Friday, 10 April 2009

URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: Red Headed Stepchild - Jaye Wells


BOOK BLURB:
In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn't really fit in. And being an assassin - the only profession fit for an outcast - doesn't help matters. But she's never brought her work home. Until now. Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex, and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she's on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life-changing, but together, they could be fatal ...


REVIEW:
If you love the Urban Fantasy but have been seeking something a little different to the multitude of offerings out there then this really is the book for you. Why? Well, to be blunt, this novel has something for everyone, be it the spartanite style of description or matter of fact kick ass combat tied up with a storyline that really will grab you by your literal jugular and keep you gasping for more.

It’s inventive, its innovate and above all it’s a story that the reader can really get behind as the principle protagonista develops emotionally along with physically after being thrust into an unfamiliar world clearly out of her depth. Add to the mix that she’s not your usual sort of hero and perhaps has more in line with a villain of the piece which allows for an unpredictability along with generating a believable character in a fantastical setting. Cracking writing and an author whose next novel we can’t wait to devour.

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