URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: Belador Code 2: Alterant - Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

Release Date: 29/09/11

SYNOPSIS:

In this explosive new world of betrayals and shaky alliances, the only Alterant not incarcerated faces an impossible task - recapturing three dangerous, escaped creatures before they slaughter more humans . . . or her.

The way Evalle Kincaid sees it, saving mankind from total destruction should have cleared her name. But when words uttered in the heat of combat are twisted against her, she's blamed for the prison break of three dangerous Alterants.

She has one chance to clear the cloud of suspicion hanging over her. All she has to do is recapture the escapees. But deals with gods and goddesses are tricky at best, and now the lives of all Beladors - and the safety of innocent humans - rides on Evalle's success. The only person she can ask for help wants to see her dead.


REVIEW:

Having read and enjoyed the first title in the series (Blood Trinity) I really couldn’t wait to see if the second book would build upon the success of the first or cause the world to come tumbling down. What unfurled within was a title that was just as exciting, the characters continue to grow emotionally as well as physically as they come to accept their roles in their own world.

Add to this a title that benefits from having two authors as well as allowing great pace and prose to rule the roost and it’s a story that was a lot of fun to read. Cracking good fun and with luck one that will have a good few other adventures within.

URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: Belador Code 1: Blood Trinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

Release Date: 19/10/10

BOOK BLURB:

Atlanta has become the battlefield between humans and demons. All her life, Evalle Kincaid has walked the line between the two. Her origins unknown, she's on a quest to learn more about her past - and her future. When a demon claims the life of a young woman in a terrifying attack and there's no one else to blame, Evalle comes under suspicion. Now she's on a deadly quest for her own survival. Through the sordid underground of an alternate Atlanta where nothing is as it seems, to the front lines of the city where her former allies have joined forces to hunt her, Evalle must prove her innocence or pay the ultimate price. But saving herself is the least of her problems if she doesn't stop the coming apocalypse. The clock is ticking and Atlanta is about to catch fire ...


REVIEW:

A novel of two authors and one that benefits not only from the experience of the more prolific but also title that also picks up a serious flavour of the other.

It’s a title with strong characters, a smart female lead and one that also leads to forgiveness and understanding. It’s a beautiful novel and when added to some great dialogue as well as a huge overall arc, really makes this novel something different.

Finally, the way in which this title has been created really is going to be interesting to see where this series goes in future instalments and hopefully will build upon the success of this one.