Thursday, December 17, 2020

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Between Cases (The City Between #7) by W.R. Gingell

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Between Cases (The City Between #7) by W.R. Gingell. This is such a fun urban fantasy series and this installment is one of my favorites of the bunch.

About the Book
G’day. I’m still here. Still Pet.

Well, I’m only two thirds of a Pet these days, but you might as well call me Pet anyway. Everyone does: everyone but the vampire, that is.

Life is more unbalanced these days—cases are cutting closer to home than usual. I thought I was the only one, but there are others like me: kids whose parents were murdered just like mine. Stuff that never fit into place before is beginning fall into place.

And my psychos are getting really weird. I mean, they’ve always been weird, but now they’re getting weirder.

Why would a fae lord decide to collaborate with humans?

Why has the fae steward started sneaking out at night?

And why is the vampire reading romance novels?

Book Beginnings
It's funny how perception changes stuff. I've been a pet to two fae and a vampire for more than a year now, and although my perception of their feelings toward me has run the gamut from an idea that they barely tolerate me to a feeling that they might actually care about me just enough to make a few changes about the place, it would never have occurred to me to think it would go any further than that.

Friday 56
One of these days, I'd be able to walk down the street without being followed. That's what I told myself, anyway.

What have you been reading lately?

16 comments:

  1. I really like those snippets, made me want more! Happy weekend!

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    1. It's so good! Thanks for stopping by! Happy weekend! :)

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  2. Great excerpts! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “DIRT”

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  3. Sounds intriguing! I like fae and vampires - may need to check this one out :) Thanks for sharing and enjoy your holidays.

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    1. I've found that some of my favorite urban fantasy books feature the fae. They're always so interesting to read about. Thanks for visiting! Have a great weekend! :)

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  4. This series is already on #7? I'm so far behind! ;D

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    1. This series just seems to be flying by! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  5. Interesting little bits from this story. Love the cover. Thanks for sharing.

    http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-friday-56-dec-18.html

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    1. I love the cover too. It definitely piqued my interest even more. Thanks for the visit! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  6. I read Masque and Wolfskin by Gingell and really enjoyed them, so this one appeals to me!

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    1. I still need to read those two, but I bet I'll love them. She's an awesome author. I think you'll enjoy this series. It's so much fun. A little weird and crazy, but isn't that the case with the best ones, lol. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a lovely weekend! :)

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  7. That opening is so good! I really need to give this series a try. It sounds like something I would love. Have a great week, Ashley.

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    1. It's such a great series. Full of mysteries and great characters. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great week too! :)

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  8. That sounds really good. I may have to look into this series.

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    1. It's a fun one. It constantly keeps me guessing. I never know what to expect next. Thanks for coming by! Have a great week! :)

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