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Bound (Unleashed #1)
by
Lee Taylor (Goodreads Author)
Ursine Edwards was a normal, well-adjusted teenager prior to Summer vacation. Now, he has unintentionally married a demon, fallen into line with a wolf-pack, and is being hunted by witches as well as the government, who are all in turn trying to use Ursine for their own devices.
Kindle Edition, 1st, 346 pages
Published
October 1st 2011
by Firefly & Wisp Book Publishing
(first published September 30th 2011)
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Lee Taylor’s Bound gives us a change in the paranormal genre as it was written in a first person MALE point of view. I absolutely love female characters but let’s face it, there’s an abundance in the paranormal world.
Ursine, the teenage protagonist is your normal teenager with a not-so-normal problem when he awakens in an unknown world, but still keeping his humor intact to help him get through his ordeal. Taylor’s writing style makes sure that you feel all of Ursine’s emotions. Besides the well...more
Ursine, the teenage protagonist is your normal teenager with a not-so-normal problem when he awakens in an unknown world, but still keeping his humor intact to help him get through his ordeal. Taylor’s writing style makes sure that you feel all of Ursine’s emotions. Besides the well...more
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more like a 1 1/2 *.
It's not that i didn't liked it, it's just so confusing.
English is not my first language but I've been reading it, almost exclusively, for 10+ years so i consider myself pretty OK at it but with this book i kept having to go back a page or two because i thought, "wait! how did Si get here? did I miss something?" only to find that while the author had a nice idea for a book and i think that he got the teenage boy frantic pace right, he just kept the whole book as if it were...more
It's not that i didn't liked it, it's just so confusing.
English is not my first language but I've been reading it, almost exclusively, for 10+ years so i consider myself pretty OK at it but with this book i kept having to go back a page or two because i thought, "wait! how did Si get here? did I miss something?" only to find that while the author had a nice idea for a book and i think that he got the teenage boy frantic pace right, he just kept the whole book as if it were...more
Aug 10, 2012
Jessica
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1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
sucked-too-bad-to-finish
My first impressions of this book are that the author is trying way to hard to use flowery descriptions for everything. I am hoping the story line picks up soon, because this could get old. Also discouraging is the main character... He is handsome, popular, rich, and has great parents. Who gives a crap about the problems of the perfectly spoiled little rich boy, even if the problems are magical? Oddly, this seems to be a trend among male paranormal fiction writers, and it's pretty awful. I hope...more
So the plot to this book is actually pretty interesting...the method in which this book is written however, is just too much for me to continue.
The conversations being had in this book were so awkward. It was as if everyone was standoffish with each other, even with their mothers or best friends. It never found a rhythm that flowed. There was also just way too much unnecessary banter. It didn't amount to anything other than filling up space on the page. I don't like that. And Si had an issue wi...more
The conversations being had in this book were so awkward. It was as if everyone was standoffish with each other, even with their mothers or best friends. It never found a rhythm that flowed. There was also just way too much unnecessary banter. It didn't amount to anything other than filling up space on the page. I don't like that. And Si had an issue wi...more
Sep 21, 2012
Young Adult. Paranormal Resistance Review
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5 of 5 stars
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Woah. Where to start? This book is fast paced and action packed. Ursine (Si) is out partying with his friend Mike when he collapses. When Ursine comes round he is thrown into a world that he had no idea existed. He meets Witches, Werewolf's, Vampires (Not the nice heart throb kind either!), A special government agency that are hell bent on capturing him, Demons and warlocks. The characters are well thought out and developed, some likeable, some not. Si is a teenager with a lot of testosterone! W...more
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I'm going to keep the spoilers to a minimum, but I can't NOT mention the coolness of the paranormal creatures we get to meet in Bound. They are fantastically cool, unqiue and dangerous, a combination for one awesome book!
I know this has been mentioned in other reviews, but I'm going to say it again: the first person MALE point of view was a great change. I absolutely love female characters, but in the paranormal world we are loaded with them, for good or ill. Getting a different persepctive was...more
I know this has been mentioned in other reviews, but I'm going to say it again: the first person MALE point of view was a great change. I absolutely love female characters, but in the paranormal world we are loaded with them, for good or ill. Getting a different persepctive was...more
Firstly I have to admit I struggled to get into this, I thought for the beginning of a story I was overloaded with characters and settings, it seemed to go from one place to another to another quite rapidly and I did consider not continuing.
But... if you know me.. then you know my biggest hate is not finishing a book simply because it actually maybe seriously fantastic!
Just like this one really turned out to be =)
I was totally engrossed by the middle and actually couldn't put it down. In fact I...more
But... if you know me.. then you know my biggest hate is not finishing a book simply because it actually maybe seriously fantastic!
Just like this one really turned out to be =)
I was totally engrossed by the middle and actually couldn't put it down. In fact I...more
I like the story but I feel that it gets a bit confusing in parts. I think that more description maybe needed in the areas where there are so many of the main characters. The story line is Si (Ursine) is a shifter just like the wolves only he shifts into another animal, one that is linked to his family. There are 2 wolf packs the Summers & Winters. Winters is run by Lycaon & Si is now part of his pack. The Summers want Si for themselves but it is never revealed way in this particular boo...more
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Bound (Unleashed #1), is a shifter book with a twist. Ursine’s world turned upside down; he finds himself with a ‘gift’ that feels, to him, like an impossible burden to bear (pun intended)!! We follow Si, as his journey continues as he reaches his destiny. Along the way, he finds himself unexpectedly married to a demon, Tessa, who was not happy about that! In the second book, I really hope to see a romance spark between the two, maybe? Ursine’s witty, comical humour and smart comebacks had me gi...more
This book was a bit confusing at times. I have to admit, the story idea could have develop well, had it been given a chance. And, it was way too fast at times.... Don't get me wrong; I love fast-paced books... But this was... Hmm...
Ursine has just discovered that he is a Therianthrope.... A trait connected to his family... When he suddenly shifts outside a bar, his world tilts upside down.... Suddenly, he seems to be the target of Vampires, Witches, Immortals, Summer wolves, who are Rival Lycant...more
Ursine has just discovered that he is a Therianthrope.... A trait connected to his family... When he suddenly shifts outside a bar, his world tilts upside down.... Suddenly, he seems to be the target of Vampires, Witches, Immortals, Summer wolves, who are Rival Lycant...more
There has been a lot of hype around this book. Sadly I cannot understand why. Ok so the main character Ursine is ok, but he does get rather annoying at times. Same goes for his 'friends'.
The writing seems rushed and very erratic, and it had me wanting to throw my kindle across the room at times. Why rush something? why not take your time and have your masterpiece read well, read asthough you have enjoyed writing it, instead of reading as though you couldnt be bothered and just threw some ideas t...more
A bit contrived at times, but not a bad story. I mean, who is called "Ursine" and how do people not use this name to guess at what his "dark passenger" is?
But the reason for the low score is the poor use of English.
I got really annoyed with all the uses of "could of" etc for "could've".
The protagonist ties his jacket around his "waste" - either very messy or the author meant "waist".
Then we have the emergency services coming to "distinguish" the fire.
I could go on...
I hope this was a typed text...more
But the reason for the low score is the poor use of English.
I got really annoyed with all the uses of "could of" etc for "could've".
The protagonist ties his jacket around his "waste" - either very messy or the author meant "waist".
Then we have the emergency services coming to "distinguish" the fire.
I could go on...
I hope this was a typed text...more
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This book was great. I like the young Ursine. He was a smart ass kid who just doesn't have much luck in this first book. I can't imagine his luck turning around in the second one, either... First he is at school recieving mysterious texts, then the next thing you know he is off on an adventure, married to a demon, and to top it all off... she's not very happy with him. Sounds like my first wife! I had to re-read this several times to make sure the character's name was really Tes...more
This book was great. I like the young Ursine. He was a smart ass kid who just doesn't have much luck in this first book. I can't imagine his luck turning around in the second one, either... First he is at school recieving mysterious texts, then the next thing you know he is off on an adventure, married to a demon, and to top it all off... she's not very happy with him. Sounds like my first wife! I had to re-read this several times to make sure the character's name was really Tes...more
Fun Ya with a twist... I'll be honest, I didn't see this one coming. I'm not a huge fan of Young Adult books, I like the more ... well let's just say, Adult kind... but this one I loved. Ursine was fantastic. His wit and quick comebacks made me laugh nearly the entire book. I really like the plot/storyline, and was sad to see it end. I'm looking forward to the second book in this series, as I am sure you are going to put a little bit of romance between Ursine and Tessa... Right? I need something...more
I had forgotten not to judge a book by its cover when I looked at this one. Something told me to read the synopsis. Upon reading I was hooked. This book follows a young man who has a demonic bear residing with his soul. Si is thrown around in a world that he never knew existed.
I am very glad I took a chance and read this book. I was instantly intranced by this book, and I am waiting for the next installment.
I am very glad I took a chance and read this book. I was instantly intranced by this book, and I am waiting for the next installment.
My number one struggle with Bound was the evident lack of time put toward editing. I understand that individuals from the UK have different understandings of grammar and punctuation than the average American (such as myself) and I desperately tried to take that into consideration as I read, but there were too many errors to ignore.
That being said, I did read the entire book and was satisfied with the story line. I wasn't blown away, as it seemed that the "build to climax" never ceased, and when...more
That being said, I did read the entire book and was satisfied with the story line. I wasn't blown away, as it seemed that the "build to climax" never ceased, and when...more
I loved Bound! Fantastic book, Amazing author! I can't wait for the next book in this series to see what Ursine does next. Lee Taylor brung many supernatural creatures into his story - Some which I have never encountered before! I'm all for the supernatural! The fact that it was told from a male point of view also gave the story a refreshing change. I could picture this as a tv series.. FANTASTIC!
UGH! This was so horrible I ended up skimming the last few chapters. The story started out promising enough, with a good dose of humor and from a male perspective/voice, which was a nice change. But then, things went downhill quickly. So many new characters are introduced, with absolutely NO character development, that the reader is left feeling lost. To make matters even more convoluted, those same characters are almost all different types of supernaturals. I almost had the impression the autho...more
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I loved reading bound. My friend had a copy at the same time as me and we were both so excited and absorbed that we had to promise no spoilers till we had both finished. Loved the way you detail your story and Ursine is gorgeous! I laughed loads! I simply adore him! All the supernatural elements was fantastic and the witchcraft was fantastic! I loved that you had a whole selection of supernatural species! I want book two so badly! Well done, superb writing! x
I absolutely loved this book! I could instantly picture this book as a T.V. show with the funny and smart a$$ comments that the narration provides. Mr. Taylor’s imagination is awesome! We get to see fresh and new paranormal creatures unlike any we’ve seen before. I think, as some of the other reviews have started, the first person MALE point of view really added a unique touch to BOUND! I can’t wait for the second in the series. Write Lee … write!!!
I got this book for free on amazon. Let's just say I'm amazed at the reviews for this book. The reviews were the reason I read the book, but the reviews were way off base (in my opinion). I found this book extremely hard to read. The characters were boring and the story was confusing. I would not recommend this book to my friends.
An excellent book by an awesome author! I absolutley loved Ursine's story. The coming of age/angst that a teenager feels is a hit with this one. It has many laugh-out-loud moments, as well as those kick-ass ones where you stand up and cheer. Bound is excellent, and I can't wait until the second book comes into my greedy little hands!
I loved reading Bound. The characters in the book are all really well written and each with a purpose. Lee brings you right into Ursines world! It's written from a male point of view which is something that I really enjoyed! I can't wait for the sequel!
I loved this book!!!!!!!!!!! Every other comment that comes out of his mouth had me crackin up!! I love smart-a$$ characters!
The different types of paranormal characters is nice for a change, you don't really see a lot of books with more then 2 in them.
I was so sad when Bound ended :-( I didn't want it to stop.....Lee please hurry with book 2 lol
The different types of paranormal characters is nice for a change, you don't really see a lot of books with more then 2 in them.
I was so sad when Bound ended :-( I didn't want it to stop.....Lee please hurry with book 2 lol
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loved reading bound, felt like i was on the sidelines watching everything unfold. Lee brings you into the story and has some fantastic characters. Love Ursine! This book had me laughing out loud so much it was just fantastic.
I LOVE IT, it was funny ,a cute and i love si and mark :3 the history get i little confuse in the middle bud it give you the idea of grow in , that make mistakes is not so bad as you think every decisions is mean to be
Fun read, but whoever the editor was should be fired'. Tons of misspellings, incorrect words and bad grammar.
For all that though, I enjoyed reading it. I'd have rated it higher but for the editing.
For all that though, I enjoyed reading it. I'd have rated it higher but for the editing.
Wow, I loved reading bound! was gripped from the start to the finish! I really think this book is going to be a huge hit! All the characters in bound are brilliant, my favourites being Ursine and Kitty!
Lee i finished ur book & am amazed how much i liked it ! Seeing as i'm not into Demons , you tell a good story & lookin forward to ur next un ! Always hav luved Fantasy, sorry da story ended ! U COULD BE DA NEXT J K ROWLING ? WOW.
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Lee was born in Canada, but now currently resides in Dorset in the UK.
Lee is a descendent of the native american tribe Cree.
When he moved to the UK at just three years old, he resided in Bristol with his parents and sister, and lived there for fifteen years until he met his girlfriend and moved to Dorset.
Lee is now happily married to his wife and has four beautiful children.
At just 25 years ol...more
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Lee is a descendent of the native american tribe Cree.
When he moved to the UK at just three years old, he resided in Bristol with his parents and sister, and lived there for fifteen years until he met his girlfriend and moved to Dorset.
Lee is now happily married to his wife and has four beautiful children.
At just 25 years ol...more
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