Witchling (Sisters of the Moon, Book 1) by Yasmine Galenorn Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Witchling (Sisters of the Moon, Book 1)
Book Review: Witty, Humorous, Sexy, Magical!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a lot of Yasmine's non-fiction books in my extensive library, Witchling was the first time I read one of her fiction books, and I was not disappointed. It does take me a while to sink into a new world, where the mythologies are different but I really like reading other peoples ideas about the way things are with magickal creatures and mythologies, Yasmine's interpretations were great and I especially loved her take on the Greek Gods!
You can tell that Yasmine has a very deep knowledge and respect for all things Pagan and as a fellow Witch whist reading got a deeper appreciation (or found things more humours) due to the fact that she weaves her knowledge into the book. It took me some time to warm up to Camille but once I got past the first chapter I was hooked. Yasmine is eloquent and sassy when she writes and writes her female characters (the sisters) very empowered. I can't wait for the second book (the teaser in the end of Witchling has got me waiting for July to come around)
So if it is stormy outside and all you want to do is sit down near a warm heater or fire with a entertaining book and a hot chocolate I defiantly recommend this one.
Blessed Be
Ethony
Book Review: Shows promise, but debut novel problems
Summary: 3 Stars
Too many people are trying to cash in on the paranormal romance storylines. While readership has created a sucking vacuum for more, more, more to read---I'd like to think we'd get more good quality books with well-thought-out plots and characters that give respect to the paranormal-fantasy end of the spectrum.
"Witchling" could be a good book if--the writer had taken more time to consider the rules for her characters. Delilah, the werecat sister, changes from human to cat form under stress. She makes that change during an argument and after sex, so why didn't she do that when she saw a dead body? Too many other inconsistencies as well. The author threw a lot of potentially fascinating concepts in her world-building at us without enough space and serious consideration of cause-and-effect to make them work out.
Further, we've got too many characters and interactions to deal with. Just take the royalty, for example. There's the Earthbound Faerie Queen, The Otherworld Faerie Queen, AND the Elfin Queen in addition to the Otherworld Faerie Queen's challenger. These are just 'aside' characters--and there are far too many of them. Then, you have the three sisters and the people who are interacting with them, including three potential boyfriends. The author does a decent job 'juggling' but a new writer cannot pull off a Chekov-length cast list without some problems.
Then you've thrown in demons, dragons, kitsume--all with rules and characteristics of their own that really aren't fully developed. They're gorgeous 'paper tigers' that float through the manuscript, but in some cases, come out nonsensical.
Our heroine, Camille, is also too hormonal for my taste. Sorry--but the girl's in danger and the first thing she thinks when she sees the kitsume Morio is how hot he is? Apparently, she has no self protection instinct--or very little. Didn't the OW agency that hired her to come to Earth give her some--any training?
"Changeling" might be a better book with a better developed world. The first chapter is included at the back of the book. I think the author's voice for middle sister 'Delilah' the werecat is much better than Camille's. I'll check out "Changeling" and if it seems promising, will buy the second book.
Book Review: witchling
Summary: 3 Stars
The one good thing I can say about this book is that I liked Camille, the lead character. Then, there are the bad things. I love this author, but this book was not so great. It seemed like Mrs. Galenorn was trying too hard; she developed a world that was so confusing and convoluted, I couldn't keep up. It seemed like she kept bombarding me with facts about the Otherworld, and I was left a little confused. I think a better approach might have been to gradually introduce the Otherworld throughout the series. I've seen some other books in this genre (Anita Blake, Charlaine Harris, ect.) do so, and it worked well.
I also think that the sex severly weakened the credibility of this book. It was so cheesy and had a real disconnect with the rest of the book. If the author wants to write erotica, that's fine; but she didn't pull off putting these sex scenes in an urban mystery. Instead of writing a strong, sexual female character, Mrs. Galenorn used every tired and laughable cliche in the book.
Book Review: could'nt get into it
Summary: 2 Stars
God, i tried 4 times to get into this series and just could'nt.
I love the authors other works.. but this one was too "much" for me and i just could'nt get it.
I will come back to it in 6 months and see if i can read and finish it.
Book Review: Witches, Changelings & Vampires oh my!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say I was attracked to the cover of this book & was quite pleasantly surprised by the quality of writing, once I got in to the book. the characters are well crafted, while retaining enough mystery to leave you wanting more (in the sequel, one can only hope.) Also, while the mythos for this world is well rounded, it is not "crammed down your throat" so much that you miss the story. The plot is always the driving force, and what a force that is....I can not wait to read the next book in this series. I was afraid this was going to come off as a "Charmed" knock off, but these three weird sisters have it all going on, and a bag of chips (to go with the late night bad TV...read the book & you'll understand...)