Review: Scions: Insurrection by Patrice Michelle
May 15, 2008
Devon’s review of Scions: Insurrection by Patrice Michelle
Paranormal Romance released by Silhouette Nocturne 1 May 08
Insurrection continues the story of three paranormal races spawned from a government experiment, enemies who are bound together by a prophecy. This sequel to Scions: Resurrection focuses on the Lupreda, or werewolves, who were created by vampires to be their prey. Like the first in the trilogy, this was a fast paced, action packed read, I but enjoyed it even more.
Tags: 2008, Devon, Grade B, May 2008, Paranormal, Patrice Michelle, Review, Scions series, Scions: Insurrection, Silhouette NocturneSPOTLIGHT: Patrice Michelle Contest Winner!
March 25, 2008
We have a winner in the Patrice Michelle Guest Author Post Contest! One lucky commenter who responded to Patrice Michelle’s post about world building has won a signed copy of SCIONS: Insurrection. And the winner is… Read more
SPOTLIGHT: SCIONS series…the Cool Idea, Then What? by Patrice Michelle
March 19, 2008
**CONTEST ENDED** The first installment in Patrice Michelle’s SCIONS series for Silhouette Nocturne, SCIONS: Resurrection, was released in January and reviewed by Devon and Alicia Thomas. Book two, SCIONS: Insurrection, comes out in May, and you can get a sneak preview here. Read on to find out just how an author comes up with new twists on vampire and werewolf mythology.
Read on to the bottom of the post for a contest. Take it away, Patrice!
Tags: 2008, Contest, Guest Author Post, Harlequin, Harlequin Spotlight, Patrice Michelle, Scions: Insurrection, Scions: Resurrection, Silhouette, Silhouette NocturneReview: Scions: Resurrection by Patrice Michelle
December 31, 2007
Devon’s review of Scions: Resurrection by Patrice Michelle
Paranormal romance released by Silhouette Nocturne January 1, 2008
This was a tasty little treat for those of us who enjoy vampires. The first couple of Silhouette Nocturnes I tried were mediocre, but they have gotten better and better. I have now read several that I would recommend to others, and Scions: Resurrection is another to add to the list. It was a fast-paced story with nice chemistry between the hero and heroine.
Jachin, a loner who has been exiled from his vampire tribe, kidnaps Ariel because he thinks she will help fulfill a prophecy and get him back in with his people. From there on out it’s non-stop action, as they dodge baddies and fight their growing attraction. Jachin had overbearing prick potential, but…I liked him. Not even sure why, I didn’t think I would at first. Ariel skirted the edge of annoyingly sassy, but never went over. She was brave, but never TSTL.
In this world, vampires were created by humans to be a kind of superhuman weapon, accounting for their strength, agility and various abilities. The fangs are an unexpected anomaly, and the aversion to sunlight was created by the humans in order to give the vamps a weakness. It was an interesting and unexpected idea. However, there was one issue that nagged at me increasingly. What was with the blood-drinking? Why? Did the scientists want the vampires to suck on human blood? Maybe I missed something, but I didn’t see how the blood thirst fit in. The Lupreda, werewolves created by the vamps, seemed contrived just to throw shapeshifters in there.
The book also suffered from some pacing issues. It was so fast-paced, then after the climax the last few scenes felt oddly tacked on. Despite these issues, this was an enjoyable book. The story and characters overcame my world-building quibbles, and after a couple of days I still liked the book. I will definitely read the next installment.
Grade: B-
Blurb:
Everyone believed vampires were extinct. Everyone was wrong.
When Ariel Swanson wrote a novel about vampires, she hoped it would exorcise her fear of the creatures that had, not so long ago, terrorized the human population.
Instead, it brought her to their attention.
And to the attention of Jachin Black - a man banished from the Saguinas, a vampire pack, and forced to hunt among the despised humans. For he clung to the prophecy given years ago, of a better way for his kind to live - a prophecy Ariel unknowingly used as the basis of her novel.
Ariel hates and fears vampires. Jachin despises humanity. But the prophecy - and passion - binds them in ways they could never have
imagined. Ways that may heal the past, and change the future.
[Ed. Check out Alicia’s review of this book]
Tags: 2007, Devon, Grade B, Harlequin Silhouette, January 2008, Nocturne, Paranormal, Patrice Michelle, Review, Scions: ResurrectionReview: Scions: Resurrection (Scions Trilogy, Book 1) by Patrice Michelle
December 27, 2007
Alicia Thomas’s review of Scions: Resurrection (Scions Trilogy, Book 1) by Patrice Michelle
Paranormal romance published 1 Jan 08 by Silhouette Nocturne (Harlequin)
Book 2 - Scions: Insurrection (1 May 08)
Book 3 - Scions: Revelation (TBA)
Resurrection is the first book in the Scions Trilogy. Jachin Black is a vampire who has been banished from his people. He lives as an assassin to pay for the blood he must consume. He despises the humans who created then tried to destroy his kind.
Tags: 2008, Alicia Thomas, Harlequin, Harlequin Spotlight, Paranormal, Patrice Michelle, Review, romance, Scions: Insurrection, Scions: Resurrection, Silhouette, Silhouette NocturneThe days take
May 20, 2005
geeze wasn’t someone suppose to be watching me or something? next thing you know, I am gonna have to be responsible for my own actions…
But hey I could drink my money away or have a shoe habit or whatever
hi my name is sybil and I am a bookaholic
Trade:
Men of August - Marly’s Choice By Lora Leigh
Thanks nicole! I really need to set up a trade list or something.
Used:
Southern Comfort by Karen Kelley
I have never heard of this book or this author. Anyone have an opinion?
Widow’s Little Secret by Judith Stacy
I am a Harlequin Historical whore, what can I say.
Letters From a Stranger, Forever and a Day and Unspoken Vows by Connie Rinehold
Kristie J made me do it. Well she rec’ed Letters and I am easy.
New:
Jamie by Lori Foster
This is the end of the Visitation series. I really didn’t think I would like this and had Just Say No to Joe forever before I read it. For whatever reason it completely caught my interest. Lori Foster is a hit or miss author for me. I hope this ends the series well.
Beach Blanket Bad Boys by Linda Lael Miller, Alison Kent, Lucy Monroe, Jill Shalvis, Susanna Carr, Morgan Leigh
note to self: order trade size books from amazon or bamm. I just paid 15.00 bucks for this. The line up of authors is great so I am hoping it was worth it and it is the second of the bad boy books I have bought new. So all in all it is worth the price. But the next one, will be purchased online.
Bad in Boots - Colt’s Choice by Patrice Michelle
I love a good western, make it a hot western and I am in heaven. I have only read one story by Patrice Michelle Hearts Are Wild with Cheyenne McCray , Patrice Michelle , Nelissa Donovan and I enjoyed her story. This is the second in the Bad in Boots series and in sybilfashion I don’t have the first one yet. oops I do have Dragon’s Heart, A Taste for Passion (vamps) and A Taste for Revenge (vamps) to read. She does say there will be more BiB books coming as well as the vamps.
Beauty Like the Night by Liz Carlyle
New to me author, I am really enjoying her backlist.
Marry the Man Today by Linda Needham
I am not really sure why the hell I bought this. I have only read two books by Needham and didn’t like either. I am trying to cut back on my ’spy’ books. And she is a dreaded avon author (looks at kristiej). I didn’t even know about this book and honestly, ::hangs head:: the cover caught my eye. It is purple with a carriage and really pretty font. I picked it up and was in a rush (got there 20 mins before they closed). I am going to look up what I can on the book and I MIGHT go back and exchange it tomorrow for something else. Ten to one I throw it in the tbr pile and use it for that avon post I am going to someday do.
Hero, Come Back by Stephanie Laurens, Christina Dodd, Elizabeth Boyle - talked a lil about this one earlier
Master of Pleasure by Jessica Trapp - talked a lil about this one earlier
hee and the library sale is tomorrow at 11 
Then I think I am set for the week. The thing that really sucks ass, is I am going into work in the morning. le sigh I would have had more time tonight to read the shit load of books I have but real life got in the way.
