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Book 13, 2018
Between last night and this evening, I knocked back Shadow Rites, which is the tenth installment in Faith Hunter's "Jane Yellowrock" series.
Jane is tasked with handling security for an upcoming Witches Conclave in New Orleans, one that is intended to broker peace between witches and vampires. A magical attack on Jane's home leaves her reeling, as it has far-reaching repercussions. Jane is convinced the attack is tied into the conclave, and now she must not only fulfill her role as Enforcer to the undead Master of the City, but she also needs to rid herself of the taint of a magical working.
This series is what urban fantasy is meant to be. Characterizations are superb, plots and subplots are expertly woven together, and the action/fight sequences are tense and gory and real. Jane continues to struggle with social niceties and personal relationships, but those closest to her are extremely supportive. I love her loyalty, determination, and snark.
Favorite line: It's hard to look badass in your jammies, with your arms bound behind you, but I'd give it a go.
Excellent story, first page to last. Difficult to put down, which is why I read it in about 24 hours. Five stars!
*****
Jane is tasked with handling security for an upcoming Witches Conclave in New Orleans, one that is intended to broker peace between witches and vampires. A magical attack on Jane's home leaves her reeling, as it has far-reaching repercussions. Jane is convinced the attack is tied into the conclave, and now she must not only fulfill her role as Enforcer to the undead Master of the City, but she also needs to rid herself of the taint of a magical working.
This series is what urban fantasy is meant to be. Characterizations are superb, plots and subplots are expertly woven together, and the action/fight sequences are tense and gory and real. Jane continues to struggle with social niceties and personal relationships, but those closest to her are extremely supportive. I love her loyalty, determination, and snark.
Favorite line: It's hard to look badass in your jammies, with your arms bound behind you, but I'd give it a go.
Excellent story, first page to last. Difficult to put down, which is why I read it in about 24 hours. Five stars!
*****