Although not all my reviews are spoilery, which I do not consider this one to be, here is a little warning just in case.

Review Written: 10th December 2012
  
Cape Storm by Rachel Caine

It's the penultimate book of the series but that does not mean things have got any easier for protagonist Joanne Baldwin. In fact, they've got worse. She's supposed to be enjoying her honeymoon with Djinn husband David but there is one unstoppable hurricane heading towards them and a demon mark under her skin, getting stronger by the minute. Bad Bob is wrecking havoc and Jo needs to fight both him, and the evil inside her that is winning. 

There was one part that involved sharks. I hate sharks. I read that part in my room while sitting on my bed, far away from the sea, a sea that doesn't even contain sharks because it's England and not even people go in the sea as it is that cold, BUT I felt like a shark would suddenly appear. I hate sharks. I hate them. And that part freaked me out.

The chemistry between Jo and David is perfect as always, especially now the two of them are married.  However, the two spent hardly any time together in this book, even though they were on their honeymoon, because they were too busy trying to save the world. Also, the love Lewis has for Jo is revealed; I was aware of his feelings for a while now but it was nice to know the extent of them.

We are left with a very unexpected ending that opens up a number of possibilities for the final book. I hope Joanne finally gets the peace and quiet she so desperately needs!

NEXT BOOK: MAGGIE STIEFVATER'S THE RAVEN BOYS

Although not all my reviews are spoilery, which I do not consider this one to be, here is a little warning just in case.

All page numbers are from the UK Edition, this cover.

Review Written: 27th May 2012

Gale Force by Rachel Caine

After six books, Joanne and David are finally getting married. Except after two destroyed wedding dresses and bridal shops carried out by a group who wants to kill Joanne and take David, this marriage seems less and less likely.

The story starts with a proposal and ends with a moment of peace before the storm. The middle part is full of shocks, surprises and fights like the previous six books. Oh, and Jo almost dies a few times.

David is still as wonderfully sexy as ever, I just love the way Rachel Caine creates characters. Whether that’s from Morganville Vampires or Weather Wardens, you like the characters you’re supposed to, and dislike the one’s you’re not. A sign of good writing. Not only is there David, but we have Lewis, equally as irresistible and apparently good looking in a suit [page 351]. I love Joanne with David, but I still fully believe Lewis harbours feelings for her so whenever the two are together, it just breaks my heart! [I get myself emotionally involved in books...]

This book also sees the return of an old enemy whom I didn’t want to see make a reappearance,  saying goodbye to some old characters; there is the continuation of old Djinn v.s. new Djinn and this time, the Wardens influence could prove to be fatal. 

I’m assuming this book is a build up to the next because this book is filled more with strategy than prolonged action – although this does not make the book any less enjoyable. Some books can be build ups and be rubbish but it’s not the case here. This book was enjoyed as much as the previous six and I’m hoping the following 2 will be enjoyed even more so.

NEXT REVIEW: AMANDA HOCKING’S TORN