Lisa R. (alterlisa) -
Helpful Score: 2
While this debut book in the "Others" series didn't blow me away, I did enjoy it. It was an easy read that I finished in one day. I liked the secondary characters more than Shiarra, however. She just didn't strike me much as the typical kick-ass heroine type that you expect in an urban fantasy, nor did she seem very smart when it came to PI observations. She didn't click with me near as much as Arnold and Sara did. And we need the backstory on why Shiarra was so afraid of the vamps. There has to be more than they are bloodsuckers, surely. I did enjoy the world that Haines created though and the interaction of the different types of paranormals- vampires, and werewolves and mage, oh, my!
I expect Alec Royce and Chaz (what a name for a werewolf) to play an even bigger role in the next book and will definitely read "Taken by the Others" due out in 2011.
I expect Alec Royce and Chaz (what a name for a werewolf) to play an even bigger role in the next book and will definitely read "Taken by the Others" due out in 2011.
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed Hunted By The Others (H&W Investigations, Bk 1) on + 1026 more book reviews
Shiarra Waynest and best friend Sara Holloway own a PI firm. Both are human and stick to human only cases. Then Shia is contracted to find an article that allows someone, with the ability, to control others against their will. Chaos ensues.
I liked the world. I liked that werewolves, vampires, and mages were out in the open. It was interesting that 9/11 was the catalyst for them coming out. Laws were passed to protect them and humans. Of course, that spawns extremes in both directions. Groupies that think it's cool/are addicted to "the Others," and the White Hats who would like to see the extermination of "Other."
This wasn't bad, but wasn't great for me. It was average. I think, in part, because of something that Shia does (or rather doesn't) that I just couldn't get over. She's part owner with her friend Sara. However, she has NO idea of finances and that fact they weren't making ends meet. I thought she acted young and immature at times. I also didn't care for how over-bearing and protective her family was. They were stuck on her finding a guy and having him take care of her. I thought, what decade is this?! Granted they are only present for a very small portion of the book and it was more then enough. I liked Sara and Arnold. Chaz was okay. Royce was eh. I doubt I will read the rest in this series.
I liked the world. I liked that werewolves, vampires, and mages were out in the open. It was interesting that 9/11 was the catalyst for them coming out. Laws were passed to protect them and humans. Of course, that spawns extremes in both directions. Groupies that think it's cool/are addicted to "the Others," and the White Hats who would like to see the extermination of "Other."
This wasn't bad, but wasn't great for me. It was average. I think, in part, because of something that Shia does (or rather doesn't) that I just couldn't get over. She's part owner with her friend Sara. However, she has NO idea of finances and that fact they weren't making ends meet. I thought she acted young and immature at times. I also didn't care for how over-bearing and protective her family was. They were stuck on her finding a guy and having him take care of her. I thought, what decade is this?! Granted they are only present for a very small portion of the book and it was more then enough. I liked Sara and Arnold. Chaz was okay. Royce was eh. I doubt I will read the rest in this series.
