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Demon Isle Witches #5
Dreaming to Kill You
Charlie Howard has been waking up in the middle of The Demon Isle woods, with no memory of how he got there and no recollection of his actions during the night.
And if this wasn’t enough to deal with, there’s a new Supernatural Investigator in town, and timed with her arrival is an onslaught of strange sightings and attacks, ones the Howard’s believe to be a hoax perpetrated by someone on the Isle in order to attract tourists.
However, as their investigation unfolds and Charlie, Michael and Melinda, along with the Vampire, William Wakefield, piece together what’s happening, they fear the threat might not only be real, but that they are too late to control the outcome.
And if this wasn’t enough to deal with, there’s a new Supernatural Investigator in town, and timed with her arrival is an onslaught of strange sightings and attacks, ones the Howard’s believe to be a hoax perpetrated by someone on the Isle in order to attract tourists.
However, as their investigation unfolds and Charlie, Michael and Melinda, along with the Vampire, William Wakefield, piece together what’s happening, they fear the threat might not only be real, but that they are too late to control the outcome.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 21, 2014
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Rachel M. Humphrey-D'aigle
41 books218 followersRachel's Pen Names Include:
Humphrey Quinn: The Fated Chronicles and We Witches Three
Ruby Raine: Wilde & Witchy and Wicked Good Witches
Humphrey Quinn: The Fated Chronicles and We Witches Three
Ruby Raine: Wilde & Witchy and Wicked Good Witches
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April 24, 2014
Felt incomplete, provided little character/plot progression, & overall lackluster volume
Felt incomplete, provided little character/plot progression, & overall lackluster volume
I finished this book in around an hour and thirty minutes, and my initial reaction was that it felt incomplete. Before I elaborate on why I felt this way, I think it's important to note that I've read all of the previous installments of this series and I'm familiar with the author's ploy--- Humprey-D'aigle writes extremely short stories and always ends them on a cliffhanger.
When you end on a cliffhanger, it's implied that there's some level of incompleteness in the novel that is left to entice the reader to continue to purchase the next volume in the series. I don't have a problem with this strategy, when done right, but unfortunately the author didn't accomplish this successfully. I finished the novel and had no resolution on any of the plot points. I also felt like a bulk of the novel was fluff and redundant (not only in the sense that multiple story arches were repeated almost word for word in this volume, but major themes in the series were discussed repeatedly without and further plot development) to the point that the entire book felt contrived. I feel as if I could have skipped this volume all together and wouldn't have missed anything.
I'm saddened to write this review because I do like the characters in this series, even if they are a little cliche and one dimensional, but slow decline in plot development and character progression from book to book finally made me speak my mind.
If you're looking for a quick read--and are willing to pay 1-3 dollars a volume for a small snippet of a book-- then this series is right for you. If you're looking for something more robust and complete-- like say a series with a beginning, middle, and an end in each installment-- then I say you look elsewhere.
Note: If I wasn't the first review for this book I would have probably gave this 1 or maybe 2 stars. Since I am the first review I thought it would be harsh to tank this book stars so much, so I'm giving it 3 stars.
Felt incomplete, provided little character/plot progression, & overall lackluster volume
I finished this book in around an hour and thirty minutes, and my initial reaction was that it felt incomplete. Before I elaborate on why I felt this way, I think it's important to note that I've read all of the previous installments of this series and I'm familiar with the author's ploy--- Humprey-D'aigle writes extremely short stories and always ends them on a cliffhanger.
When you end on a cliffhanger, it's implied that there's some level of incompleteness in the novel that is left to entice the reader to continue to purchase the next volume in the series. I don't have a problem with this strategy, when done right, but unfortunately the author didn't accomplish this successfully. I finished the novel and had no resolution on any of the plot points. I also felt like a bulk of the novel was fluff and redundant (not only in the sense that multiple story arches were repeated almost word for word in this volume, but major themes in the series were discussed repeatedly without and further plot development) to the point that the entire book felt contrived. I feel as if I could have skipped this volume all together and wouldn't have missed anything.
I'm saddened to write this review because I do like the characters in this series, even if they are a little cliche and one dimensional, but slow decline in plot development and character progression from book to book finally made me speak my mind.
If you're looking for a quick read--and are willing to pay 1-3 dollars a volume for a small snippet of a book-- then this series is right for you. If you're looking for something more robust and complete-- like say a series with a beginning, middle, and an end in each installment-- then I say you look elsewhere.
Note: If I wasn't the first review for this book I would have probably gave this 1 or maybe 2 stars. Since I am the first review I thought it would be harsh to tank this book stars so much, so I'm giving it 3 stars.
February 5, 2015
every character annoys the crap out of me. get some self confidence already!!!
This was the worst of the series thus far. BORING. The characters are so depressing! All of them! How many times does every character lament over their own shortcoming & belittle themselves! My God. The narrative is weird between ALL the family members, not just William & Melinda.
That said, I do like the sort, just hate the characters. Hopefully they will grow and gain some damn confidence!
This was the worst of the series thus far. BORING. The characters are so depressing! All of them! How many times does every character lament over their own shortcoming & belittle themselves! My God. The narrative is weird between ALL the family members, not just William & Melinda.
That said, I do like the sort, just hate the characters. Hopefully they will grow and gain some damn confidence!
March 28, 2015
So good!!!!!
Great series. I took a break between this one and the last one. It was easy to get right back in again. Great series with great characters.
Great series. I took a break between this one and the last one. It was easy to get right back in again. Great series with great characters.
April 7, 2015
The book was really good book.
The book was interesting.
I want to see what happens to Eva and Charlie when I get the next book.
Also if that battle comes true.
The book was interesting.
I want to see what happens to Eva and Charlie when I get the next book.
Also if that battle comes true.
March 3, 2016
Isle of Tricks
Another great book by Rachel! If you love books about the supernatural and a little love in the mix,this series is for you!
Another great book by Rachel! If you love books about the supernatural and a little love in the mix,this series is for you!
February 20, 2016
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Bought on Amazon under title "Isle of Tricks"
Bought on Amazon under title "Isle of Tricks"
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