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The Order of Orion #1
Willow et Lucas
Quand l’amour se mêle aux super-pouvoirs...
Willow Trilby est une psychologue qui cache un secret. Son obsession pour l’étude des pouvoirs paranormaux va au-delà d’une curiosité purement professionnelle : elle-même a un don de télépathie émotionnelle.
Lucas Black est un assassin capable d’effacer les mémoires. Il travaille pour une société secrète de personnes dotées de pouvoirs métaphysiques.
Et quand les recherches de Willow menacent de révéler les secrets du Conseil d’Orion, Lucas est chargé de la faire taire.
Suivra-t-il ses ordres ou bien suivra-t-il son cœur, remettant ainsi en cause cinq cents ans de tradition pour protéger celle qui devrait être son ennemie ?
Willow et Lucas est une romance d’urban fantasy et le premier tome de la série « Le Conseil d’Orion ». Chaque livre met en scène un couple différent et leur happy ending. Un arc narratif traverse toute la série, ce qui veut dire que les livres doivent être lus dans l’ordre chronologique.
Willow Trilby est une psychologue qui cache un secret. Son obsession pour l’étude des pouvoirs paranormaux va au-delà d’une curiosité purement professionnelle : elle-même a un don de télépathie émotionnelle.
Lucas Black est un assassin capable d’effacer les mémoires. Il travaille pour une société secrète de personnes dotées de pouvoirs métaphysiques.
Et quand les recherches de Willow menacent de révéler les secrets du Conseil d’Orion, Lucas est chargé de la faire taire.
Suivra-t-il ses ordres ou bien suivra-t-il son cœur, remettant ainsi en cause cinq cents ans de tradition pour protéger celle qui devrait être son ennemie ?
Willow et Lucas est une romance d’urban fantasy et le premier tome de la série « Le Conseil d’Orion ». Chaque livre met en scène un couple différent et leur happy ending. Un arc narratif traverse toute la série, ce qui veut dire que les livres doivent être lus dans l’ordre chronologique.
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First published December 1, 2017
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4 books24 followersSamantha Jane loves stargazing and adventure, so it's no wonder she's combined these two passions to create captivating paranormal romance connected to the stars. When she's not looking up at the night sky, she ingesting copious amounts of coffee and chocolate so she can juggle family life, a day job, and writing stories to make readers swoon.
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Blurb:
When love and superpowers collide….
Dr Willow Trilby is a psychologist with a secret. Her obsessive research into paranormal abilities is more than a professional curiosity; she’s an emotional telepath. Lucas Black is a memory-wiping assassin for a secret society of people with metaphysical powers. When Willow’s research threatens to expose The Order of Orion, she lands on Lucas’s hit list.
Will he follow orders, or will he follow his heart and defy five hundred years of tradition to protect his supposed enemy?
STARBORN is an urban fantasy romance and the first book in The Orion series. Each book features a different couple and their happily ever after. An ongoing storyline across the series means that the books should be read in chronological order. *Contains mature themes and adult content.
Blurb:
When love and superpowers collide….
Dr Willow Trilby is a psychologist with a secret. Her obsessive research into paranormal abilities is more than a professional curiosity; she’s an emotional telepath. Lucas Black is a memory-wiping assassin for a secret society of people with metaphysical powers. When Willow’s research threatens to expose The Order of Orion, she lands on Lucas’s hit list.
Will he follow orders, or will he follow his heart and defy five hundred years of tradition to protect his supposed enemy?
STARBORN is an urban fantasy romance and the first book in The Orion series. Each book features a different couple and their happily ever after. An ongoing storyline across the series means that the books should be read in chronological order. *Contains mature themes and adult content.
February 1, 2018
I love books involving paranormal powers, meaning I was quick to grab this read when I realised the superpowers were of the paranormal variety. There’s no Superman flying in from another planet, no Batman slipping out of his mansion to join the hero party – it’s just good old fashioned paranormal superpowers done right.
Despite my excitement, I was a little bit worried. I questioned whether I was getting pumped up, heading towards disappointment. This fear, however, evaporated quickly. There was no need for me to be worried – within pages I had fallen in love with this story, and I wanted more. More of the powers, more of the world, and more of the characters.
Without a doubt, the powers were my favourite element of the story. The way in which people came into their powers was so refreshing. It was something different, and I’m always willing to try something new. How the powers develop was also a lot of fun. Throughout, we got to find out enough to keep us engaged, yet there is still plenty more we wish to find out. We know what to expect in terms of power categorisation, but there are so many potentials for where individual powers could lead.
Add that into where the story could lead and there are so many possibilities. The world building in this one was wonderful, introducing us to so much. As with the powers, though, there is still plenty more to find out. It’s a solid first book in a series – it introduces the major points, while leaving you wanting more – and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together. There is drama between characters, bad guys are introduced, and references are made to a much bigger world outside of what we were introduced to. It was plenty to whet the appetite to ensure you’d be back for more.
I can assure you, you will be back for more. If the superpowers and world building were not enough to win you over, then the characters will. Although this book tells the relationship between two of the characters, so many characters are introduced and you know they will be important in the future. I cannot wait to see how the stories of the other characters play out – not just their romantic stories, but I want to know where their powers and choices lead them. The cast was so much fun and I cannot wait to visit them again.
While I did enjoy this book a lot, I was surprised by what my least favourite element was. I love a good tutor and mentee romance, yet the romance was my least favourite part of the story. I think I was so sucked into everything else that I never reached the level of fangirl over the relationship that I had hoped to. It was still a fun romance story, I cannot deny the characters went well together, but it wasn’t my favourite element of the story.
Overall, I loved this one. The ending will certainly have you grabbing book two, wanting to see what comes next.
Despite my excitement, I was a little bit worried. I questioned whether I was getting pumped up, heading towards disappointment. This fear, however, evaporated quickly. There was no need for me to be worried – within pages I had fallen in love with this story, and I wanted more. More of the powers, more of the world, and more of the characters.
Without a doubt, the powers were my favourite element of the story. The way in which people came into their powers was so refreshing. It was something different, and I’m always willing to try something new. How the powers develop was also a lot of fun. Throughout, we got to find out enough to keep us engaged, yet there is still plenty more we wish to find out. We know what to expect in terms of power categorisation, but there are so many potentials for where individual powers could lead.
Add that into where the story could lead and there are so many possibilities. The world building in this one was wonderful, introducing us to so much. As with the powers, though, there is still plenty more to find out. It’s a solid first book in a series – it introduces the major points, while leaving you wanting more – and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together. There is drama between characters, bad guys are introduced, and references are made to a much bigger world outside of what we were introduced to. It was plenty to whet the appetite to ensure you’d be back for more.
I can assure you, you will be back for more. If the superpowers and world building were not enough to win you over, then the characters will. Although this book tells the relationship between two of the characters, so many characters are introduced and you know they will be important in the future. I cannot wait to see how the stories of the other characters play out – not just their romantic stories, but I want to know where their powers and choices lead them. The cast was so much fun and I cannot wait to visit them again.
While I did enjoy this book a lot, I was surprised by what my least favourite element was. I love a good tutor and mentee romance, yet the romance was my least favourite part of the story. I think I was so sucked into everything else that I never reached the level of fangirl over the relationship that I had hoped to. It was still a fun romance story, I cannot deny the characters went well together, but it wasn’t my favourite element of the story.
Overall, I loved this one. The ending will certainly have you grabbing book two, wanting to see what comes next.
June 20, 2019
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J’adore les X-Men ou encore les héros DC, on ne va pas se mentir question super production cinématographique on ne manque de rien mais pour la littérature c’est différent si on ne lit pas des comics. Le Conseil d’Orion arrive à allier une belle plume et une histoire dans cette mouvance très addictive.
Willow est une jeune femme déterminée à retrouver sa jumelle, ses recherches personnelles l’ont menée à se tourner vers la psychologie et elle ne cesse d’approfondir ses découvertes. C’est d’ailleurs ainsi qu’elle se retrouve dans le radar du Conseil d’Orion et qu’un agent a pour mission de l’éliminer.
Vous allez me dire : Mais qu’est-ce que le Conseil d’Orion ? C’est une entité qui protège des êtres dotés de talents particuliers (je vous laisse découvrir les différentes familles pour ces pouvoirs par vous même histoire de ne pas tout vous dévoiler).
Ce que l’agent Lucas Black n’avait pas prévu c’est que sa cible est en fait une des leurs et que dès lors il doit revoir son plan initial pour la maintenir en vie.
Ce premier tome est pour moi une réussite bien qu’assez prévisible, les éléments que l’auteure nous propose sont travaillés et détaillés, elle apporte une intrigue politique au centre et une romance qui se développe doucement mais surement. Nos personnages sont intéressants déjà parce que Willow est une femme intelligente, qu’elle n’est pas naïve et qu’elle est fidèle à elle d’un bout à l’autre, non elle ne va pas perdre la tête complètement pour un homme et s’effacer à son contact bien au contraire. Lucas est un héros complexe car il a été sauvé par le conseil et se sent redevable envers eux, cependant il apprendra que n’être qu’un point n’est pas ce à quoi il aspire.
Le rythme est aussi important, on alterne entre les découvertes, la romance et l’action et plus on avance dans le récit, plus la tension monte. Pour moi c’est une très bonne accroche et j’attends autant si ce n’est plus de la suite que je lirai avec enthousiasme.
En résumé, un premier tome explosif, accrocheur qui mêle , supers pouvoirs, responsabilités, rebondissements et amour. Les personnages principaux comme secondaires sont tous importants au développement de ce récit et on rentre avec facilité dans cet univers. La plume est contemporaine et très agréable, l’auteure a su donner un équilibre entre les descriptions pour nous imprégner et sa trame. Vous l’aurez compris, j’ai énormément aimé ma lecture et je vous encourage vivement à ouvrir ce roman pour vous évader.
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J’adore les X-Men ou encore les héros DC, on ne va pas se mentir question super production cinématographique on ne manque de rien mais pour la littérature c’est différent si on ne lit pas des comics. Le Conseil d’Orion arrive à allier une belle plume et une histoire dans cette mouvance très addictive.
Willow est une jeune femme déterminée à retrouver sa jumelle, ses recherches personnelles l’ont menée à se tourner vers la psychologie et elle ne cesse d’approfondir ses découvertes. C’est d’ailleurs ainsi qu’elle se retrouve dans le radar du Conseil d’Orion et qu’un agent a pour mission de l’éliminer.
Vous allez me dire : Mais qu’est-ce que le Conseil d’Orion ? C’est une entité qui protège des êtres dotés de talents particuliers (je vous laisse découvrir les différentes familles pour ces pouvoirs par vous même histoire de ne pas tout vous dévoiler).
Ce que l’agent Lucas Black n’avait pas prévu c’est que sa cible est en fait une des leurs et que dès lors il doit revoir son plan initial pour la maintenir en vie.
Ce premier tome est pour moi une réussite bien qu’assez prévisible, les éléments que l’auteure nous propose sont travaillés et détaillés, elle apporte une intrigue politique au centre et une romance qui se développe doucement mais surement. Nos personnages sont intéressants déjà parce que Willow est une femme intelligente, qu’elle n’est pas naïve et qu’elle est fidèle à elle d’un bout à l’autre, non elle ne va pas perdre la tête complètement pour un homme et s’effacer à son contact bien au contraire. Lucas est un héros complexe car il a été sauvé par le conseil et se sent redevable envers eux, cependant il apprendra que n’être qu’un point n’est pas ce à quoi il aspire.
Le rythme est aussi important, on alterne entre les découvertes, la romance et l’action et plus on avance dans le récit, plus la tension monte. Pour moi c’est une très bonne accroche et j’attends autant si ce n’est plus de la suite que je lirai avec enthousiasme.
En résumé, un premier tome explosif, accrocheur qui mêle , supers pouvoirs, responsabilités, rebondissements et amour. Les personnages principaux comme secondaires sont tous importants au développement de ce récit et on rentre avec facilité dans cet univers. La plume est contemporaine et très agréable, l’auteure a su donner un équilibre entre les descriptions pour nous imprégner et sa trame. Vous l’aurez compris, j’ai énormément aimé ma lecture et je vous encourage vivement à ouvrir ce roman pour vous évader.
November 7, 2017
Holy cow what a ride! Unlike ANY paranormal book I've ever read! Willow has spent her entire life with one goal in mind.... Find her sister. Torn apart at a young age thanks to the Foster system, she's desperate to find her. Using all her abilities she became a therapist.... She's been doing research for years comparing people with so-called mental issues claiming to have powers, and comparing it to how many actually have powers. How the heck was she to know it would put a giant X marks the spot on a faction of people with just those powers. STARBORN are people blessed with a variety of amazing abilities. Willow not only does research, but speaks to groups of people who think they have abilities. Using her own emotional telepathy that she keeps well hidden, she tries to discern who else might also have abilities. Lucas is sent along with rookie Granger to rescue the young Starborn in her group and eliminate Dr Willow. After all, in their minds she's putting their people at great risk. Everything turns on it's head when events transpire and Lucas quickly realizes Willow is also a Starborn!! Going against everything he stands for, he refuses the order given and brings her and the group to sanctuary. After that he has zero control... Will he be punished for disobeying? Can Willow and the others prove their abilities? And above all, what the heck is up with these feelings he has for this fiery doctor? Another rogue group of Starborn called Noctem are out to find Starborn and use them for nefarious purposes... They have no qualms about torturing these people to get what they want. It's a battle between Noctem and The Order of Orion that Lucas and Granger belong to. They want to help protect all Starborn. Both Willow and Lucas endured highly traumatic childhoods, and due to it they hold high emotional shields. Yet somehow each are drawn to the other. Take this ride and discover what's in their pasts... Will Willow find her sister? Tons of mystery, intrigue, action, political doings and romance are packed into this brilliant first of the series. I cannot wait for the next book. It will leave you wanting MORE, MORE, MORE. What a great book from this new author.
February 12, 2021
I got this book for free on Amazon Kindle and to be honest didn't expect much at all. But holy hell, I loved it!!
The writing was amazing. The characters were real and the story was great!
Cannot wait to get into the sequel.
The writing was amazing. The characters were real and the story was great!
Cannot wait to get into the sequel.
November 29, 2017
Wow!
This is a unique urban paranormal/fantasy if I ever read one. Let me tell you, I've been on an urban paranormal kick for quite a while and this is top notch. Seriously, no complaints at all.
There is action, adventure and romance. I absolutely love how powers are tied to the stars and the alignment of things. You can tell a lot of time and research was put into this and it completely shows. This was a smooth, fast paced read perfect for a winter weekend!
I take that back, I have one complaint. Even though the next book won't be about the main characters in this one, that this was their happy ending. With everything that happened, I don't see how this can technically be the happy ending.
You can believe I will be reading it though.
This is an ARC review.
This is a unique urban paranormal/fantasy if I ever read one. Let me tell you, I've been on an urban paranormal kick for quite a while and this is top notch. Seriously, no complaints at all.
There is action, adventure and romance. I absolutely love how powers are tied to the stars and the alignment of things. You can tell a lot of time and research was put into this and it completely shows. This was a smooth, fast paced read perfect for a winter weekend!
I take that back, I have one complaint. Even though the next book won't be about the main characters in this one, that this was their happy ending. With everything that happened, I don't see how this can technically be the happy ending.
You can believe I will be reading it though.
This is an ARC review.
January 4, 2019
I give starborn 3 1/2 stars
even though this book kept my interest,it was still so slow that it was hard at times to keep going.
I just felt that things took forever to happen and there was a lot of information that was not needed.
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even though this book kept my interest,it was still so slow that it was hard at times to keep going.
I just felt that things took forever to happen and there was a lot of information that was not needed.
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December 9, 2017
Starborn (The Order of Orion #1) is my first book by Samantha Jane. Her description and attention detail brought this book to life. It had me feeling as if I was one of the Starborn myself. I loved all the unique abilities her characters possessed.
Dr. Willow Trilby is a psychologist drawn to people who seem to possess a gift of their own. She has made it her mission to seek out gifted individuals and try to help them. She is secretly searching for her twin when a mysterious man and is partner barge into her life and through everything she thought she knew out the window.
Lucas Black has the ability to memory-wipe anyone. He is an assassin that works for the Order. A secret society that seeks out Starborn people and brings them back to the Order. They groom their prospects and push them in ways many would not agree with.
There were multiple times I wanted smack members of the Order. They are ruthless and only think of themselves. I loved how Willow opened Lucas's eyes and made me really evaluate what he wanted from life. What was right and wrong. She is not afraid of anyone or anything.
This story is pretty fast-paced and takes the reader on one heck of a ride. I cannot wait for book 2. Granger and Eve's book should be a wild ride. My hope is we get some more answers on what is really going on.
Dr. Willow Trilby is a psychologist drawn to people who seem to possess a gift of their own. She has made it her mission to seek out gifted individuals and try to help them. She is secretly searching for her twin when a mysterious man and is partner barge into her life and through everything she thought she knew out the window.
Lucas Black has the ability to memory-wipe anyone. He is an assassin that works for the Order. A secret society that seeks out Starborn people and brings them back to the Order. They groom their prospects and push them in ways many would not agree with.
There were multiple times I wanted smack members of the Order. They are ruthless and only think of themselves. I loved how Willow opened Lucas's eyes and made me really evaluate what he wanted from life. What was right and wrong. She is not afraid of anyone or anything.
This story is pretty fast-paced and takes the reader on one heck of a ride. I cannot wait for book 2. Granger and Eve's book should be a wild ride. My hope is we get some more answers on what is really going on.
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October 17, 2018
First Read: 3 December 2017
Second Read: 17 October 2018 (In anticipation of book 3).
Original Review:
Wow! What a debut novel from Aussie author Samantha Jane. This book had it all...let me count the ways in which I enjoyed this:
1) This is my genre. I love that paranormal (or mystery or fantasy) read with romance. I say "with romance", because for the first half of the book it is there, but it is more about the world build and introduction of the characters. In the second half of the book, the romance builds more, but the world politics is still strong. I struggle these days with pure romance - so this is a perfect mix for me.
2) A leading lady that I didn't hate. Now, I know that may not seem like strong praise....but I usually HATE the leading ladies in these books. It is nice to not hate on the "pants" character occasionally :-)
3) Dark and brooding alpha male assassin. I don't think anything else needs to be said there :-P
4) An interesting world build. Kind of a cross between X-men and Heroes with really blurry lines between who are the good guys, the bad guys and the pure evil guys. Throw in a secret society, some underlying politics and a mysterious source behind their powers and there is lots of room to develop and grow the overarching story line.
5) A quick read! I devoured this so quickly and that was with a crazy weekend with lots of "Mum" things to do. Such an easy read.
6) Some really interesting side characters that I hope will show up in later books. Eve may turn out to be a "pants" character that I actually love and the blue-haired Isobel has lots of potential. So while this book from Willow-Lukas POV is finished, the story line isn't and there are a range of side characters who can take over the mantle to give more insight into the world and the overarching story line.
7) Samantha Jane is an Aussie author. There is not many Aussie authors in this genre and I think that should be embraced and supported.
8) That cover is very cool! Actually that should have been point 1 :-)
9) The price was a bargain....actually made that should have been point 1 :-P
Thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel. Now where is book 2 already?
Second Read: 17 October 2018 (In anticipation of book 3).
Original Review:
Wow! What a debut novel from Aussie author Samantha Jane. This book had it all...let me count the ways in which I enjoyed this:
1) This is my genre. I love that paranormal (or mystery or fantasy) read with romance. I say "with romance", because for the first half of the book it is there, but it is more about the world build and introduction of the characters. In the second half of the book, the romance builds more, but the world politics is still strong. I struggle these days with pure romance - so this is a perfect mix for me.
2) A leading lady that I didn't hate. Now, I know that may not seem like strong praise....but I usually HATE the leading ladies in these books. It is nice to not hate on the "pants" character occasionally :-)
3) Dark and brooding alpha male assassin. I don't think anything else needs to be said there :-P
4) An interesting world build. Kind of a cross between X-men and Heroes with really blurry lines between who are the good guys, the bad guys and the pure evil guys. Throw in a secret society, some underlying politics and a mysterious source behind their powers and there is lots of room to develop and grow the overarching story line.
5) A quick read! I devoured this so quickly and that was with a crazy weekend with lots of "Mum" things to do. Such an easy read.
6) Some really interesting side characters that I hope will show up in later books. Eve may turn out to be a "pants" character that I actually love and the blue-haired Isobel has lots of potential. So while this book from Willow-Lukas POV is finished, the story line isn't and there are a range of side characters who can take over the mantle to give more insight into the world and the overarching story line.
7) Samantha Jane is an Aussie author. There is not many Aussie authors in this genre and I think that should be embraced and supported.
8) That cover is very cool! Actually that should have been point 1 :-)
9) The price was a bargain....actually made that should have been point 1 :-P
Thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel. Now where is book 2 already?
April 30, 2018
A powerhouse of a story!
There is so much packed into this book, it feels like three instead of just one. It works though, you're not overwhelmed but so caught up in the story, you don't realize how much time has passed. It's a fantastic paranormal urban fantasy with a breath taking romance.
There is so much packed into this book, it feels like three instead of just one. It works though, you're not overwhelmed but so caught up in the story, you don't realize how much time has passed. It's a fantastic paranormal urban fantasy with a breath taking romance.
December 1, 2017
This was a crazy ride with a lot of twists and turns! Willow and her twin were separated at birth and she's lived her whole life searching for her. A kill and retrieve order sets Lucas up to meet Willow. After taking her to The Order it's plain to see that they aren't everything they say. Throughout the book I didn't trust The Order, and I still don't. Luckily Willow was the same. She questioned The Order and her new mentor, whom she has a connection with, Lucas. Lucas lives and breathes The Order but notices things Willow points out and starts having doubts.
The pacing was a bit of a problem for me. Most places it was super slow, and others it was way too fast. It interrupted the flow of the book a bit. Overall I was able to get into the story after skipping some parts that were just not necessary to the story. Willow was a tough character and I liked her immensely. Lucas was a bit of a drag at first but I ended up falling in love with him. Both had tragedies in their past that lent to some strong personalities. Even through the pacing problems I enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to Eve's book next!
The pacing was a bit of a problem for me. Most places it was super slow, and others it was way too fast. It interrupted the flow of the book a bit. Overall I was able to get into the story after skipping some parts that were just not necessary to the story. Willow was a tough character and I liked her immensely. Lucas was a bit of a drag at first but I ended up falling in love with him. Both had tragedies in their past that lent to some strong personalities. Even through the pacing problems I enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to Eve's book next!
February 1, 2018
Starborn (The Order of Orion 1) by Samantha Jane
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Fastly becoming one of my favourite genres, I loved this unique world filled with characters with unusual abilities, packed with twists and turns.
Whilst I found the beginning a little slow getting started, the build up was well worth the wait. I loved the pull and chemistry between Lucas and willow ... I actually wanted more of them. I found it refreshing that the author stepped up the mark and made what could have easily been a YA novel into an adult urban fantasy.
This book, kept my interest and the intrigue kept me hooked all the way, particularly the towards the end, I'm so glad the next book is waiting on my kindle.
December 1, 2017
Wow. I was blown away by this book. Starborn has it all: romance, paranormal/sci-fi, political elements, action and intrigue.
I could not tell when reading this story that it's the authors debut novel. The writing is exceptional and the characters are complex. You can tell that there has been a lot of research into the paranormal aspect of the story.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
I could not tell when reading this story that it's the authors debut novel. The writing is exceptional and the characters are complex. You can tell that there has been a lot of research into the paranormal aspect of the story.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
December 2, 2017
I couldn’t put this book down. Starborn is a refreshingly unique YA paranormal romance, with a well written plot and a very sexy slow burn. I have never read a book like this and was thrilled to read something so different. So many YA books tend to follow to same overall plot and the story becomes very lackluster. This book was completely different and I’m really excited to continue the series.
June 18, 2019
Really good!
This was an interesting and new concept of "star" powers gifted to people who experienced "trauma" as a fetus while also during a certain star flare. That's new! I enjoyed reading about the red-headed Dr. Willow. Her fire and spark were refreshing. Her relationship with Lucas even more so! I hope to read more about them in later novels.
This was an interesting and new concept of "star" powers gifted to people who experienced "trauma" as a fetus while also during a certain star flare. That's new! I enjoyed reading about the red-headed Dr. Willow. Her fire and spark were refreshing. Her relationship with Lucas even more so! I hope to read more about them in later novels.
November 11, 2017
I love Lucas and Willow’s story. I could not put it down. I really loved willow she was loyal, fierce and sassy!definitely traits I love to read about. I also liked the secondary characters as well especially Granger.
Cant wait for the next one in the series.
Congrats to Samantha on her first novel 🥂🥂🥂
Cant wait for the next one in the series.
Congrats to Samantha on her first novel 🥂🥂🥂
December 2, 2017
This book contained everything that ticked my box for me to read again and again. This was such a magical book, and every page written made the story that much better. Willow and Lucas were such a joy to follow along with throughout the story. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series, I am patiently waiting. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write honestly about it.
June 12, 2018
love this book awesome debut
February 4, 2018
This is a really smart book. The world is completely absorbing and the characters are psychologically complex. Has a nice mix of Gothic influences (I am such a sucker for separated twins) and contemp urban fantasy. I may teach in my uni pop lit class.
January 7, 2019
A good read all in all. The story flowed well and the characters were strong and easy to connect to.
January 9, 2022
3.5/5
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J'étais un peu passer à côté lors de sa sortie et pourtant sa couverture m'avait fortement tapé dans l'œil. Une fois de plus, les Editions Bookmark nous en mettent plein la vue avec leurs couvertures. Le résumé du Conseil d'Orion m'a d'autant plus convaincue que j'avais envie de découvrir cette histoire.
Avant d'entrer dans le vif du sujet, Le Conseil d'Orion c'est quoi. Et bien nous suivons Willow, une psychologue pas comme les autres. Depuis toujours elle ressent les émotions des autres, colère, tristesse, joie... Un don particulier qu'elle a pris soin de cacher au fil des années. Pourtant, quand son hôpital subit une attaque, elle et ses patients sont "sauvés" par deux hommes étranges... Lucas Black a l'habitude des missions de ce genre. Son but ? Exfiltrer des Starborn et tuer la psychologue qui en sait trop sur eux... Mais cette mission ne se passera pas comme prévu et Lucas va aller à l'encontre de ses ordres.
Lorsque j'ai commencé ma lecture, j'étais ravie de découvrir une nouvelle série avec au cœur de l'intrigue des dons comme ceux de nos personnages, les Starborn. Des dons aussi géniaux que parfois incontrôlables. Au fil des pages, j'ai trouvé que Le conseil d'Orion était un mélange entre Divergente et X-men. Aimant les deux, je suis plutôt bien tombée.
En effet, si l'histoire de Willow peut s'apparenter à celle de Tris, dans Divergente, notamment concernant son arrivée au sein du Sanctuaire où sont initiés les Starborn, les épreuves qu'elle va devoir affronter ne manqueront pas de faire penser à celles que Tris va endurer chez les Audacieux. Pour le reste, j'ai bien sûr penser à X-Men, avec le côté sanctuaire, cacher de tous dans le but de former les nouveaux avec à la tête le Conseil d'Orion. Et puis, les dons de télépathie (Mercuria), manipuler l'environnement et la météo (Jupita) etc., ne sont pas sans rappeler Tornade, Cyclope et les autres. Du coup, j'ai rapidement accroché à l'univers. Car si ces éléments font penser, j'ai trouvé que l'autrice arrivait tout de même à s'émanciper et proposer quelque chose de différent.
L'intrigue autour du Conseil d'Orion, qui sont-ils ? Que font-ils ?, est plutôt bien menée. On sent que quelque chose cloche, sans pour autant pouvoir mettre le doigts dessus. Bien sur, les ennemis jurés, les Noctems sont bien sur les méchants de l'histoire mais tout ne semble pas encore très clair. Ce qui fait que je suis d'autant plus curieuse d'en savoir plus. De plus, l'autrice, Samantha Jane nous ajoute également la recherche d'Eve, la sœur jumelle de Willow, disparue depuis longtemps. On se doute que celle-ci est toujours en envie (surtout si on regarde le titre du tome suivant), mais reste à savoir le comment du pourquoi. Un mystère qui planera durant tout le roman.
Côté intrigue et univers nous sommes donc totalement servis. J'étais vraiment dans l'ambiance du récit, avec les épreuves toutes plus tordues les unes que les autres, j'étais vraiment à fond dans l'histoire. Là, où j'émet quelques réserves c'est concernant les personnages.
Willow est une héroïne assez classique du genre. Dans le sens où elle se retrouve dans un univers qui la dépasse un peu mais s'en sort extrêmement bien. Un peu trop sans doute ? Les difficultés sont finalement vite dépassées et ses dons qu'elle ne maitrisait pas des masses, rapidement contrôlés. Je regrette qu'elle n'est pas eu plus d'apprentissage à proprement parlé. Elle reste une héroïne agréable et à l'évolution intéressante. Face à elle, nous avons Lucas. Bon, clairement, là aussi, nous ne sommes pas dans de l'original. Le "militaire" qui ne s'est jamais attaché à quelqu'un et ne noue pas de lien avec ceux qui l'entoure qui craque, dès le premier regard pour la nouvelle venue. Il est vrai que le schéma est vu et revu, même si ça ne me dérange pas tant que ça, au final.
Ca fonctionne plutôt bien sur moi, si ce n'est que tout va TROP vite. En fait, ça va tellement vite que ça en devient peu crédible. Ils sont fous l'un de l'autre et leur relation manque de profondeur et de développement. Après tout, Lucas met sa vie en jeu à de nombreuses reprises pour Willow mais ça semble dérisoire. C'est dommage car la romance est tout de même au cœur de l'histoire et elle aurait gagné à être davantage approfondie et travaillé. Elle reste intéressante à suivre et j'ai aimé la vulnérabilité de Lucas au fil des chapitres.
Concrètement, je n'ai pas vu les pages défiler. Ca se lit tout seul et c'est assez entrainant. Le mystère autour de la disparition d'Eve joue pour beaucoup. Les entrainements et l'initiation des nouveaux sont vraiment sympa et nous plonge dans un univers plus sombre qu'il n'y parait. Je n'ai pas vu le temps passer. Certes, Le Conseil d'Orion souffre de quelques défauts (notamment la romance et le développement des personnages) mais je suis vraiment curieuse de découvrir la suite, surtout avec une fin comme celle-ci !
https://www.my-bo0ks.over-blog.com/20...
J'étais un peu passer à côté lors de sa sortie et pourtant sa couverture m'avait fortement tapé dans l'œil. Une fois de plus, les Editions Bookmark nous en mettent plein la vue avec leurs couvertures. Le résumé du Conseil d'Orion m'a d'autant plus convaincue que j'avais envie de découvrir cette histoire.
Avant d'entrer dans le vif du sujet, Le Conseil d'Orion c'est quoi. Et bien nous suivons Willow, une psychologue pas comme les autres. Depuis toujours elle ressent les émotions des autres, colère, tristesse, joie... Un don particulier qu'elle a pris soin de cacher au fil des années. Pourtant, quand son hôpital subit une attaque, elle et ses patients sont "sauvés" par deux hommes étranges... Lucas Black a l'habitude des missions de ce genre. Son but ? Exfiltrer des Starborn et tuer la psychologue qui en sait trop sur eux... Mais cette mission ne se passera pas comme prévu et Lucas va aller à l'encontre de ses ordres.
Lorsque j'ai commencé ma lecture, j'étais ravie de découvrir une nouvelle série avec au cœur de l'intrigue des dons comme ceux de nos personnages, les Starborn. Des dons aussi géniaux que parfois incontrôlables. Au fil des pages, j'ai trouvé que Le conseil d'Orion était un mélange entre Divergente et X-men. Aimant les deux, je suis plutôt bien tombée.
En effet, si l'histoire de Willow peut s'apparenter à celle de Tris, dans Divergente, notamment concernant son arrivée au sein du Sanctuaire où sont initiés les Starborn, les épreuves qu'elle va devoir affronter ne manqueront pas de faire penser à celles que Tris va endurer chez les Audacieux. Pour le reste, j'ai bien sûr penser à X-Men, avec le côté sanctuaire, cacher de tous dans le but de former les nouveaux avec à la tête le Conseil d'Orion. Et puis, les dons de télépathie (Mercuria), manipuler l'environnement et la météo (Jupita) etc., ne sont pas sans rappeler Tornade, Cyclope et les autres. Du coup, j'ai rapidement accroché à l'univers. Car si ces éléments font penser, j'ai trouvé que l'autrice arrivait tout de même à s'émanciper et proposer quelque chose de différent.
L'intrigue autour du Conseil d'Orion, qui sont-ils ? Que font-ils ?, est plutôt bien menée. On sent que quelque chose cloche, sans pour autant pouvoir mettre le doigts dessus. Bien sur, les ennemis jurés, les Noctems sont bien sur les méchants de l'histoire mais tout ne semble pas encore très clair. Ce qui fait que je suis d'autant plus curieuse d'en savoir plus. De plus, l'autrice, Samantha Jane nous ajoute également la recherche d'Eve, la sœur jumelle de Willow, disparue depuis longtemps. On se doute que celle-ci est toujours en envie (surtout si on regarde le titre du tome suivant), mais reste à savoir le comment du pourquoi. Un mystère qui planera durant tout le roman.
Côté intrigue et univers nous sommes donc totalement servis. J'étais vraiment dans l'ambiance du récit, avec les épreuves toutes plus tordues les unes que les autres, j'étais vraiment à fond dans l'histoire. Là, où j'émet quelques réserves c'est concernant les personnages.
Willow est une héroïne assez classique du genre. Dans le sens où elle se retrouve dans un univers qui la dépasse un peu mais s'en sort extrêmement bien. Un peu trop sans doute ? Les difficultés sont finalement vite dépassées et ses dons qu'elle ne maitrisait pas des masses, rapidement contrôlés. Je regrette qu'elle n'est pas eu plus d'apprentissage à proprement parlé. Elle reste une héroïne agréable et à l'évolution intéressante. Face à elle, nous avons Lucas. Bon, clairement, là aussi, nous ne sommes pas dans de l'original. Le "militaire" qui ne s'est jamais attaché à quelqu'un et ne noue pas de lien avec ceux qui l'entoure qui craque, dès le premier regard pour la nouvelle venue. Il est vrai que le schéma est vu et revu, même si ça ne me dérange pas tant que ça, au final.
Ca fonctionne plutôt bien sur moi, si ce n'est que tout va TROP vite. En fait, ça va tellement vite que ça en devient peu crédible. Ils sont fous l'un de l'autre et leur relation manque de profondeur et de développement. Après tout, Lucas met sa vie en jeu à de nombreuses reprises pour Willow mais ça semble dérisoire. C'est dommage car la romance est tout de même au cœur de l'histoire et elle aurait gagné à être davantage approfondie et travaillé. Elle reste intéressante à suivre et j'ai aimé la vulnérabilité de Lucas au fil des chapitres.
Concrètement, je n'ai pas vu les pages défiler. Ca se lit tout seul et c'est assez entrainant. Le mystère autour de la disparition d'Eve joue pour beaucoup. Les entrainements et l'initiation des nouveaux sont vraiment sympa et nous plonge dans un univers plus sombre qu'il n'y parait. Je n'ai pas vu le temps passer. Certes, Le Conseil d'Orion souffre de quelques défauts (notamment la romance et le développement des personnages) mais je suis vraiment curieuse de découvrir la suite, surtout avec une fin comme celle-ci !
December 10, 2017
Wow! I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait for the next Order of Orion book.
November 18, 2017
5 Starborn Stars
I’m not normally an urban fantasy reader, but this story captivated me.
Samantha Jane is a new author and her debut novel was mysterious and suspenseful.
The story is extremely interesting and it kept me on my toes wanting to know more.
The romantic undertones in this story were fantastic and connecting all the pieces within this story was wonderful.
Ms. Jane’s writing is exceptional. Her character development is remarkable and each secondary character in this story has a specific role to play.
I'm looking forward to book two because there is so much more to come.
If you are looking for something new and different, this is a must read.
I’m not normally an urban fantasy reader, but this story captivated me.
Samantha Jane is a new author and her debut novel was mysterious and suspenseful.
The story is extremely interesting and it kept me on my toes wanting to know more.
The romantic undertones in this story were fantastic and connecting all the pieces within this story was wonderful.
Ms. Jane’s writing is exceptional. Her character development is remarkable and each secondary character in this story has a specific role to play.
I'm looking forward to book two because there is so much more to come.
If you are looking for something new and different, this is a must read.
December 18, 2017
Really enjoyable
A fresh look at the paranormal is managed very well in this novel and the balance of likeable characters and tension is excellent. Loved all the characters, loved the plot and the flow of writing. Can’t wait to see what happens with Eve.
A fresh look at the paranormal is managed very well in this novel and the balance of likeable characters and tension is excellent. Loved all the characters, loved the plot and the flow of writing. Can’t wait to see what happens with Eve.
June 21, 2019
Un premier tome d’une série paranormale que j’ai dévoré et adoré. Comment passer à côté de ce roman sans avoir envie de découvrir l’histoire de Willow et Lucas ? IMPOSSIBLE !!! Tous les ingrédients : suspense, pouvoirs magiques, lutte, romance, intrigue sont réunis pour donner des nuits blanches aux lecteurs. Un vrai coup de cœur pour ce premier tome qui me fait penser par certains de ses aspects aux héros Marvel ou DC Comics. A lire de toute urgence si vous aimez les supers héros et les supers vilains.
Willow est psychologue dans un hôpital psychiatre. Elle a pour patients des personnes affirmant avoir des supers pouvoirs. Bien entendu, leur entourage ne les croyant pas, elles sont enfermées afin d’y faire une thérapie. Willow aime travailler avec ses patients car elle aussi croit aux pouvoirs. Elle peut ressentir les sentiments d’autrui et les influencer. C’est une télépathe émotionnelle. Elle fait des recherches dans ce domaine afin de retrouver sa sœur jumelle. Séparées enfants, elle n’a plus de nouvelles de cette dernière depuis qu’elles ont été placées dans des familles d’accueil différentes. Mais voilà, la vie de Willow et de ses patients est menacée par des hommes avec des facultés extraordinaires. Ils sont pris en otage. Heureusement, le groupe est sauvé in-extremis par Lucas Black, un mystérieux agent. Il emmène toute la petite troupe sur une île et leur révèle qu’ils sont des Starborns. Des êtres doués de pouvoirs acquis à leur naissance. (suite sur le blog)
http://lune-et-plume.fr/willow-et-luc...
Willow est psychologue dans un hôpital psychiatre. Elle a pour patients des personnes affirmant avoir des supers pouvoirs. Bien entendu, leur entourage ne les croyant pas, elles sont enfermées afin d’y faire une thérapie. Willow aime travailler avec ses patients car elle aussi croit aux pouvoirs. Elle peut ressentir les sentiments d’autrui et les influencer. C’est une télépathe émotionnelle. Elle fait des recherches dans ce domaine afin de retrouver sa sœur jumelle. Séparées enfants, elle n’a plus de nouvelles de cette dernière depuis qu’elles ont été placées dans des familles d’accueil différentes. Mais voilà, la vie de Willow et de ses patients est menacée par des hommes avec des facultés extraordinaires. Ils sont pris en otage. Heureusement, le groupe est sauvé in-extremis par Lucas Black, un mystérieux agent. Il emmène toute la petite troupe sur une île et leur révèle qu’ils sont des Starborns. Des êtres doués de pouvoirs acquis à leur naissance. (suite sur le blog)
http://lune-et-plume.fr/willow-et-luc...
February 9, 2018
WOW!!!
It's hard to believe that Starborn is Samantha Jane's debut novel because it is amazing!
Starborn completely fascinated me from the very first page. The storyline captures you and will not let you go.
Willow's character is researching mental health patients who believe that they have supernatural abilities, mainly metaphysical ones. She's working at a mental health facility and does group sessions. But Willow also has a secret, she also has some abilities which she hides from the world.
Lucas, is a member of the Order of the Orion and has been tasked with killing those who threaten to reveal those who have special abilities. When he is tasked with killing Doctor Willow Trilby, he's immediately drawn to her. He never expected to find that she is also Starborn.
The story from Lucas' discovery to the end is just simply spectacular! The twists and turns will leave you speechless and on the edge of your seat.
I could not put this book down and I seriously can't wait to read the next one!
It's hard to believe that Starborn is Samantha Jane's debut novel because it is amazing!
Starborn completely fascinated me from the very first page. The storyline captures you and will not let you go.
Willow's character is researching mental health patients who believe that they have supernatural abilities, mainly metaphysical ones. She's working at a mental health facility and does group sessions. But Willow also has a secret, she also has some abilities which she hides from the world.
Lucas, is a member of the Order of the Orion and has been tasked with killing those who threaten to reveal those who have special abilities. When he is tasked with killing Doctor Willow Trilby, he's immediately drawn to her. He never expected to find that she is also Starborn.
The story from Lucas' discovery to the end is just simply spectacular! The twists and turns will leave you speechless and on the edge of your seat.
I could not put this book down and I seriously can't wait to read the next one!
February 6, 2018
Interesting
I liked this tale on paranormal . Engaging interactions. People to like, hate, root for. Minor insta love but it was bearable.
I liked this tale on paranormal . Engaging interactions. People to like, hate, root for. Minor insta love but it was bearable.
July 7, 2019
Un univers sympathique mais je trouve qu'il y a beaucoup de répétitions qui m'ont fait lever les yeux au ciel.
November 11, 2020
This is a good beginning to a three part series. Here we meet Willow Trilby, a psychologist who spends her days working with inpatients and her nights searching the web for evidence of her twin sister Eve. Next, we meet Lucas Black, who is an assassin for the Starborn. Lucas has a kill order for Willow, but he chooses not to use it when he discovers that she is one of the starborn. The starborn have magical talents and are born into one of six houses with distinct talent assigned to each house. Finding that Willow belongs with them, Lucas brings her and her patients from the hospital back with him to headquarters, where they will train their talents. It's a lot to get used to, being a plebe, a neophyte, in the Order. They have a training regimen to adhere to, and then they have to go through an isolation trial, a torture that deprives them of food and water and is designed to heighten their powers. Then they have their initiation ceremony to look forward to. Lots of good things in this book, and they pave the way to the future books in the series.
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