Review: Division Zero: Thrall

Division Zero: Thrall by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Happiness?


••• NOT for the Transphobic, Homophobic, or Closedminded •••


As far as I am concerned the books of this series and Virtual Immortality are so closely linked the NEED to be read together!!!


This series must be read in order. The first book is Into The Beneath. The second book is Virtual Immortality. The third book is Division Zero. The fourth book is Loose Ends. The fifth book is Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis. This is the sixth book. I can't wait to read Maestro's Requiem (short) and then Division Zero: Guardian when it releases!


Kirsten *should* be ecstatic... She has her son Evan (hopefully soon to be legally adopted). She has her (ghost) partner and best friend Dorian. She has new friends and even an amazing and rich boyfriend Konstantin. Everything she has ever wanted is right there within her grasp! Why is she so stressed and unsettled? What keeps making her physically ill? It can't possibly just be work after all! So what if she met a Seraphim? Why are Demons and Abyssals influencing people to make 180° decisions? Who is behind it and what do they hope to accomplish? Will anyone ever believe that is what's happening? Why does she keep feeling like her world is unravelling? Can't she just be happy?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)

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Review: Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis

Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Facing Demons Within And Without


••• Not for the transphobic, homophobic, or closedminded •••


Before starting this series you should read Virtual Immortality because some of the characters are closely linked to this series. This series must be read in order. The first book is Into The Beneath. The second book is Division Zero. The third book is Loose Ends. This is the fifth book. I can't wait to read Division Zero : Thrall!



Kirsten has found a way to bring most of her demons under control. Evan has helped her immeasurably. Their bond grows daily as do her fears of losing him. His presence has given her life meaning, beyond just her job and saving innocents. For the first time she can remember, she has a real family worth protecting. Hopefully all goes well and she will *finally* be able to adopt him and make their family permanent. Having Dorian for a partner has certain advantages... As well as drawbacks. Too bad there is noone else truly like her to partner with! With returned dark souls to deal with from the Abyss, her job is becoming weirder and weirder. How did they escape the Abyss? What are they here for? Are they the things that gave rise to the stories of Demons? Or is there something worse out there she has yet to come across? Can she send them back or destroy them before they accomplish their mission? What will happen if she fails? Can she keep Evan safe?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)


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Review: Loose Ends

Loose Ends by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being The Hero She Wishes She'd Had


••• Not for the transphobic, homophobic, or closedminded •••


Kirsten finally quit having nightmares about her mother. Maybe it was saving Evan from his own horrible *home* life... Or maybe it was when he taught her to astral project and she confronted the of her mother's abuse. Who knows? Either way she knows she wants to give Evan something she never had, a real Home. Will they let her adopt him? Or even foster him? Or will they say she is just too young? Will he even want to live with her? Or is she just projecting her past hopes and dreams onto a kid that just happens to have a similar background and the same powers? Can she do this? Or will she just fail them both in the end?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)

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Review: Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales

Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales by Yasmine Galenorn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Not All Curses Are Created Equal


••• So far I have only read one story from this Anthology. I will update my review as I read more :) •••



The Variance Court by : Alexia Purdy


Far From Faerie


This seems to be a stand alone story. Hopefully it won't always be :)


Aylin is a nonmagickal girl living within a very magical world. Variance is incredibly dangerous for those without magick so she has never left her home. Her father used to go to town and trade at least once a year but he died. Should she stay safe at home? Or venture forth to find the things she needs? How will she survive without her father? Is she destined to die alone never even meeting anyone new?


Anna is just a normal girl living in the human world and trying to make a better life for herself. She is in college and trying very hard to get good grades... Too bad she just failed her Biochemistry Midterm and it looks like all her hard work has been for nothing! Why does the homeless guy near campus seem to be taking an interest in her? How can he seem to be a handsome well dressed man and a bum at almost the same time? Is she losing her mind? Or is there more to him than meets the eye? What can he possibly want with her?


***This story is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of whimsy in their modern faerie tales filled with magick and mystery :)



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Review: The Variance Court

The Variance Court by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


••• At this time this story can only be found within the Anthology Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales •••


Far From Faerie



This seems to be a stand alone story. Hopefully it won't always be :)




Aylin is a nonmagickal girl living within a very magical world. Variance is incredibly dangerous for those without magick so she has never left her home. Her father used to go to town and trade at least once a year but he died. Should she stay safe at home? Or venture forth to find the things she needs? How will she survive without her father? Is she destined to die alone never even meeting anyone new?



Anna is just a normal girl living in the human world and trying to make a better life for herself. She is in college and trying very hard to get good grades... Too bad she just failed her Biochemistry Midterm and it looks like all her hard work has been for nothing! Why does the homeless guy near campus seem to be taking an interest in her? How can he seem to be a handsome well dressed man and a bum at almost the same time? Is she losing her mind? Or is there more to him than meets the eye? What can he possibly want with her?



***This book is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of whimsy in their modern faerie tales filled with magick and mystery :)



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Review: Maestro's Requiem

Maestro's Requiem by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series must be read in order. The first book is Virtual Immortality. It is probably best to read Division Zero before reading this as well to avoid any spoilers as there is some character crossover. This is the second book. I hope the author writes more!



Nina is finally getting used to life as both a doll and a Division 9 officer. She is still haunted by her death and the death of her partner Vincent at the hands of the cyborg called The Russian. If only she could destroy him... Maybe then she could finally make peace with the way things are now! Her latest mission is rescuing a group of kids that were bought by a local company from Europe to experiment on. Will they be able to find the kids in time? Or will they be too late?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hyperrealistic yet surreal futuristic sci-fi Dystopian realities with a myriad cast of characters that will drag you into their world and refuse to let go... filled with horror and hope as well as plenty of action, adventure, romance, intrigue, suspense, thrills&chills, mystery and more plot twists to keep you on your toes :)

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Review: Prophet of the Badlands

Prophet of the Badlands by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Price Of Innocence?



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Archon's Queen!


Althea is the Prophet. Her eyes glow and she can see in the dark. She cannot truly remember a time she was not owned... Or stolen on a regular basis. Her healing powers make her highly in demand, especially in the Badlands. Her legend keeps her somewhat safe... For the most part. She does not fight and she never runs, but she ends up being caged anyway. Den makes her feel like a real girl. He is neither afraid of her or wants to own her. He is the first person she has cared about since forever. Too bad the rest of the Tribe is pretty much afraid of her and keeps her locked up. She would do anything for Den... Well almost anything! She'd not let him wife her even though they will go through the joining ceremony if his father allows it. What is menacing Den? Can she save him from it? Will she be able to stay with the Tribe? Or will she get stolen again? Why does everyone she love end up getting hurt because of her? Will she ever find peace, acceptance, and a place to belong?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy futuristic sci-fi action adventure set in a post postapocalyptic dystopian world rife with mutants and superstitions while paranormal elements fight behind the scenes for control of the people living in the wild untamed areas where technology has gone so wrong and modernity doesn't encroach ;)

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