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Jane True is truly awesome!, April 5, 2011
This review is from: Tempest's Legacy (Jane True) (Mass Market Paperback)
** spoiler alert ** Jane and Ryu are having some romantic issues. Not to mention, the secret lustful feelings Jane harbors for Anyan. Jane continues with her training until she finds out her mom has been killed. This sends Jane into a tailspin. She wants revenge. And it's only going to be satisfying if it results in Jarl's torturous and exceeding painful death. Because Jane knows he's behind it all. Clinics like the one Conleth was held in continue to be found. And the group of Julian, Ryu, Anyan and Jane head off to the Borderlands to investigate the clinic where Jane's mom was found. Along the way, Iris is kidnapped. Jane is attacked by a kappa (think TMNT, from the description - and Jane makes that comparison, not me!). She and Ryu have it out. Anyan's feelings are apparent to everyone but Jane. We find out Julian doesn't dig girls. And, we meet an "Original". (As soon as Anyan mentions it, we know Jane's mysterious tattooed lady is one, btw. That was no big reveal at the end, and I hope Ms. Peeler didn't think it would be.) Phaedra causes all sorts of trouble for our crew - including killing the first doctor that they find and trying to stop them all from getting to the Compound at the end. She's just pure evil. The jaw dropping stuff, though: (I'll save those spoilers for those who want to read them - if you do, visit my blog, where I detail them all!) WOW!!! It left me with really wide eyes and needing to re-read the chapter (or two) to make sure I read it all correctly!
I love Jane and her cast of friends. And I love her inner voice (aka her libido). We continue to get good character development from the author and decent story telling. I love who it doesn't matter that Jane has these feelings and is convinced of something (Jarl's inner evilness) and the author doesn't let anyone (**cough, cough, Ryu**) change Jan'e mind. I also love how strong Jane is, even though she thinks she's weak. Most of the time, the story is well crafted and easy to follow along. What could use a tiny bit of work is the balance between foreshadowing in an obvious, hit me on the head with an anvil manner, and the foreshadowing with such subtly that I am smacking myself for not seeing it. It seems a little off, unless the author wants it that way, that we have such polar opposites with some things. The existence of an Original - the minute Anyan mentions that type, we know what's coming. But other things were so subtly hinted at it was so well done. I felt almost schizophrenic after two more important revelations because of how well hidden and how painfully obvious they were. I had to wonder if the same person plotted those out.
Jane's libido is in full swing throughout the books. And it's great comic relief, as always (although it wasn't quite as funny this round, but it was still very good). **Spoiler alert here - not too major to leave out, but don't say I didn't warn you....** I am still a Team Ryu gal, so I am a little disappointed in the break between Jane and Ryu and how solidly she seems to have turned to Anyan, but it was well done. I don't feel like we are going to see the unfinished business, crappy love-triangle that often happens when we have the change in coupling status. At least that is my hope. What I mean is that Jane seems to come to terms with the fact that she cares for Ryu but doesn't want to be with him. It's not the sappy "oh I love them both" routine.
Our story here, with the continued slaughter and hatred of the halflings is interesting. We have a definite resolution in some ways, and yet the overall story arc continues. I appreciate the closure on one segment that the author gives us, while still moving us towards the next segment in a smooth and natural way.
I do hope that we haven't seen the last of Ryu, and that he's not going to simply be off ruling the Alfar with Nyx in the next installments. I am a Ryu-Jane shipper after all.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!, February 6, 2011
This review is from: Tempest's Legacy (Jane True) (Mass Market Paperback)
After saying goodbye to Ryu and leaving Boston, Jane's now been home for a few months to train on both offensive and defensive magical skills. She's making progress, and figures she has time to learn, but one thing she didn't count on was the horrific news she would be getting. She'll need her powers at full strength, as she gets wrapped up in a case dealing with brutalized females, both supernatural and human, that hits closer to home than she could have ever imagined. Despite Ryu and Anyan's protests, she becomes a very integral part of the investigation, putting herself in the gravest of dangers, and if she isn't careful, this time her number just might be up.
Jane truly becomes Ms. Jane True in this book. She is no longer content to just muster through her training, nor stay on the sidelines in the action. She really isn't the Jane we met in the first book anymore. I'm only hoping she continues on this path of gaining self confidence. Perhaps she may even start to see herself more clearly, as she is an incredibly awesome person. The things she endures are absolutely terrible, yet she continues on with a fierce determination. Granted, there were a few times where she seemed like she might crumble, but she never once gave in. Perhaps in time everyone will stop underestimating her, but at least for now it works in her favor, as no one realizes just how much of a threat she can be.
After the way the last book ended, the relationship issues between Jane and Ryu were inevitable. I'm so glad Jane is standing up for herself, and refusing to just accept his picture of her. Aside from her issues with Ryu there also is the glaring problem that she might actually love Anyan. However, she'll need to accept herself if she is to have any hope with him. As of yet, she just doesn't feel she is in Anyan's league, and that cannot possibly lead to healthy relationship. Of course, I'm still holding out hopes for them yet, but I just hope she doesn't jump into things with her current attitude, as that could be the recipe for disaster. I wouldn't want them to get together, only to fall right apart. I have more of long term picture of them in my mind and I hope it becomes "reality".
This series is the type where every time you think you have something figured out, a major curve ball throws you for a loop. I love being kept on my toes, and this book definitely did not disappoint. The next book should prove to be very good based on the ending events of this book. Some things could have easily gone a different way, but I am so glad they didn't. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance or urban fantasies with a lighter, humorous side, yet still have plenty of danger and action to cause just the right amount of tension. This series is quickly becoming one of my top favorites and I cannot wait to see what Jane gets herself into next. Bravo to you Ms. Peeler!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Go Jane!, January 17, 2011
This review is from: Tempest's Legacy (Jane True) (Mass Market Paperback)
Jane True is one of my favorite heroines! She's not helpless, yet she's not a hardcore superhero either. She's an entirely believable character that I'd like to be friends with, and I cheered right along with her as she discovered her strengths along the way!
Jane has been training hard, and muscles her way into an investigation with Anyan and Ryu. Jane finds that it's hard to gauge your own progress when you're surrounded by warriors, but learns she's pretty hardcore herself! Go Jane!
The main plot is the group tracking down who is behind horrible experiments on halflings and purebloods, but the good guys always seem to be one step behind the bad guys and the labs are empty by the time they're raided. There worst part is that there doesn't seem to be any point to some of the experiments, and they're just an exercise in sadistic cruelty. No wonder Jane feels numb at times!
There's a great little side plot with Julian, one of Ryu's deputies and a fellow halfling. I've always liked Julian, so am glad that he had a little more to do in this one. Would love to see more of him in the future (hint, hint Nicole!). Yea Team Halfling!
Gave this a 5/5 as it kept me up much too late and I couldn't put it down! Just had to find out what happened next! As I may have mentioned a time or two, I adore Jane! She has a great sense of humor, is sometimes scared out of her wits but does what needs to be done, and finally resolves her relationships with the two men in her life. That part was important, as I get incredibly annoyed with characters who can't make up their mind and string their men along. (Yes, I'm talking to you Stephanie Plum!) Jane is brave and funny and loyal and self-deprecating and wonderful. Definitely one of my favorite series!
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