Review: The Detective Inspectors (The Doorknob Society #4) by M.J Fletcher

Author: MJ Fletcher

Series: The Doorknob Society

Pages: 300

Genre: Young Adult

Publisher: Self

Amazon: The DetectiveInspectors

Synopsis. (Goodreads)

Chloe Masters life is in disarray. Her best friend Edgar Magnus has been kidnapped by her mother. The Detective Inspectors of the HVO have been compromised and appear to be helping in the crime. All but one that is, Declan Hardcastle, a young DI who is more than willing to help Chloe in her quest. But is he looking for more than just friendship?

Her friends are spread far and wide; Jess has begun her apprenticeship in Paris while Slade is working for the Impossible Engineers. Nightshade has returned but is he the same man? Can he truly be trusted?

When Chloe learns Edgar’s location it's a race against time. She needs to stop her mother’s pernicious plans and save Edgar while keeping everyone else she loves alive. But the question becomes... does Chloe plan on getting out alive?

Review: 4 ½ out of 5 stars

Contains spoilers from the previous books

The Detective Inspectors is the fourth book in The Doorknob Society saga and was kindly provided to me by the author, MJ Fletcher in exchange for my honest review.

I am a huge fan of The Doorknob Society saga and the fantasy world Fletcher has created. It is full of life with amazing characters that I have become truly invested in, ongoing drama, action and a really sweet romance which has been a slow and believable progression.

Chloe Masters was more gun ho in this book, she stands up for what she believes in, she is caring and protective of her friends and family and will do anything possible to put a stop to her mother and the First Kind. In this installment we see her leading her friends on a dangerous mission to locate and rescue Edgar Magnus who was kidnapped in the previous book; the Detective Inspectors HVO have been compromised and she is also sought after and more well known because of her Polymorph abilities which she continues to learn more about.

The plot flowed well and I liked the change of setting; the many twists and turns we are given truly surprised and shocked me which is usually hard to do when you are four books into a series but I like where the story is going and how Chloe is now embracing her powers and becoming more of a leader.

Without giving away any spoilers, I am pleased with the romance and how it has progressed from book one until now – we have a possible three love interests, James Nightshade, Michael Slade and Declan Hardcastle, one I didn’t feel was necessarily needed but I liked that we finally have a clear choice and Chloe is happy.

Each of the secondary characters play an important role in this series, a few standout as favourites such as Nightshade, Edgar, Jess and Val but they are each endearing in their own way; we have a few returning baddies which are also written well and their fight is one I am curious to see played out.

Mr. Fletcher’s writing holds my attention as does the wonderfully gripping story he has created, there is something new with each book; it is all fresh and unique and brings new mystery and intrigue to the ongoing saga as we continue learning about each of the societies.

Overall, The Detective Inspectors is another action-packed and enjoyable read. I am eager to see where Mr. Fletcher will take us on our next journey now the team have been declared outlaws.

Books in Order:

1.    The Doorknob Society

2.    The Impossible Engineers

3.    The Mapmakers Union

4.    The Detective Inspectors

Thank-you to MJ Fletcher for providing me with a copy of The Detective Inspectors, I am definitely excited to read the next book in this amazing series.

About M.J Fletcher: MJ Fletcher is the creator of the comic book series Adam Zero: The Last Man of Earth published by Ronin Studios. He’s also been published in Hope: The Hero Initiative and Digital Webbing Presents. The Doorknob Society series is his first book series and he’s thrilled about it. He lives near the beach with his wife, daughter, dog and a crotchety cat.

Review: Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2) by Veronica Rossi

Author: Veronica Rossi

Series: Under the Never Sky

Pages: 352

Genre: Young Adult

Publisher: Harper Collins

Amazon: Through the Ever Night

Synopsis. (Goodreads)

It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe's precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.

Threatened by false friends, hidden enemies, and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?

In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a captivating love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.

Review: 5 out of 5 stars

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi is another of my most anticipated 2013 reads so thankyou kindly to Harper Teen and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am always nervous about reading a sequel after the first book was so memorable but I am pleased to say this book exceeded all of my expectations, which were quite high.

Through the Ever Night takes place a few months after Under the Never Sky. Aria has been tasked with the job of searching for Still Blue in order to save Reverie as well as locate Perry’s nephew Talon all the while avoiding the Aesther storms.

Perry is now the Blood Lord of The Tides; he has a huge responsibility over his people which is cause for much strain and tension during perilous times, add to that his relationship with Aria who isn’t accepted by The Tides and you can say he has a lot on his plate but he handles it all with maturity and strength.

Despite Aria and Perry being apart for most of the book, I still adore the relationship they share; it made their moments together all the more sweet and enjoyable but there was also tension and misunderstanding and it made me question whether or not their relationship would hold strong with so many obstacles standing in their way. With the book told from alternating POV’s, it was great to get insight into each of their thought processes.

Through the Ever Night appeals to my love of character driven novels, I adore each of the relationships these characters have and the bond between them, especially Aria and Roar who share the most wonderful friendship and quite different to that of Aria and Perry which is oh so sweet and endearing – all of the interactions and dialogue really holds my attention. Each character, secondary included are fleshed out well and have their own distinctive personality which shines across the pages and really makes for an enjoyable reading experience.

In my review of the first book, I was clueless about the Aesther so I am pleased we learnt more about it, we also get more insight about both the Dwellers and Savages and I think the story has been set-up perfectly for the final instalment although there is still much to find out.

Veronica Rossi’s writing is flawless, the world she has created is unique, scary and imaginative; it is filled with so many moments where I was either clutching the pages in anticipation or frantically turning them trying to get to certain chapter parts, it was cling to the edge of the seat reading that has left me needing the next book stat.

Overall, Through the Ever Night certainly lived up to my expectations; the tone was darker, it was filled with adventure, danger, angst, heartbreak and a wonderfully sweet romance. I am so excited for Into the Still Blue to see where the amazingly talented Veronica Rossi takes this brilliant story.

Stacking the Shelves & The Sunday Post (27th January)

Hi everyone!! thank-you so much for stopping by my blog today.

The Sunday Post is a meme hosted by Kimba at Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

and Stacking the Shelves by Tynga at Tynga's Reviews

It's a chance to share what has happened the past week, showcase books and other bookish things we have received and talk about what is coming up on our blog.

 

I have spent the past two weeks in beautiful Queensland so have been a tad slack with my reviews/posts but I did manage to read quite a bit so you can expect some reviews over the coming weeks of some wonderful books.

School goes back here next week and my little girl is starting kindergarten :'( and my son is beginning 2nd grade so my blog will again be unmanned for a few days although I will try to comment, visit your posts etc. as often as I can.

 

(Clicking on the title will take you to Goodreads)

Received for review: 

The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3) by Richelle Mead

Hidden (Avena #1) by Marianne Curley

The Fault in our Stars by John Green

The Rules – Project Paper Dolls by Stacey Kade

All this Could End by Steph Bowe

(Thankyou to Penguin Books Australia, Bloomsbury, Disney Book Group and Text Publishing)