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The Bridge ~ Inner City: Gargoyles
Nearly year after the dramatic events at the Roebling Suspension Bridge, the otherworldly citizens of Cincinnati are settling into the new state of affairs. O’Flanagan’s has become the hub of fae activity in the area under the watchful eye of Troll Evangeline Kane. But other sentinels of the city also frequent the bar, including Gargoyle Kalila Storm.
When a string of robberies threatens mortals and fae alike, Kalila and her partner, Declan, must track down those responsible. But just when they think they’ve uncovered the truth, they find that the web of deceit stretches even further than they could ever have imagined. And as if that wasn’t enough, Kalila is at war with herself over her inexplicable new attraction to a mortal woman.
This book is set in the same universe as The Bridge series by Erik Schubach.
When a string of robberies threatens mortals and fae alike, Kalila and her partner, Declan, must track down those responsible. But just when they think they’ve uncovered the truth, they find that the web of deceit stretches even further than they could ever have imagined. And as if that wasn’t enough, Kalila is at war with herself over her inexplicable new attraction to a mortal woman.
This book is set in the same universe as The Bridge series by Erik Schubach.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2015
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February 14, 2015
This book was a perfect fit to Erik's series. The writing flowed so well and it was beautifully written. It had some humor and intrigue in a plot that pulled you into the world of The Bridge. It was great getting a view of some of the other characters in this series. The story was so descriptive that I had no problem visualizing the scenes. Never thought I'd like a series like this, but I just love the creativity of this series. I hope that the next book is written about Felicia. Definitely recommend this book and the whole series.
February 13, 2015
I don't read this genre on a regular basis but I might just start if they are all as good...
Storyline brings you into the book and the characters will want you to stay. You'll want to fight along with Kalila and then slap her a bit for turning away from the one thing that would make her truly happy. The only problem I had with it was that it wasn't long enough and I wanted more... Hopefully there will be more in the near future and possibly a graphic novel too...
If you like this world check out the books by Erik Schubach!
Storyline brings you into the book and the characters will want you to stay. You'll want to fight along with Kalila and then slap her a bit for turning away from the one thing that would make her truly happy. The only problem I had with it was that it wasn't long enough and I wanted more... Hopefully there will be more in the near future and possibly a graphic novel too...
If you like this world check out the books by Erik Schubach!
June 25, 2019
I enjoyed this spin off of the Trolls storyline. I added a bit more depth to the world in which it takes place. The sweet love story interspaced in the action was sweet. I have there are a couple more books to resolve the underlying evil infecting the city.
June 18, 2019
great addition to the series
I'm not sure how the division of labor fell out with this book, or even who wrote it. The cover says by Victoria Cobretti and Erik Schubach, but it's set in a world of Schubach's creation. If Victoria did the writing she has a magnificent ear for Schubachs style. This reads very much like one of his.
I really enjoyed this book no matter who wrote it with one very large quibble (mildly spoilery )
-There are characters here who will lose their home/nexus if something isn't done. But this "crisis" has been so obviously coming down on them for more than 10 years. You wait until the last week of a problem that has been growing for a decade? You idiots could have bought the building yourselves and had the mortgage payed off long before this. ARGH! this drives me crazy that even the author didn't care enough to make an effort to throw in a few sentences that showed that an effort was made. If the writer dosen't care, why should I? It's not a tragedy if you get run over by a slow moving steamroller that you could see coming miles away. It just ruins the whole suspension of disbelief to say you care when you provide concrete evidence that you not only do not care but can't even be bothered to pretend that you care. If this book was self edited, you owe yourself a slap upside the head.
I'm not sure how the division of labor fell out with this book, or even who wrote it. The cover says by Victoria Cobretti and Erik Schubach, but it's set in a world of Schubach's creation. If Victoria did the writing she has a magnificent ear for Schubachs style. This reads very much like one of his.
I really enjoyed this book no matter who wrote it with one very large quibble (mildly spoilery )
-There are characters here who will lose their home/nexus if something isn't done. But this "crisis" has been so obviously coming down on them for more than 10 years. You wait until the last week of a problem that has been growing for a decade? You idiots could have bought the building yourselves and had the mortgage payed off long before this. ARGH! this drives me crazy that even the author didn't care enough to make an effort to throw in a few sentences that showed that an effort was made. If the writer dosen't care, why should I? It's not a tragedy if you get run over by a slow moving steamroller that you could see coming miles away. It just ruins the whole suspension of disbelief to say you care when you provide concrete evidence that you not only do not care but can't even be bothered to pretend that you care. If this book was self edited, you owe yourself a slap upside the head.
May 30, 2015
ThreeStar
The opening page of this novel pulls the reader in (despite a spelling mistake), it's written in an original way almost in the first person. Unfortunately after a brilliant start it seems to become too focused on explaining who all the other "non straights" are. Despite having read Mr Schubach's other two Bridge books, I did find this over complicated in its explanations and would have preferred to learn about the Shadow Bounds etc as they became involved in the story line. This distracts from the plot and only recovers about a quarter of the way through.
The plot does develops in an exciting and enthralling way, the characters become alive and believable. I particularly liked the references made to previous character from The Bridge collection and enjoyed how they fitted into this novel.
As the climax approaches all the characters are successfully brought together and although one of the main protagonists could be predicted the way the author handled the situation was gripping. I did feel that it was unnecessary to vindicate Storms actions as the wave she behaved was true to her character.
I enjoyed the conclusion and how whole essence of this fantasy world was brought together and loose ends that could be explained were.
Throughout the novel the author successfully left clues to not quite fully explained situations, questionable characters and of course the wonderful relationship developing between Storm and Maggie. All these clues left me asking questions, wondering, hoping for a sequel. I was therefore very disappointed with the epilogue finding it rather condescending to the reader. The novel was well enough written not to have everything further explained in the epilogue and came across more as an advert for the next book than an informative addition to an otherwise interesting novel.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Chris
The opening page of this novel pulls the reader in (despite a spelling mistake), it's written in an original way almost in the first person. Unfortunately after a brilliant start it seems to become too focused on explaining who all the other "non straights" are. Despite having read Mr Schubach's other two Bridge books, I did find this over complicated in its explanations and would have preferred to learn about the Shadow Bounds etc as they became involved in the story line. This distracts from the plot and only recovers about a quarter of the way through.
The plot does develops in an exciting and enthralling way, the characters become alive and believable. I particularly liked the references made to previous character from The Bridge collection and enjoyed how they fitted into this novel.
As the climax approaches all the characters are successfully brought together and although one of the main protagonists could be predicted the way the author handled the situation was gripping. I did feel that it was unnecessary to vindicate Storms actions as the wave she behaved was true to her character.
I enjoyed the conclusion and how whole essence of this fantasy world was brought together and loose ends that could be explained were.
Throughout the novel the author successfully left clues to not quite fully explained situations, questionable characters and of course the wonderful relationship developing between Storm and Maggie. All these clues left me asking questions, wondering, hoping for a sequel. I was therefore very disappointed with the epilogue finding it rather condescending to the reader. The novel was well enough written not to have everything further explained in the epilogue and came across more as an advert for the next book than an informative addition to an otherwise interesting novel.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Chris
July 11, 2015
I listened to this on audio and I'm not sure if it's the writing style or the narrator but both of the "Bridge" books just felt kind of flat to me. I like the ideas and I like most of the characters. It's difficult for me to put into words what my issues with the writing style are. Sometimes the sentences feel choppy while saying too much. It's like I get a step by step of actual steps down the road (or side walk or tunnel or whatever) which bogs the story down. It's not a long novel but I felt that either there were too many words or the words should've been put to less repetitive or inane uses.
Also, I like my romances to have some smexy. None of that here though I'll grant that you could argue this is a paranormal mystery with a romance subplot.
I still like the world and I liked the idea of the story (ah mostly... not a super happy ending)but I just don't know if I can do another one in the series.
Also, I like my romances to have some smexy. None of that here though I'll grant that you could argue this is a paranormal mystery with a romance subplot.
I still like the world and I liked the idea of the story (ah mostly... not a super happy ending)but I just don't know if I can do another one in the series.
May 18, 2015
I had a strange feeling that I was listening to a literated transcript of a role-play game. I've got some years of forum rpg experience under my belt and Inner City's repetitive phrases and info-dumps along with emotions that felt both over-pedaled and superficial were conclusive to what I often see in the games. If better edited, this text could've lost a quarter of volume\time and improved greatly.
Also I'm disappointed in several things: this book added very little to the worldbuilding; the MC didn't feel her 200 y.o. to me and, while using private eye cover (presumably, for some period of time already?), missed very obvious clues; Maggie acted like a jealous teen; Gideon's remorse looked improbably quick; and the narrator stumbled a number of times.
Overall it was ok and no more than that.
Also I'm disappointed in several things: this book added very little to the worldbuilding; the MC didn't feel her 200 y.o. to me and, while using private eye cover (presumably, for some period of time already?), missed very obvious clues; Maggie acted like a jealous teen; Gideon's remorse looked improbably quick; and the narrator stumbled a number of times.
Overall it was ok and no more than that.
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April 5, 2019DNF
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