Title: DARK CHILD, Omnibus Edition
Author: Adina West
Publisher: Pan Macmillan / Momentum
Category: Sci Fi & Fantasy, Teens & YA
Received from: Momentum Press via netgalley.com
Completed: 07.01.13
Description:
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra
Clare, this intriguing urban fantasy follows the story of Kat Chanter, who
discovers that the world she knows is controlled by ancient creatures who feed
on blood. And she might just be one of them ...
Lately things have been getting weird for pathology technician Kat
Chanter. She’s been craving raw meat, and having dreams so realistic they’re
scary. When she accepts a job offer from the prestigious Hema Castus Research
Institute, she hopes she’ll have the chance to discover what’s wrong with her,
but instead, her move to New York thrusts her headlong into a treacherous
hidden world, where the wrong move could be fatal . . .
Tarot, witchcraft and astrology all take on a frightening resonance
in Dark Child's richly imagined alternative reality where vampiric
beings live among us, hidden by magic. Dark romance tangles with paranormal
fantasy and page-turning suspense in this enthralling tale of ‘dark child’ Kat
Chanter, half-human and half-vampire, who has woken an ancient prophecy and
must face a formidable destiny.
Dark Child was originally released in serial form. You can
read part one for free by searching for Dark Child: Episode 1 on your
preferred retailer site or on www.momentumbooks.com.au.
Links Publisher site
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This first novel from Ms. Adina West
was first released in five parts. This
may explain some loss in fluidity. For
example, she mentions the man of her dreams.
He is a man of "dark-haired perfection and eyes like a stormy
ocean," to whom she compares all suitors.
When she meets the men of the unalil,
there is that missing spark of recognition or mention that none of these men
meet the description. Other than that
distracting me, the story was very well organized and a fun read.
Vampires, weres, and psychics abound
in this story of a supernatural reality.
But what is Kat? She thinks she's
human, but there have always been signs she may be something more…
I hope there will be a second book!
Editing: A
From Adina West:
- Dark Child (first released as five Novellas)
originally posted 07.01.13 on my
previous website
WordPress.com closed that site
because I promoted authors and their books.
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