Book Review: Claymore Vol 27 - Silver Eyed Warriors

Title - Claymore Vol 27 - Silver Eyed Warriors

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #26

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - March 3rd 2015
Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 27^th and final vol it’s all come down to Clare to save the day. She’s always been the weakest warrior but that’s always been assumed because she had Theresa not a yoma inside of her. All she had to do was remember and it set’s Theresa free to fight Priscilla after all she’s the one of the strongest warriors. While the claymore’s look on Theresa makes quick work of Cassandra and Priscilla saving the day and giving Clare what she needed most.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot from the Clare in the beginning of the series.  While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking and she’s had to deal with a lot throughout the series. We’ve gotten to know most of Clare’s fellow warriors throughout the series. We have also gotten to know Raki as he grew from child to man throughout the series.  

I’ve recently gotten into Manga the last few months and having a general idea from binge watching the anime on Netflix it was a great choice. I love the concept for the Claymore a hybrids created using parts from the monsters that are put in the warriors giving them supernatural abilities. Claymore is an action packed horror series with supernatural elements that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Claymore’s are created to fight the monsters that threaten the humans, but we learned that maybe the monsters are created as well. The characters are great I found myself connecting with several of them throughout the series. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I highly recommend that if you liked the anime or just like horror kick ass heroines that you check it out. I very much loved it.I'm sad it's over but at least I'll be able to read it again.  

Book Review: Claymore Vol 26 - A Blade From Far Away

Title - Claymore Vol 26 - A Blade From Far Away

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #26

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - March 3rd 2015
Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 26^th Vol the battles continue as the Claymores attempt to take out Priscilla even with the help of the awakened beings they don’t’ seem to be the match. As the battle continues they are pushed to the limits wearing Clare down in the battle as a former 47 she is one of the weakest and just can’t keep up with the others. Things may start going in their favor when they destroy Priscilla t last but it’s short lived because of her regeneration she’s back only this time she’s eaten the Abyssal and is adding the awakened to her body. We do catch a glimpse of what Isley told Raki so maybe he will show up in the last book.   

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m almost done.

Book Review: Vol 25 Sword of the Dark Deep

Title - Claymore Vol 25 Sword of the Dark Deep

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #25

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - November 4th 2014
Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Priscilla, whose monstrous savagery was reawakened in the previous battle, is bent on absorbing the power of those who fell in her wake and destroying the rebel Claymores. Raki and several former top warriors band together with a defensive plan, but even their skills may be no match against Priscilla’s poisoned wrath. Meanwhile, the terrifying Yoma-based creature coalescing outside of the holy city of Rabona may seek to defeat Priscilla…but it may also be seeking the defeat of the rebel warriors!

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 25^th volume the claymores are locked in a heated battle with an awakened being that’s bent on destroying the holy city and eating the soldiers. However with the help of Clarice and Miata they just be able to save the city, but this will be her first time awakening will they be able to control her and bring her back? While they deal with the awakened in the city Priscilla continues her fight against the rival that matches her power. The awakened ones continue their assault against the abyssal one hoping to bring out the ego she was famous for.  

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m almost done.

Book Review: Claymore Vol 24: Army of the underworld

Title - Claymore  Vol 24: Army of the underworld 

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #24

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - June 4th 2013
Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Priscilla, whose monstrous savagery was reawakened in the previous battle, is bent on absorbing the power of those who fell in her wake and destroying the rebel Claymores. Raki and several former top warriors band together with a defensive plan, but even their skills may be no match against Priscilla’s poisoned wrath. Meanwhile, the terrifying Yoma-based creature coalescing outside of the holy city of Rabona may seek to defeat Priscilla…but it may also be seeking the defeat of the rebel warriors!

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 24^th volume we have learned about the truth of the yoma and of the betrayal of the organization but they haven’t really had a chance to think about it. Heading off into battle dressed as the warriors they are to fight Cassandra.  However to the awakened beings watching to see how things are going to turn out it’s clear that they need all the help that they can get against her. While the Awakened beings jump in to stop the abyssal she proves that she may just be too powerful for even all of them. Priscilla has her own hands full fighting with an equally matched being. How will it turn out? 

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m about halfway done. I’m anxious to see how it’s all going to play out.

Book Review: Claymore Vol 23: Mark of the Warrior

Title - Claymore Vol 23: Mark of the Warrior

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #23

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - October 1st 2013

Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

A New York Times best selling, multi-arc, character-driven story with great battles and strong-willed females that will appeal to males and females alike.In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 23^rd volume Raki travels with the rebels by boat to beat Cassandra the abyssal to where Clare and the other warriors are now in a mass. The abyssal is being called to Pricilla and the girls are going to attempt to stop her from reaching Pricilla and being absorbed making her even harder to destroy. Upon returning Raki is able to pull Clare from the mass also releasing Pricilla and her now hosts. With death in both directions they need to make a stand against the rising odds. Will they be able to stop the battle headed their way or will the city be lost as well as them. 

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m about halfway done. I’m anxious to see how it’s all going to play out.

Book Review: Claymore Vol 22: Claws and Fangs of the Abyss

Title - Claymore Vol 22: Claws and Fangs of the Abyss

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #22

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - May 7th 2013

Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Sexy, sword-swinging ladies in an epic medieval monster hunt

In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

Rebel Claymores, the Organization that created them, and a host of reanimated top-level warriors clash with savage intensity. The Claymores’ demonic impulses are provoked, threatening to destroy their human consciousnesses. Meanwhile, Hysteria, animated by blind vengeance, grows stronger with each attack against her. Is it possible that the rebels will be defeated by their long-dead comrades?

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 22nd installment the long dead warriors of the past have returned this time more powerful and stronger than before. After a brutal fight between the Claymores the dead warriors awaken but two are drawn to a brutal battle leaving just the one for them to destroy. Working together they team up using all their skills to slay the abyssal in front of them but when it’s not enough they choose to use the other abyssal’s to slay her leading her into their vicious battle. What will happen with the remaining abyssal.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m about halfway done. I’m anxious to see how it’s all going to play out.

Book Review: Claymore Vol 21: Corpse of the Witch

Title - Claymore Vol 21: Corpse of the Witch

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #21

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - November 6th 2012

Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

A battle begins between rebel Claymore warriors and the Organization that created them. When the team of seven notorious rebel fighters is joined by an army of newly minted soldiers loyal to rebel leader Miria, it seems their victory is a foregone conclusion. Then the Organization releases its newest secret weapon: reanimated high-level warriors from past generations of Claymores.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 21st installment the rebel Claymore warriors have arrived at the organization and things look like they may just have what it takes to succeed in stopping them for good this time. Only something that’s been locked inside of the organization has been released the last chance they will get to destroy the rebels. They have released three revived former #1 claymores that will change the balance of power in the world if they should be successful in destroying the rebel claymore attack. Will the Miria and her newly joined rebel warriors have what it takes to destroy the three new warriors who have joined the fight? Will the rest of her rebel comrades arrive in time to stop them?

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m about halfway done. I’m anxious to see how it’s all going to play out.

Book Review: Claymore Vol 20: Remains of the Demon Claw

Title - Claymore Vol 20: Remains of the Demon Claw

Author - Norihiro Yagi

Series - Claymore #20

Genre - Horror Manga

Format - Kindle

Published - June 3rd 2011

Publisher - Viz Media LLC

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Rebel Claymores Deneve, Helen, and Yuma return to the Holy City of Rabona and find it under attack by Yoma hordes. An all-out battle ensues, after which Galatea informs the recently returned Claymores about Miria's solitary and likely doomed quest to bring down the Organization. As Helen and Deneve investigate in separate assays, it becomes clear that the Organization is creating novel and terrifying breeds of Yoma warriors.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 20th installment the girls are swarmed by yoma and awakened beings they assume the attack is because of Miria’s attack on the organization. Many of their home towns have been attacked by yoma and awakened beings let loose by the organization. Clare is locked into a ball of fleshy meat sealing away Priscilla for the time being. The only thing they can do is go after Miria but on the way they encounter other claymore warriors fighting against the overwhelming attacks of the male yoma. Banding together they just may have what it takes to stop the organization.    

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She's grown a lot in the last several volumes leading up to the battle in the north. After faking her death along with her fellow claymore's she's returned after seven years to battle the Organization. While she may not be the strongest she's determined and unwilling to give up. She's one of those underdog characters you can't help liking. We've seen a little of Raki having grown up into a man who fights yoma he’s been captured by the organization. Clare and Priscilla have been trapped in a ball of flesh locking them both away from the others.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. While it’s been a while I don’t think the anime has gone this far in the series. I don’t remember the girls taking on the organization which is where the story has turned. It’s interesting learning that the organization which has been creating claymores for a long time may not be the good guys after all. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight against the Yoma that they created. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to base on but I’m super addicted to them. They are perfect for when I have some downtime or when I feel like reading back to back. I already know that the ending is close as I’m about halfway done. I’m anxious to see how it’s all going to play out.

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This week
Everyone still has a little bit of the cold that just doesn't want to go away. I've got the sore throat as does my husband. The kids have the congestion and the cough. Hopefully this week it will go away. The month is over which is kind of sad because I was working so hard to finish as many book as possible. It was a great week though. 


Posts this past week you may have missed at TRD
Foodie Friday #5 - Jalapeno Cheese Bread
State of Destruction + Kindle fire Giveaway
Friday Reveal - Ashes in the Sky + Giveaway
#DustOffYourBookshelf
Blitz: Elementals The Prophecy of Shadows + Giveaway
T4T Nobody's Goddess and Crown of Ice + Giveaway
Waiting on Wednesday - Soldier
Blitz: Mafia Takeover + Giveaway
Release Week Blitz: Shearwater + Giveaway
Blitz: Dark Room + Giveaway
Cover Reveal: Love Me, Love Me Not 
Blitz: Even Angels Fall

Reviews

Follow Me Home by Cathy Woodman Review
The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige Review
The Witch Must Burn by Danielle Paige Review
Wickedly Dangerous by Deborah Blake Review
Wickedly Magical by Deborah Blake Review
Finished off Claymore just need to review them all. 

Newest additions to my shelves. 
For review

Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs From the Publisher Ace
Walk the Edge by Katie McGarry For review from Publisher

Purchased

Physical

Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Vanish by Sophie Jordan

Hidden by Sophie Jordan

Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld
Uglies & Pretties by Scott Westerfeld

Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly 

Dark Debt by Chloe Neill

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Illustrated 

eBooks

Gargoyle by Scarlet Dawn 

Forget Tomorrow by Pintip Dunn

Ash by Jaymin Eve and Leia Stone

F*ck Love by Tarryn Fisher 

Wickedly Ever After by Deborah Blake

Wickedly Wonderful by Deborah Blake

Thief of Lies by Brenda Drake

City of Light by Keri Arthur

This week was amazing!!!!!! So many lovely new exciting books!!!!!

I one clicked a lot of freebies way to many to list but I just can't seem to help myself when they are free. 

Around the blogosphere
Caffeinated Book Reviewer has her Take Control of your TBR Pile Challenge - Be sure to sign up I need too. 
Annelise @ The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange has a cool Characters Tag on her blog. She tagged me so I need to do it this week. 
Top Five Wednesday @ To Infinity and the Bookshop has a interesting post. 

This coming week @ TRD

It's the end of the month so who knows what's in tail for next month. 


I'm still an instagram addict you should check it out lots of fun!!!!
Find me (Here) I just reached 6K followers. 

I hope everyone has a great week. 

Book Review: Follow Me Home

Title - Follow Me Home

Author - Cathy Woodman

Series - Talyton St. George #8 can be read as a standalone

Genre - Contemporary Fiction, Romance

Publisher - Pegasus Books

Published July 15th 2015

Format - Paperback 

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

A charming and poignant romp through the love affairs—both hound and human—of a country-village midwife, from the international bestselling author of City Girl, Country Vet, set in Talyton St George, Britain's most romantic town.

Life has been tough lately for Zara, a recently divorced country midwife. Now living with her grandmother, it is hardly the ideal situation in which to get her life back on track. And then one day, love walks in, in the form of an abandoned puppy. From the start, Zara feels in over her head: she knows nothing about dogs, and has been afraid of them for most of her life. Yet she quickly comes to adore her new friend, despite the fact that the puppy causes havoc wherever they go. She is grateful when a local shepherd, Lewis, offers to help train her. But Lewis has an ulterior motive for helping. And though Zara may be able to trust him with her naughty dog, can she trust him with her bruised heart?

Review

I received Follow Me Home in return for an honest review from the publisher. While Follow Me Home is the 8^th in a series it is a standalone so no need to read the prior books. Zara is a midwife in a country town who has just gone through a divorce, but she and her now ex-husband are just friends. She’s living with her Grandmother above the shop that the family has owned for a long time. Zara’s twin sister has just given birth to a little girl as the book starts out and Zara has captured the attention of the hired shepherd. Zara can’t deny the attract she has towards Lewis but he’s a lot younger than her so she can’t imagine he sees her as anything but older.

One night while driving home Zara catches the reflection of eyes on the side of the road stopping she finds a pup attached to a rope that’s almost frozen. While she’s afraid of dogs her encounter with Lewis’s dogs has made her rescue the poor pup taking her to the vet. When the time comes to send Frosty to the sanctuary Zara can’t do it she adopts her going from dog hater to dog lover. As if Zara doesn’t have enough with her hands full of Frosty she finds out that Lewis does she her as a beautiful woman he’s interested in. What starts out as just a casual things turns into a whirlwind romance with up’s and downs but in the end it may just work out. Zara also has her ailing grandmother to take care and an ex-husband who just doesn’t want to get out of her life.

I like Zara she’s super sweet and I love that she rescued Frosty working so very hard to figure out how to make things work for both of them. After all Frosty is deaf which I can imagine is a struggle at least she has the help to figure out how to speak dog. I wasn’t sure about Lewis at first since he’s only in town for a limited time but it really works as the story progresses he’s very supportive and wants to make things work with Zara. I disliked her ex-husband right from the start than when he showed up at her place of work with his girlfriend was just icing on the cake and gave her the push to give him the boot. We also have a wide selection of fun characters in Zara’s life to keep her busy from little Poppy to her grandmother.

I’ve had this one sitting on my shelf for a while just haven’t gotten the chance to read it yet. Now that I have I wish I hadn’t waited because it’s really cute. I love a contemporary romance and Zara’s story while a little sad does have a happy ending with a lot of humor and happy moments mixed throughout the story. Zara’s past touched my heart it made me sad that she had issues having children, but she learned to deal with it and finding Frosty seemed to be just what she needed. I haven’t been to Britain yet but Talyton St George is exactly how I would have pictured it. I loved having a chance to get to know that town as well as Zara because she’s such a great character. It’s no surprise that Follow Me Home is a Happy ever after you knew it was coming and Zara ended up with the perfect guy. The characters are easy to connect with after all Zara stole a little piece of my heart. I enjoyed turning every page of Follow Me Home it’s a beautifully written story that captured my heart. I plan to read the rest of the series to enjoy more of Talyton St. George. Highly recommend for fans of contemporary romance.