Rain Chaser, Book 1
Synopsis: Being Chosen was supposed to be a gift.
That’s what Tallulah Corentine’s parents told her when they handed her over to the Rain Chasers on her seventh birthday. It was an honor to be born with a destiny, to be hand selected by the gods before taking her first breath. She should be overjoyed.
Twenty years later, Tallulah is still waiting for the gift. She might have the power of the storm at her fingertips, but she’s spent her whole adult life living under a cloud.
A cross-country trip to find the wayward son of Seth, god of the storm, turns into a fight for her life when she dupes Death out of a valuable treasure. With only a wily con man, a dangerously handsome bad-luck priest, and a lot of lightning to help her, can she deliver the package and keep herself out of an early grave?
Or will Seth be looking for a new Rain Chaser before it’s all over?
Review: I was very curious to discover this Sierra Dean series. I love everything about mythology, so how could I resist this one?
Tallulah Corentine was raised to become the priestess of a God. She was marked for that and yet it is not an easy life, far from it. She must listen and do whatever is asked of her. But here it is, as she has recovered an object from another God, she finds herself in an uncomfortable situation. Death, itself, wants to make her and her God pay for the theft of her precious. She therefore found herself in a race against time to save her life, but also that of Seth’s son whom she did not know about. Fortunately for her, she will be accompanied by another priest, very handsome, to help her.
I had a good time with this novel and I thought the ideas were pretty cool! We will gradually discover the world in which Tallulah lives and evolves, and things are far from easy. She will meet several Gods for our greatest pleasure and how to resist her fennec? Impossible, even if he is annoying!
I must, however, express a little downside… Indeed, I found that the world was not really well explained, and I found that it a little unfortunate even though it may be later on. Other points also disturbed me a little. Especially when our heroine finds herself in hell, when she has to escape and, for that, she has to test Orpheus and walk a path without turning around, whatever happens. But she turns around, and there are no consequences. I must admit, I didn’t understand.
In any case, I’m quite curious to read on.
Sophia Rose
Ah, bummer that the world building was under-developed. The rest of it does sound fabulous. Loved getting your thoughts on this one.
Melliane
the idea was really intriguing
blodeuedd
I never read more…
Nadene
This one is new to me.
Carole Rae
Ooo boo. Bummer the world building wasn’t the best
Melliane
yeah…
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
You keep finding these cool urban fantasies. First books are really hard, I am hoping the world is better explained in the next book,.
Melliane
Me too
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I haven’t read this author before. This one sounds good despite its issues. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
Melliane
it was good but it could have been so much more
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I’ve always wanted to give her books a try. This is the first of a series, so maybe I’ll put it on my list.
Melliane
you should try the Secret McQueen one, I loved them up to book 8
Anne - Books of My Heart
I know this author. I haven’t read all of her Secret series yet. First books in a series are often hard with the world building. I hope the next one is better for you.
Melanie Simmons
Sierra Dean is an author that I’ve wanted to try. I’m sorry that the story wasn’t as well explained as you would’ve liked. Maybe the next book will explain more.
herding cats
Great cover! That’s too bad it wasn’t built up quite enough but it still sounds interesting.