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"This debut book is a fantastic kick-off for the budding Amazons series, and
author Lori Devoti imbues urban fantasy with new depth in creating her Amazons
and their descendants. The author's creativity and resultant storyline are a
beautiful blend of the real and fictional.... Amazon Ink sets a high bar for future installments in the new series. Filled
with continual plot twists, extraordinary characters, and endless creativity,
Devoti's cast of Amazons rejuvenates the urban fantasy genre, peopling her world
with a group of supernaturals that offers a welcome alternative to the dearly
loved yet too-familiar Others that frequent this genre's leading character
types." -- Curled Up With a Good Book
"Lori Devoti has demonstrated her ground-breaking talent in
previous releases, and her skill shines even brighter in her first book about an
out of the ordinary subject....
Lori Devoti knows how to entertain and captivate by keeping the surprises coming
one after another...[she] expertly blends the truths we know
with the legends of the Amazons to create an exceedingly noteworthy story, one
filled with dynamic characters and a convincing premise. From the very start of
this book, I felt as though I was reading about actual people who might live in
my community yet posses various atypical plus hidden abilities. Each individual
seems to come alive in personality...As each disclosure of the many mysteries is
divulged,
I was engrossed by every fascinating revelation. Lori Devoti has crafted an
outstanding urban fantasy with strong characters plus creative writing, and I
cannot wait to read more about this believable world. AMAZON INK is an
enchanting novel brimming with mystery, emotion and an abundance of magic." --
SingleTitles.com
"FIVE STARS! This story is full of surprises and quite a few twists as well. I
had no time to get too comfortable before something happened to throw me for a
loop. I can hardly wait for the second release in what appears to be a new
series. Lori Devoti's writing talent spins a web of magic around the reader. And
with a story like this one, I hope never to get free. Outstanding!"
-- Huntress Reviews
"Amazon Ink, by Lori Devoti, is an entertaining read with a unique
urban fantasy setting....Amazon Ink's world... is original and intriguing. The
idea of an urban fantasy setting based on an Amazon tribe's adaptation to the
modern world is a nice change from the popular vampires, werewolves, and
fairies,
and the twist at the end leaves much potential for future sequels."
Corpus Christi Examiner
Even though gender and family roles take center stage in this urban
fantasy novel, there is a unique twist on the Amazonian mythos that offers a
touch of ethnicity blended with mythology. The primary goddess behind the
Amazons is Artemis, who you may remember from Greek mythology. Tattoos are part
of the "magic" in Amazon Ink, which is part of the reason why Melanippe is a
suspect in both the Amazonian world and the human one. There are a few male
characters that offer great counterpoints to Mel's impulsiveness; Pete (a tattoo
artist she ends up employing) and Detective Reynolds. If you're looking for
their characters to be weak-willed and subservient to the Amazons, you'll be
sadly disappointed. There's a little bit of sexual tension that makes you wonder
whether or not Mel will end up in a romantic entanglement, which adds a little
bit of spice to Mel's passionate character.
I have to say that I liked the twist on the Amazonian culture because there
are several unique facets to it that were revealed in the first book. The
interpersonal character conflicts heat up as the mystery takes center stage,
enhancing the pacing and my curiosity to find out the real culprit. (Not only
did I guess the identity of the murderer wrong, but I also got the murderer's
motives wrong, too.)
As the first urban fantasy book in a series, Amazon Ink is a fast read with
enough twists and turns to hold your attention and keep you wanting for more.
This would be a good book for anyone who enjoys powerful characterizations and
high magic in their urban fantasy novels." -- Flames
Rising
"This is an interesting urban fantasy starring a courageous amazon
whose fumbling
investigation seems apropos for an amateur sleuth as she is like a bull in a
china shop once she begins her bungled inquiry. The story line is fast-paced but
Mel makes it work as her actions bring the fantasy elements especially the
nomadic Amazons alive and well in Madison. With a fabulous late twist, Lori
Devoti sets up further AMAZON INK thrillers." --
Alternative Worlds
"I wasn't going to read Amazon Ink because I thought a race of strong,
intelligent, highly independent women would be unable to find any men to match
them. Boy was I wrong. I am extremely thankful to Erica Feldon [Juno's publicity
person at Pocket] for sending me the amazing story Amazon Ink. This is going to
be a hot urban fantasy series, full of incredible twists, and I look forward to
learning more about Mel, her family, the men in her life and her friends." --Scooper
"Mixing myth and modern day is no mean feat, but Ms. Devoti does [it]
with ease. All in all Lori Devoti makes her way through the forest that
is Urban Fantasy and does so completely unscathed." --Preternatural Reviews
"Amazon Ink... had a really refreshing take on the Amazon legend that
was perfectly integrated with the 'real' world to create a seamless urban
fantasy experience. Lori Devoti's mythology and detail made the world of Amazon
Ink come to life and helped the characters feel more complex. The characters...
are bonded together by realistic relationships and complex adult problems that
make the story even better... I enjoyed Amazon Ink far more than I thought I
would. I picked up the book because I thought the story might be fun (and maybe
a little campy), but I ended up getting hooked. I'm excited for the sequel,
Amazon Queen."--Diary of a Book Addict
"Wasn't much interested in Urban Fantasy until this one and I
wouldn't have picked it up without a recommendation from my good buddy, Tia over
at Fantasy Debut (now morphed into Debuts & Reviews.) Modern day Amazon
Mama, totally engaging world-building, not a stereotype in sight that I could
see." (Review--Top Ten of 2009
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