Nora got her mojo back! Her last couple of standalone books to me were good but they weren't great. This book was better than great!
A stormy night. A Nora got her mojo back! Her last couple of standalone books to me were good but they weren't great. This book was better than great!
A stormy night. A root cellar. Her father. A monster. Serial killer. Naomi lost part of her innocence days before she turned 12, discovering a horror within her own family. She saved a young woman's life, which in turn, destroyed the foundation of hers. The 12 year old girl had to be brave and stoic, for her brother, and her mother, who have been so manipulated and controlled by her father that she couldn't see beyond the truth of his actions.
The story follows Naomi from that stormy night through to her high school years, then to Sunrise Cove. A place with a house on a bluff that has possibility and potential to be called her own. Nora written books that involve details of renovating a house and at times, it could be tedious and detract from the story. But in this case, I enjoyed every nuance and change that was happening to the house she bought. It was part of the process of setting roots, creating that foundation again and making something hers. The secondary characters really add strength and charm to the book as we see Naomi build friendships through working on her house.
And then there was Xander and the stray dog that she found by the side of the road. Xander and Tag can both be described as loyal, protective, and dependable. I love the both of them. Tag pretty much stole all the scenes he was in. Seriously. Adorable. The romance between Xander and Naomi was great. I thought they really balanced each other out.
As to the killer, my suspicion clicked immediately as soon as one scene unfolded but that did not make the story any less suspenseful. Nora built up the background and the present events really well and it just drew you in page by page.
A very gripping story that makes it hard to put the book down. Highly recommended!...more
I never get disappointed when I go back into the world of Eve and Roarke, and company.
This is another story with the concept of nature vs nurture. In I never get disappointed when I go back into the world of Eve and Roarke, and company.
This is another story with the concept of nature vs nurture. In this case, the nature already stems from evil, and a fatherly obsession that nurtured that evil beyond its scope, honing the skill to kill.
Eve Dallas and the gang has to figure out who these long distance serial killers (LDSK) are before it's too late and the number of deaths rises.
The investigative procedures again, take center stage, and I love seeing the process of it as it unfolds, as Eve, with the help of her genius husband Roarke and his program to find out the killers hideout. It doesn't take long before the bad guys are revealed, however, the motive might make you shake your head in bafflement and ask why? It's a race against time to catch them before more innocent lives are taken.
I enjoyed this installment and as usual cannot wait until the next one. This is one of the books in the series where I would reread based on the procedural a alone aside from its relationships. And of course, Bella steals the show like always. When she kissed Eve's bruise... heart... melted. And when she flirted with Roarke, lol! That kid is going to go places, then again, she's Mavis's daughter, you can't expect any less.
Long ago, three goddesses created three stars as a gift for the birth of a true queen. But another one wanted it all for herself, greedy for power. SoLong ago, three goddesses created three stars as a gift for the birth of a true queen. But another one wanted it all for herself, greedy for power. So the stars were casted and scattered across the world until they can be found again to destroy evil.
There were certain elements in this series that were similar to NR previous trilogies. Light versus dark. Good versus evil. Six individuals: three men, three women. But that's where the similarities end.
Sasha Riggs have had recurring dreams about herself and five other people. Always the same people. So she put them on canvas as her gift is to see and art is her expression. There must be a reason for these dreams, so she left her quiet life in North Carolina and flew to Corfu, Greece. And that's where the adventures began.
I say adventure because that's what this book is. It's an adventure, a quest, a journey, to find these individuals who will make up the core group that seek the stars and end evilness once and for all.
Each of the character has a secret and unique abilities that all contribute to the group. It was fascinating learning about each one as you go on. As the characters discover more of one another, we, as a reader do as well. So I thought that was well balanced.
The romance part was fated in a way considering Sasha saw herself in the dreams with Bran, so the love was accepted automatically. I wouldn't quite call it insta-love but more of a recognition/knowing in each other. Bran pushes Sasha in her abilities a bit and she needs that push. She was already brave, she just had to believe in it.
This was a very good start to the series and I'm excited about book 2!
This was rather a heavy one to read considering the content. I can definitely say it was a roller coaster of emotions. This installment involved DenniThis was rather a heavy one to read considering the content. I can definitely say it was a roller coaster of emotions. This installment involved Dennis Mira, a beloved character, whom aside from Feeney, I could see as a father figure for Eve.
Dennis is on his way to a house entrusted to him and his cousin, Edward Mira, when he stumbles upon a murder a in progress and was knocked unconscious. When he woke up, he knew who to contact, none other than Eve Dallas herself.
What unfolded behind the motives of these murders drew the fine gray lines to justice, taking the law into ones own hands. One particular scene was super hard to read, and this is one book where it's easy to not sympathize with the murdered victims.
There were many emotional and memorable moments. Some involving Eve and Roarke (plus Galahad), the scene with Eve and Dennis brought me to tears, and then I was crying with laughter when Eve and Peabody found the dolls *shudders*. After this many books though, there's still character growth in Eve which I loved and then seeing how their love grows deeper with understanding and trust warms my soul.
Like the movie Inside Out, this one turned me inside out from all the emotions. Laughter, amusement, sadness, heartwarming, disgust, and anger. It makes you feel it all. There are some books in the series that has scenes where it's hard to go back and re-read due to its sensitive content, and this one will also be one of those. It might be a while before I can even consider of re-reading this one. That being said, Robb delivered another great read, and a book that will make you think about these characters after it's done.
Branna and Fin had been young lovers, until the curse mark came onto Fin's skin permanently, denoting him as a descendant from Cabhan. Seeing this marBranna and Fin had been young lovers, until the curse mark came onto Fin's skin permanently, denoting him as a descendant from Cabhan. Seeing this mark, Branna feels betrayed from there on out, so she kept her distance. Though her heart had other ideas. Fin is her first and only love so it was a struggle to accept that he's part of the circle to defeat Cabhan.
I liked Fin's character. He is who he is and doesn't pretend otherwise. Although he's marked by a demon, he's good through and through. He also fought hard staying away from Branna, but no matter how far he runs, she haunts him.
As for the story, there seems to be a theme going on in this book.
The characters have a run in with Cahban, they all meet to debrief, and Branna cooks and clean. Rinse and repeat. That in itself made the book quite repetitive and predictable.
Things got a little interesting towards the end with a transfer of power, but overall, still a quick and tidy ending.
What I think lacked in this book compared to her other paranormal trilogies is that the villain didn't seem overly evil. So it lacked that impact each time he attacks the group. We get a tiny glimpse into his history but not enough to make him standout.
As a whole, not my favorite trilogy but still an okay read....more
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