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Reincarnation of the Morrigan #1
Birth of a Goddess
What's a girl to do when she finds out she has a great destiny? Reject it, of course. Until she starts having dreams that are someone else's memories. The world is on its second pandemic in a decade and EMT Angelica Morgan is burned out.
An old boyfriend, and surprise her new boss, puts her on administrative leave. Believing tea and cookies is a good solution, Angelica heads to her grandmothers.
Can the world get weirder? Yes, yes it can.
What Angelica learns sends her careening down an entirely new path.
One she isn't even sure she wants no matter how much she desires to help humanity. Angelica realizes the advantages. But will she live to make use of them?
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2021
403 people are currently reading
139 people want to read
About the author
Renée Jaggér
88 books75 followersA long time ago I was born in Los Angeles. That's where I spent many of my formative years. After I became an adult, I moved around for a bit before ending up in a small town in Oregon, very similar to Bailey's hometown. Greenhearth is fake, if you haven't already Googled that, but it's like many small towns with less than 1,000 people.
My pets...
I love animals, especially my two even if they do create havoc in my daily life. I have a cat, named Snowstorm, Storm for short. Then I have a rescue, Josephine. She's a Labradoodle - I think. It's hard to say but it's the best I can come up with.
What I'm working on...
I'm already working on the next book in the series - was working on it before Bad Attitude came back from editing. And now that it has released, need to stay on track with A Bit Aggressive.
For the latest and greatest about me and what I'm working on, check out my website: reneejagger dot com
My pets...
I love animals, especially my two even if they do create havoc in my daily life. I have a cat, named Snowstorm, Storm for short. Then I have a rescue, Josephine. She's a Labradoodle - I think. It's hard to say but it's the best I can come up with.
What I'm working on...
I'm already working on the next book in the series - was working on it before Bad Attitude came back from editing. And now that it has released, need to stay on track with A Bit Aggressive.
For the latest and greatest about me and what I'm working on, check out my website: reneejagger dot com
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February 3, 2022
Interesting
Very interesting story. I was very enthusiastic about a new work by Mr. Anderle. I'm pretty sure that I will read everything he puts out. I was pulled into his world of writing from reading the Kutherine series and now I'm even more of a fan.
Very interesting story. I was very enthusiastic about a new work by Mr. Anderle. I'm pretty sure that I will read everything he puts out. I was pulled into his world of writing from reading the Kutherine series and now I'm even more of a fan.
October 5, 2024
A bit of a Celtic "soap opera"
"Most people lived lives they never asked for, I realized."
Angelica Morgan, EMT in an overrun with patients hospital in England finds out there is more to life than a pandemic. Just what she has no idea
Seen through the stories of her predecessors, she discovers the power she has been given can change her world, both "normal" and "paranormal" as she learns from the wisdom of her Celtic Gran and those previous generations.
But just who is the Morrigan and how will this reincarnation change the present time? I love how the authors turned a young woman into a feisty no holes barred fighter for "truth, justice and hope". This is a book to return to when you can afford the whole series. Highly Recommended 5/5
"Most people lived lives they never asked for, I realized."
Angelica Morgan, EMT in an overrun with patients hospital in England finds out there is more to life than a pandemic. Just what she has no idea
Seen through the stories of her predecessors, she discovers the power she has been given can change her world, both "normal" and "paranormal" as she learns from the wisdom of her Celtic Gran and those previous generations.
But just who is the Morrigan and how will this reincarnation change the present time? I love how the authors turned a young woman into a feisty no holes barred fighter for "truth, justice and hope". This is a book to return to when you can afford the whole series. Highly Recommended 5/5
July 23, 2021
My apologies to Ms Jagger, I'm sure many people will like this book. I however found it to be messy and unkempt therefore an almost painful read. Good concept, Ok ending, it just didn't flow. My normal 800 wpm reading speed got choked down to 250 or so. I had a sense of that from the blurb and probably wouldn't have tried it if not for the Anderle imprint.
August 3, 2021
This one needs a rewrite.
Couldn’t make sense of this book. Very confusing and disorganized. Usually enjoy Michael’s books, this one needs a total rewrite!
Couldn’t make sense of this book. Very confusing and disorganized. Usually enjoy Michael’s books, this one needs a total rewrite!
March 24, 2025
I absolutely loved this book!
Being of Irish descent, I spent my childhood enthralled by all of Eire's' Myths and Legends, and The Morrigan was one of my favourites.
Her stories, especially in her aspect of the three Sisters of War, Fate, and Death, both enthralled me, and scared me to nightmares, at times!
I think if my Mum knew just what I was reading, she would have been outwardly appalled, but secretly encouraging - after all, it was she who taught me to read aged three years old! Lol
Renee and Michael have really caught that same atmospheric feel to the stories I remember from those times, and they brought back all the wonder I felt, as an eleven year old, when I first discovered Morrigan', and all of her aspects.
I am really looking forward to reading all the rest of this series, even though I know there'll be things to upset me, as much as there will be delights, but it's wonderful to rediscover a character I've not thought of, very often over the years, since then.
So I'll leave this with the best advice to you, the reader that, if you've not read this, or even discovered about The Morrigan yet, then please do give it a read, as I don't think you'll be disappointed!
I'm on, now, to Book Two: 'The Way of Wisdom' and, once I've finished this, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
Being of Irish descent, I spent my childhood enthralled by all of Eire's' Myths and Legends, and The Morrigan was one of my favourites.
Her stories, especially in her aspect of the three Sisters of War, Fate, and Death, both enthralled me, and scared me to nightmares, at times!
I think if my Mum knew just what I was reading, she would have been outwardly appalled, but secretly encouraging - after all, it was she who taught me to read aged three years old! Lol
Renee and Michael have really caught that same atmospheric feel to the stories I remember from those times, and they brought back all the wonder I felt, as an eleven year old, when I first discovered Morrigan', and all of her aspects.
I am really looking forward to reading all the rest of this series, even though I know there'll be things to upset me, as much as there will be delights, but it's wonderful to rediscover a character I've not thought of, very often over the years, since then.
So I'll leave this with the best advice to you, the reader that, if you've not read this, or even discovered about The Morrigan yet, then please do give it a read, as I don't think you'll be disappointed!
I'm on, now, to Book Two: 'The Way of Wisdom' and, once I've finished this, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
August 6, 2021
This was NOT one of my favorite books and I really expected more – more action, more wit, more humor. I love the majority of Michael Anderle’s books, but it seems Renee Jagger is not one of my favorites.
Within the first chapter, I thought this book was a post-apocalyptic book because of the horrible disease ravaging the land…it seems it was COVID and the “wear a mask” was pushed throughout the first half of the book, although it had nothing to do with the plot. This book was very slow reading (I normally read a book or two a day) and I struggled to finish it. I did love the crows and wolf, but there didn’t seem to be any communication between the H and the animals, something you would think she would be able to do.
The H finds out she’s the Morrigan, or in line to take over the Morrigan’s powers. It used to be one person, then the powers split to three, then it went to one person and now it’s…who knows? The few fighting scenes that were in the book were excellent and descriptive, and it felt like you were really watching it. Parts with the mother were random and didn’t have much to do with the plot. A brother was mentioned several times but had nothing to do with the plot.
I was very disappointed in this book and will not be reading future sequels.
Within the first chapter, I thought this book was a post-apocalyptic book because of the horrible disease ravaging the land…it seems it was COVID and the “wear a mask” was pushed throughout the first half of the book, although it had nothing to do with the plot. This book was very slow reading (I normally read a book or two a day) and I struggled to finish it. I did love the crows and wolf, but there didn’t seem to be any communication between the H and the animals, something you would think she would be able to do.
The H finds out she’s the Morrigan, or in line to take over the Morrigan’s powers. It used to be one person, then the powers split to three, then it went to one person and now it’s…who knows? The few fighting scenes that were in the book were excellent and descriptive, and it felt like you were really watching it. Parts with the mother were random and didn’t have much to do with the plot. A brother was mentioned several times but had nothing to do with the plot.
I was very disappointed in this book and will not be reading future sequels.
March 20, 2022
The Urban Morrigan
Another instance of the Irish mythology in urban fantasy. The Morrigan is a popular character in the genre where ancient mythologies are still around I have noticed.
I haven't checked to see if the quoted source material used at the beginning of each chapter actually exists. Regardless the quotes help with the Morrigan myth backstory.
I enjoy Michael Anderle's work. This is my first encounter with Renée Jagger. I am very glad female lead characters are written, or co-written, by female authors. In the past a male writing a female lead hasn't been the best written lead character.
I could not decide if 4 stars was too high for this story but chose to stick with it as the story has promise.
Another instance of the Irish mythology in urban fantasy. The Morrigan is a popular character in the genre where ancient mythologies are still around I have noticed.
I haven't checked to see if the quoted source material used at the beginning of each chapter actually exists. Regardless the quotes help with the Morrigan myth backstory.
I enjoy Michael Anderle's work. This is my first encounter with Renée Jagger. I am very glad female lead characters are written, or co-written, by female authors. In the past a male writing a female lead hasn't been the best written lead character.
I could not decide if 4 stars was too high for this story but chose to stick with it as the story has promise.
February 21, 2022
I enjoyed the book. Angelica is about to go through a major transformation. She is an EMT and wants the world to be a better place. As an EMT, she doesn't always see the world at it's best. She takes a vacation and goes to visit her grandmother, who is a single part of the Morrigan. Surprise! I read several books with the Morrigan in it. They're all different which is OK. In this one the Morrigan is in 3 aspects. Warrior, Knowledge and I can't remember. This is the warrior's book. It's a little heavy. Child abuse is a major theme. The sections on the past provide a lot of background information on the Morrigan's history. I've downloaded the 2nd book and look forward to reading it.
October 26, 2021
Great story for a modern day Goddess!
It's a good read, on how Angelica comes into her power and the path it takes her to get there. Jumping back in time to see how past incarnations of the Goddess dealt with the power was interesting. Understanding of course that this is Angelica's story I wish we could of read more in depth on Sun , Moon, and Stars. As well as their predecessor. Even more about how Night handled her touch of Goddesshood even though the brief bit we got was horrendous. All in all a great start to a series.
It's a good read, on how Angelica comes into her power and the path it takes her to get there. Jumping back in time to see how past incarnations of the Goddess dealt with the power was interesting. Understanding of course that this is Angelica's story I wish we could of read more in depth on Sun , Moon, and Stars. As well as their predecessor. Even more about how Night handled her touch of Goddesshood even though the brief bit we got was horrendous. All in all a great start to a series.
August 18, 2021
A work of reinvention for the legend of the Morrigan.
The Morrigan lives on through her followers today, and this story succeeds in relating it to a renewal of her efforts to end the suffering of today. Corporate greed is easily assimilated into the world of supernatural greed, and all of us are feeling the brokenness of the world right now. The storyline is still gelling together, I am waiting to see what it becomes.
The Morrigan lives on through her followers today, and this story succeeds in relating it to a renewal of her efforts to end the suffering of today. Corporate greed is easily assimilated into the world of supernatural greed, and all of us are feeling the brokenness of the world right now. The storyline is still gelling together, I am waiting to see what it becomes.
July 27, 2021
A little convoluted, but a good beginning
Ange, or the Morrigan, has just begun. Somehow her family has been entrusted with the power and duties of an ancient Irish deity. She’s coming into her ability and destiny to do good for the people even though they don’t even know she exists. A good read.
Ange, or the Morrigan, has just begun. Somehow her family has been entrusted with the power and duties of an ancient Irish deity. She’s coming into her ability and destiny to do good for the people even though they don’t even know she exists. A good read.
August 9, 2021
Good start to a new series
Angelica is an EMT and finds out she is to become a goddess. She has a lot to learn and is slowly making friends to help her in her fight against the bad mythical creatures that are trying to take over. I really enjoyed the world building in this book and am looking forward to see what other mythical creatures we will meet.
Angelica is an EMT and finds out she is to become a goddess. She has a lot to learn and is slowly making friends to help her in her fight against the bad mythical creatures that are trying to take over. I really enjoyed the world building in this book and am looking forward to see what other mythical creatures we will meet.
February 28, 2024
It begins here
This first story has a lot of world building in it. You need the back story and the author provides that thru dreams & flash backs. The first part is finished, more of a positioning really, because this character needs to be in this place to start the rest of her work.
This first story has a lot of world building in it. You need the back story and the author provides that thru dreams & flash backs. The first part is finished, more of a positioning really, because this character needs to be in this place to start the rest of her work.
July 23, 2021
A kickass EMT learns her true inheritance
as a Celtic goddess, determined to right wrongs that she sees all around, she enters a period of education about the unseen world. Feisty, fun and delightful!
as a Celtic goddess, determined to right wrongs that she sees all around, she enters a period of education about the unseen world. Feisty, fun and delightful!
July 26, 2021
An enthralling start...
... to a new series by a brilliant and imaginative author. If I didn't have to get up in far too few hours I would go and read book 2 right now.
Patience grasshopper.
... to a new series by a brilliant and imaginative author. If I didn't have to get up in far too few hours I would go and read book 2 right now.
Patience grasshopper.
July 28, 2021
Great Read!
Not what I was expecting, but a great read! I can't wait to read more! I have read a lot of mythology but this is my first real lesson, now I'll have to find and read more. Thanks for the new hobby!
Not what I was expecting, but a great read! I can't wait to read more! I have read a lot of mythology but this is my first real lesson, now I'll have to find and read more. Thanks for the new hobby!
September 13, 2021
The book was well written but I have issues with heroes who waffle between being badass and helpless. I'm afraid this bothered me a lot thought-out the book and it slowed my reading a lot as I found I needed to escape from the book and given I read to escape that wasn't ideal.
February 12, 2022
Angelica will be great in her new role
Ang transitioning to a new role. She does not understand the new job or the problems she will be required to solve. She knows her strength is increasing.
Ang transitioning to a new role. She does not understand the new job or the problems she will be required to solve. She knows her strength is increasing.
May 21, 2022
My first Kindle Unlimited and it was moved to the DNF list. Luckily, I felt no guilt for returning this to KU and saving a few dollars!!
I am sure that this is a wonderful book, but I could not get interested in the story arc.
I am sure that this is a wonderful book, but I could not get interested in the story arc.
October 24, 2022
Birth of a Goddess
I had some trouble putting things together in the beginning, once things started flowing I caught on and was genuinely interested in the book. I enjoyed the characters and there were some very good action sequences.
I had some trouble putting things together in the beginning, once things started flowing I caught on and was genuinely interested in the book. I enjoyed the characters and there were some very good action sequences.
March 26, 2025
New to me series
This is starting to be very interesting. The girl stumbles into her heritage. The woman she thinks is her grandma begins passing her supernatural power to the next generation.
This is starting to be very interesting. The girl stumbles into her heritage. The woman she thinks is her grandma begins passing her supernatural power to the next generation.
August 13, 2021
Shed lighf
I didn't pay attention to how new this book was or is, but it does shed so.e light on the world today and puts a spin on it most of us probably didn't think of.
I didn't pay attention to how new this book was or is, but it does shed so.e light on the world today and puts a spin on it most of us probably didn't think of.
August 18, 2021
Intriguing story!!
So far the plot of this book with its many twists has been really interesting and the character development has not disappointed! I do recommend this adventure!
So far the plot of this book with its many twists has been really interesting and the character development has not disappointed! I do recommend this adventure!
November 10, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and action type of books
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and action type of books
November 15, 2021
Great start to another great series
I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to see what Angelica gets into next and who joins the group.
I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to see what Angelica gets into next and who joins the group.
January 29, 2022
wow!!
What a fantastic read. You won’t be disappointed guaranteed!! The story was so different than I was expecting. I can hardly wait for the next one.
Thank you 😊
What a fantastic read. You won’t be disappointed guaranteed!! The story was so different than I was expecting. I can hardly wait for the next one.
Thank you 😊
December 13, 2022
Great idea for a story but the writing wasn’t great. It felt rushed in parts and just didn’t flow well in others. A shame as the concept is good.
February 9, 2024
slow to get started.
Slow to get started, with a lot of flashbacks. Overall a very good story. Well thought out and very well written.
Slow to get started, with a lot of flashbacks. Overall a very good story. Well thought out and very well written.
December 28, 2024
My first novel to include the pandemic in its plot. The dark forces are hiding in plain slight influencing the fate of the city and its inhabitants.
July 14, 2025
I found the beginning twisting too much without anything happening. I couldn't finish.
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