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Discord Jones #4
Frost & Bothered
Out with the old, in with the new: new house, new partner, new feelings, and a new case.
Something ancient has come to Santo Trueno and it’s up to Discord and her friends to keep the city’s first white Christmas in years from running red with blood.
Something ancient has come to Santo Trueno and it’s up to Discord and her friends to keep the city’s first white Christmas in years from running red with blood.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2014
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Gayla Drummond
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August 15, 2015
I'm really enjoying this series. I don't mind that she keeps acquiring new powers, I think it's going to turn out to be part and parcel of her character's development into actualizing what she is (which has only been hinted out to this point).
I like Logan, too, but I'm not sure I think he's to be her forever partner.
One of things I like most about the series is that the mysteries are not essentially just police procedurals, and that so much of it is with the supernatural communities. I like that we're getting to know the supernatural world aspects of this world while the protag is learning them, too.
I even have favorite secondary characters in this series, and characters I'd like to see more development with whether with Cordi or not.
I'm enjoying this series very much.
I like Logan, too, but I'm not sure I think he's to be her forever partner.
One of things I like most about the series is that the mysteries are not essentially just police procedurals, and that so much of it is with the supernatural communities. I like that we're getting to know the supernatural world aspects of this world while the protag is learning them, too.
I even have favorite secondary characters in this series, and characters I'd like to see more development with whether with Cordi or not.
I'm enjoying this series very much.
April 21, 2015
This is the fourth Discord Jones novel. It appears that the author (Gayla Drummond) can outdo herself with the prior novels. This book once you start it, you just do not want to put it down.
The story expands into new territories with many new possibilities and the start of new relationship for Discord.
The story expands into new territories with many new possibilities and the start of new relationship for Discord.
November 3, 2014
I'm trying to work out if this is my favourite Discord Jones novel. This one launches into some novel areas which are really fun, and some good referencing to other media if you pick up on the cues.
The characters are likable with a good spectrum of age groups and also great 'pets', so if you're an animal lover there's lots to love.
The novel covers a really broad mix of fantasy genres with plenty of paranormal and supes. I don't think there's anything about this book I didn't like. I did find it a little longer to get into, with the action really taking a good stronghold about half way through, and this could have been generated a bit earlier on in the novel.
Plenty of action and plenty of mind blowing imagination. Definitely a great read.
The characters are likable with a good spectrum of age groups and also great 'pets', so if you're an animal lover there's lots to love.
The novel covers a really broad mix of fantasy genres with plenty of paranormal and supes. I don't think there's anything about this book I didn't like. I did find it a little longer to get into, with the action really taking a good stronghold about half way through, and this could have been generated a bit earlier on in the novel.
Plenty of action and plenty of mind blowing imagination. Definitely a great read.
September 4, 2024
- ☆★☆★ 4½ Stars -
I absolutely adore this series & book 4 has not disappointed. Superbly brilliant, a fab read which
grabs you hold and transports you to the amazing world of Discord, with wonderful characters
& great narrative which leaves you wanting more. Oh and I love the dogs.
I’m now going to delight in my post book joy……….
(and will ‘not' start wondering when book 5 will be out)
I absolutely adore this series & book 4 has not disappointed. Superbly brilliant, a fab read which
grabs you hold and transports you to the amazing world of Discord, with wonderful characters
& great narrative which leaves you wanting more. Oh and I love the dogs.
I’m now going to delight in my post book joy……….
(and will ‘not' start wondering when book 5 will be out)
August 10, 2015
Another fun installment. Cordi continues on her do-gooder missions. I like the going slow thing with Logan. That's a refreshing love interest.
We meet some new characters that could open up some interesting plot lines (Thorandryl's brother and mother).
Minor grammatical issues. Could be Kindle formatting.
We meet some new characters that could open up some interesting plot lines (Thorandryl's brother and mother).
Minor grammatical issues. Could be Kindle formatting.
October 26, 2016
MOTHERFUCK! I was so into this one and was gonna give it five stars until I read the final page. Not cool, Gayla Drummond. Not fucking cool.
Now I'm going to bed angry. God dammit.
Now I'm going to bed angry. God dammit.
October 12, 2024
In this book we’re finally to the meat of the series story. All the things that didn’t make sense in earlier books (like her powers) are explained. The MC spent more time with likable characters in this book which made it more fun.
November 5, 2014
To say that I loved this book would be an understatement. They just keep getting better and better and rather satisfyingly this one was longer too. I fell for Cordi in the first book and I just love the way that she is growing and her powers are developing along with her understanding of them and the world around her. Whilst this book, much like others, had a serious the world is going to end element it was also hilarious in parts. The morning where Cordi's grandparents were visiting had me in stitches and unfortunately I was out in public!
As usual the tight knit team of people around Cordi are wonderful, for once we have an urban fantasy heroine who loves and is loved back by her family who will stop at nothing to help her and vice versa. It gives a nice warm glow to the feel of the book despite the fact that times are in fact bleak. Which makes me wonder what is in store for Cordi next. Whilst the ending is not exactly a cliff hanger it is frustrating enough to make me want the next book now! One thing slightly frustrated me and that is that Cordi never talked to anyone about her constantly seeing Ginger, I wish she would! I am so curious as to where this is going.
We met another great couple of characters in this book, Kethyrdryll and Connor, both really awesome and both of whom I hope to see a lot of in future books. Also the information we got about what Cordi is and the science and world building back ground was completely out of this world awesome! I was practically hopping with excitement. I still don't know who Sal is yet though, but he is one curious guy - uh god :-) And as for Logan, well the guy is a hero in a class of his own. He even purrs in his sleep, what more needs to be said!!
All in all this series sits on my favourites shelf with automatic buy button and gets read immediately. This instalment was a blast from start to finish and took me on a journey that was heart shuddering exciting, full of jaw dropping revelations and made my toes curl up with the warm glow from the characters. Go read it.
As usual the tight knit team of people around Cordi are wonderful, for once we have an urban fantasy heroine who loves and is loved back by her family who will stop at nothing to help her and vice versa. It gives a nice warm glow to the feel of the book despite the fact that times are in fact bleak. Which makes me wonder what is in store for Cordi next. Whilst the ending is not exactly a cliff hanger it is frustrating enough to make me want the next book now! One thing slightly frustrated me and that is that Cordi never talked to anyone about her constantly seeing Ginger, I wish she would! I am so curious as to where this is going.
We met another great couple of characters in this book, Kethyrdryll and Connor, both really awesome and both of whom I hope to see a lot of in future books. Also the information we got about what Cordi is and the science and world building back ground was completely out of this world awesome! I was practically hopping with excitement. I still don't know who Sal is yet though, but he is one curious guy - uh god :-) And as for Logan, well the guy is a hero in a class of his own. He even purrs in his sleep, what more needs to be said!!
All in all this series sits on my favourites shelf with automatic buy button and gets read immediately. This instalment was a blast from start to finish and took me on a journey that was heart shuddering exciting, full of jaw dropping revelations and made my toes curl up with the warm glow from the characters. Go read it.
January 4, 2016
It seems that there is never any downtime when your name is Discordia Jones. "Frost and Bothered" finds Cordi at the beginning of a new phase in her life. She has purchased a home, she is no longer with Nick and she is potentially looking to hook up with Logan in the long run. The only problem is her job at Arcane Solutions has placed her on a missing persons case that will force her into an alternative realm and fighting against another God.
In this installment, Thorandryll has opened a new club where people have been going missing. With the assistance of Logan, Cordi stumbles upon a door leading to the land of the Unseelie where she has to fight off snow trolls, man eating drakes, and a yeti. While in the realm, she finds one of the missing victims as well as Thorandryll's brother, Kethyrdryll. He is polite, kind and humble unlike his arrogant brother aka, Mr. Snootypants.
Cordi's fairy godfather, Sal is oddly absent for most of this story but her dead best friend, Ginger is constantly making her taunting presence known to the point she begins to question her sanity. As Cordi moves closer to a solution, she an Logan begin to grow closer but this time she decides to take things slowly. It is a good thing because she is learning from her past mistakes.
Once again, this book has no shortage of creative characters, an entertaining plot, plenty of action and comedic moments. I just loved it. My only complaint is that the ending was somewhat of a downer and makes me question if there will be any happiness in Cordi's future.
In this installment, Thorandryll has opened a new club where people have been going missing. With the assistance of Logan, Cordi stumbles upon a door leading to the land of the Unseelie where she has to fight off snow trolls, man eating drakes, and a yeti. While in the realm, she finds one of the missing victims as well as Thorandryll's brother, Kethyrdryll. He is polite, kind and humble unlike his arrogant brother aka, Mr. Snootypants.
Cordi's fairy godfather, Sal is oddly absent for most of this story but her dead best friend, Ginger is constantly making her taunting presence known to the point she begins to question her sanity. As Cordi moves closer to a solution, she an Logan begin to grow closer but this time she decides to take things slowly. It is a good thing because she is learning from her past mistakes.
Once again, this book has no shortage of creative characters, an entertaining plot, plenty of action and comedic moments. I just loved it. My only complaint is that the ending was somewhat of a downer and makes me question if there will be any happiness in Cordi's future.
December 16, 2014
Not bad, but this one didn’t have quite the same exciting feel to it as the prior books had. I definitely like the characters and much of the direction the story has taken. Quite a few big things take place. Cordi’s world and allies keep expanding as do her understanding of her abilities. And I love Logan.
This one has more dreaming scenes and mental contemplation that does add to the story—some of it is really important—but does feel like a drag on the story. And Cordi is facing a situation alone, which has me wanting to shake her. For some reason I didn’t feel as much of a connection to Cordi with this book; I wasn’t feeling her emotions as strongly.
But a few things change with this story and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how things play out.
3.5 stars
This one has more dreaming scenes and mental contemplation that does add to the story—some of it is really important—but does feel like a drag on the story. And Cordi is facing a situation alone, which has me wanting to shake her. For some reason I didn’t feel as much of a connection to Cordi with this book; I wasn’t feeling her emotions as strongly.
But a few things change with this story and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how things play out.
3.5 stars
November 21, 2018
Cordi has a lot of new stuff in her life right now. New clan member, maybe a new boyfriend type of person with Logan, new house, and of course a new case. But this case is different then some of her others, and it takes her to a world she's never been to before along with more Gods, and crazy things. She has to be careful or she may not make it back home in one piece, even though she thinks she's going crazy...
This one was really good! I love Logan and Cordi together! They make the perfect couple. Not only that I also love the case they were working on, and getting to find out more about Cordi's powers. But I didn't like the ending. It ended with me having lots and lots of questions about what is going to happen next. I can not wait for the next book!
This one was really good! I love Logan and Cordi together! They make the perfect couple. Not only that I also love the case they were working on, and getting to find out more about Cordi's powers. But I didn't like the ending. It ended with me having lots and lots of questions about what is going to happen next. I can not wait for the next book!
March 15, 2016
I am really distressed by the tendency I see for authors who have a successful series going - to put in a teaser AND a cliff-hanger at the end of an otherwise enjoyable read. Why did you do this, Ms. Drummond? We who are enjoying the series would buy the next one in any event, and to be quite honest one needs to read the series in order to make sense of some of the things that are happening to Ms. Jones. Thus a new reader might be thoroughly confused by the nasty vampire coming to haunt our heroine, while a follower of the series might roll her eyes (I certainly did) but persist in reading along. But really! Did you have to have Cordi be so paranoid as to drop Logan? At any rate I enjoyed the read but dropped TWO stars because of all the stuff muddying up the ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2015
Another 3.5 stars. I think all my ratings for the Discord books have been 3.5 because they're fun and I really enjoy them, but they're just not quite a 4 star "loved" for for various reasons.
This one ends on a rather less upbeat "everything is going to be okay" vibe than the others (even as the day is ultimately saved once again), which I actually liked because it shows things are progressing and all those little troubles and trials Discord has gone through are beginning to mount up, they aren't just blown off even though it appears that way sometimes.
I'm interested in seeing where things go from here and I'm curious to find out what her certain set of "waking visions" are all about.
This one ends on a rather less upbeat "everything is going to be okay" vibe than the others (even as the day is ultimately saved once again), which I actually liked because it shows things are progressing and all those little troubles and trials Discord has gone through are beginning to mount up, they aren't just blown off even though it appears that way sometimes.
I'm interested in seeing where things go from here and I'm curious to find out what her certain set of "waking visions" are all about.
January 31, 2018
Ok, I bought all the books in this series in january and I've read the whole serie already twice.
I like it a lot. Also it gets better in rereading it.
Yes the main character is really young (and being three years in a coma does put her in borderline minor area) and almost always she behaves like a 35 years old woman. Also, advancing in the serie, she starts becoming a dog hoarder, but that's a very good thing in my opinion.
That's the only minor problems with the serie.
The rest is just awesome
I like it a lot. Also it gets better in rereading it.
Yes the main character is really young (and being three years in a coma does put her in borderline minor area) and almost always she behaves like a 35 years old woman. Also, advancing in the serie, she starts becoming a dog hoarder, but that's a very good thing in my opinion.
That's the only minor problems with the serie.
The rest is just awesome
March 31, 2016
This series is kind of simple in the sense that the plots are pretty straightforward with no twists. But despite that, they keep me entertained and I find them fun to read. My only criticism of the previous book was the overuse of the catch phrase "good night" (the equivalent of "good god"). I'm happy to report that I only recall it being used once in this book! Unfortunately, it was replaced by the over use of the word "dude". Oh well.
April 21, 2015
Great Book
New adventure into a new world for Discord and friends. She has some serious powers to help her right wrongs and find those who are lost. Reuniting unexpected allies and fighting for those lost. Her life heats up with a growing relationship that she may not be as ready for as she thought. Interesting storyline, adventurous, thoughtful and well written.
New adventure into a new world for Discord and friends. She has some serious powers to help her right wrongs and find those who are lost. Reuniting unexpected allies and fighting for those lost. Her life heats up with a growing relationship that she may not be as ready for as she thought. Interesting storyline, adventurous, thoughtful and well written.
February 22, 2015
G rated. In this installment the leading heroine seems to have gotten gun-shy about fighting, love, sex, and life in general because of the events in th previous books. This was a good bridge to more excitement hopefully in the future, but it fell flat for me.
May 16, 2015
By all that's holy, do a find/replace on the manuscript and get rid of every "bub", "dude", and "you bet". I've never heard any of these words or phrases used in the real world except the occasional high frat boy. It's do distracting and brings down the whole story.
December 21, 2015
Curious as to where this series will go. I was a little annoyed at the ending as I wish she'd just talk to someone about what's going on. I hate when the main character who has this great support system of friends etc starts pushing people away. Drives me crazy.
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October 15, 2016Kind of disappointing
I hate it when a series starts well and then goes downhill! And if I have to read another paranormal where about the third book it turns out the heroine is descended from gods...!!
I hate it when a series starts well and then goes downhill! And if I have to read another paranormal where about the third book it turns out the heroine is descended from gods...!!
November 24, 2014
Such a brilliant UF series. A great mix of UF genres. Excellent!
June 23, 2025
Re-read June 2025
February 22, 2015
Bring on the next one
February 26, 2015
Looking forward to the next....although I guess I may have to wait a while.
June 26, 2015
This was OK,but the hole ghost thing didn't make sense to me. Hopefully it will in the next book. I like how Cordi is evolving through this book, and I wan't to know what happens next
May 21, 2016
There was one conversation in here that had me laughing so hard I couldn't breathe! Really good but the ending wasn't what I wanted...hope that situation resolves itself in the next book.
August 2, 2016
I’m just kind of meh… It’s nice she finally ditched the jerk but still it’s just so-so. Nothing really makes this book stand out. I’m bored enough that I’m not going to continue on.
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