Souls by Ednah Walters Review

Souls
Grimnirs #2
Runes #3.5
Ednah Walters

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Fantasy, Mythology 

Release Date: September 29, 2014 

Publisher: Firetrail Publishing 

ASIN: B00N9KYZ18 

Goodreads Rating: 4.42

My Rating: 5.0

Book Description:

WARNING: This is CORA'S story: This book may be considered NA (new adult) because it contains some swearing, violence and sex scenes: Suitable for ages 17 and up. A Clean Version will also be available on Amazon.

Eighteen-year-old Cora Jemison knows what it’s like to date a soul reaper. There are no Friday night movies, no school dances, and no stolen kisses between classes. It totally sucks! What makes it even worse, souls pop up when she least expects it. The last one is not her fault, but it all adds up to zero quality time with her super hot, scythe-carrying boyfriend, Echo.

Since Cora was etched with special runes by an evil Immortal, she understands why souls are drawn to her. She makes the best of it by helping souls find closure while Echo escorts them to the realm of the dead. Perfect partners, until a dark soul visits Cora in the dead of the night and Echo decides her soul-helping days are over.

Cora can either listen to Echo or follow her instincts. To make matters worse, other reapers start stalking her, demanding she hand over the soul. Even her Valkyrie friends think she’s gone too far. But something sinister is coming their way, and the soul is the key to saving her town, her friends, and her relationship with Echo. Can she convince Echo to see things her way before it’s too late?

My Take On The Book:

As always, I am blown away by Ednah Walters' work :)

I'm a huge fan of the Runes books and besides my heart breaking for Eirik, Grimnirs, the first I read in the series was and is my favorite. The fact that 2 of my favorite characters of this Reaper/Valkyrie universe get their own book series spin off makes me squee.... literally.

As always it's the same universe, with ghosts and reapers and romance and lots of baddies. BUT you get more of Malina, which is always fun since you can expect her to be a psychotic biatch. But you also get to meet some really interesting characters and you get to learn more about Echo. And let’s face it, what's not to love about getting a glimpse further into the brooding Echo's past.

There are hints of Raine's growth in this book as well which I'm assuming will play a big role in the next Runes book. And you can expect plenty of heartbreak to go around but all in all I would say this is yet another success for Ms. Walters.

The Great (Pros):

• Echo. Echo is probably one of the most complex character I have ever read about... and I love it. He loves completely and fiercely and protect those he cares about even if he won't admit to caring.

• Dev. He's echo, but um not as brooding. He's got a lot more jokes and is just as lovable.

• Romance. What did you expect I love to read about love and these books do it well :D

• Baddies. There is nothing better than a good villan in abook. and this series always delivers on villians.

• Cora. She's witty, loyal, heartfelt and strong. Definitely the kind of girl you want to befriend and a perfect leading lady.

The Not So Great (Cons):

• The Norns. I kinda felt like they were useless in this book and their interference was not really explained. There was only 1 good thing that I could figure from the whole shebang with them.

• Repetition. I don't like repetition, but I dislike unecessary explanations more. I can't pinpoint the exact moment but I know I read one in this story. Mercifully, it was short but it too me back to my days raging at the Southern Vamp Series by Charlain Harris. You know when she plugged drainers in every story, the same paragraph that was pointless cause they had all of a 5 minute appearance.. in one book. If they aren't in this book I don't really care much about them unless you are explaining something that happened in the past instead of an actually explanation.

5 Quills
This universe and these characters are fast becoming my favorite in this genre ad that's a hard feat. I loved each character, their growth and back stories. Its a definite recommendation to readers of Young Adults and Paranormal books. And really anyone that enjoys books with mythology/folklore. 
About The Author 

Ednah is the author of The Guardian Legacy series, a YA fantasy series about children of the fallen angels, who fight demons and protect mankind. AWAKENED, the prequel was released in September 2010 with rave reviews. BETRAYED, book one in the series was released by her new publisher Spencer Hill Press in June 2012 and HUNTED, the third installment, will be released April 2013. She’s working on the next book in the series, FORGOTTEN.

Under the pseudonym E. B. Walters, Ednah writes contemporary romance. SLOW BURN, the first contemporary romance with suspense, was released in April 2011. It is the first book in the Fitzgerald family series. Since then she has published four more books in this series. She's presently working on book six.

You can visit her online at www.ednahwalters.com or www.ebwalters.com. She’s also on Facebook, twitter, Google-plus, and Romance Blog, YA blog.

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Seeress Release Event Teaser, Review & Excerpt + #Giveaway

Seeress

Runes Series

Book #3

Ednah Walters

Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy

Release Date: April 28th 2014

Publisher: Firetrail Publishing

ISBN: 978-1311363312

ASIN: B00JZ1D4QC

Pages: 296

Goodreads Rating:  4.61

My Rating: 5.0

Book Description:

I love Torin St. James...
I need his strength…
But someone from his past wants me dead.

Raine Cooper is certain of two things: her love for Torin St. James and her destiny to be a powerful seeress. But when she starts having premonitions, they are unclear and disturbing. Worse, they involve Torin. With her mother gone, her father dying, and her best friend in Hel, she is not sure who to talk to.

But when the visions become more personal and she foresees her future with Torin threatened by someone from his past, Raine becomes desperate for answers. Just her luck two new students arrive at her school and they seem to have answers. When with them, her powers are enhanced and her visions become clear. There is only one problem: Torin forbids Raine to see the two girls.

Can their love survive without trust?

My Take On The Book:

How do you start a review on a book you wish you’d never finished and want to re-read again and again…. Oh that’s right, I just did it lol ;). So lets skip the formalities and get right into the ‘why’ of my rating.

The Great (Pros):

• Witches. I love witches lol. So its no surprise that I was pretty stocked when one of my favorite series introduced them. Sure there has been mention of them and tons of magic since book 1 but not the actual she-bang so it was a nice refresher.

• Torin & Raine. Pffttt like I could write a pros and cons list and not include this swoon worthy couple. ;)

• The Guys. We get a nice healthy dose of all the men we love. Although I could have done with a bit more of Echo and Andris snark.

• Cora. This girl is just awesome so I loved that she was included in this story but if I’m honest with myself she’s not to prominent in this story. But her last line in this book totally had me reaching for my copies of book 1, 2 and 2.5 so I could re-read the epicness!

• New Characters. I like when you get to meet new character in a series. It gives the already awesome characters the ability to grow and interact, so we get to see them in different situations. But I love it more we you become invested in those characters as much as the leads.

• Character Growth. This book really focuses of Raine… way more as a singular person than part of a couple. You really get to see her grow up and I loved that. She’s not the only one with character growth but her evolution is the most prominent.

• Eririk. I’ve grown to love his character immensely since book 2 and I was so happy to have a dose of Eririk in this one as well… tho, he’s not in this nearly enough.

• Honestly…. I loved everything <3

The Not So Great (Cons):

Umm that the story ended? There was no love triangle in this one… thank god. And the only problem I had with this book was that I finished reading it and I have to wait for the next release. But I guess I have to be a good little fan and wait patiently for the next installment. Oh and Eririk needs his happily ever after already! K thanks ;)

5 Quills

If I had to pick a book in this series that I felt was the best then this would definitely take the top slot. It’s epic in all its epicness.

Excerpt from Seeress

In-between classes, I cocked my ear to catch the song again. No such luck.

Lunch time, Torin was waiting outside my class, a group of girls hanging on his every word. One reached up and brushed his shirt. That was crossing the line. I stake my claim when I reached his side, sliding my hand into his. They took off. “Groupies?”

He laughed. “No.”

“Next time Leanna Finch strokes your chest, I’ll break her fingers.”

“Who’s Leanna?”

I forgave him for not noticing. Girls were always pushing boundaries like damn predator checking for weaknesses. Someone needed to tell them Torin and I was tight. Fortified like Fort Knox. “Have you seen Ingrid?”

“No.” He stroked my cheek with his knuckles. “Are we eating here or at home? I can make us something.”

I wanted to stay there and let him stroke me. His touch was intoxicating. But first things first. “Okay, but I need to ask Ingrid something first.”

He went still. “About?”

“Something.” I reached up and kissed him. “Go. I’m right behind you.”

He didn’t look happy leaving me behind, which was sweet.

“I won’t take long,” I added.

He nodded. With a fingertip brush across my cheek, he disappeared into the men’s room to find a portal. I shook my head. Sometimes he could be so possessive. He hadn’t had a relationship in centuries and was learning to adjust to ours, which hadn’t exactly been smooth. What mattered was we loved it each other, knew it and cherished out time together. Whatever bumps laid ahead, and I was sure the Norns weren’t done with us, I was determined to never let them destroy what we had.

I turned the corner and saw Cora at the cafeteria entrance. Her lunch schedule depended on whether or not Echo was around. She waved.

“Please tell me you’re eating here. Please. Echo will be gone most of today and evening,” Cora explained. “There was a fire at some nursing home in Seattle.”

“I’m heading home, but you can join us. Torin already left to make something.”

She sighed melodramatically and looked around the cafeteria. “I don’t want to be a third wheel.”

“You won’t be.”

“Nah. Go enjoy your man.” She waved and I turned to see three girls from the swim team, Kicker, Sonya and Tess. “I’ll join the girls and catch up on the latest gossip. See you tonight.”

“You want to come and watch The Originals online? I missed last two episodes.”

Her eyes widened. “Ohmigod, the poor, damaged, just-needs-to-be-loved Klaus. I have to get my Klaus fix every week. I’ve even gotten Echo to tolerate him. Okay, I’ll watch with you, so we can hate on some witches. I also want your opinion on something.”

“Okay.” Ingrid, her cheerleader friends, and their jock boyfriends walked in.

Cora beamed at me and gave me a quick hug. “You’re the best.”

Everyone at Ingrid’s looked up questioningly when I stopped by their table. “What?”

“Where’s Torin?” a girl asked.

“Around. You know I can actually breathe without him. Ingrid.” I indicated outside with a nod and took off.

“What’s going on?” she asked, sounding a bit worried.

“I want to pick your brain.” Some of the students were hanging out on the deck. Others threw football in the grassy area along the building. It was still cold, but the sun was up and diehards were already wearing shorts. I found an area away from the others and faced her.

“You are beginning to worry me,” Ingrid said. “If this is about Andris—”

“No, this is about me. Do you remember I told you last night that I heard the woman sing during my vision?”

She nodded. “Varðlokur.”

“Varo-what?”

“The warding or spirit-summoning song. We sing it before the Seeress goes into a trance. What about it?”

“I thought I heard it this morning.”

Her frown deepened. “Where?”

“Here at school. What does that mean?” I saw a movement from the corner of my eyes and turned to look. It was Blaine. He waved.

“I don’t know. I guess whoever sang the song last night is a student here.”

“But the Seeress was older. At least, she sounded older.”

“Uh, that’s because the Seeress never does the singing. Someone else does. You sure it wasn’t the same voice?”

I nodded. Someone working with a Seeress was here at my school. “Is Blaine waiting for you?” He was talking to friends but he kept looking in our direction.

Ingrid waved to him. “No. Do you want me to point her out when I recognize her?”

“You can do that?”

She shrugged. “Oh, yes. It’s like, uh, having a witch radar. Why do you think Maliina hated you from the moment she saw you?”

“Uh, because Andris was being a total douche?”

She laughed. “That came second. My sister was a powerful Seidr witch, but in you, she saw something else. Something she’d never seen before and she was jealous. Maliina always wanted to be important and, uh, revered. Back at home, they did, but it wasn’t enough. Then she met Andris and he turned her. But he took her away from home and her adoring fans. She stopped being important and she didn’t like it. That’s why she joined the Norns. She was very ambitious.”

It didn’t excuse what she’d done, but it made sense. “So what did she see in me?”

Ingrid shrugged. “A more powerful witch, I guess. I’m not as strong as Maliina, but I should be able to spot the witch here at school. I’ll let you know when I do.”

“Thanks.” I really liked this new Ingrid. She stopped by the group with Blaine, said something to him and disappeared inside the building. Blaine followed her. I went to the nearest restroom and headed home to Torin.

About The Author 

EDNAH WALTERS grew up reading Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys and dreaming of one day writing her own stories. She is a stay-at-home mother of five humans and two American short-hair cats (one of which has ADHD) and a husband. When she is not writing, she’s at the gym doing Zumba or doing things with her family, reading, traveling or online chatting with fans.

Ednah is the author of The Guardian Legacy series, a YA fantasy series about children of the fallen angels, who fight demons and protect mankind. AWAKENED, the prequel was released by Pill Hill Press in September 2010 with rave reviews. BETRAYED, book one in the series was released by her new publisher Spencer Hill Press in June 2012 and HUNTED, the third installment, was released March 2013. She’s working on the next book in the series, FORGOTTEN. Visit her at www.ednahwalters.com.

Ednah also writes YA paranormal romance. RUNES is the first book in her new series. IMMORTALS is book 2. She just released book 3, GRIMNIRS December 2013. Read more about this series and the world she's created here www.runestheseries.com.

Under the pseudonym E. B. Walters, Ednah writes contemporary romance. SLOW BURN, the first contemporary romance with suspense, was released in April 2011. It is the first book in the Fitzgerald family series. Since then she has published five more books in this series. She's presently working on book seven. You can visit her online at or www.ebwalters.com.

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Review on the Runes Series by Ednah Walters (Book 1 & 2)

Runes

Runes #1

Ednah Walters

Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy

Release Date: June 8, 2013

Publisher: Firetrail Publishing

ISBN: 978-0983429760

ASIN: B00CP4YKTG

Goodreads Rating: 4.14

My Raiting: 4.5

Summary:

Seventeen-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James—a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her.

Raine is drawn to Torin’s dark sexiness against her better judgment, until he saves her life with weird marks and she realizes he is different. But by healing her, Torin changes something inside Raine. Now she can’t stop thinking about him. Half the time, she’s not sure whether to fall into his arms or run.

Scared, she sets out to find out what Torin is. But the closer she gets to the truth the more she uncovers something sinister about Torin. What Torin is goes back to an ancient mythology and Raine is somehow part of it. Not only are she and her friends in danger, she must choose a side, but the wrong choice will cost Raine her life

My Thoughts

I admit, I went about this reviewing thing backwards lol, because I started reading this series with book 2.5 Grimnirs. I absolutely adored this vook, the stosy was enthralling, I read through book one within a couple of hours and knew I had to jump into book 2 immediately. I blame the cliffhanger ending for my chewed up nails and my lack of sufficient sleep, I was on edge and I needed to know what would happen to Raine.

I'm not a particular fan of love triangle but this one felt more like a love square or octagon or w.e and my heart ached for everyone inolved. In truth, there is sooooo much I want to write but I'm scared to give away something crucial.

The story itself started slow, like really slow ( but it wasn't a bad slow) and I felt like the romance between Raine and Eirik was just too forced and unnatural. Both their hearts were somewhere else. I love the dude, he seems like such a good person but I'm team Torin in this one!.

Let me just say though..... I love the Inuyasha shout out when they mention the manga and talk about Lord Sesshomaru... thats my favorite Manga/Anime! I was obssesed with the whole Feudal Japan thing and for this book to mention it, kinda made my day lol.

Immortals Runes #2 Ednah Walters

Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy

Release Date: August 5, 2013

Publisher: Firetrail Publishing

ISBN: 978-0983429777

ASIN: B00EBTGGCW

Goodreads Rating: 4.34

My Raiting: 5

Summary:

Nothing can stop Raine Cooper when she wants something...

Raine finally knows that her gorgeous neighbor, Torin St. James, is a legend straight out of Norse mythology, and that her feelings for him are strong. Torin is crazy about Raine too, breaking the one rule he lives by: Never fall for a mortal. The problem is he no longer remembers her, his memories erased by Norns—Norse destiny deities—to punish her for defying them.

So Raine comes up with a plan...

She will make Torin forget his one rule a second time and fall in love with her all over again. 

But she quickly learns that well-laid plans do not work when dealing with deities and supernatural beings. Desperate, Raine makes choices that could not only tear her and Torin further apart, but lead to the destruction of everything and everyone she loves.

My Thoughts

Well hot dang! This book deserves the 5 stars! While I enjoyed the other 2 books, this was by far the best in the series.

There are some minor inconsictenies between the 3 its nothing to get your panties in a twist. I adore Torin & Raine in this book their connction just seems so profound. ::Sigh:: <3 Andris grows on you and so does Ingrid... but I kind of wish we knew more about her. 

Now lets talk about Eirik. Poor beautiful Eirik, the lovey Deity. My heart will forever hurt for this kid, I'm pretty sure Ms. Walters has it out for him, cause he really never gets a break. Hi life kind of sucks.

But truth be told I think what I liked most about these books are the characters. Raine's mom, is a solid character who loves her family so much. Her father, a fighter. Lavinia, a lovely mentor... The Valkeries everyone of them. The horrible Norns and Maliina the crazy bish who is so horrifically vile she give Hel and the Norns a run for their money. Finding out why the Norns want Raine was the highlight of my nght and I can't wait for Book 3 'Seeres' to come out!

My Favorite Quotes for Book 1 & 2

Oh, so I'm your boyfriend?" His eyebrows shot up again and met the lock of hair on his forehead.

I reached up and swept the bangs aside. "You claimed me back there, so I have no choice but to take pity on you and claim you, too." -Book 2 (Torin and Raine)

Don't do that," Torin said in a hard voice, his eyes frosty as he stared at Lavina. "You have no idea what Raine's been through at the hands of those Norns, so don't belittle what she's done or talk to her like she doesn't know what she's talking about. Let her speak. Please."

Silence filled the room. If I wasn;t in love with hime, I would have fallen for him hard right there and then. - Book 2 (Torin and Raine)

 "Are you absolutely sure about your feelings for him? I mean, if I were to kiss you right now, you wouldn't be tempted to rip my clothes off and have your way with me?" - Book 2 (Eirik)

"My eyes would dilate, my heart would beat harder, and I'd start panting like a cocker spaniel after chasing its tail." He laughed. I went for the kill. "You're an amazing kisser, and I'm only human." Book 2 (Raine) 

 "Cute. Nice meeting you, Raine with an E." - Book 1 (Torin)

"Magic?" My hands fisted. I was in trouble, and he was messing around. "You know what? Stay away from me, Blue Eyes. Don't talk to me or even acknowledge we know each other when our pths cross again."

Blue Eyes?" he asked.... - Book 1 (Torin and Raine) 

Read My Review on Book 2.5 (Click the image)

About The Author 

EDNAH WALTERS grew up reading Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys and dreaming of one day writing her own stories. She is a stay-at-home mother of five humans and two American short-hair cats (one of which has ADHD) and a husband. When she is not writing, she’s at the gym doing Zumba or doing things with her family, reading, traveling or online chatting with fans.

Ednah is the author of The Guardian Legacy series, a YA fantasy series about children of the fallen angels, who fight demons and protect mankind. AWAKENED, the prequel was released by Pill Hill Press in September 2010 with rave reviews. BETRAYED, book one in the series was released by her new publisher Spencer Hill Press in June 2012 and HUNTED, the third installment, will be released April 2013. She’s working on the next book in the series, FORGOTTEN. Visit her at www.ednahwalters.com

Ednah also writes YA paranormal romance. RUNES is the first book in her new series. IMMORTALS is book 2. She is presently working on book 3, GRIMNIRS (Release date TBA). Read more about this series and the world she's created here www.runestheseries.com

Under the pseudonym E. B. Walters, Ednah writes contemporary romance. SLOW BURN, the first contemporary romance with suspense, was released in April 2011. It is the first book in the Fitzgerald family series. Since then she has published four more books in this series. She's presently working on book six. You can visit her online at or www.ebwalters.com.

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