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The Snake Den

(Shadow and Ink #2)

Nikki Rae (Goodreads Author)

4.17 · Rating details · 12 ratings · 7 reviews

The box has opened a door to the dark place where the voice Corbin hears dwells. Not only that, but she’s brought it forth in human form, into her world, into the light. But others have been alerted to her existence, and Six is only the beginning of the imaginary becoming real. Torn between her love for Six and wanting a normal life, Corbin must decide if she should live i ...more

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Apr 05, 2016 Shirley Cuypers rated it it was amazing

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First of all I want to thank Nikki Rae for the beta copy, you're the best!

The Snake Den is the second book in The Shadow and Ink Series and continues the story of Corbin and Six. Corbin's hearing a voice, Six, and in The Snake Den we get to know more about Six. Who he is, what he is and why he wants Corbin.
A lot of crazy things happen and school starts again. There's a new guy Rust, but is he the sweet guy we think he is? And is Six the guy we think he is?

The story is great, the ...more

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May 30, 2016 Laura Hernandez (TheVoluptuousBkDiva/YABkDivas) rated it really liked it

Wow! Just wow! This time around I know exactly what rating to give this dark but perplexing read. I am truly enjoying the fact that I am still completely clueless as to the true nature of Six. Is Six an angel? A demon? The figment of Corbin's fragmented mind? The author once again reeled me in right from the start with her beautifully dark writing style. The characters are all stunning and unique and I simply cannot wait for the next book in the series as this cliff hanger ending was more intens ...more

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May 10, 2016 Amy (Lost in a Good Book) rated it it was amazing

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Note: I was provided with a copy of this book by the author for review.

After the cliff hanger Rae left us with at the end of The Crow Box, and with a title like The Snake Den for the sequel, it was easy to imagine all kinds of things and imagine what Corbin had gotten involved with. But in true Nikki Rae style there are revelations and developments in this book that surprise you, making you realise things aren't always as they seem.

Corbin's own misunderstandings and attempt to rationalise things Note: I was provided with a copy of this book by the author for review.

After the cliff hanger Rae left us with at the end of The Crow Box, and with a title like The Snake Den for the sequel, it was easy to imagine all kinds of things and imagine what Corbin had gotten involved with. But in true Nikki Rae style there are revelations and developments in this book that surprise you, making you realise things aren't always as they seem.

Corbin's own misunderstandings and attempt to rationalise things means she draw her own conclusions and in the process influences ours, but as each of these are broken down or altered it changes completely where you thought the story was heading. Rae's writing is lyrical, beautifully descriptive, and sometimes the perfect word coveys the perfect meaning, one word really can make a lot of difference.

While some answers are given, some are not, and some not right away, the cryptic answers and non answers from Six means you're always filled with intrigue about what has or will happen, but it also doesn't crowd the novel and take focus away from other elements. Rae is always advancing the plot and not stalling for the sake of mystery but she is also very clever at weaving it and connecting it together, adding little bits at a time like adding a new square to a quilt. The pace is wonderful and the exploration and expression of Corbin's uncertainty, her fear but comfort, and familiar attachment that she'd established in book one remains.

Six is less of a mystery this time around but he isn't entirely laid out with a back story, he has a personality beyond a whisper, more of a character now than a presence in Corbin's ear and he's a little cheeky and proud of himself which is fun. At times he is like a kid or a proud parent as Rae describes him and it's cute watching him interact with Corbin and try to please and impress her, helping her understand. But he also isn't an entirely lovely and placid figure either, there is always a sense that there is an intense power beneath the surface that could rise at any moment if there ever was a need.

There are surprises when you think it's just going to be one type of story and Rae in true fashion sneaks a twist or two to throw you and taunt you for book three. She has a devious way of lulling you into a false sense of security and pulling you along with a vague tease that you're uncertain will ever be addressed, before bringing it to a head in the final pages and you're left once again, with a to be continued... when all you want to do is keep turning pages. This is an excellent next stage in the series and after the surprises in The Snake Den I cannot wait to find out what Rae has in store for Corbin.

A longer version of this review was posted on my blog https://lostinagoodbk.wordpress.com/2... ...more

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May 11, 2016 Melanie rated it really liked it

This is currently part of Kindle Unlimited, so if you have that (Like me) you can read it for free!!

With The Snake Den Nikki has weaved more intrigue into an already mysterious story. I loved how this story flowed. Although not much happens at times, you also feel so more because of the characters emotions. I loved Six in this book. Some aspects of him I saw coming, but were just as magical.

The end, cliffhanger! Ok you expect it with a series anyway. But just like book 1 you are left thinking... ...more

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Apr 05, 2016 Paranormal Books R Us rated it it was amazing

Is she crazy? Maybe, but maybe Corbin is finally seeing things as they truly are for the very first time.

We delve right back into the complicated life of Corbin and get to learn a little more about Six the mysterious creature that has integrated himself firmly into Corbin's very existence. We watch as she struggles to grasp what is happening and ultimately what it means for her if Six is as real as he claims to be.

Once again I am completely in love with a book by this author! Nikki Rae never fa ...more

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Apr 26, 2016 Ari rated it it was amazing

Shelves: betaread, dark, devoured, fantasy, favorites, fuct-up, kidnapped, new-adult, paranormal, paranormal-romance

*A complimentary ecopy was provided by the Author, in exchange for my honest review.*
It's been a few weeks since I read this story but I do remember it like it was yesterday. Book One, The Crow Box, left you hanging, in the worst way, and so we pick up where we left off. Corbin must decide if she's going to accept the fact that Six is indeed real and not just a figment of her imagination. As she does, she learns that she's known or have had some sort of interaction with Six in her past lives. It ...more

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Jun 09, 2016 Gabby (What's Beyond Forks?) rated it liked it

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Full Review at: What's Beyond Forks?

I'm still at a loss with this series. There are more conversations with Six this time, but he doesn't actually answer anything directly. You still have to guess at what he means which is fun and mysterious sometimes, but there comes a time when we need some kind of something so the plot can move along. I do think I know a little more about what's going on, but I could be totally wrong. This could easily be one of those stories where we find out that everything ...more

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Nikki Rae is an independent author who lives in New Jersey. She explores human nature through fiction, concentrating on making the imaginary as real as possible. Her genres of choice are mainly dark, scary, romantic tales, but she’ll try anything once. When she is not writing, reading, or thinking, you can find her spending time with animals, drawing in a quiet corner, or studying people. Closely.