A Rush of Wings is the first group read pick for Book Bloggers
Anonymous. An online reading group started by Steph at Paper Cut
Reviews.
I was a little wary at first because it seemed like something out
of my comfort zone. A FBI agent, a psychotic serial killer and a
mysterious guy who also claims to be a vampire? Not usually
something I'd pick up at the bookstore.
But the great thing about being part of a book club is that you get
pulled out of your comfort zone sometimes because other people are
making your reading choices for you and that way you discover books
you normally wouldn't look twice at!
It's been a while since I've read a third person narrative and it
took me a while to get used to it at first. I don't have a
preference for either, though I am fond of first person, as I like
to follow the story at the pace of the lead character sometimes,
learning as they do.
But I wouldn't let this stop you from picking up this book! I
really enjoyed the way Phoenix laid out the plot line, letting us
see all angles of the story through the narratives of the main
characters.
I'm still on the fence in my opinion of Dante; I can't put my
finger on it. I did warm up to him as a character by the end, but I
still can't make my mind up. I'm looking forward to reading more
about his history and learning more about his unique 'talents'.
Plus it was refreshing not to read about a vampire who is centuries
old.
Heather I loved; there are not enough strong independent women in
PN and UF books. Too many of them drop everything at the feet of
their newfound loves. Heather's ability to stay true to herself and
her principles made me respect her all the more.
Final Thoughts…
I do feel there's a lot to explore, - Lucien for example, I'd love
to know his story. I'd also like to see more of the vampire's world
explored more. Plus I'd like to find out more about Heather's
background (maybe I should just write a wish list?)
During the opening chapters I did feel a little lost. Like
something had happened that I'd missed. Though this feeling quickly
disappeared as I read on. I can imagine some people would find this
a little off putting.
There's also a glossary at the end of the book that maybe, could
have done justice at being placed at the start of the book. Even
though I'm Welsh and can speak a handful of Welsh words (the
language some of the names are based on) I butchered the
pronunciation and the glossary would have been a help.
In the bigger scale of things these are minor factors and by no
means take anything away from the book. It's an interesting premise
and I can't wait to see more of this world explored in the next
book.