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Winter Wayne #2
Bone Coven
Accepting my new fate as only half a witch turned out to be much more difficult than I thought it would be, but when a leader of a coven comes to me with a seemingly unsolvable case, everything changes again.
The Green coven is under attack. The children of its leaders are disappearing without a trace and nobody knows how to find them. Witches are losing it and the coven is on the brink of self-destruction. The strangest thing is, the exact same things happened a decade ago, right before the Bone coven broke apart, and I'm not one to believe in coincidences.
Solving this case means making my place in the paranormal world once and for all, and I'm going to use everything I have to get to the bottom of it--even if it means exposing my real magic to the world.
The Green coven is under attack. The children of its leaders are disappearing without a trace and nobody knows how to find them. Witches are losing it and the coven is on the brink of self-destruction. The strangest thing is, the exact same things happened a decade ago, right before the Bone coven broke apart, and I'm not one to believe in coincidences.
Solving this case means making my place in the paranormal world once and for all, and I'm going to use everything I have to get to the bottom of it--even if it means exposing my real magic to the world.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2018
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July 15, 2020
Disappointing
This is the most depressing, negative heroine I’ve ever read, she’s supposed to be a badass and all she does is talk herself down and panic at every little thing, I know we all have our low moments and some self doubt but this is ridiculous.
This is the most depressing, negative heroine I’ve ever read, she’s supposed to be a badass and all she does is talk herself down and panic at every little thing, I know we all have our low moments and some self doubt but this is ridiculous.
March 7, 2024
Audiobook
Narration: Elise Arsenault
Genre: Urban Fantasy (UF), witch-fairy
Narrative: 1st person
Starting a PI firm does not come easy when Winter is a half witch half fairy. I like PI/assassin/detective kind of books. This second book was better than the first one becuse it had less world building and the plot was faster. No romance and not really banter/jokes either but still good.
Narration: Elise Arsenault
Genre: Urban Fantasy (UF), witch-fairy
Narrative: 1st person
Starting a PI firm does not come easy when Winter is a half witch half fairy. I like PI/assassin/detective kind of books. This second book was better than the first one becuse it had less world building and the plot was faster. No romance and not really banter/jokes either but still good.
September 28, 2024
I’m really enjoying this series our female protagonist Winter is a very strong woman who has now excepted the fact that she’s 1/2 witch & 1/2 fae and by her helping her magical community I think it’s helping at least some of them to become less unkind to a fae.
We heard in book 1 that her family was apart of the ruling council of the bone coven but after a child of each of the leaders were killed and they all started to point fingers and accuse each other the coven split apart.
10 years later and she just got her first PI job working for one of the leaders of the green witches after some of the children of their leaders were taken.
She finds the connections and works alongside a man who lost himself trying to crack the case for the past 10 years as one of the victims was his young niece.
Vampires from book 1 are back for revenge after Winter killed a few of their friends and they end up leading her to the real big bad of the book.
There’s a big fight scene and rescue mission.
Winters Bone coven is put back together and she has a new friend and better relationship with the witches and her landlord but she can’t help but miss the Fae princess from book 1.
We heard in book 1 that her family was apart of the ruling council of the bone coven but after a child of each of the leaders were killed and they all started to point fingers and accuse each other the coven split apart.
10 years later and she just got her first PI job working for one of the leaders of the green witches after some of the children of their leaders were taken.
She finds the connections and works alongside a man who lost himself trying to crack the case for the past 10 years as one of the victims was his young niece.
Vampires from book 1 are back for revenge after Winter killed a few of their friends and they end up leading her to the real big bad of the book.
There’s a big fight scene and rescue mission.
Winters Bone coven is put back together and she has a new friend and better relationship with the witches and her landlord but she can’t help but miss the Fae princess from book 1.
March 12, 2018
The Winter Wayne story continues, and it’s even more exciting than the first one. Someone is kidnapping the children of the Green Coven leaders. Winter is hired by one of the coven leaders to find out who is responsible, and in the course of her investigation, she discovers the same thing happened years before to the Bone Coven and the children were found dead. The resulting disruption caused the Bone Coven to break apart. The Green Coven is headed for the same fate, and Winter believes the Blood Coven will be next.
Lots of excitement and lots of fighting make the second installment of the Winter Wayne series just as good as the first—maybe better. Winter is a believable character—tough, yet with weaknesses and self doubt. The reader will find herself alternating between cheering her on and wanting to shake some sense into her.
Oh, yeah, there’s also a couple of hot guys in the book, too, and that’s always a good thing!
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Lots of excitement and lots of fighting make the second installment of the Winter Wayne series just as good as the first—maybe better. Winter is a believable character—tough, yet with weaknesses and self doubt. The reader will find herself alternating between cheering her on and wanting to shake some sense into her.
Oh, yeah, there’s also a couple of hot guys in the book, too, and that’s always a good thing!
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 12, 2019
Good
I’m enjoying this story, and am curious what happens next. One issue I have with this author’s writing style is that there are several scenes, mostly the fighting scenes, where the actions of the characters aren’t written fully. I write myself, so I can understand why and how the author skips over the action. It’s why beta readers are needed, to tell you when the scenes you wrote, the scenes that make perfect sense to you because you can see them in your mind, are disjointed and messy and not detailed at all. This is very apparent in the fighting scenes of this book. The characters will be walking, then suddenly in the next paragraph it says something like this: And the stick flying through the air would have taken her head off if she hadn’t ducked in time. Where did the stick come from, why was it thrown at her, what is going on? Other than that little issue, I’m enjoying this story.
I’m enjoying this story, and am curious what happens next. One issue I have with this author’s writing style is that there are several scenes, mostly the fighting scenes, where the actions of the characters aren’t written fully. I write myself, so I can understand why and how the author skips over the action. It’s why beta readers are needed, to tell you when the scenes you wrote, the scenes that make perfect sense to you because you can see them in your mind, are disjointed and messy and not detailed at all. This is very apparent in the fighting scenes of this book. The characters will be walking, then suddenly in the next paragraph it says something like this: And the stick flying through the air would have taken her head off if she hadn’t ducked in time. Where did the stick come from, why was it thrown at her, what is going on? Other than that little issue, I’m enjoying this story.
October 8, 2020
Winter is dealing with her life after what happened with Julian. She decided to open her own business instead of working with Finn. With her new looks, not many people want to deal with her. Winter and her Aunt are working on their relationship. Winter gets a call from her landlord that she has a client waiting for her. Winter decides to go back home to meet this person, even though she doesn't believe it.
Winter meets with the client, turns out he is the head of a coven. He needs her help finding the children that are going missing from his coven. Winter realizes it sounds like the story her Aunt to her. Winter decides to take the job, her hope is solving both crimes. Winter doesn't realize what she is up against, it will a fight
This was a great read from start to finish. You really dive into what this character is going through plus the action. You will enjoy this book and I highly recommend reading this book/ series
Winter meets with the client, turns out he is the head of a coven. He needs her help finding the children that are going missing from his coven. Winter realizes it sounds like the story her Aunt to her. Winter decides to take the job, her hope is solving both crimes. Winter doesn't realize what she is up against, it will a fight
This was a great read from start to finish. You really dive into what this character is going through plus the action. You will enjoy this book and I highly recommend reading this book/ series
February 5, 2021
Good
This book begins approximately two months after the first book left off.
Winter has started her own business, but not everyone is enamored with using her services.
When the first case she gets has her working for the green witches, Winter discovers a darker, more dangerous group is behind it all.
As action packed as the first book, this continues the story. The world building is good, the universe intricate and well thought out. The characters are interesting too, several new ones make an appearance alongside the old.
While there is no romance in this book (the love interest is elsewhere) there is some setup for it.
An enjoyable addition to this magical world, this book continues Winter’s story with an enthralling plotline.
If you’re a fan of Urban Fantasy, this world of D. N. Hoxa’s (which spans several different series) is well worth reading.
This book begins approximately two months after the first book left off.
Winter has started her own business, but not everyone is enamored with using her services.
When the first case she gets has her working for the green witches, Winter discovers a darker, more dangerous group is behind it all.
As action packed as the first book, this continues the story. The world building is good, the universe intricate and well thought out. The characters are interesting too, several new ones make an appearance alongside the old.
While there is no romance in this book (the love interest is elsewhere) there is some setup for it.
An enjoyable addition to this magical world, this book continues Winter’s story with an enthralling plotline.
If you’re a fan of Urban Fantasy, this world of D. N. Hoxa’s (which spans several different series) is well worth reading.
February 11, 2018
D.N. Hoxa’s Winter Wayne series is proving to be a total winner for me. It’s heroine, Winter, is the kind of character that starts off great band then keeps getting better. She now knows she part fairy and is putting that more and more into use over the course of this novel. The mystery outlined in the publisher’s blurb is a doozy, and Winter and her cohorts have a great adventure dealing with it. It’s a real pleasure following along, which is why it’s pretty darn easy to highly recommend Bone Coven.
March 23, 2018
Winter Wayne has quickly become one of my favorite heroines. D.N. Hoxa did not disappoint in the second installment in Winter Wayne's journey. There were battles, beasts, and bad-assery aplenty. In this enstallment, Wayne is tasked with solving an old mystery of the Bone Coven that has returned and is threatening the lives of other young witches. She finds a new ally in Bender, a witty and brave character whom you can't help but love. Wayne rises to all expectations as she faces countless obstacles. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
May 16, 2019
Being different is a struggle
Winter hoped at the end on the first book to make sweeping changes and help lots of people not just those with money or the right facial features. In this book, we see that she's struggling. Things are a lot harder than she expected but she doesn't give up. She continually had doors shut in her face, sneers said to her face, and she still persevered and saved the day. I am loving this series. It does have a sad note that Winter thinks of Julian all the time.
Winter hoped at the end on the first book to make sweeping changes and help lots of people not just those with money or the right facial features. In this book, we see that she's struggling. Things are a lot harder than she expected but she doesn't give up. She continually had doors shut in her face, sneers said to her face, and she still persevered and saved the day. I am loving this series. It does have a sad note that Winter thinks of Julian all the time.
January 26, 2018
I read book one and could not wait for book two. It did not disappoint! Book 2 is a mystery adventure. This fairy has a lot of prejudice to overcome, and she does it in style. Look out baddies this fairy is going to kick your butt!
I was a little disappointed with the romance, but I still have hope that Book 3 will fix that.
I love this series. It is a real page-turner.
I was a little disappointed with the romance, but I still have hope that Book 3 will fix that.
I love this series. It is a real page-turner.
February 16, 2018
Ah, what to say about this book other than it's a testament to stubbornness and willpower, Winter is a fairy and she's discriminated against a lot in this book. It's disgusting to me how those supernatural act with her, like for black people in the 60's. Truly dreadful. But some people learn how to look past her physical appearance and the story progress this way.
April 1, 2021
Bone Coven, the second book of the Winter Wayne series, is an ebook I downloaded from Kindle Unlimited. A very exciting and fast-paced storyline. I love the drama between the covens and the politics and dominance struggles. I enjoy the world-building for this series and i can't wait to start on the next book, Bone Magic.
April 8, 2021
Winter is not the only one can’t just say no. She’s on the lookout for helping who is behind these kidnappings.
Rescuing her ex from an evil witch. Not what I expected in what turns out to be a complete waste of time with Julian. Continuing to search for the Dragon Blood. Winter always trying spells.
Rescuing her ex from an evil witch. Not what I expected in what turns out to be a complete waste of time with Julian. Continuing to search for the Dragon Blood. Winter always trying spells.
January 18, 2018
Action packed!
Awesome kick butt take charge. Must read. Takes you to a whole new level of fun and intertainment. Winter is a very good strong female character and you will enjoy every minute of this series.
Awesome kick butt take charge. Must read. Takes you to a whole new level of fun and intertainment. Winter is a very good strong female character and you will enjoy every minute of this series.
February 26, 2018
Love this series
This has been a great an unexpected series. No sex which is a nice change of pace but such intense mystery an suspense, mixed with humorous dialogue ban inner monologue. Unique characters and a surprisingly twisted plot
This has been a great an unexpected series. No sex which is a nice change of pace but such intense mystery an suspense, mixed with humorous dialogue ban inner monologue. Unique characters and a surprisingly twisted plot
April 27, 2019
Just...wow
This book dealt a little more intensely with secrets, and ingrained prejudice-and what happens when you look past your internal teachings and see what IS. I enjoyed this book quite a bit.
This book dealt a little more intensely with secrets, and ingrained prejudice-and what happens when you look past your internal teachings and see what IS. I enjoyed this book quite a bit.
October 18, 2019
A quick, enjoyable read for fans of urban fantasy fiction. However, the main characters are shallow, could use more development especially the protagonist. She is largely defined by the fact that she's now half fairy. Additionally, there were many spelling and grammar errors.
June 13, 2021
Fairy and Witch
Winter was a bone witch until things changed. Now she's also a fairy. Trying to make a place in the world because fairies are disliked. Now things are completely different as she has changed the world.
Winter was a bone witch until things changed. Now she's also a fairy. Trying to make a place in the world because fairies are disliked. Now things are completely different as she has changed the world.
November 17, 2021
Good
I really like winter in this book. It seems like she’s finally starting to not get upset because people judge her because she’s a fairy. She seems to start liking the fact that she’s a fairy and a witch and that’s just the way it is if people don’t like it too bad.
I really like winter in this book. It seems like she’s finally starting to not get upset because people judge her because she’s a fairy. She seems to start liking the fact that she’s a fairy and a witch and that’s just the way it is if people don’t like it too bad.
January 22, 2018
Great
I am really liking this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
I am really liking this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
January 26, 2018
Good story line.
It's telling kept moving me through the chapters in fast succession. The events were usually always unanticipated. I look forward to reading by her.
It's telling kept moving me through the chapters in fast succession. The events were usually always unanticipated. I look forward to reading by her.
February 7, 2018
Good book
Winter is half fairy and half witch.She has to save the other witch coves and fight the battle of her life.
Winter is half fairy and half witch.She has to save the other witch coves and fight the battle of her life.
February 19, 2018
Wow series is getting better! very good read!
May 4, 2018
pick it up
you will not be sorry you tried this series.. great characters, non stop action, unless there is a cup of tea involved
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you will not be sorry you tried this series.. great characters, non stop action, unless there is a cup of tea involved
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May 18, 2018
Good book
I enjoyed this story. I love the different covens and their different abilities. I like winter and her attitude about life.
I enjoyed this story. I love the different covens and their different abilities. I like winter and her attitude about life.
January 3, 2019
Great story
I really enjoyed this story. Thought provoking and an end that I didn't anticipate. I love badass heroines, this story has that and so much more.
I really enjoyed this story. Thought provoking and an end that I didn't anticipate. I love badass heroines, this story has that and so much more.
April 16, 2019
So Addicted
Ok, I'm seriously hooked on this series and can't get enough. I'm off to start the next book. Hope we hear from Julian soon.
Ok, I'm seriously hooked on this series and can't get enough. I'm off to start the next book. Hope we hear from Julian soon.
May 3, 2019
This one was VERY slow until the final standoff.
June 19, 2019
Read it!!
Again loved this book, great storyline, love how its all progressing and am excited to read the next one reccomended
Again loved this book, great storyline, love how its all progressing and am excited to read the next one reccomended
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