A Strong Series

While traveling the last couple of weeks, I needed something to read, of course. Long waits at the airport, boring flights, nights in strange bedrooms (and not in a good way) - books were my constant companion.

Along with a couple of books on writing and my journal, I also brought the first two books in the Anna Strong series by Jeanne C. Stein. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Stein at the RT Book Fair (part of the annual convention) and picked up all three books offered: THE BECOMING, BLOOD DRIVE and THE WATCHER. When looking for something that might keep me engaged, this series jumped off my TBR pile.

I zoomed right through the first two books. I enjoyed the concept of a bounty hunter turned vampire. The characters were strong and the plot was planned well. I admit I peeked at the end of the first book to see how things resolved (a bad habit I try very hard to control). Her world-building was pretty smooth and I jumped right into the second book.

It took me a little bit longer to get to the third book (I accidentally left it at home), but again, I went through it pretty quick. For the most part, I liked the plot in this story as well, though I did feel it went into pretty strange territory towards the end. But even with that deviation, I picked up the fourth book in the series, LEGACY, and plan to read it soon.

I have seen some mixed reviews for this book, but I am looking forward to reading it (RT gave it 4.5 stars). I have plenty of paranormal series that I follow, however, I am happy to add Anna Strong to the list of heroes and heroines I will keep in touch with.

Nicole