Review: A Prequel to the Colbana Files Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2014
This novella takes place several years before Blade Song, Book 1 of the Colbana Files. The story details how Kit met Justin, and what led her to leave the safety of TJ's bar to strike out on her own. Kit's awareness of her talents comes to light, with some nudging from Colleen, Justin and a were who won't take no for an answer.We get some information as to how Kit works, and how she and Justin end up working together. Love the spark between the two of them. I liked getting some insight into why Justin is so...irreverent, I guess. In Bladed Magic, he seems hyper and dynamic, with anger sizzling right below the surface. He taunts and pushes Kit to follow his agenda, but Kit really isn't much of a follower.There is a short mystery.  The story is a cool mix of what went before, and a foreshadowing of what we know happens in the three novels, so far. Seeing the before version of Kit, still a little damaged and wary, but at least partially open to the new, was kind of haunting, honestly. Would that we could send her a warning. (Yes, I know it's fiction.)If you are following the series, you will enjoy this novella, and the back stories within. If you don't follow the series, this is a great starting point, as it takes place before the three released novels. If you are just starting the series, though, I would go with A Stroke of Dumb Luck, which is the true beginning.Bottom line - I really don't like UF as a rule, but I love the Colbana Files. It's such a well done series. It's emotional and gripping, with a great love story as an underpinning. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning.