Being a witch doesn't pay the bills, but Persephone Alcmedi gets by between reading Tarot cards, writing her syndicated newspaper column, and kenneling werewolves in the basement when the moon is full -- even if witches aren't supposed to mingle with wolves. She really reaches the end of her leash, though, when her grandmother gets kicked out of the nursing home and Seph finds herself in the doghouse about some things she's written. Then her werewolf friend Lorrie is murdered...and the high priestess of an important coven offers Seph big money to destroy the killer, a powerful vampire named Goliath Kline. Seph is a tough girl, but this time she bites off more than she can chew. She needs a little help from her friends -- werewolf friends. One of those friends, Johnny, the motorcycle-riding lead singer for the techno-metal-Goth band Lycanthropia, has a crush on her. And while Seph has always been on edge around this 6'2" leather-clad hunk, she's starting to realize that although their attraction may be dangerous, nothing could be as lethal as the showdown that awaits them."
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I found this book by accident a while back and decided to give it a try. I bought the ebook and dug right into it. I have to say that I really enjoyed this debut for the Persephone Alcmedi series.
Seph is a which and in her world, witches and werewolves don't really get along. However, she is sort of friends with a few of them and even provide shelter to them during the full moon, when they can get really dangerous and lose control. She believes in the werewolves cause and even defend it on her newspaper column.
Persephone's life turns upside down when her grandma is kicked out of her nursing home and has to move in with her. Right after that, her werewolf friend is murdered and she is asked by the Coven that rules the witches to destroy the alleged killer, who is none other than a very powerful vampire named Goliath Kline.
To be quite honest, this novel doesn't really bring anything new to the Urban Fantasy table. However, Seph is such a lovable character and the secondary characters are so interesting, that you can't help but get into their world and want more. The plot was very compelling and kept me on the edge of my seat, the twists and turn were very well done IMH. Linda's writing is very good and it has definitely found a place in my heart.
I found Persephone to be a great heroin and really interesting to follow. The potential in her relationship with the werewolf Johnny is great and besides, he is really HOT. hehe =) I am really looking forward to Hallowed Circle, Book 2 in the series =)))
I give this book 4/5 Loveys =)))
No smut on this one my dear Smut Sisters hehe.
Hallowed Circle comes out Dec. 29th 2009.
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*I'm sorry for the quick review, but I read this book a few months ago. The new book is coming out and I didn't want to have the review of Book 2 without the Review for Book 1.
Ahhh yes, i'm really looking out for Hallowed Circle. I think you say it very well...this book might not bring anything new to the UF world but it IS worth reading. Usually heroines are...hum let's say not always nice. Seph is selfless and she loves her friends and would do anything for them...ahh and there's Johnny *drools* now, that's a werewolf i'd love to spent some time with ;)
Now that we know the characters i'm pretty sure book 2 will be awesome. I can't wait to read it. Of course Amazon.fr and Book Depository are annoying me, they state the release date is in February :/ Noooo, i want it nowwwwwwwwww
argh! i cant believe amazon and BS r doing that =///
i'll get the ebook for this hehe =)))
i totally agree about Seph, she is awesome =)))
How completely random! I just borrowed this book from the library after stumbling across it in the fantasy section!
To be honest, I nearly didn't bother but when I got to the bit in the blurb that mentioned a biker werewolf, I was instantly intrigued!
Glad to know the protagonist and the biker werewolf have a little romance going on, that's the whole reason I wanted to read this book!
Great review!
LOL that is really random! I hope you like and I cant wait to read what you think of it! =)))
Great review! I swear one day I will have enough time to read all these books!!
I have this book on my wishlist and since i liked your review, maybe i'll give it a try...soon ;)