Book #1
Dates read: January 2-16
Title: “Illumination”
Year of publication: 2017
Author: Susannah Sandlin
Genre: Paranormal romance
Series: Penton Legacy #5
# of Pages: 356
Paper or plastic: Trade paperback
How obtained: Purchased
Blurb from book: He came to Penton seeking peace. Nik Dimitrou joined the Army to escape his family curse, only to have his psychic abilities exploited as a weapon. Now, as a civilian, he turns to the bottle to veil the images that come unbidden whenever he touches anyone—except vampires. With them, he has finally found a respite. But as Penton moves into open warfare with the Vampire Tribunal, Nik finds himself deep inside the conflict, not to mention fighting a transformation in his own body more frightening than anything he’s faced
She wanted to change the world. Shay Underwood watched her Peace Corps parent move from one third world country to another, helping others—until both died following an outbreak of Dengue fever. Driven to pursue a career in tropical medicine, Shay works inNew Orleans
Two cities, two strangers, one world. With Penton rebellion leader Aidan Murphy making risky choices and chief lieutenant Mirren Kincaid forced to take a leadership role for which he is unsuited, it will fall to two outsiders, Nik and Shay, to find a way for Penton—and themselves—to survive in this much-anticipated conclusion to the award-winning Penton Legacy series.
My thoughts: I waited awhile for this book to be written and released (I read #4 nearly 3 years ago!) and it was worth the wait. A little less romance in this one than the others, but since it was wrapping up a rather complex storyline, all is forgiven. I wouldn’t have minded a longer story, but only because I enjoy reading about the characters and longer books don’t always scare me. At least not in series I enjoy. If you’re looking for a vampire romance series, this one is only 5 books long and very enjoyable.
Title: “Illumination”
Year of publication: 2017
Author: Susannah Sandlin
Genre: Paranormal romance
Series: Penton Legacy #5
# of Pages: 356
Paper or plastic: Trade paperback
How obtained: Purchased
Blurb from book: He came to Penton seeking peace. Nik Dimitrou joined the Army to escape his family curse, only to have his psychic abilities exploited as a weapon. Now, as a civilian, he turns to the bottle to veil the images that come unbidden whenever he touches anyone—except vampires. With them, he has finally found a respite. But as Penton moves into open warfare with the Vampire Tribunal, Nik finds himself deep inside the conflict, not to mention fighting a transformation in his own body more frightening than anything he’s faced
She wanted to change the world. Shay Underwood watched her Peace Corps parent move from one third world country to another, helping others—until both died following an outbreak of Dengue fever. Driven to pursue a career in tropical medicine, Shay works in
Two cities, two strangers, one world. With Penton rebellion leader Aidan Murphy making risky choices and chief lieutenant Mirren Kincaid forced to take a leadership role for which he is unsuited, it will fall to two outsiders, Nik and Shay, to find a way for Penton—and themselves—to survive in this much-anticipated conclusion to the award-winning Penton Legacy series.
My thoughts: I waited awhile for this book to be written and released (I read #4 nearly 3 years ago!) and it was worth the wait. A little less romance in this one than the others, but since it was wrapping up a rather complex storyline, all is forgiven. I wouldn’t have minded a longer story, but only because I enjoy reading about the characters and longer books don’t always scare me. At least not in series I enjoy. If you’re looking for a vampire romance series, this one is only 5 books long and very enjoyable.
So, yeah, writing has been going slow. You’d think with the
cold and snow I wouldn’t have a problem (’cause I’m certainly not GOING
anywhere!). Sometimes I really need to stay away from the Internet. That thing
can be evil. Don’t you agree? Oh wait, don't answer that. You're here, reading me! Stay!!!
Happy Reading
Stacy
6 comments:
Maybe not evil, but certainly a time suck. So is Apple TV. Sometimes, I spend more time scanning through the thousands of options than I do watching something.
I try to limit my social media to when I'm waiting in line or mornings when it's 10 degrees outside. Like today!
Fortunately it'll be back to 65 by Friday. Sheesh! This weather.
Don't throw anything at me but I do the,
get my writing done before online time.
One, I flippin' love a quiet morning and
two, I can then have more fun online.
Three, get your writing done!!!!!
Ass to chair, baby. Ass to chair.
Your corner of the Internet is always a fun place! Social media? Not so much, so I stay away. Computer games, OTOH... (sigh)
I think slowdowns are normal, to a certain extent. And you're reading, which is a way of refilling the well, which we all need to do sometimes.
Alex - Guess I should be glad I don't have Apple TV. Then again, I'm so far behind on watching TV shows on the DVR, don't know if I'd ever have time to even check them out!
Maria - 65? I have a feeling it'll be months before we see temps THAT high. Although, it's supposed to get in the 40s (with rain, of course!) this weekend. Don't know how much of the snow will melt, though.
Ivy - I'll get my writing done...eventually. :D
Jennette - I can get hooked on solitaire on my phone, so it's a good thing I don't have computer games on my computer!
Jeff - Yes, reading can be motivational to my writing. But it's also addicting. Especially when I'm reading a good book! Like I am now. :)
Post a Comment