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emhamill's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It had a very old-fashioned literary feel to it. I enjoyed the alternate history with a sovereign First People's nation (something that I found rather bittersweet, given that it is the way things should be and not as they are).
William is drawn into an adventure with his Mohawk roommate from college, Jacob, and the mysterious Joss, with whom William experiences a strange sense of deja vu whenever he's near. Soon embroiled in a brewing war of magic and mayhem with former gods and supernatural forces, William is in over his head. His strange connection with Joss is stronger by the minute, and William learns more than he bargained for about his family and inescapable destiny among his own people.
The story was original and different. I liked Joss and William's relationship development. The plot moved a bit slowly at times, but the payoff was worth it, and I'm very interested to see where the second book goes.
William is drawn into an adventure with his Mohawk roommate from college, Jacob, and the mysterious Joss, with whom William experiences a strange sense of deja vu whenever he's near. Soon embroiled in a brewing war of magic and mayhem with former gods and supernatural forces, William is in over his head. His strange connection with Joss is stronger by the minute, and William learns more than he bargained for about his family and inescapable destiny among his own people.
The story was original and different. I liked Joss and William's relationship development. The plot moved a bit slowly at times, but the payoff was worth it, and I'm very interested to see where the second book goes.
michaeljpdx's review
4.0
You can read my full review of “Beware Mohawks Bearing Gifts” at my web site.
booksthatburn's review
I just couldn’t get into it and didn’t like the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Cursing
CW for human trafficking, sexual references to child prostitution. CWs are mostly from the information in the front cover of the book.charkinzie's review
4.0
At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to read another book by SA Collins… as I didn’t enjoy the first book I read by this author. But! With this novel, I would say that Collins is in his wheelhouse! This is a fantastic tale with excellent world-building. More than anything, what I enjoyed most about this novel was that it was something I hadn’t read before in any way! It’s completely original and engaging and very well written!
William Matthias Hallett is a dandy living in Manhatten. One night he’s bitten by the curiosity bug and follows some suspicious-looking characters. And this is the decision that begins the change that comes over his existence. This world… this sort of parallel universe that Collins has created is the strength of his story. In this world, the human race is running on a parallel timeline. The Mohawk people are more than just an American Indian people.. they are “guardians”. For centuries they have protected humans from threats and honed their paranormal skills.
Collins has woven in the Mohawk culture respectfully and creatively. In fact, the novel opens with a mythic tale regarding the origins of belief for the guardians. The writing is graceful and well thought out and I love the way the Mohawk culture and history is woven into the story throughout.
The three main characters are all fully developed and interesting in their own right. William finds himself suddenly emerged into a world and a battle he didn’t even know existed when he is reunited with an old friend from school. Jacob and William were like brothers in school… and he trust him implicitly even when he finds out Jacob isn’t who he claimed to be.
William also stumbles into an emotional and psychic bond with Joss… one of the Mohawk guardians. While there’s a prophecy about Joss and his skill… William is lead by his heart and his curiosity. He tries to trust his instincts as he makes decisions that could affect his life and the life of those around him. The battle that’s raging has far-reaching implications and I hope that this series continues along its beginning path!
A solid beginning to a series that looks to be enjoyable and engaging.
William Matthias Hallett is a dandy living in Manhatten. One night he’s bitten by the curiosity bug and follows some suspicious-looking characters. And this is the decision that begins the change that comes over his existence. This world… this sort of parallel universe that Collins has created is the strength of his story. In this world, the human race is running on a parallel timeline. The Mohawk people are more than just an American Indian people.. they are “guardians”. For centuries they have protected humans from threats and honed their paranormal skills.
Collins has woven in the Mohawk culture respectfully and creatively. In fact, the novel opens with a mythic tale regarding the origins of belief for the guardians. The writing is graceful and well thought out and I love the way the Mohawk culture and history is woven into the story throughout.
The three main characters are all fully developed and interesting in their own right. William finds himself suddenly emerged into a world and a battle he didn’t even know existed when he is reunited with an old friend from school. Jacob and William were like brothers in school… and he trust him implicitly even when he finds out Jacob isn’t who he claimed to be.
William also stumbles into an emotional and psychic bond with Joss… one of the Mohawk guardians. While there’s a prophecy about Joss and his skill… William is lead by his heart and his curiosity. He tries to trust his instincts as he makes decisions that could affect his life and the life of those around him. The battle that’s raging has far-reaching implications and I hope that this series continues along its beginning path!
A solid beginning to a series that looks to be enjoyable and engaging.
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