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Clutch (I am Just Junco #1)

by J.A. Huss (Goodreads Author)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 · rating details · 190 ratings · 62 reviews

How long can you lie to yourself before it all comes apart?

In 2152 the avian race is on Earth looking for something stolen from them decades ago – their genetics. At the center of the search lies the Rural Republic; a small backwards farming country with high hopes of military domination and a penchant for illegal bioengineering.

19 year old Junco Coot is the daughter of th...more

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Published October 1st 2012 by Science Future Press (first published September 16th 2012)

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Apr 20, 2013 JennyJen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, kickass, what-a-heroine-should-be, curveball-city, deliciously-gut-wrenching, don-t-talk-about-it-be-about-it, gritty, hero-whose-ass-i-wanna-tap, new-adult, not-what-i-expected, read-2013, reviewed, romance-sans-the-cheese, sexy-sexy-mofo, she-is-not-just-a-pretty-face, solid-series-start, there-s-a-twist

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3.5 Stars

This one isn’t going to be easy to review. I’m torn. I had a hard time deciding on whether to round up to 4 stars or down to 3. I ended up on 4, because I felt the story was unique enough to stand out. On the one hand, I liked the MC, the world is unique, and there are many twists and turns to the story. On the other hand, there were very long periods of info-dumping via long, boring conversations.

Junco Coots, aka Whosoever-named-me-fuckin-hated-me, is one kickass MC. She...more

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Jan 29, 2013 J.A. Huss added it · (Review from the author)

Picture yourself standing at the edge of a dock...

Now picture yourself lost in your own head, utterly unsure of yourself, surrounded by people who want to use you, take you away, or simply kill you.

This is Junco Coot, aged 19, year 2152, daughter of the Rural Republic’s ranking commander. Assassin, semi-famous athlete, and on the run.

In front of you is a mountain lake...

In front of you is your future. A future filled with secrets so heinous you’d rather not remember them, thank you very much...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Heathermags rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: series-sf

**UPDATE** I hate to do this to the author, but I revised my review to a four star because after reading book two, I just liked it so much more than the first one. Fledge is hands down, IMO, a five star read and I wanted to make sure that satisfaction was clearly illustrated in my reviews. **Back to review**

WOW! Such an emotional roller coaster ride. This book has a lot going for it - a kick-ass heroine, a sexy guy, and lots (and I do mean lots) of action, blood, guts, and fighting. Fun read and...more

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Nov 23, 2012 Penni marked it as to-read

This series surprised me! In a good way though. "Just Junco" turns out to be a foul-mouthed heroine and the series totally kicks ass.
This book has excellent pacing and you have a ton of questions, but they do get answered in great timing!
Now I am not a huge Sci-fi fan. I read it to mix things up and sometimes I find a gem in the mix. This is definitely one of those gems :-)
The science fiction was there but not overpowering, most of this story takes place in low tech rural areas, but the urban hi...more

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Nov 09, 2012 Rebekkah Ford rated it 5 of 5 stars

This futuristic story, set in the year 2152 surprised me because honestly I don’t read these types of books. However, as the story progressed, twisting around dark corners from scene to scene, I was pleased at how the author managed to sprinkle some horror into this stewing pot of illegal bioengineering and deception.

Nineteen-year-old Junco Coot is the main character in this imaginative tale. As a child she was trained to be a soldier in the Rural Republic where her father was ranking commander....more This futuristic story, set in the year 2152 surprised me because honestly I don’t read these types of books. However, as the story progressed, twisting around dark corners from scene to scene, I was pleased at how the author managed to sprinkle some horror into this stewing pot of illegal bioengineering and deception.

Nineteen-year-old Junco Coot is the main character in this imaginative tale. As a child she was trained to be a soldier in the Rural Republic where her father was ranking commander. She knows how to handle a gun and in fact is a trained sniper. I was hoping for more scenes displaying her sniper skills, but that’s just because I’m personally interested in expert marksmanship. But Junco is one tough chick who knows how to handle herself and has a foul-mouth that fits her character perfectly. And although she’s a capable person–a survivor who not only can put up a good fight but knows how to live off the land–she’s also emotionally fragile and harbors fears that grounds her and makes her a believable character.

After Junco crashes a military vehicle called a Goat, she meets Tier. He’s an avian which is basically a human with wings and talons for feet. He’s considered an alien because avians don’t live on earth. I liked his character except it annoyed me when he called Junco “darlin’” but that’s just my own personal pet peeve. Aside from that, I enjoyed getting to know him and the history of his people. At first, though, Junco views Tier as the enemy and attempts to kill him several times. However, circumstances bring them together, and Junco finds herself struggling to trust him.

Here–in my opinion–is where the story picks up and captures my interest. They end up in a cavern inside a mountain which happens to be a breeding ground for nightdogs. Those creatures freaked me out, and I shared Junco’s horror when they chased and attacked her. I was pleasantly surprised when the author threw this into the story. Another scene that chilled me to the bone was when the bots were chasing after them down underground tunnels. After Junco fires at them, they explode, then self-reassemble into more bots.

Holy, shit!

They cannot be totally eliminated.

This was one of many action-packed scenes throughout the book.

Junco also has a house that’s a sentient being.

How cool is that?

The author has a great imagination, and she skillfully intertwines these surprises without overwhelming or diminishing the story. I have to admit, I was hoping, Junco and Tier’s relationship would develop more. It ran hot and cold throughout the story, leaving me to wonder if they truly have feelings for each other.

During the chaos Junco faces, she discovers she’s been betrayed by the people closest to her and just about everything in her entire life is smoke and mirrors. I’m not going to go into the whole sordid detail about how tragic it is to find out you’ve been manipulated mentally and physically by a sinister government for their own twisted agendas. You’ll have to read the book to find out. I don’t want to spoil it for you.

I was going to give this story 4 stars. However, the author’s awesome imagination and ingenuity deserves 5 stars. I recommend this outrageous book because it’s worth reading.
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Oct 29, 2012 Leah rated it 4 of 5 stars

I reviewed Clutch, Fledge, and Flight for the I Am Just Junco blog tour by Bewitching Blog Tours so this review pretty much covers all three books.

This science fiction series by author J.A. Huss totally took me by surprise. "Just Junco" turns out to be a foul-mouthed super badass heroine and the series totally kicks ass.

In the first pages of book one we are introduced right away to Junco, our heroine who is by no means a girly-girl. She's the type who knows all her weapons and firearms, would pr...more I reviewed Clutch, Fledge, and Flight for the I Am Just Junco blog tour by Bewitching Blog Tours so this review pretty much covers all three books.

This science fiction series by author J.A. Huss totally took me by surprise. "Just Junco" turns out to be a foul-mouthed super badass heroine and the series totally kicks ass.

In the first pages of book one we are introduced right away to Junco, our heroine who is by no means a girly-girl. She's the type who knows all her weapons and firearms, would probably go nuts over a motorcycle helmet sale, and could care less about fashion and anything frilly. All she knows are secret military ops and assassinations. She's been trained to be a ruthless killer since birth and she's pretty good at what she does, but we learn that there's so much more to her and everybody wants her for themselves. Everybody here means the aliens or Avians as they are called, and the humans, all the different factions and republics. They all have an agenda and Junco is right smack in the middle of it all.

Clutch, Fledge, and Flight are pretty much made of the same stuff--they are all exciting, action-packed, and emotional in different ways. In each succeeding book, the excitement and emotional factor rise and you can't help but be swept along with it. It's hard to talk about specific events without giving anything away.

What I really like about this series is the main character, Junco, who is truly a badass killing machine, but we also see a vulnerable side to her. We see how her life has been like since she was young and we see how things affect her. We see her being constantly barraged with things that could bring any person down, but we see her cry, get hurt, and bring herself back up. She is one character that you would truly feel and root for to the end.

Another thing I like about the series is that it's very fast-paced and the story is very original. I like the author's unique writing style. I like that there's always something happening and each twist to the story is revealed at the perfect moment. Sometimes you'd think there are too many twists, but they all add to the story and come together nicely. I also like the play with mythology and religion mixed in with the science.

This series is a fun sci fi piece with a dash of dystopian and a little bit of fantasy. It really is pretty exciting and I can't wait to read what happens next.

I received review copies of the first three books for this blog tour in exchange for an honest review.

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Dec 16, 2012 Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-tour, nov-book-tour, to-read-own-it, owned-e-books, favorites

Well, lets start of with.... I LOVE this book. What an original idea. It was non-stop action and suspense, and mystery.
Junco is being hunted, not entirely sure by who for sure, but Its cool, as she herself doesn’t even know.

I love Tier, I think. Well, thing is, I am not sure if he is a good guy or bad guy, but he does have wings, and well, that makes him kindof hot, lol. Junco also says he is hot! He is an alien race (or so thats how the humans look at it) called Avian’s, and yep, they can fly....more

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Oct 10, 2012 Aaron Overfield rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

How could I not like such a foul mouthed badass girl, in a story that's not actually a YA book? The action in this book is face-paced and the world created for us is stretched beyond the limits but still believable. I would recommend this to anyone who is a sci-fi fantasy fan but sick of the typical teenage vampire, zombie, fairy worlds. The mystery, suspense, and intrigue builds around Junco in a way that keeps you needing to know what the heck is going on and who the heck this girl is.

This bo...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Erika rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, dac-2012

Title: Clutch (I am Just Junco #1)
Author: J.A. Huss
Publisher: Science Future Press
Date of Release: October 1st, 2012
Number of Pages: 320
Source: SupaGurl Tours for review!!!
Summary from Goodreads:
How long can you lie to yourself before it all comes apart?

In 2152 the avian race is on Earth looking for something stolen from them decades ago – their genetics. At the center of the search lies the Rural Republic; a small backwards farming country with high hopes of military domination and a penchant f...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Brianna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-na-reading-challenge, new-adult

I'm not quite sure how to start off talking about this book. It was incredibly creative, with amazing characters. It was action-packed, and there was lots of fighting. It was awesome. I loved it, and as soon as I finished this one, I moved on and started the next book in this series.

Even though I loved everything about this novel, the main characters were what made it. Junco is the best heroine I've read about in a long time. She shoots first, and asks questions later. Even when things look b...more I'm not quite sure how to start off talking about this book. It was incredibly creative, with amazing characters. It was action-packed, and there was lots of fighting. It was awesome. I loved it, and as soon as I finished this one, I moved on and started the next book in this series.

Even though I loved everything about this novel, the main characters were what made it. Junco is the best heroine I've read about in a long time. She shoots first, and asks questions later. Even when things look bleak for her, she gets right back up, and lives to fight another day. I love her strength and resilience so much. The fact that underneath all of that there's someone vulnerable, and who's just trying to figure out the truth of things makes her even more likable.

Then, there's Tier. I loved him the moment he appeared. He's so tough, but so kind at the same time. I loved getting to see all the sides to his character. It's definitely a contest between him and Junco for my favorites. I loved their scenes together, from the action ones to the more quiet ones.

The side characters were all sorts of complicated. A big thing in this book was not knowing who she could trust, and that was definitely pulled off well. We didn't know whether or not her best friend was good or bad until later on in the novel. So many characters were so layered, and it was so awesome how well the author pulled it off. One side character I did like was Moju. He was so great with Junco and when we learn his backstory, well…he is also more than he first appeared. This, in my opinion, shows great talent for characterization, because I definitely didn't guess who was bad, and who was good.

As for the plot of this novel, it was epic. Junco had to try and figure out what parts of her life were true. She had to decide who to trust, and she learned some very devastating things. This book also follows Junco and Tier getting to know each other, and that was awesome as well.. Also, in this book there were flashbacks, and it was pretty hard to watch Junco deal with them, even before we knew whether they were real or not. It was amazing, and I loved it.

So, in case it wasn't perfectly obvious, I thought this book was incredible. The sci-fi elements were well-done, with a sentient house thrown in for good measure. The pace was ridiculously fast, which I always love. Lies and secrets abounded, and it was hard to know which characters were good and bad, so that made this book a crazy, twisting roller coaster ride of emotions. Lastly, the characters definitely made this story what it was. If Junco were any less resilient, and if Tier were any less soldierly and kind, it definitely would not have worked. Therefore, I'm definitely glad this wasn't the case, and I'm moving on with the next book in this series right away. (less)

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Jan 12, 2013 Emilysees rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you’re looking for a book that spoon-feeds you pretty answers and ties it all up in a bow, I don’t think this is your book. But if you’re looking to be taken on a wild ride and are willing to leave your expectations at the door, you’ll love Clutch, you will love Junco, and you’ll be in it for the long haul.

Clutch held my attention the entire time. I’m not sure what’s really going on, but like some other reviews have mentioned, I did not care. This book had me hooked from the start. Junco is o...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Malinda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was recently given a chance to read and review this book so here is my review (don't worry I don't do spoiler alerts lol).

This book is about a girl named Junco, and it's set in the future. Sci-fi lovers out there? I'd suggest reading it. I give this book 4/5 stars for a couple different reasons. One being the language used. Personally, I don't mind cussing in books, but if you don't like a lot of it, then this book is most definitely NOT for you. It is also, in my opinion, NOT mother-approved...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Maria rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review. I rated it 4.5 Stars

With nonstop action, J.A. Huss takes you into a futuristic world where the United States we know no longer exists and where alien life forms are engaged in a battle to keep humanity from stealing their DNA. A hybrid of science fiction and fast action fantasy, Clutch grabbed my attention and never let go. With a heroine who prefers to smoke a cigar, kick butt and ask...more I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review. I rated it 4.5 Stars

With nonstop action, J.A. Huss takes you into a futuristic world where the United States we know no longer exists and where alien life forms are engaged in a battle to keep humanity from stealing their DNA. A hybrid of science fiction and fast action fantasy, Clutch grabbed my attention and never let go. With a heroine who prefers to smoke a cigar, kick butt and ask questions later, this book is not to be missed.

Set in 2125, the world as we know it no longer exists. Newly orphaned Junco Coot, the 19 year old daughter of the commander of the Rural Republic, is determined to leave the life she knows behind and head into the STAG, a barren section of the country where secret military actions take place. Wrecking her vehicle within hours of going AWOL was not a part of her plan, neither was meeting an Avian named Tier.

Tier, a member of the alien race known as Avians, is determined to befriend Junco no matter the cost. Assigned to bring her back to his planet, he believes she's a lost member of his race. A lost member who is an important part of a prophecy about the future of his people. While Tier mostly looks human, his wings and talon like feet enable him to travel much faster than any human and armed with the technology of his people, he's a formidable enemy.

As Junco and Tier begin to get to know each other, they are interrupted by soldiers from a different faction of the country. While Tier gets away, Junco becomes a prisoner and meets up with a man she once considered a friend. Trying to escape, Junco once again runs into Tier who again is determined to get her to his planet.

Will Junco ever discover who was behind her father's death? Will she discover whether or not she's a member of the Avian race? You'll have to read Clutch to find out. While it's been a while since I read a science fiction novel of this kind, I found Ms. Huss's writing addictive and can't wait to read what happens to Junco next.

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Nov 29, 2012 Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Mallory Anne-Marie by: Innovative Online Book Tours

Shelves: nov-2012-blue-challenge, november-2012-reads

Review of Clutch by J. A. Huss
I Am Just Junco #1
4 stars

Junco Coot is one of the toughest, most outspoken, heroines I have encountered. This girl is a sharpshooter, profane, constantly angry, rebellious, and highly unpleasant to just about everybody she encounters. In her defense, she lives and grew up in a seriously Dystopian society, her father has just died, and an avian alien wants to take her out. So she does have some excuse for her sour attitude.
In 2152, aliens are, yes, real. They are avi...more

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Nov 27, 2012 Mirely rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, gods, military, 2012-publication-read, 2012-reading-challenge, 2012-reviews, blog-tour, arc, egalley, pp-301-to-400, female-lead, half-human-half-something-else, urban-fantasy

I want to thank SupaGurl Tours and J.A. Huss once again for letting Rumor Has It join in on the fun and for providing an ARC of Clutch.

First: This is NOT a YA book. The author has stated as much. There is mention of sex/sexual acts, there is violence, and there are all sorts of stuff that a parent should okay if you are under the age of 18. Just saying.

Clutch is action packed from the beginning and you are literally thrown in, head first, into this world. The author did an incredible job in mai...more

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Nov 14, 2012 Krystal (at) Krystal's Enchanting Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

In the year 2152, after a lengthy war of succession between the United States, North America has been divided up into many smaller self-governing republics. The Rural Republic’s (RR) highest commander has just been killed and his sniper-trained 19 year old daughter, Jucno Coot, has gone AWOL into a barren section of the country called The Stag where secret military operations take place. Junco is haunted by recurring nightmares that involves being alone on a dock, hunting people in foreign citie...more

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Nov 08, 2012 Turtles rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction

This book was so wacky. It blew like a hurricane every which way. So much of it was inconsistent. The spoken portions were either filled with cursing (which doesn't bother me) or pseudo country speech (lots of "ya" and "yer"). I remember watching the movie Pulp Fiction, the disorder of the events was similarly paced in this book. If it had been ordered better the story could have shown better. Since the story is awesome. Junco is a girl living in the future in one of many self sustained Republic...more

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Oct 01, 2012 The Book Tart rated it 4 of 5 stars

ok, this review was posted originally on The Book Tart http://thebooktart.com/new-fiction-re...
and I loathe giving stars! I loved this book and I'm a big UF Sci/fi fan. I love Ilona Andrews, Rachel Caine, Sharon Shinn, Jennifer Estep and Ann Aguirre to name a few and this novel grabbed me in a similar fashion. I am hooked! From reading other reviews the sequel is even better so, though I wish I could give this a galaxy of stars- to save room to give the sequel 5 I'm giving this a 4 *sigh* the s...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Lizzy Lessard rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, reviewed

Junco is the female version of House. She says whatever is on her mind and purposely does things just for the sake of being an ass. She's the teenager who laughs the whole way through a haunted house, complains that it was cheesy, and then has nightmares about it. I love how complex a character she is. Plus, she's the shoot first then shoot again if still alive kind of gal. I fell in love with her on the first page and despite all shortcomings of this book, Junco has convinced me to continue the...more Junco is the female version of House. She says whatever is on her mind and purposely does things just for the sake of being an ass. She's the teenager who laughs the whole way through a haunted house, complains that it was cheesy, and then has nightmares about it. I love how complex a character she is. Plus, she's the shoot first then shoot again if still alive kind of gal. I fell in love with her on the first page and despite all shortcomings of this book, Junco has convinced me to continue the series until her final breath.

The universe in which Junco lives in is a dystopian science fiction. There's some geek terms and alien technology, but most of what Junco uses exists on the real world. I didn't have any trouble following along with the unique terms, although it did take me a few pages through Chapter One to figure out that "Goat" is not an animal but a vehicle. Baa!

I liked Tier throughout the story, even though Junco did not. He's a killer, but there's a soft side to him that I find very touching. There's not much room for personality between Tier and Junco and so many of the minor characters feel more like plot things than actual people. Moju especially has no personality. He plays a big role in the story (and probably the series), but there's no definition at all to his personality.

There's quite a bit of disinformation and half-truths being told to Junco by the other characters and it makes the story line confusing as hell through parts, but it does make sense by the end. Junco is so thickheaded and stubborn that she also hides information from the reader and other characters in the story. She also manages to pull off the seemingly impossible - pulling a Benedict Arnold every chapter. She trusts no one and so jumps ship at every opportunity.

I wish that there was a little more polish to the novel, as there's some things that seem to pop out of nowhere, and a little foreshadow would of been nice. For instance, Junco being afraid of water isn't mentioned until it plays a major part in the story. And the ending felt very wordy. I did love the dialogue and Junco's narrative had just the right amount of attitude to keep me entertained.

Overall, this is a fun science fiction novel with a protagonist you can't help but love. Looking forward to reading more books by J.A. Huss featuring Junco.

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Dec 26, 2012 Alex Albrinck rated it 5 of 5 stars

In a future Earth, the United States has separated into multiple geographic republics often at war with each other. Space travel has become as routine as air travel is today. And avians, human-like creatures with wings and talons, have arrived from the reaches of space, playing their own part in the global political scene.

One thing unites them all, however. All of them want Junco Coot, a foul-mouthed, bad-attitude teenage-girl who seems to thrive on trouble. She'll meet an avian named Tier, frig...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Sparkle Plenty rated it 5 of 5 stars

World, meet Junco Coot.

Acrobat, piano player, book collector…and oh, did I mention military sniper?

Nineteen year old Junco Coot is on the run, from whom, we’re just not sure – but that’s OK. Because she’s not quite sure either. From the first page to the last, this book has you on the edge of your seat.

What I liked:

Tier – is he a good guy? Bad guy? No one’s really sure. But one thing we do know, he’s got wings! And that makes him sort of hot right off the bat.

Junco, of course. Sassy, smart, an...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Blissy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Loved Junco! She's spunky and cool, albeit a bit of a mess. But that's what makes her real. Will probably give the second one a try soon.

This book has excellent pacing and you don't get bogged down doing stupid stuff with the characters and you don't have a lot of random explanations. That might not be for everyone. I happen to like to read books like that and I hate it when authors over explain things. This book keeps you guessing until the end. Loved the ending and loved the first chapter of t...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Shannon rated it 5 of 5 stars

NOT what I expected. At all. Where to start? Junco is a filthy mouthed little psycho? Yes, that’s a good place! But somehow this is a good thing. You just have to wait until the end because there’s a good reason for all her erratic behavior. One thing I really appreciated was the lack of insta-love. No love at all in this story in fact. There are hints of possible love, but that’s about it, so if you’re looking for a romance novel, this ain’t it.

And can you say action? And hot winged guy that mi...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Jesse Kimmel-Freeman rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is a ride. There are tons of twists and turns. It easy to connect to the characters. Don't assume that just because Junco is 19 that the book is YA. I'm sure many will ignore the content warning, but hey, they were warned. Junco is hardcore. The language and violence mixes together to create a very real and tough character.

You've got a lot of questions in the beginning. What's with the nightmares and being hunted? But the story reveals what it needs to.

The book sucks you in. JA did a...more

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Mar 15, 2013 Maylin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, kindle, sf

This book has to have one of the most aggressively unattractive names for a heroine that I have ever come across. Junco Coots. Doesn't exactly roll of the tongue does it?

I confess it was one of the lures of the book though. After all I could be pretty sure it wasn't going to descend into trite romance or even high fantasy ( not if she was the lead anyway).

In a time when any winged race is almost certainly an alpha-male-female fantasy-angel it was refreshing to have creatures who were merely 'avi...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Aliaa El-Nashar rated it 4 of 5 stars

Alright, so the graphics in this cover, are cool, however for some reason they don't do it for me. I loved the Synopsis and title though, so yeah, they were the main reason I took part of this book tour, and I am seriously glad I did.

Clutch is one of those books where you can honestly not expect how it would turn out and I seriously enjoyed that about it. I mean, the synopsis makes you picture it as something - which is not so far off - but there's so much to it that the synopsis is basically a...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Sabrina Riley rated it 5 of 5 stars

Whoa. This is really unlike any book I've read before, and believe me, I've read A LOT.

The main character is Junco. She's a small, foul-mouthed young woman with the ability to do some serious damage. Junco is also the name of a species of tiny, clever North American bird, and her name couldn't be any more appropriate. You will fall in love with her, and the more she discovers, the more you will match her reactive emotions.

The creative aspects in the story, especially with the Avians, is tight a...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Perrin Pring rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, woman-authors

My favorite part about Clutch was Junco. J.A. Huss, in my opinion, perfectly captured a strong willed, late teenaged girl. With a mouth like a sailor and the guts to push herself beyond her comfort level, Junco could have been a typical two dimensional 'tough girl' character. She wasn't though. While being able to take a punch (and a plasma blast to the back) Junco was also insecure. She made mistakes, and at times, I wanted to throttle her because she was acting her age.

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Nov 12, 2012 Brooklynn rated it 4 of 5 stars

There was only one other book I had read about avians and it was "They Call me Death" by Missy Jane. Brilliant book, by the way. When I saw this book, I thought it would be awesome and Kick-ass.

However, my first initial thought when I finished reading was that it was a book about a girl who thinks shes a badass, but is instead being a scardy cat and crying over things most of the time. She cussed WAY too much, and although she had heart and spirit, I seriously thought she was bipolar.

I was con...more

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Nov 16, 2012 Alisia rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book. It was different from any others and I couldn't just read it. I had to stop and think to make sure that I understood what was going on. I really liked Tier. I felt like he was the only real person (Avian, you know what I mean). He tells it as he knows it. Junco is.. well she's tough. She has all this stuff happen to her and found out that her life isn't real and she still rolls with the punches. She still plays the game and comes out ahead (I mean she is still alive, so...more

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JA Huss is a SF and new adult romance junkie, has a love-hate relationship with the bad boys, and likes to write new adult books about people with real problems. She lives with her family on a small acreage farm in Colorado and has two donkeys named Paris and Nicole. Before writing fiction, she authored almost two hundred science workbooks and al...more

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“Junco, I did save your life. Ya had a bad concussion. It was a mistake to fall asleep. I was just tryin' ta help when I brought ya out of it."
This revelation jolts me out of my trance and I fight to shake off my weariness to get this story straight. "Wait," I say as I painfully push my body back up into a half-sitting position. "What? You were touching me when I was sleeping?"
He squirms a little at my tone. "No, look, it wasn't like that. You weren't sleeping, you were unconscious – I just – wrapped ya in my wings so I could bring ya back up."
"You were touching me." It's a statement this time, not a question. "In my sleep."
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