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Divded (Dualed #2) and Dangerous Dream, A Beautiful Creatures Story

June 24, 2014 by Wifeeclectic 20 Comments

West Grayer will never have to kill again. She has defeated her alternate, a genetic twin that everyone in Kersch faces in a battle to the death. She is no longer an assassin and she should be able to move forward with her life, but The Board has other plans for her. Promising her that her children will never have to kill their alts, West agrees to strike against three more targets, but will The Board just let her walk away when she is done?

Divided, addressed a lot of the frustrations I had with Dualed. I wanted more background and history on the world that West Grayer was living in and we finally got that with this book. I love that West is a strong, independent character, but it also drove me a little crazy. I had trouble always understanding her motivation and I wanted to yell at her to communicate with the people around her. It is usually her unwillingness to let other people in that gets her in so much trouble in the first place. ‘

I felt like the action was very well written. It was intense and gripping. Some of the scenes were really clever, something I hadn’t seen a variation of before. I loved that West wasn’t invulnerable, but was still a strong contender.

I also feel like the romance was better in this book. I really like that Chord and West have their issues and opportunities to work them out. I feel in so many books everything little thing seems to be a deal breaker for the main relationship, just to drag out the drama more. I don’t feel that way with them at all, they seem more real and can I just say thank heavens for books without love triangles?

Overall, Divided and Dualed aren’t my favorite dystopian books I have ever read, but I was engaged enough that I will definitely pick up the next book.

Link is one quarter incubus setting out to make in big in New York City, Ridley is a siren who uses her powers to entrap people and get them to go what she wants. They were made for each other and a whole lot of trouble.

Dangerous Creatures is a sort of bridge between the four books Caster Chronicles and the new spin off series featuring two of the side characters from the original series. I have to admit, I usually read spin off books just because I loved the original series, not this time. Ridley and Link were my absolute favorite characters in the first series. I liked Ethan and Lena and their story compelled me to read all four books, but it was the side story of Ridley and Link that really brought them to life.

Dangerous Creatures is the perfect short transition between the two. It starts off familiar with Ethan narrating the story in Gatlin, before it moves forward with Link and then Ridley each narrating portions. It is just enough to remind you how much you like these characters even though they are “bad,” and leaving you wanting more. I think I am going to like this series more than the first!
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  1. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Balance your spiritual energy and get in harmony with your soul by practicing these Radha-Krishna meditations.

    Sri Gita Govinda
    -A book written in the 12th century, this is a description of the intimate loving affairs of Radha and Krishna
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/keqr4lqp7wr1rru/Sri_Gita_Govinda.pdf

    Govinda Lilamrta
    -An 400 year old book which poetically describes the eternal daily pastimes of Radha and Krishna
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/uhcuigauc6uqiei/Govinda_Lilamrita.pdf

    Ananda Vrindavan Campu
    -This is probably the most poetic and intimate portrayal of Sri Krsna’s life in Vrndavana that has ever been written.
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/k9j3ldwbt17be3b/Ananda_Vmdavana_Campu.pdf

    Prayers of Service to Radha and Krishna (Sankalpa Kalpadruma)
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/lvkqsro3sbzm249/Visvanath_Cakravarti_Thakur_Sankalpa_Kalpadruma.pdf

    Prema Samputa The Treasure Chest of Love
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/mpbncdyt97nw0x7/Prema_Samputa_The_Treasure_Chest_of_Love.pdf

    And the following four are taken from Visvanath Cakravarti's Camatkara Candrika, a 300 year old scripture that talks about the love meeting of Radha and Krishna:

    The Meeting in the Box
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    The Meeting of Sri Krishna Disguised as a Female Doctor
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/hgomrnem7829pda/The_Meeting_of_Sri_Krsna_Disguised_as_a_Female_Doctor.pdf

    The Meeting of Sri Krishna Disguised as a Female Singer
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/gyuboduhn8dvdml/The_Meeting_of_Sri_Krsna_Disguised_as_a_Female_Singer.pdf

    The Meeting of Sri Krishna Disguised as Abhimanyu
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/911h9qoxn4ca027/The_Meeting_of_Sri_Krsna_Disguised_As_Abhimanyu.pdf

    And lastly, we have the supreme scripture which describes the 24 hour daily loving affairs of Radha and Krishna in Vrindavan, called Bhavanasara Sangraha. This book is now available on Amazon for Kindle, for only $3.49

    http://www.amazon.com/Bhavanasara-Sangraha-Mahanidhi-Swami-ebook/dp/B00CW9H4DI/ref=la_B00J2M5LAQ_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402209195&sr=1-15

    Here is a 41 page sample of Bhavanasara Sangraha:
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  2. Dan from Platter Talk says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I love reading a review of a genre that is not one I am familiar with; thanks for opening my eyes to a story I would not otherwise be familiar with!

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  3. Masshole Mommy says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Wow, that sounds like an awesome book. I am going to have to add it to my reading list.

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  4. Jenny says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Definitely sounds like a book that would make me curious to read. Might have to check it out!

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  5. Debi says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the review.

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  6. celebbabylaundry says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    The book sounds interesting, I might give it a read one day.

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  7. MikiHope says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I will sometimes read dystopian novels and this one sounds like I might like it. You did a very good review!

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  8. mail4rosey says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    I haven't read the genre. I'm happy to read about it and have it for a future consideration though. 🙂

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  9. Stacey Werner says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I love when a book is able to surprise you. It seems like this book has some clever ideas and keeps you on your toes!

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  10. Janelle Shank says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:11 am

    i like romance and action, i would check this out. thank you for sharing your thoughts

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  11. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:19 am

    Sounds like a neat book! Like ready your review!

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  12. Mistee Dawn says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I will definitely have to put it on my list. I love reading new books.

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  13. Colette S says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:48 am

    This does grab my interest. I love to see how authors interact with their characters.

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  14. JT and Amanda says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:59 am

    Thanks for sharing! I'm always looking for new books to read!

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  15. Mary says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I have to admit this genre has become my guilty pleasure. I had not hear of either of these series so I will definitely be adding them to my kindle reads. (great read for traveling)

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  16. Mama to 5 says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:56 am

    These both sound like interesting reads.

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  17. Emily Ploch says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Sounds really interesting!

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  18. Krystal Butherus says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Sounds like some fun summer reading! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Sounds like a good read! I think I need to add this book, and the first part, to my reading list!

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  20. Lexie Lane says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:09 am

    This sounds like a great book. I like when characters have some kind of super power. It's always so intriguing to me!

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