Friday 20 May 2016

UF Friday: Murder of Crows and Owl and the city of Angels

After winning the trust of the terra indigene residing in the Lakeside Courtyard, Meg Corbyn has had trouble figuring out what it means to live among them. As a human, Meg should be barely tolerated prey, but her abilities as a cassandra sangue make her something more.

The appearance of two addictive drugs has sparked violence between the humans and the Others, resulting in the murders of both species in nearby cities. So when Meg has a dream about blood and black feathers in the snow, Simon Wolfgard—Lakeside's shape-shifting leader—wonders whether their blood prophet dreamed of a past attack or of a future threat.

As the urge to speak prophecies strikes Meg more frequently, trouble finds its way inside the Courtyard. Now the Others and the handful of humans residing there must work together to stop the man bent on reclaiming their blood prophet—and stop the danger that threatens to destroy them all. 

My thoughts:
I did like this one better than book 1, I had to read my first review and it seems I thought she was a speshul snowflake. I am over that now.

Mostly I was all, get it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, get it on! But then she is effed up, and he thinks she is meat. Ohhh, who wouldn't love that!
I so want them to hook up, I really like Simon. He call her his squeaky toy, awwww. He wonders why he even likes her.

Meg, she is tolerable I guess.

But I am in this for the story, and for Simon and for the rest! The Others rule, and why they stand humans I do not know. We just disappoint. They should kill all humans, they are really a waste of good Others space.

Oh...I have said nothing about the story, well Meg sees things, the blood prophets must be dealt with. Humans suck! Wipe them out!

Conclusion;
I'd read more for sure.
They need to get it on!

Kindle Edition, 369 pages
Published March 4th 2014 by Roc
The Others #2
Urban fantasy
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The wild second adventure for unforgettable antiquities thief Owl—a modern-day “Indiana Jane” who reluctantly navigates the hidden supernatural world—from the pen of rising urban fantasy star Kristi Charish. For fans of Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Jennifer Estep, Jenn Bennett, and the like.

Alix Hiboux, better known as Owl, international antiquities thief for hire, is settling into her new contract job for Vegas mogul Mr. Kurosawa, a red dragon with a penchant for ancient, supernatural artifacts. And now he has his sights set on some treasures of the mysterious Syrian City of the Dead that are sitting in a recluse’s private collection.

There’s just one wrinkle. To stop the resurrection of an undead army that could wreak havoc on Los Angeles, Owl must break into a heavily guarded archaeological sight in one of the most volatile regions in the world. A detour through Libya and a run-in with Somali pirates sends the clock ticking hastily toward total paranormal disaster.

Meanwhile, Alexander and the Paris vampires have stopped stalking Owl’s apartment, but they have by no means forgotten their death grudge against her. To top everything off, Owl finds out the hard way that there is nothing heavenly about the City of Angels...

My thoughts:
I was so happy to see this one on a site I buy my books from, since book 1 could not be found there. It was also really weird to read it after having listened to book 1. I found myself missing the narrator, also, so weird to see the names in writing! ;)

But let us begin.

Alix is hunting treasures for her dragon boss.
She is getting closer with Rynn, but still he is an incubi, can they really be happy?
Captain is the best cat side kick a girl can have!
Nadia is just there...poor Nadia, she needs to do more.
Carpe, well every girl needs an elf buddy to play online games with.

The hunt is on. She needs to find something. And the IAA is after her. It sucks to be her.

Conclusion:
This series is fun, great characters, action and humour.

Cover
Something is off

PaperbackCanadian Export Edition432 pages
Published January 12th 2016 by Pocket Books
 (first published October 5th 2015)The Adventures of Owl #2
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44 comments:

  1. Oh yay! You loved both books that I've enjoyed in the past. Lol. And I agree with you about Meg & Simon. Just do it already!

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  2. Something is off on both covers, I think. But who cares - Friday! :D

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  3. Yay! I'm glad you gave The Others series another try and really enjoyed the second installment! I adore that series. I really want Meg and Simon to get together too, but is the slowest of burns. Baby steps for sure:)

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    1. It was ages after the first try, but I am glad I did. Some books just fall through the cracks even though I enjoyed them

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  4. I really enjoy The Others, I am softer on Meg though! They will hook up I am sure, but slowly, I am up to date on the series and moving but slowly.

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  5. Glad you enjoyed both. And you're going to keep saying GET IT ON for Meg and Simon *hangs head*

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  6. Something is off...too much action? I'm amazed by how Owl, a human, gets away with things. Oh well, it's a great adventure series for sure

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  7. I have yet to read the first book in both of these series. I have both... so I really don't have an excuse especially now that I know you enjoyed both sequels.

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  8. I am soooo happy you enjoyed both!!! I'm still reading the first series since I do love it, but I can't stand Meg either. And Owl is super fun :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Wohoo I am not the only one who is not all about Meg

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  9. I adore Simon as well, though I really like Meg too. I'm excited to see what you think of the rest of the series, though! Great reviews!

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    1. Thanks! I hope that they...ONE day will get together

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  10. I look forward to both these series.

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  11. Murder of Crows...I think I've read it but I wasn't impressed. SATURDAY!

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  12. I just reviewed the fourth book of The OThers and I have to say I loved them all beyond words. Such an awesome series.

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    1. I saw that, must come over soon and read the review

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  13. I think Murder of Crows was my least favorite of the series. Books 3 and 4 really pick up the story!

    I want to read the Owl series.

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  14. I hear the narrator's voice when I switch from audio to print. Haha kill all the humans!

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  15. I really liked both of these books! Meg and Sam need to get together, I agree - and I can't wait to see what happens to Captain in book 3.

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    1. Oh Captain my Captain!

      Meg and Sam, Meg and Sam!

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  16. I do love The Others. I think it would be hard to go from audio to reading. I've never done that. I've actually got a few series I haven't finished because they aren't on audio. I still want to finish them, but hard to get the motivation to pick them up. Great reviews.

    Melanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads

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    1. It was very hard, for one thing there was this name and I was all, that is how u spell it!? ;)

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  17. I do love Simon and Meg. I get why the aren't together but OMG please hurry lol

    I want to read that 2nd series.

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  18. I love both books and authors. Yep, being Simon's squeaky toy wouldn't be a bad thing!

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  19. *hangs head* I need to try out both of these.

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  20. I have had Anne Bishop on my list to try forever! I need to get something on hold at the library.

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  21. I really hope you read the rest of The Other series - the other books just keep getting better and better.

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