| Title | : | Black Hand (Infernal Regions for the Unprepared #1) |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 254 |
| Publication | : | First published September 30, 2020 |
…and the underworld was all she knew.
Will she choose vengeance or extreme vengeance?
Brooklyn abhorred violence. Then they killed her best friend. She never fit in with the Syndicate crowd, her compassion mixed with a knack for inappropriate snarkiness, didn’t make her too many friends. It made her fiercely loyal to the few she had.
Losing one would not go unpunished.
But she couldn’t do it alone.
He was handsome, stubborn, and believed in honor above all else, but he was also broken. When she met Dominic, a panther shifter, they shared a common goal. The Syndicate killed his entire family, and he needed payback. Could she get him to trust her?
It wouldn’t be easy.
The Council ruled with an iron hand.
You’ll adore this Urban Fantasy, because vampires and shifters make for the best thrill rides, and you’ll love the twists.
Black Hand (Infernal Regions for the Unprepared #1) Reviews
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Black Hand is the first book in the Infernal Regions for the Unprepared series and we meet up with Brooklyn, Dominic, and Alice. Brooklyn and Dominic are (apparently) natural enemies and Alice is just a mere human but she is more than capable of holding her own against these two!
Wow! Okay, where do I start? Okay, first of all, you might think there is less action in this one but, trust me, it works. I absolutely loved the fact that although the pacing is still fast, there is time to stop and breathe and appreciate the connection between Brooklyn and Dominic. Also, that gave me time to feel the full impact of Veronica!!
The world- and scene-building are exceptional, giving the reader a nicely rounded view of Brooklyn's world and how different she feels. The emotions are vivid and I was caught up on every word.
This is an amazing start to a new series. I am a fan of Maya Daniels and have enjoyed everything she has written but, this one? Off the freakin' charts!!!! Loved every word. Absolutely and utterly recommended!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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I am new to this author, and I had to catch up on her earlier titles because I loved the title I started with so much. This second book I’ve read by her was so much fun. It’s a little dark with these very light moments. I just adored Brooklyn, Alice, Veronica, and Dominic. Oh, and I can’t forget the shifter Doggy. LOL! While there wasn’t much action, there was plenty of character development and setup for the next installment; I can’t wait to find out more about Brooklyn and Alice’s past. This book only whetted my appetite for the next one. Wonderful, well-written urban fantasy! Highly recommend.
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This was an amazing start to a new series. Brooklyn, Dominic and Alice are an unlikely team! However I reckon they are destined to great things and a bond for life. The chemistry between Brooklyn and Dominic, is brewing for something sizzling hot!
The syndicate like to be the most powerful players and eradicate anyone who threatens that. They've been hiding things from Brooklyn as well. These things alone are gonna come back and bite them.. probably literally!! Dominic has a massive beef with them too and there is more to him, than we know at the moment. I'm sure of that.
Up to Maya's usual standard of story telling, the story flows well and is so hard to put down. I really enjoyed this and look forward to more in this series. Highly recommend.
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Book one and I’m hooked! An amazing supernatural read about the Atura (vampires to us mere mortals!) and their way of living. We meet Brooklyn who is totally a bad ass who not only kicks ass and takes numbers but also has a side most do not see! The syndicate who rule their world or the black hand as they are called behind their backs are pure evil, there are shifters, witches and let’s not leave out the humans! There’s twists and turns galore and there were times I ranted and raved and a couple of times there were tears shed and others that had me laughing. Plenty of action, plenty of cunning and a little bit of steam and after that ending I’m heading off to dive into book two!
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Anyone who knows me knows I love Maya Daniels books. She is one of my one click authors. This is the 1st. book in a new series. And it was amazing! It's a little different than her other books. I liked that it slowed down a little and that gave me time to get to know each character. This is about Brooklyn, Dominic, Alice and the Syndicate. Alice is funny a little crazy and full of snark, she is human even though she says she is a witch. Brooklyn I think is alot more than we think. She was born into the Syndicate and her life's mission is to take it down. She is nothing like the other members who are after power and will kill to get it. Her powers alone prove this. Dominic is one sexy, steaming hot panther shifter, and there is more to him also. Dominic and Brooklyn steam up the pages, their hate of each other along with not trusting each other just makes things between them steamier!! Is it possible to destroy the Syndicate? Can these 3 do it and make it out alive? I don't know, but I guarantee I'll grab the next book without a thought!!! Because I can't wait to see what happens next. I recommend you grab this book right away!! I do not doubt you will love it as I did!!!!
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(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I completely change my mind on a series, so want to change my scoring down a lot)
How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see 3* differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
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First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes -
As are the rest of Maya Daniels' books, this book was just as fabulous. Full of suspense, mystery, strong female leads, fascinating supporting characters, and original storylines. This is the first book and I can't wait for the second book, but the bigger question is when will one of these fabulous books make it to the screeen? They are just that good.
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It started off where I couldn't really pay attention, but a few pages in the shifter came into view, and I couldn't put it down. It's a really good book. It's a very interesting take on vampires. And I love "the human". I recommend it. I can't wait to read the next one to find out what happens.
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I'm officially addicted to Maya Daniels' books, how could you not be?? They're so easy to read and fast paced, they have supernatural creatures and romance, plenty of banter - and of course, a sassy main character. Seriously, what's not to love?? These books are exactly what I need to wind down.
I struggled a teeny bit at the beginning. Once it got to the 25% mark, it really took off. I did not want to put the book down at all after that. It just reached a new level of excitement with more action and banter between the characters.
The chemistry between the main trio is brilliant. Their whole dynamic is, in fact, brilliant. They seem totally mismatched, and yet they're so right together. Here's a short quote as an example: "If you take away the whole chewing on the neck part, you are actually a very nice person." This made me LOL. There are more laugh-out-loud moments, but you'll have to read for them!!
The main character is witty, like I expect Maya's leads to be at this stage. But she also seems haunted... which adds another dimension to her character. I will admit, I'm a tiny bit confused by her reasoning sometimes? I can't explain why because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, but I don't understand how she thinks what she does is any better than the alternative at the start of the book. (I really hope that isn't giving away too much!)
Iwantneed to start the next book immediately. I have a feeling there's a lot more secrets to be revealed... and I'm still questioning things from early on in the book - before certain revelations :O The ending promises much more excitement, and I'm also fully on board with any romantic developments. -
Yessss!
Looking forward to read the next book. I adore the writing style and story building. Every character has their own stuff to deal with inside the mains arc. Could not put it down. -
She smirked, he smirked, we all smirked.
1.5/5
It seems like a lot happened in this book.. but when you think about it nothing actually did. We just learned a few things and there were a couple of insignificant fights.
I didn't enjoy the writing style at all, but that could just be me. If I read that the two main characters smirked at each other or she ducked her head embarrassed one more time because she was so interested in him I was going to go insane. That being repeated was about 40% of the book. But really... I've never cared less to hear about facial expressions and those types of details until this book. Usually they helped, this time they were just repetitive and annoying.
The main heroine ended up being weak and kind of dumb; I didn't like her personality. The main guy was her knight-in-shining-armor who had a deep resentment for her kind, so he distrusted her, but they couldn't help themselves around each other. Some force made them interested in each other against all odds. Honestly, didn't feel like the guy or anyone even had much of a personality, except maybe the main heroine's best friend that died and one of her antagonists (Jonathan).
So, while we were told that this heroine was amazing and powerful, we only witness it once. The rest of the time she was being saved by the guy. Even the time after she did something on her own she needed saving. Bleh.
Anyway.. the storyline wasn't terrible. I could get behind it. Sure, it's kind of similar to ones I've read before, but it had potential. I just don't think it was executed that well. -
Brooklyn is an Atura, or vampire to the humans. She belongs to The Syndicate, which others call The Black Hand. Those who lead it are vicious savages and monsters that have ruled for so long they are of one mindset. Brooklyn is different from all of them; hair color, attitude, and abilities. She is supposed to assassinate those who prove to be stronger than those who lead. The joke is on them because she has huge plans for those, she “kills” and the bosses. She has a human friend, a vamp BFF as well and will soon have more than she bargained for! When The Syndicate falls prey to an attack, she will do something that will cost her, in the end, ~ When she is kidnapped, she will start making plans and running! She will eventually discover why they are keeping her alive and close at all costs! Maya Daniels is a best-selling author who writes a little different for this series! Her imagination and ability to imagine plots and characters are taking us into a new world on a spectacularly magical journey! You will want to get your hands on this newest series and Brooklyn will become one of your favorite newest heroines! I received this as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
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Black Hand is Book 1 in the Infernal Regions for the Unprepared series by Maya Daniels. Maya's world building is amazing, her character development is phenomenal and her storyline is original. This is a fast paced, page turning, suspenseful adventure from beginning to end. This story is about Brooklyn, Dominic, Alice, Veronica, and the Syndicate. The relationship between Brooklyn and Dominic is love/hate as they do not trust each other. Alice refers to herself as a witch but is actually human and she is fearless and snarky adding much needed humor. Veronica is a bada$$ and very loyal. Will they be able to bring down the much hated Syndicate? Maya is an exceptional author and I am so looking forward to the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.
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Brooklyn is not a vampire like her friend Alice keeps calling her. She's an Auta, and more importantly ~ shes part of the Syndicate who are controlled and ruled over by 3 elder council members who eliminate any and all potential threats to their power. Brooklyn knows shes different ~ she hides it as best as she can with the help of her best friend Veronica but when shes killed, Brooklyns world is turned upside down! Now she must learn to trust in a sthifter and a human, both of whom might be more than they seem!
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A worthy start to a new series that promises a high body count. What do you do if you are born to a life you hate? What do you do if the people who have power over you hold the secrets to your past? You kill them all with the help of your new found friends.
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I'm loving Brooklyn and Dominic's story. It's super intense and suspenseful. Alice adds some needed humor, but I suspect there's more than meets the eye there. I'm anxious to find out what Brooklyn can do when unbound. The Syndicate better watch out!
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Extra star PURELY for Alice
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A vampire is still a vampire by any other name. The human should have been more aware of the society around her. -
What a great start to this series. Not what I expected and brilliant! You won’t regret reading this
