Showing posts with label Ian Totten. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ian Totten. Show all posts

Friday, May 25, 2018

Book Review: Gods of Fear

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All things come to an end, even for immortals.

The Reverend was the key to defeating the usurper Wendell, that's what the dead had said. Now Christopher and Kyle must cross the vast wastelands that are North America to find him, unaware the goddess Shiva has sensed their presence and sent out her army to stop them while giving the mad Emperor back his mind in the process.

On the run and desperate for revenge, old friends become enemies, alliances are formed, and mutants abound as Christopher searches for his one hope for redemption.

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Well, that's it folks. The end of this trilogy has come! I can't believe it any more than you can but let's get to the review, shall we?

The Good:

This book kept me on my toes more often than not. The author has a vivid imagination which translates to the page incredibly well. This book brought in even more characters and each one added a new dimension to what was already a series that I was enjoying.

The Bad:

Good question. I'm really not coming up with anything off the top of my head. There were a few typos/grammar things but not enough that it took me out of the story. I'm only mentioning it because I feel as if I ought to put something into this category!

The Summary:

All in all, this entire series was an enjoyable read once I adjusted to the gore level. This series does stand on its own but there's enough there that it could easily spawn a second trilogy. I hope that it does. If you're into vampires, horror, and interesting plots, I can easily recommend this book and this series. Just don't wait too long between books or, if you're like me, you'll get a bit sketchy as to who the characters are at first. 





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Friday, May 18, 2018

Book Review: The Birth of Death

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Book Review - Katrina Roets - The Birth of Death
Book 2 in the Blood Gods Trilogy Christopher Von Calistein knew that if he was to defeat the usurper Wendell he would have to look to his past for guidance, a nagging voice in the back of his mind insisted it was so. Using a spell taught to him long ago he watched as the world around him was consumed by a plague mankind was unprepared for. Saw the young woman he had fallen in love with named Aurora grieve his passing, unmindful that he yet lived in undeath. Turned by the shadowy figure called The Beast who had haunted their every step . He felt the joy course through his body again as he watched his past self stalk his family one by one, changing them to be as he was. Then the real horror had begun as Christopher realized that to save his new race they must lead an army of those they preyed upon against the humans who had started it all. For the former rulers of the world had discovered a way to destroy their creations in the form of a being trapped inside an ancient mausoleum whose blood is the stuff of life and death, and whose existence Christopher had never suspected could be the key to destroying Wendall and his undead empire.

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It took me a bit, but I finally made time to read book 2 in this series! I'm glad that I did. Let me tell you why...

The Good:

Another story that grabs you from the first page and keeps you reading to the last. I found the entire story fascinating which is just what an origin story should be. It should not only walk you through the entire backstory but make you eager to jump back to the current time to see what's going to happen next.

The Bad:

I'm going to get nitpicky simply because there isn't a whole lot that I didn't like. There were some grammatical errors but most likely not enough that it would pull the average reader away from the story. Other than that, well, it's violent and if you have a vivid imagination, gory. That really isn't surprising though for a book about vampires, right?

The Summary:

All in all, another really good book by Ian Totten. I have the third book in the series and I'm already looking forward to breaking out my ancient Kindle and giving it a read! 






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Friday, March 23, 2018

Book Review: Heart of Man

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In a dystopian future, mankind has become nothing more than cattle for bloodthirsty overlords, the vampires Von Calistein's. They live in undeath, crushing all within their iron grip, until a rebel named Wendell escapes one of their prison camps under mysterious circumstances. Now Wendell is on a run, cast out by his compatriots, hunted by his enemies and desperate for answers, and revenge against those who've made him. He is possessed a terrible power, a dark secret, haunting dreams of the life he once had, and a forgotten Goddess that wants to claim him for her own...

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I know what you're thinking...this doesn't sound like her usual book choice and you're right! I tend to veer away from this kind of book but for some reason, I said I'd go for it! Am I glad I did? Keep reading to find out.

The Good: This book is nicely paced with what I felt were well rounded characters. The prologue pulled me in and the story itself kept me reading, sometimes past my bedtime.

The Bad: If I had to get nitpicky, I would say that the author could have used the help of an editor/proofreader but that's me getting picky because as both, things jump out at me. I can't help it. It's how my brain is programmed. For others, you may not even notice a displaced comma.

The Summary:
All in all, a well written book that has me curious about the other books in this series. I would warn readers though that if they don't like gore, they need to steer clear of this one. It's not my thing and I had some odd dreams on more than one night. However, if that sort of thing doesn't phase you, pick this one up. Indie authors need love and readers need good stories. It's a match made in heaven...or a tower fortress...






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