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Nov 13, 2014 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: aussie-authors, 2015-release, young-adult, net-galley, read-on-kindle, arc, fantasy, own-read, science-fiction

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Isla Blackman, along with cousins Sarah and Ryan and her boyfriend Dominic were staying in a cabin at a caravan park on the south coast of New South Wales. It was the first time she had been anywhere without an adult in attendance (even though they were all technically adults now) and she was enjoying the relaxing days at the beach. The heat and humidity of the February summer was always oppressive in Australia, but she had more to concern her than the heat. Late at night, while the others 4.5★s

Isla Blackman, along with cousins Sarah and Ryan and her boyfriend Dominic were staying in a cabin at a caravan park on the south coast of New South Wales. It was the first time she had been anywhere without an adult in attendance (even though they were all technically adults now) and she was enjoying the relaxing days at the beach. The heat and humidity of the February summer was always oppressive in Australia, but she had more to concern her than the heat. Late at night, while the others were sleeping, Isla was sneaking out to meet Jack – the lessons on how to control her recently acquired fae gifts were essential, especially after what had occurred when she had turned eighteen. Mako, the full-breed siren was her teacher; Jack the guinea pig…

The night of Sarah’s debut with a group – Sarah played electric guitar and was thrilled to be asked to be a member of her favourite band – was the night Isla’s life was put in danger once again. The threat this time was intense; with Jack explaining there was another of her type in town, then the enigmatic Shannon appearing to take her to him – Isla couldn’t believe the magnetism of the man calling himself Everest. But was he human? And most importantly, could she trust him? The fear emanating from Jack made her think she couldn’t, but the oath Everest swore just made her confused.

As the danger magnified, Isla was torn – Sarah and Ryan knew of her abilities; her half-blood fae heritage – but she refused to tell Dominic. She wasn’t ready, and it caused conflict between her and Sarah. And Dominic was becoming suspicious of her – what could she do? When Everest appeared once again, the horror and fear she felt almost overwhelmed her – could she outwit him? Would they be safe?

Isla’s Oath is a great follow up to book one, Isla’s Inheritance by Aussie author Cassandra Page. I love the references to the city of Canberra and the surrounding countryside; I lived there a long time ago, and remember it well. The author paints easily visualized word pictures. There are a few twists and turns to keep the pages turning plus the characters are well fleshed out; I love Welkin. I am really looking forward to book 3 which I hope won’t be too far away. Highly recommended with a big recommendation to read book 1 first.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review.
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Dec 20, 2014 Kira rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, paranormal, ya, aussie-author

The story begins with Isla learning how to control emotions with a Siren. Her adventures with the hob, Jack, lead to new friends in Welkin and others and she uncovers a new enemy. Isla's relationships with her loved ones become strained as she tries to discover who she really is. Can she control others emotions without changing them? Does she really want to?

There were some great new creatures introduced in the second book of the series. A lot of the characters from the first book were bit player ...more

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