Undone (Outcast Season, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Mar 02, 2011 Kaity rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 4 stars.

I am completely in love with the circumstances of Cassiel's character. I love that she's a djinn who's been cast out and now must learn to be not only human but to have a physical presence at all. Her annoyance and displeasure over simple things that we take for granted made me truly appreciate her as a unique character. How many other characters do you read about who go through eating food for the first time? Eating is something we all Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 4 stars.

I am completely in love with the circumstances of Cassiel's character. I love that she's a djinn who's been cast out and now must learn to be not only human but to have a physical presence at all. Her annoyance and displeasure over simple things that we take for granted made me truly appreciate her as a unique character. How many other characters do you read about who go through eating food for the first time? Eating is something we all do and have likes and dislikes for but the idea that it's a hassle for Cassiel because she never had to eat before is very interesting to me.

Cassiel's struggle with human emotion is what makes Undone such a compelling read. Sometimes Cassiel came off as cruel and uncaring but it was such a pleasure to watch her slowly open up. Early on in the book, when Cassiel first encounters compassion when she heals someone on pure instinct, I was blown away by how much the moment affected me. From that moment on it was impossible to do anything but root for her success and happiness. Even the tiny shows of humanity that she exhibits like offering Isabel part of her cookie made me want to squee, hug her and exclaim 'yay! progress!'

The beginning of Undone was a lot slower than most urban fantasy novels. It was enjoyable for me to read but action junkies will probably find it boring. It wasn't until about a third of the way way through the book that the actual plot even began. I think it was necessary for the book to begin so slowly because it allowed time for Cassiel to adjust and the reader to adjust to her. I think without this, that Cassiel might have become harsher and much less likable as a character. Once the action starts though, it's a never ending roller coaster of constant loop-de-loops and ninety degree drops. There was so much going on and it was always so big.

I love urban fantasy as a genre. Everything about it captures my book loving heart. I can read hundreds of vampire and werewolves novels and not get sick of them. But when something new comes along, I do find that it becomes more special to me. Caine's djinns and Wardens were so interesting to read about and I'm taken aback that they're the first I've experienced in the genre considering they aren't that uncommon in older literature (as elementals and genies). I haven't read the series that Undone is a spin-off of, Weather Warden, but I was never confused or felt like I was missing information. I'm so glad that this unique take on urban fantasy has more for me to read though because I will definitely be reading the rest of Outcast Season then picking up the Weather Warden series as soon as possible.

My only complaint about Undone is sort of a major one. Undone is in no way a complete book. It ends on not only a major cliffhanger but there is absolutely no resolution to the plot. I want to compare it to an episode of a TV show but at least they complete the mini story in each episode while carrying on the overall story arc. Instead Undone was like only having the first half of a movie. I really, really loved this book but I don't like what was done. Now I feel forced to buy and read the next book instead of doing so because the first was so enjoyable. ...more

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Jun 10, 2010 Cindi Kelley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010-read

Cassiel was a Djinn that never took human form. Ashan punished Cassiel for disobeying him. She becomes undone, no longer a djinn and now cast down to a human. She has powers still and needs a warden to access the energy to she needs to live. She becomes close to Manny, the warden assigned to her. She feels like part of his family. Then all hell breaks lose...

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Mar 22, 2009 Angie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, djinn, read-in-2009

Was really surprised - I went off the Weather Warden books, just got bored with them but this was brilliant. I just couldn't put it down. I loved all the new characters and freshened up a world I was already familiar with. ...more

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Nov 20, 2010 Deyara rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Quite good, liked the new take on the Weather Wardens world, Cassiel is annoying at times but I'm pretty sure shes meant to be. Fine beginning to a new series. ...more

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