This was a fun little novella that focused on Pia and Dragos. After reading most of the books in the Elder Races series, I must admit that Pia and DraThis was a fun little novella that focused on Pia and Dragos. After reading most of the books in the Elder Races series, I must admit that Pia and Dragos are my favorite couple. They are an unlikely match - Dragos is a big, overbearing, powerful dragon and Pia is a calming influence with a rare Wyr nature. In this installment, Pia is sent to Hollywood to spend a week with the Light Fae Queen per a diplomatic agreement.
There's a lot going on in this short novella (180 pages or thereabouts): 1. We get to see more of Pia and Dragos' happily ever after - they are very much in love and can't keep their hands off each other. Oftentimes when you read a series there is only a brief mention of previous couples. Not here.
2. We learn a bit more about the rivalry between the Elder Races, namely between the Fae.
3. There is a threat to all of the Elder Races and those with magical powers.
This is a must read for Elder Races fans. While the Elder Races series is best read in order, this short novella can be read as a stand alone, just to get a taste of the author's writing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a review copy of this book....more
Initial Thoughts: Wow. If you have not yet had a chance to sample a steampunk book, I would recommend this series. Clever contraptions, big guns, explInitial Thoughts: Wow. If you have not yet had a chance to sample a steampunk book, I would recommend this series. Clever contraptions, big guns, explosive alchemy, and even a mix of Egyptian mythology make this book a whole lot of fun to read. Full review to come...
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Del Rey for a review copy of this book....more
About 3.5 stars. In a way, this book kind of reminded me of Julie Kagawa's Blood of Eden series but instead of vampires, we have zombies and people whAbout 3.5 stars. In a way, this book kind of reminded me of Julie Kagawa's Blood of Eden series but instead of vampires, we have zombies and people who have tested positive for the zombie virus. Positive is a new spin on the zombie apocalypse story. In Positive, the zombie apocalypse occurred about 20 years earlier. People live in the relative safety of walled cities. Our hero hails from Manhattan, where the subways are flooded and provide some fishing for our hero Finn and his buddy Ike. The zombie virus is also a different take on the old zombie story. Now it can take anywhere from exposure to 20 years for the zombie virus to manifest and turn a person into a snarling flesh-eating killer. When Finn's mother goes zombie, the whole family is tested and Finn is sent to a medical camp in Ohio. He doesn't get there right away because his ride is killed by a very scary lady.
Finn begins his voyage across the US looking for that medical center where all will be good. On his way he learns about the world outside Manhattan. This is a journey story and each step along the way builds Finn's character. From what he sees of the world, he knows what kind of man he doesn't want to become.
I liked Finn's character. For someone with so little life experience, he was a quick learner and even quicker to react to situations. I loved how he treated his "family" and wanted to keep the girls safe, especially Kylie. Kylie was a strong character as well considering what she had gone through with Adare.
Positive kept me reading way into the night. The last part of the book was intense and I couldn't put the book down. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Harper Voyager for a review copy of this book. ...more
Update 3/5/15Check out our group review of Shifting Shadows on Badass Book Reviews.
A must-read for all fans of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson and AlpUpdate 3/5/15Check out our group review of Shifting Shadows on Badass Book Reviews.
A must-read for all fans of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega series. This anthology includes the Alpha & Omega novella and it reminded me just how much I love these two series.
I believe that The Kraken King is a serialized boAbsolutely loved this. Fantastic! Check out my new feature on the blog: To Serial or Not to Serial?.
I believe that The Kraken King is a serialized book done right. Here’s why:
The Kraken King was divided into 8 parts, each about 4 chapters long. Each part could stand alone as a mini story, however for optimal reading enjoyment, I would suggest that they all be read in consecutive order. Each section is pretty long and runs about 90 -100 or more pages.
Each part was released a week apart. This gives the reader time to read and savor each section, but not wait too long for the next part.
The Kraken King comes from a well established series with a base of avid fans who just can’t wait to get their hands on the next book. The majority of people who pick up this book have read the early installments: The Iron Duke, Heart of Steel, Riveted, and the many other novellas in the series.
Each part begins with a letter from the main character Zenobia Fox to her brother Archimedes Fox. The letter is dated and gives the reader a Zenobia’s location for that part. The letters cleverly serve as a recap to earlier parts of the book.
The Kraken King is well suited for a serialized release because it really does fit with the time period. Our main character Zenobia is a writer and she writes adventures starring her brother in a serialized format.
The serialized version of The Kraken King comes with bonus content. Personally, that was a moot point because I feel that if you are stepping into this book, you have most likely read the earlier books in the series. The bonus content I’ve seen are excerpts from The Iron Duke, Heart of Steel, Riveted and Here There Be Monsters.
It takes a talented author to write a good serialized novel. Ms. Brook builds a fascinating alternate history of the world and fills it with ingenious steampunk contraptions, colorful characters, and incredible monsters (both human and animal). It’s a visually stunning world and it is such fun to imagine how it all looks. Take a look at the covers, aren’t they spectacular?
The Verdict: To Serial or Not to Serial? Definitely run and get this series, especially if you are a fan of the Iron Seas series. Ariq is worth it! Highly recommended.
For those who wish to have the entire book as a reading experience, there is talk that The Kraken King will be available as a full book later this year. There was talk of August then September, but it has been moved back to even later in the year.
For More Information on This Series: Ms. Brook has a wonderful Iron Seas Guide on her web page. If you have not yet had a chance to read her series, take a look at it – it does help you understand the wonderful world she has created.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Berkeley for a review copy of this book.
Initial Thoughts: This book reminded me a little of the first book in the series, Circle of Fire. I liked the hero and heroine in this book. Kat was aInitial Thoughts: This book reminded me a little of the first book in the series, Circle of Fire. I liked the hero and heroine in this book. Kat was a member of the Damask Circle and well versed in all things supernatural. On the other hand, Ethan is at odds with his werewolf side, not even knowing how to shift. Ethan also has some serious commitment issues. No problem - these two are hot together. Full review to come...
The Review: Circle of Desire is a little reminiscent of the first book in the series, Circle of Fire. In this third book in the Damask Circle series, children are once again going missing, kidnapped by an ancient creature known as a mara.
Ethan Morgan is quite close to the case. His niece was one of the missing children and he’s going out of his mind trying to find her. Not a good thing to do as the moon is getting full and his werewolf side is going crazy.
Katherine Tanner and her grandmother Gwen have been sent by the Damask Circle to investigate the kidnapping. Katherine is a raven shifter and an empath. Gwen is a powerful witch with psychic abilities.
The investigation forces Ethan and Katherine to work together. When they discover that the creature that kidnapped the children was a mara, they realized that this was a formidable opponent, able to summon zombies and other werewolves to do her dirty work. The mara needs to feed on dark emotions such as fear in order to breed.
The relationship between Ethan and Katherine was a little frustrating. Ethan’s behavior was ruled by the phases of the moon. In the days prior to a full moon, his werewolf became very lusty and required sexual release. Katherine was a willing partner, but she wanted more of a relationship, something that Ethan could not commit to. The sex was hot and heavy and these two are meant for each other.
I did enjoy this book however I did have a few reservations. I felt that Katherine was entirely too willing to give into Ethan, even in the middle of an investigation. Nothing’s like sex on the run, right? I also found that Katherine put herself in danger’s way a little too easily. I also found Ethan a little wishy-washy with regards to committing himself in a relationship.
Overall, Circle of Desire was an entertaining read and I am now ready to tackle more of this author’s books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for a review copy of this book.
Initial Thoughts: The Damask Circle sends Doyle, Russell, and Camille to Australia to rescue 4 women targeted for death by a power-hungry witch. WhileInitial Thoughts: The Damask Circle sends Doyle, Russell, and Camille to Australia to rescue 4 women targeted for death by a power-hungry witch. While I wasn't as wowed by this book as the first in the series, this was still an entertaining read. The chemistry between Doyle and his love interest Kirby was not really that convincing at first because Kirby had a lot of trust issues.
The Review:
"Death had come calling on a windblown wintry evening. It smashed past the deadbolts lining the front door, and grabbed the living with unparalleled glee, sucking the life from them until there was nothing left but husks. Then it tore the remains apart, as if determined to erase any evidence of humanity."
That certainly caught my attention and I was hooked. Circle of Death is the second book in Keri Arthur's Damask Circle series. If the book sounds familiar, it's because it was previously published in 2002. The series is being re-released with the third book Circle of Desire coming out in April. I'm glad that I had the chance to add a new paranormal romance series to my never-ending list of fun escape reads.
Circle of Death is set in present day Australia. It starts off with a horribly brutal murder and features some rather frightening and bloodthirsty shifter creatures called manerei. The manerei are after our heroine Kirby Brown as well as some of her friends from her days at an orphanage. The dapper Doyle Fitzgerald is dispatched by the Damask Circle to find and protect Kirby.
In the spirit of paranormal romance, Doyle is attracted quite early on to the lovely Kirby even though they need to stay a step ahead of the manerei and the power-hungry witch that hunts Kirby and the other girls. Doyle is an interesting character: a thief in his previous life, he has been with the Damask Circle for 12 years. Oh, and get this - he's a shifter, too. A black panther shifter - just awesome. Kirby suffers from trust issues and as more of her background is revealed, understandably so.
The romance in the story felt a little rushed. I can understand that being chased by things with sharp teeth and claws would heighten emotions, but I still felt that Doyle fell for Kirby a little bit too fast. Once these two finally get a chance to be together, they are hot!
I do like the originality of this series. The magic is intriguing and the variety of paranormal creatures keeps the series interesting. I love the idea of the Damask Circle, a group of paranormal creatures who police their own kind.
While Circle of Death did not wow me like the previous book, I am still going to continue reading the series. I am looking forward to reading more of Ms. Arthur's books in the future.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Bantam Dell for a review copy of this book.
I really need to pick up more books by Diana Rowland. White Trash Zombie Apocalypse was laugh out loud hilarious. TThis is a review of the audio book.
I really need to pick up more books by Diana Rowland. White Trash Zombie Apocalypse was laugh out loud hilarious. The story is told from the point of view of Angel, a zombie who works at the local coroner's office because it has a ready supply of ....brains! The narrator made the story come alive, however if you are not used to a Southern US accent or if English is a second language for you, it may be a little difficult to follow. In any case, this is a book that is well worth listening to because of Angel's deadpan delivery of her lines. Hilarious, intelligent, and a lot of fun.
Initial Thoughts: 3.5 stars - I honestly thought that I would not finish this book. The first half was a little repetitive with the main characters coInitial Thoughts: 3.5 stars - I honestly thought that I would not finish this book. The first half was a little repetitive with the main characters constantly at odds with each other. I did like that it was set in San Francisco during Prohibition and it was nice to see the inclusion of Chinese characters. The plot did pick up for the second half and I found myself enjoying the book more. I think that the supporting cast of characters did it for me - Astrid, Bo, Greta, and Sook Yin.
The Review: Set in San Francisco of the late 1920's, Bitter Spirits is the first book in Jenn Bennett's new Roaring Twenties series. The book focuses on Aida Palmer who makes a living as a medium, entertaining customers as she speaks to ghosts. Her love interest is businessman and bootlegger Winter Magnusson.
For readers who have read Ms. Bennett's Arcadia Bell series, this is a very different kind of read. Perhaps that's why I had difficulty with this book at first. I might have had different expectations. The pacing of this book is much slower and the main characters did not catch my interest in the same way that Cady and Lon did. The book does pick up significantly during the second half and I can see why all my GR friends loved the book.
The romance aspect was long and drawn out. I found that Aida and Winter's relationship was annoying. They were constantly bickering and there were tons of misunderstandings. Both Aida and Winter were just too stubborn to compromise. And calling Aida cheetah because she was freckled - that got on my nerves. I was even more bothered when Winter just couldn't commit and all he could offer Aida was an affair. What's up with that?
Personally, I enjoyed the supporting characters more. Winter's younger sister Astrid was a hoot, especially when she and Aida were off driving. Winter's associate Bo was one of the more interesting characters. I loved how he was always skulking around. Sook-Yin was wonderful, especially when she arranged for Aida's beautiful clothes.
It was nice to see the inclusion of the Chinese community in this book. The whole Chinatown background added a colorful touch to the novel. I think that this is definitely a series to keep watching.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Penguin NAL for a review copy of this book. ...more
Need something to read at the beach? A light and fun book of novellas to read for summer vacation? This is a follow up anthology to Wild & Steamy.
SpeNeed something to read at the beach? A light and fun book of novellas to read for summer vacation? This is a follow up anthology to Wild & Steamy.
Speed Mating - Jessica Sims - 4 stars Speed Mating is the story of a were-liger (lion/tiger hybrid) who, despite the odds, goes into heat and needs a mate (and father of her child) pronto. Her alpha Vic is eager to assist by suggesting possible mates. Each date is a bust and as Estrella gets closer and closer to her time, she becomes desperate. Desperate enough to try speed dating where Vic is sitting in for a no-show. Estrella finds herself attracted to Vic but worries about the complications of being with him.
The "heat" part gives rise to some funny situations. Estrella is horny and desperate but she still wants a good father for her young. I especially loved the speed dating scene where Estrella and Vic had a quickie date. Nice sexual tension there. I really had a lot of fun with this one and I am now going to have to find more books by Jessica Sims to read.
Conjuring Max - Carolyn Crane - 3 stars Conjuring Max is the background story or prequel to Carolyn Crane's Mr. Real. In this story we meet the computer savvy witch Veronica and her conjured boyfriend and bodyguard Max. While I loved Mr. Real, I had a hard time with this story. Maybe it was because Veronica was not an easy character to like. After all, everyone seemed to want her dead. What I did like is that it explained how Victoria created her computer conjuring program. It’s quite a neat concept when you think about it. Take a picture, any picture, and poof that person appears the next day. Of course, there is an expiry date, but you can always conjure him up again. In any case, don't miss Mr. Real because that story is a lot of fun to read.
Wrecked - Meljean Brook - 4 stars Wrecked was my favorite story of this anthology, but I am a little biased. Meljean Brook's Iron Seas world has got to be one of the best steampunk worlds created. The Iron Seas is based on an alternate history of the world complete with fantastic steampunk contraptions, airships, steampunk prosthetics, nanobots, zombies, megalodons, and even a kraken. I am dying to scream out “Release the Kraken” whenever I see those in books. Part of the charm of this world is the featured couple who always have a hot and steamy romance. I loved Elizabeth and Caius and am looking forward to more stories from the Iron Seas.
Overall, an enjoyable anthology.
Thank you to Carolyn Crane for a review copy of this book.
Sad to hear that this will be the last book in the series. I'll miss Cat and Bones.
I listened to the audio book version and I wasn't really too impreSad to hear that this will be the last book in the series. I'll miss Cat and Bones.
I listened to the audio book version and I wasn't really too impressed with the narrator. She made Cat seem a little whiny to me and perhaps she was.
I really enjoyed the earlier Cat and Bones books - they were awesome. Around book 4 or so, they started slowing down for me. Gone was the magic and sexual tension of Cat and Bones. Sure, there's still sexy times, but nothing like that infamous Chapter 32. On the plus side, all of our favorite characters make an appearance in this book, so it's kind of like a trip down memory lane.
In this book, Cat learns about some crazy genetic experiments done by arch-nemesis Jason Matigan. That's all I can say without getting spoilerish.
A nice way to wrap up the series. I wish Cat and Bones a great life together. ...more
This is a DNF (did not finish) review. I'm not going to rate the book, however this book wasn't for me. Let me just preface this by saying that I loveThis is a DNF (did not finish) review. I'm not going to rate the book, however this book wasn't for me. Let me just preface this by saying that I loved Ms. Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series immensely and she is one of my favorite authors. I just could not get into this book. I was bored.
Others may have different results.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Harper Collins for a review copy of this book. ...more
Finally, we get a glimpse inside Dex's mind. Dex is one horny dude and his mind is only on Perry.
In this installment of the Experiment in Terror seriFinally, we get a glimpse inside Dex's mind. Dex is one horny dude and his mind is only on Perry.
In this installment of the Experiment in Terror series (book 7 already!), Dex and Perry have been threatened with the cancellation of their web series unless they take on someone to supervise. Guess who the supervisor is? None other than the douchecanoe himself - Maximus. Dex and Perry reluctantly accept his help and the three are off to New Orleans to investigate a haunted house. What follows is the usual scary freaky stuff that Ms. Halle does so well. This time, there's a little bit of Voodoo and zombies involved.
No one writes horror like Ms. Halle. It's not always the gory horror - it's the foreshadowing and atmosphere that is scary. Because of Ms. Halle, that middle of the night bathroom run has started to make me nervous. I also like the tie in with her other series - The Devils - where we first met Max.
Oh, and did I mention the hot and steamy sex? Dex and Perry go at it like bunnies when they are not investigating ghosts and voodoo zombies.
This is an addictive series. If you have not yet picked up the first book - Dark House - for free on Amazon, Kobo, and Smashwords - what are you waiting for? I bet you can't just read one. ...more
Football sized zombie spiders! There. Have I got your attention yet?
Strange and hilarious situations, a snarky sense of humor, and some scary paranormFootball sized zombie spiders! There. Have I got your attention yet?
Strange and hilarious situations, a snarky sense of humor, and some scary paranormal adversaries including and not limited to zombies in furry costumes makes Death Rejoices one of my favorite urban fantasy reads so far this year. In fact, as I was reading this book, I couldn’t help but read parts out loud to my husband and other assorted family members and bursting out in laughter. Honestly, the situations Marnie finds herself in are both scary and hysterical.
Death Rejoices starts off furry. Yes, furry. It seems that attendees of a local FurCon have gone missing and Marnie and her gang are on a stakeout. And get this – Marnie is in a furry costume, too. She’s dressed as a squirrel and is on the lookout for a predator dressed as a white unicorn.
This installment of the Marnie Baranuik files brings on a slightly more mature Marnie. After all, she is now head of her own Preternatural Biology department at the FBI and she even has an assistant. Marnie has sworn off cookies (and is going through cookie withdrawal), but she still craves her sweets. She still acts a little impulsively and sometimes speaks without the benefit of a brain filter. Marnie still pines for Agent Mark Batten and her inner dialogue still has fond memories…Marnie has started taking self-defense training with Sherriff Hood. Her life at home is basically the same, and her brother Wes has joined her household under the tutelage of Harry while he adjusts to his new life.
What grabs me about this story (and this series) is how easy it is to relate to Marnie. She’s so down to earth despite all the crazy stuff she deals with on a daily basis. She longs for the simple things in life – her old Buick, even when she has a shiny new car in her driveway.. Zombie horde attacking? Not on her day off. And the men in her life? Interesting complications
I am amused by the men in Marnie’s life. The hunky Mark Batten is front and center in Marnie’s thoughts. So much so, that the underlying sexual tension between the two sizzles. Marnie has wasted a lot of energy being mad at Mark, and she doesn’t see what everyone else around her does. I loved how Mark calls Marnie Snickerdoodle and how she calls him Hunkypants. So cute.
Then there’s Harry, the vampire Marnie “inherited” from her grandmother. Harry and Marnie are quite domestic with each other. He cooks and cares for her, she feeds him. They even argue like an old married couple. They share a bond of DaySitter and vampire. It’s so fun to read Harry’s dialogue. His obscure and often archaic vocabulary had me hitting up the ereader dictionary often.
Marnie doesn’t have that many female friends. None at all. Her adversarial relationship with Agent Golden leads up to the best lines:
“When you walk into a man’s bedroom dressed for sex, Dr. Baranuik, does Darth Vader’s Imperial March start playing in your head?”
“The way I see it, there are educated, intelligent women, then there’s Marnie Baranuik, Mistress of Disaster.”
I’ve now added Dr. Pepper to my Zombie Emergency Preparedness bag. Who knew? You can never be too prepared. Death Rejoices was a blast to read. And if you are wondering about the fangy frogs – grab a copy of this book!
Thank you to the publisher for a review copy of this book.
Yay! I have found a new urban fantasy series to love! Excuse me a moment while I do my best fan girl squee! The Marnie Baranuik FAwesome! Loved this!
Yay! I have found a new urban fantasy series to love! Excuse me a moment while I do my best fan girl squee! The Marnie Baranuik Files combines humor, magic, and some scary monsters for a laugh out loud exhilarating read. And because I loved it, I had to share the love and spread the world. This is truly a hidden gem. Don’t miss this book.
OK. Fan girl moment over.
The first book of The Marnie Baranuik Files, Touched, focuses on Marnie Baranuik, a retired forensic psychic for the FBI’s Preternatural Crime Unit. Marnie is quite talented, not only is she an empath (Feeler), she can also read objects just by touch (Groper). Marnie also holds degrees in Preternatural Biology and she is also a practitioner of witchcraft.
I adored Marnie. She has an amazing sense of humor and she loves her junk food, so the sugar addict in me can easily relate to her, especially for her love of cookies. Marnie’s inner voice cracked me up and her knowledge of all things paranormal was impressive. Marnie tends to be a walking disaster, unintentionally wreaking havoc and requiring rescue. I didn’t see her as “too stupid to live,” however there were moments when I questioned her motives.
The men in Marnie’s life were quite interesting. It’s hard to decide if I’m on Team Harry or Team Mark. Marnie is a Day Sitter for her Cold Comfort and housemate Harry, who she “inherited” from her grandmother. Harry is a vampire, although in this book all vampires are referred to as revenants. Marnie is to keep Harry safe in the daytime while he “sleeps” and to supply him with blood (hers). Marnie and Harry share a bond, though in this book, the bond is a little wonky. Harry is very fastidious and he likes the finer things in life. Harry is such an interesting character. He’s over 400 years old and loves to speak with archaic and obscure language. Harry cares a great deal for Marnie and even bakes her cookies and brownies.
Personally, I think I’d be Team Mark. Mark is an ex-vampire hunter. He is an imposing character, all man and muscle and broodiness. Marnie has fond memories of a stakeout tryst with Mark and those memories form a constant part of her inner dialogue. The sexual tension between these two is electric, and even though Marnie “hates” Mark, her body remembers…
The world building is fascinating. Touched takes place in Boulder, Colorado. This is a world where vampires or revenants are followed by debt vultures that wait for the vampire to die. The debt vultures attract other scary critters like flesh eating beetles and carrion spiders – eww!
The author’s sense of humor cracked me up. There are some really funny lines in the book:
“What are you, a James Bond villain?” I said. “The least-hot Bond-girl ever? Pussy No-More?”
The ongoing jokes between the characters were funny. Marnie collects things with frogs – and suddenly all the frogs had little black marker fangs.
If you are looking for a new urban fantasy series with a snarky heroine and some manly men, then look no further. Touched by A.J. Aalto is a great addition to the urban fantasy genre. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
Thank you to the publisher for a review copy of this book.
A new book by Patricia Briggs is always an anticipated event for me. I love the world that Ms. Briggs has created. I love Mercy and Adam and all the oA new book by Patricia Briggs is always an anticipated event for me. I love the world that Ms. Briggs has created. I love Mercy and Adam and all the other characters that surround Mercy. I love Stefan, the Scooby Doo loving vampire.
I liked this book. I didn't love it. For me, the pacing was off. It was just a little bit slow and not the same caliber as the previous book.
I still love this author and will be reading the next book in the series. ...more
3.5 stars. Nice debut book. After initial info dumping chapters, this became quite an entertaining, action packed read.
The Review -
Fantastic Debut No3.5 stars. Nice debut book. After initial info dumping chapters, this became quite an entertaining, action packed read.
The Review -
Fantastic Debut Novel!
As I read Reboot, a hybrid image of Robocop and zombies crossed my mind a few times. Reboots aren’t human anymore but they certainly aren’t robots or the brain-eating zombies we are so accustomed to. Reboots are people (usually preteens and teens) that have died and revived after a short period of time – usually less than 2 or 3 hours. These revived Reboots are stronger, faster, more powerful version of that person.
“It was true that all Reboots were attractive in a way. After death, when the virus took hold and the body rebooted, the skin cleared, the body sharpened, the eyes glowed. It was like pretty with a hint of deranged.”
I liked the premise of Reboot. It was both original and fascinating. The Reboots live and train at HARC, the Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation, where they live in a hierarchal structure. Each Reboot is assigned a number after their name which corresponds to the number of minutes that they were “dead.” The higher the number, the stronger the Reboot. Those Reboots with designations over 120 were highly sought after for their strength, while the under 50’s were seen as disposable. There are some sinister elements to the story as well and the under 50’s play a role in that.
The main character Wren178 is one of the stronger Reboots. During Newbie training, she chooses Callum22 as her trainee which was completely out of character for her. Callum22 is weak and still maintains a lot of his humanity and emotions. There is doubt he could even survive his training. But Wren178 takes him under her wing (I couldn’t resist that!) and a cute little romance blossoms. I found that Wren178 becomes more human around Callum22.
Wren’s life changes when she finds out about life outside the HARC facility. There are humans and rebels out there. HARC is not all that it seems. The possibility of lie on the outside intrigues Wren.
As a debut novel, Reboot is impressive. My only critique – and this is small – is that the first few chapters suffered from a massive info-dump. After that, the narrative flowed well. The pacing was action packed with some amazing escape and chase scenes. The romance was very sweet and rated G.
Reboot was entertaining and original. While the ending was a little abrupt, it did leave me wanting more. I was very excited to hear that a sequel is being planned. I can’t wait for the next book.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Harper Teen for a review copy of this book.
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