Book
Scorecard
**Stars**
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Overall
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4.5
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Mix the powerful, scheming families of “The Other Bolelyn Girl” with the class sensibilities of Jane Austen, and genetic based enhanced abilities of “Alphas”. |
Fantasy
World
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5
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Fabulous new world to explore and enjoy. Very real, lots of details. Nobody does it better than Ilona Andrews. |
Tingle
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3
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Urban fantasy not erotica so there's attraction, but a kiss is as hot as it gets. |
Characters
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4
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Nevada and Mad Rogan have potential. There are echoes of Kate/Curran from Ilona's Kate Daniels series which they need to get past. Nevada's family is reminiscent of Ilona's Edge series. Fun to read – need more individual development. |
Story
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5
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Good thriller. Had no idea where it was going for most of book so hung on for the ride. |
Summary
The Hidden
Legacy series is still finding its feet, but if you like Ilona
Andrews' other series, you'll like this book too. It has the same
supernatural thrill qualities, quirky characters, and witty writing.
It needs another story or two to distinguish itself and grow into a
fully fleshed new universe of characters though. So many of the
successful urban fantasy series are coming to a close (Night
Huntress, Hollows),
and others have run out of steam (Anita
Blake) so it's wonderful to see a new one with potential taking
off.
At $5-$6, buying “Burn For Me” is a no brainer. You'll pay twice that for a movie which won't be half as good. That's also very reasonably priced for a successful urban fantasy author. Only indies dish it up cheaper.
Favorite Quote
“Some people stand their ground no
matter what. In my line of work, a stint at the hospital, coupled
with a bill you can't pay because you're not working, cures that
notion really fast.”
Availability
Ack. So much love for this book! I only managed to read the first Kate Daniels book, unfortunately. I'm hopeful for this one, though. :)
ReplyDeleteDid you try The Edge? I found the magical rednecks to be a trip.
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