Get every new post on this blog delivered to your Inbox. I am not going to be continuing the series, it was just too blah for me. by Harper Voyager. 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. There were several other situation where character actions and decisions just didn't make logical sense as presented. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. Brandon Sanderson. The superstars of urban fantasy agreeAngels Ink, the first book in Jocelyn Drakes Asylum Tales is a winner! Angel's Ink was right up there with Kate Daniels and Mercy Thompson. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), 2018 Reading Challenge Goodreads Reading Challenge Hidden in Pages, 2018 Reading Challenge Mount TBR Reading Challenge Hidden in Pages. Greg Tremblay, Narrated by: 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. Wed love your help. Will have to get the second book soon. Here's the breakdown of my experience. Source: Swapped through Paperbackswap.com I enjoyed much of this, but I had a few problems. tj@E The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. The Epic who killed David's father. What could Jocelynn Drake have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them. But with the help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this enchanted world alive. Rosario Dawson, Narrated by: Personally I just dont see the necessity to insert such a clich into the story. I can't recommend this book enough. They are powerful, ruthless, and consider themselves gods. //]]>, Be the first to ask a question about Angel's Ink. Despite that, I enjoyed the novel quite a bit. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining - and its Rachel Morgans job to keep that world civilized. Gage lives a, well, lets call it quiet life, running a tattoo parlor along with his friends Trixie, a beautiful (of course) and mysterious elf and Bronx, a troll who doesnt talk much but knows more than youd think. Ill try not to focus only on them. 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? 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. 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. 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. There is a lot of saying and not much showing which makes the world feel like its built out of carton shapes. Things only get more complicated when a very familiar cop asks Parker for his help on a case involving murdered magic users. By: The majority of the story involves him repeatedly walking a thin line along this exception, constantly performing magic while looking over his shoulder hoping not to get caught, some times in broad daylight. Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. Because of all these intertwining plotlines the character development really suffers and characters that could be really interesting end up lacking. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. There were a few what you might call plot holes or inconsistencies here and there, and there were even several times I considered not finishing the story. Angels Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake 104. He has suffered a fate worse than death. Angels Ink indelibly marks the beginning of something phenomenal and every reader whose tastes run to the supernatural.. That being said, there were a couple of voices that a found VERY annoying, and it is unfortunate that they were pretty big characters. e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K $14.95/month after 30 days. Other than that, though, I do like the world shes built with magic and fantasy races in a modern context. Like yes, shes hot, I get it, but you dont have to constantly talk about her breasts. There was just one disaster after another. As this book doesn't come out until October, I read the ARC. By night, hes an unrepentant killer, one of seven psychopaths raised to right the wrongs of a justice system that keeps failing. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. I LOVED it. Would you try another book from Jocelynn Drake and/or Michael Urie? This book goes towards the following reading challenges: More about us. Nobody fights the Epicsnobody but the Reckoners. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; When the Summer Queen summons Parker to her court, the private investigator knows theres trouble brewing. Overall this was a mediocre urban fantasy book. By: It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. I LOVED this book. I found the inconsistency to be very distracting. What I had an issue with was the plot(s). 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. The love plot. With the victims completely drained of their magic, the San Amaro Police Department needs Parkers special skill set to track down a killer. 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. (You can never have too much duct tape. If you have read the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne and liked them then you'll most likely enjoy this book. I love the sarcasm. Gage is a warlock that has fallen out of favor with the Ivory Towers. For while Lander offers a full range of courses to nearly all students, it also offers a small number of specialty classes to a very select few. There just wasnt a lot unique here. What I loved most about this was the narration. Alice Winters. I mean, she is supposed to be this gorgeous, sexy elf woman whom the MC is secretly in love with, and she sounds like some nerdy high school boy with a lisp. Where to start? By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's. I never do, of course, but a girl can dream, right? Goodreads Reading Challenge As for the audio recording, first let me say I think the narrator is an excellent voice performer. This is the first book in the Angels Ink trilogy. Fantastic book, well narrated. Make sure to read this websites Privacy Statement. Your Premium Plus plan is $14.95 a month after 30 day trial. 1 title per month from Audibles entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. If I came across the 2nd book in the series I'd read it. !function(d,s,id) Now they are on the run, dodging assassins, setting secret meetings, and even making deals with a sleeping god. In many ways, Angels Ink was better than I expected, but parts of it were disappointing as well. I guess I got it because it was on sale and the blurb seemed really interesting and pretty much had everything that could hook me to a book. But Epics are no friend of man. No one can stop them. Need a bodyguard? No respite. She just tried to make too much happen, and as a result, I think the book suffered for it. Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. The plot and basically everything about it is standard urban fantasy fare but being a fan of the sub-genre I had a good time with this one. 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. View cart for details. [] Naomi Novik, Narrated by Simon Vance 170. Lauren Fortgang, Narrated by: Angels Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake 172. 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. John Lee, Narrated by: if(!d.getElementById(id)) You are the savior of mankind are the last words I ever expected to hear while nibbling on fries. This urban fantasy series rocks!J.R. It's time to take a spectacular reading voyage through the realms of science fiction and fantasy! Jocelynn Drake, and others. We are a kingdom locked in time. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. The first of two prequel stories to Jocelynn Drake's Angel's Ink. By: Marguerite Gavin, Narrated by: Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess. Hes trying to track down a mysterious murderer in Low Gage is a powerful warlock in Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, goblins, and vampires walk free alongside humanity. Since his mother's murder, Sage McKinley doesnt live, he exists. Because, yes, there is a love interest *eyeroll*. Audiobook. Shifters unable to feel our animals. Length: 338 pages Despite that, I enjoyed the novel quite a bit. I have read urban fantasy, and I have really liked some of it but this was not it. The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Let us guide you to imaginative books that To see what your friends thought of this book. No one knows that better than Gage. I really wanted to like this book. It really helps to get a feel of the relationships between Gage, Trixie, and Bronx. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. The story is written from a first person perspective and I really enjoyed his personification of the MC. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published I thought the story was a bit scattered and that the characters were a bit underdeveloped. I especially liked Bronx and Sophie I hope shell get a bigger part in the story later on, because she has an interesting background and Im pretty sure shes a mischievous one. It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. Share it with your friends! Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott, Narrated by: My favourite scene would have to be when Gage goes to see Chang. This one was just okay for me. 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. It was a fun supernatural read. ), By: Copyright 2022 Uptown Style WordPress theme by. {js=d.createElement(s); Well, sort of. The creature that stalks the forbidden wood. October 16th 2012 or the blog (funny coincidence with the series title, but then I dont believe in coincidences), so I had no idea what a good fit itll be within 2 years, hah! I LOVED it. I loved that show and him on it, and I love his narration. Gage was my favorite character narrated by Michael Urie. By: He made her sound like an affecting bitch, and I dont think she was that. [CDATA[ And cheese. rjNNNO{1$TK^* All three of them has their own secrets and troubling pasts they try running from, but past has that annoying habit to catch up with you when you least expect it. To be fair I liked the relationship itself, they are good together. His father was a monster. Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. Reading Level: Adult That gave this series a little something different to set it apart from the before mentioned books. Dont worry. Unpredictable , unique and refreshing . It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. 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. Stuck here by a deal between the late king and a demon who seeks our destruction. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive.Kim Harrison, Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! The dragon prince. 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. If hed done a better voice for Trixie I wouldve given his performance five stars.My problem with the story also has to do with the treatment of Trixie. I listened to this on audiobook. 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. The love scenes that are here are poorly written and awkward, so if you are looking for a good PNR this isnt it. However. Also his machismo throughout the story did get irritating at times. Or about why the warlocks are said to be evil and why they need to practically kidnap young kids who have magical abilities. A war is brewing. If I do read the second book I will probably opt to go written over audio. 2012 Jocelynn Drake (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers, Narrated by: 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. A curse put upon us by the mad king. This book was not what I expected, but was very good. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. He. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. Trapped into compliance by his past debt, hes tasked with locating a missing girl in San Amaro. Kyle McCarley, Unabridged According to the mesmerizing apparition, a powerful magic lies within Sageif he can find a way to tap into it. Something went wrong. Pretty much everything was mediocre and this whole book was kind of blah. I bought this because I like the narrator and I figured it would be a simple story to pass the time. 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. Halfway through the book I knew I was going to have one big problem with this series. The narrator was not good. It was a terrible audiobook, in my humble opinion, bad narration. Probably the most irritating was the main female character. All that changes when the spirit of a gunslinger appears in his bookstore with a message that will flip Sages world upside down. 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. He is trying to keep a low profile running a tattoo parlor. I'm sure the author could have better structured the situation to fit the intended outcome, or better explained a character's motivations. 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. Get someone with a range of voices and characters. Trixies voice was incredibly irritating. And an unlikely partnership to stop a murderer. 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. 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. I dont even have magic (and just found out it exists). The idea of magical tattoos is really cool. Genre fans who knowand loveDrakes phenomenal,New York Timesbestselling Dark Days novels will be blown away by this dark and seductive new series. }}(document,'script','twitter-wjs'); Especially since she liked to listen to bands like Papa Roach, and thats a nice big point from me. Release Date: October 16, 2012 She sounded like a five year old. As urban fantasies go, I pretty much enjoyed Angels Ink, but I also had a few issues, which is why I ultimately decided to review it. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? There are hints about a past war which made some races extinct, but these are only hints. Nicely done. Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Less would have been more as Im sure there would be plenty of time as the series progressed to slowly introduce these plotlines and actually make more sense out of them. Ward. It was so much more than that. I was pleasantly surprised when I googled Michael Urie and saw it was the guy from Ugly Betty. We never really learn about that either. 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. //FDH5EQ=6[5. Now it's Corin's turn. /Rttm%fH~ }kw:w The last dragon shifter. This is the first book in the Angels Ink trilogy. 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? 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. I really liked the premise and the plot of the story, but towards the beginning at least, Trixie was really objectified. The Very Best of Charles de Lint by Charles de Lint 171. Its not going to set the fantasy world on fire but its entertaining and quickly paced and I knew what I wanted going. A bounty hunter and a witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, shell bring em back alive, deador undead. Otherwise, I never would have read it. And the character Gideon sounded like Clint Eastwood, but I loved loved loved the sarcasm of Gage that was captured. Welcome back. And don't even get me started on the character I started referring to as "batman" (need I explain more?). Nick Podehl, Narrated by: And if he disobeys, his punishment - execution - will be swift. I made it 32% through this before I realized that no matter how much I, I listened to this on audiobook. Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, Angel's Ink: Book 1 (The Asylum Tales) by Drake, Jocelynn Book The Fast Free, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Angel's Ink: Book 1 (The Asylum Tales) by Drake, Jocelynn Book The Fast Free, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. But in a place like Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires happily walk among humanity, everything has its price. MacLeod Andrews, Narrated by: And to rule man you must crush his will. {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Gage sounded like a 13 year old boy. Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. Exit Strategy (Nadia Stafford, Book 1) by Kelley [], Powered by Esplanade Theme by One Designs and WordPress. I like this new Urban Fantasy world from Jocelynn Drake. Everything goes wrong. Angels Inkindelibly marks the beginning of something phenomenal and every reader whose tastes run to the supernaturalthose who cant wait to sink their teeth into the latest Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn, Kelley Armstrong, or Jim Butcherwill want to fly with thisAngel. Halfway through the book I knew I was going to have one big problem with this series. Did you like this article? Knowledge is power. Books with snarky protagonists are my weaknesses and besides I really dug the idea of a magical tattoo shop. 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