Random Reads: “Dark Star” by Bethany Frenette

After a last minute vacation, I can proudly say I have at least two weeks of reviews to come. One–but not the only–is this one. I finally got a random reads read! Scroll to the bottom of the post for the next Random Read!

Dark StarDark Star (Dark Star #1) by Bethany Frenette

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Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime-fighter in the Twin Cities, so it’s hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she’s lured into the sweet night air by something human and not human–something with talons and teeth, and a wide, scarlet smile. 

Now Audrey knows the truth: her mom doesn’t fight crime at night. She fights Harrowers–livid, merciless beings who were trapped Beneath eons ago. Yet some have managed to escape. And they want Audrey dead, just because of who she is: one of the Kin. 

To survive, Audrey will need to sharpen the powers she has always had. When she gets close to someone, dark corners of the person’s memories become her own, and she sometimes even glimpses the future. If Audrey could only get close to Patrick Tigue, a powerful Harrower masquerading as human, she could use her Knowing to discover the Harrowers’ next move. But Leon, her mother’s bossy, infuriatingly attractive sidekick, has other ideas. Lately, he won’t let Audrey out of his sight. 

When an unthinkable betrayal puts Minneapolis in terrible danger, Audrey discovers a wild, untamed power within herself. It may be the key to saving her herself, her family, and her city. Or it may be the force that destroys everything–and everyone–she loves.

Four stars

I’ll be completely honest: I wasn’t expecting much from this one. I’d heard mixed things, so that was why I took so long to read it. However, though there were definite iffy parts, I’m totally glad I did. This book rocked way more than I expected.

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Reviving My Random Reads!

If you remember back in January, I wanted to get through my have-but-need-to-read list on Goodreads by creating this feature called “Random Reads.” This just basically makes sure that I read at least one book that I’ve had sitting around for a while each week. For all I know all my reviews in a given week could be from this list, but hey. I go where the reading wind takes me.

I chose a book and everything, but never read it. So, I’m going to start all over again by using Random.org to pick a new number for me off the list.

AND THE WINNER IS…!

Dark Star

Dark Star by Bethany Frenette!

Check back next Monday for this review and my next Random Reads choice!

Waiting on Wednesday #27

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine!

Title: Dark Star

Author: Bethany Frenette

ETA: October 23, 2012

Summary from Goodreads: Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime-fighter in the Twin Cities, so it’s hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she’s lured into the sweet night air by something human and not human–something with talons and teeth, and a wide, scarlet smile.
Now Audrey knows the truth: her mom doesn’t fight crime at night. She fights Harrowers–livid, merciless beings who were trapped Beneath eons ago. Yet some have managed to escape. And they want Audrey dead, just because of who she is: one of the Kin.
To survive, Audrey will need to sharpen the powers she has always had. When she gets close to someone, dark corners of the person’s memories become her own, and she sometimes even glimpses the future. If Audrey could only get close to Patrick Tigue, a powerful Harrower masquerading as human, she could use her Knowing to discover the Harrowers’ next move. But Leon, her mother’s bossy, infuriatingly attractive sidekick, has other ideas. Lately, he won’t let Audrey out of his sight.
When an unthinkable betrayal puts Minneapolis in terrible danger, Audrey discovers a wild, untamed power within herself. It may be the key to saving her herself, her family, and her city. Or it may be the force that destroys everything–and everyone–she loves.

Why I’m Waiting: This is, like, superhero fantasy. Tell me why I WOULDN’T want to try that out. Sure, it sounds kinda more fantasy than superhero story, but that’s what I like anyways. 😛 This sounds fairly original, and Audrey’s powers certainly sound awesome. Thank goodness this release date is fairly close, because I really want to get my hands on it!