Something New Under the Sun (Falling Sky, #2) in Riptide Publishing

Dec 02, 2012 Emanuela ~plastic duck~ rated it really liked it

Shelves: rainbow-gay, glbt, sci-fi

This sequel was very entertaining. I missed the conflict between Liam and Daniel for their shared past, but the action made up for it. While the previous book took place in a close space, this one takes us from the Gutter to the Sky and back.

I was happy to see Daniel put his life on the line for Liam (view spoiler). He has to sacrifice his ideals and to accept that sometimes the things you hate are the same things that can save you. Liam is a little less impo ...more

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Jan 20, 2013 SueM rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m, futuristic, vampires, ipad-stanza, kids, bingo-challenge, dystopia, cyberpunk

This is a very good sequel to Witt's A Chip in His Shoulder.

Daniel and Liam, having survived Daniel's father's attempt to kill both of them, find their love and sexual chemistry are the only aspects of themselves that have remained unchanged in the 5 years they were apart. Both men have had to sacrifice a great deal to survive those years, and it seems, they will have to sacrifice more if they are to succeed in bringing Daniel's father to justice.

I enjoyed this story, but as is often the case wi ...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Jody rated it it was amazing

Something New Under the Sun by L.A. Witt, the second book in the Falling Sky series, picks up right where A Chip in His Shoulder left off as reunited lovers/pseudo-enemies Liam and Daniel continue with their plan to bring down Daniel's corrupt father who has nefarious plans for the wealthy vampire community. After Daniel's father makes a particularly aggressive move against Daniel, he and Liam and their eclectic band of warriors have to do what they never thought they'd have to to make things ri Something New Under the Sun by L.A. Witt, the second book in the Falling Sky series, picks up right where A Chip in His Shoulder left off as reunited lovers/pseudo-enemies Liam and Daniel continue with their plan to bring down Daniel's corrupt father who has nefarious plans for the wealthy vampire community. After Daniel's father makes a particularly aggressive move against Daniel, he and Liam and their eclectic band of warriors have to do what they never thought they'd have to to make things right.
The beginning of this story picks up seamlessly where the action left off previously. Even if you haven't read the previous installment though it's quite easy to immerse yourself in this futuristic world of the haves and have-nots. The descriptions of the dark, toxic, and gritty Gutter where the less-desirables live and the glamourous and pristine Sky where the rich and elite reside are vivid and dramatically show these socioeconomic differences. The action-packed sequences are heartpounding and keep you on the edge of your seat and present us with two men unexpectedly forced into being heroes against their will. These men aren't happy having to do what must be done, but do it nonetheless.
The vampiric aspects of Liam aren't highlighted, they're merely touched on. The more important thing about him is his technological modifications that enhance his vampiric abilities. That's what's always been the roadblock between him and Daniel. Once desperate measures arise Daniel realizes that the heart of the man counts more than the modifications as he too has to do what he never thought he'd have to do. Even when some issues keep them apart, the few sexual interludes in the story show their truely intense emotions. These scenes are nicely blended into the action and are steamy and gritty. With their lives on the line these interludes speak of their desperation to find even one moment of happiness as things fall apart around them and even when they couldn't speak their emotions freely their actions did the talking.
The secondary characters of Felix, Venus, and particularly Gizmo came on the scene like gangbusters. They were warrior-geeks who fought just as hard to make things right. Gizmo was especially intriguing through a barely hinted at background story and a snarky attitude that totally won me over and has me dying to know more about him. Here's hoping Ms. Witt hears my pleas!
From start to finish the romantic and action-packed rollercoaster ride was a memorable one. From its unique characters to heart stopping action scenes this was another satisfying installment to a wonderfully entertaining series that hope continues on even though this story wrapped up with a delightful HEA. ...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Adara rated it really liked it

This one is best read back-to-back from A Chip in His Shoulder. It's been a while since I read the first story, and I didn't remember enough of it. It is an immediate continuation from the end of Chip and takes place over the next couple of days after that. It's very fast paced.

It was fun to read the rest of Daniel and Liam's story, and it didn't disappoint. Their relationship was solid and held them up over the course of events. But this time there are some new players also, and that makes thi ...more

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Jan 19, 2013 BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme rated it really liked it

Shelves: vampire, m-m, cyberpunk, netgalley-reviews

Rebel forces in a cyberpunk world fighting the good fight is a trope I adore. Ms. Witt's conclusion to her debut "A Chip in His Shoulder" with edgy publishing company Riptide is HAWT. Liam and Daniel return in this fast paced tale of betrayal, redemption and love lost.

Something New under the Sun breaks open the conspiracy against vampires. Daniel's father is a psychopath. Any person who uses children as collateral against their parents is an evil person in my book. Ms. Witt can create some chill ...more

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