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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger by K.C. Grifant, K.C. Grifant
3.0
3.5 Stars!
Admittedly, I’ve got eclectic tastes and lately what piques my interest has been all over the place. I will say that what caught my attention was the promise of a strong heroine, a good ole western vibe, sci-fi paranormal elements, and a touch of romance, and just so you know, this delivered!
Melinda West has been battling monsters for quite awhile. She and her partner in love and life are planning on retiring, having built up a nice little nest egg to peacefully run a ranch for the rest of their long years ahead. However, when Melinda takes back a curious stone to her self made family, she sets off a chain reaction of events that puts those most dear to her at risk of losing their souls. What follows is a race against time to catch the baddies, and it is just one impossible obstacle after the other.
Overall, I liked this story, and I liked Melinda. She’s capable, smart, no nonsense, all of which contrasts nicely with her “fiance” Lance who can charm any and everyone with an infectious smile and a few congenial words. My only complaint is that this was quite serious and our protagonists just can’t seem to catch a break ever. The stakes are seriously high and though understandable, the lack of gleeful fun was missed.
Regardless of my personal wants and needs, if a historical Wild West setting with a touch of James Bond-esque gadgety weaponry, plenty of icky monsters, the requisite demon bent on world domination, and rival bounty hunters tick off a few boxes for you, then come on over and check this out! I honestly don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
Thank you to the author via BookSirens for a copy to review honestly
Admittedly, I’ve got eclectic tastes and lately what piques my interest has been all over the place. I will say that what caught my attention was the promise of a strong heroine, a good ole western vibe, sci-fi paranormal elements, and a touch of romance, and just so you know, this delivered!
Melinda West has been battling monsters for quite awhile. She and her partner in love and life are planning on retiring, having built up a nice little nest egg to peacefully run a ranch for the rest of their long years ahead. However, when Melinda takes back a curious stone to her self made family, she sets off a chain reaction of events that puts those most dear to her at risk of losing their souls. What follows is a race against time to catch the baddies, and it is just one impossible obstacle after the other.
Overall, I liked this story, and I liked Melinda. She’s capable, smart, no nonsense, all of which contrasts nicely with her “fiance” Lance who can charm any and everyone with an infectious smile and a few congenial words. My only complaint is that this was quite serious and our protagonists just can’t seem to catch a break ever. The stakes are seriously high and though understandable, the lack of gleeful fun was missed.
Regardless of my personal wants and needs, if a historical Wild West setting with a touch of James Bond-esque gadgety weaponry, plenty of icky monsters, the requisite demon bent on world domination, and rival bounty hunters tick off a few boxes for you, then come on over and check this out! I honestly don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
Thank you to the author via BookSirens for a copy to review honestly