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Chaos Burning

door Lauren Dane

Reeksen: Bound By Magick (2)

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 From the "always fabulous Lauren Dane"* comes her new novel of a treacherous family legacy, a temptation just as dangerous, and an evil so depraved it can only be spoken of in whispers... The life of Lark Jaansen, hunter in Clan Gennessee, has been shaped by violence and unrest--and it defines her future. Well-trained and resilient, she's met her militaristic match in Simon Leviathan, a warrior not of this world. Locked in mutual admiration, and a desire so hot it burns, Lark and Simon have something else in common: they love the dark, and as a shadow is cast over their world, they're each coming into their own. A mysterious war has been waged among the Others. As witches and humans turn against each other, as faes retreat in fear, and as vampires rise, Lark and Simon discover that an unseen force is behind it. A single, hungry entity older than recorded history has returned to gorge on the magick of his victims. He is the Magister, nothing less than the end of time. Finding him is Lark and Simon's first hope. Surviving him is their last. *Lara Adrian… (meer)
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***3.5***
This one is way better than [b:Heart of Darkness Bound by Magick 1|10747637|Heart of Darkness (Bound by Magick, #1)|Lauren Dane|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1321338910s/10747637.jpg|13535051]. While the first book is like an introduction to the world of Others, Chaos Burning actually has a real threat, a very powerful enemy. I loved it.
Lark is in Seattle to help the witches organize their defense since it is the first time they actually have to defend themselves on that scale. It soon becomes clear that the turned and mages aren't the only threat and that they are more organized than what Lark and the rest thought. Since Nell is pregnant, Lark takes over her hunters. Simon is the one who picks her up from the airport.

What I loved is they became really good friends and falling in love just sneaked up to them (I don't consider this a spoiler since you know whose paranormal romance this is). For days they hung out, drank, played cards and lots of other fun stuff while flirting. Lark has a way with words and her timing is hilarious. "Stop with the menacing stares. I know you like kittens.”
He couldn't stop his laugh. “You’re incorrigible."
One moment they were friends and the next they started feeling that there is more. So, there was no instant anything here, even though Simon chose her the moment he saw her without realizing it. They are so different that most of the time it is fun to read their banter and flirting (even when they were friends). Lark is one of the best strong heroines I've read. There is absolutely no whining, nor there are moments where she is stupid. Compared to some other supposedly kick-ass heroines who go over the top with their attitude, Lark is awesome in every single moment in the book whether she is fighting, defending someone or herself or she is with Simon. The way he sees her is wonderful and it shows how different they are."Simon had no idea what to make of this woman. His wolf liked the way she smelled. Sharp like he did. Like a warrior did. But she had blue streaks in her hair. Hair she most likely cut herself. Maybe not even in front of a mirror."As I said, Lark is one of a kind.

Simon and Lark's relationship is not the only thing which is great in this book. It is clear that not only witches are targeted, but weres, vampires, shifters and fae too. Lark is the common thread between different races. She is tough, fast, smart and a great leader. Simon is not there just to look awesome either.

So, why not higher rating? There are some really weird sentences and grammar. But I could get over that even though it isn't fun to read sentences such as "How’s he kiss?". Second reason is I don't think it was necessary to make Nell dumb (won't spoil it) or Meriel and Dominic one dimensional. For most part of the book, Meriel was there to ask to be apprised. I am aware that this isn't their book, but still. ( )
  Morana.Mora | Sep 22, 2013 |
Once again, I enjoyed the romance aspect but was disappointed in the quality of the writing. Pity, since the h/h were fun and there was a lot of potential. ( )
  thewalkinggirl | Feb 11, 2013 |
I won this book from a goodreads contest and it was definitely a win, win for me. This book was great. I fell in love with the connection Lark and Simon had for each other. Because of what they are and what they fight for, I couldn’t help but be wrapped up in this story. Thank you so much Ms. Dane for picking my name to read this great story. ( )
  JacquieTalento | Jul 23, 2012 |
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: Slow building romance set in a well-developed world with characters you just can’t help but love.

Opening Sentence: Lark shouldered her duffel and headed down the Jetway, hoping to avoid the cute and nice-smelling hipster college student who’d been trying to pick her up since they took off.

The Review:

Chaos Burning starts off with Lark Jaansen arriving in Seattle to train the Owen clan of witches. Mages have been attacking and kidnapping witches across the United States and Canada draining their power, often killing them in the process. Lark is met at the airport by Simon Leviathan, a wolf shapeshifter from another world, where they quickly develop a friendly admiration for one another. Lark sets to work right away learning about the Owen clan, their Hunter team and teaching them new defensive spells.

Two months have passed since the events of Heart of Darkness. Simon still runs his nightclub with Dominic and Meriel is still getting used to her new position of leadership within Owen. Nell, the woman in charge of the Hunter team is pregnant. Lark is slowly filling in for Nell as the job just keeps getting more dangerous. Mages are working in groups kidnapping witches at home and off the streets. Lark is using everything she can to make sure she stops these killings once and for all. While Simon slowly comes to the realization that Lark is the woman for him.

Chaos Burning is definitely a Lark-centric book. Lark has a crazy sense of style and hair colors. She is an independent woman who really loves her family but needs some space which is one of the reasons she is in Seattle. The action really follows Lark around. She likes to get in fights and is constantly bruised to the dismay of Simon. All of these things are what Simon was leery about Lark but in the end was how he fell in love with her. Simon is very much the Alpha male. He is a Lycian, wolf shapeshifter, from another plane, Lycia. He has lived for over 600 years and still has some old-fashioned gentlemanly ways about him. They often butt heads about Lark’s chosen field of work but when it comes to her doing her job, Simon gives her all the space she needs which really impressed her.

The beginning of the book is a little slow and the romance is set to a slow broil but when it kicks in the book really fly’s from there. The world building in Chaos Burning was not near as confusing as it was for me at the beginning of Heart of Darkness. In fact, even though the story once again involved clans all over North America, only a few clans were actually involved or discussed. There was more insight into the vampires and werewolves and how they operate. It was nice having Lark and Simon visit Lycia and learning some of the strange customs of the land.

Lark and Simon are both written in the third person and it is pretty easy to decipher whose head you are in but I still had a little trouble with the conversations and knowing who is speaking. I didn’t have as hard a time with this book like I did the first one. One thing I have learned about Lauren Dane’s writing is that she mainly attributes who is speaking by actions within the conversation. There are not many “says” or “exasperated” or “yells” which makes for excellent writing but can still be a little confusing.

Overall, I like the development and well-roundedness that Lauren Dane instills in her characters. The world is dark and dangerous while the characters have a well-developed sense of goodness and love. Chaos Burning can be read as a standalone but the repercussions of the ending will definitely reflect on the next book and I can’t wait to see what is in store for Gage and this world.

Notable Scene:

She released the one who seemed to be in charge.

“Here’s how this will go. I will ask and you will answer. If you lie to me, I’ll shoot you. Not to kill you. At first.”

“Fuck off.”

She shot him in the right leg. In the thigh. He buckled on a howl of pain.

“Lots of blood to be lost with a wound like that. So, do you need me to go over the rules again?”

He kept whining so she shot him in the other leg.

Finally the fear seemed to get him thinking clearer and he managed to sit up against the side of the couch.

“Bitch.”

“You bet. And I’m really mad at you. So you know, oopsie and stuff. But I’ll shoot you again and again and you won’t die until I’m ready. I know a few things being a witch and all. So, how about you tell me about this house the pregnant witch has been taken to. Because if you don’t, I’ll get in your head and take it and then I’ll leave you to bleed out.”

“I don’t know anything.”

“Yes, you do. You see, I know the rest of you all act as small cells. This is a headquarters of some type. It was totally stupid of you to pick Tweedledum over there up and bring him back. Even if I hadn’t been following, he’s bound to get caught again and spill all he knows.”

“I don’t—”

But before he could say another thing she simply dove into his head, not bothering to be slow or careful. She didn’t give a shit if she broke his brain. She just needed the info and she needed it right then.

FTC Advisory: Penguin/Berkley provided me with a copy of Chaos Burning. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. ( )
  DarkFaerieTales | Jul 3, 2012 |
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 From the "always fabulous Lauren Dane"* comes her new novel of a treacherous family legacy, a temptation just as dangerous, and an evil so depraved it can only be spoken of in whispers... The life of Lark Jaansen, hunter in Clan Gennessee, has been shaped by violence and unrest--and it defines her future. Well-trained and resilient, she's met her militaristic match in Simon Leviathan, a warrior not of this world. Locked in mutual admiration, and a desire so hot it burns, Lark and Simon have something else in common: they love the dark, and as a shadow is cast over their world, they're each coming into their own. A mysterious war has been waged among the Others. As witches and humans turn against each other, as faes retreat in fear, and as vampires rise, Lark and Simon discover that an unseen force is behind it. A single, hungry entity older than recorded history has returned to gorge on the magick of his victims. He is the Magister, nothing less than the end of time. Finding him is Lark and Simon's first hope. Surviving him is their last. *Lara Adrian

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