Whatever June Coffin says, goes—literally. And it’s not just because she’s a chain smoking rebel. As a Siren, June has the ability to force people to obey any command she voices. But in a world where those with supernatural powers quickly become lab rats for science, she’d rather look out for herself than fight on the front lines…until her similarly gifted twin brother, Jason, is captured by Chicago’s Institute of Supernatural Research.
To save Jason, June has no choice but to enter a hidden world of conspiracy, murder—and strange bedfellows—including a widowed paranormal advocate whose memory June accidentally erased, and a fiery paranormal separatist leader. Soon the lines between attraction and strategic alliance become blurred. But in a city exploding with paranormal crossfire, and her brother’s life at stake, June will have to face her inner demons and finally take a stand.
Rating: 3/5
Not a bad start for a UF debut!
We’re introduced to a modern-day Chicago where paranormals with varying abilities are persecuted, a series of “normals” are rather opposed to them, and an apparently innocuous Institute studies these paranormals but has some rather dodgy scientists with less than savoury intentions.
The story launches right into the action, which had me a tad confused until I caught up a few chapters later. Our MC, June, is heavily tattooed and pierced, chain-smoking, potty-mouthed, crude, witty, brave and loyal. She’s not always likeable, but really, I like my protagonists sassy and unpredictable.
After her twin is captured by the Institute, June teams up with a number of unlikely characters, including the amnesiac husband of one of the researcher’s killed in June’s escape, the pervy schmuck who is also the leader of the Paranormal Alliance, and a number of cohorts with mindreading and telekinetic abilities.
What follows involves a lot of political manuovering, unlikely allies, June having to prove her worth, rescue attempts, betrayals and a number of near-death experiences. While the book wasn’t flawless – I have some reservations about June and the romance- it was certainly enjoyable, and things have been set up nicely for the sequel.
ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This looks like a fun book! I’ll have to check ti out since it’s a new series….
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It’s definitely far from perfect, and doesn’t bring anything particularly new to the genre, but I found it a quick and enjoyable read!
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Melliane reviewed this not too long ago and she didn’t like it that much. I’m really curious about how the main character is but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to relate to her very much, which would automatically affect my reading experience by… A LOT. In any case, I will check this out when the chance arises… or when I’m in the mood to try a heroine that is supposedly unlikeable (maybe? maybe not?) Great review, Hannah! :)
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I was wavering between 2.5 and 3 stars. Like I said, nothing groundbreaking, but I think I was just in the mood for a read where I didn’t have to think too hard!
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