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raven168's review
2.0
Well, I guess this was an interesting book. But there were a lot of times where I was tempted to quit reading it because I just didn't care about it, so 2.5 stars. Of course I did finish it. Oddly enough it was the fictionally perfect Alexey that kept me in it. He really was just obscenely perfect. Which was very sweet at times and a little overbearing at others.
I would not consider this paranormal. At all. Sure there is talk of psychics and sorcerers and the like, but really? Not much that I would consider all that out there. It's all about the mystery of the three partners who controlled Trinity dying, who is actually behind the attacks on the offices, and what exactly is the Koldun Code. I care little for mysteries. I went to read this because it was listed as paranormal and sounded like it would be interesting...
Alexey is the young son of the last partner to die who inherits Trinity. Helen has come to Russia to escape her life falling apart. It's love at first sight. Ridiculously so. They're proclaiming their love for one another and planning to be together forever after just about a week. Which actually felt like it had been a lot longer while reading about it. Alexey has plans to revamp the company in a better light and brings Helen along for the ride. She's pretty clueless about everything and doesn't speak the language but, hey, I might follow a guy like that around too so who am I to judge? Alexey's godfather and a cop on leave are also around a lot and following leads on the various crazy things that happen or are found out. Don't forget to throw in a story about kids being raised by bears either. The ending throws one twist after another after another at you, which the first one was pretty nuts. But we find out who did what and why, and the story ends in a way that, personally, I would have been content to leave it as such. I most likely will not read the rest of this series.
And I want to mention one thing. The word "oh" was used WAY WAY WAY too much throughout this book.
I know pretty much nothing about Russia or the culture, but it seems that a lot of work went into this book to make it as true as real. One thing that kind of was frustrating though is how they do the name thing there. It's easy enough to understand, that's not my problem. But do they always say a person's full name over and over in a conversation? Do they always say their name as opposed to saying "you" or just leaving it out entirely? I mean, if you're talking to somebody on the phone, I'm pretty sure they know you're talking to them and you don't need to keep saying their name. It's probably my American speech working against me here, but it just seemed repetitive.
Copy provided by publisher via Netgalley.
I would not consider this paranormal. At all. Sure there is talk of psychics and sorcerers and the like, but really? Not much that I would consider all that out there. It's all about the mystery of the three partners who controlled Trinity dying, who is actually behind the attacks on the offices, and what exactly is the Koldun Code. I care little for mysteries. I went to read this because it was listed as paranormal and sounded like it would be interesting...
Alexey is the young son of the last partner to die who inherits Trinity. Helen has come to Russia to escape her life falling apart. It's love at first sight. Ridiculously so. They're proclaiming their love for one another and planning to be together forever after just about a week. Which actually felt like it had been a lot longer while reading about it. Alexey has plans to revamp the company in a better light and brings Helen along for the ride. She's pretty clueless about everything and doesn't speak the language but, hey, I might follow a guy like that around too so who am I to judge? Alexey's godfather and a cop on leave are also around a lot and following leads on the various crazy things that happen or are found out. Don't forget to throw in a story about kids being raised by bears either. The ending throws one twist after another after another at you, which the first one was pretty nuts.
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And I could NOT believe that Alexey was killed. I mean, really?! That was quite upsetting. I was hoping he would come back or something for sure...but as a spirit? Not so much.And I want to mention one thing. The word "oh" was used WAY WAY WAY too much throughout this book.
I know pretty much nothing about Russia or the culture, but it seems that a lot of work went into this book to make it as true as real. One thing that kind of was frustrating though is how they do the name thing there. It's easy enough to understand, that's not my problem. But do they always say a person's full name over and over in a conversation? Do they always say their name as opposed to saying "you" or just leaving it out entirely? I mean, if you're talking to somebody on the phone, I'm pretty sure they know you're talking to them and you don't need to keep saying their name. It's probably my American speech working against me here, but it just seemed repetitive.
Copy provided by publisher via Netgalley.
thiefofcamorr's review
Katharine is a judge for the Aurealis Awards. This entry is the personal opinion of Katharine herself, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of any judging panel, the judging coordinator or the Aurealis Awards management team.
To be safe, I won't be recording my thoughts (if I choose to) here until after the AA are over.
To be safe, I won't be recording my thoughts (if I choose to) here until after the AA are over.
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