Just finished reading . . . Hell Fire by Anne Aguirre [review]
May 18, 2010 at 11:34 am 11 comments
Hell Fire (Corine Solomon series, book 2) by Ann Aguirre
This review cross-posted from Goodreads.
My Goodreads rating: 5 of 5 stars
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I won this book in a giveaway on Twitter held by the author.
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While in some ways, Hell Fire didn’t have the same fireworks as book 1 in the series, Blue Diablo (read: no zombie armies) it still was a compelling and exciting read. I didn’t want to put it down, and was anxious to get back to it when I did have to stop reading. (And for those of you who might miss the over the top supernatural events, there are more than enough scary things running through the woods to satisfy.)
In Hell Fire, Corine explores her past in Kilmer, GA and finds out what really happened to her mother. I feel like I learned a lot about her as a character through seeing where she comes from.
The book also furthers her relationships with both Jesse and Chance, and she comes to some necessary insights about them. I love how the author doesn’t come to any easy solutions with regards to the men in Corine’s life, but makes Corine’s decisions based on what’s consistent with (and best for) her character.
Hell Fire introduces a new character, Shannon. She took the story in some intriguing directions, and revealed some interesting things about Corine. Though a well-developed character in her own right, Shannon was able to serve as a reflection of a younger Corine, as well as bring out Corine’s nurturing side.
While the action of the book is plot driven, the characters —especially that of Corine —are incredibly well developed.
I’ve read and enjoyed a number of Ann Aguirre’s books, but with Hell Fire there was a level of confident expertise in writing that I associate with two of my favorite authors, Kelley Armstrong and Jim Butcher.
I can’t wait for Shady Lady, book 3 in the series.
Entry filed under: Just Finished Reading (Review), Urban Fantasy. Tags: Ann Aguirre, Corine Solomon series, Hell Fire.
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Ann Aguirre | May 18, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Oh wow. I just melted a little inside. Thank you SO MUCH.
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Renee | May 18, 2010 at 2:53 pm
You’re very welcome, Ann!
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Chris | May 18, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I have this on my “to read when I pick up m/f reading on a regular basis again” list.
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Renee | May 18, 2010 at 4:15 pm
It’s good stuff!
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Tracy | May 18, 2010 at 8:23 pm
*claps hands* Oh I’m so glad you liked it too! While it was different from the first book it was definitely just as good. I couldn’t put it down!
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Janna | May 19, 2010 at 8:17 am
Nice review, Renee! Is it much different from her alias’ book Skin Game? I loved that one!
And I have an award for you at my place:
http://erotromreader.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-lovin-last-five-books-i-read.html
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Renee | May 19, 2010 at 3:40 pm
((Janna)) You are a sweetheart! Thank you!
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nath | May 20, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Sounds good. I definitively need to read Blue Diablo first though.
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Renee | May 20, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Yes, it is one you’d want to read in order!
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