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Gemini #2
Head Above Water
Gemini, Book 2
Camille Ellis has tracked many killers during her career,but this time it's personal. Cut off from conclave resources, she won't let a small thing like a suspension keep her from accepting Cord Graeson's offer of help.
Pretending to be mated to him is one way to secure allies, but the best that can be said of the Chandler Pack is they haven't killed or eaten her. Yet. Between the alpha's displeasure and the pack's distrust of fae, she's working overtime to keep her head above water.
Just when the fur starts to fly, a tip cracks her case--and her life--wide open.
Pretending to be mated to him is one way to secure allies, but the best that can be said of the Chandler Pack is they haven't killed or eaten her. Yet. Between the alpha's displeasure and the pack's distrust of fae, she's working overtime to keep her head above water.
Just when the fur starts to fly, a tip cracks her case--and her life--wide open.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2016
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104 books2,834 followersHailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
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November 20, 2022
Better than the previous one.
Still a 3-star read, but it's a bit better than the last book. Yeah, it has an annoying cliffhanger at the end, but it was a bit predictable (and I have the next book), so I didn't really mind.
The plot gets a bit more interesting and I like the romance side of the story: this book, in a way, is a bit of a filler, it doesn't really focus on the overall story but on the love interest between her and the werewolf/ warg guy.
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Interesting so far, I'll go on with the series.
Still a 3-star read, but it's a bit better than the last book. Yeah, it has an annoying cliffhanger at the end, but it was a bit predictable (and I have the next book), so I didn't really mind.
The plot gets a bit more interesting and I like the romance side of the story: this book, in a way, is a bit of a filler, it doesn't really focus on the overall story but on the love interest between her and the werewolf/ warg guy.
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Interesting so far, I'll go on with the series.
May 7, 2022
This is second in an Urban Fantasy series so character and story arcs build over books. I recommend reading in order.
For the love of all that's stupid, can we not wallow in unearned guilt?!? Cam is all about taking on every shred of guilt possible like it's an Olympic sport. Only, she has clearly gone pro so, wait, we don't care about that anymore in the Olympics. So yeah, totally Olympic medalist is our Cam. Plus, no Harlow because she's missing since the end of the last book. And we never do get her back, really.
Good thing Graeson is . . . okay, he's a total sad-sack in this story, too. This one spends a lot of time with his warg pack and his alpha is a real piece of work. Kudos to Edwards for going with "warg", by the way. She sidesteps all the purists going "but wolves don't have alphas!"* and with wargs, she can invent her own lore. Unfortunately, a part of that invention is the alphabully, Bessemer, who shows us the problem with the whole alpha thing. Also, Edwards whiffs the resolution on that one in a big way. .
So wow, Jacob, why did you finish this book if it was so awful? Honestly? I almost didn't. I nearly stopped at 40% because the pack thing was so unrelenting. It picked up a bit around midway and the investigation made a turn I wanted to see through. So I persevered.
I don't regret finishing this. Quite. I mean, I'm giving it 2½ stars that I just can't bring myself to round up. And that's not good. But it's enough that I'll probably pick up the next one...
A note about Chaste: There's more shifter-related nudity, but Cam is a confirmed prude and she's resisting the whole "mate" thing, all the way to the end. There's enough hesitance to wonder if she's a virgin, though that's not that likely. At any rate, there's no sexy times and the only sleep-overs are with Graeson in wolf form so this is pretty chaste.
* On werewolf alphas: I don't have a strong opinion on this one. As I understand it, the whole observational scenario that established the alpha/beta/dominance thing stems from a study on wolves in captivity where wolves from different areas were crammed together. Apparently, wolves in the wild form packs based on a mated pair and whatever offspring haven't matured enough to strike out on their own, no alpha required. But to me, werewolves don't have to follow either pattern unless the author wants them to. I figure there's enough human in a werewolf to impel them into social dynamics with multiple family units as humans need more social contact than simply immediate family. And once you get to "clan" size, you need a way to govern reasonably. So that can easily mimic the conditions of the alpha/beta/dominance observed in wolves crammed together unnaturally. So I'm generally willing to go with whatever the author finds interesting.
For the love of all that's stupid, can we not wallow in unearned guilt?!? Cam is all about taking on every shred of guilt possible like it's an Olympic sport. Only, she has clearly gone pro so, wait, we don't care about that anymore in the Olympics. So yeah, totally Olympic medalist is our Cam. Plus, no Harlow because she's missing since the end of the last book. And we never do get her back, really.
Good thing Graeson is . . . okay, he's a total sad-sack in this story, too. This one spends a lot of time with his warg pack and his alpha is a real piece of work. Kudos to Edwards for going with "warg", by the way. She sidesteps all the purists going "but wolves don't have alphas!"* and with wargs, she can invent her own lore. Unfortunately, a part of that invention is the alphabully, Bessemer, who shows us the problem with the whole alpha thing. Also, Edwards whiffs the resolution on that one in a big way. .
So wow, Jacob, why did you finish this book if it was so awful? Honestly? I almost didn't. I nearly stopped at 40% because the pack thing was so unrelenting. It picked up a bit around midway and the investigation made a turn I wanted to see through. So I persevered.
I don't regret finishing this. Quite. I mean, I'm giving it 2½ stars that I just can't bring myself to round up. And that's not good. But it's enough that I'll probably pick up the next one...
A note about Chaste: There's more shifter-related nudity, but Cam is a confirmed prude and she's resisting the whole "mate" thing, all the way to the end. There's enough hesitance to wonder if she's a virgin, though that's not that likely. At any rate, there's no sexy times and the only sleep-overs are with Graeson in wolf form so this is pretty chaste.
* On werewolf alphas: I don't have a strong opinion on this one. As I understand it, the whole observational scenario that established the alpha/beta/dominance thing stems from a study on wolves in captivity where wolves from different areas were crammed together. Apparently, wolves in the wild form packs based on a mated pair and whatever offspring haven't matured enough to strike out on their own, no alpha required. But to me, werewolves don't have to follow either pattern unless the author wants them to. I figure there's enough human in a werewolf to impel them into social dynamics with multiple family units as humans need more social contact than simply immediate family. And once you get to "clan" size, you need a way to govern reasonably. So that can easily mimic the conditions of the alpha/beta/dominance observed in wolves crammed together unnaturally. So I'm generally willing to go with whatever the author finds interesting.
November 14, 2024
Head Above Water starts off right at the ending point in book one, Dead in the Water. The author hooked me from the begging to the end. I couldn’t put this one down and read way into the night.
The world and characters are phenomenal. Their is no shortage of action, mystery, and a relationship that is just blooming.
Cam is working on a case and the more she uncovers the more dangerous her life becomes. Besides all that the relationship between her and Cord is just growing, which they are dancing around, and Cam will have to make a choice. What every choice she makes she'll have to navigate Warg politics.
We get to see Camille really come out of her shell and let someone else into her life; besides her Aunt and Cousin. The growth and development was superb on her end. I loved Cord even though he’s domineering and harsh at times. He did also make mistakes where Cam is concerned, but even with all that they both learn more about the other and come to see deeper then others have about who they are inside and what they need in their lives. These two do some healing and open their hearts.
Head Above Water was a faced-paced action-packed adventure. I am looking froward to delving deeper into the mystery of Charybdis and the relationship that is blooming between Cam and Cord. I am on pins and needles waiting for the third installment, Hell or High Water.
Rated: 5 Above Water Stars
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy provided by CrushStar Multimedia LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
The world and characters are phenomenal. Their is no shortage of action, mystery, and a relationship that is just blooming.
Cam is working on a case and the more she uncovers the more dangerous her life becomes. Besides all that the relationship between her and Cord is just growing, which they are dancing around, and Cam will have to make a choice. What every choice she makes she'll have to navigate Warg politics.
We get to see Camille really come out of her shell and let someone else into her life; besides her Aunt and Cousin. The growth and development was superb on her end. I loved Cord even though he’s domineering and harsh at times. He did also make mistakes where Cam is concerned, but even with all that they both learn more about the other and come to see deeper then others have about who they are inside and what they need in their lives. These two do some healing and open their hearts.
Head Above Water was a faced-paced action-packed adventure. I am looking froward to delving deeper into the mystery of Charybdis and the relationship that is blooming between Cam and Cord. I am on pins and needles waiting for the third installment, Hell or High Water.
Rated: 5 Above Water Stars
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy provided by CrushStar Multimedia LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
March 1, 2022
Criminal Minds....I have decided this series reminds me of Criminal Minds. For me that is a good thing, I like some suspense....a little thrill.....few gasp worthy moments....and some ass kicking to spice it up.
Picking up where we left off from book 2, Edwards does not slow down. We are full force after Charybdis. Some new characters are introduced to keep the series steady evolving and I LOVE having Cam's family deeply involved in book 2.
Still not a much on the romance front, but acknowledging that going in I can appreciate the storyline and the drama. Great read!
It is hard for me to write a detailed review for the fear of revealing any spoilers....sorry my peeps.
Happy reading,
DD 🥂
Picking up where we left off from book 2, Edwards does not slow down. We are full force after Charybdis. Some new characters are introduced to keep the series steady evolving and I LOVE having Cam's family deeply involved in book 2.
Still not a much on the romance front, but acknowledging that going in I can appreciate the storyline and the drama. Great read!
It is hard for me to write a detailed review for the fear of revealing any spoilers....sorry my peeps.
Happy reading,
DD 🥂
June 17, 2019
Head Above Water by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Einstein is a good paranormal adventure with romance and a mystery. Werewolves and far trying to learn to play nice together, some one killing paranormals and normals, a werewolf and a fae are upsetting the wolf pack by becoming an item. I would say there are good cat fights but more dog fights, lol!
The narration was good too!
The narration was good too!
May 14, 2016
3.75 stars!
May 3, 2016
3.25 – Character Development But Story Needs a Compass
Despite her suspension from the Earthen Conclave, Camille ‘Cam’ Davis is determined to find a missing friend and the killer whose motivation remains a mystery. Without the conclave’s backing she accepts warg Cord Graeson’s offer of help, but his pack’s animosity toward fae makes Cord’s offer debatable, as there’s conflict within the Chandler Pack. Cord is at the center of the rift in the pack. As Cam realizes Cord may be healing the part of her that fractured long ago they both feel the threat from his pack mates. Things are about to get personal!
As the second installment in the Gemini series, Head Above Water doesn’t have the focused storyline that Dead in the Water had. In the first book, the mystery was very strong and the author created a compelling heroine. Head Above Water introduces new characters, new storylines, and reveals the intricacies of warg pack structure that comes attached with a lot of dysfunction. Old characters from two other series make an appearance, which wasn’t too distracting and may feel like a bonus to fans of the Black Dog and Mai Hayashi series.
There is a lot going on in this book and it seemed to lack direction. The best part in this story is the character development. Not only do readers learn more about Cord but they will also see Cam strengthen and evolve. It’s also rewarding to see Cam and Cord’s relationship gain shape…and not via sex! Emotional intimacy and trust are involved, and it was worthwhile! The heroine does have a goal in this story, but the overall book may leave readers wondering where the spotlight should be shining and where the big investment is. Head Above Water does end with a cliffhanger, yet there are interesting developments which may compel readers to continue to the next book, Hell or High Water.
ARC courtesy of author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Despite her suspension from the Earthen Conclave, Camille ‘Cam’ Davis is determined to find a missing friend and the killer whose motivation remains a mystery. Without the conclave’s backing she accepts warg Cord Graeson’s offer of help, but his pack’s animosity toward fae makes Cord’s offer debatable, as there’s conflict within the Chandler Pack. Cord is at the center of the rift in the pack. As Cam realizes Cord may be healing the part of her that fractured long ago they both feel the threat from his pack mates. Things are about to get personal!
As the second installment in the Gemini series, Head Above Water doesn’t have the focused storyline that Dead in the Water had. In the first book, the mystery was very strong and the author created a compelling heroine. Head Above Water introduces new characters, new storylines, and reveals the intricacies of warg pack structure that comes attached with a lot of dysfunction. Old characters from two other series make an appearance, which wasn’t too distracting and may feel like a bonus to fans of the Black Dog and Mai Hayashi series.
There is a lot going on in this book and it seemed to lack direction. The best part in this story is the character development. Not only do readers learn more about Cord but they will also see Cam strengthen and evolve. It’s also rewarding to see Cam and Cord’s relationship gain shape…and not via sex! Emotional intimacy and trust are involved, and it was worthwhile! The heroine does have a goal in this story, but the overall book may leave readers wondering where the spotlight should be shining and where the big investment is. Head Above Water does end with a cliffhanger, yet there are interesting developments which may compel readers to continue to the next book, Hell or High Water.
ARC courtesy of author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
July 6, 2016
-1 star cliffhanger ending
July 1, 2021
This is book two of this series. This one focused more on Camille and Cord learning about and accepting each other. Strong friendships were formed with the supporting characters who also helped drive this story. The family is being redefined and we are also learning more about the bonds that are being formed. I cannot wait to read the next one in series.
May 10, 2020
4.5 stars
Yes! Another solid installment in the Gemini series. In fact, I think I liked this one even more than the last. Because we got a lot more Cam and Graeson action. (No, not that kind of action, but maybe in the next book...)
This story is built in and around Graeson's pack. He's chosen Cam as a mate, but his alpha is taking issue with it. After all, she's not a warg. Some of lady warg's are ticked off too. As beta, Graeson is prize, and a mate any of them would like to have for themselves. So there is a lot of posturing and challenging going on. And Cam isn't always on even footing. But cool things are happening with her powers (which I totally love) and it's making her a more worthy mate every day.
We get to meet not only Graeson's pack...but Cam's family... and they all play a role as Cam continues to hunt the Charybdis and Harlow (who is still missing.) Great plotting and plenty of action set amid a world I've totally sunken into.
I adore Cam and Graeson and the feeling only grows stronger the more I read of them together. The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, but I am stoked to jump back in and see these two get their happy ending.
Yes! Another solid installment in the Gemini series. In fact, I think I liked this one even more than the last. Because we got a lot more Cam and Graeson action. (No, not that kind of action, but maybe in the next book...)
This story is built in and around Graeson's pack. He's chosen Cam as a mate, but his alpha is taking issue with it. After all, she's not a warg. Some of lady warg's are ticked off too. As beta, Graeson is prize, and a mate any of them would like to have for themselves. So there is a lot of posturing and challenging going on. And Cam isn't always on even footing. But cool things are happening with her powers (which I totally love) and it's making her a more worthy mate every day.
We get to meet not only Graeson's pack...but Cam's family... and they all play a role as Cam continues to hunt the Charybdis and Harlow (who is still missing.) Great plotting and plenty of action set amid a world I've totally sunken into.
I adore Cam and Graeson and the feeling only grows stronger the more I read of them together. The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, but I am stoked to jump back in and see these two get their happy ending.
October 28, 2019
Ughhhh the next book will be the end of Cam’s really? Ugh.
Cliffhanger ending.
I was frustrated with this one and the way Graeson was treating Cam I was not a fan of.
This one we deal with Graeson’s pack, and their relationship.
I think Lori wasn’t a very good sister based on the memories in this one. I expect her to be the bad guy somehow. So far Cam still thinks she’s dead.
Cliffhanger ending.
I was frustrated with this one and the way Graeson was treating Cam I was not a fan of.
This one we deal with Graeson’s pack, and their relationship.
I think Lori wasn’t a very good sister based on the memories in this one. I expect her to be the bad guy somehow. So far Cam still thinks she’s dead.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2017
Solid follow-up!
May 2, 2022
Soooo. I might have been the tiniest bit enamored of the whole Cam/Graeson dynamic after book 1. Tiny amount. You probably barely noticed. Let's just say that I would have broken my cardinal rule of series reads if book 2 had been out when I finished book 1. That's right, I WOULD HAVE PICKED UP BOOK 2 BEFORE WRITING THE FIRST REVIEW.
I KNOW! Calm down. But I stand by that statement. I would have read this book immediately. As it turns out, I would have been well within my rights to my fangirling, giddy feelings because this book gave me more delicious Cam/Graeson interactions. *makes incoherent swoony noises*
I seriously loved how Cam had to readjust her thinking where the big guy was concerned. I loved how she had to come to terms with what he was willing to give up to give her freedom. I loved so SO SO SO much about them. Honestly, Cord (and I'm going back on forth on what to call him, this might be confusing) made some mistakes where Cam was concerned. He's domineering and autocratic at times and I totally get why.
Beyond the beginnings of a relationship those two are dancing around, there's the whole case Cam is working on, but not really working on because she's supposed to be suspended. There are layers to the bad guy Cam is tracking down and the more that's uncovered, the more dangerous her involvement becomes. Book 3 can't come fast enough, I SWEAR.
I guess I'm trying to say I liked the book. I know I hide it well, but there it is. THIS SERIES MAKES ME SO INSANELY GREEDY FOR MORE. Which naturally means I'm going to dip into Thierry's books so I can wallow a bit longer.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
I KNOW! Calm down. But I stand by that statement. I would have read this book immediately. As it turns out, I would have been well within my rights to my fangirling, giddy feelings because this book gave me more delicious Cam/Graeson interactions. *makes incoherent swoony noises*
I seriously loved how Cam had to readjust her thinking where the big guy was concerned. I loved how she had to come to terms with what he was willing to give up to give her freedom. I loved so SO SO SO much about them. Honestly, Cord (and I'm going back on forth on what to call him, this might be confusing) made some mistakes where Cam was concerned. He's domineering and autocratic at times and I totally get why.
Beyond the beginnings of a relationship those two are dancing around, there's the whole case Cam is working on, but not really working on because she's supposed to be suspended. There are layers to the bad guy Cam is tracking down and the more that's uncovered, the more dangerous her involvement becomes. Book 3 can't come fast enough, I SWEAR.
I guess I'm trying to say I liked the book. I know I hide it well, but there it is. THIS SERIES MAKES ME SO INSANELY GREEDY FOR MORE. Which naturally means I'm going to dip into Thierry's books so I can wallow a bit longer.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
December 8, 2017
I liked this better than the first one, though I think there are still a lot of problems.
Graeson is still hard to accept as a male lead, because he's pig headed about respecting Cam's ability to handle herself, be informed, make decisions. He withholds all information until she basically trips over it .... and how is that ever going to be a partnership? How can that possibly be a functioning relationship.
Frankly, his redeeming quality in this book is that he's in his wolf form a lot. I like his wolf a lot more than I like him.
I also dropped this book a full star because of the ridiculous Bessemer subplot.
One book left. I'll see it through.
***3.5***
Graeson is still hard to accept as a male lead, because he's pig headed about respecting Cam's ability to handle herself, be informed, make decisions. He withholds all information until she basically trips over it .... and how is that ever going to be a partnership? How can that possibly be a functioning relationship.
Frankly, his redeeming quality in this book is that he's in his wolf form a lot. I like his wolf a lot more than I like him.
I also dropped this book a full star because of the ridiculous Bessemer subplot.
One book left. I'll see it through.
***3.5***
May 13, 2016
This book is a mystery, but not in a good way.
Why on earth did I read the whole thing?
It reads like a YA. The main character is a twenty-something juvenile. The main heartthrob is a cookie cutter were. I've read this book in different forms a thousand different times, written by a thousand different authors, only in the others, the main heroine wasn't stuck in the mentality of a ten year old girl who was perplexed at complex (what was supposedly complex, wasn't really written deft enough to convey that part) emotions.
I'd only give one star, but hey.... my bad for reading the whole thing. The editing was alright, no typos, and the sentences were whole. It was just the story that was lackluster. Thank the gods for kindle unlimited. I'd be infuriated if I paid money for this. As it is, I paid with time I could have better spent not reading the same book in a different incarnation as all the other schlock that seems to be pervasive and ubiquitous in this genre.
Why on earth did I read the whole thing?
It reads like a YA. The main character is a twenty-something juvenile. The main heartthrob is a cookie cutter were. I've read this book in different forms a thousand different times, written by a thousand different authors, only in the others, the main heroine wasn't stuck in the mentality of a ten year old girl who was perplexed at complex (what was supposedly complex, wasn't really written deft enough to convey that part) emotions.
I'd only give one star, but hey.... my bad for reading the whole thing. The editing was alright, no typos, and the sentences were whole. It was just the story that was lackluster. Thank the gods for kindle unlimited. I'd be infuriated if I paid money for this. As it is, I paid with time I could have better spent not reading the same book in a different incarnation as all the other schlock that seems to be pervasive and ubiquitous in this genre.
May 25, 2016
I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
Im sad to see the book end. Hailey Edwards writes books with murder, pack challenges and kidnappings but they also have romance and humor. I love the LOL moments! I'm ready to get my greedy hands on the next in the series!
Im sad to see the book end. Hailey Edwards writes books with murder, pack challenges and kidnappings but they also have romance and humor. I love the LOL moments! I'm ready to get my greedy hands on the next in the series!
April 7, 2020
A strong second book in this trilogy.
"Head above water" continues where "Dead in the water" ended. Cam/Ellis went with Cord to his pack. The first meeting doesn't go as planned and soon Ellis is deeply involved in pack business. Meanwhile, Charybdis plays mind tricks with her. So, a race against time begins.
Cord and Ellis relationship is the main plot for this book. Ellis has to make a big life-altering decision like how far is she willing to go to keep Cord beside her. Ellis' uncertainty is understandable when considering her loss of her twin sister. That is why it is inspiring to see her change. Cord was stubborn, protective and sweet. At the end, they are going to be a great team. Beside this subplot, the main plot about Charybdis is continuing as well and becomes more personnel for Ellis. Both plots interweave quite nicely. Therefore, the reader gets an exciting story about pack business and Cord's life while also interlinking this series.
The explanation of Bessemer's actions is very reasonable. Circumstances sometimes force your hand but how to handle the situation depends on the person. That is why I still couldn't excuse his actions. He became cruel but that Ellis and Cord accepted their role in the situation showed them to be better and stronger persons. Sometimes you make mistakes that is okay. We accept them, learn from them and make it next time better. That is the right way.
"Head above water" continues where "Dead in the water" ended. Cam/Ellis went with Cord to his pack. The first meeting doesn't go as planned and soon Ellis is deeply involved in pack business. Meanwhile, Charybdis plays mind tricks with her. So, a race against time begins.
Cord and Ellis relationship is the main plot for this book. Ellis has to make a big life-altering decision like how far is she willing to go to keep Cord beside her. Ellis' uncertainty is understandable when considering her loss of her twin sister. That is why it is inspiring to see her change. Cord was stubborn, protective and sweet. At the end, they are going to be a great team. Beside this subplot, the main plot about Charybdis is continuing as well and becomes more personnel for Ellis. Both plots interweave quite nicely. Therefore, the reader gets an exciting story about pack business and Cord's life while also interlinking this series.
The explanation of Bessemer's actions is very reasonable. Circumstances sometimes force your hand but how to handle the situation depends on the person. That is why I still couldn't excuse his actions. He became cruel but that Ellis and Cord accepted their role in the situation showed them to be better and stronger persons. Sometimes you make mistakes that is okay. We accept them, learn from them and make it next time better. That is the right way.
September 11, 2019
This book seemed to take forever to get anywhere and I was getting annoyed. It just seemed like a lot of sidetracking nonsense happened because of Graeson's pack's drama.
Cord Graeson invites her family and her to his pack land in Georgia, knowing his alpha hates fae and knowing his relationship with his alpha is shaky.
I'm not a fan of Graeson. I tried so hard to like him but he was willing to use Camille as bait for a serial killer and then started saying things like she was his. When he grabbed her arms and left red marks, I wrote him off as a loser.
I wanted to see him help Camille find Harlow but instead, he drew her into danger.
I am going to read the last book and hope Graeson stops being a whiney douche.
Cord Graeson invites her family and her to his pack land in Georgia, knowing his alpha hates fae and knowing his relationship with his alpha is shaky.
I'm not a fan of Graeson. I tried so hard to like him but he was willing to use Camille as bait for a serial killer and then started saying things like she was his. When he grabbed her arms and left red marks, I wrote him off as a loser.
I wanted to see him help Camille find Harlow but instead, he drew her into danger.
I am going to read the last book and hope Graeson stops being a whiney douche.
June 6, 2021
This series just keeps getting better.
While this book has an intriguing plot. It's the characters that drive the story. And the narrator brings them to life with her varied voices.
Both Cord Grayson a Camille Ellis have suffered great losses in their lives. Leaving them riddled with overwhelming grief and guilt. These factors have shaped their outlook on life.
Cord has the bond with his pack to help share his grief. Were as Cam only has her work. Her determination to find the person or creature responsible for killing young girls. But now she has Cord, if only she will accept him and all he has to offer.
I love how the characters develop and grow throughout this story. I just want to hug Cam, and maybe shake her a bit, to make her see what's right in front of her eyes. That, and to let her know she isn't responsible for every bad thing a killer does. I also love all the friends Cam is making. For someone who is used to being an island, she is reluctantly letting it become a peninsula. I hope to see Dell get her own story.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes Urban Fantasy and/or Paranormal genres.
While this book has an intriguing plot. It's the characters that drive the story. And the narrator brings them to life with her varied voices.
Both Cord Grayson a Camille Ellis have suffered great losses in their lives. Leaving them riddled with overwhelming grief and guilt. These factors have shaped their outlook on life.
Cord has the bond with his pack to help share his grief. Were as Cam only has her work. Her determination to find the person or creature responsible for killing young girls. But now she has Cord, if only she will accept him and all he has to offer.
I love how the characters develop and grow throughout this story. I just want to hug Cam, and maybe shake her a bit, to make her see what's right in front of her eyes. That, and to let her know she isn't responsible for every bad thing a killer does. I also love all the friends Cam is making. For someone who is used to being an island, she is reluctantly letting it become a peninsula. I hope to see Dell get her own story.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes Urban Fantasy and/or Paranormal genres.
May 9, 2023
More infighting, Cam has gone semi Rogue to truly and rescue Harlow. Cord has claimed her as his mate to her consternation and invited her family to visit his pack. With mating comes challenges and pack life that Cam is not used to and not sure she wants to be used to. The alpha of the pack is playing games and Cam is the ultimate dead prize if she’s not careful. The pace of the book is fine
December 28, 2022
This one was a bit better than the last, and I was much more intrigued by the depth of the budding relationship between the MCs. Looking forward to the next.
February 29, 2020
So much better
I was a bit meh on book one but this book totally redeemed the series for me! Moving on to book 3. Can’t wait to see what becomes of Cam!
Happy Reading!
I was a bit meh on book one but this book totally redeemed the series for me! Moving on to book 3. Can’t wait to see what becomes of Cam!
Happy Reading!
June 8, 2021
3 1/2 stars.
February 1, 2017
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I have mixed feelings about this novel, it took me a VERY long time to finish because I kept picking it up and putting it down. As a consequence, I'm not sure whether I failed to get a grip of the plot because of my sporadic reading or because it didn't gel together.
I have just checked my review of the second Black Dog novel Heir of the Dog and I made some comments which apply equally to this one. The focus of the book is very different to the first book, whereas the first book was all about Camille this was more of an ensemble piece with Cam's wider family, Cord's Warg pack, the witches etc. I think I would classify this as a book which progresses the wider arc of the series at the expense of the individual novel.
At the start of the novel Cam and Cord have told her family that they are a couple in order to explain why they are travelling together (whilst actually working a case which Cam has been told to leave alone). Cam has travelled with her family to Villanow, Georgia where Cord's pack are based but they run into a heap of trouble. Cam spends the novel struggling to understand Warg culture and politics whilst investigating the disappearance of Harlow, Cam's human friend AND trying to trace Charybdis.
Overall, I found that the main meat of the novel centred around Cam coming to terms with the Warg pack and her feelings about it and Cord. The search for Harlow and Charybdis seemed sidelined and there were too many distractions with Dell and Isaac and the witches.
But, I felt the same way about the second Black Dog book and it all came together beautifully so I have faith that this will make sense when I read the next one.
I look forward to seeing where the next book takes me.
I have mixed feelings about this novel, it took me a VERY long time to finish because I kept picking it up and putting it down. As a consequence, I'm not sure whether I failed to get a grip of the plot because of my sporadic reading or because it didn't gel together.
I have just checked my review of the second Black Dog novel Heir of the Dog and I made some comments which apply equally to this one. The focus of the book is very different to the first book, whereas the first book was all about Camille this was more of an ensemble piece with Cam's wider family, Cord's Warg pack, the witches etc. I think I would classify this as a book which progresses the wider arc of the series at the expense of the individual novel.
At the start of the novel Cam and Cord have told her family that they are a couple in order to explain why they are travelling together (whilst actually working a case which Cam has been told to leave alone). Cam has travelled with her family to Villanow, Georgia where Cord's pack are based but they run into a heap of trouble. Cam spends the novel struggling to understand Warg culture and politics whilst investigating the disappearance of Harlow, Cam's human friend AND trying to trace Charybdis.
Overall, I found that the main meat of the novel centred around Cam coming to terms with the Warg pack and her feelings about it and Cord. The search for Harlow and Charybdis seemed sidelined and there were too many distractions with Dell and Isaac and the witches.
But, I felt the same way about the second Black Dog book and it all came together beautifully so I have faith that this will make sense when I read the next one.
I look forward to seeing where the next book takes me.
June 3, 2016
G-d I've missed this author's books. I only have myself to blame, of course.. I've actually had this book (and every other book she writes) on preorder as soon as I saw it on Amazon, but despite having had this on my Kindle since it released, I somehow managed to not read it.
I won't do a full review because I read the last four books set in this universe back to back, and honestly, I'm not 100% sure what happened in this book vs the other books, save for the fact that there was a LOT of progress made on the relationship front between our heroine and her tasty warg hero.
I will, however, say that Hailey Edwards is one of my all time favorite authors EVER, which, considering how much I have read, is certainly saying something.
I loved the Black Dog series with a passion, and while this is a spin-off, I don't feel that you'd be horribly lost if you skipped that series and started here. (Though, seriously, read them ALL because they're excellent).
The next book comes out on my birthday, so if you need me, I'll be sitting here staring forlornly at the calendar.
5/5
I won't do a full review because I read the last four books set in this universe back to back, and honestly, I'm not 100% sure what happened in this book vs the other books, save for the fact that there was a LOT of progress made on the relationship front between our heroine and her tasty warg hero.
I will, however, say that Hailey Edwards is one of my all time favorite authors EVER, which, considering how much I have read, is certainly saying something.
I loved the Black Dog series with a passion, and while this is a spin-off, I don't feel that you'd be horribly lost if you skipped that series and started here. (Though, seriously, read them ALL because they're excellent).
The next book comes out on my birthday, so if you need me, I'll be sitting here staring forlornly at the calendar.
5/5
May 2, 2016
Camille´s last assignment led her and her family to accept Cord´s offer of a place to stay, but she had no idea how this would turn out. Still searching for the friend that disappeared Camille has enough on her plate, that´s when the Alpha comes with demands.
When the answer to her questions appear to be closer to home than they expected Cord and Camille has to make decisions and brace for repercussions. Can they get through this unscathed?
PNR romance, action and suspense in a great combo. Can´t wait for the third book!
Disclaimer; I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
When the answer to her questions appear to be closer to home than they expected Cord and Camille has to make decisions and brace for repercussions. Can they get through this unscathed?
PNR romance, action and suspense in a great combo. Can´t wait for the third book!
Disclaimer; I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 25, 2019
Loved the pacing in the first in this series. Ms. Edwards creates a story with horror overtones and a slight gothic feel. Her presentation is measured and sure, producing a book well worth reading to savor. This one feels more jumbled in the beginning which detracts from the main story line. However important the structure for the relationship is to the main storyline, this book feels like it’s sole purpose is to prepare the reader for book three.
August 6, 2016
Picking up where the first book left off, this story focuses mostly on Graeson and the pack. I was a little disappointed as I was hoping for more of the high action and mystery that was present in the first book. This one had a slow start for me but it did eventually pick up and for that I was glad for. I definitely liked the twists and turns the book took and am looking forward to the next one.
May 25, 2016
Another great read!!! Can't wait to read the next book!
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