junco choose? What plan has she made for the end?
The plot gets a wee bit complicated in “Range”. There is a convergence of human and avian plans, and a third character stream, known as the high order, enter the mix. Who will Junco choose? What plan has she made for the end?
November 15, 2022
Wow! Oh my word, such a good book. Junco has been retrieved from Inanna. But.... And the ending! Just wow, I have adrenaline coursing around me. I'm straight on to The Magpie Bridge. This story is unputdownable!
July 20, 2020
Dieser Band enthielt unglaublich viel langatmiges Beziehungsgedöns. Habe das nur zu Ende gelesen, weil ich wissen wollte, wie die Geschichte weitergeht.
August 14, 2022
Huh......If she caused them to lose, then I hope she stays shattered, but she is not at fault for the choices that she made because they're her choices. She owns them.
January 1, 2023
This series was amazing a lot different than what I expected. Makes you think outside of the box.
April 12, 2024
DNF - The story was coherent when it started, but it has gotten really convoluted in this book. I just couldn't finish it.
April 3, 2013
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Range is book four in the Junco series. Once again I am blown away by the writing. I feel like I’ve been on a roller coaster when I read a Junco story. Junco has become one of my favorite heroes. She is a hurt, angry, vulnerable, brave, smart, crazy, generous, loving woman. And she just wants the pain to stop. She is tired of being lied to, abused, taken advantage of and taken for granted. She has HAD enough!
I seriously thought the title was Rage at first because Junco feels a massive rage at what’s been done to her. She wants to know why she’s been through hell. She wants her life and all the agony she’s been through to have been for a purpose.
There are powerful, almost angelic like beings in her world and Junco is right up there on the power scale now. Things have been done to her and she’s been forced into a position she didn’t ask for with powers she doesn’t know the range of. Destruction is heading to earth and Junco and the people in her life are racing fate and trying to prevent annihilation.
I love J.A. Huss’ writing. It’s powerful and packs a punch. I was gripped by this story. I had to stop and re-read lines multiple times. Beautiful lines about fate, destiny, loss, love and determination. Junco is very determined to get retribution for what’s been taken from her.
I liked the flashbacks. It helped paint a clearer picture of how she became the woman she is and what hell she’s survived… multiple times. I was in awe of her survival skills. Though her survival was not without cost to her sanity. She gets it. She knows she’s past the brink, but she’s not ready to roll over and quit, she has a task to complete.
As always the secondary characters are very important. I ached for her and Tier’s relationship. I grieved with her over the loss of a loved one. I was glad she had Gideon to keep her grounded. I was mad and sad with her as those she trusts try to keep her in the dark. Gahhh! There were bright moments that made me chuckle, but on the whole this chapter of her journey is very dark and vengeance-y.
A few of my fav lines… It is so hard to pick out a couple to highlight. READ this series!
♥ “So I’m alone. I have no one. Is that what you’re telling me?”
“That’s exactly what I’m telling you.”
I swallow and turn away, hoping he’ll stop me and… I don’t know. Hug me or tell me he’s still here for me…
♥ “I’m…” I cannot even bring myself to say the lie. “I’m not OK, Lucan.”
He sighs. ” I know, Junco. But you will be, I promise.”
♥ “They keep hurting me, Dad.” …. “Not physically., Physical pain has no meaning, I don’t even feel that anymore. They hurt my heart, Dad. And I don’t understand how this can be love….”
♥ I sniffle and wipe my face once again. “When I start the count it all goes away. My insanity, my life–everything is all wiped clean. And it draws me, ya know? Like that count is calling my name. But it’s dangerous because once I start on on the stars, I won’t be able to stop. I’ll be lost. And deep down, I want to be lost, Tier.”
I am glad to know there is another book in the works. This was a painfully beautiful book and I’m not ready to be finished with Junco. I’m aching for the next chapter of her journey. I want so much more for her.
I’m impressed and in awe of the author’s storytelling ability and how much she has made me care. I am caught up in this adventure and all the plots, schemes, aliens, power plays and Junco’s journey. Go read the Junco books if you like science fiction/fantasy, if you are open to a heroine who lives in a brutal, complicated world and fights for peace…. READ Junco.
((hugs))) Kat
The Queen of Tarts
Oh! I also wrote a review cause there was so much I forgot to say...
Originally posted here http://thebooktart.com/new-fiction-re...
Range is book four in the Junco series. Once again I am blown away by the writing. I feel like I’ve been on a roller coaster when I read a Junco story. Junco has become one of my favorite heroes. She is a hurt, angry, vulnerable, brave, smart, crazy, generous, loving woman. And she just wants the pain to stop. She is tired of being lied to, abused, taken advantage of and taken for granted. She has HAD enough!
I seriously thought the title was Rage at first because Junco feels a massive rage at what’s been done to her. She wants to know why she’s been through hell. She wants her life and all the agony she’s been through to have been for a purpose.
There are powerful, almost angelic like beings in her world and Junco is right up there on the power scale now. Things have been done to her and she’s been forced into a position she didn’t ask for with powers she doesn’t know the range of. Destruction is heading to earth and Junco and the people in her life are racing fate and trying to prevent annihilation.
I love J.A. Huss’ writing. It’s powerful and packs a punch. I was gripped by this story. I had to stop and re-read lines multiple times. Beautiful lines about fate, destiny, loss, love and determination. Junco is very determined to get retribution for what’s been taken from her.
I liked the flashbacks. It helped paint a clearer picture of how she became the woman she is and what hell she’s survived… multiple times. I was in awe of her survival skills. Though her survival was not without cost to her sanity. She gets it. She knows she’s past the brink, but she’s not ready to roll over and quit, she has a task to complete.
As always the secondary characters are very important. I ached for her and Tier’s relationship. I grieved with her over the loss of a loved one. I was glad she had Gideon to keep her grounded. I was mad and sad with her as those she trusts try to keep her in the dark. Gahhh! There were bright moments that made me chuckle, but on the whole this chapter of her journey is very dark and vengeance-y.
A few of my fav lines… It is so hard to pick out a couple to highlight. READ this series!
♥ “So I’m alone. I have no one. Is that what you’re telling me?”
“That’s exactly what I’m telling you.”
I swallow and turn away, hoping he’ll stop me and… I don’t know. Hug me or tell me he’s still here for me…
♥ “I’m…” I cannot even bring myself to say the lie. “I’m not OK, Lucan.”
He sighs. ” I know, Junco. But you will be, I promise.”
♥ “They keep hurting me, Dad.” …. “Not physically., Physical pain has no meaning, I don’t even feel that anymore. They hurt my heart, Dad. And I don’t understand how this can be love….”
♥ I sniffle and wipe my face once again. “When I start the count it all goes away. My insanity, my life–everything is all wiped clean. And it draws me, ya know? Like that count is calling my name. But it’s dangerous because once I start on on the stars, I won’t be able to stop. I’ll be lost. And deep down, I want to be lost, Tier.”
I am glad to know there is another book in the works. This was a painfully beautiful book and I’m not ready to be finished with Junco. I’m aching for the next chapter of her journey. I want so much more for her.
I’m impressed and in awe of the author’s storytelling ability and how much she has made me care. I am caught up in this adventure and all the plots, schemes, aliens, power plays and Junco’s journey. Go read the Junco books if you like science fiction/fantasy, if you are open to a heroine who lives in a brutal, complicated world and fights for peace…. READ Junco.
((hugs))) Kat
The Queen of Tarts
April 3, 2013
NO NO NO NO!
WHAT THE F*%K!!!!
excuse me for my language but I need to get this out.
F*CCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!
EDIT:
Original review is posted on: Future Suns
WARNING!!! If you have not read book 1,2 & 3. DO NOT READ ON! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS (and you won't be able to understand most of it anyway lol) and by the way, look at that cover!! (wolf whistle, can't do it in real life)
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU J.A. HUSS???
I stayed up all through the night until 3 o'clock in the morning and my eyes were pouring out like a river. I cried so hard throughout the story and now ... I just want to kill the author. But I can't because I love her too much for writing such an AMAZING SERIES and I also need the fifth book.
Range is the fourth instalment of the I Am Junco series. It continues after when Junco was taken by Inanna (for those who decided to carry on reading, you would have NO idea who Inanna is) and Junco was trapped inside a morph tank in Gad-knows-where. Inanna changed her, changed her into something else.
Now Junco's life is taken away from her. All the people she loves taken away like a ripping piece of paper. I feel so frustrated sometimes when Junco is trying to explain everything to Tier, Lucan, Gideon and everyone but they didn't listen. They were all so concentrated on bringing up the Djed Pillars that they didn't even acknowledge Junco's cries for help (you have no idea what the Djed Pillars are? Read book 1,2 & 3).
Sometimes I feel confused. No, A LOT OF THE TIME I feel confused. Yes I understand that Junco gives her trust to Gideon because he had been there all her life, but what the hell does she sees in him? (according to Tier, I deserve a trip to the beach for saying that. LOL)
This storyline is a very complicated, but it is very interesting. Once you start reading, you can't stop. Some parts of the story are quite confusing, but then it makes sense when you get to the end.
For me, the characters in here are quite annoying at the beginning, but then I understand that they just want to save their planet. Tier (still as hot as usual, swoon) is angry at Junco for losing their 'baby' when he doesn't even know the truth, and then he takes it out on her because he was angry with Lucan also. That really made me angry, but then I couldn't bring myself to stop reading.
Everyone lies to Junco, and I get that they want to protect her since she's like their little sister, but she now had enough. Now, the only thing she's concentrated on doing is kill Inanna -- and she doesn't care if she brings both worlds down with her.
Again, I feel everything that she was feeling. I felt her pain, her anger and all of the emotions going through her head and heart, ripping her to pieces until she only has one piece left. I feel her desperation, wanting to just die and lye in peace or maybe go to Hell. She doesn't care, she just wants to give up. But the thing that broke my heart the most and made me break down right there in front of the computer was that, Junco was already in Hell. I'm not going to explain any of that because then the whole story would be given away.
I cried many times. The tears were just pouring down my face. And the thing that made it worst was that I was listening to The Rope by Hurts (everyone should know that they are my favourite band)
THIS REVIEW CONTINUES ON TO The Magpie Bridge by J.A. Huss
WHAT THE F*%K!!!!
excuse me for my language but I need to get this out.
F*CCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!
EDIT:
Original review is posted on: Future Suns
WARNING!!! If you have not read book 1,2 & 3. DO NOT READ ON! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS (and you won't be able to understand most of it anyway lol) and by the way, look at that cover!! (wolf whistle, can't do it in real life)
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU J.A. HUSS???
I stayed up all through the night until 3 o'clock in the morning and my eyes were pouring out like a river. I cried so hard throughout the story and now ... I just want to kill the author. But I can't because I love her too much for writing such an AMAZING SERIES and I also need the fifth book.
Range is the fourth instalment of the I Am Junco series. It continues after when Junco was taken by Inanna (for those who decided to carry on reading, you would have NO idea who Inanna is) and Junco was trapped inside a morph tank in Gad-knows-where. Inanna changed her, changed her into something else.
Now Junco's life is taken away from her. All the people she loves taken away like a ripping piece of paper. I feel so frustrated sometimes when Junco is trying to explain everything to Tier, Lucan, Gideon and everyone but they didn't listen. They were all so concentrated on bringing up the Djed Pillars that they didn't even acknowledge Junco's cries for help (you have no idea what the Djed Pillars are? Read book 1,2 & 3).
Sometimes I feel confused. No, A LOT OF THE TIME I feel confused. Yes I understand that Junco gives her trust to Gideon because he had been there all her life, but what the hell does she sees in him? (according to Tier, I deserve a trip to the beach for saying that. LOL)
This storyline is a very complicated, but it is very interesting. Once you start reading, you can't stop. Some parts of the story are quite confusing, but then it makes sense when you get to the end.
For me, the characters in here are quite annoying at the beginning, but then I understand that they just want to save their planet. Tier (still as hot as usual, swoon) is angry at Junco for losing their 'baby' when he doesn't even know the truth, and then he takes it out on her because he was angry with Lucan also. That really made me angry, but then I couldn't bring myself to stop reading.
Everyone lies to Junco, and I get that they want to protect her since she's like their little sister, but she now had enough. Now, the only thing she's concentrated on doing is kill Inanna -- and she doesn't care if she brings both worlds down with her.
Again, I feel everything that she was feeling. I felt her pain, her anger and all of the emotions going through her head and heart, ripping her to pieces until she only has one piece left. I feel her desperation, wanting to just die and lye in peace or maybe go to Hell. She doesn't care, she just wants to give up. But the thing that broke my heart the most and made me break down right there in front of the computer was that, Junco was already in Hell. I'm not going to explain any of that because then the whole story would be given away.
I cried many times. The tears were just pouring down my face. And the thing that made it worst was that I was listening to The Rope by Hurts (everyone should know that they are my favourite band)
THIS REVIEW CONTINUES ON TO The Magpie Bridge by J.A. Huss
March 28, 2013
Range is exactly what I've come to expect from Ms. Huss' writing. It is extremely well written, has white-knuckle suspense and action, and continues the unique story that is Junco Coot. Range is a bit darker than the previous books, and that's saying something. We get a deeper look into Junco's psyche and quite honestly, it's a rather scary place to see.
"It's so much easier to just do what you're told and besides, this is my one true purpose and you can't be half a killer. You just gotta embrace your inner evil, that's what I think. Just be who you were born to be."
One recurrent theme with Junco is her feeling of loneliness and her desire not to be alone. We witness and many characters have commented on her habit of looking at the stars. Junco explains this,
"They always come back because they are constant. They never leave me, they make their celestial orbit and move through the night, but they are one hundred percent predictable."
The action in Range revolves around Junco and her fight with sanity as well as the End of Days events leading up to the angels arriving and the war that will ensue. I'm not gonna lie - this is some deep shit. Ms. Huss says she likes to keep her readers guessing and asking questions. Well, I'm making attempts to guess where this will go and asking lots of questions...the most pertinent of which being "When do I get to read book 5?!?"
Junco is vulnerable, confused, and lonely in Range. You would be too, if you'd been through even half what this girl has been through. And she's being asked to endure even more. The story line seems fractured with the memories Junco is experiencing and the present. I think this is intentional and works well in portraying Junco's inner turmoil. One observation I've made several times about Junco is how much I admire her resiliency. She seemingly can survive everything thrown her way. So I'd like to say that she's still a bit bent but not broken...but I'm not entirely sure that's true anymore. I'm certainly anxious to learn the outcome.
"It's so much easier to just do what you're told and besides, this is my one true purpose and you can't be half a killer. You just gotta embrace your inner evil, that's what I think. Just be who you were born to be."
One recurrent theme with Junco is her feeling of loneliness and her desire not to be alone. We witness and many characters have commented on her habit of looking at the stars. Junco explains this,
"They always come back because they are constant. They never leave me, they make their celestial orbit and move through the night, but they are one hundred percent predictable."
The action in Range revolves around Junco and her fight with sanity as well as the End of Days events leading up to the angels arriving and the war that will ensue. I'm not gonna lie - this is some deep shit. Ms. Huss says she likes to keep her readers guessing and asking questions. Well, I'm making attempts to guess where this will go and asking lots of questions...the most pertinent of which being "When do I get to read book 5?!?"
Junco is vulnerable, confused, and lonely in Range. You would be too, if you'd been through even half what this girl has been through. And she's being asked to endure even more. The story line seems fractured with the memories Junco is experiencing and the present. I think this is intentional and works well in portraying Junco's inner turmoil. One observation I've made several times about Junco is how much I admire her resiliency. She seemingly can survive everything thrown her way. So I'd like to say that she's still a bit bent but not broken...but I'm not entirely sure that's true anymore. I'm certainly anxious to learn the outcome.
June 20, 2019
Welcome back, Junco! I have to say I missed the crazy foul-mouthed girl. In this book, she's even crazier than ever, but that's just because of all the shit that she's been through. I swear, this girl has gone through all sorts of hell and there's only so much that one person can take, even if she is more powerful and devious than anyone ever realizes. In Range we see just how broken, confused, vulnerable and alone Junco is. She doesn't really know who she can trust and she's on the brink of going completely insane, but we still see her planning her course of action and following her guts. She's still this totally imperfect character that you would root for any time. She's still my favorite thing in this series and it's just as well because this book had so many things going on.
I guess it's been a while since I read the previous books because I got a bit confused and lost with all the myths, religion, and the science stuff in this book. There was so much going on and it had so many little twists that I couldn't understand and follow anymore. I had to keep reminding myself that I was reading a science fiction fantasy. It was so crazy, but I found it interesting at the same time because I never would have thought about those things. I would have to commend the author for that.
I have to say this isn't my favorite book in the series, but it was still a great read and I cannot wait to find out how this series ends.
I received a review copy of this book at no cost and with no obligations. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Read my blog post here.
I guess it's been a while since I read the previous books because I got a bit confused and lost with all the myths, religion, and the science stuff in this book. There was so much going on and it had so many little twists that I couldn't understand and follow anymore. I had to keep reminding myself that I was reading a science fiction fantasy. It was so crazy, but I found it interesting at the same time because I never would have thought about those things. I would have to commend the author for that.
I have to say this isn't my favorite book in the series, but it was still a great read and I cannot wait to find out how this series ends.
I received a review copy of this book at no cost and with no obligations. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Read my blog post here.
April 24, 2013
Oh junco! I just love these books. I was a little smarter this time and I re-read the last quarter of flight so I wouldn't feel overwhelmed. I have a tough time keeping up w character names, who they are/were, what part they play in the story. All that jazz. I get nervous sometimes that I missed something very important. The books are full of information and I'm sure if I re- read them I would be like "oooh!! That's what they meant!" Anyway all of that aside, I love the books. I say the same thing in every review. Slightly confused, but it kept a good steady pace. The junco in this book is a little different from the others. You can feel her moods throughout, she seems completely lost at times. Happy this book had more Tier ( love him) and the ending!!! Junco! Nooo! I bought magpie bridge as soon as I finished bc I read that we get some answers. Can't wait for the last book! Like I said I get nervous I missed something, sometimes idk what they are even doing or why they are doing it? And I go back and re read. But I'm never unhappy reading them! Bookies everywhere will hate this but I think these would make awesome movies or an awesome tv series. I don't care! Id love to actually see what I'm visualizing. Maybe I will re read the whole series before the last one comes out just so I feel like I'm on top of the story. I read so much sometimes I think I fly passed details and these books def have details. Great read!!! Thanks again!
March 13, 2016
There is only so much one girl can take. Forgiveness has a limit. There are only so many lies that can be ignored, only so many secrets that can remain hidden, and only so many memories that can be repressed. Junco Coot is back, but the world is about to wish she wasn't.
Range has probably been the most intense book so far. A lot is going on in Junco's life. Major changes that she has to adapt to. The big fight is looming and Junco's sanity is hanging by a thread. So many unknowns and you still don't know who falls on the side of friend or foe. One minute you want to punch the dynamic duo aka Lucan and Tier right in the throat but the next they have you wanting to jump in their lap. Gah! I'm still rooting for Lucan. I just love that guy...good and bad. And Gideon I'm still trying to figure out. I really want to like him. JA is really f'ing with my head and emotions during this entire series. And that end? Make sure you have the next book lined up. Trust me!
The time for fate is over. Because this is destiny.
Range has probably been the most intense book so far. A lot is going on in Junco's life. Major changes that she has to adapt to. The big fight is looming and Junco's sanity is hanging by a thread. So many unknowns and you still don't know who falls on the side of friend or foe. One minute you want to punch the dynamic duo aka Lucan and Tier right in the throat but the next they have you wanting to jump in their lap. Gah! I'm still rooting for Lucan. I just love that guy...good and bad. And Gideon I'm still trying to figure out. I really want to like him. JA is really f'ing with my head and emotions during this entire series. And that end? Make sure you have the next book lined up. Trust me!
The time for fate is over. Because this is destiny.
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April 23, 2014WHO IS JUNCO?
4 STARS!!!
Who is Junco? I have no clue. Just when I think I got it figured out, here comes the wrench. There's SO SO SO much to comprehend in this series, I felt like I was losing my mind trying to figure it out. AND I do get, but I could never explain it out loud.
Junco bothered me in this book, for numerous reasons. I never did feel the connection with Gid, or why Junco was loyal him. Maybe because he wasn't there from the beginning for me, but yet he was for Junco.
Where was my Warrior Junco? I get all the pain she went through, sadly it broke her. Revenge was all she sought.
O.M.G. these books have consumed my life! I can't wait to see how all this ends. Please leave satisfied!
4 STARS!!!
Who is Junco? I have no clue. Just when I think I got it figured out, here comes the wrench. There's SO SO SO much to comprehend in this series, I felt like I was losing my mind trying to figure it out. AND I do get, but I could never explain it out loud.
Junco bothered me in this book, for numerous reasons. I never did feel the connection with Gid, or why Junco was loyal him. Maybe because he wasn't there from the beginning for me, but yet he was for Junco.
Where was my Warrior Junco? I get all the pain she went through, sadly it broke her. Revenge was all she sought.
O.M.G. these books have consumed my life! I can't wait to see how all this ends. Please leave satisfied!
June 16, 2015
Crack ....... that is the sound of my broken heart. When I started reading this series I had no idea how it would get me in. I am so taken with Junco, her struggle, her courage, her burning desire for love, friendship, peace - and the never ending quest for the truth. Everyone seems to use Junco for their own ends. Yeah, I love the other characters, however, I am with Junco - who is telling the truth?
This is just a brilliant story and journey I am on with Junco, even if my emotions have been stretched to this limits.
This is just a brilliant story and journey I am on with Junco, even if my emotions have been stretched to this limits.
May 25, 2013
2.5 Stars
Worst one so far. It was extra depressing and I got so fed up with everyone's treatment of Junco (Tier at the beginning was terrible). The story was all over the place; I couldn't really summarise it. I hated the ending and just wanted Junco to be happy. The author does write Junco very well and her mental instability is clear. I'm really hoping for an amazing final novella from Tier's POV.
Worst one so far. It was extra depressing and I got so fed up with everyone's treatment of Junco (Tier at the beginning was terrible). The story was all over the place; I couldn't really summarise it. I hated the ending and just wanted Junco to be happy. The author does write Junco very well and her mental instability is clear. I'm really hoping for an amazing final novella from Tier's POV.
December 12, 2013
oh man, that was awesome! ugly and dark and hopeless and awesome! now u are gonna read half way and be all- ah crap, this series is about ANGELS and God stuff. it is ruined!ruined!- BUT NO. persevere, because it is so not about that. it isn't. I promise. aliens baby. alien babies. alien baby makers and more. such a good book. freaking awesome in originality, crushing in its despair, and so bad ass in its vengeance. so much vengeance. and righteous fury. wicked!
February 26, 2016
Holy cliffy Batman!
So when starting Range you need to take everything you thought you knew and throw it out the window. I can't even begin to sort out everything dear Junco is dealing with. Girlfriend has a lot going on. Through the course of this book I have been sad, happy, deceived and scared. So much is going on and we are finding out new information all of the time. I'm not sure how my normal life will be satisfying when I finish this series. I'm addicted to the adventure!
So when starting Range you need to take everything you thought you knew and throw it out the window. I can't even begin to sort out everything dear Junco is dealing with. Girlfriend has a lot going on. Through the course of this book I have been sad, happy, deceived and scared. So much is going on and we are finding out new information all of the time. I'm not sure how my normal life will be satisfying when I finish this series. I'm addicted to the adventure!
April 1, 2014
This YA/NA series really grabbed me. I LOVED the suspense, futuristic theme, intriguing characters, and non-stop action. Unfortunately, this book dragged way too much crying and depression. I really, really, really, miss the action! That said, I will p/u the next book. I can't get enough of J.A. Huss.
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