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Chronicles of the Uprising #4
Transition: A Supernatural Rebellion Thriller
Peace is just a breath between battles for Mira. Hardened by slavery and war, she longs for the simpler life, knowing that it might never be hers to enjoy. There is always another battle waiting to be fought, another foe on the horizon. Peace between humans, vampires, and otherkin may be nothing more than a dream, but Mira holds out hope.
It is during this brief respite that Mira is gifted one of her greatest weapons. Though it brings with it memories of a time when she was not so jaded, it also comes with a reminder of terrible pain and loss. Awakening deeply hidden emotions within her, if Mira can use this to her advantage, she’ll have a new ally in the next battle to come.
It is during this brief respite that Mira is gifted one of her greatest weapons. Though it brings with it memories of a time when she was not so jaded, it also comes with a reminder of terrible pain and loss. Awakening deeply hidden emotions within her, if Mira can use this to her advantage, she’ll have a new ally in the next battle to come.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2014
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Katie Salidas
58 books460 followersKatie Salidas is a best-selling author known for her unique genre-blending style.
Host of the Indie Youtube Talkshow, Spilling Ink, nerd, Doctor Who fangirl, Las Vegas Native, and SuperMom to three awesome kids, Katie gives new meaning to the term sleep-deprived.
Since 2010 she’s penned four bestselling book series: the Immortalis, Olde Town Pack, Little Werewolf, and the RONE award-winning Chronicles of the Uprising. And as her not-so-secret alter ego, Rozlyn Sparks, she is a USA Today bestselling author of romance with a naughty side.
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Host of the Indie Youtube Talkshow, Spilling Ink, nerd, Doctor Who fangirl, Las Vegas Native, and SuperMom to three awesome kids, Katie gives new meaning to the term sleep-deprived.
Since 2010 she’s penned four bestselling book series: the Immortalis, Olde Town Pack, Little Werewolf, and the RONE award-winning Chronicles of the Uprising. And as her not-so-secret alter ego, Rozlyn Sparks, she is a USA Today bestselling author of romance with a naughty side.
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November 13, 2016
I held off reading this book as I so didn't want to be disappointed. Mira has survived so much to get to the place she's in today and yet the thought of her human past catching up with her for some reason made me wary. I should have known better because it's an amazing and perceptive instalment that takes both Mira and the reader back to her very beginning as a vampire.
If like me you had wondered just who and why Mira was turned then this is the book you have been waiting for. If you have been impressed by her staunch, steadfast attitude then seeing her as young will be a delight. Mira has frankly always had a mouth on her, she's never been afraid to take a chance and leaving her human life behind in many ways feels inevitable . Seeing her earlier life before she became a gladiator is a strange mixture of unadulterated joy and yet at the same time a grim realisation. An insightful look at what shapes her and as it ended a profound sense of hope.
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Four and a half from me
If like me you had wondered just who and why Mira was turned then this is the book you have been waiting for. If you have been impressed by her staunch, steadfast attitude then seeing her as young will be a delight. Mira has frankly always had a mouth on her, she's never been afraid to take a chance and leaving her human life behind in many ways feels inevitable . Seeing her earlier life before she became a gladiator is a strange mixture of unadulterated joy and yet at the same time a grim realisation. An insightful look at what shapes her and as it ended a profound sense of hope.
This voluntary opinion is entirely my own
Four and a half from me
December 5, 2016
This is not my favorite in this series but I feel it tells a very important part of Mira's story. Mira's beginnings as a vampire are revealed. Through this tale, Mira's growth as a person from an immature, impulsive, and adventurous girl to the warrior shaped by mistreatment and the hardships she has faced as a vampire and her first forays into romance and love. The trip down memory lane reopens Mira to emotions long forgotten and she even gets her own little miracle in story. My review is based upon a review copy.
January 14, 2016
In a trance!
This book was so worth the wait!!!! I am soooooo much more in love with these characters! Salidas totally had me in a trance going back through Mira's past, & she never failed to hit my emotional buttons either. I was laughing, crying, & sighing in Theo's awe. I'm so happy she shared this awesome with us!!!
Many questions are answered & many more arise. There are so many possibilities. I am so looking forward to see what else is to come!
This book was so worth the wait!!!! I am soooooo much more in love with these characters! Salidas totally had me in a trance going back through Mira's past, & she never failed to hit my emotional buttons either. I was laughing, crying, & sighing in Theo's awe. I'm so happy she shared this awesome with us!!!
Many questions are answered & many more arise. There are so many possibilities. I am so looking forward to see what else is to come!
March 3, 2016
3.5/5.0
In this dystopian tale of death, destruction and tyranny, there is an underlying hope for the future that begins with one unlikely girl.
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
In this dystopian tale of death, destruction and tyranny, there is an underlying hope for the future that begins with one unlikely girl.
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
August 20, 2017
When I first started reading I was wishing that Mira's story would have been told in the very beginning, but as I got to the end I realized how perfect it fit here. I have come to realize how hard it is to write a review and not give the story away..lol..I love Mira's story and it made me cry. It is so hard to love and loss so many things you hold dear. Maybe that is the lesson that we take from this book. Always remember that you can't get back what you have lost, but always live the life you have been given for the ones who can no longer live theirs.
Until Next Time....Tabi
Until Next Time....Tabi
August 19, 2017
I enjoyed getting a glimpse into Mira's past, and seeing how she was before she was captured and forced to fight for her life as a slave. This is more like a prequel story, we get to see Mira as a human, and also when she meets the love she lost that caused her to build walls up around her heart. Good writing, good series, and this was an entertaining addition to this series.
August 17, 2018
Interesting
Interesting way to have a prequel story without the prequel. The ending felt a little like she had trouble tying it up properly, but I’m interested in seeing where the series goes.
Interesting way to have a prequel story without the prequel. The ending felt a little like she had trouble tying it up properly, but I’m interested in seeing where the series goes.
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April 17, 2020Review to come
May 22, 2016
This book is as the title implies, a transition. The world Mira currently lives in is in transition, but we get Mira's past where she goes through the transition to vampire. But, what Mira went through then created who Mira is now, and how she's come to be the one who is changing the world. What a full circle Mira has come!
There is more to come. There is more battles to be fought to bring peace and co-existence for all species. I WILL be waiting for the books!
****FULL REVIEW****
*I requested to review a copy of this audiobook for an honest review from the author or narrator.
Mira has become a leader and hero of her kind and is staying in the city that now is the center for vampire refugees since the uprising. New Haven. Walking through the destruction of the prison cells she once lived in, Mira finds her journal she thought lost years ago. One she wrote in when she first arrived at New Haven.
Kerri has become the voice of Mira for me. Her laid back speak and determination. Even with Stryker, she brings across the strong feel to both the alpha personalities. When I saw this story had a bit of Mira's past, when she first arrived at the prison of New Haven, and that Mira was slowly coming out of her protective, hard shell I was worried. But listening to Kerri relaxed me right into the story. She has brought enough of the hardness in Mira and the growing vulnerability to the front that shows Mira growing as a character. Excellent combination and reading of the character! She does different timber and infliction for each character.
I remember when Mira thought on Theo, her love and the man who turned her, in the previous books. I was always curious to meet him. And in this book, we do. We get to see the first time Mira met Theo, and how they flirted even then. He is a quick one in mind and comments, also a bit sexy. Theo is the best vampire to have turned Mira. I think his friendliness and easy personality was a perfect fit for Mira when she was younger, but also set the bar of how vampires really are. Like Mira has been saying since the first book, they are not salvage, they were humans once too.
It's nice to see Mira in an innocent way, before the harsh life of gladiator fighting. When she was first turned. There had been an instant and constant connection between Mira and Theo. They seemed the perfect match.
We see a whole new cast of characters with Mira on her first trek to find Sanctuary. Of course Theo. We also meet his friends, Marcel and Justine. Marcel and Justine lived as gladiators with Theo. Then we come across Savannah and Collin. Savannah and Collin are young looking vampires that have lived long lives, and survived the cataclysm that created the world that is now present. Mira sees a common view on why to make the journey in Savannah. They are a strong cast of characters.
This book is as the title implies, a transition. The world Mira currently lives in is in transition, but we get Mira's past where she goes through the transition to vampire. But, what Mira went through then created who Mira is now, and how she's come to be the one who is changing the world. What a full circle Mira has come!
There is more to come. There is more battles to be fought to bring peace and co-existence for all species. I WILL be waiting for the books!
There is more to come. There is more battles to be fought to bring peace and co-existence for all species. I WILL be waiting for the books!
****FULL REVIEW****
*I requested to review a copy of this audiobook for an honest review from the author or narrator.
Mira has become a leader and hero of her kind and is staying in the city that now is the center for vampire refugees since the uprising. New Haven. Walking through the destruction of the prison cells she once lived in, Mira finds her journal she thought lost years ago. One she wrote in when she first arrived at New Haven.
Kerri has become the voice of Mira for me. Her laid back speak and determination. Even with Stryker, she brings across the strong feel to both the alpha personalities. When I saw this story had a bit of Mira's past, when she first arrived at the prison of New Haven, and that Mira was slowly coming out of her protective, hard shell I was worried. But listening to Kerri relaxed me right into the story. She has brought enough of the hardness in Mira and the growing vulnerability to the front that shows Mira growing as a character. Excellent combination and reading of the character! She does different timber and infliction for each character.
I remember when Mira thought on Theo, her love and the man who turned her, in the previous books. I was always curious to meet him. And in this book, we do. We get to see the first time Mira met Theo, and how they flirted even then. He is a quick one in mind and comments, also a bit sexy. Theo is the best vampire to have turned Mira. I think his friendliness and easy personality was a perfect fit for Mira when she was younger, but also set the bar of how vampires really are. Like Mira has been saying since the first book, they are not salvage, they were humans once too.
It's nice to see Mira in an innocent way, before the harsh life of gladiator fighting. When she was first turned. There had been an instant and constant connection between Mira and Theo. They seemed the perfect match.
We see a whole new cast of characters with Mira on her first trek to find Sanctuary. Of course Theo. We also meet his friends, Marcel and Justine. Marcel and Justine lived as gladiators with Theo. Then we come across Savannah and Collin. Savannah and Collin are young looking vampires that have lived long lives, and survived the cataclysm that created the world that is now present. Mira sees a common view on why to make the journey in Savannah. They are a strong cast of characters.
This book is as the title implies, a transition. The world Mira currently lives in is in transition, but we get Mira's past where she goes through the transition to vampire. But, what Mira went through then created who Mira is now, and how she's come to be the one who is changing the world. What a full circle Mira has come!
There is more to come. There is more battles to be fought to bring peace and co-existence for all species. I WILL be waiting for the books!
October 4, 2016
First Bite (Audiobook)
K.A. Salidas brings us the beginning of Mira's tale in another offering from her fabulous Chronicles of the Uprising.
And yes, we do find out who won Mira's heart.
Between battles to free her kind and others, Mira has a large to do list to help create a better place for all (human, vampire, shifter, otherkin...). One item on that list is turning the gladiator arena and holding pens into a more peaceful and beautiful space. During this renovation a diary written by Mira is found that covers her transition into vampire through her capture. This book gives a wealth of insight into the forces that shaped her and gave her the drive for freedom.
The end of the book left me grinning and hopeful.
Hopefully the next books will give us more information on yummy and heart of gold George, jaw dropping gorgeous and fierce Stryker, and the all too serious and caring Lucian.
As the voice of Mira and the other characters in the story Kerri McCann again does a superb job. You can hear the emotions of each character in the narration.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
K.A. Salidas brings us the beginning of Mira's tale in another offering from her fabulous Chronicles of the Uprising.
And yes, we do find out who won Mira's heart.
Between battles to free her kind and others, Mira has a large to do list to help create a better place for all (human, vampire, shifter, otherkin...). One item on that list is turning the gladiator arena and holding pens into a more peaceful and beautiful space. During this renovation a diary written by Mira is found that covers her transition into vampire through her capture. This book gives a wealth of insight into the forces that shaped her and gave her the drive for freedom.
The end of the book left me grinning and hopeful.
Hopefully the next books will give us more information on yummy and heart of gold George, jaw dropping gorgeous and fierce Stryker, and the all too serious and caring Lucian.
As the voice of Mira and the other characters in the story Kerri McCann again does a superb job. You can hear the emotions of each character in the narration.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
October 4, 2016
First Bite (Audiobook)
K.A. Salidas brings us the beginning of Mira's tale in another offering from her fabulous Chronicles of the Uprising.
And yes, we do find out who won Mira's heart.
Between battles to free her kind and others, Mira has a large to do list to help create a better place for all (human, vampire, shifter, otherkin...). One item on that list is turning the gladiator arena and holding pens into a more peaceful and beautiful space. During this renovation a diary written by Mira is found that covers her transition into vampire through her capture. This book gives a wealth of insight into the forces that shaped her and gave her the drive for freedom.
The end of the book left me grinning and hopeful.
Hopefully the next books will give us more information on yummy and heart of gold George, jaw dropping gorgeous and fierce Stryker, and the all too serious and caring Lucian.
As the voice of Mira and the other characters in the story Kerri McCann again does a superb job. You can hear the emotions of each character in the narration.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
K.A. Salidas brings us the beginning of Mira's tale in another offering from her fabulous Chronicles of the Uprising.
And yes, we do find out who won Mira's heart.
Between battles to free her kind and others, Mira has a large to do list to help create a better place for all (human, vampire, shifter, otherkin...). One item on that list is turning the gladiator arena and holding pens into a more peaceful and beautiful space. During this renovation a diary written by Mira is found that covers her transition into vampire through her capture. This book gives a wealth of insight into the forces that shaped her and gave her the drive for freedom.
The end of the book left me grinning and hopeful.
Hopefully the next books will give us more information on yummy and heart of gold George, jaw dropping gorgeous and fierce Stryker, and the all too serious and caring Lucian.
As the voice of Mira and the other characters in the story Kerri McCann again does a superb job. You can hear the emotions of each character in the narration.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 25, 2015
well i did apparently did read this before too on amazon when it came out lol and i must not been part of Goodreads so here is my review .
wow Mira is back with her Mate not Theo sadly he is no more but she has found love again .. also someone from Mira's past she thought was gone has come to New Haven .. also she finds her old Journal she wrote before she is taken and reads the pages to her Mate now who is her mate you may wonder if you have read the other books you would know lol.. but for those who have not read any of the uprising book series need to read from the begining to understand why Mira is forever changed why its hard for her to have emotions due to her past .. to find this and more buy , read and review ..
wow Mira is back with her Mate not Theo sadly he is no more but she has found love again .. also someone from Mira's past she thought was gone has come to New Haven .. also she finds her old Journal she wrote before she is taken and reads the pages to her Mate now who is her mate you may wonder if you have read the other books you would know lol.. but for those who have not read any of the uprising book series need to read from the begining to understand why Mira is forever changed why its hard for her to have emotions due to her past .. to find this and more buy , read and review ..
December 17, 2014
wow Mira is back with her Mate not Theo sadly he is no more but she has found love again .. also someone from Mira's past she thought was gone has come to New Haven .. also she finds her old Journal she wrote before she is taken and reads the pages to her Mate now who is her mate you may wonder if you have read the other books you would know lol.. but for those who have not read any of the uprising book series need to read from the begining to understand why Mira is forever changed why its hard for her to have emotions due to her past .. to find this and more buy , read and review ..
April 27, 2015
Mira is finally starting to see the peace and end to violence she has dreamed of for 30 years, there is still a long road ahead of them, but vampires are being freed and seeking refuge. In this book we get to see Mira's beginning and how she came to be a gladiator. The night she first met her Theo and the road that led her to her prison. It is a beautiful and devastating story. The end of this book left me with the biggest smile! A little happy for Mira, and it's about darn time too! I am even more excited to read more now, but I have to wait for them to be written still....darnit. Bring on the goodness!
April 19, 2016
Where's The Damn Tissues
When I first started reading I was wishing that Mira's story would have been told in the very beginning, but as I got to the end I realized how perfect it fit here. I have come to realize how hard it is to write a review and not give the story away..lol..I love Mira's story and it made me cry. It is so hard to love and loss so many things you hold dear. Maybe that is the lesson that we take from this book. Always remember that you can't get back what you have lost, but always live the life you have been given for the ones who can no longer live theirs.
Until Next Time....Tabi
When I first started reading I was wishing that Mira's story would have been told in the very beginning, but as I got to the end I realized how perfect it fit here. I have come to realize how hard it is to write a review and not give the story away..lol..I love Mira's story and it made me cry. It is so hard to love and loss so many things you hold dear. Maybe that is the lesson that we take from this book. Always remember that you can't get back what you have lost, but always live the life you have been given for the ones who can no longer live theirs.
Until Next Time....Tabi
June 4, 2016
This was a great continuation to a well written series. In this novel we get a look back to the beginning of how it all started for Mira. We got to meet Theo (the vampire that turned her) and got a glimpse into their love story. Mira was such a different person back then and it was interesting to read this story after we've met the hardened battle wary Mira. I loved how the past and present was able to be tied in together in the end of this well written story. I got the Audio version of this book and the narrator Kerri McCann did a great job with the voices especially the young Mira. I really enjoyed it.
December 30, 2014
To say that I absalutely loved this installment of the Chronicles of the Uprising series is an understatement! The story flowed seamlessly in this book! I devoured this book , hooked since the first moment I read it. Mira is one of my favorite characters , she is strong, snarky, compassionate and has heart! In this book she has settled in with her mate, but cannot help but reminisce about her first love and how she became a vampire. This book answered a lot of questions for me. It also gave me a few surprises! I am defiantly wanting more of this great series!
November 9, 2016
This is not my favorite in this series but I feel it tells a very important part of Mira's story. Mira's beginnings as a vampire are revealed. Through this tale, Mira's growth as a person from an immature, impulsive, and adventurous girl to the warrior shaped by mistreatment and the hardships she has faced as a vampire and her first forays into romance and love. The trip down memory lane reopens Mira to emotions long forgotten and she even gets her own little miracle in story. My review is based upon a review copy.
December 16, 2014
After reading the first books of the Chronicles of the Uprising I found myself holding my breath. I knew what was coming...I just didn't know when. When I finished reading this book I honestly had to take a day to absorb and soak it in. The tile again is a great summary of this story. I have enjoyed reading this whole series. Mira is a strong yet stubborn character who is wonderfully written. I have a feeling there is a story about Justine that is just waiting to be told too.
January 1, 2015
In a trance!
This book was so worth the wait!!!!
I am soooooo much more in love with these characters! Salidas totally had me in a trance going back through Mira's past, & she never failed to hit my emotional buttons either. I was laughing, crying, & sighing in Theo's awe. I'm so happy she shared this awesome with us!!!
Many questions are answered & many more arise. There are so many possibilities. I am so looking forward to see what else is to come!
This book was so worth the wait!!!!
I am soooooo much more in love with these characters! Salidas totally had me in a trance going back through Mira's past, & she never failed to hit my emotional buttons either. I was laughing, crying, & sighing in Theo's awe. I'm so happy she shared this awesome with us!!!
Many questions are answered & many more arise. There are so many possibilities. I am so looking forward to see what else is to come!
December 28, 2016
K.A. Salidas' "Revolution" and "Transition" are the third and fourth tales in the Chronicles of the Uprising series. The series is starting to have the lovely feel of The Dark Tower series by Stephen King! I love it. #3 tells the tale of storming the city where Mira was enslaved. #4 has an amazing flashback to Mira's life before slavery. While these are definitely not romances, there was a bit of romance in #4! Squeee! Epic storytelling! I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
December 28, 2016
K.A. Salidas' "Revolution" and "Transition" are the third and fourth tales in the Chronicles of the Uprising series. The series is starting to have the lovely feel of The Dark Tower series by Stephen King! I love it. #3 tells the tale of storming the city where Mira was enslaved. #4 has an amazing flashback to Mira's life before slavery. While these are definitely not romances, there was a bit of romance in #4! Squeee! Epic storytelling! I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
January 21, 2017
Very different than the books that preceded it. I loved being able to see Mira's beginnings as a vampire and it's a much lighter-hearted woman we see in most of this book. We also finally get to meet that charming rogue, Theo. It's very easy to understand how he held her heart for as long as he did. A word of warning to the other emotionally sensitive readers, Transition pulls hard on the heart-strings and I was in tears by the end of the book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
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March 2, 20163.5/5.0
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2016 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
May 17, 2016
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