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June 2015 Summer Group Read: The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston *Spoilers*
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I'm about 7 chapters in. Interesting concept but so far the characters all seem a little childish and shallow. Needs more Vikings and less girl drama.
Keri, I agree. Couldn't figure out if it wanted to be humorous or not, either. I also thought the plot was a bit lightweight, but in the end I gave it 4 stars. Would have gone w/ 3.5 ...
This is not sounding good for over $8.
I'm into chapter 15. I enjoy the book, but I don't find the hero particularly dangerous (I mean in theory, of course he is) but his vibe is not dark. The plot is light-weight and I constantly feel like it was written with the mindset that someday it would be a tv show or movie. This is the first of her books I've read, and, I have to say, I won't be searching out more of her stuff. I don't hate it but I don't love it either.
MadameZelda wrote: "This is not sounding good for over $8."Library, my dear!
Okay, so I've finished the book and I'm still wondering who's the guy on the cover. There's no way he's Vig, the homeless sorta mental loner, complete with Viking beard. I agree with Jennifer; Vig never came across as a badass, but this book wasn't really about Vig anyway. Probably should have had Kera on the cover with Brodie and a bunch of girls sunbathing by the pool at the mansion. I liked the concept of the different clans fighting for the gods, the second chance at life for the Crows and the visit to Asgard. This also looks like the story will continue into the next book and I'm interested to see what comes next.
I didn't like that the author waited until chapter 27 to have Kera visit the seer and finally explain the purpose of the Crows. It would have been a more exciting read if Kera was hip to the program and more energy was focused on the fighting and..... another f-word.
My curiosity has been piqued enough to keep reading the series but would not say this fit the "dark hero" bill. Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts.
Keri, I think you're right-moving the seer scene up would have helped because that was pretty key, as was the Crows/Asgard stuff. I don't know yet if I'll follow up on the next book...I prefer a higher intensity. And no, that wasn't any guy in THIS book!
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I'm interested to see what you think. I had such a hard time rating this one!
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I think everyone's comments are right on the mark. I finished it a few days ago. I agree that the "hero" never really fit the "dark" mold I'm generally looking for, but I liked him and liked most of the characters. I'm not really interested in the rest of the series, though and will look for something else.
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Danielle The Book Huntress (Self-Proclaimed Book Ninja) wrote: "I would say that Vig is dangerous enough. He's just played in a lighthearted way. Everyone in this book is crazy, so it's hard for him to stand out as particularly dark."Well said!
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I'd give it four stars.
To those who read it, what was your favorite aspect of the book?
The segment in Hel (?) where she learned to fight and to love ... her "sisters". A very creative slant.
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I loved the woman-bonding aspects of this story.
Omg this book is on sale on kobo for $2.99. I could kick myself.
Keri wrote: "Omg this book is on sale on kobo for $2.99. I could kick myself."The price is down on amazon too for $2.99! Originally it was over $8!
Now I can get this book!
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