Title: Blaze of Secrets
Author: Jessie Donovan
Series: Asylums for Magical Threats #1
Published: September 2nd 2013 by Laura\Hoak-Kagey
(first published August 31st 2013)
Page Count: 356
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Shelf: Review Copy
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Kiarra Melini overhears the dangerous secrets of her blood and decides that if Feiru elemental magic is to survive, she needs to die. But before she can finish the deed, a handsome black-clad man kidnaps her from prison and introduces her to an anti-prison activist group. As the prison retrieval squad hunts for her, Kiarra must overcome the demons of her past or risk losing not only her newfound freedom, but also the man who reawakens her desires and captures her heart.
Jaxton Ward finally rescues his older brother from prison, but instead of helping with his brother’s recovery, he’s ordered to train Kiarra—a stubborn elemental fire user who claims her magic is gone. But just as Kiarra starts trusting him with her secrets, the prison enforcers catch up with them. Now Jaxton must find a way to keep his family safe while also protecting the only woman able to ignite both his temper and his passion.
My Review:
My first thoughts on this one? Thrillingly unique. Donovan has created a world completely of her own and runs with it. New races and political structures are presented that are so real and well developed that you can’t help but believe in them. I love the background and political information that Donovan works into her brilliant novel. It’s all there and in an informative yet captivating manner. She doesn’t stop the forward flow of the story to provide a narrative, but rather works the details into the storyline itself. Her fact paced and upbeat writing style draws you in while her solid storyline keeps you hooked. Everything combines together to create something that is simultaneously emotional and suspenseful.
The characters in this novel were completely off the hook! The main characters were both fully developed individuals that you could easily identify with. I love how they meshed together while still contrasting with and sparking against each other. It was brilliant. And the fact that the male lead has a bit of a paranormal 007 feel to him didn’t hurt either. The supporting cast was also quite intriguing. Each character is developed as a character that could stand alone in their own story.
Overall, this novel was exciting and intense. It was a brilliant first novel for Donovan and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author. .
The characters in this novel were completely off the hook! The main characters were both fully developed individuals that you could easily identify with. I love how they meshed together while still contrasting with and sparking against each other. It was brilliant. And the fact that the male lead has a bit of a paranormal 007 feel to him didn’t hurt either. The supporting cast was also quite intriguing. Each character is developed as a character that could stand alone in their own story.
Overall, this novel was exciting and intense. It was a brilliant first novel for Donovan and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author. .
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