Path Unchosen by Kim Cleary
(Daughter of Ravenswood #1)
Publication date: September 7th 2013
Genres: Dark Fantasy, New Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Synopsis:
When eighteen-year-old Judy Hudson discovers she’s a necromancer and sees first-hand the pain her powers can cause the dead, she just wants to deny who she is. The zombie plague is long over. She wants to find a more normal life, but that’s a challenge when a beautiful otherworldly man, who claims to be her guardian, saves her life.
Judy tries to set right the harm she inflicted on a spirit she raised, but new zombies attack—zombies raised from among the long-time dead. Someone else just like her is out there, and he’s not trying to set anything right. To save her own life, and protect the innocent inhabitants of the nearby town who’ve become her friends, Judy has to figure out who’s raising the dead and why. She must also learn to control the darkness inside her—a seductive darkness that promises her power beyond her wildest dreams.
Judy tries to set right the harm she inflicted on a spirit she raised, but new zombies attack—zombies raised from among the long-time dead. Someone else just like her is out there, and he’s not trying to set anything right. To save her own life, and protect the innocent inhabitants of the nearby town who’ve become her friends, Judy has to figure out who’s raising the dead and why. She must also learn to control the darkness inside her—a seductive darkness that promises her power beyond her wildest dreams.
Purchase:
--Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F1X36SE
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AUTHOR BIO
Kim writes urban fantasy for anyone who longs to discover they are extraordinary. She writes about hopefulness and determination, and about heroes who push through extraordinary situations and obstacles, one step at a time. Magical friends and gorgeous guys help, or hinder, in one adventure after another.
When not writing, revising, or thinking about writing, Kim gardens, plays with her dog, chats on social media, catches up with friends or cooks an Indian feast. She is a member of Writers Victoria, Romance Writers of Australia, The Alliance of Independent Authors, and a certified chocoholic.
Kim grew up in Birmingham, UK, studied medieval history and psychology at Adelaide University in South Australia and has worked all over Australia and in London. She now lives with her husband and an adorable Cocker Spaniel in Melbourne, Australia.
Links:
Website: http://kimcleary.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimClearyWriter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimclearywriter
My Review:
I liked the mysteries of the Path Unchosen, but I feel like
if the author would’ve focused the plot and setting more, it would be a must
read for paranormal lovers. Along with Judy, I was trying to figure out the
story of her birth and I liked that there were a lot of surprises in store for
the reader as we followed along on her journey.
I’m a sucker for zombie and necromancer novels, so I liked
that aspect of the novel a lot. The book starts out with Judy living in an
orphanage and being forced out because of her ability to revive the dead. Judy
was somewhat likable, but a little immature once I realized she was 18 and not
younger. But in a way her lack of worldliness fits well with the fact she was
sheltered inside the walls of the abbey.
The setting was a little hard to get a handle on. I was
certain it was historical fiction, but then there would be references to
inventions that made me guess it took place in the future. There needed to be
more consistency too as readers move from scene to scene.
The pace was quick which worked well for me because it was
able to hold my interest. A few of the plots needed to be fleshed out more or
eliminated altogether, but it is a series so that could be improved upon in
future outings. I also really loved the cover and felt it worked well for the
book.
Rating: 3/5 Stars
