The Scent of Shadows: The First Sign of the Zodiac

by Vicki Pettersson | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
ISBN: 0060898917 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Kislany on 4/24/2007
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Journal Entry 1 by Kislany on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Despite its romance pedigree (Kim Harrison and Charlaine Harris contribute advance praise), this moody, fast-paced debut falls into the growing "dark fantasy" category, which blends fantasy, comic book superheroism and paranormal romance, but holds no promise of a happily-ever-after. The book's heroine, Joanna Archer, has spent the years following a brutal attack learning martial arts and trolling Sin City, Nev., for trouble. On the eve of her 25th birthday, she finds it in the form of a peculiar date who looks like a gaunt banker one moment and like hell spawn the next. Joanna fights her way out of his grasp, but her close encounter is only the beginning. Before long, she finds herself caught up in a world where a superhuman few—the Light—fight evil from the Shadow realm, a world in which she's recognized as the "Kairos," a prophesied warrior made up of both Shadow and Light who's destined to help Light prevail. Pettersson centers her story around the signs of the Zodiac, putting an imaginative spin on a familiar setup. Though graphic scenes (in which tongues are severed, heads ripped off, etc.) will repel some readers, others will embrace Pettersson's enduring, tough-as-nails heroine and anticipate gleefully the next volume, due in April.

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Journal Entry 2 by Kislany on Monday, April 30, 2007
This is exactly the type of paranormal read I like. Somewhat dark, full of action and tension, however romance is there as well. Completely different from the brainless chicklit paranormals. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.

Journal Entry 3 by Kislany at By Mail in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, May 11, 2007

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