Brekke K. (sfvamp) -
Helpful Score: 4
Okay, there is something very engaging about this story and the concept behind it. I will definitely give future books in the series a chance. But I will say that I lost interest in this particular book pretty quickly. The only thing that kept me going was the ancient Greek concept and wanting to know more about the zodiac warriors' brotherhood since the romance swiftly became a bore. This is the author's first novel and it reads a little formulaic and paint by numbers. The characterization often falls flat and the scenes are more disjointed than I'd have liked. The villainess Enyo is a Saturday morning cartoon villain (think Young Hercules)--complete with campiness, inept minions, and over-the-top (but never that explicit) sexual deviance. Sometimes there were little gems in the storytelling that left me interested in knowing more about this world and that is why I give this story a gracious 3 stars. This book isn't great but it isn't bad either. It's middle of the road. I think as the author matures the storytelling and characterization will mature as well. I just hope that by the time she gets to the Aquarius warrior her writing will be kick-ass!
Stacy W. (whatstacy) -
Charming, proud, and impulsive, Leo Warrior Brody Talbot is fighting what may be his final battle. Enyo, the Goddess of War, plans to fulfill an ancient prophecy to destroy humanity by harnessing the dark power of the Summoning Stones of Egypt--and there's only one person who knows enough about the stones to help Brody diminish their strength.
Since her father's murder, museum curator Ava Harrison has continued his research of Egypt's ancient treasures. She's just landed the exhibit of the century: displaying the Summoning Stones at New York's American Museum of Natural History. Used to working alone, Ava is suspicious of the arrogant archaeologist who's been brought in to entrust the stones' safekeeping, but his presence ignites an unexpected blaze of attraction.
Never in all his centuries has Brody met a woman who enthralls him as Ava does. But, bound to protect her, he struggles to deny his passion as they are drawn into a dark and dangerous final reckoning between good and evil.
***
Didn't hate it, but didn't love it. This is the first in this series, and it was.....truthfully, boring. The plot sounded interesting, I like the Greek Mythology theme. But the story and the characters fell flat. I kept reading out of sheer boredom, and to my suprise the story pulled together after 200 pages. Brody and Ava seemed to mesh together and the disjointed parts of the story started to come together....barely. Ava's family is a train wreck of dysfunctional evil, pathetic really. The evil Enyo is a joke, and Themis is hardly a player at all in the story. But there are a couple of other warriors in the mix, and I liked them. Still not a keepsake book, more like a bored afternoon Sunday read. But I have hopes for the next book in the series, if it pulls together better than this one I just might read the rest.
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Since her father's murder, museum curator Ava Harrison has continued his research of Egypt's ancient treasures. She's just landed the exhibit of the century: displaying the Summoning Stones at New York's American Museum of Natural History. Used to working alone, Ava is suspicious of the arrogant archaeologist who's been brought in to entrust the stones' safekeeping, but his presence ignites an unexpected blaze of attraction.
Never in all his centuries has Brody met a woman who enthralls him as Ava does. But, bound to protect her, he struggles to deny his passion as they are drawn into a dark and dangerous final reckoning between good and evil.
***
Didn't hate it, but didn't love it. This is the first in this series, and it was.....truthfully, boring. The plot sounded interesting, I like the Greek Mythology theme. But the story and the characters fell flat. I kept reading out of sheer boredom, and to my suprise the story pulled together after 200 pages. Brody and Ava seemed to mesh together and the disjointed parts of the story started to come together....barely. Ava's family is a train wreck of dysfunctional evil, pathetic really. The evil Enyo is a joke, and Themis is hardly a player at all in the story. But there are a couple of other warriors in the mix, and I liked them. Still not a keepsake book, more like a bored afternoon Sunday read. But I have hopes for the next book in the series, if it pulls together better than this one I just might read the rest.
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Barbara S. (barbsis) -
This is an exciting addition to the paranormal genre. Of course, it's about immortal warriors defending humanity. You know, the classic good vs evil but with an interesting twist. The warriors (all 13 of them - 12 signs and 1 for Gemini's twin) are based on the zodiac and they encompass all the traits of that sign. The brothers do a lot of verbal sparring with themselves as all of the signs don't get along. In real life, each sign has another that they get along well with and at least one that they don't. It's the same with these guys. To balance their goodness, Themis, the Goddess of Justice had to give someone evil, Enyo, the goddess of war, a chance to defeat the warriors in their individual quests.
First up is Leo Warrior, Dr. Brody Talbot, archeologist and security specialist. The five stones were discovered at an archeological dig in Egypt. A prophecy is attached to them that speaks of the Chosen One harnessing the power of the stones and being indestructable. Now, you know, a prophecy like that will bring out all the wackos and this is no different. As soon as the Chosen One is found, all hell breaks loose. Luckily for Ava Harrison, Brody finds her first and instantly falls in love so she at least has his protection. But of course, it isn't enough and she is eventually captured and Brody and his band of brothers must rescue her.
Again it's an exciting book with non-stop action that forces you too keep turning pages. I can't wait for Kane's story as the Scorpio gets suckered in this one by a woman whom he thinks he's in love with. Fun fun fun.
First up is Leo Warrior, Dr. Brody Talbot, archeologist and security specialist. The five stones were discovered at an archeological dig in Egypt. A prophecy is attached to them that speaks of the Chosen One harnessing the power of the stones and being indestructable. Now, you know, a prophecy like that will bring out all the wackos and this is no different. As soon as the Chosen One is found, all hell breaks loose. Luckily for Ava Harrison, Brody finds her first and instantly falls in love so she at least has his protection. But of course, it isn't enough and she is eventually captured and Brody and his band of brothers must rescue her.
Again it's an exciting book with non-stop action that forces you too keep turning pages. I can't wait for Kane's story as the Scorpio gets suckered in this one by a woman whom he thinks he's in love with. Fun fun fun.
