With his advisor, his bodyguard, and his best friend as traveling companions, what could go wrong? Since his mother's murder, Sage McKinley doesnt live, he exists. According to the mesmerizing apparition, a powerful magic lies within Sageif he can find a way to tap into it. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. I LOVED it. Your mileage may vary, and there are plenty of reasons someone else might enjoy the book more than me. It's not easy being a tattoo artist and a wizard, especially when you're in hiding. I really liked the premise and the plot of the story, but towards the beginning at least, Trixie was really objectified. Ill try not to focus only on them. I don't really have any one favourite thing about this story, I loved the whole thing and can't wait for the next instalment. Angels Ink indelibly marks the beginning of something phenomenal and every reader whose tastes run to the supernatural.. Turning his back on his own kind, he left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a decision that cost him the right to practice magic. It was a terrible audiobook, in my humble opinion, bad narration. Joel Leslie, Narrated by: Stuck here by a deal between the late king and a demon who seeks our destruction. Otherwise, I never would have read it. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive.Kim Harrison, Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! Everything is subordinated to cram as many plotlines (and creatures) into the book as possible, while it would have benefited if there was only one or two but those were well rounded out. A lost fox. You are the savior of mankind are the last words I ever expected to hear while nibbling on fries. dramatic narrator, great book. Theyre prepared with ample ammo, practical jokes, and rainbow unicorn duct tape. But Epics are no friend of man. There just wasnt a lot unique here. The Very Best of Charles de Lint by Charles de Lint 171. He never returned. By: Especially one in which there is at least one person with a great music taste fun fact, when I almost got my first tattoo, I bonded with my artist over my favourite Hungarian band, so that was cool and set the mood early on. Books with snarky protagonists are my weaknesses and besides I really dug the idea of a magical tattoo shop. And the character Gideon sounded like Clint Eastwood, but I loved loved loved the sarcasm of Gage that was captured. So this is probably a really bad time to cave to feelings hes been fighting for his best friend. I knew I would finish book one before it even officially came out for sale, which would mean I'd have to wait even longer for book two. I'm sure the author could have better structured the situation to fit the intended outcome, or better explained a character's motivations. Ward. A Southern Vampire Mystery / Sookie Stackhouse. Kale Williams, By: Especially since she liked to listen to bands like Papa Roach, and thats a nice big point from me. Shes a pretty major character, so you had to hear that awful voice ALL THE TIME. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nobody fights the Epicsnobody but the Reckoners. Despite that, I enjoyed the novel quite a bit.

Angels Ink had been sitting in my Audible library since December 2017, so I couldnt say I was in a hurry to get to it. The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. Audiobook. Let us guide you to imaginative books that To see what your friends thought of this book.

Trixies voice was incredibly irritating. By day, hes the spoiled youngest son of an eccentric billionaire. js.id=id; However, it was okay.

I have read urban fantasy, and I have really liked some of it but this was not it. Genre: Urban Fantasy

You know what I mean? It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers.

This is the first book in the Angels Ink trilogy. When there's a monster under your bed sometimes it really is best not to look., Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog), Free on Nook and Kindle: Angel's Ink (The Asylum Tales #1), Celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with Goodreads. I loved that show and him on it, and I love his narration. No one can stop them. For example, the MC is not allowed to use magic, except for personal self defense. Gage was trained from a young age to become a warlock but in a world where the warlocks and witches rule the other races with an iron fist he didn't feel comfortable with the way his mentor and the other inhabitants of the Ivory Towers lived their lives. Gage was my favorite character narrated by Michael Urie. e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K A lot happens at once very quickly in this book and you can tell that Drake is struggling to juggle all the rapidly introduced plot lines. I listened to this on audiobook. Which character as performed by Michael Urie was your favorite? [CDATA[ Well, sort of. Would you try another book from Jocelynn Drake and/or Michael Urie? Mount TBR Reading Challenge. pdfs

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I was first intrigued by the story's underlying plot line as described in the story summary, and I am happy to say I was not disappointed. jX%ri&xz 7J&s3KM;yd\+1nRE4c3Dl I;/rif::p#Un4>lB The superstars of urban fantasy agreeAngels Ink, the first book in Jocelyn Drakes Asylum Tales is a winner! Despite that, I enjoyed the novel quite a bit. The story was a pretty good one, but I felt it dragged on at times. I like this new Urban Fantasy world from Jocelynn Drake. Nick Podehl, Narrated by: The complete novel that comprises Demon's Fury, Demon's Vow and Inner Demon. If you need a palate cleanser, as I did and look for some fun although a bit dark UF read, then absolutely give a go to Angels Ink. 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Dont worry. Kenneth Obi, Narrated by: Halfway through the book I knew I was going to have one big problem with this series. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer. If you have any issues with the site, please don't hesitate to contact us. First of all, I recommend reading the two prequels prior to reading the first book of the series.

Lots of cows. With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world's largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element. If you Buy It Now, you'll only be purchasing this item. The Epic who killed David's father. Where to start?

Jazz Bashara is a criminal. But there are two dangerous entities murdering parents and children, and Gage needs to stop them before anybody else gets hurt.W FictionDB is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. Get every new post on this blog delivered to your Inbox. I tried getting over it, hoping they would eventually grow on me, but even up to the end I couldn't. Jocelynn Drake, and others. I bought this because I like the narrator and I figured it would be a simple story to pass the time. I will buy any book he narrates.

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA and NO story! With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. It's time to take a spectacular reading voyage through the realms of science fiction and fantasy! Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published What could Jocelynn Drake have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Powerful warlock and tattoo artist Gage has managed to escape the magical Ivory Towers who terrorize the rest of humans and monsters but at a price. But of course it works, because, lets face it, we all love characters like him though poor guy could have do with a much better name than Gage. By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's. The voices he used for other characters were awful with his voice for the character of Trixie being annoying and grating to listen to. I LOVED this book. But, I really liked the narration by Michael Urie. How could the performance have been better? Now he has to find the girl or give up his life. Drake puts the ink in incredible.Simon R. Green, Angels Inkis an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. Length: 338 pages It was a hell of a long shot. CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever - in Sinful, Louisiana. Refresh and try again. Reading Level: Adult ISBN-13: 978-0062117854 No respite. The first book starts about two years after the prequels end, so having a bit of backstory is helpful in getting to know the characters. But then a situation arises in which he would be both justified to use magic and would probably not be caught, and all the sudden he chooses to start soundly adhering to the rules? I blew through the audiobook pretty fast, so I imagine it must be a fast read as well. 2.5 stars for the audio, 4 stars for the story- I liked it, it was very similar to Harry Dresden's story and character-like but not as well done. This urban fantasy series rocks!J.R. These Rebel Waves (Stream Raiders, Book 1) by Sara [], [] Naomi Novik, Narrated by Simon Vance 102. However, things get rough for him when in one day he draws the attention of the Guardian thats supposed to watch his magic use, accidentally makes a girl immortal..drawing the attention of a grim reaper, and is almost killed by his old teacher. I thought the story was a bit scattered and that the characters were a bit underdeveloped. //]]>, Be the first to ask a question about Angel's Ink. I enjoyed much of this, but I had a few problems. Ten years ago, Calamity came. October 16th 2012 Lander is home to the Hero Certification Program, a curriculum designed to develop students with superhuman capabilities, commonly known as Supers, into official Heroes. by Harper Voyager. Luke Daniels, Narrated by: Something went wrong. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Ad' c;T}@Q$MR[T=%+=;_x*UDORreqK>L)cr'DfIf(?v~8j$2`^5@i(4E4F29Khle%?_{ fgyC?6i4{6k3X,qNa }{P@Kd9?yXRAU3fy^%Df$@-mi*w Lauren Fortgang, Narrated by:

There is a lot of saying and not much showing which makes the world feel like its built out of carton shapes. The chemistry between the characters worked well, banters and all. , More about us. Audiobooks arent my main format for reading, so thats not much of a surprise. The dragon prince. However. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. What I loved most about this was the narration. The beast. Jump into these three adventures as Ward Security employees stop a stalker, take down a hacker, and save a client from a would-be killer. Liam DiCosimo, Narrated by:

The funny thing is, at the time I didnt have a tattoo yet (but I wanted to have one!) Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the majority of the story, and am glad I did finish it as the ending was well executed, but as curious as I am to see how it it continues I'm still on the fence about picking up the second book. Supernaturals live openly among humans, but the magic-wielding witches and warlocks are set apart from everyone else. When the Summer Queen summons Parker to her court, the private investigator knows theres trouble brewing.

The love scenes that are here are poorly written and awkward, so if you are looking for a good PNR this isnt it. Will have to get the second book soon. Despite my complaints, I still enjoyed Angels Ink. But in a place like Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires happily walk among humanity, everything has its price. He. Angels Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake 172. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Buyer bewareLooking for a tattoo - and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? His weak magic has made him an outcast, shadowing his life with self-doubt. Rating: 3/5 stars, Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. Even then the warlocks aren't happy that he decided to leave and he knows that they are constantly watching him and waiting for him to make a mistake. Ward Security is one of the best security companies in the country, even if the bodyguards tend to find love in the most unexpected of places. He made her sound like an affecting bitch, and I dont think she was that. I am a big believer that the tattoo you get should have meaming to you and can grant you strength/power even if it is only psychological, this book follows that idea. loved the characters. Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Asylum Tales John Lee, Narrated by: Fantastic book, well narrated. By: I knew I would finish book one before it even officially came out for sale, which would mean I'd have to wait even longer for book two. A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. Marguerite Gavin, Narrated by: If I came across the 2nd book in the series I'd read it. Though I was born with the ability to see the dead, I struggled with it until my brother was killed and his ghost was left behind. Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. ), By: This is more of an urban fantasy(UF) than a paranormal romance(PNR); in fact the romance in here is pretty weak. This is the first book in the Angels Ink trilogy. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. I could save him, but he would ruin me. Need a bodyguard?

Drake wanted to give a history to all three characters Gage, Trixie, Bronx by dragging their past into the present, but all she managed to do was overcomplicate things and take away the focus from worldbuilding and from her characters to really have time to shine. That would be the motto of Lander University, had it not been snatched up and used to death by others long before the school was founded. The last dragon shifter. She just tried to make too much happen, and as a result, I think the book suffered for it. Gage was trained from a young age to become a warlock but in a world where the warlocks and witches rule the other races with an iron fist he didn't feel comfortable with the way his mentor and the other inhabitants of the Ivory Towers lived their lives.

All that changes when the spirit of a gunslinger appears in his bookstore with a message that will flip Sages world upside down.

Probably the most irritating was the main female character. The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. As the crown prince of Erya, its only natural that Caelan is sent on a secret diplomatic mission to support one of the kingdoms allies. Like its all an illusion, a stage decoration. And if he disobeys, his punishment - execution - will be swift. Things go downhill from here as Gage tries to unmake his mistakes and avoid early retirement for the disappointment of many parties. To be fair I liked the relationship itself, they are good together. It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. Now they are on the run, dodging assassins, setting secret meetings, and even making deals with a sleeping god. )bioJY8j >,k+ /WAL#v@DOP@-jO @ 9]QCx%QD@/bP/WxC~cZ.7Ssec4 s5SQ\rSVR,CQ=t. I think I would have enjoyed it more reading it. !function(d,s,id)

And an unlikely partnership to stop a murderer. I'll let you judge for yourself but I was very disappointed and it possibly could have been a good book, but it wasn't a good audible. I LOVED it. The idea of magical tattoos is really cool. Exit Strategy (Nadia Stafford, Book 1) by Kelley [], Powered by Esplanade Theme by One Designs and WordPress. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The Asylum Tales (I swear this wasnt an inspiration for my feature) has the potential to be a good series if it gets a bit cleared up and the world itself gets a bit more attention. Angel's Ink was right up there with Kate Daniels and Mercy Thompson. For six months things went well: He found a quaint little shop, he befriended the local lord, the village folk loved him, he found a sharp young apprentice to help out, and, best yet, he met a comely young widow with the prettiest eyes. Copyright 2022 Uptown Style WordPress theme by. Some of the plot elements are interesting but there are too many things introduced at once and as a result character development really suffers. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. Overall this was a mediocre urban fantasy book. I love the sarcasm.

Though he's tried to fly under the radar, Gage can't hide from powerful warlocks who want him dead - or the secrets of his own past. By night, hes an unrepentant killer, one of seven psychopaths raised to right the wrongs of a justice system that keeps failing.

There are hints about a past war which made some races extinct, but these are only hints. Noah Holt has spent years dreaming of vengeance for the death of his father, but when faced with his killer, he learns a daunting truth he cant escape. And don't even get me started on the character I started referring to as "batman" (need I explain more?). If I do read the second book I will probably opt to go written over audio. Gage doesn't believe that the ability to harness magic makes the warlocks any better than anyone else and he hates the way they treat humans and other supernatural beings with contempt and as little better than insects to be crushed at will. This book goes towards the following reading challenges: Trapped into compliance by his past debt, hes tasked with locating a missing girl in San Amaro. This book was not what I expected, but was very good. No one knows that better than Gage. Also his machismo throughout the story did get irritating at times. ink angel jocelynn drake books asylum tales angels yuffiebunny contest guest author deal dead goodreads fiction horror coming fantasy science

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