know what I take back what I said previously, This book MIGHT have a love triangle, but I still want Zane, stares at author with pleading puppy dog eyes
HAHAHA, But hey, Unravel is when everything shatters and bombs, and smashes and people die and all, HAHAH. That's the only way I know how to explain it, This book finally lets us in on what is REALLY going on with Emma and her world, Emma was as usual very kickass and all, but this time we get three different perspectives, which I am definitely SO HAPPY ABOUT HAHA.
We also learn about different species, other than the elves and Morenes, OH OH, and yesh, we do get to know more about Morenes, and who the villains really are,
So where's the next book
Many thanks to Between the Sheets PR and Dina Given, who provided a copy of Unraveled in exchange for an honest review.
We were also lucky enough to have been granted a copy of Unhidden for review at its release, and have been waiting not so patiently for Unraveled, which is book two of the Gatekeeper Series.
With that being said, this book is not a standalone you will need to have read Unhidden to follow what is going on in Unraveled.
You wont be disappointed: both books are packed with action that will keep you on the edge of your Kindle,
Unraveled picks up a few months after Unhidden left off, In the end of Unhidden a portal was opened between the earth and another world, called Urusilim, Many Monere, creatures from that world, came forward into this one, Many of the creatures that emerged prey upon humans, prompting Emma to hunt the Monere, I was surprised by the vast variety of different critters that the author managed to illustrate in just this one book,
Emma is reluctant to use Sharur, the magical battle axe that is bound to her with her blood, and is her greatest weapon.
The axe worries her, because the weapon speaks to her, and is borderline sentient, She fears that it will take over her own will, rendering her nothing more than a mindless killing machine, Her own magical abilities, which were awakened in Unhidden, are helping her identify and track the Monere, but as the creatures she encounters become bigger and badder, it becomes obvious to her that human weapons are simply not powerful enough to do the job.
This lack of strength is demonstrated quickly, in an epic fight between Emma and a creature that practically laughs at bullets, I couldnt not mention this fight in this review: in my opinion this one fight was one of the best action scenes in the book.
Emma is right to be paranoid about Sharur everyone who is anyone is out to get their hands on the axe, to wield its power to open a rift between worlds.
She is keeping it hidden from the Mage Council, who say they only want to “protect” the people, but Emma thinks otherwise, She has managed to get on the bad side of a body snatching immortal mage who looks like a blonde seven year old girl, but has the magical power of a nuclear reactor.
The ruthless Urusilim leader Marduk is at least honest he wants the axe for his own gain, Hes not terribly picky about how he gets it, and employs any dirty tactic he can to get an advantage over Emma, She is very alone in this book, and not sure who to trust, Her one ally is Alex, a mage who went against his own superiors to save her life, Its not long before she is approached by Sam, who claims to be from the human government, Sam wants her help to discover who is killing random Monere besides her and why, She doesnt trust him at all, but the mystery of who is behind the shady organization known as the Syndicate is enough for her to suspend her doubts.
Well, not really Emma is paranoid with a capital P, and I cant really blame her,
Emma and Sam work to delve into the secrets of the Syndicate, but every answer they uncover only yields more questions.
Marduk has a powerful hold on someone important to Emma, and she is willing to go to the ragged edge to break that hold.
Her past is the key to this story, but what she doesnt know about her own life is endangering her and those she wishes to protect.
Theres only one thing for sure about this series: things are never what they seem, This story is just getting cranked up, and will leave you only wanting more,
Emma Hayes, a mercenary turned monster hunter, finds herself the secret savior of Earth as she attempts to battle creatures and keep unsuspecting humans safe.
Emma already has blood on her hands, and the tide of creatures keeps coming, She quickly learns that not all battles can be won with a gun, She must decide whether to take up Sharur, the magical battle axe, which may trigger a latent and terrifying magical ability with her,
Emmas monster hunting skills also catch the attention of a government operative who enlists her to help discover the identity of another creaturekiller.
This investigation leads Emma deep into the heart of a supernatural organized crime Syndicate, All of Emmas notions about the evil nature of these creatures are called into question when she meets Duncan, The Syndicates leader,
Emmas world continues to unravel as she is pulled deeper into the realm of magic and monsters,
sitelinkFGMAMTC Blog Excerpt
I love the action vibes that come from this book, Reading it got me totally pumped, The first novel established how formidable Emma's adversaries are and how she's totally up to that challenge, Just as in Unhidden, Unraveled is full of monsters and aliens, Some are the traditional fantasy like dragons and vampires, Others are more scifi such as brainsucking parasites and creatures wearing humans,
To me this book gives a little more of the emotional side of Emma, The most important people in her life are being used against her because they're one of her few weaknesses, In my opinion, she seems to worry more about her actions this go around,
Several new characters and lots of background knowledge are introduced into an already explosive atmosphere, Questions of who's really bad or good and what's the actual source behind certain outcomes arise, Although, it's more action than romance, there's a bit of a love triangle going on also,
Fans of urban fantasy should definitely try this series, If you enjoyed the first installment, this one is just as volatile and fun, I'm looking forward to book three,
Copy given in exchange for an honest review
Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents
sitelinkWebsite / sitelinkFacebook / sitelinkTwitter / sitelinkGoogle / sitelinkPinterest / sitelinkGoodreads / sitelinkTumblr / sitelinktsū
"Hope could change the tides of war and save the souls of men.
"Emma
Unraveled is the second book in The Gatekeeper Series, Dina Given offers up another supernatural mix of mysterious creatures, heart stopping action, and a constant undercurrent of romance to keep your blood pumping the entire read.
As Unraveled begins, Emma Ashnan is still recovering from the mighty battle that took place in the conclusion of Unhidden.
She has the Sharur the magical ax and Eddie by her side, Alex is recovering from his injuries from the battle and Jason has gone into hiding with Lilly, Zane is still out there and still wants her but yet is driven to kill her by the evil magic seeping
through his soul.
Emma is experiencing self doubt over her past choices and she is striving to overcome her fears for the future,
No one can be trusted, The Sharur calls to Emma and longs to find that spiritual connection with her, She is resisting. Alone in New York and unsure of her allies, Emma longs for her love for Zane to heal him, She longs for her friendship with Alex to be healed, she wants protection for her friend Jason, and for the evil forces to be sent back to their world forever.
Through it all, Emma maintains a witty spirit and a she carries a spark that leaves a smile on your face the entire read.
"I should have been dragging the woman out of the restaurant by that point, She screamed bloody murder at the scene, I couldn't blame her, but God help me, I wanted to slap her and tell her to shut the hell up, Some savior of the human race I was, "Emma
Told in multiple POV Unraveled offers up another fresh blend of "comic con" type creatures, fierce action, some sexy heroes, and one bad ass heroine! The characters are well developed and their connections are clearly established throughout the series.
There are several secondary characters in this series, I feel that you must bepercent invested in order to follow all of the twists and turns in this plot, As the action in the story intensifies, the love story continues to deepen, Emma is obviously meant to be with her first love Zane and yet Alex is able to offer her the comfort and care in her darkest hours.
Not to mention the loyalty and deep friendship she feels for Jason, My heart broke for these characters as they grappled with finding solace in their situation,
"The fruitless hope that we might be together again was the only thing keeping me connected to the last thread of humanity I had left.
I clung to it like a drowning man thrown a life preserver, "Zane
Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this series to all Paranormal/SciFi fans, This series has vampires, demons, dragons, spirits, elves, and much more, However sexy Emma and Zane are together or could be together, the romance element is definitely secondary in this series, Although it enhanced the tension in the read, I was sadly disappointed that there wasn't more physical connection between Emma and Zane, I guess we will have to find out what happens in the next installment of the series! The tempo of the writing is steady as the sounds and sites of New York City come to life and battle the mystical creatures of other worlds.
You are truly transported to the battle field and immersed into this fantastical mystical world, No doubt the ending left me on pins and needles, My kindle is ready and waiting for more!
BR with my girl LOYDA!
"ARC kindly provided by Author via Blog Tour, in exchange for an honest review.
"
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
sitelink
,
Download Now Unraveled (The Gatekeeper Chronicles, Book 2) Drafted By Dina Given Accessible As EReader Version
Dina Given