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Rebels and Realms
Delve deep into enchanted realms and discover the marvelous creatures and passionate loves that await on the other side. Only the rebels will survive...
Unparalleled worlds await you inside this collection packed with magical, arcane, and nefarious stories from today's New York Times, USA Today and award-winning authors!
Embark on adventure with rebel angels being hunted by witches, djinns striving to break the chains of slavery, and guardians and dragons navigating mythological underworlds when you download your copy of REBELS AND REALMS!
Grab a copy of this urban fantasy collection to escape into the adventure of your choosing today!
Including Stories From...
USA Today bestselling author Heather Marie Adkins
USA Today bestselling author RJ Blain
USA Today bestselling author J.A. Culican
USA Today bestselling author Christine Ashworth
Award-Winning author E.J. Stevens
Award-Winning author Heather Renee
Award-Winning author Rosemary A Johns
Amanda Booloodian
Beata Blitz
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
Amir Lane
Caroline A. Gill
Christina Walker
Unparalleled worlds await you inside this collection packed with magical, arcane, and nefarious stories from today's New York Times, USA Today and award-winning authors!
Embark on adventure with rebel angels being hunted by witches, djinns striving to break the chains of slavery, and guardians and dragons navigating mythological underworlds when you download your copy of REBELS AND REALMS!
Grab a copy of this urban fantasy collection to escape into the adventure of your choosing today!
Including Stories From...
USA Today bestselling author Heather Marie Adkins
USA Today bestselling author RJ Blain
USA Today bestselling author J.A. Culican
USA Today bestselling author Christine Ashworth
Award-Winning author E.J. Stevens
Award-Winning author Heather Renee
Award-Winning author Rosemary A Johns
Amanda Booloodian
Beata Blitz
Chrishaun Keller-Hanna
Amir Lane
Caroline A. Gill
Christina Walker
972 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2018
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393 people want to read
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Heather Marie Adkins
95 books589 followersHEATHER MARIE ADKINS writes too much but still too little. She also has too many cats, not enough tequila, and a torrid love affair with procrastination.
With a penchant for the paranormal, Heather spends her days fueled by coffee, Ancient Aliens, and true crime podcasts. She resides in an unfortunately-not-haunted Queen Anne in southern Indiana with a sarcastic husband who is entirely too dependent on puns.
When she’s not plotting her next book or herding felines, she's researching the spookier aspects of history for her podcast, Historically Weird. Find out more about her at heathermarieadkins.com.
With a penchant for the paranormal, Heather spends her days fueled by coffee, Ancient Aliens, and true crime podcasts. She resides in an unfortunately-not-haunted Queen Anne in southern Indiana with a sarcastic husband who is entirely too dependent on puns.
When she’s not plotting her next book or herding felines, she's researching the spookier aspects of history for her podcast, Historically Weird. Find out more about her at heathermarieadkins.com.
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May 22, 2019
Good book that can be read as a standalone or as an introduction to the Vampire Angel series. But is also a nice read even if you have already read the series as it gives you some background information about one of the characters in the series.
August 31, 2019
3 stars overall. Individually ranked, added together and divided by 11 (# of stories)
Saffron - Heather Marie Adkins: Interesting concept where a dying human can add five years to their life by contracting as an assassin with the goddess Nemesis. At the end of the contract there is the option to sign on for an additional five years, die or in exceptional cases, be made immortal. Saffron is assigned a case to wreck vengeance on a pair of adults who have been kidnapping little girls for porn and torture flicks. Story has a rather unexpected ending which if sufficiently interested, requires reading another book in the series. 4 stars
Water Witch - RJ Blain: Blood in the Water: Our protagonist is kidnapped by criminals seeking vengeance because his Chief of Police father imprisoned them in the past. They have the nefarious plan to shoot him and throw him overboard into shark infested waters. All does not go as planned. Dustin, said protagonist, discovers that he may not only have inherited traits from his werewolf, AKA Feneric, father, but witching abilities through his mother. Fishnet Stockings: Dustin is held hostage at a bank along with others by a man wearing a fishnet stocking as a disguise. The Water's Call: As a result of the previous two incidents, Dustin's parents practically have him under house arrest. His injury from the first story caused him to miss a semester of college. Thanks to his father's manipulations he's earning college credits towards a Forensic Science degree by working at the morgue. Chafing at the restrictions, Dustin takes advantage of an unexpected early time off to hop on a bus and travel to Long Beach, California. He meets yet another Feneric who owns a surfboard shop and makes arrangements to take surfing lessons once he learns how to swim. There's no danger other than the potential to drown or being murdered for running away in this story. 2 1/2 stars
The Golden Dragon - J. A Culican: A young woman finds out she is a rare type of dragon and is whisked off by a dragon of a different subspecies to meet the powers that decree dragons' fates. It seems geared towards young teens. There was a hint that her college professor may be more than he seemed but this story never elaborated on that possibility. 1 star
The Curse of Elliott Jones - Christine Ashworth: Now this story has some bite to it. The main character and his cohorts all have a common mysterious past and special abilities. I've read books that weren't a continuing series that had less satisfying endings. This one pretty well wraps up the current scenario but there are additional volumes worth looking into. 5 stars
Before the Falls - Heather Renee: This was a light hearted good v. bad story where our warrior "princess" and her two buds are sent to vanquish an evil dragon. They encounter both friends and foes along the way before the ultimate battle. 2 1/2 stars
Vampire Secret - Rosemary A. Johns: This was a story that although I understood the plot, I felt there was more to it than I was able to ken. Fallen angels are turned into vampires and then witches turn them into familiars. "Good" angels capture the fallen ones to return them to Angel World where they are punished. Is there redemption? I don't know. If not, why not just annihilate them. Did the witches really worship the fallen angels? Again, I wasn't given enough background to know for sure. Overall just a weird story. 2 stars
Redcap - Amanda Booloodian: An entertaining if not compelling read. The female lead can access something called the Path which seems to be a parallel universe that gives her more insight than normal. Her soul had been shattered in an earlier adventure and makes it uncomfortable for others to be around her. The same is true for her elf and werewolf partners. They are investigating the disappearance of a group of pixies and why goblins are moving about when they usually hunker down during the winter. The case is solved but a new one emerges once they return to base. 3 1/2 stars
The Fallen Vampire - Beata Blitz: Chole, a 17 year old girl, is labeled as a witch when she inadvertently influences a game of spin the bottle. Destined to be burned at the stake she is rescued by her best friend/crush who intends to spirit her away to a safe location. At one point there is a battle in the air between the ruling drakonin, called Cloud Lords, and the demon Night Flyer vampires. A prince of the vampires is injured and falls to earth. The posse in pursuit catches up to our escapees but a troop of the governor's men intercedes and prevents them from taking Chole. The conclusion piqued my interest enough that I probably will pursue the rest of the story. 4 1/2 stars
Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt - Chrishaun Keller-Hanna: Interesting plot but I felt like I should have either discovered character traits earlier in the story or read a previous volume. The map's qualities became clearer as the story progressed. The sisters' paternal heritage was somewhat confusing as was their dead but still present and ass-kicking mother, Mama Ray. Can't help but feel sorry for Kyla and her misguided attempt to resurrect Baylee. 3 1/2 stars
Wendigo - Amir Lane: Who knew there were male sirens? Not me, that's for sure. Our protagonist has both hex witch and technosorcery abilities and his RCMP partner is a siren. So are both his former lover and current husband so apparently they're a lot more common than I thought. Elias, our hero, is assigned the task to find and eliminate a wendigo that has been causing vacationers to disappear from a campground. I found it very interesting that each of his tattoos could manifest a particular ability. Very cool. 4 stars
Blood in the Ashes - Caroline A. Gill: Hmm, I found this to be a somewhat convoluted tale with characters not being what they initially seemed. It held my interest in that I am curious to see how it all turns out. The epilogue is rather strange. Our main character, Tristan, doesn't seem to be aware of his second wife's real persona. I'm suspecting the foreign exchange students are also more than they seem. 4 stars
Saffron - Heather Marie Adkins: Interesting concept where a dying human can add five years to their life by contracting as an assassin with the goddess Nemesis. At the end of the contract there is the option to sign on for an additional five years, die or in exceptional cases, be made immortal. Saffron is assigned a case to wreck vengeance on a pair of adults who have been kidnapping little girls for porn and torture flicks. Story has a rather unexpected ending which if sufficiently interested, requires reading another book in the series. 4 stars
Water Witch - RJ Blain: Blood in the Water: Our protagonist is kidnapped by criminals seeking vengeance because his Chief of Police father imprisoned them in the past. They have the nefarious plan to shoot him and throw him overboard into shark infested waters. All does not go as planned. Dustin, said protagonist, discovers that he may not only have inherited traits from his werewolf, AKA Feneric, father, but witching abilities through his mother. Fishnet Stockings: Dustin is held hostage at a bank along with others by a man wearing a fishnet stocking as a disguise. The Water's Call: As a result of the previous two incidents, Dustin's parents practically have him under house arrest. His injury from the first story caused him to miss a semester of college. Thanks to his father's manipulations he's earning college credits towards a Forensic Science degree by working at the morgue. Chafing at the restrictions, Dustin takes advantage of an unexpected early time off to hop on a bus and travel to Long Beach, California. He meets yet another Feneric who owns a surfboard shop and makes arrangements to take surfing lessons once he learns how to swim. There's no danger other than the potential to drown or being murdered for running away in this story. 2 1/2 stars
The Golden Dragon - J. A Culican: A young woman finds out she is a rare type of dragon and is whisked off by a dragon of a different subspecies to meet the powers that decree dragons' fates. It seems geared towards young teens. There was a hint that her college professor may be more than he seemed but this story never elaborated on that possibility. 1 star
The Curse of Elliott Jones - Christine Ashworth: Now this story has some bite to it. The main character and his cohorts all have a common mysterious past and special abilities. I've read books that weren't a continuing series that had less satisfying endings. This one pretty well wraps up the current scenario but there are additional volumes worth looking into. 5 stars
Before the Falls - Heather Renee: This was a light hearted good v. bad story where our warrior "princess" and her two buds are sent to vanquish an evil dragon. They encounter both friends and foes along the way before the ultimate battle. 2 1/2 stars
Vampire Secret - Rosemary A. Johns: This was a story that although I understood the plot, I felt there was more to it than I was able to ken. Fallen angels are turned into vampires and then witches turn them into familiars. "Good" angels capture the fallen ones to return them to Angel World where they are punished. Is there redemption? I don't know. If not, why not just annihilate them. Did the witches really worship the fallen angels? Again, I wasn't given enough background to know for sure. Overall just a weird story. 2 stars
Redcap - Amanda Booloodian: An entertaining if not compelling read. The female lead can access something called the Path which seems to be a parallel universe that gives her more insight than normal. Her soul had been shattered in an earlier adventure and makes it uncomfortable for others to be around her. The same is true for her elf and werewolf partners. They are investigating the disappearance of a group of pixies and why goblins are moving about when they usually hunker down during the winter. The case is solved but a new one emerges once they return to base. 3 1/2 stars
The Fallen Vampire - Beata Blitz: Chole, a 17 year old girl, is labeled as a witch when she inadvertently influences a game of spin the bottle. Destined to be burned at the stake she is rescued by her best friend/crush who intends to spirit her away to a safe location. At one point there is a battle in the air between the ruling drakonin, called Cloud Lords, and the demon Night Flyer vampires. A prince of the vampires is injured and falls to earth. The posse in pursuit catches up to our escapees but a troop of the governor's men intercedes and prevents them from taking Chole. The conclusion piqued my interest enough that I probably will pursue the rest of the story. 4 1/2 stars
Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt - Chrishaun Keller-Hanna: Interesting plot but I felt like I should have either discovered character traits earlier in the story or read a previous volume. The map's qualities became clearer as the story progressed. The sisters' paternal heritage was somewhat confusing as was their dead but still present and ass-kicking mother, Mama Ray. Can't help but feel sorry for Kyla and her misguided attempt to resurrect Baylee. 3 1/2 stars
Wendigo - Amir Lane: Who knew there were male sirens? Not me, that's for sure. Our protagonist has both hex witch and technosorcery abilities and his RCMP partner is a siren. So are both his former lover and current husband so apparently they're a lot more common than I thought. Elias, our hero, is assigned the task to find and eliminate a wendigo that has been causing vacationers to disappear from a campground. I found it very interesting that each of his tattoos could manifest a particular ability. Very cool. 4 stars
Blood in the Ashes - Caroline A. Gill: Hmm, I found this to be a somewhat convoluted tale with characters not being what they initially seemed. It held my interest in that I am curious to see how it all turns out. The epilogue is rather strange. Our main character, Tristan, doesn't seem to be aware of his second wife's real persona. I'm suspecting the foreign exchange students are also more than they seem. 4 stars
August 2, 2018
This review only relates to Wendigo by Amir Lane
Main character is Elias Harper who has a cameo appearance in Bad Omen (Morrighan House Witches Book 2). Wendigo follows Rogue Recruit (initially published in Darklight and Daydreams anthology), which describes how RCMP was trying to recruit Elias into their Witch Unit. When the reader reaches Wendigo, which happens three years into his working with the RCMP, they have a good idea where Elias and his partner, Taylor, are coming from. Wendigo is an exciting adventure, and a great way to calm down from a reading high caused by Morrighan House Witches series. The tone is more upbeat because Elias is a more upbeat character. I loved the stories, and I would love to read more about Elias, Taylor and their adventures.
Main character is Elias Harper who has a cameo appearance in Bad Omen (Morrighan House Witches Book 2). Wendigo follows Rogue Recruit (initially published in Darklight and Daydreams anthology), which describes how RCMP was trying to recruit Elias into their Witch Unit. When the reader reaches Wendigo, which happens three years into his working with the RCMP, they have a good idea where Elias and his partner, Taylor, are coming from. Wendigo is an exciting adventure, and a great way to calm down from a reading high caused by Morrighan House Witches series. The tone is more upbeat because Elias is a more upbeat character. I loved the stories, and I would love to read more about Elias, Taylor and their adventures.
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Blurb:
Delve deep into enchanted realms and discover the marvelous creatures and passionate loves that await on the other side. Only the rebels will survive...
Unparalleled worlds await you inside this collection packed with magical, arcane, and nefarious stories from today's New York Times, USA Today and award-winning authors!
Embark on adventure with rebel angels being hunted by witches, djinns striving to break the chains of slavery, and guardians and dragons navigating mythological underworlds when you download your copy of REBELS AND REALMS!
Blurb:
Delve deep into enchanted realms and discover the marvelous creatures and passionate loves that await on the other side. Only the rebels will survive...
Unparalleled worlds await you inside this collection packed with magical, arcane, and nefarious stories from today's New York Times, USA Today and award-winning authors!
Embark on adventure with rebel angels being hunted by witches, djinns striving to break the chains of slavery, and guardians and dragons navigating mythological underworlds when you download your copy of REBELS AND REALMS!
May 30, 2019
Zachriel left Angel World when he became addicted to the human world. A house of witches adopted him into their fold. The Commander has been sent to retrieve Zachriel to bring him back to face the consequences of his choices. At the house, the witches just saved him from capture and think to teach him a lesson. Belowground, he discovers a vampire…one of the fallen angels! Now, he has to make a dreadful choice…save her or the witches? Which will it be? Plus, he discovers some dreadful secrets that will help him make his final choice. This is a deep novella that shows the darkness of the characters…and the light of one! The ending has you pondering what happens to Zachriel after he makes his choice! It is a good fast read that introduces you to Rosemary John’s world of vampires and angels! I received this book as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
May 30, 2019
Omg. I loved it...i want a rebel. Love how we finally see how he got to the witches. Thank you rosemary again for an amazing story. 5 stars and a must read.
October 3, 2018
Short Novels
Adkins, Heather Marie. Saffron. Marion Churchman serves Nemesis as an assassin. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Blain, AJ. Son of a Werewolf, Dustin Waller begins to develop witch powers. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Culican, JA. The Golden Dragon. Eva, raised by grandparents, meets Cairo, who says she a Dramon, or half human half Dragon. She seems to have unusual powers for a Dramon. They set out to meet the Council to evaluate more about her powers. Fair plotting and charactorization.
Ashworth, Christine. The Curse of Elliott Jones. Elliott Jones has been a prisoner of Borgatti. He escapes from a setup by a waitress and goes up Laurel Canyon to sleep. He seeks out Alexandra, who's name is in the envelop of cash on his body. Excellent characterization and plotting.
Renee. Heather. Before the Falls. Jordan Baker and her best friends Lucas and Oliver are Guardian Protectors for Arcata. They are assigned to deal with a Dragon problem in another realm of the Otherworld. Excellent characterization and plotting.
John's, Rosemary A. Vampire Secret. Zachriel is a fallen Angel. He has been adopted by a witch family, but it is unclear if he can trust them. He must choose. Charactorization and plotting are interesting, but a bit unclear.
Booloodian, Amanda. Redcap. The clandestine Agency of Interdimentional Regulation has recently returned Agent Cassie to field status with her partners weirwolf Rider and elf Logan after an injury. Interesting characterization and plotting.
Blitz, Beata. The Fallen Vampire. The Cloud Lords; the Vampires Shifters and the Dragon Shifters, rule over the earth. Chloe acidently reveals her witch powers at a party on her 17th birthday. She is sentenced to be burned when the Sherrif's son Wayne helps her to escape. Excellent plotting and characterization.
Keller-Hanna, Chrishaun. Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt. Kyle Pulter is attempting to resurrect her daughter Kaylee by using a Triskull. The Hunters Kyla hired to help turned out not to be strong enough. Mamma Ray LaCoure is attempting to defuse the situation. Excellent plotting and charactorization.
Lane, Amir. Wendigo. Elias Harper, Ojibwe Techwitch and Hexwitch is assigned by RCMP with his partner siren, Tyler King, to hunt down and distroy a Wendigo infesting a Provential Park. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Gill, Caroline. Blood in the Ashes. Celestine DeBrenton's adopted daughter Peggy is working with Tristan St. Denis to restore Celistine to health, and rescue Los Angeles from destruction between the Vampires and the Vampire Hunters. Excellent plotting and characterization.
Adkins, Heather Marie. Saffron. Marion Churchman serves Nemesis as an assassin. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Blain, AJ. Son of a Werewolf, Dustin Waller begins to develop witch powers. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Culican, JA. The Golden Dragon. Eva, raised by grandparents, meets Cairo, who says she a Dramon, or half human half Dragon. She seems to have unusual powers for a Dramon. They set out to meet the Council to evaluate more about her powers. Fair plotting and charactorization.
Ashworth, Christine. The Curse of Elliott Jones. Elliott Jones has been a prisoner of Borgatti. He escapes from a setup by a waitress and goes up Laurel Canyon to sleep. He seeks out Alexandra, who's name is in the envelop of cash on his body. Excellent characterization and plotting.
Renee. Heather. Before the Falls. Jordan Baker and her best friends Lucas and Oliver are Guardian Protectors for Arcata. They are assigned to deal with a Dragon problem in another realm of the Otherworld. Excellent characterization and plotting.
John's, Rosemary A. Vampire Secret. Zachriel is a fallen Angel. He has been adopted by a witch family, but it is unclear if he can trust them. He must choose. Charactorization and plotting are interesting, but a bit unclear.
Booloodian, Amanda. Redcap. The clandestine Agency of Interdimentional Regulation has recently returned Agent Cassie to field status with her partners weirwolf Rider and elf Logan after an injury. Interesting characterization and plotting.
Blitz, Beata. The Fallen Vampire. The Cloud Lords; the Vampires Shifters and the Dragon Shifters, rule over the earth. Chloe acidently reveals her witch powers at a party on her 17th birthday. She is sentenced to be burned when the Sherrif's son Wayne helps her to escape. Excellent plotting and characterization.
Keller-Hanna, Chrishaun. Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt. Kyle Pulter is attempting to resurrect her daughter Kaylee by using a Triskull. The Hunters Kyla hired to help turned out not to be strong enough. Mamma Ray LaCoure is attempting to defuse the situation. Excellent plotting and charactorization.
Lane, Amir. Wendigo. Elias Harper, Ojibwe Techwitch and Hexwitch is assigned by RCMP with his partner siren, Tyler King, to hunt down and distroy a Wendigo infesting a Provential Park. Interesting plotting and charactorization.
Gill, Caroline. Blood in the Ashes. Celestine DeBrenton's adopted daughter Peggy is working with Tristan St. Denis to restore Celistine to health, and rescue Los Angeles from destruction between the Vampires and the Vampire Hunters. Excellent plotting and characterization.
September 20, 2019
1.SAFFRON HEATHER MARIE ADKINS
2.Epilogue SAFFRON HEATHER MARIE ADKINS
3.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-BLOOD IN THE WATER
4.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-FISHNET STOCKINGS
5.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-THE WATER’S CALL
6.THE GOLDEN DRAGON A Keeper of Dragons Novella J.A. CULICAN
7.THE CURSE OF ELLIOTT JONES CHRISTINE ASHWORTH
8.BLOOD AND MISTLETOE E.J. STEVENS
9.BEFORE THE FALLS A Falls Trilogy Prequel Novella HEATHER RENEE
10.VAMPIRE SECRET A Rebel Angels Novella ROSEMARY A JOHNS
11.REDCAP AIR Novella 1.5 AMANDA BOOLOODIAN
12.Preface THE FALLEN VAMPIRE Prequel to Flux and Firmament – The Cloud Lords BEATA BLITZ
13.THE FALLEN VAMPIRE Prequel to Flux and Firmament – The Cloud Lords BEATA BLITZ
14.Prologue SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
15.SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
16.Epilogue SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
17.WENDIGO AMIR LANE
18.Epilogue WENDIGO AMIR LANE
19.BLOOD IN THE ASHES CAROLINE A. GILL
20.Epilogue BLOOD IN THE ASHES CAROLINE A. GILL
I loved all of these
I will have to check out the books that follow
2.Epilogue SAFFRON HEATHER MARIE ADKINS
3.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-BLOOD IN THE WATER
4.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-FISHNET STOCKINGS
5.WATER WITCH A Dustin Walker Anthology RJ BLAIN-THE WATER’S CALL
6.THE GOLDEN DRAGON A Keeper of Dragons Novella J.A. CULICAN
7.THE CURSE OF ELLIOTT JONES CHRISTINE ASHWORTH
8.BLOOD AND MISTLETOE E.J. STEVENS
9.BEFORE THE FALLS A Falls Trilogy Prequel Novella HEATHER RENEE
10.VAMPIRE SECRET A Rebel Angels Novella ROSEMARY A JOHNS
11.REDCAP AIR Novella 1.5 AMANDA BOOLOODIAN
12.Preface THE FALLEN VAMPIRE Prequel to Flux and Firmament – The Cloud Lords BEATA BLITZ
13.THE FALLEN VAMPIRE Prequel to Flux and Firmament – The Cloud Lords BEATA BLITZ
14.Prologue SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
15.SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
16.Epilogue SHAMAN STATES OF AMERICA: THE BLACK SPUR HUNT CHRISHAUN KELLER-HANNA
17.WENDIGO AMIR LANE
18.Epilogue WENDIGO AMIR LANE
19.BLOOD IN THE ASHES CAROLINE A. GILL
20.Epilogue BLOOD IN THE ASHES CAROLINE A. GILL
I loved all of these
I will have to check out the books that follow
October 7, 2018
Love these stories!
My favorites were Saffron, Water Witch, Curse of Elliott Jones, and Red Cap.
All of the short stories were unique, but these stood out the most to me. Very well written, and the characters come to life on the page. I didn't want to stop reading. Each one of them, I flipped back, hoping I would find a sequel.
Elliott Jones, that one I learned is a companion novel to a series I will most definitely be checking out. The world building was not only unique, but exceptional! The characters and their backgrounds--I just couldn't get enough.
I can say the same about the other aforementioned books as well.
Red Cap is also a companion novella. I enjoyed it, especially the humor. The first chapter had me laughing. Great book!
All of them were.
I give the set 5 stars overall.
My favorites were Saffron, Water Witch, Curse of Elliott Jones, and Red Cap.
All of the short stories were unique, but these stood out the most to me. Very well written, and the characters come to life on the page. I didn't want to stop reading. Each one of them, I flipped back, hoping I would find a sequel.
Elliott Jones, that one I learned is a companion novel to a series I will most definitely be checking out. The world building was not only unique, but exceptional! The characters and their backgrounds--I just couldn't get enough.
I can say the same about the other aforementioned books as well.
Red Cap is also a companion novella. I enjoyed it, especially the humor. The first chapter had me laughing. Great book!
All of them were.
I give the set 5 stars overall.
November 17, 2023
Not Like I Hoped
I really thought this book would be a lot different and better than it was. I'm not sure what bothered me the most, but a bunch of little things just added up. Between all the spelling and grammar errors to the strange jump one story made, not to mention that next to none of the other books by the authors are even on Kindle Prime or Book Funnel, it's disappointing all around. I don't expect every series to be "Free" but just the first book? Out of 22? Just to see if it is my thing. If not, I don't feel ripped off and/or cheated by the author. I am raising 4 special needs children, books are a luxury for me. If I'm paying for it, it's only because I'm buying it new, in paperback, by one of my favorite authors. You can't become a favorite if I never get to read you.
I really thought this book would be a lot different and better than it was. I'm not sure what bothered me the most, but a bunch of little things just added up. Between all the spelling and grammar errors to the strange jump one story made, not to mention that next to none of the other books by the authors are even on Kindle Prime or Book Funnel, it's disappointing all around. I don't expect every series to be "Free" but just the first book? Out of 22? Just to see if it is my thing. If not, I don't feel ripped off and/or cheated by the author. I am raising 4 special needs children, books are a luxury for me. If I'm paying for it, it's only because I'm buying it new, in paperback, by one of my favorite authors. You can't become a favorite if I never get to read you.
April 7, 2018
Spoilers ahead
Or, if you like, swimming with sharks though Dustin Walker doesn’t know how to swim. So I got myself into a shifter novelette. Father is termed a fenerec--a type of werewolf, the name is Hungarian; mother is a witch. When not growling pop is a police chief. When bad guys attempt to feed Dustin to the sharks they turn on the bad guys and nudge Dustin to shore.
If you can buy into the genre the book is well written and edited.
Or, if you like, swimming with sharks though Dustin Walker doesn’t know how to swim. So I got myself into a shifter novelette. Father is termed a fenerec--a type of werewolf, the name is Hungarian; mother is a witch. When not growling pop is a police chief. When bad guys attempt to feed Dustin to the sharks they turn on the bad guys and nudge Dustin to shore.
If you can buy into the genre the book is well written and edited.
August 2, 2018
If it is a collection, anthology or box set I am always buying them and hoping that I find new authors to read! This collection was bought because it had books that were part of series that I definitely wanted to read as well as a few stories that I wanted to read just from this set!
August 19, 2018
Raven's Fall by Eva Chase
This story is about one of Odin's ravens, Muninn. It also explains why she did to Odin.
Muninn has another side she doesn't care for but after meeting three exiles all different types she changes her mind.
4.8 🌟
This story is about one of Odin's ravens, Muninn. It also explains why she did to Odin.
Muninn has another side she doesn't care for but after meeting three exiles all different types she changes her mind.
4.8 🌟
February 25, 2019
Enjoyable
This is definitely one of the best anthologies I've read lately.Each of the authors offers something worth reading, although I've read one of the stories before or something very similar.
This is definitely one of the best anthologies I've read lately.Each of the authors offers something worth reading, although I've read one of the stories before or something very similar.
August 8, 2018
Great
This anthology was really good. Some stories were more my style than others but they all kept my interest and were very enjoyable.
This anthology was really good. Some stories were more my style than others but they all kept my interest and were very enjoyable.
August 12, 2018
A nice collection of stories. They are well written and some I feel could be made into series if they haven't already
August 25, 2018
I really love a good anthology and this ticks all the boxes for me. The stories were all well written and the storylines were 'up my alley' lol
September 3, 2018
Really good but it needs more to it
Pretty good, needs more depth and perhaps more importantly better knowledge about how magical bindings work but it's a decent read all around
Pretty good, needs more depth and perhaps more importantly better knowledge about how magical bindings work but it's a decent read all around
September 6, 2018
Book 57 complete.
September 7, 2018
Wow every story in this is great i love it it's one box set you got to have
October 7, 2018
An enjoyable collection
I am only giving this rating because I prefer PNR over urban fantasy.
Still, I read more than I skipped in this collection.
I am only giving this rating because I prefer PNR over urban fantasy.
Still, I read more than I skipped in this collection.
May 24, 2019
So so
Some of the books in this are ok some are not. I would only buy about half of them myself.
Some of the books in this are ok some are not. I would only buy about half of them myself.
March 24, 2020
This was an interesting book, it had a good pace, but it didn’t entrance me as much as I would have hoped, but saying that it was a really good read.
January 24, 2019
Saffron - Heather Marie Adkins: ★★★
Interesting concept, but the ending was annoying. What's the point in putting an author's note stating don't read the epilogue if you don't like cliffhangers when the end without the epilogue is still a cliffhanger?
Water Witch - RJ Blain: ★★★
While I enjoyed it, it's really three short stories instead of the three-chapter story I was expecting, so it loses some depth due to length
The Golden Dragon - J.A. Culican: ★★
Ok, but not really a stand-alone story; more of an introduction to a series
The Curse of Elliott Jones - Christine Ashworth: ★★
Well written, but it read like a sequel where I was expected to already know the characters so I found myself skimming when the story became difficult to follow
Before the Falls - Heather Renee: ★
Not a fan. The plot was shallow and the characters didn't act their age
Vampire Secret - Rosemary A. Johns: ★
I did not enjoy the writing; it was a disjointed mix of formal, casual, and awful accents
Redcap - Amanda Booloodian: ★★★
It took a while for me to get into the story, but I liked it by the end. However, it struggles as a stand-alone and would probably be stronger if you've read the previous book in the series
The Fallen Vampire - Beata Blitz: ★
Reads like a bad young-adult book
Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt - Chrishaun Keller-Hanna: ★
Not my cup of tea; I skimmed most of the story
Wendigo - Amir Lane: ★★★
Liked it. The trans character was unexpected since the other stories in the collection aren't LGBT
Blood in the Ashes - Caroline A. Gill: ★
Well written, but I did not enjoy the story or characters
Interesting concept, but the ending was annoying. What's the point in putting an author's note stating don't read the epilogue if you don't like cliffhangers when the end without the epilogue is still a cliffhanger?
Water Witch - RJ Blain: ★★★
While I enjoyed it, it's really three short stories instead of the three-chapter story I was expecting, so it loses some depth due to length
The Golden Dragon - J.A. Culican: ★★
Ok, but not really a stand-alone story; more of an introduction to a series
The Curse of Elliott Jones - Christine Ashworth: ★★
Well written, but it read like a sequel where I was expected to already know the characters so I found myself skimming when the story became difficult to follow
Before the Falls - Heather Renee: ★
Not a fan. The plot was shallow and the characters didn't act their age
Vampire Secret - Rosemary A. Johns: ★
I did not enjoy the writing; it was a disjointed mix of formal, casual, and awful accents
Redcap - Amanda Booloodian: ★★★
It took a while for me to get into the story, but I liked it by the end. However, it struggles as a stand-alone and would probably be stronger if you've read the previous book in the series
The Fallen Vampire - Beata Blitz: ★
Reads like a bad young-adult book
Shaman States of America: The Black Spur Hunt - Chrishaun Keller-Hanna: ★
Not my cup of tea; I skimmed most of the story
Wendigo - Amir Lane: ★★★
Liked it. The trans character was unexpected since the other stories in the collection aren't LGBT
Blood in the Ashes - Caroline A. Gill: ★
Well written, but I did not enjoy the story or characters
July 6, 2019
This book was okay. Too much going on, confusing at times.
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