I like this new Urban Fantasy world from Jocelynn Drake. pdfs However, things get rough for him when in one day he draws the attention of the Guardian thats supposed to watch his magic use, accidentally makes a girl immortal..drawing the attention of a grim reaper, and is almost killed by his old teacher. My favourite scene would have to be when Gage goes to see Chang. He has suffered a fate worse than death.

And an unlikely partnership to stop a murderer. He. Trixies voice was incredibly irritating. What character would you cut from Angel's Ink? Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. He never returned. If you need a palate cleanser, as I did and look for some fun although a bit dark UF read, then absolutely give a go to Angels Ink. How could the performance have been better?

This book also seems to steal a lot of elements from other PNR/UF series out there. Though I was born with the ability to see the dead, I struggled with it until my brother was killed and his ghost was left behind. I found the story's premise to be fresh and original. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Add to cart to save with this special offer. Looking for a tattoo - and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex?

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More about us. I dont even have magic (and just found out it exists). ink angel jocelynn drake books asylum tales angels yuffiebunny contest guest author deal dead goodreads fiction horror coming fantasy science But in a place like Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires happily walk among humanity, everything has its price. I LOVED it. Goodreads Reading Challenge This book is not yet featured on Listopia. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';

Angels Ink had been sitting in my Audible library since December 2017, so I couldnt say I was in a hurry to get to it. Jocelynn Drake, and others. Nick Podehl, Narrated by: No one even dares to question them. This book goes towards the following reading challenges: The first book starts about two years after the prequels end, so having a bit of backstory is helpful in getting to know the characters. Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott, Narrated by: Unpredictable , unique and refreshing . $14.95/month after 30 days. A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. But, I really liked the narration by Michael Urie. I found the inconsistency to be very distracting. I really liked the premise and the plot of the story, but towards the beginning at least, Trixie was really objectified.

The chemistry between the characters worked well, banters and all. Alice Winters. That being said, there were a couple of voices that a found VERY annoying, and it is unfortunate that they were pretty big characters. e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K I thought the story was a bit scattered and that the characters were a bit underdeveloped. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, hes twenty-one centuries old. I got a kick out of this book. Personally I just dont see the necessity to insert such a clich into the story. Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. However, it was okay. Greg Tremblay, Narrated by: He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.

So this is probably a really bad time to cave to feelings hes been fighting for his best friend. Despite that, I enjoyed the novel quite a bit. Wizard and tattoo artist Gage escaped the dread Ivory Towers, but no one can outrun his past forever. Release Date: October 16, 2012 [CDATA[

h: Vu5]*`3>FDH5EQ=6[5. Let us guide you to imaginative books that To see what your friends thought of this book. Supernaturals live openly among humans, but the magic-wielding witches and warlocks are set apart from everyone else. We all have. All we know is that we are in a city, and that the world is ruled by warlocks who live in Ivory Towers but why and where the name comes from and a few other questions are never answered. jX%ri&xz 7J&s3KM;yd\+1nRE4c3Dl I;/rif::p#Un4>lB The Epic who killed David's father. By:

{js=d.createElement(s); asylum Cancel anytime. It's not easy being a tattoo artist and a wizard, especially when you're in hiding. Kyle McCarley, Unabridged If I came across the 2nd book in the series I'd read it. If you like someone who sounds like he is always angry, just fed up with everyone he comes in contact with and has no talent for different voices.then you will like this one. loved the characters. Stuck here by a deal between the late king and a demon who seeks our destruction. The plot and basically everything about it is standard urban fantasy fare but being a fan of the sub-genre I had a good time with this one. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The narrator made this less than stellar book worse that it had to be. Here's the breakdown of my experience. Start by marking Angel's Ink (The Asylum Tales, #1) as Want to Read: Error rating book. Get every new post on this blog delivered to your Inbox. I LOVED it. Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Asylum Tales Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. And if he disobeys, his punishment - execution - will be swift. otherworld trixie Well, sort of. With his advisor, his bodyguard, and his best friend as traveling companions, what could go wrong? Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Make sure to read this websites Privacy Statement. Some of the plot elements are interesting but there are too many things introduced at once and as a result character development really suffers.

Gage lives a, well, lets call it quiet life, running a tattoo parlor along with his friends Trixie, a beautiful (of course) and mysterious elf and Bronx, a troll who doesnt talk much but knows more than youd think. Seriously, I would have just left this whole thing out as it was annoying, and that sex scene was just ugh, a bit too much information. He is rather attractive and sweet when hes not into the whole woe is me, I cant let myself fall in love with you nonsense. !function(d,s,id) I tried getting over it, hoping they would eventually grow on me, but even up to the end I couldn't. Im always excited about new urban fantasy series, hoping Ill discover a new Kate Daniels, new Mercy Thompson or Kara Gillian (or in this case, a new Atticus OSullivan). //

This page may contain affiliate links and advertising. In many ways, Angels Ink was better than I expected, but parts of it were disappointing as well. I'm sure the author could have better structured the situation to fit the intended outcome, or better explained a character's motivations. Refresh and try again. First of all, I recommend reading the two prequels prior to reading the first book of the series.

Especially one in which there is at least one person with a great music taste fun fact, when I almost got my first tattoo, I bonded with my artist over my favourite Hungarian band, so that was cool and set the mood early on. Lander is home to the Hero Certification Program, a curriculum designed to develop students with superhuman capabilities, commonly known as Supers, into official Heroes. by Harper Voyager. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining - and its Rachel Morgans job to keep that world civilized. Michael Urie, Narrated by: Powerful warlock and tattoo artist Gage has managed to escape the magical Ivory Towers who terrorize the rest of humans and monsters but at a price. I'm glad to have this opportunity so I can listen to it again. The creature that stalks the forbidden wood. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. No respite. I am not sure if I'll continue with the series. You are the savior of mankind are the last words I ever expected to hear while nibbling on fries.

The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. I can't recommend this book enough. This one was just okay for me. /Rttm%fH~ }kw:w The beast. Fantastic book, well narrated.

Turning his back on his own kind, he left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a decision that cost him the right to practice magic. A curse put upon us by the mad king. Angels Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1) by Jocelynn Drake 172. Things only get more complicated when a very familiar cop asks Parker for his help on a case involving murdered magic users. Jump into these three adventures as Ward Security employees stop a stalker, take down a hacker, and save a client from a would-be killer. Ward. I never do, of course, but a girl can dream, right? Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town.

By day, hes the spoiled youngest son of an eccentric billionaire. Especially since she liked to listen to bands like Papa Roach, and thats a nice big point from me. I enjoyed much of this, but I had a few problems. Greg Boudreaux, Narrated by: The superstars of urban fantasy agreeAngels Ink, the first book in Jocelyn Drakes Asylum Tales is a winner! Trapped into compliance by his past debt, hes tasked with locating a missing girl in San Amaro. A gorgeous ghost. For while Lander offers a full range of courses to nearly all students, it also offers a small number of specialty classes to a very select few. Publisher: Harper Voyager DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA and NO story!

According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. I especially liked Bronx and Sophie I hope shell get a bigger part in the story later on, because she has an interesting background and Im pretty sure shes a mischievous one. The idea of magical tattoos is really cool. The narrator was not good.

By: The majority of the story involves him repeatedly walking a thin line along this exception, constantly performing magic while looking over his shoulder hoping not to get caught, some times in broad daylight. ISBN-13: 978-0062117854 Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published All that changes when the spirit of a gunslinger appears in his bookstore with a message that will flip Sages world upside down. Kale Williams, By:

I could save him, but he would ruin me. Rating: 3/5 stars, Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. The love plot. According to the mesmerizing apparition, a powerful magic lies within Sageif he can find a way to tap into it. //]]>, Be the first to ask a question about Angel's Ink. I knew I would finish book one before it even officially came out for sale, which would mean I'd have to wait even longer for book two. The Very Best of Charles de Lint by Charles de Lint 103. First off, this was a free book as part of the Free Friday Giveaways on the Nook. The characters were not flat or bland, with both depth and individuality, and the story progressed at a steady pace and never felt too rushed.

Angel's Ink was right up there with Kate Daniels and Mercy Thompson. It was an okay urban fantasy that seemed to pull lots of elements from urban fantasy series that have already been written. For example, the MC is not allowed to use magic, except for personal self defense. Other than that, though, I do like the world shes built with magic and fantasy races in a modern context. John Lee, Narrated by: He made her sound like an affecting bitch, and I dont think she was that. As urban fantasies go, I pretty much enjoyed Angels Ink, but I also had a few issues, which is why I ultimately decided to review it. Gage was trained from a young age to become a warlock but in a world where the warlocks and witches rule the other races with an iron fist he didn't feel comfortable with the way his mentor and the other inhabitants of the Ivory Towers lived their lives. But there are two dangerous entities murdering parents and children, and Gage needs to stop them before anybody else gets hurt.W FictionDB is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. Kenneth Obi, Narrated by: As this book doesn't come out until October, I read the ARC. I have read urban fantasy, and I have really liked some of it but this was not it. Ten years ago, Calamity came. When there's a monster under your bed sometimes it really is best not to look., Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog), Free on Nook and Kindle: Angel's Ink (The Asylum Tales #1), Celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with Goodreads. Since his mother's murder, Sage McKinley doesnt live, he exists. Its not going to set the fantasy world on fire but its entertaining and quickly paced and I knew what I wanted going into this one and it delivered. This is more of an urban fantasy(UF) than a paranormal romance(PNR); in fact the romance in here is pretty weak.



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