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Realm Walker #2
Death's Daughter
Juliana Norris, Realm Walker with the Agency, is an Altered. A fact that she runs up against every time she's forced to work with human police officers, and their species-ist commissioner, on cases they can't solve themselves. Which happens more than they would like to admit.
Her gift--the quality that makes her the best Realm Walker in the business, without boast--is the ability to read magical signatures. Whether the gift came from her father, the dark fae god of death, or the mage mother she can't remember, is anyone's guess. And when Altered children start going missing with only wild magical signatures as clues, her heritage is the last thing on her mind.
She can't afford such distractions, and she definitely can't afford to worry about the fact that her mate, master vampire Thomas Kendrick, hasn't spoken to her since she saved him from a demon--maybe it's because she had to stab him to do so. Because whoever is kidnapping these children must be very powerful to wield wild magic. Very powerful, and very dangerous indeed.
Her gift--the quality that makes her the best Realm Walker in the business, without boast--is the ability to read magical signatures. Whether the gift came from her father, the dark fae god of death, or the mage mother she can't remember, is anyone's guess. And when Altered children start going missing with only wild magical signatures as clues, her heritage is the last thing on her mind.
She can't afford such distractions, and she definitely can't afford to worry about the fact that her mate, master vampire Thomas Kendrick, hasn't spoken to her since she saved him from a demon--maybe it's because she had to stab him to do so. Because whoever is kidnapping these children must be very powerful to wield wild magic. Very powerful, and very dangerous indeed.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2014
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Kathleen Collins
10 books117 followersKathleen Collins has been writing since Kindergarten. And while her ability has drastically improved, her stories are still about fantasy worlds and the people who play in them. After surviving two strokes, she managed to finish pending projects, but new works are few and far between. She appreciates hearing from her readers.
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February 10, 2021
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Might Contain Spoilers*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
In the second book in the series Juliana ‘Jules’ Norris (27), a Realm Walker for the Agency, who tracks deadly paranormal quarry using her unique ability to see magical signatures, a racing against time to find missing children before they turn up dead. With her mate, Thomas Kendrick (nearly a 1000 years ), a master vampire, still trying to win her back and her boss being difficult, Juliana must do everything to save the kid. Overall, I still like this series, I do, but I seriously don't feel any chemistry between Juliana and Thomas. Juliana keeps him so far away that it's impossible to feel any love coming from her to him. Everything he says or wants, she does the opposite. It's getting quite annoying and frustrating. It's also makes me angry that Juliana want to keep their 'relationship' a secret; it's not like they are just boyfriend and girlfriend, they are literally United for life. Then there's the fact that Thomas doesn't act like he's almost 1000 years old. It was also very predictable as I knew who was the bad guy pretty fast. I had hoped for something more as I didn't remember anything from the first time reading this. I'll still continue the series.
Other characters:
→ Nathaniel West, a 150-year-old werewolf with an immunity to silver and Juliana's mentor at the Agency.
→ Michael Bishop, the only one Thomas trust with his life and, more importantly, Juliana’s. He's also friend. Michael was Thomas’s second, the one that would take over his territory should anything happen to him.
→ Sara Piper (several 100 years younger than Thomas), Thomas's sister. Her husband, James Piper, Thomas’s brother-in-law, was also an inkmage and the leader of the Gathering. The Gathering was the mage equivalent of the vampire Council, only much larger and more structured. Rachel Juliana Piper, Sara and James's daughter.
→ Jeremiah Grace (looks 30), Juliana’s screener with the Agency and a fire elemental Anna, his wife for seventy years, a Celtic demigoddess of love who retired from the responsibilities after meeting Jeremiah. And their boys, twins, Simon and Seamus, were in their fifties.
→ Ben Nichols, vampire and Juliana's boss.
→ Raoul DeSoto, a vampire who was a black mage before turning. When Thomas left seven years ago, he left Raoul as the leader of the local coven. Raoul then tortured, raped and left Juliana for dead.
→ Aeron Rowantree, Juliana's father who was one of the higher gods of the dark fae; god of death.
→ Leo, a Walker from Brazil. A rare serpentine fae from the Amazon, Leo could literally taste a lie. He could get a sense of it in the air, but his gift was most accurate if he licked the skin of the person talking.
Detective Warren Taft, the head detective of the case of missing kids. A witch.
→ Phipps, the police commissioner,
→ Warden Hamilton Clayton, a mage; a powerful one.
→ Warden Deke, an ogre
→ Warden Joshua ‘Rebel’, a djinn
→ Oliver, a ghoul.
→ Mephisto, a "friend" of Thomas who's upper half was an old man with a full head of wiry, gray hair and a grizzled beard and his bottom half was that of a giant, fuzzy black spider with orange stripes. Owns a carnival?
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Urban Fantasy (M/F)
Series: - Series, Book Two.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Thomas Kendrick.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - Unsure.
Rating - 3 stars.
First read review:
Rate: 3.5 Stars.
February 24, 2014
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I liked this book, but less than the previous one. Since I reread the first book just before starting this one, I think that the flaws in the writing were highlighted and more difficult for me to ignore. One of the biggest problems I had is the alternance of POV between Juliana and Thomas, which happens every few paragraphs. We hear both their thoughts about almost everyone of their interactions, which is repetitive and makes their misunderstandings even more annoying. Indeed, like in the last book, the romance is the weak point of the story for me. After what happened in the last book, I would have thought that they were past misunderstandings and that they would finally have a talk, rather than having Thomas having to "take care of things" and Juliana thinking he is avoiding her. Again. Fortunately, the discussion still happens, if not between the two books, at least during this one, but I do really hope the author will find another way to create drama in the next book. Their misunderstandings do not so much concerned important things than almost every replies of their discussions; Thomas keep trying to protect her, take care of her and take decision for her despite knowing how she hates that and Juliana keep getting excessively offended and misunderstanding his intentions. I know that they changed a lot during the years they were separated, but I would still expect people in love and married to have known each other better.
As for the plot, I found it interesting. Unfortunately I guessed who the killer was as soon as he was introduced. I don't know if it was wanted by the author, but because of that I was a bit annoyed at Juliana for ignoring all the little hints and what for me was obvious. Also, this is a police case with a dozen of missing children that quickly become a serial killer case and, paranormal or not, I don't think that the way the police and government handle the case is really credible. However I manage to get over my annoyance to enjoy the story and the further revelations we get about the world.
The characters are the same as in the last book, with Juliana and Thomas in the centre, then their family and co-workers. However, apart from Jeremiah, those characters play a less important role and are replaced by new secondary characters: a police officer, Taft, and Wardens sent by Thomas to collaborate with Juliana on the case. The Wardens are interesting and I'd like to learn more about them in the next book.
This series is still interesting and I will read the next one, but I hope that there will not be as much misunderstanding and quarrelling between Juliana and Thomas in it.
I liked this book, but less than the previous one. Since I reread the first book just before starting this one, I think that the flaws in the writing were highlighted and more difficult for me to ignore. One of the biggest problems I had is the alternance of POV between Juliana and Thomas, which happens every few paragraphs. We hear both their thoughts about almost everyone of their interactions, which is repetitive and makes their misunderstandings even more annoying. Indeed, like in the last book, the romance is the weak point of the story for me. After what happened in the last book, I would have thought that they were past misunderstandings and that they would finally have a talk, rather than having Thomas having to "take care of things" and Juliana thinking he is avoiding her. Again. Fortunately, the discussion still happens, if not between the two books, at least during this one, but I do really hope the author will find another way to create drama in the next book. Their misunderstandings do not so much concerned important things than almost every replies of their discussions; Thomas keep trying to protect her, take care of her and take decision for her despite knowing how she hates that and Juliana keep getting excessively offended and misunderstanding his intentions. I know that they changed a lot during the years they were separated, but I would still expect people in love and married to have known each other better.
As for the plot, I found it interesting. Unfortunately I guessed who the killer was as soon as he was introduced. I don't know if it was wanted by the author, but because of that I was a bit annoyed at Juliana for ignoring all the little hints and what for me was obvious. Also, this is a police case with a dozen of missing children that quickly become a serial killer case and, paranormal or not, I don't think that the way the police and government handle the case is really credible. However I manage to get over my annoyance to enjoy the story and the further revelations we get about the world.
The characters are the same as in the last book, with Juliana and Thomas in the centre, then their family and co-workers. However, apart from Jeremiah, those characters play a less important role and are replaced by new secondary characters: a police officer, Taft, and Wardens sent by Thomas to collaborate with Juliana on the case. The Wardens are interesting and I'd like to learn more about them in the next book.
This series is still interesting and I will read the next one, but I hope that there will not be as much misunderstanding and quarrelling between Juliana and Thomas in it.
April 7, 2014
Death’s Daughter is even better than its debut Realm Walker. It was well written and it had an exciting pace. Ms. Collins did a wonderful job with the world building but what hooked me was the mystery that needed solving and the romance between the protagonists.
Death’s Daughter takes off about two weeks from when Realm Walker had ended. Julianna has yet to talk to Thomas and still unsure of where their relationship stands. However, by the end of this book, Ms. Collins gives them a more definitive relationship. I am impressed with how subtle Ms. Collins brought them back together. There was nothing instant to their rekindling which made it so easy to believe and fall in love right along with them. Now that Thomas is back for good, it was just a matter of time that Julianna comes to terms on how they really feel for each other.
“Should you cease to exist, so would I.” ~ Thomas Kendrick, Master Vampire.
This is what I love about immortal romace. There is a state of a never-ending-love for their mates but if he or she “ceased to exist” the other perished, as well. So dramatic I know, but oh, so romantic. I just adored Thomas and how he treated Julianna. Despite his state of “alphaness”, he tried his best to step back and let her be the kick ass heroine that she is.
Collins solidified the world building a bit more. Julianna’s heritage was explored further. I’m very curious and I wish to read more about her parentage. I am in awe on how strong she is, not just physically but mentally. But I guess, a more fitting question is how many lives does this girl have? One after the next incident, she continues to get up and continue to fight another day. I have to say though; she has a little bit of help from another male. *zips mouth*. Although if you read Realm Walker, you can probably guess who it is.
I love that Ms. Collins hooked me to the case Julianna was working on. It made me want to help solve it though I didn’t do a great job at it. The mystery of whom The Thief was actually surprised me. The twist and turns of the story certainly swayed me away from who the real perpetrator really is. It may have been in front of my face, but I just didn’t expect it. Bottom line though is that I enjoyed this book a great deal. I can’t wait to read more of Ms. Collins’ work.
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December 31, 2014
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
This is definitely an urban fantasy series I want to continue! I only wish I had read the first book before reading this one.
Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker called to help investigate a number of missing children who are hybrids: half human and half Altered. In a race against time to find as many alive children as possible, this novel demonstrates a great mixture of urban fantasy, romance and suspense with plot twists to keep you intrigued.
Juliana Norris is everything I like in an UF character. Strong, kickass and independent. She also has a mate who would die for her. Albeit their history is a bit rocky and I think I would have understood better had I read the earlier book, in this book, the both prove just how good they are together. There is nothing I love more than a strong UF heroine with a mate is utterly and completely in love with her and would do anything for her.
ARC Courtesy of NetGalley and Carina Press
This is definitely an urban fantasy series I want to continue! I only wish I had read the first book before reading this one.
Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker called to help investigate a number of missing children who are hybrids: half human and half Altered. In a race against time to find as many alive children as possible, this novel demonstrates a great mixture of urban fantasy, romance and suspense with plot twists to keep you intrigued.
Juliana Norris is everything I like in an UF character. Strong, kickass and independent. She also has a mate who would die for her. Albeit their history is a bit rocky and I think I would have understood better had I read the earlier book, in this book, the both prove just how good they are together. There is nothing I love more than a strong UF heroine with a mate is utterly and completely in love with her and would do anything for her.
ARC Courtesy of NetGalley and Carina Press
September 26, 2018
Death's Daughter the second in the Realm Walker series is as good if not better than the first. This story twisted me up and spat me out but left me in a much better place than the first book. Take a police drama and mash it with a paranormal romance and mix in a bit of urban fantasy and you have Death's Daughter.
April 18, 2014
A robust police procedural with hints of gothic romance, DEATH’S DAUGHTER deftly blends magic and murder. Though this investigation is easy to follow on it’s own, most of the relationship baggage (both romantic and professional) will be lost on new readers. But if REALM WALKER is as well paced and entertaining as DEATH’S DAUGHTER, starting at book one will be no hardship.
Juliana Norris is a one woman, magical CSI lab, able to sense traces of magic and Altered ancestry with a single, glowing glance. When pushed to her limit, however, as she is by the kidnapping and murder of these children, she has to dole out her strength, balancing magical information against the debilitating headaches that make her worthless as an investigator. Though a minor part of the story, I liked this push pull, as it gives Juliana time to show off her more mundane investigation skills. Her vampire mate is very much present for this investigation as well, but as this is my first Realm Walker book, it took me a little while to catch up on their romance.
Reminiscent of MARK OF THE DEMON and the early Kara Gillian books, DEATH’S DAUGHTER is a perfect blend of paranormal romance and police procedural. And while I’m excited for book 3, in the meantime, I’m going to go back and enjoy what I missed in book 1, REALM WALKER.
Sexual Content: Sex scene, references to rape.
Juliana Norris is a one woman, magical CSI lab, able to sense traces of magic and Altered ancestry with a single, glowing glance. When pushed to her limit, however, as she is by the kidnapping and murder of these children, she has to dole out her strength, balancing magical information against the debilitating headaches that make her worthless as an investigator. Though a minor part of the story, I liked this push pull, as it gives Juliana time to show off her more mundane investigation skills. Her vampire mate is very much present for this investigation as well, but as this is my first Realm Walker book, it took me a little while to catch up on their romance.
Reminiscent of MARK OF THE DEMON and the early Kara Gillian books, DEATH’S DAUGHTER is a perfect blend of paranormal romance and police procedural. And while I’m excited for book 3, in the meantime, I’m going to go back and enjoy what I missed in book 1, REALM WALKER.
Sexual Content: Sex scene, references to rape.
November 20, 2018
Juliana is having some issues. There is this huge case going on, but because of politics she isn't able to be a part of it. Not only that, but she has to deal with her boss being a major jerk, and her mate isn't speaking to her. She's unsure what to do next, but when more children go missing she won't have a choice but to join in on the case.
This book was a lot better than the first one. The mystery in it was just awesome! I loved that, and I really liked the relationship between Juliana and Thomas as well. And a lot of secrets came out, but I was really sad about the ending. That was not cool. Other than that I look forward to more.
This book was a lot better than the first one. The mystery in it was just awesome! I loved that, and I really liked the relationship between Juliana and Thomas as well. And a lot of secrets came out, but I was really sad about the ending. That was not cool. Other than that I look forward to more.
April 18, 2014
This was a 5 star book till the third to last chapter ... There were three incidents which could or should have had a really Big emotional impact ... But Mrs. Collins did Not really use it that way.
Review to come
Review to come
June 2, 2018
BEWARE LOT OF SPOILERS
Meh, saw it long coming that Taft was the child thief.
I was also irritated by the bad choosing of names.
The killer was killed the Thief. Well, you go for thinking of that.
Juliana worked at the Agency. James is head of the Gathering. And Thomas is a Warden for the Council.
Jesus Christ. By just using capital letters for normal words, you aren't giving names!
And everyone agrees with Juliana the whole time, but most of the time she is not reasonable. She fainted when confronted with Raoul, because she overextended herself. Nobody actually wins in that situation. So when they would supposedly see the THIEF at the fair, Juliana would faint again, because she's blooding through all her pores.
She's just not that bright.
But EVERYONE seems to like her.
SHE brought Taft to Sara's home, she did not think it through. Because of her Sara's dead.
But no, James does not blame Juliana for that. No, by god, nobody can blame Juliana for anything, because she is soooo awesome and gorgeous and soo intelligent. And Thomas doesn't even grieve for his sibling. He is there to comfort Juliana of course.
Ben's right to fire her, she never follows protocol. I would not want someone working for me, if she never listens to her superiors. Her superior may be wrong, but she'll just have to take it to someone higher up then.
And now the romance with Thomas. I do not like Thomas, he is too controlling, does not have any humor and simply no character. All that we know is that he loves Juliana. That is what defines him as a character. Constantly thinking about her, raging for her, jealous of the people that also hold a piece of her heart. How could anyone be with someone like that?
Thomas was reduced to a 2D character. A name on a page. Never coming to life in my eyes.
Juliana is not a female heroine I can relate to. She doesn't think things through and Collins is writing the whole book as a serenade to how awesome she is. Every character in the book is there so Juliana can look awesome.
I want to end my review with a comment on the plot. The killer practically revealed himself to Juliana, not even thinking about the consequences for kidnapping an officer (which would be so unlike him, he made sure in all his crime scenes that he could not be caught, why the hell would he risk that?)
Joya never figured it out, until it was pressed in her face.
We went through all her investigative work, to only be handed the killer.
The plot just wasn't satisfactory.
By making Juliana like the ghoul, we could eliminate him from our suspect list. I never thought he was the killer. Collins never convinced me. But she put a spotlight on Taft.
The detective that never came up with anything for the research, no, Juliana did everything.
With Taft yelling that he knew she would figure it out. Taft looking for a fight with Thomas. With everyone not trusting Taft. Hello, could it be more obvious?
Sure, if you've never read a detective novel, maybe it would have taken you a bit longer to figure it out, but you would not have been surprised when it was revealed that he was the man that is called a lousy name.
October 28, 2019
Now this series is getting interesting. The end of the villain seemed a little anticlimatic to me but the story held my interest from beginning to end. I'm looking forward to the next one.
January 6, 2021
I enjoyed it. It was near the end I figured out who it could be.
I am saddened that Rachel's mom died.
I am saddened that Rachel's mom died.
November 7, 2014
**Warning: Book 1 spoilers ahead....
Pertinent information from my review of Book 1 that is also relevant for my review of Book 2 ~ Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker with mixed heritage: half-dark fae and half-mage. She has a gift that allows her to see the signatures of the various Altered that walk among the humans for tracking purposes and and uncanny ability to spring back to life after being declared dead.
Children are vanishing at an alarming rate; being plucked from public places without anyone recalling what happened. The suspicious part is that all of the children are Altered - half human and half otherworldly. The only person that the Agency knows can do what needs to be done to solve these crimes is Realm Walker Juliana Norris. Who just happens to be fresh off of a suspension for deeds done in Realm Walker, Book 1. When the children reappear one family's worth at a time, dead and missing body parts, it's up to Julianna and her team to stop the killer.
Unfortunately, Juliana not only has to deal with the disappearances, she has a human in her way. Phipps is pro-human and hates anything that's not 100% living, breathing homosapien. He wants nothing to do with the Altered unless he can take credit for it and cast shadows on the Agency. The missing children, however, don't have time for the politics between the Agency and the police force.
Juliana is a likable main female character. Her compassion could be interpreted as a weakness but it's not. It's her motivator and gives her the drive she needs to do the families and the missing children justice, just as they deserve. She can't give up and walk away when the victims are so young and can't defend themselves. She does anything and everything she can to try and bring the children back to their parents alive, as opposed to in a pine box.
Thomas is also a huge part of Death's Daughter. He's back and trying to win over Juliana since he abandoned her 7 years prior. Or at least he was until she had to stab him in Book 1. Now she's back to being completely alone since Thomas isn't talking to her anymore. What a complicated relationship Juliana and Thomas have. So many misunderstands and the lack of communication is infuriating. Plus, Juliana is very head-strong and independent so any help offered or suggestions made Thomas have her automatically doing/saying/thinking the direct opposite.
We have many returning characters and some that are brand new. The Wardens are very nice group of guys that provide the protection that Juliana may need as her case develops. Taft is a new agent for the police force. Of course, we have the core group that's back, minus any that perished in Book 1. Each secondary character plays out their role perfectly. Good or bad, these characters were written well.
Realm Walker is a gritty urban fantasy that keeps the reader intrigued from the get go. So many red herrings are tossed about in Death's Daughter; so many seeds planted that the reader is lead on a wild goose chase from start to finish. Just when you think you know who's involved, they are either discredited or another suspect is introduced.
I absolutely love this series. The author's writing draws in the reader and keeps them engaged. The investigation into the kidnappings and deaths keeps Juliana and her team busy which translates to a lot of action between the pages. There is never a dull moment and while they are trying to find the kids and their kidnapper, Juliana's enemy Raoul has resurfaced and is actively seeking her out. Now she has to stay one step ahead of Raoul and find the kidnapper before he/she leaves Juliana anymore calling cards.
Please note that this book does contain adult scenes.
Review copy courtesy of the publisher, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.
Pertinent information from my review of Book 1 that is also relevant for my review of Book 2 ~ Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker with mixed heritage: half-dark fae and half-mage. She has a gift that allows her to see the signatures of the various Altered that walk among the humans for tracking purposes and and uncanny ability to spring back to life after being declared dead.
Children are vanishing at an alarming rate; being plucked from public places without anyone recalling what happened. The suspicious part is that all of the children are Altered - half human and half otherworldly. The only person that the Agency knows can do what needs to be done to solve these crimes is Realm Walker Juliana Norris. Who just happens to be fresh off of a suspension for deeds done in Realm Walker, Book 1. When the children reappear one family's worth at a time, dead and missing body parts, it's up to Julianna and her team to stop the killer.
Unfortunately, Juliana not only has to deal with the disappearances, she has a human in her way. Phipps is pro-human and hates anything that's not 100% living, breathing homosapien. He wants nothing to do with the Altered unless he can take credit for it and cast shadows on the Agency. The missing children, however, don't have time for the politics between the Agency and the police force.
Juliana is a likable main female character. Her compassion could be interpreted as a weakness but it's not. It's her motivator and gives her the drive she needs to do the families and the missing children justice, just as they deserve. She can't give up and walk away when the victims are so young and can't defend themselves. She does anything and everything she can to try and bring the children back to their parents alive, as opposed to in a pine box.
Thomas is also a huge part of Death's Daughter. He's back and trying to win over Juliana since he abandoned her 7 years prior. Or at least he was until she had to stab him in Book 1. Now she's back to being completely alone since Thomas isn't talking to her anymore. What a complicated relationship Juliana and Thomas have. So many misunderstands and the lack of communication is infuriating. Plus, Juliana is very head-strong and independent so any help offered or suggestions made Thomas have her automatically doing/saying/thinking the direct opposite.
We have many returning characters and some that are brand new. The Wardens are very nice group of guys that provide the protection that Juliana may need as her case develops. Taft is a new agent for the police force. Of course, we have the core group that's back, minus any that perished in Book 1. Each secondary character plays out their role perfectly. Good or bad, these characters were written well.
Realm Walker is a gritty urban fantasy that keeps the reader intrigued from the get go. So many red herrings are tossed about in Death's Daughter; so many seeds planted that the reader is lead on a wild goose chase from start to finish. Just when you think you know who's involved, they are either discredited or another suspect is introduced.
I absolutely love this series. The author's writing draws in the reader and keeps them engaged. The investigation into the kidnappings and deaths keeps Juliana and her team busy which translates to a lot of action between the pages. There is never a dull moment and while they are trying to find the kids and their kidnapper, Juliana's enemy Raoul has resurfaced and is actively seeking her out. Now she has to stay one step ahead of Raoul and find the kidnapper before he/she leaves Juliana anymore calling cards.
Please note that this book does contain adult scenes.
Review copy courtesy of the publisher, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.
March 19, 2014
4.5
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
It has been a couple of weeks since the events in Realm Walker. After being demon-ridden and coming out of it alive, Thomas hasn’t been speaking to Juliana. She figures it’s because of the method used to free him of the demon and the secrets about her lineage this exposed.
While she’s wondering about the state of their relationship, it’s not the only thing on her plate at the moment. Someone has been kidnapping Altered children. ‘The Thief’ has been taking the children right out in the open and no one remembers seeing a thing. Anyone able to pull this off must be wielding some major power. All Juliana knows is that she needs to find the children and stop anymore from being taken. To achieve this she’ll have to work with the human police as well as get permission from her boss at the Agency who most certainly wants her fired.
It was really nice reading this second book now that the world has been established. With the kidnapping case and working with the police, Death’s Daughter has a very procedural vibe about it. I didn’t get this same feeling with Realm Walker, I think because there was very little of the human element involved, since Juliana was tracking down a demon and things were much more focused on Altereds and the Agency.
As with Realm Walker I liked the dynamic between Juliana and her mate Thomas. I like that even with Juliana’s hesitancy about their relationship, she doesn’t shut him out completely. She genuinely wants to work things out with him and vice versa. Thomas’s unwavering patience while waiting for Juliana to make her decisions is both sweet as well as the right thing to do considering their past. Everything with the relationship was very subtle, never over shadowing the case with The Thief and the children, but still getting the attention and page time to allow it to shape itself and grow.
Even though this is Juliana’s story/series through and through, I like the inclusion of Thomas’s POV. It just adds another layer to the story to see situations, as well as Juliana herself, from someone else’s perspective. It also cuts down on a lot of misinterpretations.
The situation with The Thief was written very well. I enjoyed the twists and turns and seeing Juliana take charge of the case both solidified her as a badass and backed up the fact that she is the best at her job. But even being the best doesn’t always guarantee successes. Kathleen Collins wasn’t afraid to take some risks with her characters and I’ll be very interested to find out the backlash from certain events in Death’s Daughter. I’m also anxious to get back to Juliana being back in the thick of things with the Agency proper.
There were some issues put on the back burner after Realm Walker and only touched upon in Death’s Daughter, and there were also things started in this book that I’m looking forward to continuing in the next. Only two books in and Kathleen Collins already has me hooked and highly anticipating the third book in the series.
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
It has been a couple of weeks since the events in Realm Walker. After being demon-ridden and coming out of it alive, Thomas hasn’t been speaking to Juliana. She figures it’s because of the method used to free him of the demon and the secrets about her lineage this exposed.
While she’s wondering about the state of their relationship, it’s not the only thing on her plate at the moment. Someone has been kidnapping Altered children. ‘The Thief’ has been taking the children right out in the open and no one remembers seeing a thing. Anyone able to pull this off must be wielding some major power. All Juliana knows is that she needs to find the children and stop anymore from being taken. To achieve this she’ll have to work with the human police as well as get permission from her boss at the Agency who most certainly wants her fired.
It was really nice reading this second book now that the world has been established. With the kidnapping case and working with the police, Death’s Daughter has a very procedural vibe about it. I didn’t get this same feeling with Realm Walker, I think because there was very little of the human element involved, since Juliana was tracking down a demon and things were much more focused on Altereds and the Agency.
As with Realm Walker I liked the dynamic between Juliana and her mate Thomas. I like that even with Juliana’s hesitancy about their relationship, she doesn’t shut him out completely. She genuinely wants to work things out with him and vice versa. Thomas’s unwavering patience while waiting for Juliana to make her decisions is both sweet as well as the right thing to do considering their past. Everything with the relationship was very subtle, never over shadowing the case with The Thief and the children, but still getting the attention and page time to allow it to shape itself and grow.
Even though this is Juliana’s story/series through and through, I like the inclusion of Thomas’s POV. It just adds another layer to the story to see situations, as well as Juliana herself, from someone else’s perspective. It also cuts down on a lot of misinterpretations.
The situation with The Thief was written very well. I enjoyed the twists and turns and seeing Juliana take charge of the case both solidified her as a badass and backed up the fact that she is the best at her job. But even being the best doesn’t always guarantee successes. Kathleen Collins wasn’t afraid to take some risks with her characters and I’ll be very interested to find out the backlash from certain events in Death’s Daughter. I’m also anxious to get back to Juliana being back in the thick of things with the Agency proper.
There were some issues put on the back burner after Realm Walker and only touched upon in Death’s Daughter, and there were also things started in this book that I’m looking forward to continuing in the next. Only two books in and Kathleen Collins already has me hooked and highly anticipating the third book in the series.
March 31, 2014
5*s
Loved it!
review posted here...
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Death’s Daughter is the brilliant sequel to Realm Walker in the series of the same name and I devoured it!
This time around Walker Julianna Norris is put in charge of a huge case involving the disappearance of ‘Altered’ children. Someone is taking them in broad daylight, from highly populated areas where people should have seen something – but didn’t. Why take the children? What does the perpetrator plan to do with them? When things take a turn for the worse and the bodies start to turn up, the whole team begins to realise that the case is much bigger than any of them ever thought as it becomes a race against time to stop both the abductions & the murders of the innocents.
I loved this book, everything about it and UF is definitely my category of choice when reading a book. I thought Julianna was a great character in the first book and this just cements that. She has everything I love in a character; she’s strong, determined, very capable and kick ass! That would usually harden a character but not with her, she shows a vulnerable & caring side even if she has the tendency to internalise her feelings, it still shines through. She is a machine when investigating, driven & focussed.. so it’s nice to see her getting some sweetness from her mate – Thomas- and I like what their relationship brings to an otherwise harsh plot. I love their connection & chemistry and also how Thomas is still trying to give her independence, battling his alpha instincts to protect his mate and I even love how Julianna becomes unsure of herself when around him…how could she believe he wouldn’t want her?
The storyline was awesome, very gritty, harsh and realistic to the point where it would still have been a great book even without the paranormal element, I could definitely see myself watching this on TV. I love that the author isn’t afraid to give us gruesome & macabre scenes and I really liked how the magic was used in the crimes too. The pacing was spot on and I really felt the urgency, the fear, the panic and desperation as they raced against time to stop more abductions & killings, I couldn’t stop reading, turning the pages wanting to know who was committing these crimes, what was going on, why these kids were being taken and hoping that they would all make it home – it was just brilliant! I’ve said that the main characters are great but to be honest, all of them are and the more that get introduced throughout the story, the more books I want! I love the introduction of the Wardens to the series and their personalities really shone through so I would love more from them, possibly their own stories. The people & setting of this world definitely hold my interest, I love the diversity of the magic users and how they use their power & work with the people around them, not always in harmony but always interesting…. We’ve had a demon riding people in book one, a child snatcher/murderer in book two and I seriously cannot wait for book three….what can we possibly get next?
Loved it!
review posted here...
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Death’s Daughter is the brilliant sequel to Realm Walker in the series of the same name and I devoured it!
This time around Walker Julianna Norris is put in charge of a huge case involving the disappearance of ‘Altered’ children. Someone is taking them in broad daylight, from highly populated areas where people should have seen something – but didn’t. Why take the children? What does the perpetrator plan to do with them? When things take a turn for the worse and the bodies start to turn up, the whole team begins to realise that the case is much bigger than any of them ever thought as it becomes a race against time to stop both the abductions & the murders of the innocents.
I loved this book, everything about it and UF is definitely my category of choice when reading a book. I thought Julianna was a great character in the first book and this just cements that. She has everything I love in a character; she’s strong, determined, very capable and kick ass! That would usually harden a character but not with her, she shows a vulnerable & caring side even if she has the tendency to internalise her feelings, it still shines through. She is a machine when investigating, driven & focussed.. so it’s nice to see her getting some sweetness from her mate – Thomas- and I like what their relationship brings to an otherwise harsh plot. I love their connection & chemistry and also how Thomas is still trying to give her independence, battling his alpha instincts to protect his mate and I even love how Julianna becomes unsure of herself when around him…how could she believe he wouldn’t want her?
The storyline was awesome, very gritty, harsh and realistic to the point where it would still have been a great book even without the paranormal element, I could definitely see myself watching this on TV. I love that the author isn’t afraid to give us gruesome & macabre scenes and I really liked how the magic was used in the crimes too. The pacing was spot on and I really felt the urgency, the fear, the panic and desperation as they raced against time to stop more abductions & killings, I couldn’t stop reading, turning the pages wanting to know who was committing these crimes, what was going on, why these kids were being taken and hoping that they would all make it home – it was just brilliant! I’ve said that the main characters are great but to be honest, all of them are and the more that get introduced throughout the story, the more books I want! I love the introduction of the Wardens to the series and their personalities really shone through so I would love more from them, possibly their own stories. The people & setting of this world definitely hold my interest, I love the diversity of the magic users and how they use their power & work with the people around them, not always in harmony but always interesting…. We’ve had a demon riding people in book one, a child snatcher/murderer in book two and I seriously cannot wait for book three….what can we possibly get next?
April 8, 2014
I read and reviewed Realm Walker when it first came out and thought it was a well written, interesting Urban Fantasy. I really enjoyed it and now with this book, I think the author has outdone herself. I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
What I liked about this book:
Juliana is what is known as a Realm Walker in a world where supernatural beings live side by side with humans. Realm Walkers are called in by the police whenever a crime involves an Altered as these beings are known regardless of type of being. There were so many different types of Altered and it was really fun to see what different character the author would come up with next. The weirdest had to be the part old man, part furry spider. Juliana is the daughter of the God of Death and is part Fae. She is still discovering all her magical talents and she thinks of them as party tricks. She has recently reunited, after seven years apart,with her United mate, Thomas, a master vampire. Needless to say, I thought the world building was pretty amazing and completely creative.
My favorite characters of course were Juliana and Thomas. Thomas is still pretty much in the doghouse due to leaving her seven years before, the day after their uniting. Juliana is having a hard time coming to terms with him being back in her life, since he pretty much broke her heart. I liked seeing Thomas doing his best to win her back. Juliana is beautiful, smart, engaging and the total sword carrying, alpha female. (I’ve been reading too many shifter books!) Thomas is the total hot guy package and adores Juliana.
The mystery in this story sucked me right in. Someone is killing Altered children. They are being abducted right out in public by someone using magic. Juliana is lead investigator on the case-and it’s a pretty heartbreaking case for all concerned. The investigation is fraught with danger for both children and Juliana. To add to her problems, she and Thomas are still dealing with the vampire that ruined her life while Thomas was gone.
There were so many times that previous cases are discussed, and I would like to read a book about some of them. This author does have quite the imagination and it was fun hearing about these cases.
What I didn’t like about this book:
Can’t honestly think of a thing. I found the book to be so easily read that I stayed up all night to do so. Major page turner for sure! Very well written, good characters, great romance, interesting bad guy,different premise,it had it all.
Who would I recommend this book to:
Any paranormal or Urban Fantasy fan, will like this book. Or even paranormal romance readers that like a suspense edge to their books. Of course with children as victims,it may turn some people off. I wasn’t exactly happy about it, but the book was just so plain good!
(PureTextuality.com)
What I liked about this book:
Juliana is what is known as a Realm Walker in a world where supernatural beings live side by side with humans. Realm Walkers are called in by the police whenever a crime involves an Altered as these beings are known regardless of type of being. There were so many different types of Altered and it was really fun to see what different character the author would come up with next. The weirdest had to be the part old man, part furry spider. Juliana is the daughter of the God of Death and is part Fae. She is still discovering all her magical talents and she thinks of them as party tricks. She has recently reunited, after seven years apart,with her United mate, Thomas, a master vampire. Needless to say, I thought the world building was pretty amazing and completely creative.
My favorite characters of course were Juliana and Thomas. Thomas is still pretty much in the doghouse due to leaving her seven years before, the day after their uniting. Juliana is having a hard time coming to terms with him being back in her life, since he pretty much broke her heart. I liked seeing Thomas doing his best to win her back. Juliana is beautiful, smart, engaging and the total sword carrying, alpha female. (I’ve been reading too many shifter books!) Thomas is the total hot guy package and adores Juliana.
The mystery in this story sucked me right in. Someone is killing Altered children. They are being abducted right out in public by someone using magic. Juliana is lead investigator on the case-and it’s a pretty heartbreaking case for all concerned. The investigation is fraught with danger for both children and Juliana. To add to her problems, she and Thomas are still dealing with the vampire that ruined her life while Thomas was gone.
There were so many times that previous cases are discussed, and I would like to read a book about some of them. This author does have quite the imagination and it was fun hearing about these cases.
What I didn’t like about this book:
Can’t honestly think of a thing. I found the book to be so easily read that I stayed up all night to do so. Major page turner for sure! Very well written, good characters, great romance, interesting bad guy,different premise,it had it all.
Who would I recommend this book to:
Any paranormal or Urban Fantasy fan, will like this book. Or even paranormal romance readers that like a suspense edge to their books. Of course with children as victims,it may turn some people off. I wasn’t exactly happy about it, but the book was just so plain good!
(PureTextuality.com)
October 20, 2014
*Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock!*
*5 fangs
You jump right into Juliana's life off page one. She is still working for the Agency, much to Thomas's dismay. He's moved out of his mansion and into a hotel as a temporary residence. He could not live inside those walls where Juliana suffered so much when he left her. He truly thought that he was doing the right thing and letting her live a life without him hovering and had no idea she would be a target. He's hoping that she will come back to him and they can look for a new home together. Even as rigid as she has been, he is a patient man and is waiting her brain out while she works her feelings outs. She finally comes to realize that his motives were not selfish like she had convinced herself for so many years.
Juliana's suspension from the demon case is cut short as her presence was requested on a human case. Hybrid, half-human half-fae, children are being kidnapped. The police have no clue why these children are being targeted. Once the first bodies are found, Detective Taft calls her in on the scene for a first look. Juliana is glad, but she doesn't understand why. Public opinion forces the police chief to form a joint task-force. During the first meeting, Juliana discovers that the chief has known there were more children involved and spread over several states, meaning that it's an Agency case. The detective's actions make sense to her now. He knew it would be hers. Juliana also realizes that Taft is a witch, still human, but able to use magic. At each scene, Juliana uses her gift of sight and can 'see' wild magic in play. Wild magic is dangerous and unpredictable and worries Juliana. Her heart breaks as children are involved and she begins to run herself ragged. Thomas wants her to ease up, but knows she can't and he helps her in any other ways that he can. Juliana is trying so hard to connect the dots before more kids are taken by the Thief. Every step that she takes closer to the Thief, he throws several more road blocks in her way. Can she solve this before more children die? Or will this case be the death of her?
*5 fangs
You jump right into Juliana's life off page one. She is still working for the Agency, much to Thomas's dismay. He's moved out of his mansion and into a hotel as a temporary residence. He could not live inside those walls where Juliana suffered so much when he left her. He truly thought that he was doing the right thing and letting her live a life without him hovering and had no idea she would be a target. He's hoping that she will come back to him and they can look for a new home together. Even as rigid as she has been, he is a patient man and is waiting her brain out while she works her feelings outs. She finally comes to realize that his motives were not selfish like she had convinced herself for so many years.
Juliana's suspension from the demon case is cut short as her presence was requested on a human case. Hybrid, half-human half-fae, children are being kidnapped. The police have no clue why these children are being targeted. Once the first bodies are found, Detective Taft calls her in on the scene for a first look. Juliana is glad, but she doesn't understand why. Public opinion forces the police chief to form a joint task-force. During the first meeting, Juliana discovers that the chief has known there were more children involved and spread over several states, meaning that it's an Agency case. The detective's actions make sense to her now. He knew it would be hers. Juliana also realizes that Taft is a witch, still human, but able to use magic. At each scene, Juliana uses her gift of sight and can 'see' wild magic in play. Wild magic is dangerous and unpredictable and worries Juliana. Her heart breaks as children are involved and she begins to run herself ragged. Thomas wants her to ease up, but knows she can't and he helps her in any other ways that he can. Juliana is trying so hard to connect the dots before more kids are taken by the Thief. Every step that she takes closer to the Thief, he throws several more road blocks in her way. Can she solve this before more children die? Or will this case be the death of her?
April 1, 2014
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Publisher: Carina Press
Author’s Website: http://kathleencollins.wordpress.com/
My Source for This Book: Carina Press
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 2, Realm Walker Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Genre: Urban Fantasy
REALM WALKER is the second book in the Realm Walker series by Kathleen Collins. I was given this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker with the Agency. The agency she works for sends her out to retrieve paranormal creatures who cause havoc. She is the best at her job and the job is extremely dangerous. It is so dangerous, that she has died a few times. While Juliana is working with the local police precinct to help pin down a serial kidnapper/murderer, Thomas is secretly hunting down Raoul, the vampire responsible for nearly breaking Juliana, raping her and leaving her for dead. Thomas is torn between his need to keep her safe and his desire to exact vengeance against Raoul. Juliana knows Thomas is keeping something from her, but they still have a lot to work on as a couple and she must focus on solving her current case before any further children are kidnapped or murdered.
Overall, I enjoyed reading DEATH'S DAUGHTER, but I found the mystery to be predictable. So mush so, I figured out who The Thief was halfway through. Needing to know about Juliana and Thomas's relationship is what kept me going. It was a quick read, but i was disappointed at the ease of which I determined who the The Thief was. DEATH'S DAUGHTER did not leave me with the feeling of having missed something important, as REALM WALKER did.
DEATH'S DAUGHTER is definitely more Urban Fantasy than Paranormal Romance. I am okay with this. In fact I prefer Urban Fantasy, but if you are expecting PNR, you will be disappointed. Although The Thief was easily discerned, I found the book enjoyable and was glad to witness the evolution of Thomas and Juliana's relationship.
Publisher: Carina Press
Author’s Website: http://kathleencollins.wordpress.com/
My Source for This Book: Carina Press
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 2, Realm Walker Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Genre: Urban Fantasy
REALM WALKER is the second book in the Realm Walker series by Kathleen Collins. I was given this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Juliana Norris is a Realm Walker with the Agency. The agency she works for sends her out to retrieve paranormal creatures who cause havoc. She is the best at her job and the job is extremely dangerous. It is so dangerous, that she has died a few times. While Juliana is working with the local police precinct to help pin down a serial kidnapper/murderer, Thomas is secretly hunting down Raoul, the vampire responsible for nearly breaking Juliana, raping her and leaving her for dead. Thomas is torn between his need to keep her safe and his desire to exact vengeance against Raoul. Juliana knows Thomas is keeping something from her, but they still have a lot to work on as a couple and she must focus on solving her current case before any further children are kidnapped or murdered.
Overall, I enjoyed reading DEATH'S DAUGHTER, but I found the mystery to be predictable. So mush so, I figured out who The Thief was halfway through. Needing to know about Juliana and Thomas's relationship is what kept me going. It was a quick read, but i was disappointed at the ease of which I determined who the The Thief was. DEATH'S DAUGHTER did not leave me with the feeling of having missed something important, as REALM WALKER did.
DEATH'S DAUGHTER is definitely more Urban Fantasy than Paranormal Romance. I am okay with this. In fact I prefer Urban Fantasy, but if you are expecting PNR, you will be disappointed. Although The Thief was easily discerned, I found the book enjoyable and was glad to witness the evolution of Thomas and Juliana's relationship.
October 25, 2019
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83 points, 4 ¼ stars!
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Death's Daughter is another rather basic book in the Realm Walker series, yet once again I really liked it. I really wish I could define what it is that makes this a compelling read for me, because I'd be a much better reviewer if I could.
This book is about a serial killer who is taking children. It isn't bad. In fact it is a pretty decent story. I've definitely read much, much worse investigations than the one contained within these pages. In line with the previous book in this series, it was perfectly adequate to keep me engaged. I just felt like the serial killer investigation took up more time of the book than I wanted it to.
That is because what I really wanted out of Death's Daughter was more of the relationship between Juliana and Thomas. I love them and I love watching them make up. I love watching them slide back into their lives together after a long time apart. I love the fact there are growing pains between them in the relationship. Julianna is a different person than she was when Thomas left her. It has changed things, yet it also hasn't. Because they love each other. Always.
I also thought the end to Death's Daughter was really, really good. The rest of the book is pretty normal but that ending is a very good ending. It wasn't one I expected out of this series, yet it is one I got. I'm happy with it, even though I'm sad at what it means.
83 points, 4 ¼ stars!
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"Truth be told, she was terrified. Terrified that she'd let him in and he'd destroy her heart again. She wouldn't recover from a second round."
Review:
Death's Daughter is another rather basic book in the Realm Walker series, yet once again I really liked it. I really wish I could define what it is that makes this a compelling read for me, because I'd be a much better reviewer if I could.
This book is about a serial killer who is taking children. It isn't bad. In fact it is a pretty decent story. I've definitely read much, much worse investigations than the one contained within these pages. In line with the previous book in this series, it was perfectly adequate to keep me engaged. I just felt like the serial killer investigation took up more time of the book than I wanted it to.
That is because what I really wanted out of Death's Daughter was more of the relationship between Juliana and Thomas. I love them and I love watching them make up. I love watching them slide back into their lives together after a long time apart. I love the fact there are growing pains between them in the relationship. Julianna is a different person than she was when Thomas left her. It has changed things, yet it also hasn't. Because they love each other. Always.
I also thought the end to Death's Daughter was really, really good. The rest of the book is pretty normal but that ending is a very good ending. It wasn't one I expected out of this series, yet it is one I got. I'm happy with it, even though I'm sad at what it means.
February 8, 2016
"Realm Walker: Death's Daughter"
by Kathleen Collins
WHEW....I sure am glad I went ahead and read the second book in Ms. Collins "Realm Walker" series! From the first few pages I knew I was going to be "all in" with this story.
More background information and power descriptions along with a great setup for the storyline. I now have a better feel for Juliana and her cohorts. The reading was engaging and the characters believable (even in a paranormal way!). Even though I am glad I read book 1 I think it could almost stand alone on it's own merits.
Juliana is a much more believable Realm Walker and female heroine. Her interactions with her mate Thomas are more fun and understandable. This couple so remind me of another series of books by J.D.Robb (not in the paranormal genre) which I adore. Head strong independent heroine and rich, powerful "mate" wanting to do nothing more than love and protect her. Hmmmm, I think I would have caved a little faster than Juliana but the relationship in this book is not corny or unbelievable. A little more human feelings and tugging of the heartstrings..."cue the violins please!".
The crime mystery is also very well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I didn't want to put this story down and that is a big factor in my ratings. There were a couple x-rated love scenes which kind of threw me for a minute but even though some of the descriptions may not have been absolutely necessary in this story, I didn't feel it detracted from the overall intention of the author.
I enjoyed this book more than the first and am looking forward to reading the 3rd in the series. I hope you paid attention to my review on the first book and picked it up....and by all means, it's worth it to get to the second book!
I give this book 4 1/2 sheep!
Jeanie G.
by Kathleen Collins
WHEW....I sure am glad I went ahead and read the second book in Ms. Collins "Realm Walker" series! From the first few pages I knew I was going to be "all in" with this story.
More background information and power descriptions along with a great setup for the storyline. I now have a better feel for Juliana and her cohorts. The reading was engaging and the characters believable (even in a paranormal way!). Even though I am glad I read book 1 I think it could almost stand alone on it's own merits.
Juliana is a much more believable Realm Walker and female heroine. Her interactions with her mate Thomas are more fun and understandable. This couple so remind me of another series of books by J.D.Robb (not in the paranormal genre) which I adore. Head strong independent heroine and rich, powerful "mate" wanting to do nothing more than love and protect her. Hmmmm, I think I would have caved a little faster than Juliana but the relationship in this book is not corny or unbelievable. A little more human feelings and tugging of the heartstrings..."cue the violins please!".
The crime mystery is also very well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I didn't want to put this story down and that is a big factor in my ratings. There were a couple x-rated love scenes which kind of threw me for a minute but even though some of the descriptions may not have been absolutely necessary in this story, I didn't feel it detracted from the overall intention of the author.
I enjoyed this book more than the first and am looking forward to reading the 3rd in the series. I hope you paid attention to my review on the first book and picked it up....and by all means, it's worth it to get to the second book!
I give this book 4 1/2 sheep!
Jeanie G.
November 13, 2015
Series Review posted on my blog Live Laugh & Love Books
Reading the Realm Walker series was incredible from the beginning to the end. I loved everything about it and as soon as I was done with one I moved right on to the next! Kathleen Collins has created a great world full of amazing characters.
The story was well written and rarely got boring. It had a great flow too, not to fast but not too slow. Juliana and Thomas are A-FREAKING-MAZING!!!! I LOVE them, her with her badassness and him with his sexiness! I was transfixed with their story and all that they have to go through! I truly felt right there with them and my emotions were crazy!
So yeah..... I loved every second of reading this series and I look forward to reading more from Kathleen!
I won’t be doing a review on every book, because I am not going to go into detail on anything, so it would just be repetitive. I hope that this is enough to grab your attention and that it leads to you checking out this series because I really think that you won’t regret it!
*I received a complimentary copy of these books in return for a fair and honest review*
April 7, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book blends a crime procedural with a paranormal romance with lots of witchy flair. Yes, there is some child crime, so if that isn't your thing, this might not be the book for you. Even me, a long time crime procedural avoider, however, found this to be a good change of pace to my straightforward paranormal romance reading.
Juliana is still the strong female lead we all remember from the first book. She and her mate are still at odds (and wonderfully attracted), work situations are still tense, and she's still fighting against being the wickedly gifted witch she can grow to be. There are a lot of things that happen in this book, but without spoilers, it's a bit hard to cover here. You get some resolution between Juliana and Thomas. You get a lot more turmoil for her to make up for the resolution. And we lose a character (or two) along the way.
This series seems to be gaining momentum as it goes along and I can definitely see myself getting sucked in for the duration.
This book blends a crime procedural with a paranormal romance with lots of witchy flair. Yes, there is some child crime, so if that isn't your thing, this might not be the book for you. Even me, a long time crime procedural avoider, however, found this to be a good change of pace to my straightforward paranormal romance reading.
Juliana is still the strong female lead we all remember from the first book. She and her mate are still at odds (and wonderfully attracted), work situations are still tense, and she's still fighting against being the wickedly gifted witch she can grow to be. There are a lot of things that happen in this book, but without spoilers, it's a bit hard to cover here. You get some resolution between Juliana and Thomas. You get a lot more turmoil for her to make up for the resolution. And we lose a character (or two) along the way.
This series seems to be gaining momentum as it goes along and I can definitely see myself getting sucked in for the duration.
December 22, 2015
2 Sentence Plot Synopsis:
Juliana is brought in to help a species-ist human police force try to stop a spree of Altered (non-human) children kidnappings.
The only real clue left for her to follow, is that the person responsible can wield wild magic, which means this person is not only dangerous, but incredibly powerful.
This book is, hands down, my favorite one in the series.
The fact that children were the target made me care so deeply about the outcome of the story and that made the tension in the book almost unbearable at times.
And the story had some great twists and turns all the way through that kept you guessing. I’d love to talk more about this one, but it’d be waaay too easy to drop a big ol’ spoiler bomb on you. So, I’ll just say. It’s absolutely worth reading. Especially if you like mysteries and “who-done-its.”
Juliana is brought in to help a species-ist human police force try to stop a spree of Altered (non-human) children kidnappings.
The only real clue left for her to follow, is that the person responsible can wield wild magic, which means this person is not only dangerous, but incredibly powerful.
This book is, hands down, my favorite one in the series.
The fact that children were the target made me care so deeply about the outcome of the story and that made the tension in the book almost unbearable at times.
And the story had some great twists and turns all the way through that kept you guessing. I’d love to talk more about this one, but it’d be waaay too easy to drop a big ol’ spoiler bomb on you. So, I’ll just say. It’s absolutely worth reading. Especially if you like mysteries and “who-done-its.”
April 1, 2014
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am absolutely in love with this series. This is the second book in the Realm Walker series. What I like most is each book has an ending. The books are based on Walker Julianna Norris's life. Her romance with her mate master vampire Thomas Kendrick and her life fighting evil. We get to hang with her co-workers and friends. There is some of Thomas' POV which thrills me. There is a sad part in this book that I was totally not expecting but overall I loved it and couldn't put it down.
I suggest you read both books in the series. 5 stars
I am absolutely in love with this series. This is the second book in the Realm Walker series. What I like most is each book has an ending. The books are based on Walker Julianna Norris's life. Her romance with her mate master vampire Thomas Kendrick and her life fighting evil. We get to hang with her co-workers and friends. There is some of Thomas' POV which thrills me. There is a sad part in this book that I was totally not expecting but overall I loved it and couldn't put it down.
I suggest you read both books in the series. 5 stars
September 4, 2015
Good, but what got me this time was the sense of emotional disconnect. I just didn't feel like there was enough emotion centered on the gravity of the killer hunting kids, nor was it ever really explained why he went after kids and not adults. The same could be said for the character death that occurred. It seemed out of the blue and there was nowhere near enough grief to be felt, especially from the person who was the character's sibling. I felt like the ending was really rushed and would have liked more of a battle, especially where Raoul was concerned. That was not at all wrapped up to my liking. Oh well. Maybe the next book will change my outlook on the series.
December 22, 2015
WOWZA!!! What a follow up!
In book one we saw that Juliana was struggling to do her job and keep herself alive, then Thomas came back into her life. Her 7 year gone mate! Thomas was able to help her to stay alive, so what if she stabbed him in the process.... a girl has to do what she has to do!
We are able to get to know Juliana and Thomas as a couple more in this book. I must say, the ah.... love scenes did catch me a tad off guard as I wasn't expecting them to be as graphic as they were, so heads up on that!
I loved the book overall, and I feel that we are completely set up to have more!!!
~Dowie
In book one we saw that Juliana was struggling to do her job and keep herself alive, then Thomas came back into her life. Her 7 year gone mate! Thomas was able to help her to stay alive, so what if she stabbed him in the process.... a girl has to do what she has to do!
We are able to get to know Juliana and Thomas as a couple more in this book. I must say, the ah.... love scenes did catch me a tad off guard as I wasn't expecting them to be as graphic as they were, so heads up on that!
I loved the book overall, and I feel that we are completely set up to have more!!!
~Dowie
April 26, 2014
There are plenty of situations in book 2 that had my heart pounding. I even shed a few tears. I got most of everything I was hoping for in DEATH'S DAUGHTER. I nice pace, great writing, action, danger, suspense, and romance. I didn't figure out the mystery until the end and was pretty shocked that I didn't pick up on it sooner. That is a win in my book!
Watching Julianna come farther out of her shell was very entertaining and I can't wait to see more of Juliana and Thomas in book 3.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Watching Julianna come farther out of her shell was very entertaining and I can't wait to see more of Juliana and Thomas in book 3.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2014
Another good book by Kathleen.
I almost got used with the ideea of the story, the things that happend before, but are never described...you need some training to understand that you didn't missed any books, they only talk about things that happend but there was no book to explain them.
This is my only problem with the book.
The action it's good, the chemistry between Thomas and Julianne it's hot, the sex scenes are not so good, they could have been better...but I hope we are getting there in the next book.
I can tell you that it's worth the time to read it, and that's something.
I almost got used with the ideea of the story, the things that happend before, but are never described...you need some training to understand that you didn't missed any books, they only talk about things that happend but there was no book to explain them.
This is my only problem with the book.
The action it's good, the chemistry between Thomas and Julianne it's hot, the sex scenes are not so good, they could have been better...but I hope we are getting there in the next book.
I can tell you that it's worth the time to read it, and that's something.
February 2, 2016
As I reread this series to refresh myself for the third book it all started coming back to me and I must say that it makes me want to go back and reread a lot of my books. I'm really interested to see where the third book is going and hope that it doesn't end in a cliff hanger because it seemed to have taken so long for this new book to come out. Still kinda hard to believe what happened in the end, cut you would've thought Thomas would be a bit sadder.
Who's her mother, and will Rachel and Juliana ever be close again?
Who's her mother, and will Rachel and Juliana ever be close again?
October 27, 2014
I got this book through Goodreads first reads, and to be honest, I wasn't expecting much. But from the beginning I was hooked, I mean, I finished this book in one day. It was really great, the plot was developed really well though after awhile I could tell who the bad guy was. The characters were also well introduced, and I didn't find myself getting bored with lengthy descriptions of eye and hair colors. Kathleen Collins did a very good job with this book, I'm going to have to go out and find the first one.
August 6, 2016
I probably would have enjoyed this more if I started the series with book one, as much of the interplay with Thomas and Michael went over my head (and I was left wondering about Jeremiah and Ben). Still, the central plot of the story was easy to enjoy, and I soon felt caught up on Thomas. A police procedural reminiscent of Diana Rowland's early series, this mix of magic and investigation was fun.
Full review to follow.
Sexual Content: Sex scenes.
Full review to follow.
Sexual Content: Sex scenes.
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