THE LAST ODYSSEY by James Rollins

 

Sigma Force Series Book 15

William Morrow

March 24^th, 2020

978-0062892898

Thriller, Mystery, Science, History, Contemporary, Military Fiction, Action-Adventure

Hardback

Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)

Obtained by self-purchase

5 Hearts

 

Sigma Force is forced to embark on a dangerous journey in order to save the world in this exciting and twisty new adventure by James Rollins. For centuries, the legendary city of Troy was a myth until its walls were uncovered in the nineteenth century. Now Homer’s twin tales of monsters, myths and more in the Iliad and The Odyssey are up for question. What is myth and what is fact?

When an archeology find in Greenland glacier is discovered with artifacts from the Bronze age, questions arise even as danger mounts. In the captain quarters is a map and a globe made by the famous Banu Musa Brothers that trace the journey of Odysseus and the hidden realm of the titans in Tartarus. Now as Sigma is drawn into the race against tyrants and more as the word of its weapons and more gets out. Now Sigma must take the famed journey and enter the gates of hell in order to stop a global war a tyrant is determined to provoke.

Wow is all I can say after devouring this wonderful action-packed ride that James Rollins creates in THE LAST ODYSSEY. Filled with science marvels, historical gems and a threat to contemporary day world, the author creates a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat till the very last page is read. I love this author’s books as he weaves a story filled with historical facts and myths, science marvels and more that somehow work in his Sigma Force series and add in colorful and yet complex characters, well, lets just say, get ready for a wild ride each and every time you pick up one of this author’s books. Filled with  twists and turns, this story flows smoothly, delivering you on a journey that may or may not be true in real life and you can’t help but be drawn into the world he has created as you fly alongside these amazing characters as they race against the clock to stop destruction yet again.

THE LAST ODYSSEY is full of amazing characters and being the fifteenth book, I can honestly say this author tops his last release spectacularly. Some Easter eggs are thrown in that will shock you to the core and I flipped the pages eager to see where this author’s story ill take you next. I have my favorites within the Sigma Force characters and I couldn’t help but gasp is few times as they got in one adventure after another. Ad in some new characters to help things along, well you got the makings for a wild, action packed ride that will leave you breathless till the end.

THE LAST ODYSSEY is a wild ride and one you can not put down. So, strap in, get ready for an adventure of a lifetime and enter the gates of Hell with the Sigma team. Just don’t forget to breath along the way as you get caught up in the adventures and twists of the story. I can not wait to see where this author goes next because each time, I think he can’t top himself; he succeeds beyond my wildest imagination.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement

A SHADOW OF CROWS by Yasmine Galenorn

Wild Hunt Book 4

Nightqueen Enterprises

December 3^rd, 2018

978-1790433018

Paranormal Romance, mystery/thriller, Action-Adventure

Paperback

Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)

Obtained by Self-Purchase

4 Hearts

The Cruharach approaches and Ember tries to get ready for this event, a revelation rocks Herne’s world that could damage their relationship. In the middle of this, the Wild Hunt is approached by Raven, one of the Ante-Fae, to investigate the disappearance of her fiancé. As a bone-witch, Raven has been warned by the spirits that something is amiss. The Wild Hunt races across a trail of bones and blood as they try to figure the mystery that soon extends into several unsolved disappearances. A serial killer is targeting the Dark Fae and it is up to the Wild Hunt to stop the murder. But as they race toward the killer, a bombshell erupts that could lead to war between the fae courts and an ancient enemy.

Wow is all I can say after reading A SHADOW OF CROWS. The Wild Hunt is fast becoming one of my favorite series of this author. I can’t get enough of this series. Its full of some of the most amazing cast of characters that just are so unique and intriguing. I mean I never heard of the Ante-Fae until this series and am loving the introduction of Raven into the Wild Hunt series. This new story brings Ember even closer to the Cruharach and her relationship with Herne continues to evolve and get more solid as time goes on but trouble looms as the new case, they take on also introduces some issues that may break Ember and Herne apart. I love this author’s writing and in her new installment in the Wild Hunt series we see her trademark writing style in all its glory and the reader can’t help but enjoy all the fun this author throws at her characters. The story flows swift and there are a few twists I sure did not see coming. I liked the introduction of raven into the mix and think she will bring some amazing energy to the series as well intrigue me in hoping the author writes some books about this character. She is just that darn fun and amazing.

A SHADOW OF CROWS delivers a few twists that will leave you gasping for more especially as revelations come out that will rock the Wild Hunt as well as the Fae courts. Will the wild Hunt solve this new case? Can Ember and Herne survive the bombshells coming? All this and more are in this new book and the author does an amazing job in keeping the tension on slow boil throughout the story and add in a few sexy times with Ember and Herne well, there is enough to keep the reader glued to the pages tillthe very end. I liked the mystery of Raven’s missing fiancé and look forward to more diverse cases for the Wild Hunt to solve. If you enjoy a darker urban fantasy filled with fae, mythology and more then you will enjoy the Wild Hunt series. I can’t wait to see where the author goes next in book five, The Hallowed Hunt. Run-don’t walk-to grab this series and get ready for fun, adventure and lots of pure reading enjoyment.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement

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OAK AND THORNS by Yasmine Galenorn

The Wild Hunt Book 2

Nightqueen Enterprises LLC

July 2^nd, 2018

978-1721904525

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Romance

E-book

Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)

Obtained by Self-Purchase

5 Hearts

When Herne and Ember are called to help a group of water-horse shifters, they find that the Wild Hunt is drawn into the dark and shadow world of the Ante-Fae. A string of murders is uncovered the more they investigate and as The Wild Hunt discovers, the court of Blackthorn is involved. Can Ember and Herne try to bring the serial killer to justice, but the King of Thorns is watching, and one wrong move will silence them forever.

Yasmine Galenorn delivers another pulse pounding ride in her next book in her thrilling new series, The Wild Hunt, in Oak and Thorns. The story is full of new characters and species, a mystery that hints at even more danger and a blossoming romance between Herne and Ember as they navigate the world of the Ante-Fae while trying to keep their necks out of the King of Thorns noose. I just absolutely love this series. Its full of intriguing and diverse characters, a world that is just so fascinating and a storyline that will eave you on the edge of your seat till the very end. This is an author who knows how to reel her readers in and captivate them from the start of the book to the very end. I couldn’t put this book down, even to eat or sleep. I just needed to know what was going to happen to Ember, Herne and the gang.

OAK AND THORNS continues a little bit after The Wild Stag (book one) left off and we got to see more of this world Ms. Galenorn created and it is just amazing. Filled with characters and creatures I never really knew much about, this author brings them to life in a way that left me eager for more after each page I turned. I have to say though besides this masterful world building, the characters are what deliver the most in my opinion. In this second book, we find Herne and Ember trying to navigate a personal and professional relationship, try to figure out a mystery of killings that hint at something bit more terrifying and more. The reader will be on the edge of their seat after chapter two and the action, twists and turns don’t let up till the very end. Then as you close the book, you long for more in this wonderful world. The characters-main and secondary-are all well written and complex individuals that fairly step off the pages and into your room. This is an author who knows how to capture her characters essence and personality perfectly within the pages of a story and keep them fresh and unique. I love how this author just keeps upping the bar in each book she writes and delivers a few more twists in a world that is still evolving within the series.

If you haven’t tried this author’s work before, I highly recommend her newest series, The Wild Hunt, if you enjoy action, mystery and romance that will make you wish for air conditioning or your partner to jump. I do caution in this series her romances are more explicit than some other books she has written so be warned if you don’t care for explicit sex scenes in your stories. The Wild Hunt series is a it darker than her Bedlam series, but it works and is one I am eager to read more about. I can not wait for the next book, Iron Bones, and see where the author goes next in this marvelous world.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement

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AFFAIRS OF DRAGONS by Lena Austin

Publisher: Changeling Press LLC

Date Published: June 2018

ISBN:04821-01548

Genre: Action adventure, Dark fantasy, Romance, M/M

eBook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=1548

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 3 Hearts

 

Jon has lived his life the way everyone expects him to, but he has needs and wants of his own. Every so often he his urges get the better of him and this last time when he gives in to his urges he finds himself beaten and given to the dragon as the latest sacrifice. What will happen to Jon now? Will this be the last moments of his life or will a savior come to his rescue before it is too late? Help comes from unexpected places and Jon finds some hope but is it enough to keep him safe from the dragon?

I enjoyed meeting Jon. He is a good man that must deal with the insecurities and failures of the people in his village. When he is beaten by friends and family and left for the dragon the pain is not only physical. Trust is lost, and Jon must look into himself to try to find it again, especially when he meets Patch. Patch is a dragon and a man of worth. He sees so much in Jon. It was nice to see the two fight together against evil and find a way to work towards their happy ever after. Emotions are strong, and their romance is sweet and hot. Evil and lies are uncovered and Jon must decide where and what he wants. Their story may be a quick read, but it still pulls readers in and opens this world for so much more. I am eager to see what more this author has in store for this world.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

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