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The Outlier Prophecies #1
Romancing the Null
There are three kinds of lies.
Lies the fates spin as half truths.
Lies of destined love.
And statistics.
As a fateless, Kate Hale is immune to the first two, but the third kind of lie is her profession. After spending years as an actuary for the Traffic Department, Kate is promoted to Accidental Death Predictions. It’s all she’s worked toward, and her career is finally on track. But when an oracle delivers an impossible death prediction and insists on her help to solve the case, she might lose any chance of impressing the brass.
Her only hope comes in the form of the police liaison assigned to her department, latent werewolf Ian Becker. Becker can grant her the clearance to find answers, but he’s a wild card with a shady past who doesn’t play well with others.
Every prediction has a loophole, but if Kate can’t solve the case before the crime is fated to occur she won’t just lose her job–she’ll have the blood of an oracle on her hands.
Lies the fates spin as half truths.
Lies of destined love.
And statistics.
As a fateless, Kate Hale is immune to the first two, but the third kind of lie is her profession. After spending years as an actuary for the Traffic Department, Kate is promoted to Accidental Death Predictions. It’s all she’s worked toward, and her career is finally on track. But when an oracle delivers an impossible death prediction and insists on her help to solve the case, she might lose any chance of impressing the brass.
Her only hope comes in the form of the police liaison assigned to her department, latent werewolf Ian Becker. Becker can grant her the clearance to find answers, but he’s a wild card with a shady past who doesn’t play well with others.
Every prediction has a loophole, but if Kate can’t solve the case before the crime is fated to occur she won’t just lose her job–she’ll have the blood of an oracle on her hands.
220 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2016
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Tina Gower
27 books59 followersTina Gower grew up in a small community in Northern California that proudly boasts of having more cows than people. She raised guide dogs for the blind, is dyslexic, and can shoot a gun or bow and miraculously never hit the target (which at some point becomes a statistical improbability). Tina also won the Writers of the Future, the Daphne du Maurier Award for Mystery and Suspense (paranormal category), and was nominated for the Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® (writing as Alice Faris). She has professionally published several short stories in a variety of magazines. Tina is represented by Rebecca Strauss at DeFiore and Company.
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August 19, 2016
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
Urban Fantasy and statistics? Yes please! The original concept of this one made me curious and I knew I had to read to read it. I have grown quite fond of statistics thanks to my psychology study and was curious how the author would combine those two things in a book. Romancing the Null was a fun read. It takes place in a world with oracles and predictions and statistics. But when an oracle is predicted to die things turn serious. Due to a bit of a coincidence Kate gets involved and then Becker and they are determined to solve this thing. It's like solving a murder mystery that hasn't taken place yet and it was really interesting.
This book started right off with the main plot line. It is very story driven and it's quite fast paced. The whole story took place in a few days time. Which does make sense due to the time sensitive nature of the problem they're dealing with. But at the same time it felt a bit rushed almost. Due to that it seemed there was less time for side plots or character development. And it also felt a bit slow at first as we're missing some pieces of information and it felt for a while like they sat around doing paperwork and calculations and I couldn't fully grasp what exactly they were doing as it was mostly summed up. Luckily after that things picked up when they leave the house. And then at the end when everything comes together it all speeds up and then slows down again when things wrap up.
I can't fully explain why, but while I enjoyed this book something was missing that could've bumped it up to a 4 star. So it's more like a 3.5 star rating, except I don't do half star ratings. It just felt like tiny pieces or details were missing. A few scenes were just a tad confusing, but not so much you didn't know what was going on. More like these tiny things were missing and I can't even say what exactly. It just felt it didn't quite flow right in some places or could've used a bit more explanation or clarification in some parts.
Kate is the main character in this book. And while the story was told from her point of view at the end of the book I still felt like I didn't fully got a grasp on her personality. We do learn some things about her, but there wasn't as much time for character depth and development and I think that's one of the things that I felt was a bit lacking in this book. I did like Kate well enough, but I just want to get to know her better. Then there are some side characters; Becker, Mica, Ali and Jack who play a role and anyone besides that only plays a small part. The focus is very narrow due to the way the story is told, but it worked. There is a bit of a hint of a possible romance, but it's only a hint at this point. Becker was quite interesting and I look forward to see more of him and Kate in the next book.
The world building was probably my favorite part of this book. The concept and the world is so original. I liked the concept of the oracles and how they made these predictions and how the government worked with that and prevented some of these things. The whole society was changed and build upon these predictions. It was really thought through and felt realistic. I liked how this concept of oracles and predictions influenced the whole world and how these people lived and the society functioned. And I just wanted to know more and see more of how this society works.
But there is more than just oracles and at times it felt like there was a bit too much. Every fantasy creature seemed to be real in some sort of another and magic is real too, but very little of that gets explored and because of that it felt difficult to get a grip on the complete world. Then again that's also a good thing, because I think it would've been too much to fit all in one book. So we mostly get the oracles and their predictions with a bit of magic and werewolves on the side.
To summarize: This was a good story driven book where the characters try and solve a murder that hasn't taken place yet. I enjoyed it and thought the concept was very original with the focus on oracles and their predictions. It just felt that at times something was missing, not sure what. It feels almost rushed with how much happens in so little time and slow at first when they mostly do paperwork. I liked the characters well enough, but would've liked a bit more focus on the characters and getting to know them. There is a hint of a possible romance, which seemed promising. The world building was probably my favorite aspect with how unique this world was. It's really thought through and the oracles and prediction influence how society works. It just felt like there was a bit too much at times, as there's also magic and paranormal creatures and there's hardly time to explore that. Which is also a good thing as else it probably would've been too much for one book. All in all this was a promising start to the series and I am looking forward to continuing this series!
Urban Fantasy and statistics? Yes please! The original concept of this one made me curious and I knew I had to read to read it. I have grown quite fond of statistics thanks to my psychology study and was curious how the author would combine those two things in a book. Romancing the Null was a fun read. It takes place in a world with oracles and predictions and statistics. But when an oracle is predicted to die things turn serious. Due to a bit of a coincidence Kate gets involved and then Becker and they are determined to solve this thing. It's like solving a murder mystery that hasn't taken place yet and it was really interesting.
This book started right off with the main plot line. It is very story driven and it's quite fast paced. The whole story took place in a few days time. Which does make sense due to the time sensitive nature of the problem they're dealing with. But at the same time it felt a bit rushed almost. Due to that it seemed there was less time for side plots or character development. And it also felt a bit slow at first as we're missing some pieces of information and it felt for a while like they sat around doing paperwork and calculations and I couldn't fully grasp what exactly they were doing as it was mostly summed up. Luckily after that things picked up when they leave the house. And then at the end when everything comes together it all speeds up and then slows down again when things wrap up.
I can't fully explain why, but while I enjoyed this book something was missing that could've bumped it up to a 4 star. So it's more like a 3.5 star rating, except I don't do half star ratings. It just felt like tiny pieces or details were missing. A few scenes were just a tad confusing, but not so much you didn't know what was going on. More like these tiny things were missing and I can't even say what exactly. It just felt it didn't quite flow right in some places or could've used a bit more explanation or clarification in some parts.
Kate is the main character in this book. And while the story was told from her point of view at the end of the book I still felt like I didn't fully got a grasp on her personality. We do learn some things about her, but there wasn't as much time for character depth and development and I think that's one of the things that I felt was a bit lacking in this book. I did like Kate well enough, but I just want to get to know her better. Then there are some side characters; Becker, Mica, Ali and Jack who play a role and anyone besides that only plays a small part. The focus is very narrow due to the way the story is told, but it worked. There is a bit of a hint of a possible romance, but it's only a hint at this point. Becker was quite interesting and I look forward to see more of him and Kate in the next book.
The world building was probably my favorite part of this book. The concept and the world is so original. I liked the concept of the oracles and how they made these predictions and how the government worked with that and prevented some of these things. The whole society was changed and build upon these predictions. It was really thought through and felt realistic. I liked how this concept of oracles and predictions influenced the whole world and how these people lived and the society functioned. And I just wanted to know more and see more of how this society works.
But there is more than just oracles and at times it felt like there was a bit too much. Every fantasy creature seemed to be real in some sort of another and magic is real too, but very little of that gets explored and because of that it felt difficult to get a grip on the complete world. Then again that's also a good thing, because I think it would've been too much to fit all in one book. So we mostly get the oracles and their predictions with a bit of magic and werewolves on the side.
To summarize: This was a good story driven book where the characters try and solve a murder that hasn't taken place yet. I enjoyed it and thought the concept was very original with the focus on oracles and their predictions. It just felt that at times something was missing, not sure what. It feels almost rushed with how much happens in so little time and slow at first when they mostly do paperwork. I liked the characters well enough, but would've liked a bit more focus on the characters and getting to know them. There is a hint of a possible romance, which seemed promising. The world building was probably my favorite aspect with how unique this world was. It's really thought through and the oracles and prediction influence how society works. It just felt like there was a bit too much at times, as there's also magic and paranormal creatures and there's hardly time to explore that. Which is also a good thing as else it probably would've been too much for one book. All in all this was a promising start to the series and I am looking forward to continuing this series!
February 27, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Kate Hale works as an actuary. Her job isn't to explore financial risks; instead, she takes the visions of oracles and assesses the risk of death to different individuals. The story kicks off with an oracle receiving an impossible death prediction and taking it to Kate just before the weekend. The society that Gower has built is extremely fascinating, with everyone relying on predictions and actuaries to figure out how they should live their lives. The oracle and actuary system is really interesting--government bureaucracy as applied to an urban fantasy world. It's painstakingly clever.
Past the worldbuilding, I can't decide if my favorite part of this book was the characters or the humor. I love the relationship between Kate and her police liaison, Becker. They trade jabs while also finding a way to work together to solve the case. Kate's desire to climb the bureaucratic ladder combined with her desire to stop the prediction from coming true and saving a man's life, make her a sympathetic character I immediately identified with. Her sharp observations about the society she lives in and her fumbling self-deprecation made me laugh.
The writing was wonderful and engaging--great descriptions and good plotting (I guess I wouldn't expect anything less from an award-winning author!). I'd say it's a fun, humorous read with a darker, serious underbelly that you get the feeling will be revealed as the series moves forward. Throw in a dash of romance, and you've got the basic recipe for this book! Basically, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the next one!
Kate Hale works as an actuary. Her job isn't to explore financial risks; instead, she takes the visions of oracles and assesses the risk of death to different individuals. The story kicks off with an oracle receiving an impossible death prediction and taking it to Kate just before the weekend. The society that Gower has built is extremely fascinating, with everyone relying on predictions and actuaries to figure out how they should live their lives. The oracle and actuary system is really interesting--government bureaucracy as applied to an urban fantasy world. It's painstakingly clever.
Past the worldbuilding, I can't decide if my favorite part of this book was the characters or the humor. I love the relationship between Kate and her police liaison, Becker. They trade jabs while also finding a way to work together to solve the case. Kate's desire to climb the bureaucratic ladder combined with her desire to stop the prediction from coming true and saving a man's life, make her a sympathetic character I immediately identified with. Her sharp observations about the society she lives in and her fumbling self-deprecation made me laugh.
The writing was wonderful and engaging--great descriptions and good plotting (I guess I wouldn't expect anything less from an award-winning author!). I'd say it's a fun, humorous read with a darker, serious underbelly that you get the feeling will be revealed as the series moves forward. Throw in a dash of romance, and you've got the basic recipe for this book! Basically, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the next one!
December 29, 2018
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Synopsis- There are three kinds of lies. Lies the fates spin as half truths. Lies of destined love. And statistics. As a fateless, Kate Hale is immune to the first two, but the third kind of lie is her profession. After spending years as an actuary for the Traffic Department, Kate is promoted to Accidental Death Predictions. It’s all she’s worked toward, and her career is finally on track. But when an oracle delivers an impossible death prediction and insists on her help to solve the case, she might lose any chance of impressing the brass.
Her only hope comes in the form of the police liaison assigned to her department, latent werewolf Ian Becker. Becker can grant her the clearance to find answers, but he’s a wild card with a shady past who doesn’t play well with others.
Every prediction has a loophole, but if Kate can’t solve the case before the crime is fated to occur she won’t just lose her job–she’ll have the blood of an oracle on her hands.
Review- There were a lot of things I liked about this book- the plot was engaging, the characters were fun, and the world seemed interesting, but there were some major tone and timing issues that greatly affected my enjoyment of the novel.
So the premise, the MCs accidental involvement in subverting a massive terrorist plot which threw an unlikely cast of characters together, was not novel, but it was still incredibly readable and solid. The cast of characters were also rather cliché for this genre consisting of the zany one, the aloof and sensitive one, the gruff male and the cute intelligent female, but again, it didn't make the novel less than a four star read. There are a lot of books that have that kind of character formula but are consistently four and five stars reads, The Charley Davidson series for example.
What let the book down was the tone and the strange timing structure. In terms of tone it wanted to be a budding romance set in a fantasy mystery but the romantic moments came at the weirdest times. Like a character would have a sensitive moment talking about impending death and the MC would be all yeah, we need to keep you alive then immediately consider whether she's attracted to the werewolf. Or like the scene when just after the three main characters are thrown together they go back to a house and the werewolf falls asleep. Seriously? He just finds out the one of the characters will die in 48 hours, decides to take the case to prove himself but then immediately falls asleep? It was weird. And there were many odd moments like that. It would also sort of have big moments of action and then moments of exposition which made the story feel disjointed. It was emotionally confusing.
Overall though, I think the characters, the world and the story were more fun than the disjointed nature was weird. It's also a debut and the first in a series, so I'll cut the author some slack. Sadly, though it wasn't enough to get me to buy the next in the series. At least, not straightaway.
Rating - Two it was enjoyable if disjointed stars. ⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Devoured the book, couldn't put it down.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Really liked it, consumed within days
⭐⭐⭐ - Enjoyed a fair bit, better than average
⭐⭐ - Meh
⭐ - Absolute drivel
Her only hope comes in the form of the police liaison assigned to her department, latent werewolf Ian Becker. Becker can grant her the clearance to find answers, but he’s a wild card with a shady past who doesn’t play well with others.
Every prediction has a loophole, but if Kate can’t solve the case before the crime is fated to occur she won’t just lose her job–she’ll have the blood of an oracle on her hands.
Review- There were a lot of things I liked about this book- the plot was engaging, the characters were fun, and the world seemed interesting, but there were some major tone and timing issues that greatly affected my enjoyment of the novel.
So the premise, the MCs accidental involvement in subverting a massive terrorist plot which threw an unlikely cast of characters together, was not novel, but it was still incredibly readable and solid. The cast of characters were also rather cliché for this genre consisting of the zany one, the aloof and sensitive one, the gruff male and the cute intelligent female, but again, it didn't make the novel less than a four star read. There are a lot of books that have that kind of character formula but are consistently four and five stars reads, The Charley Davidson series for example.
What let the book down was the tone and the strange timing structure. In terms of tone it wanted to be a budding romance set in a fantasy mystery but the romantic moments came at the weirdest times. Like a character would have a sensitive moment talking about impending death and the MC would be all yeah, we need to keep you alive then immediately consider whether she's attracted to the werewolf. Or like the scene when just after the three main characters are thrown together they go back to a house and the werewolf falls asleep. Seriously? He just finds out the one of the characters will die in 48 hours, decides to take the case to prove himself but then immediately falls asleep? It was weird. And there were many odd moments like that. It would also sort of have big moments of action and then moments of exposition which made the story feel disjointed. It was emotionally confusing.
Overall though, I think the characters, the world and the story were more fun than the disjointed nature was weird. It's also a debut and the first in a series, so I'll cut the author some slack. Sadly, though it wasn't enough to get me to buy the next in the series. At least, not straightaway.
Rating - Two it was enjoyable if disjointed stars. ⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Devoured the book, couldn't put it down.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Really liked it, consumed within days
⭐⭐⭐ - Enjoyed a fair bit, better than average
⭐⭐ - Meh
⭐ - Absolute drivel
February 29, 2016
Lively, dramatic, and very funny! This is a great start to what looks like a fun urban fantasy series.
I'm looking forward to all my questions being answered about the narrator/heroine and am currently intrigued so that I want to keep reading.
What, exactly happened with her ex-boyfriend that sent her off in disgrace?
What is going to happen with the hot latent werewolf?
What happened to the one oracle who...and the other one who.... sorry, really don't want to fill this with spoilers, even though the questions aren't all answered by the end. So cliffhangers without going overboard with cliffhangers. Well done!
I'm looking forward to all my questions being answered about the narrator/heroine and am currently intrigued so that I want to keep reading.
What, exactly happened with her ex-boyfriend that sent her off in disgrace?
What is going to happen with the hot latent werewolf?
What happened to the one oracle who...and the other one who.... sorry, really don't want to fill this with spoilers, even though the questions aren't all answered by the end. So cliffhangers without going overboard with cliffhangers. Well done!
March 22, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’m going to start off by saying that this book was extremely enjoyable to read. The writing was effortlessly engaging and filled with subtle humor that had me constantly chuckling to myself. This book questions every stereotype you ever had about creatures in fantasy. I mean, there’s a hippy vegetarian werewolf.
Guys, that’s awesome.
I read this in two days because I didn’t want to put it down. Whether it was the characters, the worldbuilding, or the plot itself that kept me reaching for my kindle, I don’t know. Honestly, it was probably a mixture of everything.
First, the worldbuilding. I know that some reviewers said they wanted to know more about the world and how its society is structured, but I liked that we as the readers are just thrown into it. It makes it seem more real. If I was reading a book set on Earth in our universe, the author wouldn’t explain anything that didn’t pertain to the story. Being exposed to bits and pieces of the world (such as not only are there werewolves and oracles, but also druids, elves, leprechauns, and so on) made it feel more natural. In the beginning, you just have to accept “okay, this is a completely different setup” and then settle in and enjoy the ride.
Frankly, I think that people expect too much from an author sometimes when it comes to worldbuilding. If they explained every aspect of their made-up worlds and societies, the books would be insanely long and probably a bit boring. I’m sure that the society is further explored and delved into in the other books in the series, as long as it pertains to the main overarching plot of all the books – which I’m assuming has to do with the group introduced in this first installment. And if that leaves some parts of that world and society uncharted, well then, that’s just some more mystery!
Long story short, I love this world that is so similar to our own yet so very different. I like that there is no point at which it feels weird or the least bit strange. It’s just how things are.
Second, the plot. I’m usually not a fan of mysteries. Really, I’m not. For me, they tend to be boring and predictable, following a predetermined formula. But this is so much more than that. Yes, there’s the mystery of Kate and Becker trying to figure out who’s behind the threats and this big bad plan to bring down the entire system, but it goes beyond that. It’s hard for me to explain, but it feels smarter than other mysteries involving a guy running after the bad guys with a gun in his hand – by the way, this doesn’t have that.
I mean, sure, Becker totes around like four guns and a knife at all times, but he’s just a badass like that so I don’t blame him.
Steering away from Becker – for now – I’ll focus on the plot. I thought it was complex. The different departments and the different types of oracles were very interesting, as is the idea that Kate is “fateless” – meaning that her future cannot be read. This is both an asset in some ways and a source of deep sadness for her in a world where everyone receives predictions about certain events in their future:
Anyway, the plot kept moving at a good pace and left out just enough information to leave me satisfied with the wrap-up of this particular case but still curious to learn more. There are also events that cannot be predicted (haha, oracle joke).
And the best part, the characters. I could go on for days about the characters, I really could. Some of the other reviews I read said that they wanted more of a backstory, but I like that we have more to learn about Kate and Becker. After all, there are two more books in which their pasts can be revealed bit by bit. I personally don’t love a person’s whole history being dumped on me all at once, so this setup worked fine for me!
Kate: I think Kate’s a great MC. She never comes across as obnoxious or annoying. She’s full of good humor, but there’s a deep sadness underlying her character that is extremely intriguing. She seems to always push that part of her deep down and out of the way, but it’s definitely there and I’m interested to learn more. She also has no illusions about her own abilities. She’s emotionally and mentally strong and willing to give anything a try – she’s not giving up without a fight – but as she says, ultimately she’s “just a pencil pusher with instincts.” I like that this woman who’s worked behind a government desk for the past few years of her life doesn’t just suddenly know karate moves and how to shoot a gun. She does the best with what she has, and she doesn’t doubt herself. That confidence is refreshing in a main character.
Becker: Becker isn’t perfect. He’s temperamental and stubborn and has trouble expressing himself and clearly has emotional issues. And that is why he’s so great. I’m sick of male love interests being perfect and always saying and doing the right things. That’s not real. Becker is extremely realistic. Well, as realistic as a werewolf can be. He throws himself 100% into everything he does, sometimes at the detriment to himself, which is probably due to his own self guilt at something major that occurred in his past. He’s a sad, lonely character, but he’s also extremely capable and competent at his job. I love that he has admirable qualities as well as traits that are less admirable but that are equally easy to relate to. I was able to sense right along with Kate exactly what he needed and why, and the sweet vulnerability that this giant of a werewolf hides is so real it’s palpable. He’s honestly my favorite part of this book, and I don’t think that he’s a shallow character at all. Rather than being told how he feels and why, the reader senses it through his actions and behavior. I’ve seldom encountered a character that is so gosh darn lovable, for both his virtues and his flaws.
The others...I like Jack and Mica, though they’re definitely not as well developed as Kate and Becker. They are on more of the sidelines, after all. Ali is a blast of color in this crowd of characters. She’s loud and obnoxious in the best way possible, and she’s a nice offset to Kate’s levelheadedness and Becker’s broodiness (if you can call it that). Her excessive love of baking just adds to her quirkiness, and her random bouts of honesty are always sure to be humorous.
If you had me pick one thing that I liked the least about this book, I’d say it was the beginning of the love story. When I first started reading, I thought that Becker’s reactions to Kate were a little too strong to be realistic. But after learning the exact traits of a werewolf, I think it makes sense within the story. He’s hyper tense and is extremely sensitive, so I think his reactions are warranted. As for Kate, well, she’s a heterosexual woman in the presence of an attractive man and her body responds accordingly, so that’s perfectly natural.
All in all, I loved this book. I thought it was humorous and enjoyable and refreshing, and the emotional understanding that exists between Becker and Kate is so sweet that it makes my heart hurt.
Final Rating: 4 stars
I’m going to start off by saying that this book was extremely enjoyable to read. The writing was effortlessly engaging and filled with subtle humor that had me constantly chuckling to myself. This book questions every stereotype you ever had about creatures in fantasy. I mean, there’s a hippy vegetarian werewolf.
Guys, that’s awesome.
I read this in two days because I didn’t want to put it down. Whether it was the characters, the worldbuilding, or the plot itself that kept me reaching for my kindle, I don’t know. Honestly, it was probably a mixture of everything.
First, the worldbuilding. I know that some reviewers said they wanted to know more about the world and how its society is structured, but I liked that we as the readers are just thrown into it. It makes it seem more real. If I was reading a book set on Earth in our universe, the author wouldn’t explain anything that didn’t pertain to the story. Being exposed to bits and pieces of the world (such as not only are there werewolves and oracles, but also druids, elves, leprechauns, and so on) made it feel more natural. In the beginning, you just have to accept “okay, this is a completely different setup” and then settle in and enjoy the ride.
Frankly, I think that people expect too much from an author sometimes when it comes to worldbuilding. If they explained every aspect of their made-up worlds and societies, the books would be insanely long and probably a bit boring. I’m sure that the society is further explored and delved into in the other books in the series, as long as it pertains to the main overarching plot of all the books – which I’m assuming has to do with the group introduced in this first installment. And if that leaves some parts of that world and society uncharted, well then, that’s just some more mystery!
Long story short, I love this world that is so similar to our own yet so very different. I like that there is no point at which it feels weird or the least bit strange. It’s just how things are.
Second, the plot. I’m usually not a fan of mysteries. Really, I’m not. For me, they tend to be boring and predictable, following a predetermined formula. But this is so much more than that. Yes, there’s the mystery of Kate and Becker trying to figure out who’s behind the threats and this big bad plan to bring down the entire system, but it goes beyond that. It’s hard for me to explain, but it feels smarter than other mysteries involving a guy running after the bad guys with a gun in his hand – by the way, this doesn’t have that.
I mean, sure, Becker totes around like four guns and a knife at all times, but he’s just a badass like that so I don’t blame him.
Steering away from Becker – for now – I’ll focus on the plot. I thought it was complex. The different departments and the different types of oracles were very interesting, as is the idea that Kate is “fateless” – meaning that her future cannot be read. This is both an asset in some ways and a source of deep sadness for her in a world where everyone receives predictions about certain events in their future:
“If I hit a split in the road, I’d never know what direction to take to reach success. I’d never know the moment I’d die, so I’d never have time to say goodbye or say sorry to someone I’d wronged.”That’s gotta be hard.
Anyway, the plot kept moving at a good pace and left out just enough information to leave me satisfied with the wrap-up of this particular case but still curious to learn more. There are also events that cannot be predicted (haha, oracle joke).
And the best part, the characters. I could go on for days about the characters, I really could. Some of the other reviews I read said that they wanted more of a backstory, but I like that we have more to learn about Kate and Becker. After all, there are two more books in which their pasts can be revealed bit by bit. I personally don’t love a person’s whole history being dumped on me all at once, so this setup worked fine for me!
Kate: I think Kate’s a great MC. She never comes across as obnoxious or annoying. She’s full of good humor, but there’s a deep sadness underlying her character that is extremely intriguing. She seems to always push that part of her deep down and out of the way, but it’s definitely there and I’m interested to learn more. She also has no illusions about her own abilities. She’s emotionally and mentally strong and willing to give anything a try – she’s not giving up without a fight – but as she says, ultimately she’s “just a pencil pusher with instincts.” I like that this woman who’s worked behind a government desk for the past few years of her life doesn’t just suddenly know karate moves and how to shoot a gun. She does the best with what she has, and she doesn’t doubt herself. That confidence is refreshing in a main character.
Becker: Becker isn’t perfect. He’s temperamental and stubborn and has trouble expressing himself and clearly has emotional issues. And that is why he’s so great. I’m sick of male love interests being perfect and always saying and doing the right things. That’s not real. Becker is extremely realistic. Well, as realistic as a werewolf can be. He throws himself 100% into everything he does, sometimes at the detriment to himself, which is probably due to his own self guilt at something major that occurred in his past. He’s a sad, lonely character, but he’s also extremely capable and competent at his job. I love that he has admirable qualities as well as traits that are less admirable but that are equally easy to relate to. I was able to sense right along with Kate exactly what he needed and why, and the sweet vulnerability that this giant of a werewolf hides is so real it’s palpable. He’s honestly my favorite part of this book, and I don’t think that he’s a shallow character at all. Rather than being told how he feels and why, the reader senses it through his actions and behavior. I’ve seldom encountered a character that is so gosh darn lovable, for both his virtues and his flaws.
The others...I like Jack and Mica, though they’re definitely not as well developed as Kate and Becker. They are on more of the sidelines, after all. Ali is a blast of color in this crowd of characters. She’s loud and obnoxious in the best way possible, and she’s a nice offset to Kate’s levelheadedness and Becker’s broodiness (if you can call it that). Her excessive love of baking just adds to her quirkiness, and her random bouts of honesty are always sure to be humorous.
If you had me pick one thing that I liked the least about this book, I’d say it was the beginning of the love story. When I first started reading, I thought that Becker’s reactions to Kate were a little too strong to be realistic. But after learning the exact traits of a werewolf, I think it makes sense within the story. He’s hyper tense and is extremely sensitive, so I think his reactions are warranted. As for Kate, well, she’s a heterosexual woman in the presence of an attractive man and her body responds accordingly, so that’s perfectly natural.
All in all, I loved this book. I thought it was humorous and enjoyable and refreshing, and the emotional understanding that exists between Becker and Kate is so sweet that it makes my heart hurt.
Final Rating: 4 stars
September 8, 2017
I loved this book that I downloaded on a whim, for free. It is well written and the characters are less than perfect in their lives and their jobs.
Kate is a null, meaning she cannot predict anything. the seers and oracles cannot read her, either. She was her parents little insurance policy, the accidental death department said they would die in a car crash, but Kate was not listed as going to be a casualty and her parents never drove anywhere without her, yet they still died in a car wreck.
Karen had a relationship with a married co-worker and he turned her in and he got a great promotion and she got stuck in traffic predictions. She has just been given a job as an actuary in the accidental death department, where she crunches numbers and enters data from all the oracles to find the exact percentage of probability and inform the correct departments on high numbers of the same prediction.
An older Oracle, Jack, walks into her new office that still has the name of the best actuary who ever worked there. Jack tells her he is going to be murdered in two days. It is Friday and she is the only one there and tries to tell him she is not Michelle Kitman, the most famous actuary in the world, but he insists she is the one he needs.
Karen takes him to the police station and meets up with Ian Becker, who she assumed was a detective.
Becker is not happy being called detective, it is a sore spot, he is a gruff officer and after arguing with Karen and the oracle, agrees to help them. In the elevator Karen catches Becker moving closer to her and sniffing at her. She calls him out on it, and Peter joyfully interrupts to tell her he is a werewolf.
Can a null Native American who should have had some powers, work with a werewolf who has lost his whole pack to a murder years ago? And with only two days before Peter is supposed to die, will they be able to save him and all the other oracles they find out are also supposed to die?
I must repeat, this book is a page turner and a must read, it has all the paranormal elements you could possibly wish for and it isn't quite up to the romance yet, but book 2 continues where this one leaves off.
Kate is a null, meaning she cannot predict anything. the seers and oracles cannot read her, either. She was her parents little insurance policy, the accidental death department said they would die in a car crash, but Kate was not listed as going to be a casualty and her parents never drove anywhere without her, yet they still died in a car wreck.
Karen had a relationship with a married co-worker and he turned her in and he got a great promotion and she got stuck in traffic predictions. She has just been given a job as an actuary in the accidental death department, where she crunches numbers and enters data from all the oracles to find the exact percentage of probability and inform the correct departments on high numbers of the same prediction.
An older Oracle, Jack, walks into her new office that still has the name of the best actuary who ever worked there. Jack tells her he is going to be murdered in two days. It is Friday and she is the only one there and tries to tell him she is not Michelle Kitman, the most famous actuary in the world, but he insists she is the one he needs.
Karen takes him to the police station and meets up with Ian Becker, who she assumed was a detective.
Becker is not happy being called detective, it is a sore spot, he is a gruff officer and after arguing with Karen and the oracle, agrees to help them. In the elevator Karen catches Becker moving closer to her and sniffing at her. She calls him out on it, and Peter joyfully interrupts to tell her he is a werewolf.
Can a null Native American who should have had some powers, work with a werewolf who has lost his whole pack to a murder years ago? And with only two days before Peter is supposed to die, will they be able to save him and all the other oracles they find out are also supposed to die?
I must repeat, this book is a page turner and a must read, it has all the paranormal elements you could possibly wish for and it isn't quite up to the romance yet, but book 2 continues where this one leaves off.
May 9, 2017
Three and a half
This has a very unusual premise and revolves around the idea of a world were Oracle's make predictions and yet professional actuaries can read them whilst cross referencing their statistics to somehow circumvent fate. Think of the film Minority Report but charged up to the max with whole departments running around determined to maintain order when it's so easy to predict how others are going to react. Oh but speaking of fate and manipulating it there's something very different about Kate as she' someone the Oracle's cannot see as she was born fateless!
I really liked this quite unique world the author has created and Kate is likeable but in many ways still an unknown quantity. She's obsessed with being cool and organized and statistics call to her. She so wants to follow in eminent footsteps and make a difference but when thrust into a seemingly impossible situation she plunges headlong into it. Kate knows she needs official help and turns to latent werewolf Detective Becker. Plus her quirky witch friend Ali gets roped in to help as the predicted death of an Oracle gets closer!
So this should be a perfect read for me but strangely I found it difficult to get really immersed in. I carried on as I do think its a fabulous idea but at times I just wanted more . Whether it was action or interaction I'm not sure but it felt slow at times. The last third of the book made much more sense and it was very cool the way Kate played a little one upmanship. Clearly being unpredictable was a huge advantage. As for the title well that's a total misnomer although I suspect the author is thinking long term as yes it's very obvious that there is a connection between Kate and Becker.
My final thoughts are likeable characters, a really good concept but I needed to understand more about just why certain individuals are acting the way they are. Clearly this is the first in a series that hopefully will blossom and turn into something very exciting.
This has a very unusual premise and revolves around the idea of a world were Oracle's make predictions and yet professional actuaries can read them whilst cross referencing their statistics to somehow circumvent fate. Think of the film Minority Report but charged up to the max with whole departments running around determined to maintain order when it's so easy to predict how others are going to react. Oh but speaking of fate and manipulating it there's something very different about Kate as she' someone the Oracle's cannot see as she was born fateless!
I really liked this quite unique world the author has created and Kate is likeable but in many ways still an unknown quantity. She's obsessed with being cool and organized and statistics call to her. She so wants to follow in eminent footsteps and make a difference but when thrust into a seemingly impossible situation she plunges headlong into it. Kate knows she needs official help and turns to latent werewolf Detective Becker. Plus her quirky witch friend Ali gets roped in to help as the predicted death of an Oracle gets closer!
So this should be a perfect read for me but strangely I found it difficult to get really immersed in. I carried on as I do think its a fabulous idea but at times I just wanted more . Whether it was action or interaction I'm not sure but it felt slow at times. The last third of the book made much more sense and it was very cool the way Kate played a little one upmanship. Clearly being unpredictable was a huge advantage. As for the title well that's a total misnomer although I suspect the author is thinking long term as yes it's very obvious that there is a connection between Kate and Becker.
My final thoughts are likeable characters, a really good concept but I needed to understand more about just why certain individuals are acting the way they are. Clearly this is the first in a series that hopefully will blossom and turn into something very exciting.
April 27, 2021
3+ Not perfect, but a really cool take on urban fantasy, a fun geeky lead, and definitely a series I'm looking forward to continuing.
There was just something missing to really bump it up to 4 stars. Maybe because the pace was a little inconsistent? There was a fair amount of world-building (and statistics) that had to be included (read: a LOT of world-building), with this as the first book in a fairly unique setting. Any author can struggle with this, keeping the story moving while still making the world make sense. Definitely noticed it here. And sometimes the story structure seemed a little off - don't know if I'm explaining that well - but, as if the characters' actions were squeezed in occasionally, even if it didn't quite fit the moment (Kate and her feelings about Becker, for example). Still, not a turn-off, just enough to keep me from rounding up to 4. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more in the series, and we'll see if the pace evens out a bit more.
I enjoyed the characters, too, as well as the unique setting. Yes, they're a touch stereotypical, especial for this sort of urban fantasy mystery, but that doesn't make them less enjoyable. Becker especially looks like he has some potential to be a fun character, and I'll looking forward to seeing where they go.
Basically, I like the world, and I liked the characters. It's the pacing and structure that are less consistent. But, as this seems to be a debut novel as well as the first in the series, I'm optimistic. Such things tend to settle down as the writing continues - not something that'll keep me from continuing the series. Looking forward to book 2!
There was just something missing to really bump it up to 4 stars. Maybe because the pace was a little inconsistent? There was a fair amount of world-building (and statistics) that had to be included (read: a LOT of world-building), with this as the first book in a fairly unique setting. Any author can struggle with this, keeping the story moving while still making the world make sense. Definitely noticed it here. And sometimes the story structure seemed a little off - don't know if I'm explaining that well - but, as if the characters' actions were squeezed in occasionally, even if it didn't quite fit the moment (Kate and her feelings about Becker, for example). Still, not a turn-off, just enough to keep me from rounding up to 4. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more in the series, and we'll see if the pace evens out a bit more.
I enjoyed the characters, too, as well as the unique setting. Yes, they're a touch stereotypical, especial for this sort of urban fantasy mystery, but that doesn't make them less enjoyable. Becker especially looks like he has some potential to be a fun character, and I'll looking forward to seeing where they go.
Basically, I like the world, and I liked the characters. It's the pacing and structure that are less consistent. But, as this seems to be a debut novel as well as the first in the series, I'm optimistic. Such things tend to settle down as the writing continues - not something that'll keep me from continuing the series. Looking forward to book 2!
October 6, 2021
I don't do a lot of reviews.. I suck at reviews unless well im really pissed off with a book, But then there are times like now I feel like a should give a good review when I really enjoy something....and remember to do so.
I read a lot of new authors and free books from new authors trying to get their work out and such . So I read a lot of meh or mediocre books. Some I can enjoy a bit and others that I quickly forget about. But this one, which i got for free, Although the pace goes a bit fast to really explore this unique world, I really like. It had me actually buying the next book and small novella from beckers point of view which i just finished reading. And I love the books. In a world where TikTok has revealed the ugly patirachy in society that i didnt even realize was so bad, This book was refreshing. The main character isnt just some emotional stupid person that runs into danger without thinking, The main character though a wolf has his werewolf bad tempered moments but is courteous and knows about consent and doesnt just selfishly do stuff because hes a bad alpha werewolf. I have high hope for the series where I can explore the world, the different races and magics, hopefully meet some great characters or just get to know the main ones even better. So I probably really suck at reviews cause i dont like divulging the story or just make an elaberate summary but honestly for anyone reading pick up the book, and i hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And im off to read the second one!
I read a lot of new authors and free books from new authors trying to get their work out and such . So I read a lot of meh or mediocre books. Some I can enjoy a bit and others that I quickly forget about. But this one, which i got for free, Although the pace goes a bit fast to really explore this unique world, I really like. It had me actually buying the next book and small novella from beckers point of view which i just finished reading. And I love the books. In a world where TikTok has revealed the ugly patirachy in society that i didnt even realize was so bad, This book was refreshing. The main character isnt just some emotional stupid person that runs into danger without thinking, The main character though a wolf has his werewolf bad tempered moments but is courteous and knows about consent and doesnt just selfishly do stuff because hes a bad alpha werewolf. I have high hope for the series where I can explore the world, the different races and magics, hopefully meet some great characters or just get to know the main ones even better. So I probably really suck at reviews cause i dont like divulging the story or just make an elaberate summary but honestly for anyone reading pick up the book, and i hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And im off to read the second one!
March 27, 2018
4.5 stars, actually.
So here's the deal. Urban Fantasy with Accidental Death Actuaries? Concept is so cool. And there's a werewolf detective involved who is packless and that sets up all kinds of delicious emotional conflict as well.
Truthfully, the blurb doesn't do much for me so I might not have picked up the book if I came across it randomly. However, I came across a few posts by the author and liked what she had to say on other things so I took a risk. And I'm glad I did :)
The first third of this book really draws you in. The whole bureaucracy-built-on-predictions thing is a hoot. Kate Hale as a character is interesting. She comes with the baggage of having been demoted due to a prior love affair with a work colleague so she has something to prove. She also has a fun cousin Ali who keeps shoving her in the right direction.
The half star is lost in the latter part of the book where all the different factors regarding which oracles were predicting what and thus Kate and Becker were doing certain actions to counter various predictions got tangled up and a bit fuzzy for me. This made the final confrontation with this book's villain a bit fuzzy as a result.
But I can't deny that the hint of a greater challenge to come, as well as certain developments in Kate and Becker's relationship already had me pushing the buy button on the next in the series. Definitely a cute take on Urban Fantasy with some action and references to statistics and actuary stuff.
So here's the deal. Urban Fantasy with Accidental Death Actuaries? Concept is so cool. And there's a werewolf detective involved who is packless and that sets up all kinds of delicious emotional conflict as well.
Truthfully, the blurb doesn't do much for me so I might not have picked up the book if I came across it randomly. However, I came across a few posts by the author and liked what she had to say on other things so I took a risk. And I'm glad I did :)
The first third of this book really draws you in. The whole bureaucracy-built-on-predictions thing is a hoot. Kate Hale as a character is interesting. She comes with the baggage of having been demoted due to a prior love affair with a work colleague so she has something to prove. She also has a fun cousin Ali who keeps shoving her in the right direction.
The half star is lost in the latter part of the book where all the different factors regarding which oracles were predicting what and thus Kate and Becker were doing certain actions to counter various predictions got tangled up and a bit fuzzy for me. This made the final confrontation with this book's villain a bit fuzzy as a result.
But I can't deny that the hint of a greater challenge to come, as well as certain developments in Kate and Becker's relationship already had me pushing the buy button on the next in the series. Definitely a cute take on Urban Fantasy with some action and references to statistics and actuary stuff.
October 14, 2018
Good story with the best part, at least for me, being the characters and the dynamics between them. While the story was good and the plotline interesting, I struggled with all the statistical/prediction dialog and about at the 70% mark started skimming a little through those parts. At this point, I was thinking the book was a solid 3star rating and not a whole lot of interest in continuing the series, until the last chapter.
It was at this point that my interest perked up with a "WHOA" didn't see that happening. I like it when a story does that to me. It wasn't until the last couple of pages that had me going "ok, that was interesting" with the last page having the customary cliffhanger - one that has me wanting to read the next book just to find out what happened, especially since the next book is on Becker.
Of all the books characters, Becker is, by far, the most interesting one. This will definitely have me reading, at least, the next book in the series. Hence, the 4star rating.
It was at this point that my interest perked up with a "WHOA" didn't see that happening. I like it when a story does that to me. It wasn't until the last couple of pages that had me going "ok, that was interesting" with the last page having the customary cliffhanger - one that has me wanting to read the next book just to find out what happened, especially since the next book is on Becker.
Of all the books characters, Becker is, by far, the most interesting one. This will definitely have me reading, at least, the next book in the series. Hence, the 4star rating.
August 4, 2017
I received this ebook as part of a July freebie event, and I picked it solely based on the title. I did not expect much, but boy was I wrong. The writing was excellent! The main character is an actuary (an actuary? So it is boring, right? No!) The actuary works on oracular predictions, and the whole society's system is geared towards changing behaviors and outcomes towards more favorable outcomes, sort of like checking the weather report or driving conditions before you leave for work. So it seems like a science fiction novel but reads more like a Burn Notice (A. Blythe) or Free Agent (by JC Nelson) novel.
So you will find:
Lots of action
Great supporting characters (who have lives that are not dependent on the MC...awesome!)
Interesting and different take on the love interest
What you won't find:
hot, sexy love (the romance consists of hints, no kissing)
Bad typos (refreshing, isn't it, in this age of self-editing?)
Happy reading!
So you will find:
Lots of action
Great supporting characters (who have lives that are not dependent on the MC...awesome!)
Interesting and different take on the love interest
What you won't find:
hot, sexy love (the romance consists of hints, no kissing)
Bad typos (refreshing, isn't it, in this age of self-editing?)
Happy reading!
November 15, 2016
Fantastic book!
It is a rare occasion for me to love everything about a book, but this was one of those rare gems. I loved this book. I read it in one sitting (and stayed up way too late, to be honest...I am working off three hours of sleep today because of it, but it is worth it). The environment has the right mix of mystical and normal. The storyline is very unique. The characters are complex. The witch adds the right amount of humor to otherwise serious situations, and that werewolf...what a guy! This was a clean beginning to a romance, and I look forward to visiting further books in this series to find out more. The storyline of this book wraps up the major plotline, but leaves a few loose ends to segue into book 2...which I will be buying because I have to find out what happens with Mr. Werewolf. Loved it!
It is a rare occasion for me to love everything about a book, but this was one of those rare gems. I loved this book. I read it in one sitting (and stayed up way too late, to be honest...I am working off three hours of sleep today because of it, but it is worth it). The environment has the right mix of mystical and normal. The storyline is very unique. The characters are complex. The witch adds the right amount of humor to otherwise serious situations, and that werewolf...what a guy! This was a clean beginning to a romance, and I look forward to visiting further books in this series to find out more. The storyline of this book wraps up the major plotline, but leaves a few loose ends to segue into book 2...which I will be buying because I have to find out what happens with Mr. Werewolf. Loved it!
November 8, 2022
I was really excited to read this book, it has an interesting twist in the PR world but sadly it was sooooo boring and dull
At 25% of the book nothing happens, sure we get to read about a possible murder and get to know the latent werewolf but besides that we get to read a lot of statistics and info dump about the world and honestly it was so boring and lifeless, I get why they need the numbers and everything but make it fun to read
If the book had more interactions between the characters with some explanation of the world by some action scenes would have made a waaaay better book but sadly it wasn’t the case
The book was well written with interesting characters and world building but it goes nowhere and its pretty much boring
At 25% of the book nothing happens, sure we get to read about a possible murder and get to know the latent werewolf but besides that we get to read a lot of statistics and info dump about the world and honestly it was so boring and lifeless, I get why they need the numbers and everything but make it fun to read
If the book had more interactions between the characters with some explanation of the world by some action scenes would have made a waaaay better book but sadly it wasn’t the case
The book was well written with interesting characters and world building but it goes nowhere and its pretty much boring
July 29, 2018
This book was extremely interesting. It almost leans toward sci-fi for me because it feels so technical at times. Though it's definitely urban fantasy/paranormal - who ever heard of a werewolf in space? Anyhow, this book was very refreshing, I haven't read much like this. It's nice to find a new idea out there. The main character is a little OCD but in her line of work she has to be. She learns a lot of stuff along the way from outside sources which can come across as 'the easy out' way of getting info in to the story but it doesn't really feel that way.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading more and I'll be following this author!
I'm definitely looking forward to reading more and I'll be following this author!
June 11, 2018
Enjoyed this book
The first part of the book took me some time to get into. It was very descriptive about the process the lead goes through when she gets a case. It's a new type of skill for me in this genre and it's interesting. Part of it being slow to get into may also be the first in series world building The main character is smart and strong. Once I got about 40% in, there was no putting it down. There is humor and action. It's a new take on solving a mystery. It's a good book and I would recommend. I'm going to purchase book 2 and continue in the series.
The first part of the book took me some time to get into. It was very descriptive about the process the lead goes through when she gets a case. It's a new type of skill for me in this genre and it's interesting. Part of it being slow to get into may also be the first in series world building The main character is smart and strong. Once I got about 40% in, there was no putting it down. There is humor and action. It's a new take on solving a mystery. It's a good book and I would recommend. I'm going to purchase book 2 and continue in the series.
October 20, 2022
It's an interesting premise and well-written enough that I kept reading it until the end. I liked Kate, Becker, Zoey, and Jack; Kate's cousin Zia not so much. None of the other characters really made much of an impression. Ultimately, I found the oracles and the way the psychic and supernatural world were described to be really confusing and dissatisfying. I also found it quite disturbing that while she did have an affair with a married co-worker, because he reported it after they broke up, her career was derailed and his was not.
June 18, 2017
It's a different spin on Fates
I want to be positive about this series, I like the main characters. The plot, is well thought and written. Interesting. It took awhile for me to get through, as I kept stopping to play a game or something else. For me, it was dry, long-winded at places, and over described, maybe, either way I needed to leave for a bit. So I don't think I'm going to be buying the next one. Thank you for the opportunity.
I want to be positive about this series, I like the main characters. The plot, is well thought and written. Interesting. It took awhile for me to get through, as I kept stopping to play a game or something else. For me, it was dry, long-winded at places, and over described, maybe, either way I needed to leave for a bit. So I don't think I'm going to be buying the next one. Thank you for the opportunity.
July 19, 2019
Fantastic! A Must Read! This is a great start to a new series. I could not stop reading, I was so immersed in the characters and their world. I want to read again and pick up more clues.
Gower has great world building skills and her characters are fascinatingly real. I can feel the frustration, the reluctance to trust, the fear of not trusting again, the unceasing urge to follow the clues and protect the victims.
NOTE: Book 9's story-line rests between book 1 and book 2.
Gower has great world building skills and her characters are fascinatingly real. I can feel the frustration, the reluctance to trust, the fear of not trusting again, the unceasing urge to follow the clues and protect the victims.
NOTE: Book 9's story-line rests between book 1 and book 2.
May 6, 2017
Good read
Cheerful paranormal, Kate works with Oracle's, witches and werewolves and is considered a dud as no one can read her thoughts and she can't predict the future. This could be a blessing as joining forces with a sexy werewolf they try to stop the prediction of Oracle's mass murder
Cheerful paranormal, Kate works with Oracle's, witches and werewolves and is considered a dud as no one can read her thoughts and she can't predict the future. This could be a blessing as joining forces with a sexy werewolf they try to stop the prediction of Oracle's mass murder
January 8, 2018
Can a Fateless person save the Oracles
This book was interesting from the start and things just get better from there. Kate cannot be read by Oracles, so she feels cheated, but it may be a good thing. Kate gets caught up in an off the books investigation, with a handsome werewolf, and has to put her skills to the rest. I can't wait to read more.
This book was interesting from the start and things just get better from there. Kate cannot be read by Oracles, so she feels cheated, but it may be a good thing. Kate gets caught up in an off the books investigation, with a handsome werewolf, and has to put her skills to the rest. I can't wait to read more.
October 21, 2018
This was a fun book, the first in a series. Death prophecies and trying to stop the inevitable (and can you really do that?), can our actions affect the outcome? Not a heavy book though at all, a fun story but likable characters and I enjoyed the main character, Kate. Will definitely pick up the next book too.
June 12, 2020
I'm in the middle of rereading this series, and was surprised to discover that I forgot to rate some of these books. EEP!
I love the author's light and charming story with a werewolf and... an actuary. This first book in the series is a fun read, filled with some intense longing that makes the story feel so rewarding.
I love the author's light and charming story with a werewolf and... an actuary. This first book in the series is a fun read, filled with some intense longing that makes the story feel so rewarding.
July 11, 2022
Wonderful read…if you like urban fantasy or any similar genre, I highly recommend this book! Romancing the Null is one of those books that is hard to put down because you want to know what happens next. The world the author creates is intriguing and the story line is exciting and draws you in. Excited to keep reading the series!
October 15, 2023
For a book called Romancing the Null there was a rather disappointing lack of any romancing done.
Like, sure, there were some sparks and heated look. But there was definitely no romancing. It makes three stars feel almost generous, I feel clickbaited.
I'm not sure I want to waste my time on the next book just to see the same denial of attraction being dragged out.
Like, sure, there were some sparks and heated look. But there was definitely no romancing. It makes three stars feel almost generous, I feel clickbaited.
I'm not sure I want to waste my time on the next book just to see the same denial of attraction being dragged out.
March 20, 2017
I guess I just didn't get the whole setting of this book. was it an alternate reality?. was this the future where everyone but one person is a supernatural ? other than that itwas an interesting mystery book. preventing a murder insteading of solving one.
May 6, 2017
Completely Different From The Typical
A really interesting and unique story with intricate characters. The creative storyline keeps you invested. The characters are not typical , which adds to the reader's interest.
A really interesting and unique story with intricate characters. The creative storyline keeps you invested. The characters are not typical , which adds to the reader's interest.
October 31, 2017
Fun and Different!
I enjoyed Romancing the Null because of it's cop/mystery flavor, but also for it's spin into the fantastic. The characters are loveble and relatable and I am anxious to read more!
I enjoyed Romancing the Null because of it's cop/mystery flavor, but also for it's spin into the fantastic. The characters are loveble and relatable and I am anxious to read more!
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