Shadow Falling by Rebecca Zanetti

Shadow Falling by Rebecca Zanetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world Rebecca has crafted in the Scorpius Syndrome series is high-octane... action, adventure, sex, and intrigue are all at the forefront of these stories. Larger than life alpha males and the brilliant, strong women who bring them to heel.

Raze - a mysterious man whom no one is truly sure is 100% on their side - is driven to protect Vinnie from the first moment he lays eyes on her, but is his protection self-driven or is there something else behind his interest?

Vinnie - a brilliant woman made all the more brilliant by Scorpius - is pulled inexplicably toward Raze despite her reservations about his motivations. Wanted by many, but treasured by one, can she overlook split loyalties to see what lies beneath Raze's rough exterior?

Theses stories will suck you in, wring you out, and leave you wanting more! The characters are well-developed. The world they live in is brilliantly crafted. Overall this series screams MOVIE! Don't wait - read this now!

**I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from NetGalley.**

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Numbers Ignite by Rebecca Rode

Numbers Ignite by Rebecca Rode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**I received an ebook in exchange for an honest review.**
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An exciting ride of a sequel!

Picking up the story a few months after the end of Numbers Game, we find Treena (now going by Amy) on a trek across the world outside the wall in an attempt to reach Vance and the rebels in the mountains. After the tragic bombing of the city center, her stepfather has handed over her position as Empress to her former boyfriend, and she has fled to try to help the rebels overthrow the current status quo.

Her journey gets waylaid when a snakebite almost kills her. While recuperating in a community previously unknown to any except those who lived there, Treena manages to make a place for herself among the people of the community. There are odd things happening on the surface though, and it soon comes to light that SHE is drawing danger to the community.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I did - once again - have to push my way through the beginning. As much as Treena grew in the first book, this one shows she still had (and probably still has) much more room to grow. By the end of the book she was beginning to take on responsibility more like an adult than a teen or child.

Rebecca's writing brings you into the story, and give you enough specifics to help you "see" the story. I look forward to reading the conclusion to this trilogy.

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Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade

Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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This series does NOT disappoint! It makes me hope the next book is close on the horizon!

Another "bridge" novella, this story is a fairly quick read. So far the Nightfall Chronicle have told the story from Scarlett's point of view - with a minor detour to see Zorin's side of things. Now we get to see an important part of the overall story from Corrine's point of view.

Kai is gone. Corrine is trying to find her place in the world as a nephilim while hiding this from her twin brother, Wytt. The family funeral for Kai has all ready taken place at Castle Vianney, but the family has now flown to London for the official funeral to take place. En-route King Varian lays Corrine's second official responsibility as future queen on her shoulders - an arranged marriage to save face for state reasons. Her first? Well, I'll leave that for you to read about...

With the help of Scarlett, Corrine must find and nullify the newest threat to the crown in order to stop a marriage she has no desire for. And, in the process of routing the traitor she may have found her future king...

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Night of Nyx by Karpov Kinrade

Night of Nyx by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Being a "bridge" novella it is much shorter than the full-length books. But, this novella allows you to view many of the actions from House of Ravens via Zorin's eyes instead of Scarlett's. In doing so it gives you more background on his feelings and reasons for his actions which sometimes seem to contradict the end goal of The Dark Templars. You will also learn what exactly happened before and after one of the primary action scenes at the beginning of House of Ravens.

I would have finished this much sooner - if life hadn't interfered! ;) The authors have met expectations again with this novella, and I can't wait to read Song of Kai! My only complaint - if there is one - was how short it was.

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House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade

House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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First of all - WOW! Second - grab a box of tissues before you start reading because unless you have no empathy, you'll need them before you're done!

In book 2 of the series, Scarlett and her friends are continuing to navigate their new lives at Castle Vianney - classes, training, friendships, relationships - and in Scarlett's case - leading a rebellion at The Cathedral. Jax gets secret orders that have him disappearing. Kai becomes Scarlett's greatest ally. Wytt keeps everyone entertained, and spends a lot of time with Lana. Corinne loses a young friend, and finds her strength.

Nightfall is being hunted by King Varian... who is Corinne, Wytt, & Kai's father, AND has decided to stay at Castle V as one of the Masters for the semester. The Sons of Eden - led by Adam, and the Red Eagles - led by Crixius - both create more issues for Nightfall through terrorist actions that she must try to circumvent while continuing to show her support for Zeniths.

Because of the beginning of the book I knew there was going to be a hard choice in the plot line, but I didn't see the choice itself being what it was. And, it's a tear-jerker.

The story is well-written with TONS of detail, highly-developed characters, and plot twists you won't see coming. I love the visual feel of the language in this series. You'll fall in love with the characters, and never want to leave their world!

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