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Sarah Beauhall #3
Forged in Fire
Sarah Jane Beauhall, the blacksmith turned dragon slayer, has it all figured out—little things like dealing with the political intrigue of dragons who secretly run our world, and learning to wield the magic that she has been given by none other than Odin, who has been fighting the dragons for millennia. And then there is the matter of coming to terms with who she is…and how to build a life with her partner, Katie.
All these things are forced into the background, however, when a magic-wielding serial killer starts prowling the Pacific Northwest. And all of his victims have ties to Sarah.
Sarah must unravel the web she finds closing around her as a powerful necromancer and a crazed blood cult known as the Dragon Liberation Front work to tear apart everything she holds dear.
Forged in Fire is the third volume in J. A.Pitts's compelling urban fantasy series.
All these things are forced into the background, however, when a magic-wielding serial killer starts prowling the Pacific Northwest. And all of his victims have ties to Sarah.
Sarah must unravel the web she finds closing around her as a powerful necromancer and a crazed blood cult known as the Dragon Liberation Front work to tear apart everything she holds dear.
Forged in Fire is the third volume in J. A.Pitts's compelling urban fantasy series.
432 pages, Hardcover
First published June 19, 2012
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About the author
J.A. Pitts
11 books165 followers(from author's website) I learned to love science fiction at the knee of my grandmother, listening to her read authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard during my childhood in rural Kentucky. My life has always been heavily influenced by strong women. My mother first among them: raising three boys after the death of my father, with grace and wit. There were always women coming and going in our house, friends, family, folks who needed a hand, and folks who had one to lend. All of my life has been steeped in the stories of average people doing extraordinary things — and most of them were women. That is why I was drawn to the character Sarah in my new novel. She embodies all the strength of the women who have influenced me over the years.
I can’t remember a time I wasn’t absorbing and creating story. I read early, and became a regular at my local library. There for a while, I thought the coolest thing in the world would be to grow up and be a librarian. I even got the degree. Once I hit the workforce, I discovered how poorly most librarians are paid, and I ended up in high tech instead.
But I live my life surrounded by books and story. Selling my own tales still comes as a surprise to me. The characters and worlds I build have been given loving care by some pretty spectacular editors. I’ve been very lucky. I continue to launch my words into the world, for all to read if they have the mind. I just hope you are entertained in the process. The opportunities for you to read my work has just gotten even better.
Tor Publishing has agreed to purchase the first three books in my Black Blade series. The first — BLACK BLADE BLUES — comes out in trade paperback and hardback April 27th, 2010.
Of course, if you want a sneak peak on the novel, you can read the short story which launched it all in the DAW anthology Swordplay, edited by Denise Little. It was released June 2, 2009.
My other short fiction can be found in such fine magazines as Fortean Bureau, Talebones magazine (issue 36 and forthcoming in issue 39) as well as two additional DAW anthologies Zombie Raccoons and Killer Bunnies (Oct 2009), and The Trouble with Heroes (Nov 2009).
I have a BA in English and a Masters of Library Science from University of Kentucky. In addition, I am a graduate of the Oregon Coast Writers Workshops with Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith. When I’m not writing, you can find me practicing martial arts with my children or spending time with my lovely wife.
I am a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I can’t remember a time I wasn’t absorbing and creating story. I read early, and became a regular at my local library. There for a while, I thought the coolest thing in the world would be to grow up and be a librarian. I even got the degree. Once I hit the workforce, I discovered how poorly most librarians are paid, and I ended up in high tech instead.
But I live my life surrounded by books and story. Selling my own tales still comes as a surprise to me. The characters and worlds I build have been given loving care by some pretty spectacular editors. I’ve been very lucky. I continue to launch my words into the world, for all to read if they have the mind. I just hope you are entertained in the process. The opportunities for you to read my work has just gotten even better.
Tor Publishing has agreed to purchase the first three books in my Black Blade series. The first — BLACK BLADE BLUES — comes out in trade paperback and hardback April 27th, 2010.
Of course, if you want a sneak peak on the novel, you can read the short story which launched it all in the DAW anthology Swordplay, edited by Denise Little. It was released June 2, 2009.
My other short fiction can be found in such fine magazines as Fortean Bureau, Talebones magazine (issue 36 and forthcoming in issue 39) as well as two additional DAW anthologies Zombie Raccoons and Killer Bunnies (Oct 2009), and The Trouble with Heroes (Nov 2009).
I have a BA in English and a Masters of Library Science from University of Kentucky. In addition, I am a graduate of the Oregon Coast Writers Workshops with Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith. When I’m not writing, you can find me practicing martial arts with my children or spending time with my lovely wife.
I am a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
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December 26, 2011
Well, to be fair, I wrote it. But I think it's pretty excellent.
September 25, 2015
Well, this was so much better than the previous installments! The plot is dynamic, the characters engaging, and the writing has gotten better with every book! I just got totally hooked on the series and was looking for the next book, when to my enormous disappointment I read on the author's site that although he has written the next 2 books, the publisher has cancelled their publication due to sales... :-( I am quite surprised, since as far as UF books go, this was shaping-up to be quite interesting and fun... I am sorry I won't find out what happens with the characters...!
December 31, 2012
Smoother than the last one. I still thing Sarah is terrific and Pitts seems to be working out some of the kinks with his writing style. I hope there are more books in this series. I'll try to write a longer review soon.
January 14, 2015
Forged in Fire is absolutely the best so far of the Sarah Beauhall series. (Hopefully not the last) Throughout the series you see major character development on all sides for our lovely leading lady.
The Sarah Beauhall series has almost literally everything a norse mythology fan could want: Hot Heroine, Epic Sword, DRAGONS! Dwarves, Elves, Magic, Ghosts, Necromancers, Trolls, etc. etc. etc. The list goes on and just keeps getting better!
Though all of those are things that should get any sane person to read this series there is one other thing that really tops the cake for me. Sarah is hella gay. It's pretty awesome. This is the first novel about a spin on norse mythology where the main heroine is hella bad ass and super queer and I am so on board with that its like mortar on brick.
If you're looking for something to bury your face in and not breathe till its all over then you've found the perfect book. Sarah Beauhall and her gang from the land of misfit toys will drag you in and beat the awesome in your face and you'll come back begging for more.
SPOILERS
P.S. Content warning:
There is some BDSM related content in the book. It makes me sad because the only mentions of shibari and kink are ones related to the bad guy and as a practitioner of those extracurricular activities I would like to say on behalf of all my fellow Leather Fiends what Justin was doing to Trish is not how we go about that. Though what he was doing was technically consensual, the rest of the BDSM community gets its magic powers through other means and not necromancy.
That is all!
The Sarah Beauhall series has almost literally everything a norse mythology fan could want: Hot Heroine, Epic Sword, DRAGONS! Dwarves, Elves, Magic, Ghosts, Necromancers, Trolls, etc. etc. etc. The list goes on and just keeps getting better!
Though all of those are things that should get any sane person to read this series there is one other thing that really tops the cake for me. Sarah is hella gay. It's pretty awesome. This is the first novel about a spin on norse mythology where the main heroine is hella bad ass and super queer and I am so on board with that its like mortar on brick.
If you're looking for something to bury your face in and not breathe till its all over then you've found the perfect book. Sarah Beauhall and her gang from the land of misfit toys will drag you in and beat the awesome in your face and you'll come back begging for more.
SPOILERS
P.S. Content warning:
There is some BDSM related content in the book. It makes me sad because the only mentions of shibari and kink are ones related to the bad guy and as a practitioner of those extracurricular activities I would like to say on behalf of all my fellow Leather Fiends what Justin was doing to Trish is not how we go about that. Though what he was doing was technically consensual, the rest of the BDSM community gets its magic powers through other means and not necromancy.
That is all!
March 20, 2014
So I finally got around to reading this book. Third in the series it evokes the same thoughts and feelings as previous instalments. I'm interested, the book reads at a very fast pace and there is a decent amount of plot movement (much improved from book two in this respect) and I don't find the characters or world building annoying. All positives when it comes to urban fantasy. However I feel a distinct lack of excitement when reading this series. I'm not sure what's missing but I find that I never get lost in the story being told. I'm always aware of the time and the amount of chapters I've read in a current session.
This book (the same as its predecessors) just doesn't grab you like all great stories do. However I'm invested enough in the characters and story that I will most likely pick up the next one. The series has always felt like improvement is just around the corner. Hope to see an even better book four!
This book (the same as its predecessors) just doesn't grab you like all great stories do. However I'm invested enough in the characters and story that I will most likely pick up the next one. The series has always felt like improvement is just around the corner. Hope to see an even better book four!
May 21, 2018
I have enjoyed this series, and am guessing from the absence of any further books since then that this is the end of the line for this series. The story line seemed to indicate closure, but there were some indications of further plot line, so I guess it could reopen. I guess I could contact the author but I've got enough on my reading lists to keep me busy for a while.
Any way, this involved some very jaw clenching battle scenes (dragons, evil wizard, and numerous victims of the wizard) between the good guys and the bad guys. Well written contemporary fantasy that I'm going to miss going forward.
Any way, this involved some very jaw clenching battle scenes (dragons, evil wizard, and numerous victims of the wizard) between the good guys and the bad guys. Well written contemporary fantasy that I'm going to miss going forward.
December 19, 2019
Excellent continuation of the series.
Another great book in the series; I don't understand how these books and this series don't have more ratings and reviews.
In this one we get to see Sarah go up against a sadistic necromancer who loves to play games. We get a peek at troll twin babies. Frick and Frack were definitely a great addition to the world building.
The final battle? Damn. That was a great scene. Specially when the dragons got into it. Loved the book.
Another great book in the series; I don't understand how these books and this series don't have more ratings and reviews.
In this one we get to see Sarah go up against a sadistic necromancer who loves to play games. We get a peek at troll twin babies. Frick and Frack were definitely a great addition to the world building.
The final battle? Damn. That was a great scene. Specially when the dragons got into it. Loved the book.
August 8, 2020
As some of the other reviewers have commented this book is an improvement on #2 in the series. The story is moving along. Most of the characters are unlovable, even the m/c with the notable exceptions of Katie, the little girl and the witch but this does not actually make it a bad book.
# is on my 'to read' list.
# is on my 'to read' list.
January 23, 2019
Woo... so exciting with so many twists and turns. I couldn't put the book down. I really love Sarah and Katie's relationship. They're so cute together. And now they have a little family to add to their extended family.
May 25, 2017
it was not my favorite book in the series but it wasn't bad
July 17, 2017
Great villains, good growth in the main characters and an interesting world for them to play in. Basically SCA in real life, with some kick ass fighters and the obligatory Orcs, dragons, etc.
February 3, 2019
Sorry it missed the mark.
The first book in series was good but as the author worked on the next books they just did not grab my attention. Overall I was disappointed with the book.
The first book in series was good but as the author worked on the next books they just did not grab my attention. Overall I was disappointed with the book.
October 14, 2021
It was a little slow at times and there was more sex than I would have liked, but overall it was good
August 11, 2013
I was really about to give up on this book series and it was only because I am a stubborn bastard that really really do not want to give up on what I have started that I read this book in the series. One could of course also be kind and say that I was just curious to find out where the story went and that would probably not be too far from the truth as well but I think the main reason is still that I am indeed and stubborn bastard.
Anyway, this book is really a huge improvement from the previous books. It lacks most of the whining and self-pitying that occupied a lot (most) of the first two books. Instead this one concentrates on the actual story and advances it throughout most of the book. The book starts straight off with some action which in turn have some interesting bearing on the rest of the story.
Sarah herself is much more confident and have stopped trying to hide or run away from Gram but rather brings it out on quite a few occasions. Sarah’s behaviour as well as the fact that the actual fantasy part of the story moves on at a decent pace in this book is, as I said before, a huge improvement. If the author would have produced another book like the two first ones which were slow mowing and filled with Sarah’s whining and childish behaviour then I would have dropped this series for good. Now I will probably read another book if one comes out.
The story is good as well. It revolves a lot around our two, now rather well known, dragons of course but the real bad guy in this book is a necromancer, one of Jean-Paul’s old cronies. The one thing I thought was a bit si-so with the story is that Sarah is taking quite some time, some of it not really justifiable in my mind, before she decides to actually do something about the fact that Qindra is trapped and fighting for her life, and quite a few others as well, in Anezka’s old place.
Apart from that it is a good book, plenty of magic, action and other interesting parts involving dragons and other creatures. Probably will not go on my top of the top list but it was an enjoyable read indeed. At the end of the book the author have created a quite nice fantasy stage on which to build more books.
Anyway, this book is really a huge improvement from the previous books. It lacks most of the whining and self-pitying that occupied a lot (most) of the first two books. Instead this one concentrates on the actual story and advances it throughout most of the book. The book starts straight off with some action which in turn have some interesting bearing on the rest of the story.
Sarah herself is much more confident and have stopped trying to hide or run away from Gram but rather brings it out on quite a few occasions. Sarah’s behaviour as well as the fact that the actual fantasy part of the story moves on at a decent pace in this book is, as I said before, a huge improvement. If the author would have produced another book like the two first ones which were slow mowing and filled with Sarah’s whining and childish behaviour then I would have dropped this series for good. Now I will probably read another book if one comes out.
The story is good as well. It revolves a lot around our two, now rather well known, dragons of course but the real bad guy in this book is a necromancer, one of Jean-Paul’s old cronies. The one thing I thought was a bit si-so with the story is that Sarah is taking quite some time, some of it not really justifiable in my mind, before she decides to actually do something about the fact that Qindra is trapped and fighting for her life, and quite a few others as well, in Anezka’s old place.
Apart from that it is a good book, plenty of magic, action and other interesting parts involving dragons and other creatures. Probably will not go on my top of the top list but it was an enjoyable read indeed. At the end of the book the author have created a quite nice fantasy stage on which to build more books.
March 8, 2016
Once upon a time, while stalking another author, I stumbled across their blog post concerning an amazing illustrator. He did the covers for her books and I fell in love with his amazing talent. So much so, that I went in search of his website to see what else there was. What I found more amazing art work. Imagine my surprise when I recognized some of them as covers of other books that I had read. It dawned on me, that some of the really cool art work I was admiring were covers to books I had not discovered! So of course I went in search of these books. This series is one that I found purely based on the recommendation of the cover artist.
I read the first two books ages ago, back before I was blogging. I had to wait for book 3 to come out, and then I pre-ordered it and it someone got lost in the shuffle. It seemed like a perfect book to add to my TBR Pile Challenge. Luckily it didn't take much time for me to reconnect and dive right back into this amazing world.
See Sarah started as a simple blacksmith in the first book. Okay, a lesbian blacksmith who's kindergarten teacher girlfriend's brother has an anachronistic re-enactment group that they participate in. Oh and she has a B-Grade movie props manager side job. Her life is routine, but busy, and she likes it that way. All that changed when she accidentally reforges a magical black sword. Now she finds out that magic is real, dragons exist and have subversive plots to control their domains, Odin makes her a beserker, oh yeah, and that black blade of hers was originally made to kill dragons and wants to again.
This is the third book in the series and I couldn't put the book down once I started it. Sarah has grown so much as a character in just 3 books. I wouldn't start with this book, read them in order. The world building is an important part of the progression through the books as Sarah learns more and more about a world hidden beneath the everyday one. I gave the first 2 books 5 star ratings when I read them, and I have to say this one continued that trend. I love a strong female Urban Fantasy character, and Sarah totally fills that bill. 5 stars all the way.
I read the first two books ages ago, back before I was blogging. I had to wait for book 3 to come out, and then I pre-ordered it and it someone got lost in the shuffle. It seemed like a perfect book to add to my TBR Pile Challenge. Luckily it didn't take much time for me to reconnect and dive right back into this amazing world.
See Sarah started as a simple blacksmith in the first book. Okay, a lesbian blacksmith who's kindergarten teacher girlfriend's brother has an anachronistic re-enactment group that they participate in. Oh and she has a B-Grade movie props manager side job. Her life is routine, but busy, and she likes it that way. All that changed when she accidentally reforges a magical black sword. Now she finds out that magic is real, dragons exist and have subversive plots to control their domains, Odin makes her a beserker, oh yeah, and that black blade of hers was originally made to kill dragons and wants to again.
This is the third book in the series and I couldn't put the book down once I started it. Sarah has grown so much as a character in just 3 books. I wouldn't start with this book, read them in order. The world building is an important part of the progression through the books as Sarah learns more and more about a world hidden beneath the everyday one. I gave the first 2 books 5 star ratings when I read them, and I have to say this one continued that trend. I love a strong female Urban Fantasy character, and Sarah totally fills that bill. 5 stars all the way.
August 20, 2012
Sarah Beauhall: blacksmith, dragon slayer. Makes a nice calling card for a character I've developed a liking for over the three books of this series. The writing in Forged in Fire has tightened up, allowing the author to display growth in his craft, and Sarah to display growth in her own skin/sense of self.
I first learned of this series through Mary Robinette Kowal, and was forewarned that this was really the best of the three books out there in the series. I loved the raw energy of the first book (Black Blade Blues, which just made me smile with the mix of a lesbian blacksmith reforging a sword meant for dragon-slaying, with the story set in Seattle. And the icing on the cake for me in that first book was the notion that dragons in today's world could shape-shift, and one was an investment banker. Perfect. Though I found book two to suffer from middle-book syndrome, this current book, snapped my attention firmly back in place. Characters continue to sharpen and refine. Some story arcs complete, while there is firm evidence that the author likes these characters enough to continue the adventures. Plus, there's humor.
One added bonus for me reading this book was that after my last two reviews, I got a very nice note from the author via GoodReads. (Especially nice, since I was honest that I was less than enamored with book 2). The end result was he took my growls about the evilness of killing off a barista who could pull a good shot the right way. If we ever meet, I'll treat him to a cuppa (or if he's not a coffee drinker, a shot of whatever might be his beverage of choice, caffeinated, malted, or whatever his poison.)
I'm curious to see where this series goes and how a couple of the threads play out. Will keep an eye out for the next book.
(Actually more of a 3.5 but not quite a 4 star)
I first learned of this series through Mary Robinette Kowal, and was forewarned that this was really the best of the three books out there in the series. I loved the raw energy of the first book (Black Blade Blues, which just made me smile with the mix of a lesbian blacksmith reforging a sword meant for dragon-slaying, with the story set in Seattle. And the icing on the cake for me in that first book was the notion that dragons in today's world could shape-shift, and one was an investment banker. Perfect. Though I found book two to suffer from middle-book syndrome, this current book, snapped my attention firmly back in place. Characters continue to sharpen and refine. Some story arcs complete, while there is firm evidence that the author likes these characters enough to continue the adventures. Plus, there's humor.
One added bonus for me reading this book was that after my last two reviews, I got a very nice note from the author via GoodReads. (Especially nice, since I was honest that I was less than enamored with book 2). The end result was he took my growls about the evilness of killing off a barista who could pull a good shot the right way. If we ever meet, I'll treat him to a cuppa (or if he's not a coffee drinker, a shot of whatever might be his beverage of choice, caffeinated, malted, or whatever his poison.)
I'm curious to see where this series goes and how a couple of the threads play out. Will keep an eye out for the next book.
(Actually more of a 3.5 but not quite a 4 star)
August 18, 2014
I didn't enjoy the second book as much as I enjoyed the first, and I didn't enjoy this third book as much as I enjoyed the second.
- Someone shows up from Sarah's past, causes a minor ruckus for a chapter, and then disappears for the remainder of the book. Not as mysterious as it was annoying.
- Mysterious person attached to mysterious group introduced near beginning, then forgotten (except for a throwaway mention at the very end) for the rest of the book. Not mysterious enough, but plenty annoying that it was dropped.
- The tension between various characters is getting too boring to be bothered with.
- The language used throughout the book seems stilted and entrenched in silly ren-faire-speak.
- There was an awful lot of tedium thru most of the book, and it wasn't until the big battle (not a spoiler...how could there not be a big battle) at the end did it get interesting.
- The whole S&M thing was just silly, and, strangely, boring.
- Using the word, "Chutzpah" fifty times was boring. Plus, nobody says Chutzpah anymore. They said a lot of things in this book that nobody says anymore.
- Most importantly, for me, the series is losing zest. Sarah's becoming boring. Her friends are boring. The only interesting people are the bad people, and there aren't enough of them.
In the next book, when it comes, I hope for less Blackbriar, less Katie, more time spent delving into mystery, more bad people if interesting good people are not available, less ren-faire-speak and more Zest. I'd settle for Zing if Zest is busy elsewhere.
- Someone shows up from Sarah's past, causes a minor ruckus for a chapter, and then disappears for the remainder of the book. Not as mysterious as it was annoying.
- Mysterious person attached to mysterious group introduced near beginning, then forgotten (except for a throwaway mention at the very end) for the rest of the book. Not mysterious enough, but plenty annoying that it was dropped.
- The tension between various characters is getting too boring to be bothered with.
- The language used throughout the book seems stilted and entrenched in silly ren-faire-speak.
- There was an awful lot of tedium thru most of the book, and it wasn't until the big battle (not a spoiler...how could there not be a big battle) at the end did it get interesting.
- The whole S&M thing was just silly, and, strangely, boring.
- Using the word, "Chutzpah" fifty times was boring. Plus, nobody says Chutzpah anymore. They said a lot of things in this book that nobody says anymore.
- Most importantly, for me, the series is losing zest. Sarah's becoming boring. Her friends are boring. The only interesting people are the bad people, and there aren't enough of them.
In the next book, when it comes, I hope for less Blackbriar, less Katie, more time spent delving into mystery, more bad people if interesting good people are not available, less ren-faire-speak and more Zest. I'd settle for Zing if Zest is busy elsewhere.
November 15, 2012
Best of the series so far. The story lines are all tied together with just enough hooks left exposed to lead into the next book of the series (I can barely wait :). It's a nice balance between Black Blade Blues and Honeyed Words. I'm always looking for "speculative" fiction titles with strong female leads (especially lesbian as it's close to my heart ;). This one is written well and keeps the focus on the story line without losing the characters. The only comment I would make is that some of the battles are a little too technically described and some of the sensory details (aural, oral, tactile, visual, and olfactory)are missing. I personally think you need these details to give the moment realism. Sarah is a berserker so likely her tactile senses are diminished during battle (from a pain perspective anyway), but I would expect her other senses to be heightened, as it is with most of us during intense moments, perhaps more so as with anyone deprived of one sense (the others work harder to make up for it). Thanks to the author. I'm really enjoying this series
January 31, 2013
With this 3rd book, the Sarah Beauhall books are really starting to shine. I enjoyed the first two a lot, but by this time Sarah has grown into a stronger, more confident character, and the supporting characters and background plots are in full motion. Her girlfriend Katie is never just a damsel in distress, she's a complicated person with her own music-mage strengths who fights by Sarah's side when needed, and just like any other couple, they figure out how to balance work (fighting dragons & such) and family complications. I loved spending time with them again. Plot-wise, things move faster & hold together more firmly than they did in the second book, and I'm looking forward to seeing where things go in future stories.
August 6, 2015
I think, at this point, I can officially classify myself as a Sarah Beauhall fangirl. When I saw the series as Powell’s for the first time, I decided I’d read it on a whim, not expecting anything more than brief entertainment or maybe something to write a scathing review on later. Lo and behold! I have to take back those thoughts of an unbeliever! Forged in Fire is J.A. Pitts’s third Sarah Beauhall installation, and I had more fun than ever. Pitts created a cast of full characters and a massive enough world to keep this series going strongly as Sarah Beauhall uncovers more dark magic, learns about a new secret order, and forms some important human bonds that help her understand the meaning of family.
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June 26, 2017
Book 3 of an urban fantasy set in Washington state that I read for the Endeavour Award. Not bad but kind of lost a little of its oomph of the previous books. Still a quick read and the action was fine but I'd like to see the story itself move along a little faster and I'd rather know the characters in quite a bit more depth then I think we are ever going to see them. 3.5 out of 5. Dragons, Odin, a bard singing and music-playing in combat, troll babies.
September 10, 2012
This novel expands our knowledge of the world as well as tying up some loose ends from the earlier books. It does a good job of walking the line between focus on the current story and filling in the background arc. Also, these are set in my backyard, essentially, so it's fun for me to read for the local references.
June 25, 2013
A good second sequel to what's turning into a really fun series! I'm definitely looking forward to the next. My only complaint is the inclusion of the writing cliche that apparently every lesbian couple wants/needs a baby. Found it ringing false with Sarah and Katie at this point and felt that whole aspect was forced. Oh well, still looking forward to #4 in the series.
May 23, 2013
Best of the three (though I'm leaning more to 3.5 rather than 4 stars). The author finally fully finds his voice and tells a pretty good tale. Not bad and I'm curious about the next one which is always a good sign.
Norse Mythology, modern day setting and a good lead character equals good stuff.
Norse Mythology, modern day setting and a good lead character equals good stuff.
November 7, 2015
Book three in the Sarah Beauhall series, this one is as worthy a read as it's companions. Pitts does an excellent job of bringing the reader into the world of the characters, and finding out whether they will react to situations the way you suspect, or surprise you is a special sort of fun.
November 23, 2012
The first half felt a little slow, lots of set up for what comes next.
August 22, 2012
A story of kinship, friendship and hardship. A story of Dragons, battles and perseverance.
July 28, 2017
I loved this book! I can't get enough of this series. :)
October 6, 2012
Third book in a pretty good urban fantasy.
December 30, 2012
It's an awesome serie, I can't for book 4
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