3 1/2Reading a series back to back may be a great experience, but it can also highlight the books' "faults".I enjoyed The Raine Benares series up to know and I'll probably end it. I really liked its witty dialogues and the blend of urban fantasy tone and high fantasy setting. Unfortunately there...
I can’t quite put my finger on why this series is not working for me - it has everything I tend to go for in fantasy (independently-minded heroine with a sense of humour, conflicted love interest, colourful cast of supporting characters) but I’m just not invested enough in the outcome. Maybe eve...
I'm frustrated by the fact that there's been minimal character growth since the first book - the general conflict appears to be along the line of Raine worries about using the Saghred and turning to the dark side, she gets reassurance that's not happening, she uses the Sagred's power when attacke...
3 stars and that was a slight bump up.The good of the book is good but the constant reflections on what is going to happen or how Raine feels took over this book for me. Yes, this reflecting on whether she is bad and in control, whether this will happen or predicting that will, happens in all th...
Exciting new UF series by “new to me author” Lisa Shearin. I read the prequel to this story Lucky Charms in the Night Shift anthology and it was so much fun I had to find and read this story. I was not disappointed at all. This is a fast paced romp filled with snark, danger and lots of supern...
A girl with attitude. An all-powerful amulet.This could only mean trouble. My name is Raine Benares. I’m a seeker. The people who hire me are usually happy when I find things. But some things are better left unfound…Raine is a sorceress of moderate powers, from an extended family of smugglers and...
Ben Sadler had a deep puncture wound from a harpy claw in his shoulder, and more than a few nasty scratches. He didn’t need surgery, but he did require more medical attention than Yasha’s first-aid kit could handle. Increased danger plus serious injury meant we’d be taking...
Though calling it a cafeteria didn’t come close to describing the gastronomic delights available to hungry and stressed agents. It’s said that you can accomplish pretty much anything if you throw enough money at it. And our agency founder and director, Vivienne Sagadraco, ...
When the recording had finished playing, he told the horrified assemblage what they’d seen. Then to ensure they understood the seriousness of the situation, he backed up the recording and zoomed in on the remains of the poor unfortunates who had made the life-ending choice to travel by mirror in ...
Though calling it “waiting” implied that they had an appointment. They didn’t. In my line of work, that told me they had violent intentions—either to threaten it or deliver it. Some days it doesn’t pay to get out of bed. My name is Raine Benares. I’m a seeker. I find things and people. For the m...