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Unnatural Law (Darwin's Children #2)
by
Natasha Larry (Goodreads Author)
Seventeen-year-old Jaycie Lerner’s psycho-kinetic power surge is over, and her astounding powers are under control for the time being – sort of. As she struggles to maintain her humanity in the face of the awesome terror and responsibility of her abilities, she also yearns for the chance at a normal life – and a relationship with Matt Carter, the best friend she had to lea...more
Paperback, 284 pages
Published
October 26th 2011
by Penumbra Publishing
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Cover
Well, the cover is absolutely gorgeous. I love that Allison is portrayed instead of Jaycie ... I even think I like this cover a LOT better than the cover for Darwin's Children (sorry Natasha!).
I don't know how many of you watch America's Next Top Model, but the portrayal of Allison on the cover reminds me of the pale blonde chic on ANTM that is fascinated with blood and ... oh my God ... now that I think about it, her name is Allison, too!!!! Coincidence? I think so...
Plot
There's quite a bi...more
Well, the cover is absolutely gorgeous. I love that Allison is portrayed instead of Jaycie ... I even think I like this cover a LOT better than the cover for Darwin's Children (sorry Natasha!).
I don't know how many of you watch America's Next Top Model, but the portrayal of Allison on the cover reminds me of the pale blonde chic on ANTM that is fascinated with blood and ... oh my God ... now that I think about it, her name is Allison, too!!!! Coincidence? I think so...
Plot
There's quite a bi...more
The second installment of the DC series blew the hinges off! With the amazing character-building that Larry did in the first book, she was able to really throw this storyline into high gear. Without spoiling anything, I would like to mention the return of the Matthew Carter: love this kid!!! Jaycie is definitely maturing and her annoying, whining moments are fewer and less obnoxious. Haylee is, as always, awesome. The De-Vah return in greater capacity and the twists and turns never stop!... that...more
Continuing where Darwin’s Children left off, Natasha Larry’s Unnatural Law deepens the characters of the curious fairy/angels, while adding an interesting twist to evolution and the existence of superhero teenagers. The timing is pleasing, with slow revelations leading up to the twist, though an uncertain sense of coincidence lessens its force—most likely book 3 will reveal how such coincidences are orchestrated behind the scenes.
The writing is aimed at teenagers and I had a little trouble with...more
The writing is aimed at teenagers and I had a little trouble with...more
Unnatural Law picks up where Darwin's Children left off - after Jaycie's power surge and now she struggles to control her unlimited power. Jaycie is depressed and moody, which makes her control even more tenuous. But Jaycie's not the only one going through a tough time right now. Allison, Jaycie's mother figure, is lonely. She wishes for someone she can be with and not put in danger because of her physical strength. Allison is now suffering from strange dreams and her abilities are 'off', misfir...more
I love these books because they are so unique and the world building is very descriptive and imaginative. There are vampires and fairies but unlike any other Paranormal teen read out there today.
I love Jaycie, and watching her learn how to control her powers is an intriguing one that you really don't know what is going to happen, whether somebody will actually end up getting hurt or not because she has not control. I also love the ensemble of characters, we get to know more about each person fr...more
I love Jaycie, and watching her learn how to control her powers is an intriguing one that you really don't know what is going to happen, whether somebody will actually end up getting hurt or not because she has not control. I also love the ensemble of characters, we get to know more about each person fr...more
REVIEW: So impressed after reading this book! I have to say book 2 in the Darwin's Children series was great. I cannot imagine how hard it was writing these books. There is so much detail and things happening, yet you can easily follow it. Super impressed! This book was so exciting all the way through. The characters were still amazing, and I loved that Matt was brought into the story more. I really liked how there were several things going on at once that all tied into each other. Jaycie is try...more
An intriguing idea with a setting in Northern Alabama, which was a nice change, Larry offers readers a superhero set of characters that will leave many feeling satisfied.
Character development was not as strong as I would like to see in a sequel. I feel many of them were stagnant, but if readers enjoyed the first book it will not matter to most of them in the second, as long as Larry provides true development in the third.
The pacing of this novel was spot on. The author thrusts readers right int...more
Character development was not as strong as I would like to see in a sequel. I feel many of them were stagnant, but if readers enjoyed the first book it will not matter to most of them in the second, as long as Larry provides true development in the third.
The pacing of this novel was spot on. The author thrusts readers right int...more
This novel picks up where the first novel in the series, Darwin’s Children, left off as Jaycie works to remember and understand her powers and abilities after her power surge. I very much enjoyed this novel, especially as Jaycie and Haylee have now begun to mature to a point that they’re extremely likable characters. While Jaycie does occasionally lapse in her ability to control herself, her selfishness and jaded personality has all but disappeared, and she really works to do what is right throu...more
Okay so I don't think this book was as good as the first but overall I think the series is pretty good.
So besides the characters I talked about in my last review there are a few new faces, first of all you have the Dey-Vah Gaurd who protect Jaycie's family each individual person has their own guard. If I'm honest I didn't like them very much they were too clingy but I think that was the whole point of them in the first place, there is also Alonzo but I won't say much about him because it will ki...more
So besides the characters I talked about in my last review there are a few new faces, first of all you have the Dey-Vah Gaurd who protect Jaycie's family each individual person has their own guard. If I'm honest I didn't like them very much they were too clingy but I think that was the whole point of them in the first place, there is also Alonzo but I won't say much about him because it will ki...more
First Thoughts:
It was a fun read overall, I especially enjoyed that I didn’t have to read the first book to understand all the dynamics of this world. The author did a great job on integrating the events that happened in the first book while continuing the story at the same time. And the concept of this book itself was intriguing and filled with fun and I enjoyed it very much. With this story came laughter, suspense, mystery and the ever need for more time.
Plot:
The plot had all of the elements...more
It was a fun read overall, I especially enjoyed that I didn’t have to read the first book to understand all the dynamics of this world. The author did a great job on integrating the events that happened in the first book while continuing the story at the same time. And the concept of this book itself was intriguing and filled with fun and I enjoyed it very much. With this story came laughter, suspense, mystery and the ever need for more time.
Plot:
The plot had all of the elements...more
A family of superheroes -- what's not to like?
No sophmore slump here.
Okay, second time around. There were a few small problems I had with the story, *coughs* Matt, but it was still a good story.
Pacing, decent.
characterizations, decent, but maybe it's me, but the characters were a little too perfect. "You almost killed me!" "I'm sorry!" "That's okay. I love you!" "Oh, I love you!!" *smooches* The characters could've been more dimensional. There was an effort made, but could be better.
story, needs...more
No sophmore slump here.
Okay, second time around. There were a few small problems I had with the story, *coughs* Matt, but it was still a good story.
Pacing, decent.
characterizations, decent, but maybe it's me, but the characters were a little too perfect. "You almost killed me!" "I'm sorry!" "That's okay. I love you!" "Oh, I love you!!" *smooches* The characters could've been more dimensional. There was an effort made, but could be better.
story, needs...more
Unnatural law(Darwin's book two)
This book picks right up from book one.. So I would suggest making sure to read first book. The teenagers keep on the path and our superheroes face twists and turns.
We have characters that we learn a lot more about this time around. Jaycie is trying to keep her powers under control, Haylee is learning about ability, Allison is just well she is figuring out everything , and Matt seems to hold the answers to all the problems. We meet new people along the way..Natas...more
This book picks right up from book one.. So I would suggest making sure to read first book. The teenagers keep on the path and our superheroes face twists and turns.
We have characters that we learn a lot more about this time around. Jaycie is trying to keep her powers under control, Haylee is learning about ability, Allison is just well she is figuring out everything , and Matt seems to hold the answers to all the problems. We meet new people along the way..Natas...more
I am a huge fan of Natasha's book Darwin's Children, so I was super excited to read Unnatural Law. Natasha has really brought something totally new and exciting to the YA paranormal book scene. Yeah, there are vampires and even fairies, but not like any I've ever read about before.
Once again I was quickly drawn in to the character's lives. They are written in such a way that they seem very real. While I was reading Unnatural Law it felt more like I was hearing their voices in my head rather than...more
Once again I was quickly drawn in to the character's lives. They are written in such a way that they seem very real. While I was reading Unnatural Law it felt more like I was hearing their voices in my head rather than...more
In this book we're dealing with the aftermath of Jaycie's power surge. Basically John, Allison, Haylie, and Mason are all rallying around Jaycie to help her try to learn how to control all of her power. It's not going so well. Jaycie is overwhelmed by her power and also she likes using her power against other people. Obviously she is causing some drama for all of her family because they have to do damage control.
I don't want to give anything away. This book has some amazing twists and turns. Ja...more
I don't want to give anything away. This book has some amazing twists and turns. Ja...more
Once again, the connection with Jaycie and her family as characters is a strong one. I found myself being scared, relieved and saddened as the characters came to feel the same thing. The worst part of this book is that I only want to eat when they do, and since time for them is faster than it is for me, I ate too often.
This book has me feel like I am in Alice’s rabbit hole…curiouser and curiouser. The tension in the story is a slow building one; however you do not get bored or lost as you read....more
This book has me feel like I am in Alice’s rabbit hole…curiouser and curiouser. The tension in the story is a slow building one; however you do not get bored or lost as you read....more
I really liked the way this story unfolded. The book deals with the aftermath of Jaycie's surge (her powers surged, causing her to become much more powerful than she already was). She has to learn to control all this power, which is hard. It gets away from her sometimes, causing her to do things without thinking about the consequences.
Everyone's lives have been changed because of Jaycie's surge, and everyone's trying to settle into the new swing of things. We learn some interesting things about...more
Everyone's lives have been changed because of Jaycie's surge, and everyone's trying to settle into the new swing of things. We learn some interesting things about...more
Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this novel as much as the first. That wasn’t to say it’s a bad novel because there are lots of good aspects, particularly the plot. I just found the character foundations dissolved and the characters themselves became more childish and verged into the unbelievable whilst they were meant to be maturing. At first I really enjoyed the impact of the opening of the novel and I thought we were really going to get a dark, exciting story.
“If no one got there fast enough, th...more
“If no one got there fast enough, th...more
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My Thoughts:
First before I say anything else, let me just say that this is a BOOK TWO in a series. This is going to have spoilerish bits with regards to BOOK ONE. So if you have NOT read the first book – all you need to know is I LIKED THIS BOOK. Now, stop reading here so you don’t ruin the first book, and go start reading it. =D
This book has a lot going on in it, and I am not really sure what I can say that isn’t totally spoilery. The synopsis sums it up fairly well. In this book we not only
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In this second installment of Darwin's Children, Jaycie is still trying to get a hold of her powers. Yes, her power surge is over, but she is now more powerful than ever and it's too much for Jaycie to handle.
Allison is acting strange, and no one knows why. She seems very distracted...about something.
The Core's Guardian fairies are weakening, they don't know why, but it's very dangerous...having that they can't protect Jaycie and her family.
Also, vampires are being...more
In this second installment of Darwin's Children, Jaycie is still trying to get a hold of her powers. Yes, her power surge is over, but she is now more powerful than ever and it's too much for Jaycie to handle.
Allison is acting strange, and no one knows why. She seems very distracted...about something.
The Core's Guardian fairies are weakening, they don't know why, but it's very dangerous...having that they can't protect Jaycie and her family.
Also, vampires are being...more
Unnatural Law, by Natasha Larry, is a strong follow-up to book one in the series, Darwin's Children. Teen phenom Jaycie Lerner has been dominated by a surge in her powers, rendering her vulnerable to the overwhelming force of her own mind and body. Her family, made up of her father and closest friends, lifelong and new, are coping with the fallout of Jaycie's surge, and there to help control her. Her closest friend-turned boyfriend, Matt, just wants to know what's happening to the girl he loves....more
First off, the cover. I must admit that the cover for this second installment is much more appealing than the first. This cover somehow offsets the first one and I am finding myself liking the Darwin's Children cover more as seen as a set rather than on it's own.
Shall we talk about what's inside the cover, though? I loved this book! Author, Natasha Larry has created such an amazing series. I love that the focus still remains to be on love and family...or at least for me it is. This series is ful...more
Shall we talk about what's inside the cover, though? I loved this book! Author, Natasha Larry has created such an amazing series. I love that the focus still remains to be on love and family...or at least for me it is. This series is ful...more
I think it could have ended sooner and that would have made it more awesome.
I fucking love, looove Matt! What a character turn around... from borderline sissy to total, alpha male badass. Mmm. Smart, hot boys are fun. Plus, he's funny as hell with John.
It was a yummy, yummy read.
I don't really like the Dey-Vah, LMAO. They really need to get it together. Plus all that appearing out of no where shit... and they're all douchey.
I even loved Clarissa even though she's a psycho astral traveler.
Yay...more
I fucking love, looove Matt! What a character turn around... from borderline sissy to total, alpha male badass. Mmm. Smart, hot boys are fun. Plus, he's funny as hell with John.
It was a yummy, yummy read.
I don't really like the Dey-Vah, LMAO. They really need to get it together. Plus all that appearing out of no where shit... and they're all douchey.
I even loved Clarissa even though she's a psycho astral traveler.
Yay...more
First, I enjoyed the cover of Unnatural Law more than the cover of Darwin's Children. I love the colors blue and green together and the model is definitely how I pictured Allison. However, I did not like the book as much as I liked Darwin's Children. It was hard for me to get into most of the book. I did like the fact that Matt was involved more in this book and I didn't see his part coming at all. Also, I liked the addition of new characters like Alonzo. It will be interesting to see how his re...more
4.5 stars
I'm so happy I found this series. I like this book more than the first one. Funny and full of action. All the characters are awesome, especially Jaycie, Matt, & Haylee. I even loved Clarissa even though I'm sure I wasn't supposed to, but she was just too funny. I hope there is a third book coming out.
I'm so happy I found this series. I like this book more than the first one. Funny and full of action. All the characters are awesome, especially Jaycie, Matt, & Haylee. I even loved Clarissa even though I'm sure I wasn't supposed to, but she was just too funny. I hope there is a third book coming out.
From the beginning I felt myself getting caught up in the story, which again I've yet to find any other to match it. And I doubt I ever will, it's such an original story...
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Loved it!! Can't wait for book 3!!!
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Natasha Larry was born and is still alive. She has an M.A. in American History, making her a professional cynic. Apart from writing the Darwin’s Children series, she is a self-proclaimed comic book nerd and urban fantasy junkie. She resides with her daughter in Alabama.
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“Haylee thought of all the supernatural creatures that could kill her... a vampire or even a vampire slayer, and became angry at the idea a fairy might end her life tonight.”
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