A Mirror Among Shattered Glass by Romarin Demetri

A Mirror Among Shattered Glass
(The Supernatural London Underground, #1)
by Romarin Demetri

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Just released: June 4, 2016
Publisher: Block 13 Publishing
Genre: Urban Fantasy, New Adult
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Rating: 3

The Supernatural London Underground series:
A Mirror Among Shattered Glass
book 2 - tba

First sentence(s):
It was early morning, and even though the omnipresent "they" say there is a time for everything, there had never been and would never be a good time for what he was about to do.

Unable to contain the deadly nature of her family secret and powers, nine-teen year old Romarin Demetri hails from California, U.S.A, to unearth her heritage as a descendant of serial-killer, Countess Bathory, the woman that lent Dracula his legend, and cursed Romarin with an appetite for blood.

Unenthusiastic about relocating to her birth city of London, a charming paranormal investigator with claim to the throne could change her mind, as he leads her to the only living and distant relative she has: a raven-haired recluse named Talia, who has taken refuge in an old castle in the heart of the city, and doesn’t seem to have a heart of her own.

After a rough introduction to the lethal, inappropriate, and enchantingly sarcastic people she calls her housemates, perhaps the other misfits will be her first true friends; However, as much as these people are like her, they still have hidden vendettas, a taste for revenge, and will struggle between what is just, and what will settle their psychological upheaval. There is only one way for Romarin to become part of the Supernatural London Underground: Can she be the one who challenges them to put down their ghosts and demons and make their world together?

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My two-bits:

I found this book to be an introduction to a series that was heavy on the "getting to know you" aspect. It presented many characters and some of their backgrounds along with the main character.

Most of the time, the reading felt like hanging out with friends more than following a specific storyline.

There was some action and romance to hold my interest to the end.

About the author:

Romarin Demetri is a story crafter who loves black coffee, traveling abroad, and when her characters come home in some sort of trouble she swears she didn’t invent. Pulling from her B.A. in English and Psychology, her debut series, The Supernatural London Underground, is a blend of fantasy ground in reality, and a world a reader can truly escape to. As an eccentric and reader, she still enjoys creating the alternate reality in her urban fantasy series (more than anything!), and her interactive world waits for you at RomarinDemetri.com.

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* review copy courtesy of author

Happy release: A Mirror Among Shattered Glass by Romarin Demetri

A Mirror Among Shattered Glass
(The Supernatural London Underground, #1)
by Romarin Demetri
Just released: June 4, 2016
Amazon | Goodreads
Unable to contain the deadly nature of her family secret and powers, nine-teen year old Romarin Demetri hails from California, U.S.A, to unearth her heritage as a descendant of serial-killer, Countess Bathory, the woman that lent Dracula his legend, and cursed Romarin with an appetite for blood.

Unenthusiastic about relocating to her birth city of London, a charming paranormal investigator with claim to the throne could change her mind, as he leads her to the only living and distant relative she has: a raven-haired recluse named Talia, who has taken refuge in an old castle in the heart of the city, and doesn’t seem to have a heart of her own.

After a rough introduction to the lethal, inappropriate, and enchantingly sarcastic people she calls her housemates, perhaps the other misfits will be her first true friends; However, as much as these people are like her, they still have hidden vendettas, a taste for revenge, and will struggle between what is just, and what will settle their psychological upheaval. There is only one way for Romarin to become part of the Supernatural London Underground: Can she be the one who challenges them to put down their ghosts and demons and make their world together?

Stacking the Shelves - 3.12.16

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For Review:

A Mirror Among Shattered Glass
(The Supernatural London Underground, #1)
by Romarin Demetri
-Urban Fantasy, New Adult
courtesy of author - Thanks!
Amazon | Goodreads
Book giveaway (here)

Love Charms and Other Catastrophes
by Kimberly Karalius
-Fantasy, YA
courtesy of Swoon Reads - Thanks!
Amazon | Goodreads

AND watched: in theatre

The Mermaid (2016)
Director: Stephen Chow
Writers: Hing-Ka Chan, Stephen Chow, Chi Keung Fung
Miu-Kei Ho, Ivy Kong, Si-Cheun Lee, Zhengyu Lu, Kan-Cheung Tsang
Starring: Chao Deng, Yun Lin, Show Luo
-Drama, Fantasy, Romance, China | imdb | my rating: 5
Xuan's estate project involving reclamation of the sea threatens the livelihood of the mermaids who rely on the sea to survive. Shan is dispatched to stop Xuan and this leads them into falling for each other. Out of his love for Shan, Xuan plans to stop the reclamation. Unfortunately, Shan and the other mermaids are hunted by a hidden organisation and Xuan has to save Shan before it's too late...

=====> LOVED it! I laughed, cried, boo-ed and cheered. FYI: this is currently a hit in China. I fell in love with this and watched it twice! Can't wait to get the DVD.

AND watched: on DVD

Goldfinger (1964)
Director: Guy Hamilton
Screenplay: Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn
Based on book by: Ian Fleming
Starring: Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman
-Action, Adventure, Thriller | imdb | list | my rating: 5
Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve.

=====> Continuing to work through all the Bond films (here). Can't help laughing at the character name, Pussy Galore.

Cruel Intentions (1999)
Director/Screenplay: Roger Kumble
Based on book: Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon
-Drama, Romance | imdb | my rating: 5
Two wealthy step-siblings of an elite Manhattan prep school make a wager: to de-flower the new headmaster's daughter before the start of term.

=====> Great re-make set in modern day. I mostly wanted to see Ryan and Reese acting together. Loved them.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Director: David Fincher
Screenplay: Steven Zaillian
Based on book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer
-Crime, Drama, Mystery | imdb | my rating: 5
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander, a young computer hacker.

=====> I saw the 2009 version with Noomi Rapace which was good. But, I wanted to see this version after watching Rooney Mara in Carol to see how she portrayed the Lisbeth character. She nailed it just like Noomi.

Also, wanted to watch this before reading The Girl in the Spider's Web (Millennium, #4) by David Lagercrantz as a movie version of it is in the making as well. If I can get it, I will watch the tv series, Millenium (2010) that continues the story of Lisbeth and Mikael.

Insurgent (2015)
Director: Robert Schwentke
Screenplay: Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman, Mark Bomback
Based on book: Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James
-Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller | imdb | my rating: 5
Beatrice Prior (Tris) must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side.

=====> Wanted to get ready for Allegiant due out March 18! I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this better than Divergent. The special effects and action sequences were good.

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