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The Chronicles of Kerrigan #2
Dark Nebula
Nothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder Boarding School, Rae Kerrigan is determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, an easy senior year and a happy reunion with Devon, the boy she's not supposed to date. All hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus. Lies and secrets are everywhere, and a betrayal cuts Rae deeply. Among her conflicts and enemies, it appears as if her father is reaching out from beyond the grave to ruin her life. With no one to trust, Rae doesn't know where or who to turn to for help. Has her destiny been written? Or will she become the one thing she hates the most--her father's prodigy? The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series Rae of Hope Dark Nebula House of Cards Royal Tea Under Fire End in Sight Hidden Darkness Twisted Together Mark of Fate Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light READ THE WHOLE Prequel Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel A Matter of Time Time Piece Second Chance Glitch in Time Our Time Precious Time The Chronicles of Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future Kerrigan Chronicles Stopping Time A Passage of Time Ticking Clock Secrets in Time Time in the City Ultimate Future Kerrigan Kids Book 1 - School of Potential Book 2 - Myths & Magic Book 3 - Kith & Kin Book 4 - Playing With Power Book 5 - Line of Ancestry Book 6 - Descent of Hope Book 7 – Illusion of Shadows Book 8 – Frozen by the Future Book 9 – Guilt of My Past Book 10 – Demise of Magic Book 11- Rise of the Prophecy Book 12 – Deafened by the Past Coming 2021 The Kerrigan Memoirs
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2012
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W.J. May
236 books1,187 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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May 2, 2021
Second year at Hogwarts Guilder boarding school!
Dark Nebula
The following ratings are out of 5:
Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Romance: ❤️💛💚💙
Heat/Steam: N/A
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘📔
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 🧑🏻🎤👨🏻🎤🦸🏻🦸🏼♂🦹🏻♀
The heroine: Rae Kerrigan - she returns to school for her final year with a greater knowledge of her Tatù gift. Similar to her father’s gift, she is able to use the gifts of other Tatù’s after touching them. However, hers is even better than his was.
The Hero(es): Devon - he and Rae are now dating (in secret) since it is forbidden between Tatù people. Devon is now working for the Privy Council to try to find pieces of the brainwashing device that her father and his followers tried to use on her at the end of last year.
Supporting characters:
Julian - Friend to both Devon and Rae. Julian has the gift of future visions. He works with Devon for the Privy Council.
Kraigan - New student. He was found by headmaster Carter in an orphanage after getting a Tatù. He has dark curly hair and looks somewhat familiar to Rae. It is unclear what his Tatù actually does.
Molly - Rae’s roommate last year. Her Tatù is electricity. She loves to shop and got a new boyfriend over the summer.
There was a lot of action in this book and a different villain than in the last book. Though the biggest thing is the way Rae doesn’t know who she can trust. It seems almost everyone she knows might have some reason to deceive her or at the very least is keeping something secret or has ulterior motives.
The story was better than in the first book and a bit more involved. The narration was every bit as good as the first book. The only voice I don’t like is that of Julian. It seems so slow, though it must be be hard to create different voices for all the different characters in this book.
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Dark Nebula
The following ratings are out of 5:
Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Romance: ❤️💛💚💙
Heat/Steam: N/A
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘📔
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 🧑🏻🎤👨🏻🎤🦸🏻🦸🏼♂🦹🏻♀
The heroine: Rae Kerrigan - she returns to school for her final year with a greater knowledge of her Tatù gift. Similar to her father’s gift, she is able to use the gifts of other Tatù’s after touching them. However, hers is even better than his was.
The Hero(es): Devon - he and Rae are now dating (in secret) since it is forbidden between Tatù people. Devon is now working for the Privy Council to try to find pieces of the brainwashing device that her father and his followers tried to use on her at the end of last year.
Supporting characters:
Julian - Friend to both Devon and Rae. Julian has the gift of future visions. He works with Devon for the Privy Council.
Kraigan - New student. He was found by headmaster Carter in an orphanage after getting a Tatù. He has dark curly hair and looks somewhat familiar to Rae. It is unclear what his Tatù actually does.
Molly - Rae’s roommate last year. Her Tatù is electricity. She loves to shop and got a new boyfriend over the summer.
There was a lot of action in this book and a different villain than in the last book. Though the biggest thing is the way Rae doesn’t know who she can trust. It seems almost everyone she knows might have some reason to deceive her or at the very least is keeping something secret or has ulterior motives.
The story was better than in the first book and a bit more involved. The narration was every bit as good as the first book. The only voice I don’t like is that of Julian. It seems so slow, though it must be be hard to create different voices for all the different characters in this book.
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June 22, 2021
2.5/5.0
This is probably the very first time I have rated a book so low while still planning on reading the next in the series. This particular storyline was so simple and blatantly obvious that is was almost silly. Yet, the characters are so likable that even with the extreme need for a more developed and nuanced plot (seriously, YA readers really can read something deeper and understand it!) I will still probably pick up the next in the series.
This is probably the very first time I have rated a book so low while still planning on reading the next in the series. This particular storyline was so simple and blatantly obvious that is was almost silly. Yet, the characters are so likable that even with the extreme need for a more developed and nuanced plot (seriously, YA readers really can read something deeper and understand it!) I will still probably pick up the next in the series.
August 19, 2021
Considering it's been five years since I read the first book I wasn't too lost on what's going on. Rae is dealing with everything that happened last year with her father. Things are more complicated with her secret boyfriend Devon. Then the author brings in a new student and he is trouble. it will be interesting to see how everything will play out. I'm just not sure I will make it to book 12.
October 16, 2012
Dark Nebula is the second book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan series. This book finds Rae coming back to Guilder for the new year. Devon is now her secret boyfriend because dating other tatù people is not even allowed. I’m going to warn you now - I’m going to attempt to be super vague about this story. It’s not going to be released until December, but I wanted to start getting the buzz out now. I’ve made no secret about how much I enjoyed the first book, Rae of Hope, and I was equally impressed with this book.
The group of teens from book one are all back for another year. Some are back for school, some are now working for the Privy Council. Everyone is developing their tatùs more – including Rae. We get to meet some new characters, but I really enjoyed getting reacquainted with the previous characters. This is something the author has definite talent with, creating these vibrant characters that you want to get to know more. One of the new characters I’d definitely be interested in learning more about, though, is Reece. He’s just a regular ol’ human with no powers, but there is definitely something special there in that boy. I can’t tell you who he is, but I like him. I like him a lot. And I'm hoping he will be around for a while.
Rae is a little bit more cautious, a little bit more “by the rules” - more like Devon. For the most part this personality evolution worked for her, but there were points where I just really wanted to see her let loose with all of her powers. But on the other hand, that is the point of this story – she is learning to show restraint and how to be “good” in the shadow of her father who was most certainly “bad”. Either way, she is a smart girl who is ahead of the game by being a bit paranoid of everyone. If there is one thing she has learned since entering Guilder, is that you can't always trust everyone.
The adult in me really wants to sit Rae down and tell her, “listen, Rae, sometimes you’ve got to speak up LOUD.” when there are situations where she seems to flounder a bit between saying something or not. But I really am seeing this girl grow a bit more, and by the end of this book she is kickin'. The storyline moved at a steady pace and the mystery was top notch. The climactic scenes were powerful and you know it’s a fight til the finish. The stolen kisses between Devon and Rae were perfect in themselves. This is a YA book, so the heat level is very low. Even with that being said, I truly think this is a series for people of all ages. I, for one, can’t even think how many times I’ve wished I’d had super powers. Near daily basis, maybe? Haha. Either way, it’s a fun subject matter with enough twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. And I definitely think there is more to come in the story.
The cover reveal for this book was this past weekend, and I absolutely love the cover. Rae looks so strong and confident, and powerful. I am more than a bit early with this review, but do yourself a favor and pick up the first book, and then put Dark Nebula on your TBR
The group of teens from book one are all back for another year. Some are back for school, some are now working for the Privy Council. Everyone is developing their tatùs more – including Rae. We get to meet some new characters, but I really enjoyed getting reacquainted with the previous characters. This is something the author has definite talent with, creating these vibrant characters that you want to get to know more. One of the new characters I’d definitely be interested in learning more about, though, is Reece. He’s just a regular ol’ human with no powers, but there is definitely something special there in that boy. I can’t tell you who he is, but I like him. I like him a lot. And I'm hoping he will be around for a while.
Rae is a little bit more cautious, a little bit more “by the rules” - more like Devon. For the most part this personality evolution worked for her, but there were points where I just really wanted to see her let loose with all of her powers. But on the other hand, that is the point of this story – she is learning to show restraint and how to be “good” in the shadow of her father who was most certainly “bad”. Either way, she is a smart girl who is ahead of the game by being a bit paranoid of everyone. If there is one thing she has learned since entering Guilder, is that you can't always trust everyone.
The adult in me really wants to sit Rae down and tell her, “listen, Rae, sometimes you’ve got to speak up LOUD.” when there are situations where she seems to flounder a bit between saying something or not. But I really am seeing this girl grow a bit more, and by the end of this book she is kickin'. The storyline moved at a steady pace and the mystery was top notch. The climactic scenes were powerful and you know it’s a fight til the finish. The stolen kisses between Devon and Rae were perfect in themselves. This is a YA book, so the heat level is very low. Even with that being said, I truly think this is a series for people of all ages. I, for one, can’t even think how many times I’ve wished I’d had super powers. Near daily basis, maybe? Haha. Either way, it’s a fun subject matter with enough twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. And I definitely think there is more to come in the story.
The cover reveal for this book was this past weekend, and I absolutely love the cover. Rae looks so strong and confident, and powerful. I am more than a bit early with this review, but do yourself a favor and pick up the first book, and then put Dark Nebula on your TBR
February 24, 2013
Dark Nebula (The Chronicles of Kerrigan #2) by W.J. May
Dark Nebula is the second book in the series The Chronicles of Kerrigan, W.J. May has written what I would say is a great addition to this series. I was quite excited to receive a copy to read and review to go along with her blog tour.
Rae who has had time off from school is now returning for a new school year, and she is quite excited about seeing her boyfriend Devon. Even though they have to keep things a secret as they are not allowed to date she just knows this is going to be a great year. We get to see all Rae’s old school friends and even get to meet some new ones.
This book is full of secrets and suspense and I couldn’t put it down.
The cover for the second book is great, I feel like it shows how much Rae has grown and became a bit more independent and accepting of her gifts and tatu.
This series is fantastic, W.J. May writing is superb and the story and plot flows well, once you start reading it you cannot put it down.
Of course I don’t want to give too much away and if you haven’t read Rae of Hope the first book in this series I would say go pick it up.
Rae of Hope and Dark Nebula are both very well written and if you’re looking for a new series to read and fall in love with I would go out and buy them today. I have rated Dark Nebula a 4 star rating and cannot wait to read more in this series.
Dark Nebula is the second book in the series The Chronicles of Kerrigan, W.J. May has written what I would say is a great addition to this series. I was quite excited to receive a copy to read and review to go along with her blog tour.
Rae who has had time off from school is now returning for a new school year, and she is quite excited about seeing her boyfriend Devon. Even though they have to keep things a secret as they are not allowed to date she just knows this is going to be a great year. We get to see all Rae’s old school friends and even get to meet some new ones.
This book is full of secrets and suspense and I couldn’t put it down.
The cover for the second book is great, I feel like it shows how much Rae has grown and became a bit more independent and accepting of her gifts and tatu.
This series is fantastic, W.J. May writing is superb and the story and plot flows well, once you start reading it you cannot put it down.
Of course I don’t want to give too much away and if you haven’t read Rae of Hope the first book in this series I would say go pick it up.
Rae of Hope and Dark Nebula are both very well written and if you’re looking for a new series to read and fall in love with I would go out and buy them today. I have rated Dark Nebula a 4 star rating and cannot wait to read more in this series.
January 27, 2014
Freaking awesome
March 18, 2013
This review may contain spoilers for
RAE OF HOPE
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DARK NEBULA picks up a couple of months after RAE OF HOPE, with the start of Rae’s second and last year at Guilder. Like last year, Rae’s still coping with having almost everyone in the tatù world thinking she’s going to turn out just like her dad. Simon Kerrigan had plans to take over the world, and broke almost every rule of the secretive society.
Rae’s learned more of how to use her tatù, which mimics her father’s. Simon’s power was to steal the ability of anyone he touched, and Rae’s is to store up the ability of anyone she touches and to be able to use it whenever she needs it. It’s a super powerful and unique talent.
On top of all that, Rae’s hiding a big secret. She’s dating Devon, her mentor from her first year at Guilder. Relationships between tatùs are forbidden -- one of the rules her dad broke -- so they have to do some major tiptoeing around. I both liked and disliked their relationship. Rae’s pining over Devon and internal monologues over whether she could trust him or not bugged me when it went on and on. But I did like that Devon does some serious thinking about their relationship, and what it could mean for their futures. You usually don’t see that in YA.
The first half or so of DARK NEBULA went by kind of slowly. It took a while for the story to really get going, but once it did, I enjoyed speeding to the ending. DARK NEBULA introduces a new character, Kraigan, who I picked out as suspicious, but not in the way he ultimately turned out to be. In RAE OF HOPE, I sometimes mixed up the characters because there were quite a few, but in DARK NEBULA, the author focused on fewer characters and developed them more.
DARK NEBULA really shows how strong Rae is, and how determined she is to prove to everyone she’s not the same as her father.
One other nice thing about The Chronicles of Kerrigan is that each book in in the series resolves the major story for that book, yet keeps the overarching plot going. I like that the books don’t end on cliffhangers, but on hooks that make you want to pick up the next one.
Again, I am curious to see where the author will take Rae and her story. I don’t want to spoil the ending of this one, but I like the step Rae took, and I wonder how her decision will play out over the next two books, HOUSE OF CARDS, coming August 2013, and ROYAL TEA, out in January 2014.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I participated in the blog tour for this book hosted by Bewitching Book tours.
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DARK NEBULA picks up a couple of months after RAE OF HOPE, with the start of Rae’s second and last year at Guilder. Like last year, Rae’s still coping with having almost everyone in the tatù world thinking she’s going to turn out just like her dad. Simon Kerrigan had plans to take over the world, and broke almost every rule of the secretive society.
Rae’s learned more of how to use her tatù, which mimics her father’s. Simon’s power was to steal the ability of anyone he touched, and Rae’s is to store up the ability of anyone she touches and to be able to use it whenever she needs it. It’s a super powerful and unique talent.
On top of all that, Rae’s hiding a big secret. She’s dating Devon, her mentor from her first year at Guilder. Relationships between tatùs are forbidden -- one of the rules her dad broke -- so they have to do some major tiptoeing around. I both liked and disliked their relationship. Rae’s pining over Devon and internal monologues over whether she could trust him or not bugged me when it went on and on. But I did like that Devon does some serious thinking about their relationship, and what it could mean for their futures. You usually don’t see that in YA.
The first half or so of DARK NEBULA went by kind of slowly. It took a while for the story to really get going, but once it did, I enjoyed speeding to the ending. DARK NEBULA introduces a new character, Kraigan, who I picked out as suspicious, but not in the way he ultimately turned out to be. In RAE OF HOPE, I sometimes mixed up the characters because there were quite a few, but in DARK NEBULA, the author focused on fewer characters and developed them more.
DARK NEBULA really shows how strong Rae is, and how determined she is to prove to everyone she’s not the same as her father.
One other nice thing about The Chronicles of Kerrigan is that each book in in the series resolves the major story for that book, yet keeps the overarching plot going. I like that the books don’t end on cliffhangers, but on hooks that make you want to pick up the next one.
Again, I am curious to see where the author will take Rae and her story. I don’t want to spoil the ending of this one, but I like the step Rae took, and I wonder how her decision will play out over the next two books, HOUSE OF CARDS, coming August 2013, and ROYAL TEA, out in January 2014.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I participated in the blog tour for this book hosted by Bewitching Book tours.
See more of my reviews:
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October 30, 2012Dark Nebula is the second book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan series. This book finds Rae coming back to Guilder for the new year. Devon is now her secret boyfriend because dating other tatù people is not even allowed. I’m going to warn you now - I’m going to attempt to be super vague about this story. It’s not going to be released until December, but I wanted to start getting the buzz out now. I’ve made no secret about how much I enjoyed the first book, Rae of Hope, and I was equally impressed with this book.
The group of teens from book one are all back for another year. Some are back for school, some are now working for the Privy Council. Everyone is developing their tatùs more – including Rae. We get to meet some new characters, but I really enjoyed getting reacquainted with the previous characters. This is something the author has definite talent with, creating these vibrant characters that you want to get to know more. One of the new characters I’d definitely be interested in learning more about, though, is Reece. He’s just a regular ol’ human with no powers, but there is definitely something special there in that boy. I can’t tell you who he is, but I like him. I like him a lot. And I'm hoping he will be around for a while.
Rae is a little bit more cautious, a little bit more “by the rules” - more like Devon. For the most part this personality evolution worked for her, but there were points where I just really wanted to see her let loose with all of her powers. But on the other hand, that is the point of this story – she is learning to show restraint and how to be “good” in the shadow of her father who was most certainly “bad”. Either way, she is a smart girl who is ahead of the game by being a bit paranoid of everyone. If there is one thing she has learned since entering Guilder, is that you can't always trust everyone.
The adult in me really wants to sit Rae down and tell her, “listen, Rae, sometimes you’ve got to speak up LOUD.” when there are situations where she seems to flounder a bit between saying something or not. But I really am seeing this girl grow a bit more, and by the end of this book she is kickin'. The storyline moved at a steady pace and the mystery was top notch. The climactic scenes were powerful and you know it’s a fight til the finish. The stolen kisses between Devon and Rae were perfect in themselves. This is a YA book, so the heat level is very low. Even with that being said, I truly think this is a series for people of all ages. I, for one, can’t even think how many times I’ve wished I’d had super powers. Near daily basis, maybe? Haha. Either way, it’s a fun subject matter with enough twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. And I definitely think there is more to come in the story.
The cover reveal for this book was this past weekend, and I absolutely love the cover. Rae looks so strong and confident, and powerful. I am more than a bit early with this review, but do yourself a favor and pick up the first book, and then put Dark Nebula on your TBR
The group of teens from book one are all back for another year. Some are back for school, some are now working for the Privy Council. Everyone is developing their tatùs more – including Rae. We get to meet some new characters, but I really enjoyed getting reacquainted with the previous characters. This is something the author has definite talent with, creating these vibrant characters that you want to get to know more. One of the new characters I’d definitely be interested in learning more about, though, is Reece. He’s just a regular ol’ human with no powers, but there is definitely something special there in that boy. I can’t tell you who he is, but I like him. I like him a lot. And I'm hoping he will be around for a while.
Rae is a little bit more cautious, a little bit more “by the rules” - more like Devon. For the most part this personality evolution worked for her, but there were points where I just really wanted to see her let loose with all of her powers. But on the other hand, that is the point of this story – she is learning to show restraint and how to be “good” in the shadow of her father who was most certainly “bad”. Either way, she is a smart girl who is ahead of the game by being a bit paranoid of everyone. If there is one thing she has learned since entering Guilder, is that you can't always trust everyone.
The adult in me really wants to sit Rae down and tell her, “listen, Rae, sometimes you’ve got to speak up LOUD.” when there are situations where she seems to flounder a bit between saying something or not. But I really am seeing this girl grow a bit more, and by the end of this book she is kickin'. The storyline moved at a steady pace and the mystery was top notch. The climactic scenes were powerful and you know it’s a fight til the finish. The stolen kisses between Devon and Rae were perfect in themselves. This is a YA book, so the heat level is very low. Even with that being said, I truly think this is a series for people of all ages. I, for one, can’t even think how many times I’ve wished I’d had super powers. Near daily basis, maybe? Haha. Either way, it’s a fun subject matter with enough twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. And I definitely think there is more to come in the story.
The cover reveal for this book was this past weekend, and I absolutely love the cover. Rae looks so strong and confident, and powerful. I am more than a bit early with this review, but do yourself a favor and pick up the first book, and then put Dark Nebula on your TBR
March 10, 2013
A review copy was provided for an honest review. Dark Nebula is just as good as Rae of Hope if not better! It has a lot more drama and delves into Simon Kerrigan's (Rae's father) evil plans that are being carried out by followers who hold the same beliefs that he did. It's compelling from beginning to end and it's very cool to see Rae getting a handle on her powers and becoming this strong independent girl who others in the boarding school look up to instead of fear. She has really stepped up to the role as a leader. There is quite a bit of secrets and betrayals in this book and that keeps things fascinating and lively. Once again this series feels very Urban Fantasy and I absolutely loved that! Some of Rae's family history is explored further and it's fun unraveling those secrets. Like the first book you'll find yourself flying through this one as it's just as captivating. I was really glad to see some of the same characters return along with some new ones that spring up who are as equally interesting.
Dark Nebula starts off with Rae getting picked up at the airport by Devon. Since Rae of Hope 1 month has passed and summers over thus beginning the new school year with Rae as a senior at Guilder Boarding School. From that month away things have changed and Devon has already adapted to working for the elite organization known as the Privy Council; and Rae has had some time to practice and learn more about her abilities. New students are introduced with even more mysterious powers. Rae and Devon struggle to conceal their relationship from the school which gets pretty difficult and complicated. Rae gets in over her head when she's left out of the loop from the councils plans so she starts gathering information on her own—which leads to some shocking revelations.
There are scenes that felt a little dragged out, and at random times Rae seemed very immature and air-headed which was slightly irritating. Also the story wasn't surprisingly new but I still really enjoyed it for its entertainment and fun aspect. It was very predictable throughout but I didn't mind all that much. The idea of Tatús are absolutely brilliant and clever, W.J. May writes an enjoyable chronicle full of page turning events! Dark Nebula makes a great addition to this enthralling fantastical series. The ending was well done and leaves you with a cliffhanger so I'm looking forward to reading the next book House of Cards!
Dark Nebula starts off with Rae getting picked up at the airport by Devon. Since Rae of Hope 1 month has passed and summers over thus beginning the new school year with Rae as a senior at Guilder Boarding School. From that month away things have changed and Devon has already adapted to working for the elite organization known as the Privy Council; and Rae has had some time to practice and learn more about her abilities. New students are introduced with even more mysterious powers. Rae and Devon struggle to conceal their relationship from the school which gets pretty difficult and complicated. Rae gets in over her head when she's left out of the loop from the councils plans so she starts gathering information on her own—which leads to some shocking revelations.
There are scenes that felt a little dragged out, and at random times Rae seemed very immature and air-headed which was slightly irritating. Also the story wasn't surprisingly new but I still really enjoyed it for its entertainment and fun aspect. It was very predictable throughout but I didn't mind all that much. The idea of Tatús are absolutely brilliant and clever, W.J. May writes an enjoyable chronicle full of page turning events! Dark Nebula makes a great addition to this enthralling fantastical series. The ending was well done and leaves you with a cliffhanger so I'm looking forward to reading the next book House of Cards!
July 26, 2013
Dark Nebula is the second book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan Series and I was super excited to hear that Dark Nebula had been released. After Rae of Hope I immediately fell in love with all the characters and couldn’t wait to hear more about them and their amazing tatu’s. All I have to say is that W.J. May did it AGAIN! This story was simply awesome!! It grabbed me from the very beginning till the very end and I couldn’t help but wonder after every page what would happen next.
In this book all the other characters come back and I enjoy reading about them and how they are learning their tatu’s and how to use them. But, we meet some new and interesting characters that just thicken the plot. One new character I really liked was Reece. He’s just a human!! No tatu, nothing! But there’s something special about him and I really hope we get to learn more about him in the future. In this story I felt like Rae was a bit more mature, cautious and playing by the rules. She is still trying to show everyone at Guilder that she’s “good” and in no way “bad” or the prodigy of her father’s. Which is a job all in its self besides learning her new tatu. I wish I would have read a little more of Molly in this story though. Besides Rae being my favorite character. She’s just so different from Rae and being as their best friends they are perfect together and I just love the combo of their friend the author created and hope that she stays in that position throughout the series.
The book cover is simply perfect. You see Rae a bit more confident and a lot more powerful. I love when book covers have the main character pictures on them. I think I’ve mentioned this before!
The story line in this book was suspenseful to the max. During those fighting scenes, I was biting my nails wondering what would happen next and trying to guess at it. But of course I was always wrong. W.J. May did a fantastic job with keeping the romance between Rae and Devon, although it was a bit patchy at times. Those little times when they were together, It was bitter sweet. Especially since they are not allowed to date. The suspense was killer but all worth it.
Overall the book was great. It maintained a great pace of not to slow but not too fast. It was a page turner with plenty of mysteries and suspense to keep you up at night and although this is a YA book, I believe any person of any age would really enjoy this paranormal series. I highly recommend it.
In this book all the other characters come back and I enjoy reading about them and how they are learning their tatu’s and how to use them. But, we meet some new and interesting characters that just thicken the plot. One new character I really liked was Reece. He’s just a human!! No tatu, nothing! But there’s something special about him and I really hope we get to learn more about him in the future. In this story I felt like Rae was a bit more mature, cautious and playing by the rules. She is still trying to show everyone at Guilder that she’s “good” and in no way “bad” or the prodigy of her father’s. Which is a job all in its self besides learning her new tatu. I wish I would have read a little more of Molly in this story though. Besides Rae being my favorite character. She’s just so different from Rae and being as their best friends they are perfect together and I just love the combo of their friend the author created and hope that she stays in that position throughout the series.
The book cover is simply perfect. You see Rae a bit more confident and a lot more powerful. I love when book covers have the main character pictures on them. I think I’ve mentioned this before!
The story line in this book was suspenseful to the max. During those fighting scenes, I was biting my nails wondering what would happen next and trying to guess at it. But of course I was always wrong. W.J. May did a fantastic job with keeping the romance between Rae and Devon, although it was a bit patchy at times. Those little times when they were together, It was bitter sweet. Especially since they are not allowed to date. The suspense was killer but all worth it.
Overall the book was great. It maintained a great pace of not to slow but not too fast. It was a page turner with plenty of mysteries and suspense to keep you up at night and although this is a YA book, I believe any person of any age would really enjoy this paranormal series. I highly recommend it.
March 10, 2013
3.5 STARS
Rae Kerrigan is starting her second year at Guilder Boarding School, where students with special skills marked by tatus can learn and develop their powers. She's trying hard to separate herself from the legacy of her evil father, Simon, but it's hard when so many people compare her to him.
Rae and her boyfriend Devon have been carrying on a secret relationship, but lately it's on shaky ground as Devon has been suddenly disappearing for days, and seems to be hiding things from Rae. Now, Rae's not the new girl at school anymore, and her powerful tatu is bringing interest from the mysterious new guy Kraigan. The two will collide in a way Rae never expected.
Well, I liked this second offering marginally better than the first book of the series, Rae of Hope. It seems like the author is improving the storyline, but some of the characters still have a ways to go.
Rae Kerrigan is hard for me to connect with. I actually like her best friend Molly better. She comes across to me as very neurotic, although she lets Devon get away with a lot. She's always worrying about something or other. Her mind is always full of questions, and she's kind of a clingy girlfriend. I didn't like her at all during the parts where she was arguing with Devon. At the end though, she was kicking some tail when she needed to.
The story was a bit difficult for me to follow at first, and slow to take off. As it progressed, I starting unraveling the mystery though, even before Rae did. There was some pretty obvious (to me) foreshadowing that let me know Kraigan had something going on.
My favorite thing about this book was seeing Rae become sure of her powers, and having no shame in using them when she needed to. She's sure to become even more powerful as the series progresses. I just hope her attitude does as well.
Rae Kerrigan is starting her second year at Guilder Boarding School, where students with special skills marked by tatus can learn and develop their powers. She's trying hard to separate herself from the legacy of her evil father, Simon, but it's hard when so many people compare her to him.
Rae and her boyfriend Devon have been carrying on a secret relationship, but lately it's on shaky ground as Devon has been suddenly disappearing for days, and seems to be hiding things from Rae. Now, Rae's not the new girl at school anymore, and her powerful tatu is bringing interest from the mysterious new guy Kraigan. The two will collide in a way Rae never expected.
Well, I liked this second offering marginally better than the first book of the series, Rae of Hope. It seems like the author is improving the storyline, but some of the characters still have a ways to go.
Rae Kerrigan is hard for me to connect with. I actually like her best friend Molly better. She comes across to me as very neurotic, although she lets Devon get away with a lot. She's always worrying about something or other. Her mind is always full of questions, and she's kind of a clingy girlfriend. I didn't like her at all during the parts where she was arguing with Devon. At the end though, she was kicking some tail when she needed to.
The story was a bit difficult for me to follow at first, and slow to take off. As it progressed, I starting unraveling the mystery though, even before Rae did. There was some pretty obvious (to me) foreshadowing that let me know Kraigan had something going on.
My favorite thing about this book was seeing Rae become sure of her powers, and having no shame in using them when she needed to. She's sure to become even more powerful as the series progresses. I just hope her attitude does as well.
April 23, 2016
I finished the book last night and I was disappointed with the entire book. I would not say the series. I will read book 3 to see if there's any redemption for Rae. Devon is a self-absorbed male who is not deserving of Rae. Rae allowed Devon to keep secrets about his job with the Privy Council. Anna is definitely involved with Devon because of her brother. Yet, Rae says nothing about her concerns to Devon, her boyfriend. She doesn't want to "ruin" the moment or have her expectations dashed. I take it to mean she doesn't trust him. HOW can you have lack of trust in any productive relationship?
She realized it towards the end of this book because she stated the only person she's ever trusted completely has been Julian. I adore Julian and would be very very happy if they became involved in a relationship beyond friendship. Devon brings nothing to the relationship and her drooling over Devon's butt, arms, chest, dimple is irritating.
Kraigan turns out to be her half-brother. I didn't feel any shock and awe, I'm not sure if that's what the author was going for at that point. The endless fighting between them became tedious. At some point, I was wondering if Rae was going to die. I would have been okay with it too.
I was hoping Devon would be killed while Randy, Anna's brother, was holding him hostage. Alas, no.
The book ends with Rae choosing to work for the Privy Council. Carter is the head of the council, no surprise there. Devon, unsurprisingly, was sent out on another assignment and would not reveal anything about it to Rae nor dicuss their relationship. Anna may or may not be involved. I didn't care either.
I am hoping book 3 is a vast improvement over the uncertainty, lack of self esteem and naivete Rae continues to exhibit. Devon is a person best left in the past. He interacts with Rae at his convenience. How does she not feel it? OH yes, she's only 17. There are other protagonists I've read with more sensibility, Katniss and Alana for starters.
She realized it towards the end of this book because she stated the only person she's ever trusted completely has been Julian. I adore Julian and would be very very happy if they became involved in a relationship beyond friendship. Devon brings nothing to the relationship and her drooling over Devon's butt, arms, chest, dimple is irritating.
Kraigan turns out to be her half-brother. I didn't feel any shock and awe, I'm not sure if that's what the author was going for at that point. The endless fighting between them became tedious. At some point, I was wondering if Rae was going to die. I would have been okay with it too.
I was hoping Devon would be killed while Randy, Anna's brother, was holding him hostage. Alas, no.
The book ends with Rae choosing to work for the Privy Council. Carter is the head of the council, no surprise there. Devon, unsurprisingly, was sent out on another assignment and would not reveal anything about it to Rae nor dicuss their relationship. Anna may or may not be involved. I didn't care either.
I am hoping book 3 is a vast improvement over the uncertainty, lack of self esteem and naivete Rae continues to exhibit. Devon is a person best left in the past. He interacts with Rae at his convenience. How does she not feel it? OH yes, she's only 17. There are other protagonists I've read with more sensibility, Katniss and Alana for starters.
May 4, 2013
I am so SO glad I read book one and two back to back and didn’t have to wait! And now it’s back to school with Rae and Molly, and all the HAWT pieces LOL and we are learning how to use our goodies! It’s just such a fun story to read! And there’s nothing lacking for me. Except that maybe I am, of course, always part of Team dude-that-never-gets-picked. HAHAHA I will keep those to myself though! And even though you’ve got some seriousness to these stories, I find myself laughing a ton!
Now that things are going, everyone is growing a little older, maybe maturing, and I can’t help but saying Molly is totally my favorite! It’s such a great series continuation. We get more of Mr Baddy, Rae’s dad, he seriously is creepy BTW. Things are getting more complicated and there’s always those really difficult decisions… Ah, decisions, decisions… There’s some darkness in Rae’s family, and Rae is struggling with things and how they play out. This of course makes for a fantastic suspenseful story. I am trying extra hard to keep spoilers out.
We’ve got a lot of returning characters. And we also get some new characters. I love the the author makes her characters all feel like real people. I feel like I am meeting them in person when I read them. And some of them will be friends, some will be foes, and you just never know who to trust! *cue scary music* LOL The story is fast paced, it’s an easy read, and it’s very compatible with all ages, regardless of the fact that it’s a young adult. It’s such a great series and I really look forward to more! 5 MAGICAL PAWS!
Now that things are going, everyone is growing a little older, maybe maturing, and I can’t help but saying Molly is totally my favorite! It’s such a great series continuation. We get more of Mr Baddy, Rae’s dad, he seriously is creepy BTW. Things are getting more complicated and there’s always those really difficult decisions… Ah, decisions, decisions… There’s some darkness in Rae’s family, and Rae is struggling with things and how they play out. This of course makes for a fantastic suspenseful story. I am trying extra hard to keep spoilers out.
We’ve got a lot of returning characters. And we also get some new characters. I love the the author makes her characters all feel like real people. I feel like I am meeting them in person when I read them. And some of them will be friends, some will be foes, and you just never know who to trust! *cue scary music* LOL The story is fast paced, it’s an easy read, and it’s very compatible with all ages, regardless of the fact that it’s a young adult. It’s such a great series and I really look forward to more! 5 MAGICAL PAWS!
March 14, 2014
With the first book under my belt, so to speak, I was really looking forward to this sequel. I was not disappointed, if anything it got better the further into the story I read. I could easily see this as being a successful movie for all those that love the paranormal.
Anything is better than mundane life, right? Then you definitely want to sink your eyes into reading these books. Looking forward to getting more work from this very talented writer.
Well done May!
Anything is better than mundane life, right? Then you definitely want to sink your eyes into reading these books. Looking forward to getting more work from this very talented writer.
Well done May!
July 30, 2013
4 / 5 stars
I didn't even pause between the last page in the first book and Dark Nebula. I found a few things repeated, but the story didn't disappoint me. I really hope there is a third book in the works for the Chronicles of Kerrigan.
I didn't even pause between the last page in the first book and Dark Nebula. I found a few things repeated, but the story didn't disappoint me. I really hope there is a third book in the works for the Chronicles of Kerrigan.
December 17, 2014
Definitely enjoyed the sequel!! My only complaint is that I can't buy the third book yet. Yes, there are some editing errors yet again, but I find the storyline completely intriguing; it grasps my attention until the very last page. The twists in the plot aren't always what they seem :)
March 20, 2013
It's good! but I'll have to wait a year for the next one.
March 6, 2013
Dark Nebula is a FABULOUS read! The plot twists keep the pages turning, and the characters are people you'd like to know in real life. I can't wait for House of Cards! W.J. knows how to write!
March 18, 2013
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May 27, 2013
I really liked it and I can't wait for the next on, house of Cards, to come out!
March 31, 2014
Definitely a strong follow up to the first one. Loved it!
December 15, 2019
I had the ebook and I also listened to some on Audible. Love that the Boxset had the first 6 books of this series. There is a total of 12 in this series and then 6 or so more with a spin-off series; which is really still this series because it’s the same main character, so there’s 12 more books to read to get the full story. Then more spin-off books with some other characters too. The narrator was good; her accent was a little weird at times, but overall she did a great job. I enjoyed the listen. It was nice having the ebook too though.
Overall, the series was entertaining and fun! Love all the powers the characters have! Some really cool tatùs (magical tattoos); healing, fire, electricity, super speed, plus so many more! Loved all of that! There’s also a super sweet romance! This is mostly YA, but there are some light adult elements in these first 6 books. I read all 6 books in a row, and I didn’t get sick of the story, so that a major plus. The story doesn’t start out very original, but it has enough unique elements throughout the series to make the book its own story. It can get a little repetitive and there were times the characters should’ve know something they found out in a previous book, but didn’t. Still overall, lots of interesting ideas going on. I’ll do a brief review of each of the books. There will probably be spoilers in this review for the previous book.
Devon and Rae are in a forbidden secret relationship; you know that will cause problems, because 2 tatús can’t be together. There’s not really a good reason why it’s frowned upon; it’s just because the council is stuck in their old ways and close minded. Devon happens to work for the council, so Rae and Him are separated more than together in this book. Devon is keeping secrets, which puts a damper on their relationship; he’s too much of a rule follower. The romance is so sweet. Rae is learning more about her tatú and about her parent’s past. After being betrayed in the last book, Rae is finding it difficult to trust. I love how Rae is generally a mature person, and she kicks butt with her cool powers! I love how she can mimic all these different powers! Too awesome!
Overall, the series was entertaining and fun! Love all the powers the characters have! Some really cool tatùs (magical tattoos); healing, fire, electricity, super speed, plus so many more! Loved all of that! There’s also a super sweet romance! This is mostly YA, but there are some light adult elements in these first 6 books. I read all 6 books in a row, and I didn’t get sick of the story, so that a major plus. The story doesn’t start out very original, but it has enough unique elements throughout the series to make the book its own story. It can get a little repetitive and there were times the characters should’ve know something they found out in a previous book, but didn’t. Still overall, lots of interesting ideas going on. I’ll do a brief review of each of the books. There will probably be spoilers in this review for the previous book.
Devon and Rae are in a forbidden secret relationship; you know that will cause problems, because 2 tatús can’t be together. There’s not really a good reason why it’s frowned upon; it’s just because the council is stuck in their old ways and close minded. Devon happens to work for the council, so Rae and Him are separated more than together in this book. Devon is keeping secrets, which puts a damper on their relationship; he’s too much of a rule follower. The romance is so sweet. Rae is learning more about her tatú and about her parent’s past. After being betrayed in the last book, Rae is finding it difficult to trust. I love how Rae is generally a mature person, and she kicks butt with her cool powers! I love how she can mimic all these different powers! Too awesome!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2017
Dark Nebula is the second book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan and it definitely does not disappoint! The exciting story continues in a thrilling and puzzling way.
The book is of course well written. I did see at least two typos but it wasn’t anything bad. I appreciated how there were quick recap excerpts throughout the book, so that if the reader did not read the first book, Rae of Hope, then the reader won’t be totally lost. I would recommend reading the first book, though. It’s really good.
Back to this book. My favorite part about this book is that it’s so real. Certain events, conversations, reactions, and some thoughts were absolutely realistic. I could relate to a lot of things and it made me react in outbursts and talking to myself. The ability of W.J. May to write in a way that makes you feel the emotions while reading is absolutely incredible. I catch myself holding my breath during the intense moments. I’m constantly guessing what could happen next. I feel as if I’m a part of the story.
The storyline just keeps building and building. And knowing that there are 12 books in the series makes me wonder at the possibilities that the storyline could go. Looking forward to reading on!
The book is of course well written. I did see at least two typos but it wasn’t anything bad. I appreciated how there were quick recap excerpts throughout the book, so that if the reader did not read the first book, Rae of Hope, then the reader won’t be totally lost. I would recommend reading the first book, though. It’s really good.
Back to this book. My favorite part about this book is that it’s so real. Certain events, conversations, reactions, and some thoughts were absolutely realistic. I could relate to a lot of things and it made me react in outbursts and talking to myself. The ability of W.J. May to write in a way that makes you feel the emotions while reading is absolutely incredible. I catch myself holding my breath during the intense moments. I’m constantly guessing what could happen next. I feel as if I’m a part of the story.
The storyline just keeps building and building. And knowing that there are 12 books in the series makes me wonder at the possibilities that the storyline could go. Looking forward to reading on!
May 12, 2021
I still enjoyed the writing style of May. You can read more details from my review of her first book called Rae of Hope. I won’t be repeating certain things and you can go read them there if you haven’t done so already. Just a note…this book also has a few spelling and grammar errors that need to be attended to. Due to me reading the book as a carry-on from the first one, I was immediately committed to the story as I wanted to know what’s happening. This is story is fast-paced and you have to keep up but I enjoyed it and was riveted from the get-go.
Just like with the first book in the series, I did enjoy the storyline which has fantasy, action, romance, and comedy all in there. Sometimes I’m surprised by the bad guy but sometimes I guessed it. Although, it may only be because I’m an author and I know the rules of suspense. Just like with Rae of Hope, I was kept guessing a lot of the time. I struggled to put the book down because I wanted to know what happens next.
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Just like with the first book in the series, I did enjoy the storyline which has fantasy, action, romance, and comedy all in there. Sometimes I’m surprised by the bad guy but sometimes I guessed it. Although, it may only be because I’m an author and I know the rules of suspense. Just like with Rae of Hope, I was kept guessing a lot of the time. I struggled to put the book down because I wanted to know what happens next.
If you want to read the full review then you can click on the link below and read it on my blog:
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December 8, 2017
2.5
Ah... Well, I remember reading bk1 ages ago and liking it, but thinking it the series was a bit too expensive (in my cheapskate opinion), so I passed. I got a free bundle and just reread bk1 again, and really struggled to ignore the Harry Potter likeness and the skipping from bits, but got thru. Now the second book is similar, but seems to be skipping even more. It's like we are floating over the storyline so we can get to the next book without getting too deep in this one. We skip months at a time in a paragraph without anything being addressed. These two have supposedly been together for almost a year now and he has cheated 'for work', they have both lied for all sorts of reasons, they don't talk for months and they've kissed like less than half a dozen times... but there's little problem with this? Their friends are getting hurt or disappearing for ages and nothing mentioned.
I'll try bk3, cause I've got it and it's free, but I don't hold high hopes.
Ah... Well, I remember reading bk1 ages ago and liking it, but thinking it the series was a bit too expensive (in my cheapskate opinion), so I passed. I got a free bundle and just reread bk1 again, and really struggled to ignore the Harry Potter likeness and the skipping from bits, but got thru. Now the second book is similar, but seems to be skipping even more. It's like we are floating over the storyline so we can get to the next book without getting too deep in this one. We skip months at a time in a paragraph without anything being addressed. These two have supposedly been together for almost a year now and he has cheated 'for work', they have both lied for all sorts of reasons, they don't talk for months and they've kissed like less than half a dozen times... but there's little problem with this? Their friends are getting hurt or disappearing for ages and nothing mentioned.
I'll try bk3, cause I've got it and it's free, but I don't hold high hopes.
November 20, 2024
Well, this didn't disappoint as far as adventure. You would think that being in a relationship with the boy you like would be a great thing. They got the chemistry, but they now have secrets going on in between them, plus a dad who doesn't like her. You get a few new character, but the main new character definitely gives you that suspicious feeling from the get go. Everyone but one doesn't like Kraigen. Molly's new boyfriend gets serious, but she is also still the same hyper talker. When few near misses with her friends occur, does Rae put two and two together in realizing the danger she is now in?
Although she is still questioning the strengths of her relationship with Devon, especially with the threat from his dad, she still has strong feelings for him and wants to continue seeing him.
A new joumal from her father is discovered, and creates new and serious problems for her and Devon. Will it be too late to save them both, and wait til you find out who Kraigen is!
Although she is still questioning the strengths of her relationship with Devon, especially with the threat from his dad, she still has strong feelings for him and wants to continue seeing him.
A new joumal from her father is discovered, and creates new and serious problems for her and Devon. Will it be too late to save them both, and wait til you find out who Kraigen is!
October 30, 2023
This is definitely a 5 star book. I couldn't stop reading this book.
It follows the story after the life-threatening incident on Rae and her secret- forbidden tatu relationship with Devon.
The friendship between Rae, Molly, Julian, Nicholas, Devon and many other characters are wonderful.
The threat of Simon Kerrigan from the grave is real and the secrets relating to his crimes makes Rae question her past. The suspense is too much though!!
The main storyline is how Rae and Devon manage to maintain their relationship as it is forbidden for tatu to date and yet they still manage it as a secret which is very exciting to read.
Also the main focus is on the new kid, Kraigan who befriends Rae quickly, definitely has something to hide as well and is trouble for her.
The story is simple to read and very enjoyable.
It follows the story after the life-threatening incident on Rae and her secret- forbidden tatu relationship with Devon.
The friendship between Rae, Molly, Julian, Nicholas, Devon and many other characters are wonderful.
The threat of Simon Kerrigan from the grave is real and the secrets relating to his crimes makes Rae question her past. The suspense is too much though!!
The main storyline is how Rae and Devon manage to maintain their relationship as it is forbidden for tatu to date and yet they still manage it as a secret which is very exciting to read.
Also the main focus is on the new kid, Kraigan who befriends Rae quickly, definitely has something to hide as well and is trouble for her.
The story is simple to read and very enjoyable.
May 15, 2017
Dark nebula is the second book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan boxset and was another excellent story. I listened to the audible version of this book an the narrator was again awesome. This book starts a couple of months after Rae of Hope. We were introduced to some new characters in this novel and the narrator did a great job of portraying their character. This book had some more mystery and suspense added to the storyline. I have to admit that Rae annoyed me a bit throughout this story and I was disappointed that Molly was not featured in this story and much as in the first book. Additionally the audible version ended abruptly and I think a couple chapters were omitted or cut off.
However I really did enjoy the overall story and I can't wait to start the third book.
However I really did enjoy the overall story and I can't wait to start the third book.
October 28, 2018
Again, I felt this book held promise with interesting plot and character development, but the writing was not really up to par. I especially struggled with the big action sequence at the end. It was exciting and had me invested but felt rushed and hard to follow sometimes. I could tell the author was picturing the action sequence in her head but was having difficulty portraying it with words in a way that would help her audience visualize it too. I got the gist, but it was almost as if the author got so wrapped up in the action that she would skip around and rush through parts in an effort to get to the part she really wanted to talk about. I’ll probably continue with the series because as I said I enjoy the concept, but if the books were more than $3 a pop it wouldn’t be worth it to me.
January 3, 2018
Well, honestly, I feel the same as I felt in Rae of Hope.
There is a thread right before May to be grasped if a better editor was involved. It is right there, right before her eyes, and yet it is like no one is letting her see it for whatever reason.
I predicted the outcome once the new student was introduced. It was a blaring light in my face saying, "You've read this a dozen times before! It's nothing new!" Once more there is nothing wrong with repeating what worked before, the issue is making it your own. Make it a challenge.
There is a thread right before May to be grasped if a better editor was involved. It is right there, right before her eyes, and yet it is like no one is letting her see it for whatever reason.
I predicted the outcome once the new student was introduced. It was a blaring light in my face saying, "You've read this a dozen times before! It's nothing new!" Once more there is nothing wrong with repeating what worked before, the issue is making it your own. Make it a challenge.
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