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The Ludus #1
Hunting for Witches
Witches have been obliterated - or so the world hopes. At 24, Roo struggles to keep her DNA-changing abilities secret. She doesn't feel like a witch, but if she isn't, how can she manipulate the physical world? Why does she feel the energy of all living things?
On tenuous ground, Roo keeps her skills hidden with the help of her sexy songstress BFF and her barmaid job at The Cauldron. Hiding in plain sight seems to be working until a mysterious witch hunter comes to town. Roo's powers are growing and, when a witch possesses the body of her sister, she defends her using any means possible.
Roo is exposed and attacked from all sides. She must learn to trust others while she discovers her identity and masters her powers to save the lives of her loved ones. She needs to convince herself and her town that she's more than a witch.
Inspired by mythology, science and fantasy, this fascinating debut novel is set in a brilliantly envisioned world where life is a secret game played by gods and witches until death ...
On tenuous ground, Roo keeps her skills hidden with the help of her sexy songstress BFF and her barmaid job at The Cauldron. Hiding in plain sight seems to be working until a mysterious witch hunter comes to town. Roo's powers are growing and, when a witch possesses the body of her sister, she defends her using any means possible.
Roo is exposed and attacked from all sides. She must learn to trust others while she discovers her identity and masters her powers to save the lives of her loved ones. She needs to convince herself and her town that she's more than a witch.
Inspired by mythology, science and fantasy, this fascinating debut novel is set in a brilliantly envisioned world where life is a secret game played by gods and witches until death ...
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405 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2015
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Lana Pecherczyk
51 books2,478 followersLana lives in Perth, Western Australia and loves writing Paranormal/ Fantasy and Sci-fi Romance. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her creating art and designing book covers. She also fights evil by moonlight, wins love by daylight and never runs from a real fight.
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June 15, 2015
Hunting for Witches is a novel written in first person from Roo's point of view. She's a little different, but at the same time, you feel like she could be you, or at least someone you know. She has family issues, has that "different" problem, has had some trouble in her life, and is a single young lady who is unsure of herself - but she has her reasons.
Now, I'm usually not a fan of first person novels, mainly because they can come across as a journal entry or a letter to a friend. This one, though, I really enjoyed. Coming from the first person, we had the chance to get to know her a lot better than we would have if we were learning about her from a narrator's point of view, and it flows quite nicely. The author also manages to let us see glimpses into how other characters are feeling, and what they are going through, which I really enjoyed. For example, at the beginning of the story, Roo's sister gives her some dream recordings, which allow her to see things from the past, and get a better idea of how and why her sister feels the way that she does.
The characters in this book were amazing. The story starts off merely good, but gets a lot better as you go through the book. I think it's a good beginning to a series, and am interested in reading more - I really want to know where these characters go and how the story pans out.
There were a few things I didn't like, and they could, honestly, just be me. First, I was given a copy from Bewitching Book Tours and there were some editing issues in the book. Not a lot to really deter most people from reading, and I was not told whether this was a completed novel or not, but it was enough to kind of bug me a little bit. Second, I get so SO bored with novels that seem to constantly (maybe I'm exaggerating a bit) harp on how good looking specific characters are. The girl can't stop looking at the guy, the guy notices how good looking she is, they keep talking about muscles and body parts and blah blah blah blah blah. Maybe that's what reality is like for a lot of people, maybe that's what people envision when they think of fantasies, but neither of those are true of me. We get that he's good looking. WE don't have to keep discussing it. And that leads me to my next point. Third, the attraction - or "attraction" - whatever. They kind of took away from the story for me. I found myself irritated with those bits, wanting to go back to the bits that moved the story along. But, again, these problems may just be my "problems" and not an actual problem for someone else.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my personal impressions of the book.
Now, I'm usually not a fan of first person novels, mainly because they can come across as a journal entry or a letter to a friend. This one, though, I really enjoyed. Coming from the first person, we had the chance to get to know her a lot better than we would have if we were learning about her from a narrator's point of view, and it flows quite nicely. The author also manages to let us see glimpses into how other characters are feeling, and what they are going through, which I really enjoyed. For example, at the beginning of the story, Roo's sister gives her some dream recordings, which allow her to see things from the past, and get a better idea of how and why her sister feels the way that she does.
The characters in this book were amazing. The story starts off merely good, but gets a lot better as you go through the book. I think it's a good beginning to a series, and am interested in reading more - I really want to know where these characters go and how the story pans out.
There were a few things I didn't like, and they could, honestly, just be me. First, I was given a copy from Bewitching Book Tours and there were some editing issues in the book. Not a lot to really deter most people from reading, and I was not told whether this was a completed novel or not, but it was enough to kind of bug me a little bit. Second, I get so SO bored with novels that seem to constantly (maybe I'm exaggerating a bit) harp on how good looking specific characters are. The girl can't stop looking at the guy, the guy notices how good looking she is, they keep talking about muscles and body parts and blah blah blah blah blah. Maybe that's what reality is like for a lot of people, maybe that's what people envision when they think of fantasies, but neither of those are true of me. We get that he's good looking. WE don't have to keep discussing it. And that leads me to my next point. Third, the attraction - or "attraction" - whatever. They kind of took away from the story for me. I found myself irritated with those bits, wanting to go back to the bits that moved the story along. But, again, these problems may just be my "problems" and not an actual problem for someone else.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my personal impressions of the book.
May 6, 2015
I will preface this review by saying that I am not an avid reader of the urban fantasy genre of literature. Honestly, I don’t even know what an urban fantasy is. However, I do know compelling and skillful storytelling, and Hunting for Witches has that in spades.
The book revolves around Roo, who, for the bulk of the book has no clue what she really is. She assumes she is probably a witch based on the abilities she has (but hides.) However, through a series of bizarre events and exchanges with mysterious figures, she finds out that what she is is not quite that simple. She finds herself gaining powers and abilities that fascinate as well as frighten her. Powers that also make her a target for others to destroy or to acquire in order to gain advantage for themselves.
The author's verb choices make the prose smooth and she shows a steady hand in creating scenes to draw the reader into the world of the book, and she is also quite adept at choreographing action scenes so they are clear, tense, and exciting. Her characters are well drawn, and I am intrigued to see how after certain developments that occur in the last few chapters, the author will deal with the newly minted conditions of the characters' existence.
That is about as much as I am willing to write without giving away too much of the story, but I will provide some content warnings for those considering picking up this well-written and well-constructed book. There is a moderate amount of blood and gore and coarse language as well as numerous scenes of violence, although none of it is done senselessly or for simple shock value. There is also some merit in letting those who are devoutly religious know that this book may possibly offend by redrawing known figures from Judeo-Christian canon in a light that may not be appreciated. However, chances are if you’re interested in reading urban fantasies about witches, your religious sensibilities won’t be harmed.
There is no explicit sexual content, although there is one character who is habitually naked. A fact that is generally used for comedic effect, but the reason why is explained and isn’t out of line with the rest of the narrative.
If I had one complaint concerning Hunting for Witches: The Ludus: Book One, it would be that the mythology is very densely packed. With the knowledge that this is volume one of a series of books, it felt a little too much to swallow in the opening shot. I admire the way Ms. Pecherczyk has created this colorful and unique universe. However, I felt that some of the pieces of the mythology could have been left to other books in the series, as there were times my head was spinning with all the different ideas and character types introduced along the way. There were times I had to backtrack to understand how each new piece of the puzzle fit together into the larger picture. That may be more to do with my cognitive abilities than the fault of the author, but I felt it was worth noting in any case.
Author Lana Pecherczyk borrows liberally from ancient and historic traditions, religions, and texts to weave a multicolored, multi-layered tapestry on which to paint her first book in the Ludus series. A series which, based on the setup and groundwork laid in this book, will be an exciting and original modern fable that fans of the genre, and others such as myself, will enjoy.
The book revolves around Roo, who, for the bulk of the book has no clue what she really is. She assumes she is probably a witch based on the abilities she has (but hides.) However, through a series of bizarre events and exchanges with mysterious figures, she finds out that what she is is not quite that simple. She finds herself gaining powers and abilities that fascinate as well as frighten her. Powers that also make her a target for others to destroy or to acquire in order to gain advantage for themselves.
The author's verb choices make the prose smooth and she shows a steady hand in creating scenes to draw the reader into the world of the book, and she is also quite adept at choreographing action scenes so they are clear, tense, and exciting. Her characters are well drawn, and I am intrigued to see how after certain developments that occur in the last few chapters, the author will deal with the newly minted conditions of the characters' existence.
That is about as much as I am willing to write without giving away too much of the story, but I will provide some content warnings for those considering picking up this well-written and well-constructed book. There is a moderate amount of blood and gore and coarse language as well as numerous scenes of violence, although none of it is done senselessly or for simple shock value. There is also some merit in letting those who are devoutly religious know that this book may possibly offend by redrawing known figures from Judeo-Christian canon in a light that may not be appreciated. However, chances are if you’re interested in reading urban fantasies about witches, your religious sensibilities won’t be harmed.
There is no explicit sexual content, although there is one character who is habitually naked. A fact that is generally used for comedic effect, but the reason why is explained and isn’t out of line with the rest of the narrative.
If I had one complaint concerning Hunting for Witches: The Ludus: Book One, it would be that the mythology is very densely packed. With the knowledge that this is volume one of a series of books, it felt a little too much to swallow in the opening shot. I admire the way Ms. Pecherczyk has created this colorful and unique universe. However, I felt that some of the pieces of the mythology could have been left to other books in the series, as there were times my head was spinning with all the different ideas and character types introduced along the way. There were times I had to backtrack to understand how each new piece of the puzzle fit together into the larger picture. That may be more to do with my cognitive abilities than the fault of the author, but I felt it was worth noting in any case.
Author Lana Pecherczyk borrows liberally from ancient and historic traditions, religions, and texts to weave a multicolored, multi-layered tapestry on which to paint her first book in the Ludus series. A series which, based on the setup and groundwork laid in this book, will be an exciting and original modern fable that fans of the genre, and others such as myself, will enjoy.
May 8, 2015
This was an extremely good book. It was perhaps a little slow for the first few chapters but it quickly picked up pace and then steam rolled all the way to the end. Loved the characters too! Can't wait for the next one!
September 10, 2015
Update: Sept 10, 2015
If a few months have gone by and you are still looking to see if there is a release date for the next book in a series pretty often, it must mean you really enjoyed it!
Oh this book, how I was torn over stars for you. I really wish I could have given it a 3.75, but I will have to go with a 4.
I am a huge reader of the urban fantasy genre, and I would almost classify this as a dark urban fantasy.
This is a captivating, original and interesting story, but the author could have used maybe another round of beta readers or some more editing.
What I loved:
The world the author paints- Even though description is overdone at times, she has created a really cool world that is just different enough from ours to be believable for the characters and magic.
The originality of the storyline- I can honestly say I have never read a book with a storyline like this, but I still have my kickass main female lead.
Cash- I always love a good emotionally handicapped love interest hottie.
Main character’s mind- fantastic, the kind of girl I’d want to be friends with.
Action scenes- this author absolutely shines when writing an action scene, in fact, after the first few chapters that drag we are greeted with a great magic action scene that all of a sudden I could not put the book down until I was done with it. But that scene ended, and this is when I started enjoying the book and flew right through it. This happens a few times throughout the book, I question the author’s editing, and then we hit an action scene and suddenly I forget I am reading a book and I am just flying.
Probably one of the things that bothers me most is the improper use of the word AWOL. I actually had to look it up to see if it meant something different in Australian military than it does in the US. It doesn't. I think what the author mean to use was MIA, and possibly even MIA POW that would have made more sense than making excuses for a man who was AWOL. That usually only leaves people pissed.
The first few chapters could have been dropped right out of the book and I wouldn’t even have noticed. The first bit is all newspaper clippings of the history of witches since they have been discovered a few years back, very interesting stuff. That is until you realize that over the next few chapters with character interaction and main character reflection, we discover most of the info from the clippings. The aunt and the sister felt forced like “just show the character has family and a life.” Meh, who cares? A mention of the sister before the showdown at the bar would have been good, or a brief interaction with her, but the opening few chapters was so boring for me I almost dropped the book.
None of the characters walk, run, sit, etc. They crash, hurdle, burst, pad, shamble, slam, tramp and more. This really took me out of the story each time and thought it was unnecessary. There was also a ton of barking, hissing, croaking, and sobbing when a simple “said would have worked. This pulls me out everytime.
I am also beta reading another story right now so while I was reading this a lot of things got highlighted, like word overuse in the same paragraph or sentence. A little bit of beating a dead horse when the main character would think something internally, and then verbally express it the next line. Things like this just made the book longer than it needed to be.
This is the first book in a trilogy, and it seems like just too much information is given to us right now. Too much backstory and mythology is discussed and the main character takes most of it in stride. She doesn’t fight much of what is told to her. While I already know I need to read the other books when they are released, I shudder to think how much more information I will have to absorb to understand the storyline of the next books.
I also found the title to be a little confusing as the book really isn’t about witches, but about gods…
Overall I’d say a really good effort by a first time author. I think the book could do really great with some more editing, and I can’t wait for the sequel.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
If a few months have gone by and you are still looking to see if there is a release date for the next book in a series pretty often, it must mean you really enjoyed it!
Oh this book, how I was torn over stars for you. I really wish I could have given it a 3.75, but I will have to go with a 4.
I am a huge reader of the urban fantasy genre, and I would almost classify this as a dark urban fantasy.
This is a captivating, original and interesting story, but the author could have used maybe another round of beta readers or some more editing.
What I loved:
The world the author paints- Even though description is overdone at times, she has created a really cool world that is just different enough from ours to be believable for the characters and magic.
The originality of the storyline- I can honestly say I have never read a book with a storyline like this, but I still have my kickass main female lead.
Cash- I always love a good emotionally handicapped love interest hottie.
Main character’s mind- fantastic, the kind of girl I’d want to be friends with.
Action scenes- this author absolutely shines when writing an action scene, in fact, after the first few chapters that drag we are greeted with a great magic action scene that all of a sudden I could not put the book down until I was done with it. But that scene ended, and this is when I started enjoying the book and flew right through it. This happens a few times throughout the book, I question the author’s editing, and then we hit an action scene and suddenly I forget I am reading a book and I am just flying.
Probably one of the things that bothers me most is the improper use of the word AWOL. I actually had to look it up to see if it meant something different in Australian military than it does in the US. It doesn't. I think what the author mean to use was MIA, and possibly even MIA POW that would have made more sense than making excuses for a man who was AWOL. That usually only leaves people pissed.
The first few chapters could have been dropped right out of the book and I wouldn’t even have noticed. The first bit is all newspaper clippings of the history of witches since they have been discovered a few years back, very interesting stuff. That is until you realize that over the next few chapters with character interaction and main character reflection, we discover most of the info from the clippings. The aunt and the sister felt forced like “just show the character has family and a life.” Meh, who cares? A mention of the sister before the showdown at the bar would have been good, or a brief interaction with her, but the opening few chapters was so boring for me I almost dropped the book.
None of the characters walk, run, sit, etc. They crash, hurdle, burst, pad, shamble, slam, tramp and more. This really took me out of the story each time and thought it was unnecessary. There was also a ton of barking, hissing, croaking, and sobbing when a simple “said would have worked. This pulls me out everytime.
I am also beta reading another story right now so while I was reading this a lot of things got highlighted, like word overuse in the same paragraph or sentence. A little bit of beating a dead horse when the main character would think something internally, and then verbally express it the next line. Things like this just made the book longer than it needed to be.
This is the first book in a trilogy, and it seems like just too much information is given to us right now. Too much backstory and mythology is discussed and the main character takes most of it in stride. She doesn’t fight much of what is told to her. While I already know I need to read the other books when they are released, I shudder to think how much more information I will have to absorb to understand the storyline of the next books.
I also found the title to be a little confusing as the book really isn’t about witches, but about gods…
Overall I’d say a really good effort by a first time author. I think the book could do really great with some more editing, and I can’t wait for the sequel.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
June 5, 2015
Review of Hunting for Witches by Lana Pecherczyk
Hunting for Witches is the first book on The Ludus series by Lana Pecherczyk. First of all, I must confess that I totally adore the paranormal books, especially if they have a good amount of romance, some action and a touch of mystery. I am happy to share with you that this book has all of that and more. I can’t say that the romance plays the most part in the story but it is there and the actions scenes, well I have one word for them: WOW!
Back to business, the book is about Roo. Our heroine has these strange abilities that just witches possess. She can manipulate the physical world and feel the energy of all the living things. Who wouldn’t want to be here, right? Having powers is as good as being a princess and maybe even better. However, witches aren’t accepted by almost the whole world. The poor girl has a hard time keeping her secret from anyone that might want to get rid of her or try to take her powers for their own convenience. Being a barmaid is hard enough without having the pressure of trying to control her new powers and hiding from anyone that might harm her or her loved ones. On top of that the poor girl is trying to find out who she really is. Sometimes things are better left in the part but finding yourself is much too tempting for our heroine. Good thing she has a BFF that has her back all the time and to make things even more complicated, we have a hottie in the picture. His name is Cash and make honor to his title of hero, he takes Roo under his wing and helps her with her powers after she, accidentally, “shows” them. Yeah girls, a love interest should never be missing in a paranormal read.
The book, as you can imagine, has a pretty good amount of mythology. However, I left as if it was introduced way too soon. I would have liked if the author would have taken her time to introduce the mythological background of the novel little by little because I felt, at some point, that it was a little too much to take in. In some chapters there were also a little too much descriptions. I truly think that she could take a few paragraphs here and there to make things a little more amiable for the reader. However, I must congratulate her on the action scenes. I must confess that after I read the first one I was waiting for the next already. I could actually understand Roo to some point. She lives a sheltered life with her aunt and sister. She even wears a collar that stops her from fully using her powers. I actually thought it was pretty unfair, she isn’t a pet. She deserves the chance to at the very least try to control them on her own. I mean, every teen deserves the chance to try to have a normal life. Please take into account that I said “try” because the definition of normal is quite subjective. However, I think that her sheltered life and her “moment” with her sister were the catalyst to the further development of her powers and her meeting with Cash. Therefore, I can’t complain, right?
The last thing I can tell you without totally spoiling the story is that I enjoyed the book and I am sure that if you give it a try so would you.
3.5 fangs
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock
Hunting for Witches is the first book on The Ludus series by Lana Pecherczyk. First of all, I must confess that I totally adore the paranormal books, especially if they have a good amount of romance, some action and a touch of mystery. I am happy to share with you that this book has all of that and more. I can’t say that the romance plays the most part in the story but it is there and the actions scenes, well I have one word for them: WOW!
Back to business, the book is about Roo. Our heroine has these strange abilities that just witches possess. She can manipulate the physical world and feel the energy of all the living things. Who wouldn’t want to be here, right? Having powers is as good as being a princess and maybe even better. However, witches aren’t accepted by almost the whole world. The poor girl has a hard time keeping her secret from anyone that might want to get rid of her or try to take her powers for their own convenience. Being a barmaid is hard enough without having the pressure of trying to control her new powers and hiding from anyone that might harm her or her loved ones. On top of that the poor girl is trying to find out who she really is. Sometimes things are better left in the part but finding yourself is much too tempting for our heroine. Good thing she has a BFF that has her back all the time and to make things even more complicated, we have a hottie in the picture. His name is Cash and make honor to his title of hero, he takes Roo under his wing and helps her with her powers after she, accidentally, “shows” them. Yeah girls, a love interest should never be missing in a paranormal read.
The book, as you can imagine, has a pretty good amount of mythology. However, I left as if it was introduced way too soon. I would have liked if the author would have taken her time to introduce the mythological background of the novel little by little because I felt, at some point, that it was a little too much to take in. In some chapters there were also a little too much descriptions. I truly think that she could take a few paragraphs here and there to make things a little more amiable for the reader. However, I must congratulate her on the action scenes. I must confess that after I read the first one I was waiting for the next already. I could actually understand Roo to some point. She lives a sheltered life with her aunt and sister. She even wears a collar that stops her from fully using her powers. I actually thought it was pretty unfair, she isn’t a pet. She deserves the chance to at the very least try to control them on her own. I mean, every teen deserves the chance to try to have a normal life. Please take into account that I said “try” because the definition of normal is quite subjective. However, I think that her sheltered life and her “moment” with her sister were the catalyst to the further development of her powers and her meeting with Cash. Therefore, I can’t complain, right?
The last thing I can tell you without totally spoiling the story is that I enjoyed the book and I am sure that if you give it a try so would you.
3.5 fangs
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock
July 1, 2015
"HUNTING FOR WITCHES" (THE LUDUS: BOOK ONE)
BY: LANA PERCHERCZK
Post Modern Day Witch hunt!
I love witches... all sizes, shapes and talents....especially good witches. Roo La Roux is introduced to us as an "almost witch" living in Australia after the early 2000's "war" on witches. Hmmm, I guess I would have thought there might have been another time period used but the newspaper clippings shown in the beginning of the novel proved that I somehow missed that tidbit on the nightly news!
Anyway, apparently there was a rash of "nasty bad" witches causing all kinds of havoc in the world and the answer was resurrecting the Salem Witch hunts and trials. Roo was thought to show signs of being a witch but since they weren't sure, she was put on probation with a glass "probation" collar that gave her a little shock when she did something against her parole agreement. She was within weeks of having it removed after 3 years. Secretly knowing she had some "talents" that weren't exactly normal, she didn't really think she was a witch. Hmmmm, changing your makeup and hair-color just by thinking about it is not a little suspicious? A little witchy? yes... a little convenient....heck yes!
This story tells of her discovery of her full talents as something other than a "witch" and her journey to put her talents to good use with the help of a "hunky" witch hunter named Cash. Cash and his brother are also supernatural beings but apparently supernaturals and humans had been living fairly well together until those "viscous soul eating witches" started using humans for their own agenda. (just not sure what that agenda was)
I thought the story line had some promise but I was a little taken back by a lot of disconnected tidbits. Such as her nursing orphaned "joeys", her obsession with "Prince" songs, her love for her black "bike", her being rather oblivious to having 3 admirers and the fact that her sister may have been possessed by her other "sister".
I think there was a lot of good story info and great characters but perhaps too much for one book. I had to go back and check on who was who in the beginning to try and keep things straight. Lots of inter-tangled information and seemed like more than one story being told. After getting through the first book and having a fair idea of what is going on, the second book may be a little easier read.
Jeanie G
I give this 3 1/2 "soulful" sheep.
BY: LANA PERCHERCZK
Post Modern Day Witch hunt!
I love witches... all sizes, shapes and talents....especially good witches. Roo La Roux is introduced to us as an "almost witch" living in Australia after the early 2000's "war" on witches. Hmmm, I guess I would have thought there might have been another time period used but the newspaper clippings shown in the beginning of the novel proved that I somehow missed that tidbit on the nightly news!
Anyway, apparently there was a rash of "nasty bad" witches causing all kinds of havoc in the world and the answer was resurrecting the Salem Witch hunts and trials. Roo was thought to show signs of being a witch but since they weren't sure, she was put on probation with a glass "probation" collar that gave her a little shock when she did something against her parole agreement. She was within weeks of having it removed after 3 years. Secretly knowing she had some "talents" that weren't exactly normal, she didn't really think she was a witch. Hmmmm, changing your makeup and hair-color just by thinking about it is not a little suspicious? A little witchy? yes... a little convenient....heck yes!
This story tells of her discovery of her full talents as something other than a "witch" and her journey to put her talents to good use with the help of a "hunky" witch hunter named Cash. Cash and his brother are also supernatural beings but apparently supernaturals and humans had been living fairly well together until those "viscous soul eating witches" started using humans for their own agenda. (just not sure what that agenda was)
I thought the story line had some promise but I was a little taken back by a lot of disconnected tidbits. Such as her nursing orphaned "joeys", her obsession with "Prince" songs, her love for her black "bike", her being rather oblivious to having 3 admirers and the fact that her sister may have been possessed by her other "sister".
I think there was a lot of good story info and great characters but perhaps too much for one book. I had to go back and check on who was who in the beginning to try and keep things straight. Lots of inter-tangled information and seemed like more than one story being told. After getting through the first book and having a fair idea of what is going on, the second book may be a little easier read.
Jeanie G
I give this 3 1/2 "soulful" sheep.
June 23, 2015
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I love Urban Fantasy. When I find a good UF book I devour it like a big piece of chocolate cake. Hunting For Witches is one of those good books. It's dark, it's gritty, and if you're looking for a good, cheesy romance, this is not the book for you.
The minute I read the synopsis I knew that I have to read Hunting For Witches. I had a feeling that HFW will be a good book and I was not disappointed. I love the world created by the author. It was different and refreshing. In this book, witches are evil creatures who possess a body of a woman to wreak havoc on Earth. A lot different from witches that I read about in other paranormal and fantasy books.
Hunting For Witches is told in the first person by Roo. The main protagonist of the book. In the game of the Gods where the players must compete against each other for the prize of evolution, Roo is an anomaly. For the whole book it was never really clear what she really is. She has both the abilities of a player and a witch - the glitches in the game. I'm looking forward to reading the next book just to find out more about Roo. The story also features Cash, another player and as mysterious as Roo. Like her, he still doesn't know who he is but he can see glimpses of his past lives. I can feel romance brewing between these two but it wasn't pursued in the book. Probably in the next book (I'm hoping...)
Overall, I really love this book. Character-wise I love how the author depicted each one of them, even the evil antagonists. I especially love Roo. She's tough and loyal, and there's so much promise in her character that I can't wait to see how powerful she will become in the next book. I also like Cash, though I didn't really connect with him because there's so much mystery going on around him. Other than that he's ok for me.
I'm giving Hunting for Witches 4 Stars. The author did an excellent job creating a world parallel yet very different from ours. I'm recommending this to all fantasy fans who love dark stories and doesn't care for romance very much. But as I've mentioned before, there might be romance in the future books so romance readers can also give the series a try. I hope the author releases the next book soon coz I can't wait to find out more about Roo and Cash.
I love Urban Fantasy. When I find a good UF book I devour it like a big piece of chocolate cake. Hunting For Witches is one of those good books. It's dark, it's gritty, and if you're looking for a good, cheesy romance, this is not the book for you.
The minute I read the synopsis I knew that I have to read Hunting For Witches. I had a feeling that HFW will be a good book and I was not disappointed. I love the world created by the author. It was different and refreshing. In this book, witches are evil creatures who possess a body of a woman to wreak havoc on Earth. A lot different from witches that I read about in other paranormal and fantasy books.
Hunting For Witches is told in the first person by Roo. The main protagonist of the book. In the game of the Gods where the players must compete against each other for the prize of evolution, Roo is an anomaly. For the whole book it was never really clear what she really is. She has both the abilities of a player and a witch - the glitches in the game. I'm looking forward to reading the next book just to find out more about Roo. The story also features Cash, another player and as mysterious as Roo. Like her, he still doesn't know who he is but he can see glimpses of his past lives. I can feel romance brewing between these two but it wasn't pursued in the book. Probably in the next book (I'm hoping...)
Overall, I really love this book. Character-wise I love how the author depicted each one of them, even the evil antagonists. I especially love Roo. She's tough and loyal, and there's so much promise in her character that I can't wait to see how powerful she will become in the next book. I also like Cash, though I didn't really connect with him because there's so much mystery going on around him. Other than that he's ok for me.
I'm giving Hunting for Witches 4 Stars. The author did an excellent job creating a world parallel yet very different from ours. I'm recommending this to all fantasy fans who love dark stories and doesn't care for romance very much. But as I've mentioned before, there might be romance in the future books so romance readers can also give the series a try. I hope the author releases the next book soon coz I can't wait to find out more about Roo and Cash.
September 26, 2015
I am now a huge fan! I loved this book. Full of quirks with how witches became witches, with gods and angels galore and a really fun main character to watch her life unfold then unravel! I seriously can't wait for book two!
We follow Roo, aka La Roux. She's a waitress at a local bar. Witches we supposed to be extinct from the purge that happened so this little bar took the joke part of witches and themed itself for them. Except Roo is a witch. But she isn't evil like them. She has a freaky aunt and sister who's out of reality and a non existing father. She's always known she's different. She loves her job because she feels at home, and her bff who is awesome works there with her. She hides her weird abilities, even the ones witches aren't supposed to have. The government has been watching her because of them. And then... Chaos ensues in one moment and she reveals herself. She had to. Because a real witch showed up and wants her bad. She then meets Tommy and Cash, and through them, find out she's not "technically" a witch. Lol I won't tell you. But I will tell you she's funny and though some of her decisions are bad, she has good intentions. She will protect those who would have her dead. I liked her character and I liked watching her figure out her abilities, find herself, and find a path to chose.
Cash and tommy are brothers, but total opposites. Tommy is sweet, passionate, kind and fun. Cash is cold, ruthless, and emotionless. Yeah we all fell for cash but still root for tommy. I cried for Tommy. Things are gunna be interesting with them and that little twist that blew my damn mind!! Her bff kitty is freaking hilarious. I love her! I wanna be her friend! And then Marc, well, just know he's important, he cracked me up, and he's a whammy. :) no hints on him either.
I loved the writing style. I also loved the twist that the author put on how all the different characters revolve around each other. This one flowed smooth and was well paced and had me needing more. The characters are well rounded and I now see one bad guy morphing into another I didn't see coming. :) oh and I loved the kangaroo rescues!! I am ready for book two asap please!! 5 PAWS!!
We follow Roo, aka La Roux. She's a waitress at a local bar. Witches we supposed to be extinct from the purge that happened so this little bar took the joke part of witches and themed itself for them. Except Roo is a witch. But she isn't evil like them. She has a freaky aunt and sister who's out of reality and a non existing father. She's always known she's different. She loves her job because she feels at home, and her bff who is awesome works there with her. She hides her weird abilities, even the ones witches aren't supposed to have. The government has been watching her because of them. And then... Chaos ensues in one moment and she reveals herself. She had to. Because a real witch showed up and wants her bad. She then meets Tommy and Cash, and through them, find out she's not "technically" a witch. Lol I won't tell you. But I will tell you she's funny and though some of her decisions are bad, she has good intentions. She will protect those who would have her dead. I liked her character and I liked watching her figure out her abilities, find herself, and find a path to chose.
Cash and tommy are brothers, but total opposites. Tommy is sweet, passionate, kind and fun. Cash is cold, ruthless, and emotionless. Yeah we all fell for cash but still root for tommy. I cried for Tommy. Things are gunna be interesting with them and that little twist that blew my damn mind!! Her bff kitty is freaking hilarious. I love her! I wanna be her friend! And then Marc, well, just know he's important, he cracked me up, and he's a whammy. :) no hints on him either.
I loved the writing style. I also loved the twist that the author put on how all the different characters revolve around each other. This one flowed smooth and was well paced and had me needing more. The characters are well rounded and I now see one bad guy morphing into another I didn't see coming. :) oh and I loved the kangaroo rescues!! I am ready for book two asap please!! 5 PAWS!!
August 19, 2015
Hunting for Witches: The Ludus, Book One by Lana Pecherczyk is a terrific fantasy novel about a character by the name of Roo. At 24, Roo lives a sheltered life with her aunt and sister. She starts out on probation and has a collar around her neck preventing her from being free. Her actions are monitored until one night at the bar where she works a which possesses her sister. A fight ensues and Roo shows the powers that she's capable of which put her in great danger from witch hunters . Cash enters who is some kind of special enforcer who takes Roo under his wing and helps her learn who she really is and why she is different. The book has many integrated genres like fantasy, romance, mystery and science fiction. I loved watching Roo transform into an independent young woman capable of amazing things and able to make choices for herself. This book is very original with a storyline I've never seen anywhere else before which is quite refreshing.
Ms Pecherczyk is a very talented author and I look forward to reading her future novels.
I received a copy of this book story cartel in exchange for my honest review.
Ms Pecherczyk is a very talented author and I look forward to reading her future novels.
I received a copy of this book story cartel in exchange for my honest review.
May 15, 2015
*I received this book as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review.*
I enjoy reading urban fantasy books and I become really obsessed with the good ones. On the other hand, if I start reading an urban fantasy book and it is dull and slow, I detest it and I may not even finish it.
Fortunately, this book falls into the first category. Even by the small description at good reads you may realize that the main characters are interesting and the plot will be smart and enjoyable. I really love the depth to which the writer has connected to her characters and the fact that she gives a promise that the book will be the first one of the Ludus series. Having said that, I really look forward to the next one.
I enjoy reading urban fantasy books and I become really obsessed with the good ones. On the other hand, if I start reading an urban fantasy book and it is dull and slow, I detest it and I may not even finish it.
Fortunately, this book falls into the first category. Even by the small description at good reads you may realize that the main characters are interesting and the plot will be smart and enjoyable. I really love the depth to which the writer has connected to her characters and the fact that she gives a promise that the book will be the first one of the Ludus series. Having said that, I really look forward to the next one.
May 28, 2015
I wanted to like this book, but after reading more than half-way through, I just couldn't force myself to read anymore.
I was given a free PDF copy from Story Cartel in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a free PDF copy from Story Cartel in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2015
Review to follow
May 31, 2015
Here is my reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R2NR8XQY...
October 30, 2015
Great read.
June 8, 2015
Review coming soon!
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