*NOTE: read SCALES before reading SALT* Verona's world begins as she starts a new life as a land walker and just when you thinkWell Built Magical World
*NOTE: read SCALES before reading SALT* Verona's world begins as she starts a new life as a land walker and just when you think she may have some solidarity and happiness in her life, the paranormal wolf shifter's and a mean witch has other plans.
This is an amazing story. I was a little confused at first because I was expecting to learn more about Verona and Bailey (Merman who helped Verona survive once she was exiled from their clan). But that's not what we get, no Verona's fate brings her to rescue the human Logan.
Logan is an awesome character that I fall in love with immediately. He lives with his grand mother Mama Wend and all his life after his mother passed his grandmother has traveled the world with him until now when they come back to their home. He is a very considerate young man, handsome, sexy, and has a heart of gold but he's not one to push around and several times he has been forced to hold his own and protect the weak Alex.
Unfortunately he becomes the butt of the joke at a boat party from a bully and ends up diving off a boat into the ocean to save his new friend Alex's watch. While in water the boat of partying friends leaves him behind in the middle of the ocean and this is where Verona comes in.
The story is amazing and I fell in love with Moma Wend immediately also. There is something special about her right off.
The author makes it easy for the reader to dive right into this world and it's surroundings. I love the fact that Verona learns that there are others of her kind living secretly amongst the humans around her, but the more she learns the more dangerous it becomes for her especially if she leaves the island.
As the story goes along, Logan's long lost father shows up mysteriously and it's still not too clear what his role will play in the future, and it's not clear why he left Logan with his grandmother after his mother died. Hopefully this will all be revealed in the next book - just so many unanswered questions.
I loved the closeness and buildup between Verona and Logan. All the characters just get to you and you just have to hang on to their every word and action. This story just gripped me from the start and I couldn't put it down. I cant wait for the next book. I look forward to learning more about these paranormal creatures of werewolves, witches, etc.... I look forward to learning if Verona ever gets happiness.
And what about Bailey. All through out the book we really didn't hear of him til towards the end when he makes an appearance to confront Verona into making a decision. I have to say I didn't like the way Bailey acted, he seemed mean. In the prequel, I rooted for him but after his interactions in this book, he seem to turn like his mean brother. I thought it was cool that Verona realizes that the fears and stories she learned from her clan were false. She even has some power and the fact that there are others like her on the island really opens her eyes to her clans dishonesty.
There is just so much to this world that I hope the author gives us more of both the mermaid world and the paranormal world on land. Everything is in place for the perfect climax with well built characters and a small island full of magic surrounding it - So please don't leave us hanging.
Addicting from the start, oh my gosh - wow what a trip this poor girl has to live through. I really liked the way the author writes and even though thAddicting from the start, oh my gosh - wow what a trip this poor girl has to live through. I really liked the way the author writes and even though the book is a cliff hanger which I absolutely hate, I have to say I couldn't wait to find out what happens next between Verona and Bailey or if she goes on with her life on shore or into another clan. I absolutely loved this mermaid world even though I hate anyone being a bottom feeder (being bullied where only the strongest survive). But the suspense drew me in and Verona's strength won my heart and as far a Bailey, I'm not so sure things will work out but I hope he comes to his senses and tells his clan to take a hike. We will see hopefully in next book.
I'm giving this only 3 stars because every book is a prequel and not even a full novella, I could say I'm pisst because I was looking forward to full I'm giving this only 3 stars because every book is a prequel and not even a full novella, I could say I'm pisst because I was looking forward to full length novels. But at the same time, I did end up following a few authors because their writing had me wanting more - like 3 authors and thought well I could give them a shot and buy their books. Prequels are ok if they give you some sort of closure but that never happened. The majority of these stories were cliff hangers and I got no satisfaction because in order to get satisfaction you had to buy the other book in the series and to top that off, some authors haven't even written the 1st novel.
Example: A guy and girl meet in bar - guy puts his arms around girl and she leans into him as his lips get closer to her - The End.
Like for real! Seriously, that's not anything that I got out of these stories from this book, the sentence is totally made up but every prequel was like that in a sense - just like an incomplete sentence. I learned my lesson and wont be buying these bundled books again....more
I absolutely love love love Reaver's story. Larissa Ione fabulous writing continues to capture my heart and intrigue my soul with her Angelicus Prime!
I absolutely love love love Reaver's story. Larissa Ione fabulous writing continues to capture my heart and intrigue my soul with her visionary imagination. The writing is brilliant as she captures the chemistry between all the characters with emotions that you can literally feel as if they were your own. The scenes are full of action and drama that keep you glued to the pages in an intense shocking mode one moment and then in a hysterical laughing frenzy the next.
Reaver (Yenrieth / Radiant Angel) goes through hell to rescue Harvester (Verrine / ex-Watcher Angel / Satan's Daughter). The story redeems them both and makes them the perfect match for each other. The sex scenes between them were electric and steaming hot.
It was really neat to see the author bring in the old crew from Underworld General. It refreshed my memory of how the Demonica Series all started with Eidolon, Wraith, Shade, and Sin. I loved how the 4 Horsemen Thanatos, Limos, Ares, and Reseph were shown with their families living ordinary life and how they were close nit and protective of their father Reaver. So glad Harvester and Reaver saved the day with Limos and her baby.
One thing I love about these series is that there are characters that remain your favorites through out each book but as you finish each one you gain another favorite and you also gain a character to depise or hate - LOL Yep you guessed it, I can not stand that bully Arc Angel Raphael. For new characters, I really can't say how I feel about Reaver's twin brother Revenant. I really won't know until his story comes out - at any rate I'm looking forward to it.
Over all, Excellent Read! I highly recommend this to all Paranormal Romance lovers. This is one of the best series out there....more
Knowing when to start paying attention to your intuition is the key to your psychic ability. The book was interestingInteresting Input to be intuitive
Knowing when to start paying attention to your intuition is the key to your psychic ability. The book was interesting, it gave some example stories to revive your own definition from. Most important is to start being aware of those quick flashes or dreams, write them down or try to hang on and pay attention to whats before you. Go with your gut....more
Wow this book was Much Much Much Better than the last one in the series. I definitely enjoyed the reaNothing like a singing Merman to catch your soul!
Wow this book was Much Much Much Better than the last one in the series. I definitely enjoyed the read, maybe because I have a thing for Mermen - LOL
The story was very creative. M'cal was a beautiful Merman that had a siren's call that could make them do what ever he wanted them to such as kill themselves or shoot other individuals. M'cal could suck individuals souls right out of them leaving just their shell to eventually die.
Enslaved by a witch, M'call was her slave and she used him to hunt and bring her souls in order for her to gain more knowledge. I have to say I hated that witch and was so looking forward to her being tortured or killed brutally but that doesn't happen.
Actually the way things ended with that witch kind of confused me because she was the bad guy and then all the sudden she is trusted and is treated good - I mean WTF. Hence one of the reason for 4 stars.
The connection between M'cal and Elsie was awesome though and the author hooked me with their musical connection - M'cal with his voice and Elsie with her violin. They both sung music mentally to each other which was very unique. The sex scenes are gracefully described but very hot. One moment I thought she might even attempt a menage but it turned out innocent. LOL
The interaction with the Wales was beautiful and the describable scene was so visionary I could actually feel the intense thrill of riding on the back of one.
There was a little action with the Dirk & Steel organization and I wish there would have been more because of all the interesting shape shifters. We did get more with Roni (Bird Shifter) here and there.
What a great intriguing story. I was captivated with the story and characters immediately as each anticipated sentence becamCaptivating & Suspenseful!
What a great intriguing story. I was captivated with the story and characters immediately as each anticipated sentence became exciting and more suspenseful into a colorful movie like vision right on the page. The descriptive township, the family environment, and the beautiful scenery was heavenly written and had me wanting to visit Alaska one day.
The drama Kendall went through from her past had my emotions running wild through out the book as I could identify and relate to everything she went through coming out of an abusive relationship and trying to start a new life. The author did an excellent job capturing the real world reality of the situation.
I totally loved Denn, a real man in my opinion, not just with his sexy looks and the way his body was built but with his mannerism and how respectful he was to not only Kendall but to all the characters within the story. Denn is truly an original caring, loving, and adorable hero of a man.
The romance flowed beautifully and was so heartwarming. The sex scenes are written descriptively with great taste that was exciting and arousing at times.
The unknowing crazy actions of what Kendall's ex-boyfriend was going to do had me on the edge of my seat. At one point I think my eyes were bugging out in strain towards the page as my heart and mind scaredly read as he got closer to finding Kendall and when he finally got to her. On top of that, the jealousy of Denn's long time female friend had me reeling with hatred towards her and at the same time being glad she got what she deserved in the end along with Kendall's ex.
The best part about this story is that no matter what or where you are running from, life or shall we say your past has a funny way of catching up to you eventually but at the same time, there is never a safe haven, there are crazy people and situations waiting to happen and you never know the unknown.
The ending was a perfect happy ever after as I wanted to know more of the story regarding the other characters in the end. I will definitely be reading more of this author's work. ...more