Book Description
Cassie isn't evil ... probably. She just lacks a few things: a boyfriend, a family, a soul. Convincing the "Others" she isn't evil has never met with a lot of success. It usually starts with a local coven of concerned witches (humanity's self-appointed protectors) making accusations and then there's shouting, a chase, and in one case, a stabbing which turned out badly-although, to be fair, how many stabbings turn out well? So now she keeps a low profile, tries to avoid all contact with "Others" and moves every two years. This philosophy worked well enough in her life until she got to Seattle and formed a commitment to finally settle down. Nine months into her rainy new life, things start to fall apart ..
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First, something kills Harry-not that he didn't deserve it, but still, it isn't a good sign. Then Mr. Abbey, obviously a Dark Other who has been dead for over a century, tries to hire her to find some missing property and won't take no for an answer. A dark-haired stranger with vivid green eyes, also dead, is forcing her to ask difficult questions of herself like "If he eats people but he's hot can you still date him?" Normally this is when she would cut-and-run, but the seer's warning was clear: if she leaves Seattle, she dies. Of course, there are no guarantees that this won't happen anyway..
First, something kills Harry-not that he didn't deserve it, but still, it isn't a good sign. Then Mr. Abbey, obviously a Dark Other who has been dead for over a century, tries to hire her to find some missing property and won't take no for an answer. A dark-haired stranger with vivid green eyes, also dead, is forcing her to ask difficult questions of herself like "If he eats people but he's hot can you still date him?" Normally this is when she would cut-and-run, but the seer's warning was clear: if she leaves Seattle, she dies. Of course, there are no guarantees that this won't happen anyway..
Isn’t it Necromantic? is the first novel from C.I Bond, and in my personal opinion a great first start for this author. Classified as an Urban Fantasy Isn’t It Necromantic? fits easily into this genre and surprisingly enough adds something new to this Genre and introduces a new “Evil” so to speak. The story takes place in Seattle Washington where we find Cassie a tough young woman who tries her to stay under the radar of the Supernatural “others” who seem to be out to get her. She is feared and sought after because no one knows who or what she is, not even Cassie herself. With a few fate turning events Cassie finds herself exposed and with this comes a job offer that she can’t refuse.
The story is told from Cassie’s point of view, which in the beginning was bit confusing, I felt the flow of the book was a bit sporadic much like Cassie’s train of thought. But soon settles down with a bit more direction as the author takes you deeper into her psyche as she is faced with decisions and horrors that affect her throughout the tale. In spite of the darker aspects of the story line, Cassie’s quick wit and humor often times take the edge off what is really happening. The author’s writing ability shines through in the weaving together scenes of gore and flippant humor without disrupting the flow or pace of the story.
The story line has many different subplots that I kept wishing the author would have expanded on. But this is the first book in the series so she was slowly laying the groundwork for future books. The Characters in the novel felt a bit surface and one dimensional except for Cassie who is surrounded by a cast of players that would make your skin crawl in fear or overheat from sexual tension. Sometimes as I read I had a hard time keeping up with vast amount of supporting characters that were never really fleshed out. The story line only gives brief glimpses of their potential except for Julian Cassie’s self-appointed protector and the leader of the Seattle “Sang” group Michael. I will say the creation of the “Sang” culture is very interesting and adds a dark and twisted atmosphere which is quite terrifying but also leaves you wanting more. The author gives you both sides of the “Sang” way of living the horrifying and the seductive.
If you are looking for an easy and interesting read then this is for you. This tale as a bit of everything; horror, humor and sex. With that said I give this book 3.5 stars.
3.5 Stars!
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