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linaru's review against another edition
5.0
I love books from Ednah. She never stops to amaze me.
The story is about Cora, Raine's best friend. In the previous parts I thought she is that positive, easy going blonde teenager and I am ashamed to admit that I thought that there is not much in her. I liked her, but couldn't really connect. How wrong I was about her! She is caring and smart. I felt so sorry for her at the beginning. She was thrown in the world she had no idea about and she didn't have anyone to talk about it! I felt for her about her feeling for Eirik, but then! I stopped feeling sorry, because she has Echo. And let me tell you this: smoking hot and cocky boyfriend? Yes please!
I like that Ednah is concentrating more on different characters and develops them really well. I can see how Cora grows and matures through the book.
And the next part? Is even better!
The story is about Cora, Raine's best friend. In the previous parts I thought she is that positive, easy going blonde teenager and I am ashamed to admit that I thought that there is not much in her. I liked her, but couldn't really connect. How wrong I was about her! She is caring and smart. I felt so sorry for her at the beginning. She was thrown in the world she had no idea about and she didn't have anyone to talk about it! I felt for her about her feeling for Eirik, but then! I stopped feeling sorry, because she has Echo. And let me tell you this: smoking hot and cocky boyfriend? Yes please!
I like that Ednah is concentrating more on different characters and develops them really well. I can see how Cora grows and matures through the book.
And the next part? Is even better!
linaru's review
5.0
I love books from Ednah. She never stops to amaze me.
The story is about Cora, Raine's best friend. In the previous parts I thought she is that positive, easy going blonde teenager and I am ashamed to admit that I thought that there is not much in her. I liked her, but couldn't really connect. How wrong I was about her! She is caring and smart. I felt so sorry for her at the beginning. She was thrown in the world she had no idea about and she didn't have anyone to talk about it! I felt for her about her feeling for Eirik, but then! I stopped feeling sorry, because she has Echo. And let me tell you this: smoking hot and cocky boyfriend? Yes please!
I like that Ednah is concentrating more on different characters and develops them really well. I can see how Cora grows and matures through the book.
And the next part? Is even better!
The story is about Cora, Raine's best friend. In the previous parts I thought she is that positive, easy going blonde teenager and I am ashamed to admit that I thought that there is not much in her. I liked her, but couldn't really connect. How wrong I was about her! She is caring and smart. I felt so sorry for her at the beginning. She was thrown in the world she had no idea about and she didn't have anyone to talk about it! I felt for her about her feeling for Eirik, but then! I stopped feeling sorry, because she has Echo. And let me tell you this: smoking hot and cocky boyfriend? Yes please!
I like that Ednah is concentrating more on different characters and develops them really well. I can see how Cora grows and matures through the book.
And the next part? Is even better!
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
4.0
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
***This review may contain spoilers for the first two books in the series.***
First off, I want to say that, even though this book is called book # 2.5, it's a full-length book and I think it's a necessary read if you're reading this series. I think the author only called it book 2.5 because the story steps away (somewhat) from Raine and Torin, who are essentially the "stars" of the series.
I also want to point out that this book makes a pretty major jump as far as content is concerned (at least in my opinion). The sex in this book is not as explicit as some 18+ books, but it's getting there - it's described in a fair amount of detail (and is recurring). I was a bit surprised since the first book had nothing more than kissing and the second had talk of sex, but nothing more than that. So, just a little note here to warn people that this series has definitely gotten more spicy as it's gone on.
The synopsis describes the book relatively well, so I'm just going to jump into my review -
The negatives:
Didn't feel completely original.
While I really enjoyed this book, some of it felt a bit rehashed. Just like with Raine and Torin, we have an immortal and a mortal who are in love. The relationship didn't ever feel terribly doomed because we knew that Raine eventually ended up being immortal and I found myself pretty much assuming that the same thing would happen with Cora. Then, Cora doesn't remember "her" life (since Maliina actually took it over for a while), which reminded me a lot of when Torin had his memories erased by the Norns - yes, the circumstances were very different, but there were some real similarities. Even poor Eirik getting jilted for the bad boy was nothing new (one of my least favorite things about book #1 in the series! At least this time Eirik wasn't in the book enough for me to spend the whole time feeling sorry for him).
Dialogue without contractions.
Okay, this is a total pet peeve of mine, but it really bugs me when I read a book and the dialogue doesn't have contractions in it. This seems to happen often in self- or indie-published books and it drives me crazy! It just doesn't sound natural and it really interrupts the flow of the dialogue. There were a few other minor grammatical and editing issues as well, but this is the biggest one (and yes, I consider this an editing issue).
What I loved:
Cora vs. Maliina.
I thought it was fun to see Cora try and figure out why everyone seems to think she was still around the whole time she was in the psych ward. She has no idea that Maliina took over her life for almost a month. I did wonder a bit why Raine didn't just tell her exactly what happened right away (that would have been way too easy), but it was interesting to see Cora try to put the pieces together. She suddenly had new friends, a guy who claims she's been sleeping with him, better grades ... the list goes on and on. Maliina changed a lot about Cora's life considering she only took it over for such a short amount of time!
Echo.
Despite the fact that I felt sorry for Eirik, I did love Echo. He was the perfect bad boy with a heart of gold. His initial interactions with Cora were fun because he thought he'd been sleeping with her (though it was really Maliina) - obviously Cora's responses toward him aren't quite what he's expecting (and vice versa!). As we get to know Echo more, it's pretty impossible not to love him - he's sweet and sexy and fiercely protective (okay, sometimes a little over-the-top protective) and he only has eyes for Cora. The chemistry between Cora and Echo is also through the roof, so that certainly doesn't hurt!
World-building.
I loved that we got to see more of the Immortals' world in this book and learn more about how it all works. Grimnirs, Valkyries, Norns, gods and goddesses ... these mythological characters are all incredibly interesting and I loved seeing MORE of them!
All in all, I'd say this is another great installment in the Runes series. While I didn't think that the story was groundbreaking, Walters still managed to draw me in and make me care about her characters. I give it 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
***This review may contain spoilers for the first two books in the series.***
First off, I want to say that, even though this book is called book # 2.5, it's a full-length book and I think it's a necessary read if you're reading this series. I think the author only called it book 2.5 because the story steps away (somewhat) from Raine and Torin, who are essentially the "stars" of the series.
I also want to point out that this book makes a pretty major jump as far as content is concerned (at least in my opinion). The sex in this book is not as explicit as some 18+ books, but it's getting there - it's described in a fair amount of detail (and is recurring). I was a bit surprised since the first book had nothing more than kissing and the second had talk of sex, but nothing more than that. So, just a little note here to warn people that this series has definitely gotten more spicy as it's gone on.
The synopsis describes the book relatively well, so I'm just going to jump into my review -
The negatives:
Didn't feel completely original.
While I really enjoyed this book, some of it felt a bit rehashed. Just like with Raine and Torin, we have an immortal and a mortal who are in love. The relationship didn't ever feel terribly doomed because we knew that Raine eventually ended up being immortal and I found myself pretty much assuming that the same thing would happen with Cora. Then, Cora doesn't remember "her" life (since Maliina actually took it over for a while), which reminded me a lot of when Torin had his memories erased by the Norns - yes, the circumstances were very different, but there were some real similarities. Even poor Eirik getting jilted for the bad boy was nothing new (one of my least favorite things about book #1 in the series! At least this time Eirik wasn't in the book enough for me to spend the whole time feeling sorry for him).
Dialogue without contractions.
Okay, this is a total pet peeve of mine, but it really bugs me when I read a book and the dialogue doesn't have contractions in it. This seems to happen often in self- or indie-published books and it drives me crazy! It just doesn't sound natural and it really interrupts the flow of the dialogue. There were a few other minor grammatical and editing issues as well, but this is the biggest one (and yes, I consider this an editing issue).
What I loved:
Cora vs. Maliina.
I thought it was fun to see Cora try and figure out why everyone seems to think she was still around the whole time she was in the psych ward. She has no idea that Maliina took over her life for almost a month. I did wonder a bit why Raine didn't just tell her exactly what happened right away (that would have been way too easy), but it was interesting to see Cora try to put the pieces together. She suddenly had new friends, a guy who claims she's been sleeping with him, better grades ... the list goes on and on. Maliina changed a lot about Cora's life considering she only took it over for such a short amount of time!
Echo.
Despite the fact that I felt sorry for Eirik, I did love Echo. He was the perfect bad boy with a heart of gold. His initial interactions with Cora were fun because he thought he'd been sleeping with her (though it was really Maliina) - obviously Cora's responses toward him aren't quite what he's expecting (and vice versa!). As we get to know Echo more, it's pretty impossible not to love him - he's sweet and sexy and fiercely protective (okay, sometimes a little over-the-top protective) and he only has eyes for Cora. The chemistry between Cora and Echo is also through the roof, so that certainly doesn't hurt!
World-building.
I loved that we got to see more of the Immortals' world in this book and learn more about how it all works. Grimnirs, Valkyries, Norns, gods and goddesses ... these mythological characters are all incredibly interesting and I loved seeing MORE of them!
All in all, I'd say this is another great installment in the Runes series. While I didn't think that the story was groundbreaking, Walters still managed to draw me in and make me care about her characters. I give it 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
beyondevak's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my! Yes, yes, I know that's a strange way to begin a book review, but...oh my. Can I just say that I was totally not expecting that? Wow!
Grimnirs by Ednah Walters was insanely good. It was action-packed, it was comprehensive (even if it is labeled 2.5), and it was hot. This book had movement, chemistry, and layer after layer of world building. The primary characters were perfect. Cora and Echo had IT. You know the IT that makes you cheer, feel, or even clap your hands and feet.
Every aspect of this book was spit spot on, in my opinion. I loved the big question mark in the beginning and the perfectly-paced unraveling of the mystery by Cora and her fellow comrades. I loved that we got to see Raine and Torin and learn more about the dynamics associated with that storyline. I loved that we were introduced to other characters; I can only imagine what Walters will do with some of them. I loved what I call the Malina madness. And...drumroll, please. I LOVE Cora and Echo. Echo and Cora. Echo. Echo. Echo! Umm, you get it.
With all that I have said, my final word on this one is (hear me well!) GET THIS BOOK! Don't walk, please RUN to the nearest exit and make a beeline for Grimnirs. While you're at it, grab up books 1 and 2. You'll definitely thank me later.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes
Special Note: This is listed as YA, but some scenes come close to the line and in fact cross the line over into NA. There is some heavy petting and parking (plus) that might be a bit much for some.
A complimentary copy of this title was made available to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. The words I have expressed (without giving any spoilers I might add) are indeed my own. I was not required in any way to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for my review.
Grimnirs by Ednah Walters was insanely good. It was action-packed, it was comprehensive (even if it is labeled 2.5), and it was hot. This book had movement, chemistry, and layer after layer of world building. The primary characters were perfect. Cora and Echo had IT. You know the IT that makes you cheer, feel, or even clap your hands and feet.
Every aspect of this book was spit spot on, in my opinion. I loved the big question mark in the beginning and the perfectly-paced unraveling of the mystery by Cora and her fellow comrades. I loved that we got to see Raine and Torin and learn more about the dynamics associated with that storyline. I loved that we were introduced to other characters; I can only imagine what Walters will do with some of them. I loved what I call the Malina madness. And...drumroll, please. I LOVE Cora and Echo. Echo and Cora. Echo. Echo. Echo! Umm, you get it.
With all that I have said, my final word on this one is (hear me well!) GET THIS BOOK! Don't walk, please RUN to the nearest exit and make a beeline for Grimnirs. While you're at it, grab up books 1 and 2. You'll definitely thank me later.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes
Special Note: This is listed as YA, but some scenes come close to the line and in fact cross the line over into NA. There is some heavy petting and parking (plus) that might be a bit much for some.
A complimentary copy of this title was made available to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. The words I have expressed (without giving any spoilers I might add) are indeed my own. I was not required in any way to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for my review.
sim_96's review against another edition
If you think Torin St James is the hottest boy ever then you have another thing coming. Echo. Holy hell in a cracker that man is amazing! I fell in love with him almost instantly and didn't regret it once. I loved this little novela styled book in between the series. I loved getting to know Cora and was happy with the decisions she made. The only thing I would change would be the end. I feel like it was too rushed and ended abruptly but that might just be me.
starlitbooknerd's review
4.0
Cora's Perspective
I think hearing this story from Cora's perspective was really interesting and different than the normal Raine's perspective. Echo was also a super interesting character.
I think hearing this story from Cora's perspective was really interesting and different than the normal Raine's perspective. Echo was also a super interesting character.
debyik's review against another edition
4.0
I think this one is my favorite of the series so far. Granted, the ending is pretty convenient, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. I love Echo's character and am interested to see if there is anything that develops with Cora's dad. I feel there could be a story there, but whether the author decided to go there or not, we'll see. I am also enjoying getting to know Andris a bit better and am liking Ingrid more as well. Wish there would've been.a bit more with Raine and Torin, but that's what the next book is for.
debbiesilkserif's review against another edition
3.0
Received from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
Grimnirs work for Goddess Hel, doing her bidding and bringing back souls to the underworld. They can create portals, carry around scary weapons and are dressed in all leather. They are not, however, Grim Reapers! Don't get them confused!
Cora has had a rough go of it lately, being in a psych ward and all. It gets even more confusing when everyone seems to not even know she was away - in fact - shes been in two places at once! Or has she? Is it astral projection? Impersonation? Cora must delve deep into the world of Gods and Spirits to discover what really happened the months she remembers being committed.
Echo is a bad ass Grimnir, and hes the only link that Cora has to the hidden world she is now part of. Only he can tell her why she sees Spirits, and he seems to know a little too much about Cora when she's never seen him before!
Ednah writes a novel concerning Gods, spirits, a touch of magic and mystery. Once you think you understand whats going on she throws another wrench into the story. The reader is constantly guessing whats going on, and trying to stay one step ahead of the author.
Cora and Echo's relationship begins to develop at a believable pace, and thankfully Echo never gives up his bad boy persona in exchange for a love sick puppy. The reader is left wondering what Echo wants from Cora and why Echo is so interested in a girl who knows so little.
Grimnirs is a gritty AND witty, with an ounce of intrigue. A melting pot of Gods and modern day life. This book should most definitely be part of the series as its own book - rather than a tie over to the next novel.
Grimnirs work for Goddess Hel, doing her bidding and bringing back souls to the underworld. They can create portals, carry around scary weapons and are dressed in all leather. They are not, however, Grim Reapers! Don't get them confused!
Cora has had a rough go of it lately, being in a psych ward and all. It gets even more confusing when everyone seems to not even know she was away - in fact - shes been in two places at once! Or has she? Is it astral projection? Impersonation? Cora must delve deep into the world of Gods and Spirits to discover what really happened the months she remembers being committed.
Echo is a bad ass Grimnir, and hes the only link that Cora has to the hidden world she is now part of. Only he can tell her why she sees Spirits, and he seems to know a little too much about Cora when she's never seen him before!
Ednah writes a novel concerning Gods, spirits, a touch of magic and mystery. Once you think you understand whats going on she throws another wrench into the story. The reader is constantly guessing whats going on, and trying to stay one step ahead of the author.
Cora and Echo's relationship begins to develop at a believable pace, and thankfully Echo never gives up his bad boy persona in exchange for a love sick puppy. The reader is left wondering what Echo wants from Cora and why Echo is so interested in a girl who knows so little.
Grimnirs is a gritty AND witty, with an ounce of intrigue. A melting pot of Gods and modern day life. This book should most definitely be part of the series as its own book - rather than a tie over to the next novel.
stb2012's review against another edition
4.0
Grimnirs is Cora's story based off the rune series. We start off with after Cora get out of psych ward her parents put her in. She can see souls everywhere she goes and they will not stay away from her. She can make them go away by using a poker that Sam and Dean from Supernatural taught her. Out of no where she meets this mysterious Grimnir named Echo. But Echo does not know that she is not the same girl he thought he knew. What will happen to Cora and Echo? Will the Grimnir come after her even though she is not the girl they are looking for?
mxbookmoth's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this just as much as the first 2 Books in the series-But in a different way. I could definitely tell that this is a NA Book, rather than a YA Book-Like the other ones. It's a lot more...steamy! Which, being an adult myself, is fine by me!
I enjoyed catching up with all of the characters, learning some more Norse Mythology & learning more about Cora & her perspective. The story was very similar to the first Book, which was okay at times & annoying at others!
I personally prefer Raine's perspective, but I prefer the NA style to the YA style & I also prefer Echo to Torin-As for me, Torin seems to be a bit too "perfect" sometimes!
I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series.
I enjoyed catching up with all of the characters, learning some more Norse Mythology & learning more about Cora & her perspective. The story was very similar to the first Book, which was okay at times & annoying at others!
I personally prefer Raine's perspective, but I prefer the NA style to the YA style & I also prefer Echo to Torin-As for me, Torin seems to be a bit too "perfect" sometimes!
I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series.