Review: Another solid novel from an up-and-coming paranormal author
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2013
I received this book complimentary from the author in exchange for agreeing to write an honest review.In Book One of this new series, there are a number of characters to meet.  The characters were pretty likeable, and I found myself rooting for the good guys throughout. I did find the alternating third person points of view just a little bit distracting a couple times while I was trying to remember whose POV I was currently reading since the characters are involved in a tightly woven web.  I can see why the author chose this narration to further the storyline, which did end up working well overall. I really like how this author delves into her characters and thinks ahead about what real people would do or say. I find myself wondering ahead only to find that Marissa Farrar is already heading there!I have been reading most of her works and enjoying them very much. I typically prefer books about the paranormal, time travel, supernatural, apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, etc. and Marissa Farrar doesn't let me down. I will concede that the Serenity/Alone series and this new Autumn/Spirit Shifter series both do tend to have just a slightly syrupy feel to them. However, please note that I'm not a typical "chick flick" kind of gal, so I do realize that most women really love this kind of media. That said, both series truly are quite enjoyable and take me away for several hours, which is ultimately my goal for reading the types of books that I gravitate towards. I did like her slightly darker Underlife and The Dark Road just a little bit more, but I will definitely continue to follow this enjoyable new series through as well. Really liking this author and so glad to have found her!