Water Viper A Jesse Alexander Novel Volume 1 RJ Blain 9781546689744 Books
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During Starfall, magic flooded the Earth and destroyed most technology while humans developed strange new powers. As the scion of a male-dominated clan, Jesse should have risen to become a hero.
She chose to become a woman instead, ruining her hopes for the future.
Years later, weary of life as an assassin, she retires to enjoy raising horses and delivering messages. When her plans fall apart, she has one final chance to set everything right. Should she fail to redeem herself, she'll lose everything she's ever held dear, including her friends, her family, and her life.
Water Viper A Jesse Alexander Novel Volume 1 RJ Blain 9781546689744 Books
I've read most of Blain's books now and in this one it shows that she is really starting to mature as a writer. Compared to her earlier books, the plotting and the suspense in this one is just amazing. She keeps the story moving even when you think there's nowhere for it to go. This may be her best book yet.It's not perfect; there are negative aspects. I'll get to that in a bit, but first I want to stress the reasons why you *should* read this book. And I definitely do recommend that you should. I'd just finished reading another first of a new series by one of my favorite corporate-published (non-indie) authors. I enjoyed that book too, as I knew I would since I'm such a fan of the author. But TBH, while it had fewer typos, it was a far less satisfying read than this one. The length was perfect. Enough to get a good sense of the characters and then still allowing room for enough setbacks and plot twists to really feel the frustrations they experienced. And therefore, to really feel the satisfaction of the final resolution. Overall it's just a superiorly conceived story and a well written book.
For those that care, The romantic subplot doesn't resolve. At the end she still "doesn't know how she feels" about him (though it seems obvious to everyone else). In fact, there's quite a few loose ends left dangling in the rest of the story, too. I suppose that just leaves room for a sequel. But the bad guys get beat and the status quo is preserved, so it's a HEA in that sense.
So, the negatives…
The world-building was good but not great. The story is in a completely different world from her previous books. You still have the basic UF types, there are shifters (of various animal types) and magic-users (called mystics), but the rationale is different. Closer to a post-apocalyptic scenario. Overall it's a good world but there are holes that make me uncomfortable. Things that are easy to ignore and don't mar the enjoyment of the plot, but for me reduce the overall experience some. In this world, fire and combustion no longer works, but electricity still does, and computers too. They are rare though, because the electricity power them has to be generated by mages. And I think, "why? Windmills and hydro power should still work then." And solar too. So there's no more cars, but they remember them because all was just as we know it up 'til the early '70s. But they had electric buggies back then. And in forty odd years nobody ever figured out a solar powered electric car?
And another thing... If these "Starfall" stones come from space and inhibit all fire, and there's lots of them out there, so what happens when they hit the sun?
Anyway, that's all just my personal beef, most readers wouldn't even notice that, and even the more technically minded like me might still enjoy the story itself in spite of a few holes.
Continuing on the negative theme, it also bugged me a few times that the cuteness overload started to get to me. I realize the violence as love thing is sort of a staple of predator-shifter UF and is becoming a signature trope of Blain's. But after a while it does feel a bit like a one-trick pony. I wish the characters' personalities were just a bit more delineated sometimes.
But those really are only minor complaints. Overall the book really does shine.
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Water Viper A Jesse Alexander Novel Volume 1 RJ Blain 9781546689744 Books Reviews
This was so well written I couldn't put it down. The fantasy element was so well done it made you believe it was possible. I loved the main character brave but flawed. I don't care for heroines that are so perfect. I want mine with issues that need to be overcome. There is not one thing I would change about this book and I'm looking forward to the sequel which should be available in late 2018. Thank you RJ Blain.
Although unlike Blain’s Magical Romantic Comedies this book isn’t a comedy, there are plenty of laughs, giggles, chuckles, snorts, guffaws, and the occasional gale of hysterical laughter. Plus plenty of action and suspense, and of course a body count. Thankfully it’s a long book, I was torn between wanting it to go on forever because I was enjoying it so much, and wanting to get through it so I could get the next book. The developing relationships between Jesse and the other characters are fun and heart-warming. And the world creation is fascinating. I loved this book, and can’t wait for the release of the next one in this series, Steel Heart.
The world building is pretty awesome. The plot is interesting and creative. The thing that killed the book for me was the characters the second half of the book. Its always nice to have those funny moments but the characters were kind of flat after a while. I also didn't appreciate the romance between Jesse and her dude. I personally don't like the over bearing nature of the characters its annoying instead of endearing.
I have read all of RJ Blaine books, enjoying some more than others. I love the "Requiem for the Rift King" series, with its one-armed hero, and almost sentient horses. Didn't care as much for "Playing with Fire" (I guess I do have a limit as to how much snark I enjoy in a heroine).
Water Viper is closer to the Rift King in style, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The only reason I didn't give it give stars, is the missing words and a few other things that slipped by the proofreaders.
Where to begin... This very wonderful and long novel is absolutely one of the best I've read in a long time. I was so happy this wasn't divided into two or three books.
I literally couldn't put this down. I started it early yesterday and have been dragging my everywhere to finish it! The story follows Jesse Alexander and her doings as the Water Viper-a ethical assassin, Jesse Alexander-the mercenary/bodyguard and Runs Against Wind-the Native American accoutered courier.
The characters in this novel were so well-written and developed it was as if I knew them personally. I adored the snark, cried at the sad parts and cheered at the great parts. The only thing I didn't like was at end, Jesse and Anatoly didn't do the mating bite thing so no HEA. 😕
I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys shifters, snark and a strong female protagonist.
I was more than a little impressed with this book. I read a lot within this genre. This book was original, fun, twisty, bold...ugh...I loved it. I foolishly started this book at 9pm. It's a long book, so by 2 am, I made myself put it down even though I wasn't done. However, after a few hours of sleep, I picked it back up and to finish it. I am chomping at the bit for the 2nd book. I loved Jesse and her various other identities! I cannot wait for the Nate relationship to flesh out a bit more. There are 20 different storylines that could easily have their own breakout series. There was a cast of incredibly strong and dynamic characters. No one fell flat or was uninteresting. This is impressive considering the vast number of players in this book. I'm obsessed! Thank you RJ Blain for such a brilliant book. I'm telling all my friends about this one! Bravo!
I've read most of Blain's books now and in this one it shows that she is really starting to mature as a writer. Compared to her earlier books, the plotting and the suspense in this one is just amazing. She keeps the story moving even when you think there's nowhere for it to go. This may be her best book yet.
It's not perfect; there are negative aspects. I'll get to that in a bit, but first I want to stress the reasons why you *should* read this book. And I definitely do recommend that you should. I'd just finished reading another first of a new series by one of my favorite corporate-published (non-indie) authors. I enjoyed that book too, as I knew I would since I'm such a fan of the author. But TBH, while it had fewer typos, it was a far less satisfying read than this one. The length was perfect. Enough to get a good sense of the characters and then still allowing room for enough setbacks and plot twists to really feel the frustrations they experienced. And therefore, to really feel the satisfaction of the final resolution. Overall it's just a superiorly conceived story and a well written book.
For those that care, The romantic subplot doesn't resolve. At the end she still "doesn't know how she feels" about him (though it seems obvious to everyone else). In fact, there's quite a few loose ends left dangling in the rest of the story, too. I suppose that just leaves room for a sequel. But the bad guys get beat and the status quo is preserved, so it's a HEA in that sense.
So, the negatives…
The world-building was good but not great. The story is in a completely different world from her previous books. You still have the basic UF types, there are shifters (of various animal types) and magic-users (called mystics), but the rationale is different. Closer to a post-apocalyptic scenario. Overall it's a good world but there are holes that make me uncomfortable. Things that are easy to ignore and don't mar the enjoyment of the plot, but for me reduce the overall experience some. In this world, fire and combustion no longer works, but electricity still does, and computers too. They are rare though, because the electricity power them has to be generated by mages. And I think, "why? Windmills and hydro power should still work then." And solar too. So there's no more cars, but they remember them because all was just as we know it up 'til the early '70s. But they had electric buggies back then. And in forty odd years nobody ever figured out a solar powered electric car?
And another thing... If these "Starfall" stones come from space and inhibit all fire, and there's lots of them out there, so what happens when they hit the sun?
Anyway, that's all just my personal beef, most readers wouldn't even notice that, and even the more technically minded like me might still enjoy the story itself in spite of a few holes.
Continuing on the negative theme, it also bugged me a few times that the cuteness overload started to get to me. I realize the violence as love thing is sort of a staple of predator-shifter UF and is becoming a signature trope of Blain's. But after a while it does feel a bit like a one-trick pony. I wish the characters' personalities were just a bit more delineated sometimes.
But those really are only minor complaints. Overall the book really does shine.
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