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kriff08's review against another edition
3.0
It’s got potential. I got into the beginning but then wandered off a bit towards the middle/end, characters are ok and romance to action fairly balanced for this kind of read. However I very much disagreed with the Thomas event and that had me setting the book aside for a few, not sure who thinks no training will yield anything resembling success. Overall pretty entertaining and a nice change from the usual go-to’s of the genre, I probably will give the next book a shot.
wildflowerz76's review against another edition
2.0
Ug. First, I wouldn't have bothered trying this one had the author not been the wife of Jim Butcher, whom I adore. I never knew his wife wrote until Dragon*Con and then I heard that it was more romance fiction instead of supernatural. I put her down on my list of books to look for at the used book store. I found the second one in this series and picked up the first one new a few weeks ago. I hated it. It was all I could do to make myself finish it. I don't care for that instant, overpowering attraction thing...the one that makes you forget the guy's being a HUGE asshole. He was a huge asshole. He acted like it when they met. Then he takes her away from her safe life all so he could feel better. He lies to her to get her to commit to something she doesn't fully understand, the same way Logan did. Also, universe building can be tricky and it wasn't done well here at all. No one discussed anything until it's all half-heartedly blurted out. Then it's still not explained well. I hated Drake. I didn't care for Helen at all either. The only character I liked much at all was Miss Mabel! I own the second one, so I might try it if I REALLY get bored, but chances are it's going to sit on my shelf for ages. This one's going straight to the used book store. Ug.
ezichinny's review against another edition
4.0
This book had a band of warriors called the Sentinels, who were sworn to protect the human race. The books starts off at a great pace with Helen running away from Drake. Why? She had a dream of a guy watching her burn, and it was Drake. On the other hand, Drake recognized her as having a calming influence on his spirit, signaling that she was his mate. The rest of the story is action packed as Helen tries to run and Drake tries to protect her. I think the author was a little inconsistent with Helen’s character because she seemed observant but then at times she was oblivious to very clear things. Regardless, I liked her and I liked Drake. I am definitely going to continue this series.
shelleyrae's review against another edition
2.0
Two and a half stars would probably be fairer. I'm not a huge fan of the fated mate thing but I quite liked the complications of Helen and Drake in getting together. I did wish a few times that Helen would get a grip on herself - a little too much angst.
Some strong similarities to Feehan's Carpathian series though a lot more readable.
What bugged me most is since the Synestryn already had the sword and all they had to do was break it - why didn't they? I would have thought it would be the first thing they would have done. While partially explained in the Epilogue, it was a plot point that annoyed me through the series.
Still a decent start to a new series.
Some strong similarities to Feehan's Carpathian series though a lot more readable.
What bugged me most is since the Synestryn already had the sword and all they had to do was break it - why didn't they? I would have thought it would be the first thing they would have done. While partially explained in the Epilogue, it was a plot point that annoyed me through the series.
Still a decent start to a new series.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
4.0
Great opening paragraphs. Some of the characters' (male) actions were frequently suspect but I think this was handled well. The only part where I was a little lost was when Drake was explaining the history/background of the Sentinels. The epilogue was suitably creepy, so I'm quite keen to read the next in the series.
bbraden's review against another edition
4.0
My first foray into Butcher's writing, I was impressed! The world she created was easy to picture and the characters she put on paper seemed believable and very fleshed out. The characters are pretty over the top, but Butcher balances them well. I'm firmly hooked!
queenalice97's review against another edition
3.0
This would have gotten 4 stars, but I just couldn't stand the heroine. She was TSTL.
tnbythewood's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't really get into this but finished it was ok.
mylknhoney's review against another edition
4.0
I went on a journey reading this book with my fellow Kick Group members in our series read.
The book centers around a group of warriors called The Sentinels who are one of three races that have been trained since birth to protect humanity. In this book you meet Helen Day who has a vision of her death with a man watching as she burns; as she goes to lunch in a diner she finds herself looking at the face of the man that is in those haunted visions. Drake feels the pull of her force and is determined to discover what she has the he needs and so begins the journey of Helen and Drake.
This book took me on a journey from start to finish. The world that Shannon is building is amazing and I enjoy being able to read the book from so many of the characters point of view. It's like being right there in the mist of all of the action. I was watching plots thicken and vows being made in an ever changing story. It's amazing how she uses the women in the book and the significance that they have to the story.
I will be reading the next book!! I will just be waiting til November to read it with my team.
The book centers around a group of warriors called The Sentinels who are one of three races that have been trained since birth to protect humanity. In this book you meet Helen Day who has a vision of her death with a man watching as she burns; as she goes to lunch in a diner she finds herself looking at the face of the man that is in those haunted visions. Drake feels the pull of her force and is determined to discover what she has the he needs and so begins the journey of Helen and Drake.
This book took me on a journey from start to finish. The world that Shannon is building is amazing and I enjoy being able to read the book from so many of the characters point of view. It's like being right there in the mist of all of the action. I was watching plots thicken and vows being made in an ever changing story. It's amazing how she uses the women in the book and the significance that they have to the story.
I will be reading the next book!! I will just be waiting til November to read it with my team.