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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
k3z689's review
4.0
The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is a brilliantly unique story. The author does a great job of mixing together all the different supernatural species in a way that I have not seen done before.
The story is quite a short one – which would be my only gripe – however there is a lot packed into these few pages. The book is exciting and fast paced. It grabs your attention right at the start and doesn’t let go right until the end.
This was as new author to me so I am pleased to say that I have enjoyed her writing style. The mystery and intrigue she has brought to a fantasy story is great. I am very much looking forward to reading more of her work.
The story is quite a short one – which would be my only gripe – however there is a lot packed into these few pages. The book is exciting and fast paced. It grabs your attention right at the start and doesn’t let go right until the end.
This was as new author to me so I am pleased to say that I have enjoyed her writing style. The mystery and intrigue she has brought to a fantasy story is great. I am very much looking forward to reading more of her work.
carriemr's review
5.0
Excellent! Such a different take on the paranormal world, and I am addicted! It is nice to see that different paranormal beings can live together in harmony, except when a specific nasty woman gets jealous and wants a fight. Ommily is so naive to the world she truly belongs to and it is good to see her finally surrounded by her own people. Her and Link have an instant connection due to them being the last two fae, and it seems they are destined to be together. Watching their journey to each other and Ommily coming into her own as a fae in her new world is a fun ride. Them fighting in the gauntlet, and using their powers together and seeing how they work together is a great scene. I can’t wait to see what comes next for this pair.
sammii85's review
4.0
The supernatural world resides at a hotel and when a Fae arrives, with no idea that there are other supernatural out there, Link finds himself drawn to her. An interesting take on urban fantasy. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I would recommend it.
taylok3's review
5.0
The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
5-stars
The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is a phenomenal paranormal read! Though it is a shorter story I still enjoyed everything about it so much so that I ended up reading it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish, from the originality of the storyline, all the fine details, the seamless flow and the well-rounded characters.
I can’t wait to continue this series ASAP! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next paranormal read!
5-stars
The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano is a phenomenal paranormal read! Though it is a shorter story I still enjoyed everything about it so much so that I ended up reading it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish, from the originality of the storyline, all the fine details, the seamless flow and the well-rounded characters.
I can’t wait to continue this series ASAP! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next paranormal read!
deafandbookish's review
4.0
The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series is a short paranormal story of characters who are vampire, shape-shifters, witches and fae. The two main characters are the last two fae and this tells of them finding each other in a supernatural safe haven which is a hotel where they all live and work.
I enjoyed this book. I found it intriguing from the start. I wish there was more detail of how the hotel got started but I'm sure it will be in the other series, hopefully. I will keep reading the rest of the series to find out!
I enjoyed this book. I found it intriguing from the start. I wish there was more detail of how the hotel got started but I'm sure it will be in the other series, hopefully. I will keep reading the rest of the series to find out!
mrscorbin89's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
This fantasy novel was unique, and so interesting that I found myself half way through the book before I knew it. There were so many paranormal creatures in this novel that I could safely say that it has something for everyone. The story was well done, the plot flowed easily, and the characters were very well developed. While I have never read anything from Thai author before I will definitely be looking for more.
kmturner86's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Gauntlet is the very first book from The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano. This story takes you right in to the setting of a hotel, known in the supernatural world to be a safe haven for those with magical abilities, and known in the human world to simply be haunted. Link is a fae who works at the front desk of the hotel. While he is working, the only other fae in the world walks into the hotel with her fiancé, and his life completely changes. He feels an intense energy in her presence that he cannot fathom ignoring. Eventually they interact, and he finds himself saying too much and doing things he said he'd never do again.
This book has a bit of everything supernatural, which I always love. It was a very fast-paced read but there was so much within the pages to pull you right into the story and make you feel like you're there with them. I really enjoyed this read from beginning to end and I definitely look forward to the next book. Also, I must say the cover to this book is absolutely beautiful!
This book has a bit of everything supernatural, which I always love. It was a very fast-paced read but there was so much within the pages to pull you right into the story and make you feel like you're there with them. I really enjoyed this read from beginning to end and I definitely look forward to the next book. Also, I must say the cover to this book is absolutely beautiful!
roxsannel's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
5.0
Link works at The Soppranaturale to the unknowing eye, it is an up market hotel with all the glamour and pizazz the high rollers in society would want, plus a good old Irish bar in the basement and Link has been working there so long now that he is practically the owners right hand man. Ommily is a young woman who is on holiday with her fiancée and because she is obsessed with all things supernatural, she insists that they stay on one that is reportedly haunted.
The moment that Ommily walks in the door, all eyes are on her, men and women alike and she doesn’t seem to even have an idea, but Link is just as distracted as everyone else when he starts to check a man in at the front desk, but as soon as Ommily and Link set eyes on each other, there is a reaction that neither of them can deny. Thankfully, Links boss is there to give a hand and take over from him, at least until the two lovebirds move away to go to their room, this is where it is confirmed that that reaction was nothing normal, Link has just found the only other Faerie in the world and she is already taken.
This leads to Link drowning his sorrows and Ommily to wander into the bar just as he stops a fight breaking out, this leads to a question and answer session where Ommily finds out the truth she has always wanted to know, that werewolves, vampires and shapeshifters really exist and that she can be a part of their world, but unfortunately, her fiancée cannot. This leads to her finding out that together her and Link can be the strongest pair in the world with their opposite control of the uses of the four elements, but in order to be able to use these abilities to protect those around them, they first have to face The Gauntlet, but can they work together and make the hard decisions needed without killing each other first? This is a fantasy where life is not just black and white, humans and supernaturals, there is a balance which needs to be maintained and protecting that balance is the hardest thing to do and this is why this story will keep you engaged throughout as the fight for survival takes place.
The moment that Ommily walks in the door, all eyes are on her, men and women alike and she doesn’t seem to even have an idea, but Link is just as distracted as everyone else when he starts to check a man in at the front desk, but as soon as Ommily and Link set eyes on each other, there is a reaction that neither of them can deny. Thankfully, Links boss is there to give a hand and take over from him, at least until the two lovebirds move away to go to their room, this is where it is confirmed that that reaction was nothing normal, Link has just found the only other Faerie in the world and she is already taken.
This leads to Link drowning his sorrows and Ommily to wander into the bar just as he stops a fight breaking out, this leads to a question and answer session where Ommily finds out the truth she has always wanted to know, that werewolves, vampires and shapeshifters really exist and that she can be a part of their world, but unfortunately, her fiancée cannot. This leads to her finding out that together her and Link can be the strongest pair in the world with their opposite control of the uses of the four elements, but in order to be able to use these abilities to protect those around them, they first have to face The Gauntlet, but can they work together and make the hard decisions needed without killing each other first? This is a fantasy where life is not just black and white, humans and supernaturals, there is a balance which needs to be maintained and protecting that balance is the hardest thing to do and this is why this story will keep you engaged throughout as the fight for survival takes place.
mandykim's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
5/5 Stars
The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series #1 by Ashley Pagano
This is the first book I've read by the author. This book was a fast read and I didn't want to put it down. I also didn't want it to end. The Gauntlet is the first book in The Soppranaturale Series. This does leave on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Link thought he was the only Fae alive. Sure there's supposed to be another one, but he hasn't met her. When she walks into the hotel all things go out the window. He breaks her into their world and sees what they can do together. The quote I chose for Link is: "She may already have a room."
Ommily is the other Fae that exists. She comes to the hotel with her human fiance. She's not sure if this will be a dead end like the others. Then she meets Link and finds that she's falling for him. Then his ex comes into the picture. The quote I chose for Ommily is: "I may have a few ideas about that."
Highly recommended for Teen Fairy lovers.
nutmegnomegano's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Soppranaturales hotel is a great place to go if you're not human. Vampires, witches, werewolves and much more reside here under the human radar and its kind of like a safe house for monsters.
Link is the last known Fae and lives at the Soppranaturales hotel and works as a clerk. His life is completely changed when Ommily enters the hotel and he realizes that she is also Fae. As the last 2 fairies on the planet, they have the potential to be the most powerful beings alive but they have to prove that they are as powerful as they're supposed to be.
Both of these characters are impulsive and it had me shaking my head throughout the whole novel. The descriptions of the surroundings and the use of magic was very detailed and easy to envision. I'm not ready to check out of the Soppranaturales hotel but; alas there are no more pages.
Link is the last known Fae and lives at the Soppranaturales hotel and works as a clerk. His life is completely changed when Ommily enters the hotel and he realizes that she is also Fae. As the last 2 fairies on the planet, they have the potential to be the most powerful beings alive but they have to prove that they are as powerful as they're supposed to be.
Both of these characters are impulsive and it had me shaking my head throughout the whole novel. The descriptions of the surroundings and the use of magic was very detailed and easy to envision. I'm not ready to check out of the Soppranaturales hotel but; alas there are no more pages.