ER Pierce
Autore di Fractured Moon (Aurelia Fridell #1)
Serie
Opere di ER Pierce
Duality (Cordelia Kelly, #1) 2 copie
Hot or Cold (Hot Lunch #2) 1 copia
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome canonico
- Pierce, ER
- Data di nascita
- 08/24
- Sesso
- female
- Attività lavorative
- Mother, Author, Blogger
- Breve biografia
- I've been writing for as long as I can remember. I wrote my first story when I was in seventh grade--A first person account of an entire summer. I went through a massive teen angst poetry phase, and I have notebooks and binders filled with prose.
Over a year ago, Ceithin and Aurelia showed up in my head. They yapped incessantly, demanding I sit and tell their story. After a month or two of being woken up with harsh whispers, I started writing. They haven't stopped, and in fact, brought friends. Now my head is filled with stories, scenes, snippets and crazy people.
Cue Law and Order music here: dun, dun.
These are their stories.
I write with emotion, occasionally a temper and I let my words flow free. I dabble in paranormal, contemporary romance, erotic fiction and darker urban fantasy.
Oh, and hey... I'm a Virgo.
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Recensioni
Oh, God, finally, it's over...
I don't know what I expected from this book. I guess you could say I thought I would have a great time reading about werewolves, and action, and unbelievable romance, all with the bonus of a main heroine that was supposed to be sassy and entertaining. What I got was... far from it, I'm afraid.
The plot is pretty interesting, according to the blurb. Aurelia Fridell is a werewolf but can't shift, so the other werewolves consider her a freak. She has lost all hope of finding her true mate, until she meets Ceithin Starkley, who, unlike her, wants nothing to do with the whole "mate" thing. Add to that an unidentified stalker, and I believed I would sit back and enjoy a roller coaster of emotion, suspense, and action, packed up with at least a little hot sex on the side to spice things up.
Oh, how mistaken I was...
Either Mrs. Pierce has a very different - to state it... somewhat politely - point of view on what can be considered: a)a flowing and twisting plot, and b)a sassy woman (I'm not talking just about her main character, I'm questioning whether she understands the term in general, no matter how offensive this may sound), or my whole life so far has been a lie and I've been mistaking teen drama and whiny brats for... well, teen drama and whiny brats, when in fact they were the real deal! *enter snickers here, because I seriously can't say that with a straight face*
I'll leave the plot aside, since an editor can point that out much better than just a nobody reviewing as a reader. I'll even try to ignore the fact that some of my morals were not in sync with what Ceithin was doing - dude, even if you don't love the woman you flaunt around, even when you haven't touched her, at least break up with her before approaching another female (though, if you ask me, romance in books should involve 2 people who are NOT seeing anyone else when they meet, period, but that's just my own old-fashioned opinion). But I can't, under any circumstances, ignore the terrible, terrible main character that Aurelia proved to be!
Allow me to be more precise. Sassy means bold, cheeky, spirited - not whiny, self-pitying, or slutty. Yes, you heard me right, SLUTTY. And if this, too, is considered old-fashioned, then pardon me for not being impressed by a woman who will act like a bimbo in a club to get a man jealous, rubbing herself all over a stranger like a cat in heat, and - oh, how could I forget? - will try to either kill said man's date with her eyes or threaten her. Congratulations, Aurelia Fridell, you just put all those teenage school queens to shame!
Of course the faults don't stop there. One minute she's shy and girly and afraid, the next she's wanton, aggressive, and dominant. What was it that they called it in anime? Oh, yes, yandere - or yangire? Hell, even by using certain terms you can't name it exactly! Know why? Because there is no stereotype to describe her. Stereotypes may not sound like fun when creating a main character, but they are essential. By putting your character into a category, you make sure you keep them IC - yes, even when using characters that are our own creations, we need to be careful to stay in line. Aurelia was not in-character (IC). Unless she has a multiple personality disorder, in which case the writer should have informed the reader first chance she got (and no, having an inner side, a wolf side as she called it, still does not excuse the fact this was on the borderline of mental illness). Not to mention the fact she hated when those of her kind treated her like crap, but she treated humans the same way, looking down on them and trying to dominate them. Wow, talk about being a spoilt little princess...
Then, there was Ceithin. Yes, I said earlier I will restrain myself from questioning his morals as a man. Given the fact he was hot - then again, how many main heroes of romance do you know that aren't? - it's no wonder why so many readers are swooning over him. But every romance has its hot Alpha male lead, and by now, it's something pretty common. So, the natural thing should be for him to have some other positive traits, something that would make him stand out. Alas, there was none - I enjoyed his tendency to talk dirty, in and out of the bedroom, but again, there are so many others who do that, so I can't count it. He was just that: a regular, hot guy. Sorry, I'm not impressed. Any fictional guy can be tall, dark, handsome, and talk your panties off. But in the end of the day, if there is nothing else, he cannot keep you interested - unless you're shallow like Aurelia, then it's a different matter.
I don't think there's anything else to say, at least without overdoing it on the negative side. Before I finish this review, though, I would like to point out something I quite often say: when you find yourself caring more for the main characters' friends or family, then you know there is something wrong with the story. I was bored out of my mind throughout the book, brightening up only when Aurelia's brothers were mentioned. That should be enough to show you how much I loved and cherished Aurelia and her beau....
***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***… (altro)
I don't know what I expected from this book. I guess you could say I thought I would have a great time reading about werewolves, and action, and unbelievable romance, all with the bonus of a main heroine that was supposed to be sassy and entertaining. What I got was... far from it, I'm afraid.
The plot is pretty interesting, according to the blurb. Aurelia Fridell is a werewolf but can't shift, so the other werewolves consider her a freak. She has lost all hope of finding her true mate, until she meets Ceithin Starkley, who, unlike her, wants nothing to do with the whole "mate" thing. Add to that an unidentified stalker, and I believed I would sit back and enjoy a roller coaster of emotion, suspense, and action, packed up with at least a little hot sex on the side to spice things up.
Oh, how mistaken I was...
Either Mrs. Pierce has a very different - to state it... somewhat politely - point of view on what can be considered: a)a flowing and twisting plot, and b)a sassy woman (I'm not talking just about her main character, I'm questioning whether she understands the term in general, no matter how offensive this may sound), or my whole life so far has been a lie and I've been mistaking teen drama and whiny brats for... well, teen drama and whiny brats, when in fact they were the real deal! *enter snickers here, because I seriously can't say that with a straight face*
I'll leave the plot aside, since an editor can point that out much better than just a nobody reviewing as a reader. I'll even try to ignore the fact that some of my morals were not in sync with what Ceithin was doing - dude, even if you don't love the woman you flaunt around, even when you haven't touched her, at least break up with her before approaching another female (though, if you ask me, romance in books should involve 2 people who are NOT seeing anyone else when they meet, period, but that's just my own old-fashioned opinion). But I can't, under any circumstances, ignore the terrible, terrible main character that Aurelia proved to be!
Allow me to be more precise. Sassy means bold, cheeky, spirited - not whiny, self-pitying, or slutty. Yes, you heard me right, SLUTTY. And if this, too, is considered old-fashioned, then pardon me for not being impressed by a woman who will act like a bimbo in a club to get a man jealous, rubbing herself all over a stranger like a cat in heat, and - oh, how could I forget? - will try to either kill said man's date with her eyes or threaten her. Congratulations, Aurelia Fridell, you just put all those teenage school queens to shame!
Of course the faults don't stop there. One minute she's shy and girly and afraid, the next she's wanton, aggressive, and dominant. What was it that they called it in anime? Oh, yes, yandere - or yangire? Hell, even by using certain terms you can't name it exactly! Know why? Because there is no stereotype to describe her. Stereotypes may not sound like fun when creating a main character, but they are essential. By putting your character into a category, you make sure you keep them IC - yes, even when using characters that are our own creations, we need to be careful to stay in line. Aurelia was not in-character (IC). Unless she has a multiple personality disorder, in which case the writer should have informed the reader first chance she got (and no, having an inner side, a wolf side as she called it, still does not excuse the fact this was on the borderline of mental illness). Not to mention the fact she hated when those of her kind treated her like crap, but she treated humans the same way, looking down on them and trying to dominate them. Wow, talk about being a spoilt little princess...
Then, there was Ceithin. Yes, I said earlier I will restrain myself from questioning his morals as a man. Given the fact he was hot - then again, how many main heroes of romance do you know that aren't? - it's no wonder why so many readers are swooning over him. But every romance has its hot Alpha male lead, and by now, it's something pretty common. So, the natural thing should be for him to have some other positive traits, something that would make him stand out. Alas, there was none - I enjoyed his tendency to talk dirty, in and out of the bedroom, but again, there are so many others who do that, so I can't count it. He was just that: a regular, hot guy. Sorry, I'm not impressed. Any fictional guy can be tall, dark, handsome, and talk your panties off. But in the end of the day, if there is nothing else, he cannot keep you interested - unless you're shallow like Aurelia, then it's a different matter.
I don't think there's anything else to say, at least without overdoing it on the negative side. Before I finish this review, though, I would like to point out something I quite often say: when you find yourself caring more for the main characters' friends or family, then you know there is something wrong with the story. I was bored out of my mind throughout the book, brightening up only when Aurelia's brothers were mentioned. That should be enough to show you how much I loved and cherished Aurelia and her beau....
***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***… (altro)
Questa recensione è stata scritta per gli Omaggi dei Membri di LibraryThing .
This book could have been written by me, it is so close to my story as I lived it. I loved it. Thank you, it was a joy to read.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per gli Omaggi dei Membri di LibraryThing .
I received this book free from Library thing to read and review. Being the parents of four small children can be difficult, especially when a wife and husband try to squeeze out time for each other. This book is all about that. Eliza and Jett have little time for anyone but their four children, but they find out that each of them craves time for each other, to once again be a couple. This story is how they do this, what they think, write and say to each other, before realizing their best fantasies. It’s tough to carve out some free time, but they manage. In doing this, the author presents a good, realistic picture of their daily lives and how they are all intertwined as a family. It is obvious the author has experience in this area. Though it can be a difficult thing to do, the author manages to present a good picture of the modern couple and how they manage to have “our” time. While reading some passages, I almost felt like a voyeur, but that was the author’s intent—and she did it quite well. Parents or young children, newly married couples, couples embarking on marriage and older, more settled couples will definitely relate to this book and it story.… (altro)
Statistiche
- Opere
- 6
- Utenti
- 28
- Popolarità
- #471,397
- Voto
- 3.8
- Recensioni
- 4
- ISBN
- 1
A must read for mothers, wives and even fathers who are felling that their marriage is less than they wanted. Communication change everything.