Review: Earth’s Requiem - Unreal World Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
I got sucked in almost from the first page. This chillingly real urban fantasy is Aislinn’s story. Her world turns upside down when she’s nineteen and dark gods invade Earth. By the time she sorts out that working for the enemies who killed her mother is better than dying herself, she’s lost contact with most of her human side. Drifting from assignment to assignment, she doesn't let herself think too much or feel anything at all. She’s sent on a mission that goes terribly wrong, but it starts her questioning things she’d assumed were true. I especially loved all the animals in this book. There’s a wolf, a raven, and Dewi, the Celtic dragon goddess. Of course, they all talk and have very different personalities that add quirkiness and humor to the bleak place Earth has become.This book is an intriguing blend of urban fantasy with a smattering of science fiction. It’s quite different, and much more compelling, than paranormal romances I've read from this author. Celtic mythology blends seamlessly. And then there’s a romantic subplot between Aislinn and Fionn, a mysterious man she meets along the way, who’s way more than he seems.This is the kick-off book of a series. It ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, but the characters were so well developed, I had faith they’d find a solution. Can’t wait for the next book. Think it comes out in early February.