Release: November 3rd, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Pen & Page Publishing
Source: Xpresso Book Tours
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Death is a way of life outside of the safety of Inner Tulsa, and Jade means to keep flipping Mother Nature off until old age claims her. Moreover, with one eye always on the sky, the last thing she needs is a pack of bounty hunters out for her living head. With no idea of why anyone would want her, her wits might keep her free, assuming she can resist the charming lures of Sandro, one of the men out to claim her as his own.
Left with the choice of being the evening snack of a tornado or taking shelter with the bounty hunter, she does what she does best: she lives on the edge.
Striking a bargain with the handsome bounty hunter buys her another day of life. Still, it also dumps her into the heart of a sinister plot, one meant to enslave the storm-tossed city residents—and the others brave and foolish enough to call the Alley home.
About the Author:
RJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning.
When she isn’t playing pretend, she likes to think she’s a cartographer and a Sumi-e painter. In reality, she herds cats and a husband and obeys the commands of Tsu Dhi, the great warrior fish.
In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Should that fail, her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until she is satisfied.
Outfoxed Review:
Outfoxed stands out as a unique fantasy because of how the author wrote it, and I liked it a lot!
Firstly, I loved Jade in the lead. She is strong, independent, and has a snarky sense of humor. Similarly, the author wrote all the characters interestingly. The plot might be intense, but the cast balances it out with their dry wit and dialogues. Moreover, the world-building is easy to understand. The author does a brilliant job of explaining the commodities and Jade’s value to society.
Additionally, I also loved the whole tornado angle to the tale. It made the story fresh by adding a new angle. The author also introduces many elements like mages, voodoo magic, witches, shifter, and much more as the story progresses. Hence, there was never a dull moment in the tale.
However, the only thing that confused me about the story is the shift in direction. In the beginning, I thought it would be a thrilling ride as Jade tries to escape from Sandro and the other bounty hunters. The story was gripping when she faces Carlos and Anna. But, in the latter half, the plot felt more relaxed, like a comedy.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed Sandro’s family. His mother is crazy, hilarious, and unpredictable. I couldn’t believe her reasons for luring Jade to her. I laughed out loud for the nicknames she gave her sons. Similarly, I enjoyed all the supporting characters like Brent, Noah, Anna, and Batbayar.
Overall, Outfoxed is an exciting start to the series. I would pick up book two just for Jade and the humorous dialogues.
Giveaway:
Tour-wide giveaway (INT)
- $50 Amazon gift card
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Outfoxed by R.J. Blain Blog Tour hosted by Xpresso Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
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This sounds like a really well written and fun start!! Great review! 🙂