Book Review: Claimed by Shadow (Playaway Adult Fiction) (9781607758228): Karen Chance, Cynthia Holloway: Books
Book Review: Claimed by Shadow (Playaway Adult Fiction) (9781607758228): Karen Chance, Cynthia Holloway: Books
Running in place…,
By Wooddavis (California) -
This review is from: Claimed by Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
In anticipation of this novel, I re-read the first in the series, Touch The Dark. Fresh, different, original writing style, and a not so subtle hook that insured I’d buy the next book. At the end of that book, Cassie had received a new and unwanted mantle (Pythia), a sexy love interest was left at the altar (so to speak), and she was running from things that go bump in the night.
After finishing Claimed by Shadow, I was a little annoyed to find that I was pretty much in the same fix. Cassie has a new and unwanted power, the sexy love interest is still off limits, she’s still running from things that go bump in the night. It may be too soon to judge, and I will read the next book in the series, but I’m sensing a pattern here.
Claimed by Shadow does introduce more fascinating aspects of the world she has created, but her new powers are still unexplained, and likely to remain so for some time. Whipping through history is interesting, but can she do anything else with the title of Pythia? Charging into situations she doesn’t understand, with “allies” that have shown themselves to be less than trustworthy in the first book is also interesting, but seriously makes me question her basic common sense. Worse, I no longer know who the good guys and the bad guys are. Except for Tony, everyone seems to have reversed roles. As for the Geis… big sigh, annoying and becoming redundant quickly.
Either I’m losing it (always a very strong possibility), or the author is losing me, I’m not sure which. I’ll hang in there for another installment, but if this doesn’t start going somewhere soon, I might just as well get on my treadmill for entertainment rather than brave the elements.
In defense of Cassie,
By Michelle (Indiana) -
This review is from: Claimed by Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
I’m not here to write a summary, read the one provided. This review is meant to defend the book from what others have mentioned. It was claimed basically (I am only paraphrasing) that Cassie is a weak willed, wimpy, good for nothing heroine. I’ll come out and say it, she’s no Anita Blake (even if you no longer like them, just think of the first 9 or so books), but she’s not meant to be. Cassie reacts like a normal person, she doesn’t want to be a superhero, and this book allows her to grow into her power somewhat and to begin to accept it. I feel that it is a good follow up to Touch the Dark and look forward to the next in the series.
Before you judge her actions, put yourself in her shoes. If as much power as she has to deal with was dumped into your lap, would you take it in stride? Or would you been sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth, crying for Mommy? Honestly, it’s probably somewhere in between the two.
So, for realistic coping with huge powers and great danger, pick up the book.
Absolutely wonderful read…..,
By Deborah Wiley (Winter Haven, FL) -
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Claimed by Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)
CLAIMED BY SHADOW picks up shortly after TOUCH THE DARK as Cassie Palmer is now the reluctant Pythia. Myra, the supposed heir to the Pythia, was rejected by the powers in TOUCH THE DARK but that hasn’t stopped her deviousness. After all, if Cassie is killed before the ceremony is completed, the powers of the Pythia will go to someone else. Cassie certainly doesn’t want the powers for herself, but she also doesn’t want to see these powers in the hands of the wrong person either.
The Senate is also chasing after Cassie and she finds herself teamed up with the war mage, Pritkin. Meanwhile, Cassie’s wards are failing and she has a geis on her that is making her separation from the vampire Mircea more difficult by the moment. Who can Cassie trust when it seems there is danger lurking in every direction she turns?
CLAIMED BY SHADOW is one high speed thrill ride! I couldn’t stop turning the pages as the story sped along, chock full of exhilirating action coupled with superb characters. Karen Chance takes the series to new heights with her sophomore effort as CLAIMED BY SHADOW keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The various twists and turns of the plotline are fiendishly clever!
Karen Chance has produced some extraordinarily memorable characters. Who can’t help but love Mac? The unusual aspects of both his store location and his numerous tattoos make him stand out but it is his steadfastness and heart of gold that make him so beloved. Billy, the ghost, of course returns and Ms. Chance has quite the surprise in store for him.
Karen Chance proves that she is a force to be reckoned with in CLAIMED BY SHADOW. Just one note of caution: this series should most definitely be read in order as the underlying plots continue throughout both books and there are threads still left to be finished even upon the conclusion of CLAIMED BY SHADOW. Don’t miss out, however, as CLAIMED BY SHADOW is one book you won’t be able to put down!
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