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Tempest’s Fury (Jane True #5)

by Nicole Peeler (Goodreads Author)

4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 · rating details · 1,033 ratings · 165 reviews

Jane's not happy. She's been packed off to England to fight in a war when she'd much rather be snogging Anyan. Unfortunately, Jane's enemies have been busy stirring up some major trouble -- the kind that attracts a lot of attention. In other words, they're not making it easy for Jane to get any alone time with the barghest, or to indulge in her penchant for stinky cheese.

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Published July 19th 2012 by Orbit (first published June 26th 2012)

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Jun 13, 2012 Bonnie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, arcs-read, adult, netgalley, arc-via-publisher-or-author

3.5 stars
Heads up: Potential spoilers for those of you who have not read Books 1-4!

Yet another action-packed story in the Jane True series! In Tempest's Fury, Jane, Anyan, and Blondie are off to England in order for Jane to fulfill her new role as Champion.

The Good
I really enjoyed seeing Jane's transformation, especially after so many stories, into a powerful badass chick. Never lacking in snarky, Jane was still able to realize how important she was in this war and the need for her to step up t...more

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Jul 28, 2012 ♠ Sharon is an emotional book junkie ♠ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2012

**4.5 stars**

Jane has headed to Britain along with Anyan and Blondie to try and stop some new/old enemies. Along the way, she gets to spend some much needed time with Anyan, she gets to do some sightseeing and she gets to learn some much needed history on supes and the new/old enemies they are facing. Unfortunately, there is no way to prepare for what ultimately happens.

FRICK and then some....insert some major curse words and then throw in some more!! Yes folks, I'm talking about the ending if...more

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Oct 04, 2012 Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars

No, Nicole. Nooooooooooooooooo.

I've read your blog and understand the change in direction you felt you had to take but the sudden shock of the ending being so abrupt and cliffhangery meant I couldn't rate this book fairly at all to begin with; but with a few days to cool down I think I've managed.

The writing, events and characters are excellent as usual and the dialogue is wonderful; but the end of it is excruciating, especially as it's unexpected given that all of the books in this series have...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Pamela / SpazP rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

One of the most WICKED in your face cliff-hangers of all time. And with that, I'll just provide my two favorite Jane quotes from Tempest's Fury:

Once again, we were too late. I was beginning to feel that was our modus operandi, as really bad superheroes: "Too Late To Save Shit! But We Gave It A Go!"

My libido pondered whether there was a subtle way to mime a blow job on a helicopter stuffed full of friends and foes, but my virtue squashed that train of thought like a health inspector might a lamed

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Mar 19, 2013 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Running right on down the line of books I should've read last year, I picked up Nicole Peeler's Tempest's Fury, the second to the last in the series if I recall. And oh, wow was it good!! Having next to no memory of what went down last time, I feared I'd be walking around blind. Well, in truth I was, but any major points of plot development were brought right back up and so my memory of those points came back to me!

This time around Jane, Anyan and Blondie head off to London to stop an ancient ev...more Running right on down the line of books I should've read last year, I picked up Nicole Peeler's Tempest's Fury, the second to the last in the series if I recall. And oh, wow was it good!! Having next to no memory of what went down last time, I feared I'd be walking around blind. Well, in truth I was, but any major points of plot development were brought right back up and so my memory of those points came back to me!

This time around Jane, Anyan and Blondie head off to London to stop an ancient evil. Or really to stop an ancient evil from rising by the power of Morrigan and Jarl. For Morrigan has decided to unleash the power of the Red Queen and the White King. In order to do this, she herself is possessed by the Red Queen and is looking for the right artifacts that will allow her consort to become the White King. Oh yeah, and this "royal duo" are dragons. Yes, dragons!!

It's up to Jane and crew to gather their forces and try to put an end this bad guy reign. Jarl has been a thorn in Jane's side for all too long. Yet, they underestimate the power that Morrigan has alone. They're going to need help. But trying to get a group of rebel half-breeds and the Alfars to work together is easier said then done.

Jane is truly one of my favorite heroines, I know I say that a lot, but Jane is totally in her own category of awesomeness where she reigns supreme and all that jazz! She's so funny and snarky, it's hard not to laugh out loud when reading her tales. I also feel that she's very real and down to earth, doing what she has to do. Finding her own inner strength to overcome the trials that are constantly thrown at her. And she's had quite a lot in 5 books and it's only going to get harder for her in the book to come!

I was happy to see that this time around we have some Jane and Anyan time! Anyan admitted last time around that he loved Jane...right after she came out of a month long coma. So it took some adjusting and Jane knows she cares for Anyan as well, but she wants to try to take things slow with them. As in dating. And no sex...at least not right away. Second date at the earliest! (Note, that's not a spoiler, trust me!) Plus I found the romance just to be sweet in a way, true there were some hot and heavy moments that make you melt, but the patience and understanding Anyan has for Jane and her feelings is just so endearing.

The ending was definitely one of those "OH GOD NO!" kind of endings, wherein you then have to wait months on end to read the next book. Luckily, where everyone else who read it right away had an 11 month wait, I now only have a 2 month and 9 day wait! Yay me! The cover for the next one makes a lot of sense to me now after reading the ending. And just plain old wow! I truly hope the best for Jane in the book to come! Every girl needs her HEA ending and Jane is one of them.

If you're looking for a series filled with rich characters of different supernatural variety, snark, lol humor, more snark, and some romance that will make you melt then this is a series I HIGHLY recommend! It is one of my favorites because it truly is one the best series I've read and one that makes me laugh a lot with each and every read!

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Oct 28, 2012 Jenna Lyday rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love this series. That said, this particular book disappointed me somewhat.

A big part of what I love about it is how self aware Jane is, particularly how in the early books she realizes that she deserves more even when she's completely wrapped up in Ryu. We're all able to watch Anyan treat her with respect, and see her see it too. It seems like she's lost some of that in this book, though. She worries about whether or not Anyan's feelings towards her have shallow motivations, but her thoughts...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Felicitas rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of urban fantasy and humour, readers who like Sephanie Plum

Shelves: comedy, fantasy-and-the-like

Since I have only recently joined goodreads this is my first review on a book from this series. I am big fan of the series and can recommend it to everyone who likes urban fantasy with a very original fantastical world and a heavy dose of humour. ... and who doesn't mind that Jane's virtue and libido are usually at odds with one another and are allowed to participate in the narrative. (Sometimes I do mind. It was a funny enough idea when I first came across it - in the 90ies, in a Stephanie Plum...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Kathy Davie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, funny, urban

Fifth in the Jane True urban fantasy series revolving around a half-human, half-selkie woman and her friends out to save the world.

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Hmmmm, interesting warning about the use of Facebook…!

It's sweet that Jane wants to date Anyan, get to know him. And he does come up with some sweet, thoughtful dates. It's Jane's reticence that drives me nuts and just makes the end worse! I cried so hard. And she keeps calling this warrior "puppy"...too cute! I just love Anyan's T-shirts and that he trusts Ja...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Fangs for the Fantasy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Very rarely do I stay up late to finish reading a book, but that is exactly what I did for Nicole Peeler's Tempest's Fury. In the interest of full disclosure, I am going to tell you right now, the woman has made a fanpoodle out of me.

At the ending of Eye of the Tempest, Jane and Anyan were finally getting some much needed alone time when Blondie burst in with yet another supernatural emergency. I found the ending frustrating because I had long been rooting for Anyan and Jane as a couple; however...more Very rarely do I stay up late to finish reading a book, but that is exactly what I did for Nicole Peeler's Tempest's Fury. In the interest of full disclosure, I am going to tell you right now, the woman has made a fanpoodle out of me.

At the ending of Eye of the Tempest, Jane and Anyan were finally getting some much needed alone time when Blondie burst in with yet another supernatural emergency. I found the ending frustrating because I had long been rooting for Anyan and Jane as a couple; however, that feeling of frustration could not possibly compare to how I felt at the end of this book. Oh Ms. Peeler, you are a cruel, cruel woman.

Given a special ax by the creature, it is time for Jane to fulfill her role as champion. Though so much has changed, in many ways, Jane still sees herself as the small town girl who at the end of the day wants to lead a simple life, surrounded by the people she loves. Not only does Jane now have to deal with the fact that she is essentially the chosen one, she is responsible for stopping creatures who cannot be killed and dealing with a political structure that is filled with factions.

As serious as the issues are in Tempest's Fury, Ms. Peeler as we have become accustomed in this series, still takes time to add a little fun. When we first met Jane she had never been outside of her small town. This is her first time in Europe and though the fate of the world hangs in the balance, Jane still wants to take the time to be a bit of a tourist. Cheese and particularly a good Stilton, is high on her list of experiences and a few dates with Anyan if she she an fit it in while trying not to be killed.

Another source of tension is Jane's budding relationship with Anyan. It seems that every time they have a moment alone together, something gets in the way of consummating their relationship. This builds a sexual tension throughout the story, which leaves the reader ready to chant, just let them do it already. It also encourages the reader to root for them as a couple, which is part of what makes the ending so damn devastating. I won't spoil the ending for you, but suffice it to say, I almost threw my e reader.

This is the part in the review where we typically discuss the social justice issues. I have to be honest and say I don't want to do it, because my head is screaming, "precious, must protect the precious". The Jane True series -- as good as it is -- has a history from the very beginning of being highly erased. This time, the story is largely set in the U.K. which is a country, which is anything but White. and yet at best there is a mentioning in passing of a person of a colour. There is no way to possibly justify the erasure, given where Peeler has chosen to set her story.

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Jul 24, 2012 Chichipio rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, jane-true

Hmm... no. Sorry, but just no.

Halfway through the book I had already decided it wasn't my favorite of the series, but it was well on its way to a solid 3. Then it came the last chapter. Contrived is the kindest word I can use to describe it.

It's like she tried to pack all the punch that the rest of the story lacked into one "shocking" and "surprising" last chapter. The quotation marks should give you a clue as to how well I think that worked out. I was even chanting in my head "don't go there, d...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Karissa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the fifth book in the Jane True series by Peeler. The sixth (and final) book in this series, Tempest Reborn, is scheduled for a May 2013 release. This was an excellent read, I really enjoyed it a lot. The story is getting more and more epic, and Jane is really growing into her new powers.

Jane and crew are forced to travel to London to face off with an ancient evil known as the Red and White. Jane will have to learn how to navigate the politics of European supernaturals as well as earn th...more This is the fifth book in the Jane True series by Peeler. The sixth (and final) book in this series, Tempest Reborn, is scheduled for a May 2013 release. This was an excellent read, I really enjoyed it a lot. The story is getting more and more epic, and Jane is really growing into her new powers.

Jane and crew are forced to travel to London to face off with an ancient evil known as the Red and White. Jane will have to learn how to navigate the politics of European supernaturals as well as earn the trust of the local supernatural rebel group. Jane will also have to learn to wield her magical ax and her substantial magical power. If she can’t get everyone to work together and control her own power then London and the world at large will be at risk. Poor Jane, all she wanted was to do some sightseeing, spend time with Anyan, and eat some really stinky cheese....

This was a great in installment in this series. Jane is finally growing into her power and she has been working hard to do this. It was great to see a heroine actually spending time training to use her power; I hate it when heroines just..bam!...suddenly understand how to use a power...especially when they are not super strong to begin with. Jane is nervous and reluctant about stepping up as a hero, but when push comes to shove she finds her metal. It was so fun to watch her grow as a character in this book.

There is a lot of humor throughout, as with previous novels in this series. I continue to enjoy Jane’s internal arguments between her Virtue and Libido; they are just so quirky and so Jane. You have to adore Jane as a character; she quirky and funny and likable and dependable.

The other characters are great too. Anyan is in this book a lot and we learn a ton more about his very long history. Blondie is in the book quite a bit more too and we learn more about her background as well.

There are a bevy of new characters that join the story: some are from the European Supernatural leadership, some are European supernatural rebels. They are all decent characters and well done.

I loved the mythos and history of the Red and White. The whole mythos is well thought out and interesting. The Red and White makes for an absolutely awesome enemy. The Red tends to take the form of a Dragon...so yes we do see Jane fighting a dragon in this novel which is so, so cool! There are some truly awesome battle scenes in this book and major landmarks in London take some serious damage.

So what about Jane and Anyan? There are some very touching and sensual scenes featuring these two in the book. They start to get intimate and get interrupted a lot...to the point where I was frustrated for them. The scenes are well done and very sweet. I love that Jane is a one man woman.

The story ends with an absolutely huge event that I immediately wanted to read more about. It was a great ending, a huge cliffhanger, and just absolutely awesome.

Overall I really enjoyed this installment of the series, it was my favorite one yet. There are some awesome battle scenes, a wonderful mythos, humor, and great characters that are fun to read about. Jane has come so far from being the book store employee in Rockabill. I can’t wait to see what the sixth and final book brings to the series! Highly recommended for fans of humorous urban fantasy.(less)

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Jun 20, 2012 Julia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, romance, arcs

Bubbly, witty, and libido cranked to eleven, Jane True is the perfect hero. TEMPEST'S FURY is my favorite book of the series, shadowing Jane as she starts a new relationship and saves the world... more or less in that order.

While many urban fantasy heroines find themselves in the position of being heroes, Jane is the first one I've read who has time to anticipate this role being thrust upon her. From axe lessons to rallying the troops, I enjoyed how Jane shoulders this burden. Even better, thoug...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Cher rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This will be my second time trying to write a review for it,If it fails again, I will take it as a sign to leave it the hell alone. That being said, I'm still not sure how to rate this book. I've even given myself a few days tocalm down and really think about this book. You know your in a sad state,when your crying for fictional characters but the ending of this book, left me heartbroken.My love of Anyan came in the first book and while I was in Jane's world, I hoped that they would finally get...more

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Oct 02, 2012 Laurie: Almost Faemous rated it 5 of 5 stars

Original review on my blog Urban Fantasy Review

*Sigh* I don't know where to begin. Let's start with Ms Peeler you are a cruel, cruel writer. Ok I read all five books in this series one after the other, the first one was kinda ok but they kept getting better as I kept reading so I kept reading them. I wanted to know what shenanigans Jane was going to be up to next. Then with some trepidation I finally sat down to read Tempest's Fury, dontcha hate it when you are at the last book written in a se...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

WOW... this book was a nonstop, action packed, roller coaster of a ride. Jane True and Co were nonstop in their race to stop the resurrection of an ancient evil bent on taking over the world. While at times, things were a bit over the top and comic booky, Jane's snarky remarks and internal monologues kept things from becoming too cartoonish. Her growing relationship w/ Anyan was sweet and lovely and it was nice to see her finally happy. She was also starting to grow into her powers and shake her...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Rose rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

This was my least favourite so far from an excellent series - 3.5 stars, not bad but a slight let down. There is so much to love in these books - the humour always tickles me, Jane's character development throughout the series, lot's of interesting & well drawn charecters (shout out to the fabulous & larger than life Grizzie!) and of course the yummy Anyan.
I did find myself becoming exasperated with the storyline which seemed slightly repetitive & how many times can a couple be inter...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Lisa Wolf rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: supernatural, favorite-characters, urban-fantasy

I just love me some Jane True! And that Anyan isn't too shabby either.

Tempest's Fury picks up right where the previous installment in Jane True's adventures ended -- with our heroine Jane being whisked off to England to fight a war. What an evolution for the self-doubting small-town girl from the first book! Jane is now coming into full possession of her magic, and her growing confidence is quite delightful -- as is her growingly frustrated desire for the sexy barghest who is constantly by her s...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Cindy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was sooo looking forward to this book. I waited for it impatiently and when it came I set it aside for a lesser read, wanting to savor the foreknowledge that I would be reading a magnificent book. All the prior Jane True books were so good you just tore right through them. Then I made a BIG mistake. First I read a friends review, which went on to say how she hated the way this book ended, and I couldn't help it-I turned to the last page. I know, I know...shame on me, but what I read there shoc...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Mirjam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

Tempest's Fury is an enjoyable installment in the Jane True series! Not perfect, but I certainly had a good time. What I like about this series is that Jane is just your ordinary person. She found out about being a halfling in Tempest Rising. Ever since that momentous event her world has been turned upside-down. Not only does she have considerable magical power, but she is also involuntarily drawn into supernatural politics while being looked down upon by a lot of the most powerful fullbloods. J...more Tempest's Fury is an enjoyable installment in the Jane True series! Not perfect, but I certainly had a good time. What I like about this series is that Jane is just your ordinary person. She found out about being a halfling in Tempest Rising. Ever since that momentous event her world has been turned upside-down. Not only does she have considerable magical power, but she is also involuntarily drawn into supernatural politics while being looked down upon by a lot of the most powerful fullbloods. Jane has a difficult time seeing herself as anything but average and ordinary, but neither this nor fear will prevent her from trying to help. Unfortunately that help requires an awful lot. Jane feels far from comfortable in her role as the champion whom everyone expects to defeat the big threat...

The characters continued to delight me. For the most part. The British supernatural powerplayers were quite amusing. Jane had her work cut out for her trying to convince the two camps, Alfar and Halflings, to put aside their animosity and opposition to unite against the new threat. Both are cliché slick politicians working the crowds who possess a rather maffia-like way of dealing with powerful supernatural travellers... Of course their very power and wealth makes them very useful allies against The Red & White, but evil is seductive and not everything is as it seems...

Personally I wouldn't call Tempest's Fury action-packed. There are plenty of stand-offs or moments when they rush off to intercept someone or get to something before the enemy does, but actual fighting does not happen all that often. I do think this will change in the next installment, however.

What kept me from loving it big-time was the fact that Jane was more preoccupied with her relationship with Anyan and her desire to go sightseeing than with their mission. Like when they were on the look out for someone and she goes shopping for cheese with Anyan! I also wasn't charmed about the numerous moments where Jane and Anyan almost have sex, but someone or something always interrupts them. It took the focus away from the threat they are facing and kind of diminished it for me. How can Jane possibly spend so much time getting worked up about the lack of sex, her relationship with Anyan and sightseeing Europe when she is supposed to prevent something evil and immensely dangerous from rising? Her priorities seem a bit faulty and I felt sorry for the rest of the world...

However, overall I had fun reading this book and catching up with Jane, Anyan and Blondie again. Nicole Peeler does something very evil by the way by ending the book with a big fight and a nasty and frustrating cliffhanger. I hate having to wait so long to find out what happens next!
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Jun 15, 2012 Kt from A Book Obsession.. rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: received-for-review

Review originally posted on my blog: A Book Obsession..

Jane is still relatively new to the supernatural world, so the last thing she ever expected to be was the Champion, someone chosen above all others to fight the good fight against evil. But sometimes fate likes to play her twisted little game and right now Jane's up to bat. She'd much rather be spending time getting to know the yummy Anyan in their new relationship, but when duty calls, someone has to step up to the plate. Unfortunately gett...more Review originally posted on my blog: A Book Obsession..

Jane is still relatively new to the supernatural world, so the last thing she ever expected to be was the Champion, someone chosen above all others to fight the good fight against evil. But sometimes fate likes to play her twisted little game and right now Jane's up to bat. She'd much rather be spending time getting to know the yummy Anyan in their new relationship, but when duty calls, someone has to step up to the plate. Unfortunately getting everyone to follow her won't be easy as she is seen as anything but powerful. Now she has to prove to herself and others that she has what it takes or everything they know will be lost. Failure is not an option.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I was really frustrated with how much focus was placed on Jane and Anyan's relationship rather than the actual action and series plot progression. Actually, the relationship itself wasn't the problem as I am a huge fan of the two of them together. In fact, I have been practically salivating for the two to FINALLY get together. And therein lies the problem. Tempest's Fury continued the trend of Jane and Anyan trying to be together, but anytime they started to even remotely get physical some major event would interrupt them. Then they would "fix" that immediate problem and then try again to be together only to have something else happen to muck things up. The pattern continued like that for most of the book, and after the third time I literally yelled at my book saying "Oh come on already!!" To make matters worse, Jane got the brilliant idea in her head for them to take things slow to get to know what another. What? I mean the past few books haven't been enough really? Build up and tension in a book can be a good thing, especially when it pulls the reader further into the story. However, in this case, I think it was just taken too far to the point where once the gratification finally came, I was so far frustrated that it wasn't really worth all the build up.

So with all the major interruptions between Anyan and Jane, you would think there would have been some major developments in the war. It was more along the lines of run here, stop this bad guy, breathe for an hour then run somewhere else where there was trouble. Basically they were putting out a lot of fires and basically just temporarily band-aiding everything. Honestly that won't work for much longer, which was made incredible apparent by the terrible cliffhanging ending events. However, that being said, at least Jane seems to be making some major headway with her confidence in herself and the role she must play. I just hope that confidence doesn't go a step too far into arrogance, as everything that makes Jane so awesome would be lost.

Even though this installment frustrated me a great deal, I'm still a huge fan of the series. I just absolutely love Jane as she is pretty much guaranteed to double me over in laughter multiple times in each book. I mean the arguments in her head between her virtue and libido are nothing short of hilarious. Aside from the hilarity of Jane, this also series boasts an awesome cast of characters that I have really come to love. So while Tempest's Fury may be a slight road bump in the overall scheme of things, I still have to recommend it for fans of the series.

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Apr 13, 2013 Peppermintyrose rated it 1 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Honestly, this last book was awful. Jane said in I think Book 2 that she hated the "hurry up and wait" of Ryu's job, and that's all this book actually was. Hurry up to somewhere and wait. While I don't mind if there are sex scenes in the book, the constant interruptions from other characters felt extremely contrived. It's almost as if the author knows the actual plot with Jane is thin on the ground, and so she tries to create a tension that isn't there. I felt that it was a rather ham-handed att...more Honestly, this last book was awful. Jane said in I think Book 2 that she hated the "hurry up and wait" of Ryu's job, and that's all this book actually was. Hurry up to somewhere and wait. While I don't mind if there are sex scenes in the book, the constant interruptions from other characters felt extremely contrived. It's almost as if the author knows the actual plot with Jane is thin on the ground, and so she tries to create a tension that isn't there. I felt that it was a rather ham-handed attempt to manipulate the reader into continuing - and so blatant that it could be seen.

The inclusion the schizophrenic "virtue" and "libido"? Ugh. There's no part of this that is amusing. Particularly since in the first book, what I actually liked was the fact that Jane went ahead and had sex when she wanted to without having to attribute some big deal to it like she was a throwback to the 1800's. The constant inclusion of these two 'aspects' of her personality reads like a bunch of sex negative stuff. The notion that sex can't help you feel connected, and it has to be in the right order or something - all of that was boring.

Maybe if Jane had gotten laid we could have moved onto the story - but then there really wasn't anything that Jane was doing. This book, more than the last one was about Blondie/Cyntaf or as I like to call her, Mary Sue Infodump. Jane has just become the receptacle for all of MSI's information, and watching her do everything and know everyone.

I'm also super unclear as to why Jane would leave Gavin alive over and over. Considering she spent no time feeling guilty over the bunch of humans she killed, why she keeps injuring a guy who's going to have to torture someone to feel better is beyond me. Gavin is not a redeemable character, and he's not a particularly good villain. The fact that Jane constantly feels joyful victory over incapacitating him sours when I know that she just played with him and is the cause of a woman getting raped and tortured to death in future so he can replenish. Gavin is always just sort of forgotten, and he inexplicably gets free to torture and rape someone over again. Knowing what he does and what he's responsible for, this makes Jane just gross.

I can't say that I'll be continuing with this series. Jane of the first few books is gone. Which is a pity, because I liked her. Now we have someone who when it comes to battle is too busy running around in circles, and doesn't actually feature as the character of action because her and Anyan are trying to have sex somewhere while everyone else is keeping on task. (less)

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Sep 14, 2012 Kate rated it 2 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the series until I was half way thru book 4. Then it went down hill. And Tempest Fury rolled down the hill even faster.
The fifth book in the series, I found very disappointing. The ending is a cliff hanger that left me felling cheated and saddened. There are too many new characters added that it dilutes the story.
Anyan finally reveals a part of his life shedding light on who he is but still leaves him still shrouded in myth and mystery. This is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'll admit it. I am having serious trouble with this review. All I want to talk about is the ending. I know that's not fair. I can't spoil people. I can't rob them of that feeling I got when Nicole Peeler totally ripped the rug out from under me in the last chapter. Unfortunately, my brain just won't let me move past it. So I must tell you off the bat that the ending to this book is a shocking/ amazing/ horrible punch-in-the-gut cliffhanger. But I won't tell you what it is.

That being said, let's...more I'll admit it. I am having serious trouble with this review. All I want to talk about is the ending. I know that's not fair. I can't spoil people. I can't rob them of that feeling I got when Nicole Peeler totally ripped the rug out from under me in the last chapter. Unfortunately, my brain just won't let me move past it. So I must tell you off the bat that the ending to this book is a shocking/ amazing/ horrible punch-in-the-gut cliffhanger. But I won't tell you what it is.

That being said, let's go back to the beginning. The story starts with Jane on a mission to Great Britain to help Blondie deal with a new supernatural threat. Ancient elemental entities similar to the underground creature in the last book, are threatening to make a comeback. And unlike the being that imbued Jane with her new fancy ax, these beings are murderous and fierce. Blondie actually hacked up the Air and Fire beings, also known as the Red Queen and the White King, back in the day --when she was the champion of the magic ax. Their pieces were scattered around the world, but now someone is gathering the pieces to put the monsters back together again. Jane, Anyan, and Blondie have to stop it.

It's a cool story arc. It's fast moving and full of action. It takes unexpected twists and turns and it incorporates some familiar faces from past books. All this while continuing to expand the established world building.

The book is really good. I only had one complaint. That was the ridiculous number of near-sex encounters between Anyan and Jane. I was already stretched to my limit before I started the book. While I appreciate the need and desire to keep sexual tension alive, I was just flat out annoyed with all the stops and starts. The interruptions to their attempts at physical intimacy continue well into this book. And though they do eventually (finally) seal the deal --and it's fantastic, by the way-- I had lost my patience way before that point.

Back to the plus side... I love Anyan. Love. Anyan. We get to know him better as Jane does, both through his actions and through a peek into his history. --Jane continues to be a funny, earnest, and all-around great heroine. She is really growing here, yet she still manages to hold on to the core of who she is. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I have no idea when the next book comes out, which makes me even more of a wreck about the ending. But knowing Nicole Peeler it will be one heck of a series finale. I can't wait to see how she fixes this. Because she must fix it.

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Aug 11, 2012 Karen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi-paranormal-fantasy

I have enjoyed Nicole Peeler's series about Jane True. Even though a series, each book seemed to complete it's own story line. Of course, there were always ongoing stories that were left uncompleted, but these big story arcs are what kept me coming back for more - to see what would happen next in the well developed world that Peeler had created.

My issue with this book is that (to me) it seemed like 1/2 a book. The ending here isn't really an ending at all, but a cliff hanger that has me disappoi...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was eagerly awaiting the next book in the Jane True series, Ms. Peeler did not disappoint! This book was great, especially since our lovely Jane was finally with Anyan. (Can I get an AMEN for that haha). I have loved this series since the beginning, and was excited to read the next installment. It starts right where we left off last time, and it's a roller coaster from there. The action never stops. I have loved reading Jane's transformation over the past 5 books. Jane goes from being a meek "...more I was eagerly awaiting the next book in the Jane True series, Ms. Peeler did not disappoint! This book was great, especially since our lovely Jane was finally with Anyan. (Can I get an AMEN for that haha). I have loved this series since the beginning, and was excited to read the next installment. It starts right where we left off last time, and it's a roller coaster from there. The action never stops. I have loved reading Jane's transformation over the past 5 books. Jane goes from being a meek "child" to a strong, kick-butt champion. The characters are classic. First, you have Blondie, who I felt was kind of on the back burner, but still very present. She didn't have as many good lines as in the last book, but when she did have those lines, they were absolutely perfect! I even loved Hiral. I could just picture this little gnome of a guy who is completely inappropriate. I just kept laughing whenever he was in a scene (I'm weird I guess). Then, you have the wonderful, sexy Anyan. There are absolutely no words for Anyan that can describe the love I have for Anyan. Any scene with him (which is basically every scene in the entire book) was spectacular. I was unbelievably happy that him and Jane were finally together. I was never really a fan of Ryu, so this was my dream come true. Jane's libido also was hilarious any time it popped up.

The ending left me screaming! I literally threw my book across the room because I was so upset. Then, I scrambled to go get it because I wanted to make sure 1) that I read it right, and 2) when I found out I did, that there was no sneak peek at the next book (which I was disappointed to find, there wasn't). WHY????? Why Ms. Peeler, would you do this to us???? I can't even type what happened, it is so shocking. I never saw it coming in a million years, and I applaud Ms. Peeler for doing it. I usually can figure stuff out, but she just blew me out of the water. I really wish I had a time machine right now so I could hop in it, and get the next book.

Even though I know this book is meant for an adult audience, I thought the "sex"/sex scenes were a little more racy in this book than all the others. Since I'm 18, it's not that shocking, I mean I know what goes on and everything haha, but I expected it to be a little more like the other books regarding those scenes. This is the main reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, but I would really give this book 4.5 if I could because the sex doesn't bother me that much.

I would highly recommend this book to all people, especially fans of the series. Just be prepared to be shocked so hard, you might not want to be sitting at the pool when your reading this haha. I just wish May 2013 wasn't so far away. (less)

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Jun 30, 2012 Melissa added it

The latest in one of my urban fantasy series. I like the Tempest books for Jane's wry, funny voice and the original world-building (though I could do without the constant internal back-and-forth between Jane's libido and her virtue, a quirk that starts out as cute and gets overused to the point of me wondering if Jane needs medication). I caught a glimpse on an Amazon review warning of this book's cliffhanger ending, and man, was it right. Major, major cliffhanger, the kind that's so intense you...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Erin Talbert rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, favorites

This is by far the best book yet, although the completely shocking, cliffhanger ending had me yelling "NOOOO " far longer than any other book I've read. I think it may have even upset my stomach a little. As others have noted in their reviews, a small part of what was shocking is that these books have always been wrapped up so well, that a cliffhanger wasn't expected all -- especially that shocking. That said, I must again say this has by far been the best book yet. The character development and...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-scifi, series

I was wavering between three and four stars, but decided on four because I love the author's tone and the characters and the whole Jane story in general.

I didn't really like that it took place in Europe; I wanted more of Rockabill. Also, I really didn't like the ending. (view spoiler)...more

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May 02, 2013 Julia Phillips rated it 2 of 5 stars

I have to say that I didn't enjoy this as much as the earlier books. There was too much focus on the love (lust!) interest between Jane and Anyan and I found myself skipping over some rather purple prose in places. I'm not averse to good sexin' in a book, but it was just too much that ended up being too tedious.

The other thing that spoiled it for me a little was the almost travelogue nature of the story in places. Perhaps because I grew up in London, but I found the descriptions of places and mo...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

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Nicole D. Peeler is off on another adventure! This time, she’s moving to Pittsburgh to teach in Seton Hill’s MFA in Popular Fiction. Yes, folks, she’ll be mentoring up and coming urban fantasists as they try to break into the publishing world. Or, as she likes to call it, “infecting them with her madness.” In the meantime, she’s still writing Urban Fantasy for Orbit Books and taking pleasure in wh...more

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