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Winging It

Kera Watson never expected to face death behind a Los Angeles coffee shop. Not after surviving two tours lugging an M16 around the Middle East. If it wasn't for her hot Viking customer showing up too late to help, nobody would even see her die.

In uncountable years of service to the Allfather Odin, Ludvig "Vig" Rundstrom has never seen anyone kick ass with quite as much style as Kera. He knows one way to save her life--but she might not like it. Signing up with the Crows will get Kera a new set of battle buddies: cackling, gossiping, squabbling, party-hearty women. With wings. So not the Marines.

But Vig can't give up on someone as special as Kera. With a storm of oh-crap magic speeding straight for L.A., survival will depend on combining their strengths: Kera's discipline, Vig's loyalty... and the Crows' sheer love of battle. Boy, are they in trouble.

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Shelly Laurenston is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Pride, Call of Crows, and The Honey Badger Chronicles, as well as winner of the RT Book Reviews Readers' Choice Award for her 2016 novel, The Undoing. When she’s not writing about sexy wolf, honey badger, lion, and other fang-filled predators, she's writing about sexy dragons as G.A. Aiken, the acclaimed and bestselling author of the Dragon Kin series. Originally from Long Island, she now lives on the West Coast and spends most of her time writing and making sure her rescued Pit bull doesn’t love everyone into a coma. Please visit her online at www.ShellyLaurenston.com.

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Publisher : Kensington (March 31, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1617735051
ISBN-13 : 978-1617735059
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 12.2 ounces
Dimensions : 4.49 x 0.99 x 8.25 inches

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nessiemay

Awful characters & disjointed writing

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020

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I’m a fan of this author’s other works, but this novel was a definite NOPE.
The characters In this series have the dubious honor of being the first cast of characters I’ve ever read where I wished bad juju on them. They were either bland and boring, or described as HORRIBLE people. I can’t cheer for people I’d rather see hit by a truck.

Secondly, it is written from no less than 10 POV! It’s confusing and disjointed and doesn’t allow for the reader to enjoy any one character’s scene before you’re yanked to the next scene, next person.

Next.... the worst world building/explaining ever. Like.... nothing. None at all.

Lastly, I really enjoyed ( please note the extreme sarcasm) how the author explained how people with PTSD are just schizophrenics with brain injuries, and the main heroine doesn’t have PTSD bc she didn’t get her “brain scrambled”. This is not only inaccurate, but incredibly insulting to those who have served or have PTSD.

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AnxietyGirl

NOT the usual Laurenston story...low on romance but filled with girl power, sisterhood and violence

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015

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3.5
This cover model is YUMMY! Too bad he's not a character in the book. One thing I do know is this is NOT "Vig". Epic fail to the designer of this cover when it comes to representing the story. I'm not even sure a male should have been used on the cover at all. This book is not the usual Laurenston fare. The romance is barely a secondary plot line. As much as I loved Vig and Kera in their scenes together, they unfortunately were few and far between. We never really got to see the connection between the two grow, it just was. There was humor but not to the extent I had become used to with her books. This story is mainly sisterhood and girl power. I loved Kera, but she was a badass before becoming a Crow so I would have liked seeing her story more balanced with showing more vulnerability with Vig. And just a warning to those of you who are not a fan of violence...these are old school Norse Gods and their chosen....there is extensive and explicit violence. I don't mind it at all but once again, not exactly what I expected going into this book. It took a while to get into the groove with the other sister Crows. For a large portion of the book I found them annoying and was irritated every time we had to deal with Erin's POV. They eventually grew on me and by the end I mostly liked them. Fingers crossed Jace gets her own story in the future because she ended up being my favorite sister Crow. I will admit my absolute favorite character was Brodie Hawaii. Loved loved loved that dog. When she got her vengeance....bliss. I'll definitely pick up the next in the series, but now I'll have a better understanding of what I'm getting and adjust my expectations, because although I did like this book I'm aware that my enjoyment was negatively impacted because it wasn't what I anticipated it would be.

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You'll Either Love It or Hate It

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017

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This book is crazy and fun, and filled with hot Vikings! What's not to love?

This book seems like one of those books where you either love it or hate it, based on some of the reviews I've seen. If you couldn't tell by the 5 stars I gave this book, I'm on the side of loving it.

This book is the best kind of chaos. The characters are snarky, and bitchy, and are probably all a little crazy. These are my kind of people, I can relate. I really liked the relationship between the crows and that the book was very female-centric. The characters were diverse and interesting and they had me laughing all the time. This book's tone is very upbeat, so I found myself enjoying it more and more as I read on.

I do have one drawback however. I feel like the different point of views for so many characters became a bit much, not all the characters needed a POV. Setting that point aside, I also feel like I was cheated out of getting more adorable Kera and Vig scenes, where Vig is being the giant teddy bear that he is.

It's hard to say that you'd definitely like this book if you read it, but if you love reading books with fun, crazy, loveable characters then you should definitely check this out, there's a high chance you'd enjoy it.

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First half hard to get through but smooth sailing after that!

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I'll start off by saying I'm a fan of SL & G.A. Aiken huge fan. Loved her Dragon Kin and Pride series. I was nervous about this one. Its different. Its UF but not heavily compared to some that are out there. Book beginning to end I really liked it. Just like any other UF book 1 is the most difficult to get through. Mainly because of the story building and character building so yeah the first half was slow at times. I enjoyed it MUCH better at the 50% mark. I think the biggest problem I had was that Kera was overshadowed by the other characters. She's supposed to be the main character but she was overtaken by her fellow Crow-sisters. I really enjoyed reading about them more than Kera to be honest and thats a problem for a MC. I even liked reading about Vig more than her. Not that I didnt like Kera. I totally did cause she reminds me a little of Dee Ann Smith a character from her Pride series. She has a tremendous story about her BUT it was overshadowed by everything else.

I really liked Vig. He was sweet and he's shy but quite deadly. He's a viking so enough said. Had a little crush on Kera ever since he saw her. It was quite cute. Kera has a really hard time adjusting to her new life. She doesnt understand most things and just cant wrapping her head around the fact she's supposed to kill at will. Most of the time its a good reason but she doesnt know the answers or where the info is really coming from. Someone like her it just doesnt sit well. For someone who defends its difficult. Yeah she's a former Marine and killed when she had to but she knew the reasons. She likes having her own control and knowing all before jumping in head first. Her fellow Crows just arent detail oriented and organized like her. Its quite humorous to see her with clipboards. Who didnt love Brodie Hawaii? Love that dog! Its a really good story and it kept me engaged when the story came together better ar the halfway mark. Doesnt necessarily end on a cliffhanger but it's a continuing story and onto Jace's story. Lemme tell you that girl is awesome! I really like her and cant wait to read her.

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Funny and Feisty Viking Related Urban Fantasy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2019

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I love urban fantasy, but one of my least favourite versions of the genre usually includes gods from various mythologies. I would normally have skipped over this book, but it was recommended to me and I’m glad I did.

The story starts when former US Marine Kera Watson is attacked behind her miserable coffee shop job. Given a second chance at life by a viking goddess Kera is transformed into a Crow and forced to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew about the world. She is thrown into a world of clans and gods, myths and legends, but at least she still has her pit bull Brodie and the delicious customer from her coffee shop, Vig, who isn’t actually the brain damaged vet she though he was.

It’s laugh out funny in places and the pace of the plot is fast and furious. I love how it deals with sisterhood and family along with all the other crazy stuff.

I’ll definitely be reading the next one.

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EXCELLENT READ

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THIS IS THE START OF A NEW SERIES FOR THIS AUTHOR SHELLY LAURESTON AND WHAT A START IT IS IT WAS SO INTERESTIN AND ENJOYING TO READ THAT SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS BOOK I THINK I HAVE READ IT 3-4 TIMES AND I GOT IT IN 2015 BUT ONLY JUST WROTE THE REVIEW FOR IT. I HAVE READ SOME OF HER PAPERBACK BOOKS BEFORE THIS KINDLE BOOK. I REALLY LIKE THE STORIES THAT SHELLY CHOOSES TO WRITE ABOUT SHIFTERS WHICH ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TO READ PLUS THIS SERIES IS ABOUT NORSE MYTHOLOGY BUT HAS BEEN MODERNISED BY SHELLY LAURENSTON AND I MUST SAY TO A HIGH STANDARD AND HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB. SHE TALKS ABOUT THE CLANS THAT WORK FOR WHICH NORDIC GODS OR GODDESSES. THE MEMBERS OF THE OTHER CLANS WORKING FOR THERE GODS OR GODDESSES AND THEY HAVE TO MAINTAIN THERE JOB OR MANAGE THERE CAREERS THEY CHOOSE TO DO DURING THE DAY AND THEN THEY HAVE TO DO THERE WORK FOR THE GODS OR GODDESSES AT NIGHT AS THE FATED RAGNAROK MOVES CLOSER AND CLOSER.
KERA IS AN EX-MARINE WORKING AT A COFFEE SHOP WHEN SHE IS OUT BACK TAKING THE RUBBISH OUT SHE STEPS IN WHEN SHE IS OUT BACK TAKING THE RUBBISH OUT SHE STEPS IN WHEN A PIMP IS HAVING A FIGHT WITH ONE OF HER CUSTOMERS SHE STEPS IN BETWEEN THE TWO AND GETS HURT AND ANOTHER ONE OF HER CUSTOMERS ASK A GODDESS TO HELP HER BY GIVING HER A SECOND LIFE. KERA BECOMES A CROW A HARBINGER OF DEATH AND SHE HAS A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT HER NEW LIFE SHE ALSO MEET THE ONE WHO ASKED THE GOD TO HELP HER BY GIVING HER A SECOND LIFE AS A CROW HIS NAME IS VIG HE WAS ALSO ONE OF HER CUSTOMERS AT THE CAFE WHO HAS TAKEN A FANCY TO HER. VIG IS A SCARY BAD ASS VIKING RAVEN SERVING THE GOD ODEN BUT FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS HE HAS BEEN GOING TO THE CAFE WHERE KERA WORKS AND CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT HER BUT HE DOES NOT TALK MUCH AND SHE THRUGHT HE WAS A HOMELESS EX SOLDIER WITH PDSD BUT HE JUST DON'T TALK HE MORE MORE THE STRONG SILENT TYPE. KERA IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE CROWS THEY HAVE A LACK OF ORDER AND ROUTINE AND THAT THE CROWS HAVE NO DISCIPLINE LIKE SHE IS USE TO FROM THE MARINES AND SHE DOES NOT LIKE IT THAT THEY HAVE TO KILL WITH OUT KNOWING WHY THEY HAVE KILL THAT PERSON OR PEOPLE THAT ALSO HAVE TO KILL ON COMMAND EVEN THOUGH IN THE MARINES SHE HAD TO KILL SHE KNEW WHY THEY WAS A REASON AND AND ORDER OF COMMAND UN LIKE IN THE CROWS. THE OTHER CLANS LOOK DOWN ON THE CROW BECAUSE THEY KILL FOR THE FUN OF IT WITH OUT ORDER. KERA HAS NOT GOT HER WINGS YET UNTIL SHE HAS SHE CAN'T GO ON ASSIGNMENT AND SHE HAS A THING WITH CLIP BOARD THAT GET ON HER FELLOW CROWS NERVES AND DON'T LIKE HER TRYING TO ORGANISE THEM. SHE ALSO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE KILLING BECAUSE SHE STILL HAS A CONSCIENCE AND ALTHOUGH SHE HAS A SECOND LIFE THAT SHE DOES NOT FIT IN WITH THE CROWS. THIS BOOK HAS ACTION, ROMANCE, HUMOUR KERA GETS ON BETTER WITH VIG AND THE RAVENS THAN SHE DOES WITH THE CROWS. THIS IS A VER GOOD BOOK TO READ AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND OTHERS TO READ IT. IT WAS AN ENJOYABLE READ AND ENTERTAINING AND A PAGE TURNER THAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES IN THE FUTURE.

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Kathy

Bit disappointed!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2017

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First off let me say, I enjoy this authors other books. So, when I saw these books I just had this feeling I'd love them. I have to say, bit disappointed. It was as though another author had written it. Confusing, poorly thought out and very little character development. In fact, this was pretty much all over the place. Christian names and surname names used to the point that it was confusing as to who was speaking. Very little plot and far too many characters, with similar attitudes, introduced all at the same time.
Then the prices of these ebooks? Absolutely shocking!! Considering that this book was mostly certainly not worth what I paid! I'm truly disappointed by the author, I expected more and it wasn't delivered. Just have to stick with her Dragon Kin stories.

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Confused - what happened?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2015

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Seriously did Shelly Laurenston actually write the first two thirds of the book? Coz whomever did, really was "Winging It".

The main character Kera Watson (ex-marine), 'never expected to face death behind a Los Angeles coffee shop, not after surviving two tours lugging an M16 around the Middle East'. After a fatal stabbing she is turned in to a "Crow" to serve uncountable years to the All father Odin. Kera's totally confused when thrown in at the deep end in a 'sink or swim new second chance at life' working for the Viking gods.

All I can say is, normally when you read a book about someone being confused you 'read and understand their confusion'. What doesn't happen is, that you spend two thirds of the story being totally confused as well. I actually had to double check that this was a Shelly Laurenston novel I was reading because that's really nothing like her standard quality writing, and believe me I've bought all her other books inc her brilliantly written 'dragon kin' series under the sudo name of GA Aitken.

Thankfully it felt as though Shelly Laurenston 'switched herself back on' in the last third of the book and, I was able to finish it without the feeling that I'd been 'cheated' (as you do) when reading a book and thinking 'this is soooo 'ghost written'. If it wasn't for the fact it improved immensely at the end I would have only given it one star. I'm not going to give up the hope in thinking that, the next book will be better, if not, then this will be a very short series for me.

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I am a little disappointed with this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2015

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For the plethora of Shelly Laurenston fans out there and fresh meat! I am a little disappointed with this book. I'm a huge fan of Shelly Laurenston and have read everything of hers I can get my hands on which includes "Hunting Season" which is where the world of the crows and ravens is first introduced, (which is totally awesome, like all her other books). Its not a prequel as far as I know, I'm finding this one difficult to finish and normally I don't put her books down until I finish them. There is a lot going on.
The Unleashing feels like the same world but a different series (or a restarting of the series) which is cool, authors do it all the time and its not my series so who am I to comment? I'm going to anyway! The thing is, with her books is that all her characters have strong bonds family or friend and now its all about a woman who isn't trying to be a part of the clan she has been given and a guy who I feel like is only staying with his out of a sense of duty! I'm determined to finish it in hopes that I will love it eventually and in prep for anymore of the series. ( Hunting Season is my all time favourite of her books, which is probably why I'm struggling)
For those of you with this book as your first intro to Laurenston/ Aiken and didn't love it, try Hunting Season or the Dragon Kin, They don't disappoint :) Happy reading!

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