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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
This wasn't my favorite Ilona Andrews book, but it was still entertaining and well-conceived. I appreciate the world-building of the Mire, but the book felt a little long to me, in spite of (or maybe even due to?) the many action scenes. Part of my lackluster response to this book was probably due to the fact that it was difficult for me to connect with William, since the social awkwardness from his changeling nature and terrible upbringing make him seem like a sociopathic serial killer with Asperger's, but he's really a nice, hot guy? ::shrug:: As in the first book, things end happily-ever-after, and, although I have come to expect this from romance novels, it felt a little too hand wave-ey, especially since the book was longer and had many twists and turns.
adventurous
dark
I don't know what to say about this book. I kept reading it in nearly one sitting and have enjoyed it immensely. This book is a true page-turner and I'm probably going to read it again as soon as I finish writing this.
This book is amazing. The story is heart-warming, charming and chock-full of funny dialogue, on the edge fight scenes and a storyline that will grab you at the scruff of your neck and drag you through an adventure packed into a ~450page story.
I can't wait to read the next story in this world. November can't come fast enough!!!
I can only recommend the "The Edge" series and especially this book!
This book is amazing. The story is heart-warming, charming and chock-full of funny dialogue, on the edge fight scenes and a storyline that will grab you at the scruff of your neck and drag you through an adventure packed into a ~450page story.
I can't wait to read the next story in this world. November can't come fast enough!!!
I can only recommend the "The Edge" series and especially this book!
I almost afraid I will forget the world building, basic story and some characters in The Edge series, since I read [bc:On the Edge|6329547|On the Edge (The Edge, #1)|Ilona Andrews|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1307445575s/6329547.jpg|6515186] almost 2 years ago. Glad Ilona Andrews can make me understand again without too much info dumping. The world premise is still the same. There's two side of the world, The Broken aka real world and The Weird, world full of magic and ruled by bluebloods. And there's The Edge, the world in between. Ilona Andrews adding The Mire now, a swamp place between Louisiana and Adrianglia (country in The Weird)where Louisiana exile their fugitive and criminals.
The main characters in Bayou Moon is William The Wolf or Lord William Sandine. He's Declan old friend from On the Edge and a wolf changeling. After 2 years live in The Broken, William was assigned by The Mirror, undercover organization from The Weird. He must track Spider, his arch-enemy and the leader of The Hand that full of freaks. In his journey through the Mire, he met Cerise Mar whose he first address as "hobo queen". Cerise is the leader of Mar family now after her parents abducted by The Hand and William go with her with hope he can reach Spider. Turn that Spider also hunted Cerise. Cerise herself have so much problem in her shoulder. There's feud between Mars and Sherilees, and she believe Sherilee family somewhat reponsible for her parents abduction. Torn between family war and to save her parents, Cerise must rely to William and the Mars to face it all.
Bayou Moon is like its predecessor, hard to categorize if its fit into paranormal romance or urban fantasy because actually its FIT to BOTH genres. I will stuck with romance urban fantasy. The world building is rich, but Ilona Andrews doesn't shy away to write it with full of grotesque and horror detail, especially the swamp environment. They (since Ilona Andrews is 2 people) also don't hesitate to kill or hurt their characters! Few authors can do that and mostly don't have heart to let the characters died but Ilona Andrews do it to show how real The Edge world can be. They also portrayed poverty and hard life from Mar family.
As for the character, I love Cerise. She is like a typical heroine who think all problem is in their shoulder, they don't have any people who can rely on then whining and bitchin about it. Cerise is STRONG, not try to be strong. She sure kinda whining about her condition but she doesn't give up and that's why I admire from her. William itself is sometimes can be funny and wolfish but his loneliness is understable and we will get glimpse into his unstability. Make him more like a real hero and man. Mar family is my favorite family! They are crazy, they delivered some dark humor within them but they also support each other. My favorite Mar is Kaldar, lawyer and thief extraordinairre, and Richard, his older brother. Good thing they have their own book. The romance between William and Cerise not top off the chart but I still love read it. I like when its no need a long time for Cerise to say love. The ending kinda cliche and silly but I find it is so cute!
Bayou Moon is a thick book but its never make me bored. Ilona Andrews writing will mesmerized you and make you can't stop reading from the start (even in my case, I read it for 5 days because I'm so busy this week!). I might be different, because I love The Edge more than Kate Daniels! I wish Ilona Andrews will write more Edge book, alas they just write until Richard's book in [bc:Steel's Edge|12119496|Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4)|Ilona Andrews|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1341723527s/12119496.jpg|17088789]. The next is Kaldar in [bc:Fate's Edge|10561549|Fate's Edge (The Edge, #3)|Ilona Andrews|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1302821720s/10561549.jpg|15468342]. Can't wait to read his story and I believe he will throw many sarcasm ;).
The main characters in Bayou Moon is William The Wolf or Lord William Sandine. He's Declan old friend from On the Edge and a wolf changeling. After 2 years live in The Broken, William was assigned by The Mirror, undercover organization from The Weird. He must track Spider, his arch-enemy and the leader of The Hand that full of freaks. In his journey through the Mire, he met Cerise Mar whose he first address as "hobo queen". Cerise is the leader of Mar family now after her parents abducted by The Hand and William go with her with hope he can reach Spider. Turn that Spider also hunted Cerise. Cerise herself have so much problem in her shoulder. There's feud between Mars and Sherilees, and she believe Sherilee family somewhat reponsible for her parents abduction. Torn between family war and to save her parents, Cerise must rely to William and the Mars to face it all.
Bayou Moon is like its predecessor, hard to categorize if its fit into paranormal romance or urban fantasy because actually its FIT to BOTH genres. I will stuck with romance urban fantasy. The world building is rich, but Ilona Andrews doesn't shy away to write it with full of grotesque and horror detail, especially the swamp environment. They (since Ilona Andrews is 2 people) also don't hesitate to kill or hurt their characters! Few authors can do that and mostly don't have heart to let the characters died but Ilona Andrews do it to show how real The Edge world can be. They also portrayed poverty and hard life from Mar family.
As for the character, I love Cerise. She is like a typical heroine who think all problem is in their shoulder, they don't have any people who can rely on then whining and bitchin about it. Cerise is STRONG, not try to be strong. She sure kinda whining about her condition but she doesn't give up and that's why I admire from her. William itself is sometimes can be funny and wolfish but his loneliness is understable and we will get glimpse into his unstability. Make him more like a real hero and man. Mar family is my favorite family! They are crazy, they delivered some dark humor within them but they also support each other. My favorite Mar is Kaldar, lawyer and thief extraordinairre, and Richard, his older brother. Good thing they have their own book. The romance between William and Cerise not top off the chart but I still love read it. I like when its no need a long time for Cerise to say love. The ending kinda cliche and silly but I find it is so cute!
Bayou Moon is a thick book but its never make me bored. Ilona Andrews writing will mesmerized you and make you can't stop reading from the start (even in my case, I read it for 5 days because I'm so busy this week!). I might be different, because I love The Edge more than Kate Daniels! I wish Ilona Andrews will write more Edge book, alas they just write until Richard's book in [bc:Steel's Edge|12119496|Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4)|Ilona Andrews|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1341723527s/12119496.jpg|17088789]. The next is Kaldar in [bc:Fate's Edge|10561549|Fate's Edge (The Edge, #3)|Ilona Andrews|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1302821720s/10561549.jpg|15468342]. Can't wait to read his story and I believe he will throw many sarcasm ;).
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Murder
Minor: Trafficking
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was, ah... wild.
I adore Ilona Andrews, but they sometimes really overwhelm me. There's always lots of violence and death, but this one had some pretty brutal scenes. Stuff that was right next door to torture. The kind of thing where, when I was listening while driving I found myself thinking "I want this to stop" but I couldn't pause it without pulling over and I was on the highway.
So yeah. Good but... a lot.
I adore Ilona Andrews, but they sometimes really overwhelm me. There's always lots of violence and death, but this one had some pretty brutal scenes. Stuff that was right next door to torture. The kind of thing where, when I was listening while driving I found myself thinking "I want this to stop" but I couldn't pause it without pulling over and I was on the highway.
So yeah. Good but... a lot.