Review: A Solid Read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2011
Imagine being able to travel to another realm where another you exists? I don't know about you but I wouldn't mind seeing what my other self is doing. Hopefully, I'm not a serial killer or something. That would be totally messed up.Anyhoo...Raven Grace is a Recovery Agent, tasked with getting the bad guys in whatever way possible. She is also looking for the demon that changed her into a shape-shifter. Raven's volatile nature and bullheadedness comes to a boil and she is ordered to either take a vacation or start seeing the company shrink. Fuming, she decides to go on vacation with no intention of relaxing whatsoever.After making short work of a Hellhound in a dark alley, Raven finds herself in the midst of a crime scene that has all the hallmarks of what had happened to her. Raven discovers a portal to another world in the young victim's closet (wouldn't this freak you out)With the help of Professor Stokes, Crystal the psychic and her friend Naomi, Raven travels to the other side where she meets Finn McPhee, another Recovery Agent.  At first he has his doubts about who she is and why she's there but eventually he starts to believe her.  Slowly they begin to fit the pieces to the puzzle of why Raven and other women with similar features were singled out.Raven Grace is one angry young woman and I do mean angry. I totally get the whole the-demon-bit-me-and-changed-my-life and I initially felt sorry for her but after a while, though, her attitude grates on your nerves and you want to just slap her. Raven's friends are an eclectic mixture of common sense and humor. She's very lucky to have them and they help give a different feel to the story.Aside from that, its very thorough yet fast paced. I wouldn't call this a paranormal romance as there was little to none altogether. This reads more like a paranormal thriller or something along those lines. There are a lot of twists and turns that will keep you guessing. Raven's Kiss is a solid read all the way through.I think this is the first book in the series and I don't have any other information regarding a second title.3.5 stars