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3.64 AVERAGE
***3.5***
I wanted to like it more than I did.
I just really, really, really, really (cannot underscore enough) did not like Graeson, the giant douchebag that is positioned to be the hero/love interest. I can't stand alpha-holes, generally, though there are exceptions. But I will never ever be able to stand them when the heroine just meekly follows along with whatever the shitbag says/does/plans.
It undercuts her character. Badly.
It's fine for her to decide that he really does have the best plan and she's going to tolerate working with him, without letting him utterly rule her every moment. She knows the bad guy needs to be stopped, and it doesn't make her weak to decide to compromise in order to get the job done.
What does make her week is when she meekly accepts all of his bullshit.
I HATE this. I hate how weak and useless it makes her. And I hate him, utterly.
I'm reading onward. Not sure why. Glutton for punishment? Honestly, I'm hoping she can shake off the shitshow of this first book, and redeem the characters, because I want to like it, and I like this author (I seriously liked the Black Dog series).
*sigh*
I wanted to like it more than I did.
I just really, really, really, really (cannot underscore enough) did not like Graeson, the giant douchebag that is positioned to be the hero/love interest. I can't stand alpha-holes, generally, though there are exceptions. But I will never ever be able to stand them when the heroine just meekly follows along with whatever the shitbag says/does/plans.
It undercuts her character. Badly.
It's fine for her to decide that he really does have the best plan and she's going to tolerate working with him, without letting him utterly rule her every moment. She knows the bad guy needs to be stopped, and it doesn't make her weak to decide to compromise in order to get the job done.
What does make her week is when she meekly accepts all of his bullshit.
Spoiler
He kidnapped her, assigned some chick to follow here at all times, including going to pee. Didn't allow her access to her phone or laptop, not even to check on her injured friend or to reassure her family that she's fine. Additionally, he acts like he's the only one who knows what is what, when she's been working on this case for months. He not only doesn't try to make use of the vast quantity of additional info she could possibly offer, but he doesn't respect her - not her agency, not her ability to handle herself (because hey asshole, she went with the Rebacs to save her friend, and she HANDLED IT, putting down the Fury and making a deal with the witches), nor her capability as a skilled operative. They don't even let her know the FUCKING PLAN, she's just supposed to... I don't know. Go in the direction that they point, and do... whatever, because she has no idea what they are doing.I HATE this. I hate how weak and useless it makes her. And I hate him, utterly.
I'm reading onward. Not sure why. Glutton for punishment? Honestly, I'm hoping she can shake off the shitshow of this first book, and redeem the characters, because I want to like it, and I like this author (I seriously liked the Black Dog series).
*sigh*
medium-paced
I Dont understand most of what i just read.... I got the gist that there is a Baddie fae killing kids and a Gemini fae is helping some kind of fae authority to catch or identify him, there is also a hot dominant wolf who fancies her/is using her to avenge his sister.....
So i don't really understand the world i was just dropped into, nor do i know each and every fae species in this novel and what this author wants its qualities to be the only one is partially explained the Gemini. I was completely lost on the different authorities and Laws, again without much explanation.....
if there was alot more Depth of characters, politics involved and different jurisdictions trying to solve this case i may have understood more and enjoyed it... But no really not for me.
~ 4 Dead in the Water Stars ~
Dead in the Water is book one in the Gemini series by Hailey Edwards. We are treated to a kick-ass heroine, a hot hero, a dangerous mission with a mystery to solve and a few unexpected twists. The author pulled me in from the first to the last page and when the ending came, I wanted the next book Head Above Water, right away.
If you have read Hailey Edwards Black Dog series then you will notice that this book takes place in the same world. Some of the characters we meet in the Black Dog series, like Thierry and Shaw, make an appearance. It was nice to see those characters again. Even with this book tying into another series, the author does a good job with not making the reader feel like something is missing or confusing. We are treated to little pieces out of an extensive puzzle, which make sense, but when it's all put together as a whole it makes up a substantial picture. This book just may make you want to try out the other series.
Camille is a Fae. My heart broke for Camille. Something bad happened in her past and she has been alone for a very long time. Also with her unique and unusual abilities, they too make her an outcast among her own kind and others, which adds to her aloneness. She will pull at your heart-strings and throughout the book you see that she is on a mission to redeem herself. I like her abilities and can’t wait to see what else she can do; besides seeing how her character will develop.
Cord Graeson is a hot warg aka werwolf. He’s Beta of the Georgia Warg Pack, so you know he’s got alpha tendencies, a great sense of duty, and will protect his pack. He is also a man on a mission. We don't learn much about him, yet. I really can’t wait to learn more about him.
Cam and Graeson, these two didn’t hit it off at the beginning, but they both try to do what is right and find a common ground. I’m curious to see how the relationship will develop. We don’t have a romance yet, but you see it’s going in that direction. It’s going to be a nice slow build up.
BEWARE OF CLIFFHANGER:
Yes, the author leaves us with some questions, things still not resolved and a major cliffhanger. I was shocked by it, but I have to say it has me curious to see how everything will get resolved. If you don’t like books that continue on, then you may not enjoy HEdwards. She builds her world, plot, and characters with each book in the series. I find her storytelling and writing, refreshing and a change of pace from my usual reading. I don’t usually like cliffhangers, but I have to say this one is well done.
Dead in the Water is a great Urban Fantasy, with a kick-ass heroine, and a hot hero. If you enjoy a plot full of mystery and interesting twists then you will enjoy this book. I myself can’t wait for more in the Gemini series.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy provided by CrushStar Multimedia LLS via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
Dead in the Water is book one in the Gemini series by Hailey Edwards. We are treated to a kick-ass heroine, a hot hero, a dangerous mission with a mystery to solve and a few unexpected twists. The author pulled me in from the first to the last page and when the ending came, I wanted the next book Head Above Water, right away.
If you have read Hailey Edwards Black Dog series then you will notice that this book takes place in the same world. Some of the characters we meet in the Black Dog series, like Thierry and Shaw, make an appearance. It was nice to see those characters again. Even with this book tying into another series, the author does a good job with not making the reader feel like something is missing or confusing. We are treated to little pieces out of an extensive puzzle, which make sense, but when it's all put together as a whole it makes up a substantial picture. This book just may make you want to try out the other series.
Camille is a Fae. My heart broke for Camille. Something bad happened in her past and she has been alone for a very long time. Also with her unique and unusual abilities, they too make her an outcast among her own kind and others, which adds to her aloneness. She will pull at your heart-strings and throughout the book you see that she is on a mission to redeem herself. I like her abilities and can’t wait to see what else she can do; besides seeing how her character will develop.
Cord Graeson is a hot warg aka werwolf. He’s Beta of the Georgia Warg Pack, so you know he’s got alpha tendencies, a great sense of duty, and will protect his pack. He is also a man on a mission. We don't learn much about him, yet. I really can’t wait to learn more about him.
Cam and Graeson, these two didn’t hit it off at the beginning, but they both try to do what is right and find a common ground. I’m curious to see how the relationship will develop. We don’t have a romance yet, but you see it’s going in that direction. It’s going to be a nice slow build up.
BEWARE OF CLIFFHANGER:
Yes, the author leaves us with some questions, things still not resolved and a major cliffhanger. I was shocked by it, but I have to say it has me curious to see how everything will get resolved. If you don’t like books that continue on, then you may not enjoy HEdwards. She builds her world, plot, and characters with each book in the series. I find her storytelling and writing, refreshing and a change of pace from my usual reading. I don’t usually like cliffhangers, but I have to say this one is well done.
Dead in the Water is a great Urban Fantasy, with a kick-ass heroine, and a hot hero. If you enjoy a plot full of mystery and interesting twists then you will enjoy this book. I myself can’t wait for more in the Gemini series.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy provided by CrushStar Multimedia LLS via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
Nice introduction to the series.
I really like her, shes funny and kind of sassy without being rude. Shes also a fae being I haven't come across. Most authors use fae as an umbrella whereas this is a species(?) That i haven't really come across before and so that was intesting.
Also most of the beings in this book are different. WARGs are basically human mutants(vampires,werewolves..etc) and I haven't heard that term before. Also refering to terms I have sidhe and things like that.
Altogether an interesting start.
I really like her, shes funny and kind of sassy without being rude. Shes also a fae being I haven't come across. Most authors use fae as an umbrella whereas this is a species(?) That i haven't really come across before and so that was intesting.
Also most of the beings in this book are different. WARGs are basically human mutants(vampires,werewolves..etc) and I haven't heard that term before. Also refering to terms I have sidhe and things like that.
Altogether an interesting start.