Search - Bedlam, Bath and Beyond (World of the Storm Ravens, Bk 1)

Looked like a good book but never really got into it. I generally don't give up but this book is too much like something you read while in school- you read it because you had too. Don't waste your time on this one. Too many good ones out there more worth your time.

I'll admit, the title and description had me intrigued - probably the only reason I read it was because I won it (not something I would have picked out). I am not usually a fan of modern romances, not usually a fan of fantasy, but it still made for interesting reading. I almost put it down half way through, but plugged along. The plot was fun, the writing passable, but nothing that really stood out. Warren rushes through the emotions - they resist, now the love each other intensely - all in a few pages. It seems to be the first in a series - which I do not normally have a problem with - but Warren does not really give a complete story. The main characters seem to be featured through out the series, instead of different leads for each book; so there is no closure to their story. The whole thing is leading into the next book - I would probably wait until they are all out because they are more "to be continued" type books. But, I honestly don't know if I will even read the rest.

When I got to page 70 & realized I had no idea what the story was supposed to be about I put it down. This story just wasn't for me.

Book was ok. Seemed like I had to make myself finish reading it - just so I'd know what the end was...?

This book is different than anything else in the genre. It was refreshingly unique. I loved it. It felt good to read something total out of the box. Its odd. Its not what you expect. If you want the same cookie cutter stuff dont get this. If you are ready to open your mind and work through a puzzle then get this. It was just what I needed at the time.

YES! Like the Time Travelers Wife you have to suspend your thinking and just read for a while. Go with the flow of the story.

BEDLAM, BATH AND BEYOND is a quirky but richly developed tale. The mythology behind the Kin is fascinating and I cannot wait to read more of this phenomenal new series.

J.D. Warren creates a rather intricate story more along the lines of the sci-fi/fantasy genre. From the very first chapter, I could tell this story was very unique. I was pulled right in and couldn't put the book down. Warren creates a strong, likable heroine as well as other characters that come along to take part in this unusual story.

I assumed the author was a female. J.D. Warren is a man who does a fine and convincing job of portraying the mind and emotions of a young, independent woman.

Book 2: Crate and Peril