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smfaulkner's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cassilynn's review against another edition
Second book by this author that I have DNFed. I don't know if it's just her early writing was more abrasive in my mind or what. I absolutely loved the trilogy surrounding the crows, but this one has rubbed me the wrong way. A lot of not like other girl energy, which I have come to detest
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
First in The Gathering paranormal romance series revolving around Valkyries, Ravens, Crows, Odin, and Skuld in the Viking pantheon.
My Take
This was fabulous! Not uproariously funny like her Pride and Magnus Pack series, but Laurenston still creates a storyline you can't resist. Between her horny Ravens and party-lovin' Crows, Laurenston has created unique characters with extremely individual traits. The Ravens are like a frat boy party 24/7 while the Crows tease, harass, and support each other day in and day out. Each pursues their own careers with some fairly crazy lifestyles.
And I can't wait to read the second in the series!
The Story
Will Yager has had a hard-on for Neecy Lawrence for years, and this past year, it's just getting worse. What's not to love…she's brutal, hard, and won't back down for anyone. And Will is fascinated by her tits. So when Neecy shows up at his apartment about some Raven-Crow business, he takes extreme advantage and gets her to agree to do anything and everything he wants for 24 hours. That's it, it's all downhill for Neecy from there. She fights the attraction, sure, and Will fights to keep up…uphill that is.
The Characters
While the Ravens and the Crows are on the same side, they are not always allies especially when their mutual objective is sought by their particular patron god/goddess.
The Jersey Crows are…
…all female descendants of those women stolen by Vikings who receive their blue-black wings as they are breathing their last and agree to serve Skuld. The Crows, a.k.a., The Gathering, "look like a big box of crayons" and party on the least excuse. Skuld grants her warriors strength, speed, wings, and talons; individual warriors usually receive a gift unique to them.
Denice "Neecy" Lawrence has a PhD in history and teaches graduate and senior undergrads at the university by day and hunts down bad guys by night. Her special gift from Skuld is the ability to call real ravens and crows to her aid.
Other members of the Crows include Didi Gowan, Connie Vega, Katie Clark, Janelle McKenna, Arri Chang, Rachel, Delia Kim, and Serena.
The Tri-State Ravens are…
…all male direct descendants of Odin's Elite Guard who are born with their blue-black wings and answer directly to Odin. They perform "rescue missions, help those in need, and sometimes get involved in the politics of gods.
Their leader, Wilhelm "Will" Yager, is a computer geek who, along with Mike Molinski and Tye Ulrich, creates computer games by day and hunt bad guys by night. He's fallen madly, deeply in love with Neecy Lawrence.
Skuld is one of the Fates, the Veiled One. She rides with the Valkyries when she's bored; she knows the future, brings the dead back to life to serve as one of her Crows, and believes in wisdom. Originally, she was the one who chose who went on to Valhalla from amongst the dead.
Morgan is one of the original Valkyries…thank god, because the new crop that Odin's picking up at strip clubs are clueless about fighting and healing.
The Cover and Title
Whoa…I can't see why Neecy is turning that six-pack down. Incredibly hot male torso with a night-lit, hazy New York City skyline in the background while the title, Hunting Season, is too accurate as the focus is on hunting: Will hunting Neecy for a permanent relationship and a rival goddess tasking her Hunters with destroying the Crows.
My Take
This was fabulous! Not uproariously funny like her Pride and Magnus Pack series, but Laurenston still creates a storyline you can't resist. Between her horny Ravens and party-lovin' Crows, Laurenston has created unique characters with extremely individual traits. The Ravens are like a frat boy party 24/7 while the Crows tease, harass, and support each other day in and day out. Each pursues their own careers with some fairly crazy lifestyles.
And I can't wait to read the second in the series!
The Story
Will Yager has had a hard-on for Neecy Lawrence for years, and this past year, it's just getting worse. What's not to love…she's brutal, hard, and won't back down for anyone. And Will is fascinated by her tits. So when Neecy shows up at his apartment about some Raven-Crow business, he takes extreme advantage and gets her to agree to do anything and everything he wants for 24 hours. That's it, it's all downhill for Neecy from there. She fights the attraction, sure, and Will fights to keep up…uphill that is.
The Characters
While the Ravens and the Crows are on the same side, they are not always allies especially when their mutual objective is sought by their particular patron god/goddess.
The Jersey Crows are…
…all female descendants of those women stolen by Vikings who receive their blue-black wings as they are breathing their last and agree to serve Skuld. The Crows, a.k.a., The Gathering, "look like a big box of crayons" and party on the least excuse. Skuld grants her warriors strength, speed, wings, and talons; individual warriors usually receive a gift unique to them.
Denice "Neecy" Lawrence has a PhD in history and teaches graduate and senior undergrads at the university by day and hunts down bad guys by night. Her special gift from Skuld is the ability to call real ravens and crows to her aid.
Other members of the Crows include Didi Gowan, Connie Vega, Katie Clark, Janelle McKenna, Arri Chang, Rachel, Delia Kim, and Serena.
The Tri-State Ravens are…
…all male direct descendants of Odin's Elite Guard who are born with their blue-black wings and answer directly to Odin. They perform "rescue missions, help those in need, and sometimes get involved in the politics of gods.
Their leader, Wilhelm "Will" Yager, is a computer geek who, along with Mike Molinski and Tye Ulrich, creates computer games by day and hunt bad guys by night. He's fallen madly, deeply in love with Neecy Lawrence.
Skuld is one of the Fates, the Veiled One. She rides with the Valkyries when she's bored; she knows the future, brings the dead back to life to serve as one of her Crows, and believes in wisdom. Originally, she was the one who chose who went on to Valhalla from amongst the dead.
Morgan is one of the original Valkyries…thank god, because the new crop that Odin's picking up at strip clubs are clueless about fighting and healing.
The Cover and Title
Whoa…I can't see why Neecy is turning that six-pack down. Incredibly hot male torso with a night-lit, hazy New York City skyline in the background while the title, Hunting Season, is too accurate as the focus is on hunting: Will hunting Neecy for a permanent relationship and a rival goddess tasking her Hunters with destroying the Crows.
yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
This was not a good book for me from this followed author. It was a slow start, the first 50% dragged. The second half picked up and was a lit more lively but I just couldn't connect with the characters or with was happening. The pairing of this couple, a Raven and Crow, I never got it, why did he want her so ? Yeh the author told me why but I never felt it. That lose of connection with the characters just left it flat and meh for me. I am moving on with the series beacuse i know this author and adore her stories, usually. :D
This was not a good book for me from this followed author. It was a slow start, the first 50% dragged. The second half picked up and was a lit more lively but I just couldn't connect with the characters or with was happening. The pairing of this couple, a Raven and Crow, I never got it, why did he want her so ? Yeh the author told me why but I never felt it. That lose of connection with the characters just left it flat and meh for me. I am moving on with the series beacuse i know this author and adore her stories, usually. :D
bhookjunkhie's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the humour!...loved the kick ass chicks!...and Will's persistence...they were awesome together:)....I just wish there was more books in the series...Theres so many places it could go!!!It would end up as one of my all time faves for sure!....cant get enough of those crazy chicks!
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
5.0
Great start. Im loving the premise behind this series. Mortal warriors for Odin and Skuld. The Crows are all female and fight fot Skuld, and thr Ravens are all male and fight for Odin. Great twists. Death and rebirth into a new life...just overall awesome. And i adore how relentless Yager was in getting Neecy...he just steamrolled her..it was funny and sweet and super alpha all at once
jazz_1994's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mrs_mugwhump's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maya719's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0