Aether Bound: A Laguna Beach Contemporary Portal Fantasy Adventure

It started out slow. Seeing Demons on people and hearing what they say can be a little unnerving, at least to me it would. Lil is different though. She has been seeing them for a long time now. Even got rid of some. Then the story exploited and took off at high speed. Turned out to be a very good story. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Seeing demons on people's shoulders not nothing compared to the problems our main MS Lil has to content with. I like her. She's strong, compassionate and devoted to her brother. She has other "gifts" she uses daily or at least while she is working. Action, with just a hit of a budding romance (hopefully to her anchor to the land.) The book ends with a HFN vibe. So if you like the story line (and I know you will) you can continue. If not (and I don't think you won't like this wonderful story) you can leave without feeling like there is a cliffhanger . There is more adventure and trouble for Lil . I like her friends. They are solid and willing to help even when she thinks they shouldn't because they may get hurt. The story line, world building are excellent. I love the world picture in the book. You can see and feel what each person is going through. Can't wait for the next adventure. I was given this book as an ARC through Bookfunnel with no obligation for my honest review.

Megan Haskell delivers another superbly well-crafted fantasy! Between her stunning world-building and high-tension thriller, this book is a page turner. I hate using cliches, but hey, when it’s accurate, I just have to throw it out there. Seriously, I had planned on making this story last a week. But I finished in three days. I just couldn’t stop at the end of a chapter; I had to know more! She had me hooked from the first page. I love Lil, the main character, and her quirky and fun compatriots at the bar are folks I could easily go down to Pacific Beach (or any other SoCal beach) and meet in one of the local hangouts. They’re real and they’re interesting. And Lil’s “gift” is very imaginative. I can see where there’s plenty more to explore, and I can’t wait for the rest of the books in the series! I also thoroughly enjoyed Megan’s playing with…mythology…I have to be careful to avoid spoilers. Suffice it to say, her approach is unique in my experience, and very fun! But don’t let my emphasis on fun make you think there’s no fear/tension/danger. There’s plenty, as well as hurt and anger. It’s a great read from a talented author, and again, I look forward to what’s next.