Changeling (MetaWars, #2)

Jul 13, 2012 Julie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

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Holy f*ck! Seriously, and in all honesty, those were the first two words out of my mouth when I finished this book. Thank goodness the kids weren’t around. But my aunt and uncle were. They just pretended they didn’t hear me and walked away. That was a good idea; I needed some time on my own to let things soak in a bit.

Changeling by Kelly Meding is the second book in her Meta Wars series and it is a non-stop-you-barely-have-time-to-breath sort of book. Th...more Posted at Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks

Holy f*ck! Seriously, and in all honesty, those were the first two words out of my mouth when I finished this book. Thank goodness the kids weren’t around. But my aunt and uncle were. They just pretended they didn’t hear me and walked away. That was a good idea; I needed some time on my own to let things soak in a bit.

Changeling by Kelly Meding is the second book in her Meta Wars series and it is a non-stop-you-barely-have-time-to-breath sort of book. There are SO many twists that I totally lost count. And most of these twists are of the “whoa…” variety. I mean, where does Kelly come up with this stuff?! Her imagination never ceases to amaze me. I’m thinking that it’s not a pretty place in her head but boy is it ever full of crazy messed-up-in-the-very-best-way stuff. And I am so glad she chooses to share it with us.

In this series, each book is told from a different character’s point of view. That alone I find really cool. The first book, Trance, was about and told from Teresa/Trance’s perspective. Super heroes, and of course super villains, were everywhere a while back when suddenly they all lost their powers only to gain them once again out of the blue one day. Trance is about how the heroes and villains deal with receiving their powers and about how Teresa becomes leader of the good-guys. Changeling is told from Dahlia/Ember’s point of view. She didn’t have powers before – they just sort of showed up when the other Metas (good-guys with super powers) got theirs back. In this book we follow how she is adapting and what she learns about herself. Boy, do we ever.

I do like Dahlia quite a bit. She’s a little lost and a little awkward but she wants to be self-confident and sure of herself and her powers. Even though she can absorb heat and is good with fire, she seems completely real. She takes everything that she learns about herself really well. And trust me, she learns a boat load. She grows quite a bit in this book and her journey is nice to watch. As for what she is doing next…that is going to be interesting to see. I am assuming Kelly will be touching on that in the next book (which is going to be told from Ethan’s perspective).

All of the regulars that we meet in the first book are back of course. Teresa (love her), Gage (love him), Marco (love him), Renee (I really want to like her) and Marco (love him). There are also a slew of new characters that we meet in this installment and they all play a very important role in the story…and that’s all I am going to say about them. *grin*

One thing that I found Kelly did exceptionally well is what she did with the villain. At first, we think he is terrible and doing horrible things. We want him to hurt. Then we find out that he’s not that bad and that maybe there is a reason for what he is doing. Then she has us questioning whether or not he really even IS a villain. We think maybe he’s just misunderstood and deserves a fair chance like everyone else. I can’t tell you how many times I questioned my feelings for the villain while reading this. Kelly, really, you outdid yourself with this one.

I would go into the story a little more with you but really, there is just too much to tackle so I’m not even going to try. You just have to read it. Can you jump right into this one without having read the first book? I think so. But it really is neat to see how the characters deal with getting their powers back and how they come together as a group for one common goal and that’s all told in the first book. It’s a good read and very different from anything I’ve ever read. I mean, it’s about people with super powers! And it’s dark and edgy and gritty and is full of Kelly’s crazy imagination that I talked about earlier. The next book is going to be released through Simon and Schuster’s new Pocket Star venture that will specialize in Digital-First books. Tempest is due out in 2013.

I’m telling you, when I finished this book I went to my reading schedule and changed it around a bit so I can squeeze in a contemporary read. Changeling drained me completely…in an utterly wonderful way. It was impossible not to get immediately invested in this story, gripping you from page one. It made me think about what truly makes a villain and what truly makes a hero. Overall, this book left me on my a** but left me there knowing that I had just read one hell of a book.(less)

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Nov 26, 2012 Anne Odom rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is not your typical paranormal romance/urban fantasy. This book is not for you, if you are going for the girl-meets-boy, girl-and-boy-get-insatiably-hot-for-each-other, girl-and-boy-have-some-heart-rending-complication, girl-and-boy-resolve-everything-with-the-hottest-sex-ever, oh-and-also-there's-a-bit-of-adventure-thrown-in. If I hadn't been wondering "when they heck are they getting together" for most of the book, I think I would have enjoyed the overall experience more. So know going in...more

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Sep 10, 2012 William Bentrim rated it 4 of 5 stars

Changeling by Kelly Meding

In a world of mutants (my word not the author’s) there are allies and enemies but if changelings are involved how do you tell the difference?

This seems to be the second book of a series. I was not fortunate enough to read the first book, Trance. This book paints a picture of immature semi-super hero’s making mistakes and enemies while trying to do the right thing. Morality is fairly fluid as to the rule of law and biblical justice (old testament) seems to be favored.

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Aug 08, 2012 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Changeling is the second book in Kelly’s Meta Wars series, set in a futuristic and somewhat dystopian Los Angeles. We follow newcomer Dahlia Perkins as she adjusts to being a superhero and unravels a series of grisly murders that link directly to a past she doesn’t quite remember. Unlike her other series, Meding chose to use different point of view characters for each book. As such, we don’t see too much of the narrator of book 1, Teresa “Trance” West in this book. I have to say one thing I love...more Changeling is the second book in Kelly’s Meta Wars series, set in a futuristic and somewhat dystopian Los Angeles. We follow newcomer Dahlia Perkins as she adjusts to being a superhero and unravels a series of grisly murders that link directly to a past she doesn’t quite remember. Unlike her other series, Meding chose to use different point of view characters for each book. As such, we don’t see too much of the narrator of book 1, Teresa “Trance” West in this book. I have to say one thing I love about Kelly’s writing is that she nails the voice of her characters by really getting into their heads and writing in first person. First person can be limiting and difficult to convey information but Kelly pulls it off effortlessly.

Being the second book in a series, Meding not only had to provide a stand-alone story with an engaging plot but she also had to provide enough hints and tidbits about the first book to clue readers in, especially if it had been a while since they’d read book 1 or if they were just picking up book 2 without having read book 1. Overall, I think Kelly did a good job weaving in small details about what the characters had previously gone through. It had been quite a while since I’d read book 1 so some of it didn’t quite click in my head. But that may have just been me. It is definitely a skill I need to master, finding the right information to connect one story to the next. I do wish we had seen a little more of some of the characters and how their relationships developed between the end of book 1 and book 2. We heard about Dahlia and Marco (one of the other Metas) and their friendship and failed romance but we didn’t get much of a sense of that relationship in the book. It was a bit more tell and not enough show. But I understand why some of that had to fall by the wayside. The larger story arc and Dahlia’s evolution were the real focus of this book.

Another aspect of the story that I found very well done was the case the team began investigating at the start of the book and where it ultimately led by the end. It had enough twists and turns to keep the story line moving. That is one aspect of the urban fantasy/detective type genre that I have still yet to master and I am definitely going to use Kelly as an example of how to weave in new leads and false starts.

I found Dahlia to be a very dynamic, layered character. Kelly has a knack for creating strong female leads. Dahlia has the advantage of being new to the superhero gig and so provides the reader a fresh look into the world and the other people around her. In a way she got to play detective and go out on her own and try to solve the puzzles that kept popping up around her. The lone wolf approach didn’t always work well for Dahlia’s personal safety but it moved the story along nicely and provided good points for character development. I liked how Kelly used someone from Dahlia’s past to introduce a new aspect of the Meta world and help lead Dahlia to a new personal truth.

My only quibble, and it really is a small one, is that book 3 in the series (coming out next year) won’t be in Dahlia’s point of view. From what I’ve read it switches to Ethan “Tempest” Swift. Not that I’m not going to enjoy it because I’m sure I will. But, I really connected with Dal and was saddened to find out we’d be switching narrators again in the next installment. I’m sure we’ll still see Dahlia around as the overall series arc progresses, but I’ll miss her unique voice and perspective.(less)

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Jul 05, 2012 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Meding's Changeling is just as action packed as the first book in her Meta Wars series, Trance. This book picks up after the events in Trance with the Meta crime fighters setting off on their own. This book does switch narrators from book one with the team's newest member taking the reigns. Dahlia quickly won this reader over though, and I am glad that Meding chose to give readers a switch in point of view. Dahlia finds herself the target of a mysterious enemy which puts the lives of her friends...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I don't even know where to begin. I want to begin at the ending, because I am still shaking my head... kind of... stunned by how it all went down. I won't spoil you, of course, but I will say that never in a million years did I expect what happened in those last few chapters.

This is book two in Kelly Meding's MetaWars series, but the main character is no longer longer Trance. Dahlia, the newest member of the super-hero team has taken the lead role. The story is told from her first person POV.

It'...more I don't even know where to begin. I want to begin at the ending, because I am still shaking my head... kind of... stunned by how it all went down. I won't spoil you, of course, but I will say that never in a million years did I expect what happened in those last few chapters.

This is book two in Kelly Meding's MetaWars series, but the main character is no longer longer Trance. Dahlia, the newest member of the super-hero team has taken the lead role. The story is told from her first person POV.

It's been six months since the events of book one and the heroes-formerly-known-as-Rangers are setting up shop in an old mansion they're using as a home-base. Dahlia is still learning her powers and she still feels a little like an outsider in the group. They are trying to find their place in the world, helping the police where they can -- keeping humanity safer. Their latest case is a gruesome one. Someone is killing people and leaving only the husks of their victims behind. Something Bad happens early on that forces the team to pursue the killer without Trance.

Over and over, this book shocked me with the way things unfolded. I was prepared for several deaths. In fact, I remember thinking to myself that the series would end once Kelly Meding has finally finished killing off all the characters. But it really wasn't that simple. There is so much play about what makes a hero and what constitutes a villain. Doing the wrong thing for the right reason. Shades of grey. It made it hard to know even where my own loyalties lie. Meding made these characters straddle a very uncomfortable line, prompting me to feel both empathy and revulsion, along with my confusion, paranoia, whatever emotion makes your mouth hang open until you realize you look like an idiot.

There's a bit of romance here, but it's not as clearly defined as it was in Trance. There are all of these big emotions between Dahlia and Noah, but 1) not enough time passes for it to be believable for me and 2) there is not much in the way of outward expression of these feelings. (ie. No getting busy.) Yet I found myself rooting for them... then rooting against them... then rooting for them again. And then the end came and my head exploded.

I know you may be thinking to yourself, "Jen, this is the worst review you have ever written. It tells me nothing." At least, that is what I am thinking as I write it. Because I am so damn afraid of spoiling it. All I can say is that it was good. It took me on a crazy ride. I still have not recovered. And I'm very conflicted about the ending. I'd really like the circumstances to change in the next book.

Rating: B(less)

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Mar 13, 2013 Judith rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed, paranormal-romance

This is the second book in the MetaWars series by Kelly Meding. This book is told from the point of view of Dahlia Perkins, aka Ember. We were introduced to her in the first book, as a newly found Meta with the ability to absorb flames and heat. 6 months have passed since the ending of Trance and the former Rangers are working on putting together the house that they will be using as a base of operations. We find out that Dahlia has access to a trust fund set up by the father that she has never s...more This is the second book in the MetaWars series by Kelly Meding. This book is told from the point of view of Dahlia Perkins, aka Ember. We were introduced to her in the first book, as a newly found Meta with the ability to absorb flames and heat. 6 months have passed since the ending of Trance and the former Rangers are working on putting together the house that they will be using as a base of operations. We find out that Dahlia has access to a trust fund set up by the father that she has never seen, as she was an illegitimate child. She uses this money to purchase and refurbish the large mansion and grounds that the team is living on. Currently, the team is also starting to work some small cases with the LAPD and starting to gain the trust of the local law enforcement agency.

It is during their first big case, called out to discuss what exactly happened to all the insides of a man left near a dumpster downtown that this book really gets going. All that is left of the gentleman is the outer skin, kind of like a slip cover. At first the team is afraid that it is the work of another Meta, but it is not a skill any of them had ever heard of before. The team finds out this is not the first such case and start looking into the background of the first man found. He was a janitor at a facility called Weatherfield. One that Dahlia is familiar with, as she investigated it during college and ended up graduating last in her class due to not able to substantiate claims she made about the facility.

During this time, Dahlia is also put in charge of hiring an electrical company to redo and update the team's base. She vaguely remembers going to high school with a student who's family were electricians and decides to start with them. Upon meeting Noah, the boy she once had a crush on, running the family business, Dahlia's feelings are rekindle and it looks like romance is in bloom. Unfortunately, things are not what they seem, in either situation.

I went into this book really hoping to love it as much as the first one. But I found that wasn't to be the case. First of all, the main character changed to Dahlia, and I hadn't really connected with her from the first book. Second, all the fun comic book action of the first one was hard to find in this second book. And finally, I just kept going "Say What?" due to the outlandish plot points. I know, I know, the series is about people who basically have super powers in a futuristic world that has been ravaged by their in-fighting. But it just felt like this second book took a sharp right turn away from where it was headed. There wasn't even a good resolution to the book. I finished reading it feeling, just "meh". I am giving it 2 stars on Goodreads. Such a disappointment from the first book, Trance. (less)

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Jul 25, 2012 Turtles rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-modern

WTF, this book was just weird. I was kind of disappointed after reading the first book that the author decided to re-use the premise of a shape shifter/power stealer kind of thing as the leading villain again. I was also disappointed by all the raving injuries and deaths in the story (again). It's frustrating to get attached and have that person die. (view spoiler)...more

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May 24, 2013 Denise rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2013

I loved Trance, the first book in the series, alot and Dahlia was one of my favourite characters, so I was thrilled to find out that Changeling featured her as the protagonist. A great read with an awesome finale that left me very much looking forward to the next one!

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Feb 04, 2013 Kricket rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

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Normally I try not to spoil stuff in my reviews, but I'm not sure I can do that this time. So fair warning, there are spoilers.

I was seriously disappointed in this book. I really enjoyed the first book of this series, Trance, but this one just falls so flat.

First, Dahlia was such a weak character after reading about Teresa. And at first, it works. Dahlia is new to the group and uncertain of her place in it. But her character didn't change much...more Orignally posted on kricketskonfessions.blogspot.com

Normally I try not to spoil stuff in my reviews, but I'm not sure I can do that this time. So fair warning, there are spoilers.

I was seriously disappointed in this book. I really enjoyed the first book of this series, Trance, but this one just falls so flat.

First, Dahlia was such a weak character after reading about Teresa. And at first, it works. Dahlia is new to the group and uncertain of her place in it. But her character didn't change much by the end of the book. If anything, she sounded weaker by the end than she did in the beginning.

Second, this book was both predictable and then confusing. I totally saw it coming that Noah would be a bad guy. The moment the whole Changeling thing was explained I said to my self, "And Noah is totally one of them". The middle of the story was one big ball of What the Hell is Happening. There is so much misdirection that it's just too confusing.

Third, the ending is totally insane, in a bad way. There is a cool fight scene, granted, with bad guy characters we just met and so have no emotion towards because their motives are weak. But the very end is totally wrong. I understand having a cliff hanger at the end. The first book had that a little bit, in the form of "Now that's we're all together what do we do now?" Which totally works. But this? "Oh look, I'm stuck in my boy friend's body with no way out, I guess I'll go to sleep now." No.

This book was hovering at a three or four stars for me until that ending. And I really hate giving this such a bad rating. It makes me sad because I liked the first book so much.

I do think this book suffers from that Second Book in the Series Syndrome. Where the first book is a solid start, and could pretty much be a stand alone book because all the major loose ends are tied up. Authors write the first book that way because there's no guarantee that the rest of the series will be published. But then they write the second book and to make sure that you will read the third and fourth book they leave a lot of ends loose. Forcing you to read the next books if you want to know what happens. And for the most part that's okay and it works. But this time around, leaving such a huge issue up in the air is just maddening.

There is a third book coming out soon, like later this year, and while I want to know what happens I'm not sure I'll be reading it.(less)

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Jul 17, 2012 Pamela / SpazP rated it 4 of 5 stars

Dahlia Perkins, also known by her Meta name Ember, is basically the proverbial new kid on the block with the Ranger Corps. She only recently discovered her powers, and is the newest recruit to the group. She has yet to find her place or her purpose, except for following Trance's lead. It has been six months since their showdown with Specter in the first book, Trance, and their biggest concerns lately are picking out new paint and light fixtures for their new headquarters. That all changes once E...more Dahlia Perkins, also known by her Meta name Ember, is basically the proverbial new kid on the block with the Ranger Corps. She only recently discovered her powers, and is the newest recruit to the group. She has yet to find her place or her purpose, except for following Trance's lead. It has been six months since their showdown with Specter in the first book, Trance, and their biggest concerns lately are picking out new paint and light fixtures for their new headquarters. That all changes once Ember becomes the intended victim of a shooting, which temporarily takes out Trance and leaves the group without an immediate leader.

First thing you need to know about this book is that you won't read anything else out there like it. It is unique in its creativity. The series itself is compared to XMen, but it is so much more than that. The story was very reminiscent to me of the X-Files. There are some crazy twist and turns that will have you gasping. And don't get too attached to any one character, because Kelly Meding ain't afraid to take them away from you. I enjoyed the romance aspect of Changeling, as well, it is very unconventional and definitely not a prominent aspect of the story, but it adds clamorous tension, and I felt very connected to the hero. Just know this is not a romance story at all, this is all about the action!

Changeling is a GREAT book. The pace is full-force, the action never lets up, the story is super good and unique, the entire cast of characters are very compelling, and I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish. There are at least three moments where the story went BOOM! with its revelations. Changeling, and the MetaWars series in general is unlike anything else out there right now.

Events that occurred in the first book of the MetaWars series, Trance, do play a role in this book. While I don't think a reader would be entirely lost picking up here, I do most definitely recommend starting with the first book to get the full impact of Changeling.(less)

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Apr 27, 2013 Paris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, books-i-own, kindle, series-continuation, 2013, must-read-author, must-read-series

The first book in the Meta Wars series, Trance, was one of my favorite books of 2011. I love superheroes and really there just aren’t enough books out there that feature them. Kelly Meding’s series is fresh and exciting and with Kelly I know that I am always going to be surprised by what she does next. You really cannot predict how things will turn out.

Going into Changeling, I had expectations and now looking back I don’t know why since I have been reading Kelly’s work for a while now. I expecte...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-releases, genre-urban-fantasy

*Genre* Science Fiction
*Rating* 3.5-4

*Review*

My first thoughts upon finishing Changeling were holy shit does Meding love to torture the hell out of her characters! The second thought was, I definitely want more of Dahlia to see what happens next to her! I loved the first book, Trance, and was eagerly waiting for Changeling to come out so that I could find out who the next character to be introduced was and what diabolical evil plans Meding had for her characters. Of course, one thing lead to ano...more *Genre* Science Fiction
*Rating* 3.5-4

*Review*

My first thoughts upon finishing Changeling were holy shit does Meding love to torture the hell out of her characters! The second thought was, I definitely want more of Dahlia to see what happens next to her! I loved the first book, Trance, and was eagerly waiting for Changeling to come out so that I could find out who the next character to be introduced was and what diabolical evil plans Meding had for her characters. Of course, one thing lead to another and I ended up waiting nearly a full year before reading this book! Luckily, I have Tempest, book # 3, on my Kindle ready to go, and Meding does a wonderful job of tying the two books together without getting doing a bunch of info dumping.

Changeling turns the page on Trance's story and instead tells it from a relative new comer to the Rangers in 22 year old Dahlia (Ember) Perkins. Dahlia has the ability to absorb heat and extinguish fires. Kind of reminds me of the Fantastic Four's Johnny Storm except for the full body flare ups. As we learn, 6 months ago, Dahlia was a fledgling investigative journalist before her powers decided to manifest themselves in full glory.

Now, as the newest and youngest member of the so called Ranger Corps (Metas), she brings a whole new element to the table for Trance to turn to. I kind of felt for Dahlia in many ways. She's a relative outsider to the group. She was left with a butt load of money that she uses to help Trance in rebuilding their new home. She finds herself actually leading the investigation into the mysterious body dumps that are happening around town after an incident involving Trance sidelines her for most of the book.

The other Rangers all grew up together and their parents were Rangers themselves. They went 15 years struggling for an identity not knowing what would come next. When Meding digs digger into Dahlia's past, we find things aren't always what they seem, and you are kept in the dark until the full mystery and villains are unmasked to their full intent.

Meding doesn't throw Trance or any of her other Rangers into a corner and forget about them. Nope. She's still around as the default leader of the Meta's which also includes Renee (Flex) Duvall, Ethan (Tempest) Swift, March (Onyx) Mendoza, and Gage (Cipher) McAllister. This is a true team effort even though most if not all of the events surround Ember.

What really excited me about Changeling was the possibilities it brings for a newer, badder, and more devastating villain under the guidance of The Overseer. Meding really kept her cards close to her chest in not revealing too much information about the Overseer, and why he hates Dahlia so much. Dahlia's own personal discovery and the ending left me weeping like a freaking baby. As mentioned above, it's a wonder that anyone survives in Medings world. She has a brutal tendency of putting her characters through the wringer and watching them struggle in order to survive. If you haven't read her Dreg City books yet, PLEASE DO SO!!

The MetaWars series is set, mostly, in a Los Angeles that was devastated by the so called MetaWars 15 years ago between the Meta's and the Banes. It has been compared to a Dystopian novel in that regards. If you are a fan of comic book heroes, then you will enjoy this series as much as I have. Another bit of awesome news is that Meding is currently working on book # 4 called Chimera which is supposed to release later this year (2013). ::Fingers crossed::

Published June 26th 2012 by Pocket Books(less)

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Aug 10, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 3 of 5 stars

This one was a little different than the first book. I loved Daliah's POV but I think I liked the villan meta better and adding in mad scientists and genetic projects. It was just a little over the top for me to believe. But overall it was not a bad book. The ending left a lot to be desired though and its going to be a long wait to see what happens to our team next!

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Jul 01, 2012 Samantha rated it 4 of 5 stars

It was a pretty good read. You can find my review here: http://calliopedomain.blogspot.ca/201...

Also, there's a contest to win a copy of either this or the first book in the series on my blog: http://calliopedomain.blogspot.ca/201...

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Nov 12, 2012 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

This series is definitely gaining steam. In the second book of Meding's MetaWars series we get to learn more about the newest Meta member, Dahlia Perkins. Lots of twists and turns and of course a pretty good cliffhanger at the end. I am SOOOOO glad that we will be getting book 3 in the near future.

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Feb 03, 2013 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone how likes Urban Fantasy

Shelves: favorites

Initially I was shocked as I started reading to find that I was no longer hearing from Trance (The voice of book one) but instead was following Ember a character in the series that we had just started to know.

As always Kelly's books manage to surprise, even when you think you may start to see the ending develop the plot twists and becomes anew.

I won't give anything away, just tell you that you should really give Kelly Meding a chance if you haven't yet. She is an amazing offer and I look forwa...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Jenn rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

What...

The...

Hell.

Upon reaching the end that was my only thought.

Yeah. I feel like a shark was jumped at the end. The ending was a giant WTF for me. Okay, the entire story was. To the point where I don't care who the big scary villain is in the next book.

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Dec 16, 2012 Eric rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, superhero-fiction

I'm 100% sure that Kelly Meding knew what she was doing when she named her characters Ace, Joker, King, Queen, and Deuce. As a tip o' the hat to George R.R. Martin, it was a nice gesture. But otherwise, I dunno. These Wild Cards don't add up.

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Jul 05, 2012 Debbie rated it 4 of 5 stars

This time the story is from the point of view of Ember/Dahlia. She's the one that controls fire. At first things are going smoothly. The Metas have moved into their new digs, but as they're working they realize they need an electrician and that's the pivotal moment that changes everything.

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Jul 16, 2012 Anci Sköld rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a book!!!!

Twist and turns when it comes to the plot.... high tempo.... great storytelling....

I don´t know if I love or hate the ending, but let me tell you - didn´t see that one coming!

I WANT MORE!! NOW!!

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Jul 03, 2012 Katt rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really Liked the Book not sure if I liked the ending. I was worried b/c I love Kelly Medings Evangeline Stone books and was so sad they ended. But with all her writing this book kept me intrigued. Will want to read the next book in the Series.

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Sep 18, 2012 Hobart rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

I'll be honest -- when I saw that this sequel would have a different narrator/central character than Trance, I lost a lot of interest in it, and really only started the thing since I'd already spent the $$ and had a mild dose of curiosity. Within 20 pages, though, I was in--hook, line, sinker, and probably even rod and reel.

The same fun, excitement and heart that characterized Trance, are fully present and accounted for in this installment. This is a great world that Meding has created for us,...more

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Jun 30, 2012 Stuart Macmartin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, urban-fantasy

Captivating to the end. For some reason I had to keep stopping to remember who was who. And the ending was definitely odd. But a compelling read. Will read the next one.

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Jul 29, 2012 Annie (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Kelly Meding crafts an intricate plot that is sure to keep you guessing. Just when you think you know what will happen, Meding shocks you with a premeditated move you didn't see coming. She managed to pull several twists on me and I'm still reeling!

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May 28, 2013 Wogc rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-list, science-fiction

Quite a good reading :) I'll read the following two books with pleasure...wonder why they are only in ebook format though....

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Jun 14, 2013 Tina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: post-apocalyptic, urban-fantasy

The author is not afraid of knocking off a major character and introducing new ones to the mix, and this installment in the series is no exception. Some of the main characters are likeable and some are not-so-likeable, and it will be interesting to see how (or if) they grow up as the series progresses.

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Jul 19, 2012 Darcy rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, super-heroes, uf

I really liked the first book in the series, but this one was so different. I was ok with the way things started, but then when a whole different species was introduced I was leery. I hated how isolated Dahlia seemed from the group, or when she was with the group see seemed like the odd man out. I really hated how the book ended. It seems to me that the author has written herself into a corner with these 2 characters. I will read the next book in hopes it goes back to the goodness that was the f...more

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Sep 08, 2012 Pamela rated it 3 of 5 stars

Rated 3.5

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Oct 31, 2012 Jenni Ebba rated it 2 of 5 stars

Sadly, nowhere near the caliber of the first. Review to come.

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