Ill Wind



Joanne Baldwin is about to throw caution to the wind.

Joanne Baldwin is a Weather Warden, those who hold power over the elements, with a wave of her hand she can tame the most violent of weather. But Joanne finds herself trying to outrun another kind of storm: accusations of corruption and murder. Her only hope is Lewis, the most powerful Warden and she's not the only one looking. Lewis is also a fugitive but he has what Joanne needs to not only save her life but her soul as well. She doesn't know who to trust or where to turn and in the end she needs to know who she truly is if she wants to survive.

Review
In this first novel of the Weather Warden series by Rachel Caine, we're introduced to Joanne Baldwin. Joanne's a Weather Warden one who has the power to control the elements. I started this book on the fence about the concept of this book. Man am I glad I gave this a try, it's so unlike any other story I've read before. Joanne tries so hard to be a hard ass, but she's not and I kind of love that about her. Her love of muscle cars made me laugh. This book is filled with twist and turns, it was so good I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a fun quick read.

The Iron King

 

They say destiny's a bitch but the fey are about to find so is a half-breed.

Meghan Chase's life has always been off, ever since her father disappeared right before her eyes when she was six years-old. Never quite fitting in at home or school at least she has a best friend who always has her back. But when she finds a stranger watching her from the woods and her little brother is exchanged for a changeling, Meghan is thrown into a world she never knew existed. The lines blur between friend and foe, lover and enemy in this first installment of The Iron Fey series.

Review
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa was a surprisingly great story. Meghan Chase is this small town outcast who finds herself thrown into the world of the fey. I have to admit a quarter of the way into this book I thought I was going to have to give up on it, but I'm glad I stuck it out. The story itself was a interesting take on something we've seen hundreds of time before, though the "romance" didn't have the tension I like to see, it didn't ruin the story or slow it down. But let's face it I wanted more Puck and I think I'd like Meghan and him together. My heart broke for Beau, I hated that part. The book in all was a fun read nothing to deep. I think I'll check out the next book of the series.

 



Silence Fallen

 

She's stranded in Europe and she's going to have the supernatural creatures begging for Mercy.

 

In the latest installment of the Mercy Thompson series, Silence Fallen, Mercy finds herself kidnapped by the most powerful vampire in the world. Cut off from the werewolves of the Columbia Basin Pack and her mate, alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman, Mercy Thompson finds there's only one thing left to do, cause a little chaos. But escaping is the least of her troubles. She'll have to endure vampires, werewolves, and ghost. Oh my! Can Mercy survive long enough for the calvary to show or will her rescuers cause a war amongst the monsters?


Review
As always Patricia Briggs has created a world I would gladly live in. Silence Fallen was a great addition to the Mercy Thompson series. The book starts out with the Columbia Basin Pack having their regular game of The Dead Pirate's Booty, an online role playing game (RPG), Mercy having already been killed by her stepdaughter Jesse, runs to the local Stop and Rob to pick up a few things. Chaos ensues when the most powerful vampire in the world kidnaps Mercy. Mercy now stranded in Europe, has to escape from the clutches of Iacopo Bonarata and try and keep safe until Adam can arrive. Through out this journey allies become enemies and enemies become friends, but in the end who will survive. This book was a lot of fun, though I did miss the pack. One of my favorite things about the Mercy Thompson series is the characters. I was missing Aiden and Warren and Zee, and for the love of all things good in this world I needed more Ben. I don't when it happened but sometime during this series that foul mouth brit stole my heart. I do have to say the change in point of view (POV) was interesting, word to he wise you have to read Mercy's notes at the beginning of each chapter. If not you'll have a hard time keeping up. And that little twist at the end was the best, I did not see it coming. It just goes to show you the little things can have a great impacted. I love Mercy and the whole gang and like always I am eager and ready for another dose.