REVIEW: Forsaken By Shadow (Mirus) by Kait Nolan
I found this book after it was recommended in my YA group. The first part was posted on the authors blog with weekly installments. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen so I went and bought it on Amazon – straight to my Kindle, you gotta love that!
I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this! I didn’t read a synopsis so I didn’t know what it was about, all I read was the first part on her blog. It’s got all sorts of paranormal goodies. Some strange beings that I’d love to read more about in her next book.
I liked Ember. Though I didn’t really understand why, at first, she held so much back from Gage. But then I used my smarts and figured it out (really, it was spelled out and I missed it the first couple of times). She was tough but she loved her daddy and it was nice to see her not give up on him (or Gage).
I liked Gage. I felt bad that he had to deal with so much junk throughout his life. I’m not into MMA or even reading about it, but it was done pretty well. I wasn’t grossed out by what I read and I never even had the urge to skip a fight scene. The action is really good! I swear, the last chapter or so was nonstop action. It would have been a crazy movie scene!
Only one part of the book felt a little contrived, but it worked because it set the stage for the rest of the book. And I did have to remind myself that this was a novella so it wouldn’t be different from a novel.
So, I am glad that I read this. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys paranormal books (even if it is a series!). You could be a cheapie (I usually am) and just read it as she posts it. It’d be better to buy it as it’s really inexpensive and you could get it at a few places online. Sheesh, do I sound like a talking billboard, or what?! I promise I’ve never talked to or met the author or anything like that, was just impressed with what I read!
