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I fully admit, I’ve never read Yasmine Galenorn before this book, so I was happy to see it was a brand new series. I can also say that I wish I had picked her up sooner, the characters, the world building, and the plot all hooked me in. Ms. Galenorn is definitely being added to my list of go to Urban Fantasy authors. I look forward to more adventures of Shimmer and seeing how her relationship with Alex and her time on Earth progress.
This story is first person, which is something I’m accustomed to with other Urban Fantasy stories, and since Shimmer is so snarky and fun in her thoughts, that made it easy to keep the pages turning. First person might not be everyone’s favorite but it really helps move and carry this story along.
It’s not a romance per se, but there is romance happening between Shimmer and Alex, and some pretty steamy scenes. It’s their dynamic and all the other characters that really help flesh out a great cast of characters. As well as that old school detective feel, and a mystery coupled with some action packed scenes that kept me reading until the end.
I definitely recommend this for fans of Ms. Galenorn, and for new fans as well. I think this book could easily convert someone into loving Ms. Galenorn’s style of writing. I know it hooked me in.
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- 8 August, 2015: Reviewed