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Chase the Dark
by Annette Marie
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Chase the Dark is the first book in the young adult urban fantasy series, called the Steel & Stone Series by Annette Marie. What is really great about this event, is that the 5th (and final) book in the series has just released, so you can Binge read the entire series if you are new to it like I am. When I first saw the invite to read and review the Steel & Stone series, I was a little surprised that I had never heard of it before. Young adult Urban Fantasy is right up my alley! And then when I saw what a crazy following this series had, I was even more intrigued. I mean, people fangirl over these books like no tomorrow. And after having read Chase the Dark, I can totally tell why. I loved this book. And I cannot wait to read the next book..and the next..and you get it.
The Steel and Stone series follows Piper, who is a Consul, which means she is a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. Piper is so freakin' awesome. I can't tell you the amount of times I wanted to high five her! This is a very action packed story (and series) so there is always a lot going on. I loved it that way. I was constantly meeting new characters and learning something new about their world and about the sword. It always kept me interested and turning the pages as fast as I could.
Like I said, the action and world building take the forefront in this installment, but there is a bit of romance as well. And I am sure there is lots more romance to come. There is a love triangle in this story between Lyre, an incubus and Ash, a Draconian. I really really love both Lyre and Ash. And for most of the book it felt more like the three of them were banded together on a common quest, so I have not made up my mind in terms of love interest. But suffice it to say for right now, I am not picking sides or revealing too much on this front. More to come in future books. I will say that I am instantly drawn to any story featuring an incubus. I think they are fascinating creatures so I am anxious to see more of Lyre for that fact.
Bottom line: there is a reason that the Steel & Stone series has so many fans. It is such a well done young adult Urban Fantasy, with great characters, solid writing and world building and a kick ass plot. If you have not read this series yet, you need to change that ASAP. And now is the perfect time for a binge read.
P.S. If you are like me and love a good deal on ebooks, you can grab a bundle pack of books 1-3.5 in the series. (link here) It saves you $3 that way.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Chase the Dark is the first book in the young adult urban fantasy series, called the Steel & Stone Series by Annette Marie. What is really great about this event, is that the 5th (and final) book in the series has just released, so you can Binge read the entire series if you are new to it like I am. When I first saw the invite to read and review the Steel & Stone series, I was a little surprised that I had never heard of it before. Young adult Urban Fantasy is right up my alley! And then when I saw what a crazy following this series had, I was even more intrigued. I mean, people fangirl over these books like no tomorrow. And after having read Chase the Dark, I can totally tell why. I loved this book. And I cannot wait to read the next book..and the next..and you get it.
The Steel and Stone series follows Piper, who is a Consul, which means she is a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. Piper is so freakin' awesome. I can't tell you the amount of times I wanted to high five her! This is a very action packed story (and series) so there is always a lot going on. I loved it that way. I was constantly meeting new characters and learning something new about their world and about the sword. It always kept me interested and turning the pages as fast as I could.
Like I said, the action and world building take the forefront in this installment, but there is a bit of romance as well. And I am sure there is lots more romance to come. There is a love triangle in this story between Lyre, an incubus and Ash, a Draconian. I really really love both Lyre and Ash. And for most of the book it felt more like the three of them were banded together on a common quest, so I have not made up my mind in terms of love interest. But suffice it to say for right now, I am not picking sides or revealing too much on this front. More to come in future books. I will say that I am instantly drawn to any story featuring an incubus. I think they are fascinating creatures so I am anxious to see more of Lyre for that fact.
Bottom line: there is a reason that the Steel & Stone series has so many fans. It is such a well done young adult Urban Fantasy, with great characters, solid writing and world building and a kick ass plot. If you have not read this series yet, you need to change that ASAP. And now is the perfect time for a binge read.
P.S. If you are like me and love a good deal on ebooks, you can grab a bundle pack of books 1-3.5 in the series. (link here) It saves you $3 that way.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs