Shanti is an awesome female warrior who can kill a person with her mind or her sword. She comes from a society where women and men are equal in rank and power. They also had no problems with nudity which is the only thing I would have changed. Let's face it, most nudists are people that NOBODY wants to see naked. Plus, nudism? Kind of unsanitary in my eyes. Put on some damn clothes and we'll talk. Until then, please don't sit on my furniture.So, when Shanti's town is wiped-out, she goes out to s...

*** 4 ***A buddy read with the kick-ass ladies @ The MacHalo Freaks!I wrote this fun and peppy review for this warrior woman led Fantasy, but my PC ate it and I am to tired right now to try to replicate it... However, I have to let you guys know about this bloody but still comparatively light Fantasy about Shanti, a young woman with martial and mental powers, who has been chosen by her paltry remnants of a tribe to cross the continent in search for help. A big bad Evil dude is trying to take ove...

✅ Strong and badass main character✅ Secondary characters ✅ Banter / Funny moments✅ Action✅ Pace and Plot✅ Powers✅🆗 World-building4.5 starsWhat a pleasant surprise! This book is a real fast-paced page-turner. I did not think that I would enjoy it that much. Shanti is a young woman with unparalleled mental powers, and also happens to be a kickass warrior. She has been chosen by her people, just before they were all killed or forced to hide, to cross the continent in search of help. A warlord is tr...

*SQUEEZES THIS INTO MY BUSY SCHEDULE*THIS WAS FANTASTIC IN EVERY BUTT-OUT WAY.Give me some time to gather my thoughts. I may or may not post it. I'm on a tight schedule here folks.But believe me when I say that this book is a MUST READ. I am going to read the sequel right after this post and I think I just made the smartest life decision ever.My gathered thoughts: Available10 OUT 5 STARS!The synopsis at the back was what sold me. The story inside didn't disappoint and it wasn't a readbait at all...

I don't normally rate books I can't finish, but I will have to from now on to prevent the Goodreads recommendation algorithm from recommending similar books to this one. * * * * *This book came to me highly recommended by a friend who loves the Kate Daniels series, so of course I had to give it a try.Unfortunately, it's not for me. But this time, I think it's the book's fault for the simple fact that the writing is just not... any good. It comes off as very awkward and juvenile to me, not unlike...

MacHalo buddy read on September 2!New favorite series!

Previous rating: 4 stars.New rating: 8 stars.➻ Why the higher rating, you ask? Because I'm an idiot, that's why. Or because I was drunk the first time I read this. Or high. Or both. Because Shanti is even more awesome than I remembered her to be. And even funnier. And even more badass. And because Cayan is not entirely unpleasant. And because I'm in love with the Honor Guard kids. And because Sanders is much cooler than I remembered. And because the plot isn't kind of messy and the writing isn't...

ChosenThe Warrior Chronicles, Book 1By: K. F. BreeneNarrated by: Caitlin DaviesThis book takes the reader to a very unique world with a variety of settlements, some violent. Our gal of the story is from a town that has an occasional child born with a gift. A way to use the mind. Certain people want to get these people with gifts to use them as weapons. After her village and town is destroyed, she was able to escape. Over a year later, she is found starving and dehydrated by another group. Come t...

Shanti has spent her whole life training to be a warrior, she is the Chosen one, the one who is meant to be the saviour of her people, and trying to live up to that has cost her everything. Now her people are in hiding and she has been alone for a year, searching for allies who can help her defeat their enemies. She is desperate and on the verge of starvation when a band of soldiers rescue her and take her back to their home town to recover. All she really wants is to heal up and get enough supp...

This was surprisingly really really great. Unique might be the correct word. Shanti was a foreigner new to Western lands and her culture shock/struggle w the language along with everyones reaction to the 'strange foreign woman' was so so funny to read. Her lil honor squad was really entertaining too. I liked how the physical and mental weapons coincided in this world. They engaged in mental warfare and their 'gifts' allowed them to slice into minds but they didn't only rely on that, rather using...

A good start to an intriguing new series. I LOVED the banter and the main characters.But, but, but.......just a little nitpick. This is set in medieval times, right? The dialogue and smart ass comments are way too modern to be realistic to the story. Usually, I'd ignore it because otherwise it's a great book. But since the author is witholding the booty times with the schmexy Cayan I think I can be a butthead and hold out a star. I know...I have issues. But really. That's IT?!?!?! That kiss, a b...

Although this book wasn't recommended to me directly, I did choose to read it because of a Goodreads friend's review and I have to say that I am glad I followed her lead! Ms Breene is a new author to me, one that I haven't come across before. Her writing, for me personally, didn't hit home immediately but I have to say it didn't take long for it to grab me. Around 7% into the book and I was intrigued with the plot and the characters alike. The story kept me engaged throughout the book, Shanti...

The usual ingredients of typical UF in an epic fantasy setting.Female MC is kick-ass, great with a sword, does not fit in and breaks the accepted behaviours of a woman. Good-looking, smarter than anybody else, independent, rude to others and very self-assured, but deep down a moral and good person. The male lead it tall, dark/blonde and handsome, well built, a great leader and fighter, just, moraled, principled, finds her tremendously annoying, but will fall for her eventually. Bad guys are over...

“You are welcomed to try to kill me.”“I have tried. It hasn’t gone well so far. But I am still hopeful.” This was great!I had super low expectations going into this, because, let’s be honest, sometimes the Machalo choices are a little suspect, just check out this and this for examples of some of our more questionable choices.But what a pleasant surprise this turned out to be. “Come Again?”“I would love to come the first time, but the man of my choosing is not interested.” Shanti is the best

Buddy Read with the MacHalos and it was AMAZING, but the full review will have to wait bc I need to start the second book. Like right now.

Buddy read with the MacHalos Who designed this ridiculous cover? Shanti is described as blonde, pale, purple eyed. Epic fail.Shanti is a badass killing machine with magical powers. It's awesome and she's a hardass. She's not some send me flowers and love me, love me, because I'm a chick, even if I know how to fight kind of woman. She's a 'I will fuck you up' kind. She's not afraid to put anyone in their place, no matter rank, societal position, size, age, etc. If she thinks you need a good kick

I love those days when Amazon gives me that one recommendation that makes reading all the other sub par stories worthwhile. This book is not perfect, I wont say that it is. But there is that magic in the characters and the story that will draw you in and leave you wanting for more (basically trying to find some news online about when the author might actually release the sequel..sadly to no avail though!) I loved Shanti's character - she is funny, tough, doesn't like to play games or beat around...