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The year is While the civilized East debates Mr. Into this treacherous territory plunges the arrogant and entitled William Johnson, a Yale student with more privilege than sense. William has joined world-renowned paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh on his latest expedition. But when the paranoid and secretive Marsh becomes convinced that William is spying for his nemesis, Edward Drinker Cope, he abandons him in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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I was surprised that there was no full explanation of how Dr. Crichton, who died in , could be publishing a new book in , with the exception of a brief afterword by his wife.
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But a little research cleared up the mystery. I learned he had been working, on and off, on this for 15 years before his death. His wife discovered the manuscript when organizing his archives. So while the book is represented as all Crichton, I expect there was some editorial work performed on it before publication.
I have read with pleasure and benefit almost all of Crichton's previous novels. From that perspective, I would say this novel is OK but not striking--it certainly is not a page turner that grabs the reader. It is typical Crichton in that he instructs while entertaining. For example, he once again attaches a bibliography of related books for readers interested in pursuing the topic. He also stops the narrative at several places ; ;and to explain the context of what is happening, so that the reader can fully appreciate the story. Since paleontology is the setting for the story, these brief explanatory interruptions are quite helpful.
Crichston also attaches an author's note and postscript at the end explaining a few things. He also adopts the practice of intermixing real figures with the story's characters. This technique requires real skill and discipline in not overdoing it, and Crichton does not abuse the practice.
The two central figures in the novel, aside from the young Yale student narrator, are two real professors of paleontology who during are competing for the academic title of King of Bones. The prize goes to whomever digs up the most important and numerous fossils, generally drawn from the far west. So almost immediately, in effect, Crichton has shifted the story into almost a conventional western--an area I only previously saw him involved with in "The Great Train Robbery" and indirectly in "Westworld. Calvary, dance hall girls, stagecoach attacks, and other trappings of a western story.
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Yet throughout, Crichton keeps the theme of dino fossils first and foremost. Additional real life characters appear, including Collis Huntington one of the big four founders of the UP railroad and especially Wyatt Earp, who had come into prominence during the 15 years Crichton was crafting the novel. Its pages pass quickly, and the author thoughtfully has converted the end papers into a detailed map which makes it easy to follow where all the stages of the story occur. It is good to read Crichton once again! Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Great historical fiction about real life paleontologists from nineteenth century America and fictional student from Yale who joins one of them and a group of students on a journey West to dig for dinosaur bones.
It is very simple, very stripped down, and I found the bluntness mixed with a lackluster plot to be an off-putting combination. I think my favorite part of this book was the drunken, country music-listening pixie. He at least had some spunk. The rest of the book was so boring, so "I've read this type of girl times before" that I was forcing myself to pick it up and read a few pages each day. I really didn't enjoy this one, but keep in mind that this author hasn't worked for me in the past.
I'm hoping her fan base will connect with this more than me. View all 14 comments. Mar 03, Marga rated it really liked it Shelves: I'd tell you guys that this book was nice but I'd be lying. This book wasn't just nice. It was freaking fantastic! This book's going to be popular, I'm telling you guys. It already won my heart. She was amazing guys! I can't help but admire her tenacity, her sarcasm, her bravery!
She acts all tough but really, she's a vulnerable person. I can't help but see myself in her excluding all the killing, of course and somehow, I think that's what made me love this book a little bit more. I liked that Lila is realistic and practical. She knows what she can and can't do. She's pretty smart and she has priorities! So many YA heroines don't have, unfortunately So okay, I totally want to be her friend in she was real. I loved everyone actually, even the secondary characters!
I loved Devon, Oscar, Mo, Felix and just about all the people. No one was a freaking doormat. All these characters are complex and have a personality of their own. I thought there's going to be a love triangle but there's none. The romance was not the main focus here and I think it was great! I wouldn't find this book super amazing if the plot's being overshadowed by relationship dramas. But there's a love interest, I hope to God he was.
God, my shipper heart just doesn't stop. The plot has similarities with the author's adult series: They have strong female leads and they both have soft sides whose been hurt but never broken. The similarities end there, though. Mob families fighting for each other for power? Monsters lurking all over the place? It was all pretty cool and fascinating. Somebody help calm me down right now! I found that I enjoyed this book more than the Elemental Assassin series, though, mainly maybe because I could totally relate with Lila and this book was just riveting and captivating as chocolates.
I am still munching it, enjoying its delicious taste yet I crave for more. I admit that this wasn't the most original book out there but you can't just stop falling for a book when you loved almost everything about it, you know? The only complain I have is that there are so many unnecessary descriptions that the book could've done without. Oh, and also, I guessed a major plot twist I mean, dude, that was really predictable!
Anyway, that was so inconsequential compared to all the mini heart attacks I had. God, this book is somehow made for me. I can't help but think that this review is all over the place because I am majorly fangirling but honestly, you have to add this on your ever growing tbr-list. Basically, this book is just plain good stuff. The thing about reading a book early is that you get to wait for the next installment even longer than usual. Ahhhhh I want the next book now!
View all 10 comments. Final review, first posted on Fantasy Literature: Cloudburst Falls is controlled by mafia-like families with powerful magical abilities, particularly the Draconi and Sinclair Families. Lila, a seventeen year old orphan, exists on the edges of society as a thief and pickpocket, secretly living in a hidden lair in the local public library. Lila is reasonably content with her life on the fringes, hiding her powerful martial skills and magical abilities from everyone: Not only that, but I could actually feel the emotion in my own heart, just like the person who was experiencing it.
Soulsight, it was called. A major Talent and one that I could have done without. Lila has one additional magical Talent that she is even more anxious to keep hidden. Soon afterwards Lila finds herself unexpectedly and involuntarily pulled into their world, obligated to use her sword-fighting and magical abilities as a bodyguard to Devon, the son and heir of the Sinclair family. Her living standards immediately take a huge leap upwards, as she relocates to the Sinclair family mansion, but her risk of being killed takes an equal upward swing.
Someone is trying to kidnap or kill Devon, and now Lila is in their way. Cold Burn of Magic is an easy to read, engaging young adult fantasy. The reader will find many of the typical tropes and plot devices of this genre, including a teenage kickass female main character with extraordinary magical powers, alone and angry at the world, sniping at everyone she comes in contact with even when letting her smart mouth run loose is a stupid thing to do.
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Finally, we have a secret enemy who is out to get Lila and Devon, whose identity I guessed almost from the first time I met that character. However, the story moves along quickly and is enjoyable overall. Devon is an admirable young man with his own set of burdens and pain, but he remains determined to act with strength and honor.
And there are some creative and interesting aspects to the magical system in this world, including the toll-demanding lochness monster under the bridge and the bloodiron weapons that can suck magical talent out of one person and release it to another. Lila is a teenage orphan in a magical version of our world. In a tourist town that caters to magic-seeking tourists kind of like a Harry Potter World city, but with real magic.
Suddenly Lila finds herself being involuntarily pulled into their world, obligated to use her sword-fighting and magical abilities as a bodyguard to Devon, the son of one of the two most powerful magical families in the city. Her living standards immediately take a huge leap upwards, but so do the risks of being killed. This is a fairly good YA fantasy. My biggest problem with it is that it uses so many of the typical tropes and plot devices of this genre: I also guessed the hidden enemy seeking to kill Lila and Devon, almost from the first time I met this character.
On the plus side: The hot guy is not a jerk. There are some creative and interesting aspects to the magic system in this world. I especially liked the monsters under the bridges that demand a toll. I was interested enough to finish the book in one sitting. I think this YA-lite novel will appeal mostly to the younger teenage crowd.
I wouldn't recommend it very strongly for older readers, even if you like YA fantasies as a rule. But young readers who like magical fantasy won't be disappointed.
Cold Burn of Magic (Black Blade, #1) by Jennifer Estep
This is the first book in a series; it doesn't end on a cliffhanger but does leave some major plotlines unresolved. The romance is early-stages I don't recall any actual kisses, though there was an almost-kiss or two. Fighting and death, but not overly graphic. No other offensive content. I received a free copy of this ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review. This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life. I loved this book! I thought it was a lot of fun to read. I read simply because I want to be entertained and this book grabbed my attention right away and never let go.
I am not sure why I tend to enjoy so many YA titles but it may have something to do with the fact that I spend more time with my 14 year old daughter and her friends than I do anyone else. I love discussing books with my daughter and her friends and I can't tell you ho This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life. I love discussing books with my daughter and her friends and I can't tell you how happy it makes me just knowing how much they love to read.
I was thrilled that this book didn't fall into the love triangle trap that seems to be a required element in this genre. This book was almost completely romance free but a little bit found its way into the book. To be more precise, a little bit of mutual attraction was part of the story and I fully expect that it will be explored further in future installments in this series. I really wish that the story had been kept romance free. I was excited to jump into a new series.
I liked the world building in this book and think that the world can be built upon as the series progresses. The magic along with the mob like family power hierarchy was interesting and unique. I have seen a lot of the elements that were used in this story but they were put together in a very interesting manner.
I loved that monsters and superstitions were incorporated into the framework of the story. Lila is an awesome character. She is tough, smart, and knows how to take care of herself. While she has survived by stealing, her behavior proves that she is really a good person. She isn't innocent and she is willing to do what needs to be done in order to stay alive even if that means she takes a life.
Lila isn't easily pushed around and isn't intimidated by the people in the Family who hold the power. When she finds herself serving as Devon's bodyguard, she does the job well even though it was not a job that she wanted. I liked the other characters in the story quite a bit. Seriously, I might have a little bit of a crush on him. I really wish that he wasn't quite so perfect to be honest.
He really was a genuinely nice guy in this story who doesn't take things for granted. Mo was interesting because I never knew who's best interest he was really looking out for. What can I say about Oscar except that I love him. I love a world that includes a redneck pixie that will do your chores. The pacing of this book was perfect. There was a lot of action at various points in the book. I am really impressed by the world building in this story. I never felt like information was being dumped on me which often happens in the first book in a new series. The world building simply happened as the story progressed.
There were a lot of characters in this story now that I think about it but they were introduced in a manner that kept the story interesting while defining their role in the overall story. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes YA urban fantasy. I have read and enjoyed other books by Jennifer Estep. I cannot wait to get my hands on this next book in this new series. I received a copy of this book from Kensington - Teen via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Mar 03, Susana rated it did not like it Shelves: Arc provided by Kensington Teen through Netgalley Release date: Lila has just looked into Someone who has been living all by herself since her mother died. Someone who knows what she has to do in order to survive? Also, the girl has this super uber power that all Arc provided by Kensington Teen through Netgalley Release date: Also, the girl has this super uber power that allows her to KNOW what a person is thinking and feeling Sorry, but no can do.
Life is too short to keep reading this and my grey cells are threatening with a strike if I keep this up. I knew in an instant that he was the sort of guy who was exceedingly loyal to his friends. Who felt responsible for others. The sort of guy that others saw as a leader and naturally flocked to. It brings us the exciting story of Lila Merriweather, a young orphaned girl with a very special kind of magic.
Lila lives in a city where magic is part of everyday life, but only the privileged have it, rich families organized like the mafia. To make matters worse, she actually likes the boy she has to protect, which makes maintaining emotional distance next to impossible. Gin, Gwen and Lila are too similar for comfort, and they share more than a few personality traits, as well as abilities.
It needs to be said, however, that Estep recipe works. Aug 07, Mlpmom Book Reviewer rated it really liked it Shelves: She has yet to let me down, nor ceased to amaze me with the intricate, fun, and action packed worlds that she creates, whether in the YA or adult genres. I loved this series! It was just so much fun to read and I loved the new world that Estep created, where anyone could be magical and monsters lurked anywhere and sometimes, those monsters, weren't always the obvious ones.
Estep's famous for her heroines, they are always tough, fierce, snarky, and downright lovable and Lila was an amazing blend of all these traits, in fact this whole world was an amazing blend of her Elemental Assassin series and her Mythos Academy series, and while one is adult and one is YA, they both have that wonderful blend of action, fantasy, romance, kickbutt-ness, and a whole lot of fun that makes them hard to put down and always leaving you wanting more. I so can not wait for more. I can quickly see this series, once again, becoming a favorite and one that I am always on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one to come out.
Meine Gedanken zum Buch: Ich muss wohl nicht lange sagen, dass ich ein Fan von Estep bin und sie fast alles schreiben kann und ich folge ihr blind wie in kleiner Lemming. Aber dann, dann hat sie das Ruder herumgerissen und ich bin wieder vollkommen in Esteps erschaffenen Welt versunken, wollte nicht mehr aus ihr auftauchen und noch lange darin bleiben… abe https: Aber dann, dann hat sie das Ruder herumgerissen und ich bin wieder vollkommen in Esteps erschaffenen Welt versunken, wollte nicht mehr aus ihr auftauchen und noch lange darin bleiben… aber dann war es auch schon wieder aus.
Lila ist mir direkt sympathisch gewesen mit ihrem Sarkasmus und trockenen Galgenhumor. Hier fehlten mir auch ein paar negative Eigenschaften, etwas mehr Ecken und Kanten. Sie selbst sieht sich zwar als Diebin, der man nicht vertrauen kann, aber das ist auch nur so eine Beschreibung mit halben Herzen gewesen.
Dennoch mag ich Lila und ich denke, so wird es vielen gehen. Das ist die reine Folter… immer nur die Stimmung anheizen und dann — Nichts. Das Ende hat mir ebenso gut gefallen wie der Rest der Handlung, die eine Mischung ist aus: Mehr dazu auf meinem Blog View all 8 comments. Feb 25, Rashika is tired rated it really liked it Shelves: I, like many other fans was left feeling lost because I had fallen in love with the characters and wasn't ready to let go but when are you ever ready?
I was doing the monkey and prancing around, ready to dive into a new world. Lila is the very definition of badass but she also happens to be super clever and can take care of herself. I just love and admire her so much because her character is so interesting and complex.
Like all Estep books including her adult series , this one comes with a fantastic entourage of secondary characters. From Claudia to Deah, they are all interesting and make you want to know more about them. They are more complex and intricate than that. Unsurprisingly, I have a favorite and it happens to be Mo. I just really like Mo, okay? He has his faults but his greed for money and his awesome haggling skills just sold him as a character.
Felix may be a highlight for others though with his adorable cockiness and horrifying flirting skills. One of my other favorites, unsurprisingly, was the love interest-- Devon. He is such a sweetheart. Devon may have his own problems to deal with but he never lets them affect how he deals with the people around him and I adore that about him. They are always so fast paced and get things moving. Estep just knows what she is doing. I will say that the mystery will never be unpredictable, but who cares if it is fantastically executed.
It is definitely set aside from the world of Mythos Academy in many ways even if there are a couple similarities. We get mafia families, magical talents and monstrous creatures, all brought to life in an interesting way. I am ready to dive into the sequel and can it just be October already? So while I suffer, you may or may not want to check out this awesomeness and devour it the same way I did. Oct 01, AH rated it liked it Shelves: First, there is the constant mention of eye color which is a trademark for this author and second, each meal or food item is detailed almost like a recipe.
By the way, the main character Lila loves her bacon. The heroine reminded me a lot of a younger Gin Blanco with Mo as a Fletcher character. Lila is a likable character: Lila has lived on her own since the death of her mother. She is a successful thief and is able to scale buildings very much like Gin. The world is also similar.
In Elemental Assassins, the town of Ashland is led by corrupt mafia-like groups. The same for this series, except that the mafia-like groups are families. This series should appeal to young adult readers. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Teen for a review copy of this book. View all 4 comments. Christian Grey rated it liked it Shelves: Girl trying to make it on her own Page Turner: Not Sure Book Boyfriend: She was selfish and while I understood, her choices contradicted each other a lot.
For a full r Quick review: For a full review and yummy pic, see my blog post at: She nails the spirit of all the characters. Despite the promising sounding blurb, I was wary going into this book since two of my GR friends complained about a terrible case of insta-love in their reviews, and I just don't do insta-love. Fortunately, I decided to read it anyway, or I would have missed a really good story. As for the insta-love: In fact, after Lila's initial reaction to him, their relationship is very slow-moving, especially after she finds out wh Despite the promising sounding blurb, I was wary going into this book since two of my GR friends complained about a terrible case of insta-love in their reviews, and I just don't do insta-love.
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In fact, after Lila's initial reaction to him, their relationship is very slow-moving, especially after she finds out who he is. At the age of 17, Lila's been on her own for almost four years after her mother's murder, her only ally being dodgy pawnshop owner Mo. Being a thief and basically homeless, she's taught herself how to fight, how to pick locks and how to deceive.
When she finds herself in a situation she really shouldn't be part of, she's faced with the choice of saving an innocent's life or leave him to his fate so she can carry on with her life under the radar. Either way, she knows that her decision will upend her life completely. I really enjoyed Lila's character; her independence and resourcefulness, and of course, her kickassness. I loved that the gender roles were reversed in this book - Lila acting as the protector while Devon was the "damsel in distress", though he certainly wasn't useless or a coward.
Felix and Mo made for two amusing sidekicks, too, and I'm a little in love with Oscar, the moody little cowboy pixie. All in all, the characters were fairly well-developed and likeable, so no complaints here. I liked the plot, too. It was fast-paced and well thought through, and even though I was able to make out the villain pretty early on, it didn't take away from the excitement or the mystery.
I did have an issue with the world building, though. So the story is set in the modern days, in a West Virginia town called Cloudburst Falls. For some reason, Cloudburst Falls seems to be the only place in the US to offer magic, meaning being home to monsters and magicks, which serves as one hell of a tourist magnet. Cloudburst Falls is not ruled by a council but by a bunch of powerful families who feud with each other There are no fire arms allowed in Cloudburst Falls because they wouldn't work against the magicks anyway so everybody walks around with swords, daggers and ninja stars beneath their clothes.
There's no real law enforcement, only privately hired guards keeping the families and human tourists safe. I just couldn't wrap my head around the concept. While Cloudburst Falls is this strange, autonom, medieval-like town where everyone owns a cell phone and a car, the rest of the world is supposed to be the way we know it?
Everybody knows that those supernatural beings exist and all they do is take pictures of them? I'm sorry, but I didn't buy any of it. Even in a paranormal read, I need some sort of logic. The premise needs to make sense to me, and it just didn't in this book. The fact that I never quite got a feeling for the setting, with that strange mix between medieval and present times, didn't help either. I'm hoping this is just a matter of getting used to, being able to immerse myself into the world Jennifer Estep has created. But since I'll definitely be continuing on with this series, I guess I'll find out soon enough.
View all 6 comments. Feb 18, Melliane rated it really liked it. I was impatient to get into this new story because besides the beautiful reviews that I had discovered everywhere, Jennifer Estep never disappoints for now. Her Mythos Academy series was very nice and even though I have not finished yes I only did read the first volume her urban fantasy series, I enjoyed everything.
So it is with great hope that I started this new series and I can tell you that I was also very charmed by the novel and I am now very curious to read more. I enjoyed the world that the author has created here, families that evolve while hating each other, sharing gifts and privileges that others do not have. In itself this kind of universe is not really original because it is a theme that can be easily found in some books, but Jennifer Estep manages to draw us and interest us about the events and all the details that her world contains.
So yes, even if at the first glance we could already find something like that, the author manages to perfectly bring a touch of originality. But of course this is not all because we also have the characters, and they are a delight to explore and see evolve. Since then, our heroine tries to live without attracting any attention, away from families and anyone but the old friend of her mother. But this anonymity is about to end when Lila is faced with a terrible choice: Alas, even if it is not the best for her, our beloved thief finds herself embarked on a whole new life.
More than that, it would appear that someone is desperate to kill the boy and Lila remains the last bulwark to keep him alive. I loved to follow our two heroes. It was quite nice to see a link forge them even if we understand the mistrust of our heroine. It was a very good story that I loved to follow with many surprises throughout the chapters. As I said I can not wait to read more now.
Fast perfekt- 4,5 Sterne. Jan 20, Sunny rated it really liked it Shelves: ARC Review Posted at: Love Affair with an E-Reader After reading this book, I know one thing for sure; Jennifer Estep knows how to build a darn good magical world with just the right amount of Southern charm. In Cold Burn of Magic, book one in Ms. Lila Merriweather is a teenager that has been on her own, escaping the foster care system after her mother died. She is a high school student currently living in a storage room at the local library. Lila also has a secret.
Although not obvious from the outside, Lila has special and unique powers that could make her a target for exploitation. I enjoy this new set of characters. Lila is a survivor. She is scrappy, living on the streets because she has to. She reminds me of a young Gin Blanco from Ms. I guess the comparison is inevitable, right? On the outside she is aloof, tough and thick-skinned. On the inside, she wants to see the good in people and situations. She has skills, but more importantly, she has a huge capacity to care. Devon is a standout from one of the ruling families. However, rival families target him because of his special gift.
This is a risk that Lila and Devon share. There are great fight scenes, highly dramatic revelations, and just a wee bit of angst — enough to make the story interesting, but not too much to turn people off if you are not a YA reader. This story takes place in the Elemental Assassin universe. This will, of course, invite comparisons. With a long running series like Elemental Assassins, where the context is familiar, it is easy to forget how difficult it is to continue to create something new and fresh.
That is what Ms. She balances elements that are familiar with a fresh new set of characters and storylines that are attractive and engaging. Where you are a long time fan of the author or someone new to her work, this is a fantastic start to a new series. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I think I'm one of the few who didn't like this book. There are so many things that just failed for me that if it weren't for them I honestly think this would've worked for me. I mean, this revolves around a magical town with mob-type families. I don't think I've read a book with that premise before. This book just screamed interesting and exciting from that blurb alone. Okay so firs 2. Okay so first off there was Lila, the main character.