Unearthed: A Death Seeker Novel (Death Seeker, #1)

by Cecy Robson

• ISBN10: 1947330306
• ISBN13: 9781947330306
• Publish Date: 24 September 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Cecy Robson, LLC
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 354
• Language: English

Reviews

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Whenever I pick up a book written by Cecy Robson, I expect nothing but sheer awesomeness and Unearthed (Death Seeker) book 1, offered all that and more. Not only was it a unique and well-written story, it was awesome and captivating from start to finish.

The story was loads of fun. The interactions with the characters were both fun and solemn. Every moment felt real. I found myself invested in the lives of the characters. I feared for them in the face of danger and cheered them on in the heat of the battle. It was a pleasure spending time with these awesome characters, at least the good ones. My favourites are Olivia, Ryker, (main characters), Jane, Stevie and Marco (secondary characters). The evil ones were ok, but thank goodness, this is a fantasy, as I for one would not want to encounter those things in reality.

The attraction between the main characters leapt from the pages. The sexual tension was so thick not even a knife could penetrate it. There was so much going on Olivia and Ryker could not find time to give into the attraction. In addition, the baggage between these two proved to the biggest dampener.

The action was off the charts. The fight scenes kept me on the edge of my seat, and every moment leading up to those segments were so nerve-wracking.

I found myself immersed in the unique world the author created. Readers are introduced to a world where the King of Death and the Queen of Life were actual people and were attracted to each other. Also in this world Faes dwell among humans, not because they want to, but because their world had been destroyed by the Death Hounds and those who survived the wrath of the hounds managed to escape to earth, where they made a new life. This new life, however, was not without its challenges as they had to be on their guard at all times. they never knew when death will come for them. The death hounds were determined to destroy every living Fae.

Conclusion / Recommendation
This is an exciting start to the series, and I am eager to see what’s next in store for Ryker and Olivia. If you love fast paced and action packed stories with awesome characters, then I recommend you get a copy of Unearthed.

[EBookObsessed]

Cecy Robson enraptures us with another amazing and creative series. I can't wait for more.

Death had come to the land of Fae. The Cù-Sìth no longer ferry the dead to their eternal rest. They have been killing indiscriminately and glutting themselves on the souls.   The fae hide from the Cù-Sìth in plain sight with the help of enchanted amulets and other objects which protect them from being seen by these hounds of death but if you were to lose your charm, the howls you hear will be your only warning as death hunts you.

Pixie Olivia Finn crossed from Fae to Earth when she was a child. Her father sacrificed himself for his family, but Olivia's mother and sisters were also hunted and consumed by the Cù-Sìth.  Like many of the Fae, Olivia is alone on Earth, and her a pixie without magic, or at least that's what she thought.  Olivia spends her day blending in with the humans while she goes about her job at the law office of MacGregor and Santonelli, or as best as one can when one is barely five feet with rainbow colored hair.  She also spends her day trying to ignore junior attorney, Ryker Scott. Ryker might be nice on the eyes, but Olivia still avoids him at all costs considering that his choice of clients even for a criminal defense firm leaves something to be desired.

Yet one fateful night when she loses her necklace and the hounds are baying for Olivia, she learns that she isn't the only one hiding.   Ryker Scott is more than just a lawyer.  He is the Ankou, the King of Death, the Fae's Grim Reaper. He also knows why Olivia is able to survive the Cù-Sìth. While Ryker is Death, this little pixie is Life.

Now that the Cù-Sìth are hunting Olivia, Ryker is determined to teach her how to draw out and command her abilities and use them to destroy the Cù-Sìth and free the souls they have trapped.   The fae are pinning all their hopes on Olivia to save them from their worse nightmares and free the souls of all their loved ones.  No pressure, right.

The time Olivia and Ryker spend together helps to focus Olivia's abilities but she will need more than a few weeks if she is going to go up against all the Cù-Sìth. And the old saying of opposites attract is certainly true since Ryker and Olivia are starting to forget the simple fact that Life and Death are antithetical.

Unearthed is just the beginning of the series but it is full of action and tension.  There are also so many unusual and fascinating characters. While I loved Olivia and Ryker and their dynamic, we also have Jane, the 800 year old druid; Bill, the gargoyle; Stevie, the pubescent dragon and even Olivia's human boss, Marco.  I enjoyed our interactions with each of these characters. I just love a story with a rich secondary cast of characters that help flesh out our hero and heroine.    There is also so much action going on that I had to re-read some scenes because I was reading so fast trying to see what happens.

I am so excited to see what happens next and what other characters we will be introduced to in the future.

Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

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[Linda]

*I received a free copy of Unearthed. This has in no way influenced my review which is honest and unbiased.*

Unearthed was an excellent and original read. There are fay. There are horrible death hounds. And there is Death (yeah, he's a real character!)

Olivia had to flee faerie when she was small, but the king of the death hounds had fled as well. Little by little, most of Olivia's family were taken by the hounds, and she was left alone. Living with her best friend Dahlia, and working as a paralegal in a successful law firm, she just tried to lay low and live life. Until that was no longer an option.

The pace of the action in Unearthed is fast, and there is a lot of action. There are also some tender moments, but I wouldn't exactly call this romance (at least not yet.)

If you're looking for an original, action-packed paranormal fantasy, Unearthed is definitely for you!

COYER Summer 2019 Treasure Hunt: Read a book featuring death as a character. 3 POINTS

[kimbacaffeinate]

I cannot wait for everyone to read this :)