The Scribe (Irin Chronicles, #1) in My Vampire Book Obsession

Nov 04, 2013 PepperP0t rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mystery, adult, series, smexy-erotica, always-worth-re-reading, romance, favorites, paranormal, snowed-in-with-only-this-book, adventure

Photographer, heiress and amateur linguist Ava Matheson has suffered from debilitating headaches and too many voices in her head all her life. Looking for relief from the headaches Ava travels to see a specialist in Istanbul where she unwittingly becomes a prize in an ancient war between two unknown immortal races; the fallen (Gregori) and the forgiven (Irin) angels.

The Gregori place no value on human suffering or death and are known to commit viscous actions against humans as they rip away the Photographer, heiress and amateur linguist Ava Matheson has suffered from debilitating headaches and too many voices in her head all her life. Looking for relief from the headaches Ava travels to see a specialist in Istanbul where she unwittingly becomes a prize in an ancient war between two unknown immortal races; the fallen (Gregori) and the forgiven (Irin) angels.

The Gregori place no value on human suffering or death and are known to commit viscous actions against humans as they rip away the souls of women and children. The Irin, protect humans race with their old knowledge and magic. Ava's headaches and inner voices subside under the doctor's treatments but surprisingly finds equal relief in the touch of Irin warrior, Malachi, as well.

Ava's unaware Malachi previously saved her from the Gregori when she mistook him for bodyguard hired by her family to thwart kidnappers. Malachi isn't convinced but suspects that Ava is a lost female of his race and his mate as well. As Malachi tries to keep Ava from falling prey to the Gregori he finds he must also keep her safe from the growing attraction he feels toward her.

Ava feels safe with Malachi and his brethren but becomes more curious about what she suspects but doesn't know causing stress and protective issues to arise. Ava's quirky humor, intelligence and independence made her a great heroine and not at all a damsel in distress. Malachi wore his alpha suit well giving his protection and support freely to Ava whether she needs it or not.

This reader was completely invested in this multi-layered tale with compelling characters before the end of the prologue. A travelogue through Istanbul was interesting as well as intriguing for the backdrop of this intriguing world drawing this reader deeper into the tale.

The secondary characters were enjoyable as well. If there are nits to pick they would be the simplistic climax and the pacing for this readers taste. However, the climax was thrilling and worthy of the story and the pacing fit since this is not an action based novel. Come to think of it, I am insanely anxious for the next installment and neither nit is even worth picking.
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Oct 15, 2013 Jenne rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: angels, read-in-2014

Well this was a very interesting take on angels. Neat world building, neat characters, cool setting, the whole book worked. My only complaint is what the H.E. double hockey sticks kind of ending was that! I'm very glad book 2 is out because that left me wanting (obviously)! I've put off reading this book because a lot of times when I've enjoyed a series that's ended by an author I'm overly critical of a new one. Well let me tell you my friends that was silly and unwarranted. I may have actually ...more

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Jul 11, 2017 Diane ~Firefly~ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, deity-angel, paranormal, uf

This book starts slow and you really don't know what is going on for at least the first half. That made it easy to put down and hard to pick back up. Plus I didn't get a good feel for the characters and insta-love didn't help that.

The Irin and Irina are an interesting concept once it finally get explained. (view spoiler) I wish there had been more character development, but the guys are the standard fighting broth ...more

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Sep 30, 2013 Katya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, paranormal-rom, favorites, angels

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4.85 Stars!!!

Having LOVED Elemental Mysteries, I gave this a go and boy am I glad. What a wonderful story teller Elizabeth Hunter is. I think what I love the best is on page one you are drawn into the story and you feel as though you have settled into a deep puffy chair with popcorn on your lap and are enjoying a really good movie. I get lost in the story as I do when I go to the cinema.

There are several things the author does which sucks you right in. First of all, she has great characters, wh 4.85 Stars!!!

Having LOVED Elemental Mysteries, I gave this a go and boy am I glad. What a wonderful story teller Elizabeth Hunter is. I think what I love the best is on page one you are drawn into the story and you feel as though you have settled into a deep puffy chair with popcorn on your lap and are enjoying a really good movie. I get lost in the story as I do when I go to the cinema.

There are several things the author does which sucks you right in. First of all, she has great characters, who are natural and normal and so like us with insecurities and fears just like the reader. They are likable and you really get what they are experiencing and living through in the story. It seems very realistic and natural.

Number two, she puts the reader in the story. You really feel as if you are a part of what is going on.

I think another thing the author does is never reveal more than you need to know at any given time. You see a foreshadowing of what will be coming, but she spins a tale without throwing everything out there. This is how our own lives reveal themselves.

Having said all that, this is one of those stories that is hard to talk about without giving away the story. What is it about? Well, a wealthy 28 year old girl, who is a misfit because she hears voices and quite a loner. She is a photographer for vacation magazines and travels all over the world to exotic places photographing those locals. She has a mom who worry's about her and a step dad who protects her but is not much of a father emotionally. While in Istanbul she meets a doctor who helps her alleviate her headaches. He is important to the story....gotta read to find out.

She also meets up with a group of "body-guards" that she thinks her step father hired to follow her around....but something is a little off. They seem to be hiding something from her. One of those "body-guards" is Malachi. She becomes friendly with him and soon realizes something is not quite right about this guy or his friends. That is all I can say......You have to read the story.

Ava finds herself becoming closer and closer to Malachi. He in turn is trying to keep his distance from her. He has a job to do and getting emotionally or physically involved with Ava is not part of it. They both begin to accept and recognize the bond that has been forming from the first moment they met.

Someone or something is after Ava. They are watching her but keeping their distance. (The Gregori-children of fallen angels, who have no morals and don't value human life....they rape and kill women hoping to impregnate them to further their race of monsters.) ....Malachi and his friends are trying to keep her safe, wondering why the Gregori are acting so strange and worried that they may pounce on her. What is she? Who is she?

Malachi is an Irin and he tattoos his skin with spells that save him, strengthen him, protect him and keep him alive. To the Irin, the written word has power. The female counter-part is the Irina, their power or magic is in the spoken word...they 'sing' their magic. Irina have been all but wiped off the earth by the Gregori. And why are the Gregori so interested in Ava? Is she an Irina? Why have they not attacked her? Very Strange.

You will have to read the book to figure it out...it is so hard to explain what this story is about. WARNING...big time cliff hanger and lots of tense moments. I look forward to book #2 "The Singer."

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Nov 04, 2013 Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ rated it really liked it

Ava Matheson feels like she's losing her mind to all the voices in her head. Ava is photojournalist leading a solitary life because of the voices she hears all the time. Ava arrives in Istanbul in the hopes being free from the voices plaguing her constantly. Malachi Salarya is an Irin scribe inexplicably drawn to Ava's presence even while keeping The Grigori from harming her. The Irin and Grigori have been battling back and forth for centuries not likely to stop in the near future either. The in ...more

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