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dajoyofit's review
4.0
Kept me up much too late three nights in a row. 😯😴 I just didn’t want to leave the world in this book.
I enjoyed reading each page. 📖💖 And even though J.W. was wickedly cruel for ending Bk #2 the way she did, I’m ready and on pins and needles for the next book.
I enjoyed reading each page. 📖💖 And even though J.W. was wickedly cruel for ending Bk #2 the way she did, I’m ready and on pins and needles for the next book.
amym84's review
4.0
3.5
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
After discovering an ancient magical Booke bricked up within the walls of her tea shop, Kylie Strange becomes what is known as the Chosen Host. Meaning, when said book decides to spit out evil creatures to wreak havoc on the small town of Moody Bog, Maine, Kylie is responsible for tracking them down and sending them back to wherever it was they originally came from.
After just banishing a succubus with the help of the brooding and handsome Erasmus Dark–a demon tied to the Booke—Kylie is ready for a little respite and to focus her attention on her newly opened shop. Unfortunately, when people start going missing Kylie knows that another creature has probably been let loose again. As Halloween is quickly approaching and with the Booke acting more erratic than usual, Kylie is faced with the issue of having to contend with two unknown creatures this time around.
Deadly Rising very clearly picks up right where the first book left off. Having not read the first book, I had absolutely no problems jumping right into Kylie’s story. Jeri Westerson has done probably the best job in making the story very accessible to new readers without any info dumps, while successfully moving the story forward for those who have read the first book.
I think this is because Deadly Rising has such a familiar feeling about it. From the small town, to the mystery surrounding the Booke and Kylie’s own family, to the love triangle between Kylie, the town sheriff, and the demon who watches over the Booke. These elements were comfortable and, dare I say welcoming. I almost felt like I was going back to early Sookie Stackhouse or Mercy Thompson.
The downside to this was the fact that there were so many elements to contend with within this story. Besides the creatures of the Booke, there’s the Booke itself and the full extent of Erasmus’s tie to the Booke. Plus, there’s a motorcycle gang coven who is up to nefarious purposes, and the fact that not everyone in the small-town is privy to its magical secrets. Not everything is figured out by the end, what’s left over will obviously transition readers to book three, and it’s all promising. There were quite a few elements that seemed a bit too coincidental for my tastes, such as the issue with the creatures released by the book. It was just a bit too overshadowed by everything else.
Overall, though, I liked the complex characters and the small-town setting of Deadly Rising. With the way things ended, it doesn’t look like Kylie’s going to be getting any rest for quite some time.
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
After discovering an ancient magical Booke bricked up within the walls of her tea shop, Kylie Strange becomes what is known as the Chosen Host. Meaning, when said book decides to spit out evil creatures to wreak havoc on the small town of Moody Bog, Maine, Kylie is responsible for tracking them down and sending them back to wherever it was they originally came from.
After just banishing a succubus with the help of the brooding and handsome Erasmus Dark–a demon tied to the Booke—Kylie is ready for a little respite and to focus her attention on her newly opened shop. Unfortunately, when people start going missing Kylie knows that another creature has probably been let loose again. As Halloween is quickly approaching and with the Booke acting more erratic than usual, Kylie is faced with the issue of having to contend with two unknown creatures this time around.
Deadly Rising very clearly picks up right where the first book left off. Having not read the first book, I had absolutely no problems jumping right into Kylie’s story. Jeri Westerson has done probably the best job in making the story very accessible to new readers without any info dumps, while successfully moving the story forward for those who have read the first book.
I think this is because Deadly Rising has such a familiar feeling about it. From the small town, to the mystery surrounding the Booke and Kylie’s own family, to the love triangle between Kylie, the town sheriff, and the demon who watches over the Booke. These elements were comfortable and, dare I say welcoming. I almost felt like I was going back to early Sookie Stackhouse or Mercy Thompson.
The downside to this was the fact that there were so many elements to contend with within this story. Besides the creatures of the Booke, there’s the Booke itself and the full extent of Erasmus’s tie to the Booke. Plus, there’s a motorcycle gang coven who is up to nefarious purposes, and the fact that not everyone in the small-town is privy to its magical secrets. Not everything is figured out by the end, what’s left over will obviously transition readers to book three, and it’s all promising. There were quite a few elements that seemed a bit too coincidental for my tastes, such as the issue with the creatures released by the book. It was just a bit too overshadowed by everything else.
Overall, though, I liked the complex characters and the small-town setting of Deadly Rising. With the way things ended, it doesn’t look like Kylie’s going to be getting any rest for quite some time.
arthur_pendrgn's review
3.0
Still seems to be written for a YA audience. Improbable events, improbable characters. Still, I enjoy the rollicking ride.
krisrid's review
4.0
I am REALLY loving this series! Book 2 was even more exciting, dangerous and action-packed than the first book.
There is so much I like about this series it's hard to know quite where to start.
First off, I love that all the characters are complicated. Nobody in this series is easily categorized. Everyone has good and not-so-good in them, and everyone makes good and not-so-good choices. The reader is never quite sure which way someone is going to go, and whether you're going to be happy about what they do or not. But almost everyone in this series is likable and relatable, so even when a character does something less than laudable, you still want to root for them, because you know that in their heart of hearts, they mean well and are doing the best they can in a really messed up situation. That kind of complexity always draws me in and keeps me reading!
The story is off-the-charts clever and interesting and thrilling, with danger and unexpected challenges around every corner for Kylie and her motley band of friends. We get some new people in this book - as always, unexpected people joining the Scooby-gang - but the group somehow WORKS together, even though the combination probably shouldn't. It's really fun to watch people who don't always like one another still manage to work together to battle a bigger bad than anyone in the group around Kylie. The conflicts make the story that much more interesting and exciting.
I gave this four stars instead of five only because we are left literally hanging off the edge of a cliff by our fingernails at the end and it's always really hard to know you'll have to wait months to find out what happens next. But this series is so great that I have no doubt it will be worth the wait.
This has quickly become a favourite paranormal series, and I can't wait to go on the next chapter of Kylie's quest with her. Highly recommend this series to anyone who likes paranormal suspense with kick-ass female characters, lots of monsters, and a fast-paced, well-plotted story.
There is so much I like about this series it's hard to know quite where to start.
First off, I love that all the characters are complicated. Nobody in this series is easily categorized. Everyone has good and not-so-good in them, and everyone makes good and not-so-good choices. The reader is never quite sure which way someone is going to go, and whether you're going to be happy about what they do or not. But almost everyone in this series is likable and relatable, so even when a character does something less than laudable, you still want to root for them, because you know that in their heart of hearts, they mean well and are doing the best they can in a really messed up situation. That kind of complexity always draws me in and keeps me reading!
The story is off-the-charts clever and interesting and thrilling, with danger and unexpected challenges around every corner for Kylie and her motley band of friends. We get some new people in this book - as always, unexpected people joining the Scooby-gang - but the group somehow WORKS together, even though the combination probably shouldn't. It's really fun to watch people who don't always like one another still manage to work together to battle a bigger bad than anyone in the group around Kylie. The conflicts make the story that much more interesting and exciting.
I gave this four stars instead of five only because we are left literally hanging off the edge of a cliff by our fingernails at the end and it's always really hard to know you'll have to wait months to find out what happens next. But this series is so great that I have no doubt it will be worth the wait.
This has quickly become a favourite paranormal series, and I can't wait to go on the next chapter of Kylie's quest with her. Highly recommend this series to anyone who likes paranormal suspense with kick-ass female characters, lots of monsters, and a fast-paced, well-plotted story.
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
After discovering an ancient magical Booke bricked up within the walls of her tea shop, Kylie Strange becomes what is known as the Chosen Host. Meaning, when said book decides to spit out evil creatures to wreak havoc on the small town of Moody Bog, Maine, Kylie is responsible for tracking them down and sending them back to wherever it was they originally came from.
After just banishing a succubus with the help of the brooding and handsome Erasmus Dark–a demon tied to the Booke—Kylie is ready for a little respite and to focus her attention on her newly opened shop. Unfortunately, when people start going missing Kylie knows that another creature has probably been let loose again. As Halloween is quickly approaching and with the Booke acting more erratic than usual, Kylie is faced with the issue of having to contend with two unknown creatures this time around.
Deadly Rising very clearly picks up right where the first book left off. Having not read the first book, I had absolutely no problems jumping right into Kylie’s story. Jeri Westerson has done probably the best job in making the story very accessible to new readers without any info dumps, while successfully moving the story forward for those who have read the first book.
I think this is because Deadly Rising has such a familiar feeling about it. From the small town, to the mystery surrounding the Booke and Kylie’s own family, to the love triangle between Kylie, the town sheriff, and the demon who watches over the Booke. These elements were comfortable and, dare I say welcoming. I almost felt like I was going back to early Sookie Stackhouse or Mercy Thompson.
The downside to this was the fact that there were so many elements to contend with within this story. Besides the creatures of the Booke, there’s the Booke itself and the full extent of Erasmus’s tie to the Booke. Plus, there’s a motorcycle gang coven who is up to nefarious purposes, and the fact that not everyone in the small-town is privy to its magical secrets. Not everything is figured out by the end, what’s left over will obviously transition readers to book three, and it’s all promising. There were quite a few elements that seemed a bit too coincidental for my tastes, such as the issue with the creatures released by the book. It was just a bit too overshadowed by everything else.
Overall, though, I liked the complex characters and the small-town setting of Deadly Rising. With the way things ended, it doesn’t look like Kylie’s going to be getting any rest for quite some time.
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
After discovering an ancient magical Booke bricked up within the walls of her tea shop, Kylie Strange becomes what is known as the Chosen Host. Meaning, when said book decides to spit out evil creatures to wreak havoc on the small town of Moody Bog, Maine, Kylie is responsible for tracking them down and sending them back to wherever it was they originally came from.
After just banishing a succubus with the help of the brooding and handsome Erasmus Dark–a demon tied to the Booke—Kylie is ready for a little respite and to focus her attention on her newly opened shop. Unfortunately, when people start going missing Kylie knows that another creature has probably been let loose again. As Halloween is quickly approaching and with the Booke acting more erratic than usual, Kylie is faced with the issue of having to contend with two unknown creatures this time around.
Deadly Rising very clearly picks up right where the first book left off. Having not read the first book, I had absolutely no problems jumping right into Kylie’s story. Jeri Westerson has done probably the best job in making the story very accessible to new readers without any info dumps, while successfully moving the story forward for those who have read the first book.
I think this is because Deadly Rising has such a familiar feeling about it. From the small town, to the mystery surrounding the Booke and Kylie’s own family, to the love triangle between Kylie, the town sheriff, and the demon who watches over the Booke. These elements were comfortable and, dare I say welcoming. I almost felt like I was going back to early Sookie Stackhouse or Mercy Thompson.
The downside to this was the fact that there were so many elements to contend with within this story. Besides the creatures of the Booke, there’s the Booke itself and the full extent of Erasmus’s tie to the Booke. Plus, there’s a motorcycle gang coven who is up to nefarious purposes, and the fact that not everyone in the small-town is privy to its magical secrets. Not everything is figured out by the end, what’s left over will obviously transition readers to book three, and it’s all promising. There were quite a few elements that seemed a bit too coincidental for my tastes, such as the issue with the creatures released by the book. It was just a bit too overshadowed by everything else.
Overall, though, I liked the complex characters and the small-town setting of Deadly Rising. With the way things ended, it doesn’t look like Kylie’s going to be getting any rest for quite some time.
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