Review: Jump on for the ride
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2014
** Originally written for Book Bliss book blog. I received a copy in exchange for an unbiased and honest review**Review:5 starsGeneral: Stormrage is an awesome combination of some of my favorite series all blended together for one kickbutt original plot. The kickbutt heros are right up there with Xhex from BDB, the harpies in LOTU, and all of the female DH in that series. I am a huge sucker for vampires and cops so this book was bound to be good before I even read it. It is a book 2 but I think it stands perfectly fine on it's own but book 1 is Stormrise. From the world building to the characters Skye Knizley's book is a well written, well thought out book. I was captivated by Raven immediately and the rest fell into place from there.I am torn between which is the books strongest point, the details from which we are spared none or the characters that really draw you in. Chicago will never look the same again because the descriptions were so spot on I will most likely look for things that don't exist lol. The plot had so many things going on to keep your attention and it never felt over the top or melodramatic. It was a great mix of a drug called Thrist, crime and romance that I can't wait to see where the latter goes. I love a good romance connection in an Urban Fantasy series and this one is touch slow but the connection is strong and easy to see.If I could change one thing it would be to slow down just a little. There were certain sections that I would have loved to have fleshed out more and I don't think the added length would be a problem for any reader.Characters: Raven- Raven is both hysterical and slightly heartbreaking. She is take no prisoners kick butt and snarky as heck. But you can see some of the cracks in her armor as the romance kicks in and as she isn't as annoyed with her partner in this book. I loved the mix of her nature and her job and can't wait to see how romance shapes her.Rupert- Rupert entertains me. He keeps up (barely) with Raven's snark and has personality traits that make him uniquely him and would drive me nuts if I was Raven.