Amber Benson
Paperback | Pages: 309 pages Rating: 3.69 | 894 Users | 78 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 0441020097 (ISBN13: 9780441020096) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Calliope Reaper-Jones #3 |
Narrative During Books Serpent's Storm (Calliope Reaper-Jones #3)
Serpent’s Storm is the third book in the Calliope Reaper-Jones series by Amber Benson. Calliope is the reaper’s daughter. Yes, you read that correctly, she is death’s daughter. Callie might seem like she has her life under control, she has a new boyfriend and is trying to succeed in having that normal life that she desperately wants. She has been pretty successful too, that is until her older sister Thalia comes back into the picture. Thalia has made a deal with the devil that could put everything the Reaper-Jones family has worked so hard to achieve on the line. There is only one person who could go up against the devil, Thalia, and make sure her family keeps their business. Calliope thinks she can handle it all and go back to her normal life afterwards, but everything is never as easy as Calliope thinks it is.After reading the second novel in the Calliope Reaper-Jones series, Cat’s Claw, I was a little cautious going into this one. The first two novels, while entertaining, were very formulaic which made it easy for me, as the reader, to sometimes see where things were going. I am pleased to say that this novel did not follow that same formulaic plot. Serpent’s Storm opens up with one damn good plot twist and it doesn’t let go after that. The twists and turns that this novel brings to the series are incredible. At times I wasn’t sure who to believe anymore including Calliope herself! This novel took everything that readers knew about the world and about the characters and threw it all on its head, I applaud Benson as a writer for having the courage to do that mid series.
Another thing that I love not just about this book but about the series in general is Calliope herself. Calliope is one of the greatest female main characters I have read in the Fantasy genre for the sole factor alone that she is stubborn and never changes who she is. There is something about a character who knows from the beginning who she is that is so refreshing. I personally find that, more often than not, authors believe that the main character has to go on a journey before they can truly find out who they are, they believe that the character’s journey leads them to who they are. This doesn’t always have to be the case and Benson proves that with Calliope. From day one, readers have known exactly who Calliope is and the type of person that she is, it is unshakable. No matter what situation Calliope might find herself in her morals, values, and identity are intact always. I love that! It makes every plot point and situation in each novel specific to Calliope.
Something that doesn’t get talked about enough when readers talk about the Calliope Reaper-Jones series is the world building that takes place throughout the novels but specifically in this one. Serpent’s Storm brought the world of Calliope Reaper-Jones to life in a certain way that the other two previous novels had not. What I mean by this is that before this novel, I thought I knew everything about the world and had seen everything in the world of Calliope Reaper- Jones, I was mistaken. Benson brings a whole new aspect to the world in this novel. With more at stake for the characters, there’s more at stake in the world of the characters too and Benson does a beautiful job of showing readers that.
Overall, Serpent’s Storm elevated the world of Calliope Reaper- Jones and brought it to a whole new level of fantasy that I was pleasantly surprised about. Serpent’s Storm made me excited to continue the series and to read the last two novels in the series. This series is truly for any reader who wants a down to earth, realistic even if that means stubborn, main female protagonist. I recommend this book and this series to readers who are looking for something refreshing in the Fantasy genre.
Mention Of Books Serpent's Storm (Calliope Reaper-Jones #3)
| Title | : | Serpent's Storm (Calliope Reaper-Jones #3) |
| Author | : | Amber Benson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 309 pages |
| Published | : | February 22nd 2011 by Ace (first published January 12th 2011) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Paranormal. Fiction |
Rating Of Books Serpent's Storm (Calliope Reaper-Jones #3)
Ratings: 3.69 From 894 Users | 78 ReviewsJudge Of Books Serpent's Storm (Calliope Reaper-Jones #3)
The third book in Amber Benson's trilogy is the strongest. In this installment, Callie's sister Thalia escapes from purgatory and sets out w/ the devil to get her revenge. The thing Callie starts to figure out in this book is that she can't escape the supernatural world, as much as she'd like to, it's a part of her and she really has to start dealing. She really starts to come into her own in this book, and while she still annoys me, she's growing on me. A lot happens in this book, death,Wow, this I did not expect. The last book in te series (Cat's Claw) gave me a serious 'meh' vibe. This third installment was a lot, and I do mean a lot better. The language was not as predictable, the stakes were higher and Calliope was simply more badass. Amber Benson had already proved that she has an amazing imagination, but this time she took that imagination away from the clichés. I loved the sea serpents. Jarvis is awesome. So is Runt. Granted, two out of three were in the last book too,
The third book in the Calliope Reaper-Jones series, SERPENT'S STORM certainly packs a punch. While Callie's experiencingwell, shall we say, the bliss of coupledom with her hot and very naked man, her psycho sister, Thalia, escapes from Purgatory and heads out to wreak havoc with the Devil at her side.So, Callie trots off to work, totally unaware that her entire life is about to transform. Normal? That's just not gonna happen for poor Callie, no matter how much she may want an average life.
I have absolutely loved reading the Calliope Reaper-Jones series. Amber Benson has used aspects from the supernatural, mystical, religious and mythical. Serpent's Storm is the third novel of the series and over the three books, Calliope and her friends have travelled to hell, purgatory and heaven. The dynamics between the characters are beautifully written. Calliope's struggle between leading a normal life and her far from conventional family is consistent throughout. Her relationship with her
The third book in the Calliope Reaper-Jones novels gives me everything I could possibly be looking for in an urban fantasy novel. There's hot sex intermingled with emotional bindings, confusing relationship and potentially painful outcomes. A main character who, while immortal still has to evolve from being a chicken about getting her butt whooped to becoming as bad-ass as she can be and saving everyone. There are supporting characters that you grow attached to and finally there is action. My
No sophomore slump here... I don't know if there's even a term for the third book being much worse than the first two.The tone and the content was just so much different from the first two books, and Callie was the worst. THE WORST. If she'd been like this in the first two books, I never would have gotten to book #3. I wouldn't even have finished book #1.I'm just so disappointed. I wasn't head over heels with the first two books, but I'd definitely enjoyed them and the world the author created.
I enjoyed what I found to be the darkest volume in the Calliope Reaper-Jones series to date. Callie's life has turned upside down and now she needs to follow her own instincts because she's the only one who can save her family. Callie has to grow up a lot in a short amount of time, but I think she comes out better for it. Follow Callie as she endeavors to learn who is truly on her side and copes with the betrayals that the power struggle brings. I highly recommend this series and this book in
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