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Somnium (Halos #1)

by Keri Lake (Goodreads Author)

4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 · rating details · 33 ratings · 18 reviews

A work assignment in Kittery, Maine should be routine for Allie Lynch; nothing more than to prove herself as a brilliant engineer. Instead she finds herself torn between two men: a gorgeous military guard, Colton Briggs, and her devilishly handsome colleague, Drew Costa. To resist temptation, Allie does the only thing she can: she throws herself into her work.
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Published December 16th 2011

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Apr 09, 2012 Natasha (Intertwined Blog) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Somnium by Keri Lake is a very likeable read, but I suggest that this book not to be read by anyone under the age of 18 because of some adult themes.

While reading Somnium, I found that the book started off a bit slow, but I guess that's just because this is the first book in the series and like many other author's Keri had to build the back story. So I sugges...more

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Apr 24, 2013 Lolita rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.

It was okay, but not great. I got this book from the author to review. What immediately grabbed my attention was the beautifull cover, dark and mysterious. Those two words also describe the story pretty good. There was a bit of that dark feel throughout the whol book and there is much mystery. There where so many mysterious things happening that I wanted to know what was really happening, but the story didn't really drew me in. It was inte...more I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.

It was okay, but not great. I got this book from the author to review. What immediately grabbed my attention was the beautifull cover, dark and mysterious. Those two words also describe the story pretty good. There was a bit of that dark feel throughout the whol book and there is much mystery. There where so many mysterious things happening that I wanted to know what was really happening, but the story didn't really drew me in. It was interesting enough and I wanted to finish it, but there where also many things that could've been better.

First the story. The story starts a bit slow and boring and it really took me some time to get into the book. Overall I liked the story, there was enough mystery and questions to keep me reading. The lead character Allie sees strange things that aren't there and strange things keep happening. She almost dies a few times and all the while I got the feeling that there was something more. Ofcourse there was something behind it all, but I think the explanation was a bit too less and a bit too late. At the end of the book I was still left wondering what exactly happened and who had caused all those almost deaths for Allie. The story was full of small problems and mysteries and it felt like it didn't add up. In the end we do get the explanation, but it just felt a bit off. I had to piece the pieces together myself. You have to thin it through and them come to the conclusion who must have caused what, but it isn't all spelled out.
For the most part the story feels like some kind of ystery and the supernatural plays only a part late in the story. This books is in fact a paranormal romance but again there are some sex fantasies of Allie and at the end some sex scenes, but the focus lies more on the myserty I think. I had the feeling the story only came really alive at the end of the book.

Then the characters. Somehow I just didn't like Allie, she came over as a bit too naive. And I just couldn't really connect with her. Also when she first comes at the work place where she is going to work she immediately falls in love with two guys. Well obsessed is maybe a better word. She meets them once, both are a jerk and she keeps (day)dreaming about one of them, her day dreams are very vivid and consists of sex scenes. But she hardly knows these guys! Even when the story continues I just couldn't understand why she loved those guys. I also found their relationship progresses too fast.
My favourite character of the book is Getry, the innkeeper. She was like a kind of mother figure to Allie, always helping her, cooking breakfast and dinner for her and just being a very nice and welcoming innkeeper. But she also has a drak past and has lost people very important to her. I liked her. We don't get to know much about most of the characters, this bothered me a bit, but we do get a view at Getry's past and I quess this is another reason why I liked her. I felt I knew why she was this way and that behind that happy exterior she still feels the pain.

The worksite. A big part of the story takes place at the worksite and even at the end of the book I still have no idea what kind of work they actually do. The work space is a military bases and Allie writes reports, there is a field and people who work there. But I just kept misisng the whole picture, what exactly they do and why. And because such a huge part of the story takes place here I would've liked more explanation about the work itself and Allie's part in it.

To conclude: I liked the book, there was enough mystery and questions to keep me reading and the supernatural elements where interesting. But the story was a bit slow and boring at first and the explnation was a litle too less and a little too late. I couldn't really connect with the character, but I did like Getry. The romance developed too fast and felt shallow. Overal an oké book, but not great. (less)

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Feb 08, 2012 Jeanbooknerd rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Somnium is one of the few books out there that literally grabs you by the wrist and takes you on a wild adventure. Led by an amazing author, you are presented with a book that will surely satisfy any reader. Keri Lake’s eloquent writing style compliments how beautiful this book is and allowed you to actually experience the tension, exhilaration, and inscrutability of the characters. Even the way she introduces characters was simply remarkable.

Allie as the MC was genius. She’s not only smart and...more

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Dec 17, 2011 Nookmom (Courtney) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Rating: 3.5 stars

I want to start by saying I would consider this a little more urban fantasy than paranormal romance. Allie is an environmental engineer who has been sent on assignment to a military base. She only plans to be there for a few short months before heading back to Virginia Beach. Poor Allie! If only she knew how much her life was about to change. As if being plagued by nightmares and having to stay in a town where young women are disappearing without a trace wasn't bad enough, she h...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Urban Fantasy Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

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From the synopsis I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from the book itself. I kind of thought it was going to be part love triangle part action based book. So when I started reading the book I was a little bit surprised when I found that it started off pretty slow. While books that start slowly tend to get under my skin, I gave this one more of a chance, and it was more a slow start since the author was laying down the fou...more To read this review and more like it check out my site www.ufreviews.com

From the synopsis I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from the book itself. I kind of thought it was going to be part love triangle part action based book. So when I started reading the book I was a little bit surprised when I found that it started off pretty slow. While books that start slowly tend to get under my skin, I gave this one more of a chance, and it was more a slow start since the author was laying down the foundation of the story, which I understand.

Once the book started going I found that the book had a pretty good pace. There was a lot of guess work going on from me, I kept trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I actually felt that the book was more suspenseful than action, which I actually enjoyed a lot more. I really love books that keep me guessing, it keeps my imagination fired up, and I love it even more when I think I have figured out what is going to happen next and then something entirely different happens.

As for the main character, Allie, I felt like she was really kind of a great character. I identified with her and really pulled for her to figure things out and just overall I liked her. She is a really smart girl, but she is also able to stand on her own and definitely has a mind of her own. Plus I also really like the way her personality kind of feeds off the other characters she surrounds herself with. They all kind of compliment each other with their different personalities.

That being said the story was lacking in a couple of parts. I had some issues with some of the mystery element within the book, some of them weren't fully fleshed out, and I am one of those readers who really hate loose ends. I don't like finishing a book, and then finding that I didn't get all the answers I was looking for. Also I felt like some of the romance elements in the book were almost kind of forces, like the book needed more romance so the author put in a few more scenes. I didn't think they were necessary to the characters, and felt forced.

Overall, it was a pretty decent book, but it needs a little bit of work. It was definitely suspenseful and there were some romantic elements within it, but if you are a reader who need their book to be completely fleshed out, I think you might have some of the same issues with the book as I did. But if you are in the mood for a decent story telling, then maybe you should check out this book. (less)

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Mar 06, 2012 Mandy Sickle rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone who's into urban romance

Recommended to Mandy by: I received it off goodreads giveaway

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I received the book off the good reads giveaway. I admit I stared at the book for days before I started it. The cover art is beautifully done, and I was nervous I might not like the book. For me it started out a love hate relationship. In part because I'm the kind of person that typically let's my imagination run wild while I read and this book started out slower then I'm used too. The authors writing style is a little different then I'm used to so it also was a little frustrating at first. How...more

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Dec 21, 2011 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

I agree with the above review. A little more urban romance, and would have liked some more answers and maybe a little more development with relationships. However, as said previously it is the first book.

Overall, I thought this was a fantastic read that I didn't really want to put down. Every time I thought there would be a breaking point for me to stop, I would develop another question or curiosity. I truly enjoyed the plot and the mystery of it all. It was a fast paced read with really no dull...more

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Dec 27, 2011 J.A. Belfield rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm not that well read in the angel/demon path of the pnr genre--this is only my second foray. And whilst it was a far throw from the first one I read, this one was still enjoyable--in a weird and darkly twisted kind of way. No, it's not scary. Maybe if I try and organise my thoughts, the comment will make more sense--which probably warrants a random rambling alert.
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- the opening seemed a little slow. HOWEVER, I think if it had been sped up much more, the attraction/connection that Alli...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Carly Wallace rated it 5 of 5 stars

Hea y'all Anne here and with a review for Somnium Halos #1 by Keri Lake, and aren't I glad I got to read this book. Now this book has absolutely no lack of adventure and jaw dropping situations as the MC Allie Lynch is a magnet for all kinds of trouble as well as gorgeous men. Colton the silent strong type watches Allie from afar but is a constant in her times of desperate need! Drew the aroogant ego driven one is all over Allie but for reasons you wouldn't think. Both men have Allie in their s...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Terri Rochenski rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 That is.

Couldn't wait to get this book in the mail from Amazon, but they took 3 - THREE - weeks to get it to me. That's a whole different story, though.

I loved this book from the very beginning. Ms. Lake took her time setting the stage: Dark, rainy, ominous. I knew heavy, bad things lay ahead. While some might complain of this making for a slow start, it hooked me with a capital 'H'. I couldn't wait to find out what happened on the next page. And the next. And the next. Could NOT put this b...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Nathalia rated it 1 of 5 stars

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By the hirsute cleavage of Queen Victoria! I couldn't even get halfway through the book! Lake's writing style simply drove me up the walls; it was just far too choppy with unnecessary descriptions of mundane events. The protagonist was also getting on my nerves with her constant narration of her raging hormones. I would appreciate the book more if the protagonist was less of a horny bimbo, and more of a professional who doesn't try to hit on every attractive guy she sees.

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Jun 12, 2012 Candice Bundy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book is a paranormal romance where the main character Allie (who I liked because she was in a male-oriented profession and didn't take any crap for it) is torn between two love interests. Both are guys she works with. One is a guard, Colton, and one is her coworker, Drew. Now, by the blurb we're pretty clear we're dealing with angels and demons in this book, and one of the frustrations as a reader is that there's a slow ramp up in the beginning. However once things get going there's good te...more

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Jan 29, 2012 April rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I won this book on goodreads. I would definitely recommend the book to others. I couldn't stop reading the book. The plot had me trying to piece the puzzle together...why does Allie have these dreams, what are the red specks in the dirt, what type of creature is Cole and Drew...At the completion of the book, some of my questions still remained unanswered. I can't wait for the second book! I love the suspense and mystery surrounding the plot.

I enjoyed the main character, Allie Lynch. She seemed...more

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Dec 31, 2011 D.W. Davis rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A love story with a twist, several twists. I read in small doses at first, not wanting to miss any details, but as the story developed and I came to empathize more with the MC I found myself having a harder and harder time putting it down for things dinner with the family or getting a good nights sleep. It will draw you in, spur your imagination, and awaken your fears.

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Jan 03, 2013 Marlena rated it 5 of 5 stars

Can't wait for the next one.

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Jan 28, 2012 Amy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Feb 25, 2012 Emmy Swain rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"Excellent!". Paranormal, love and excitement made this a difficult book to put down. The details could not have been better, as I visualized the setting of my own backyard. Keri Lake's Halos-Somnium is enchanting, with a suspenseful twist to insure your interest in the next of her series.

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