Expected Release Date: Available Now
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Imprint: Orbit
Author’s Website: http://jayewells.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley.com
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 3, Sabina Kane
Series Best Read In Order: Yes, but worked well as a standalone
Steam Level: Steamy
Official Blurb:
The clock is ticking for Sabina Kane. Her sister has been kidnapped by her grandmother, the Dark Races are on the brink of war, and a mysterious order is manipulating everyone behind the scenes. Working on information provided by an unlikely ally, Sabina and her trusty sidekicks–a sexy mage named Adam Lazarus and Giguhl, a Mischief demon–head to New Orleans to begin the hunt for her sister. Once there, they must contend with belligerent werewolves, magic-wielding vampires and–perhaps most frightening of all–humans. But as much as Sabina is focused on surviving the present, the past won’t be ignored. Before she can save those she cares about most, she must save herself from the ghosts of her past.
I come to this series as a new reader. Having never read any of the Sabina Kane series, I was concerned that I would have a hard time following the story line, or that I would be too lost to want to continue. However, I was very pleasantly surprised to find that this novel works just fine as a standalone.
What worked for me:
- I love the mythology, with the vampires having descended from Cain and Lilith.
- I have to admit that Sabina’s potty mouth is incredibly endearing to me. I love her temper and her snarky attitude, as well as her quirky sense of humor.
- Can I just say how much I adore Adam? *swoon*
- As much as I loved Sabina, I have to say the colorful secondary characters are what really made this story.
- the ending was explosive, with action and angst worthy of the big screen.
What didn’t work for me:
- A few of the minor characters did get a bit confusing, as all characters in this story were “new” to me, so it was at times a bit hard to keep track of everyone
- There was most definitely a Too Stupid To Live moment, or at least a Too Stubborn to Live one, which always annoys me in romances.
While I definitely think that this novel was able to hold its own as a standalone novel, I will say that my recommendation would be to read the series in order. It’s obvious that as a new reader, I missed out on some exciting back story, including some of the group dynamics. Even so, I was able to follow along very well, with only a bit of minor confusion surrounding some of the minor characters.
Overall? I was highly entertained by this novel and would recommend it to any Urban Fantasy fan. 5/5 Stars
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