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michalice's review
5.0
Prior to reading Falling to Ash I had only ever read Karen's other books, The Iron Witch and The Wood Queen. When I first began reading Falling To Ash and Jace made an appearance I had to know the back story behind them, so purchased The Eternal Kiss and quickly skipped to Moth's story. Back history learnt I continued on with Falling To Ash.
My first thoughts when reading were Moth freakin rocks!!!!! I love her spunkiness and her attitude and I love her interaction with Jace and how they banter with one another, when they are not trying to injure/maim/kill one another
Of course, with Jace being a hunter, and the son of a very well know hunter, it makes things hard for this duo to actually work together and try to figure out what is happening. Initially Moth and Jace are just trying to find out what is going on, but when it becomes a more personal matter for both parties, it means business and both step up the pace to try and find who it is once and for all.
I really enjoyed the twist with Revenants and how they were made. I was right there with Moth trying to figure out who it was and it wasn't until the last pieces fell into place, right when Moth realised the truth, that I actually realised who was responsible.
From the minute I began reading Falling To Ash I was instantly drawn into the world Karen has created, and although Falling To Ash has no planned sequel at the moment I would love to see more from Moth at some point in the future. For now I will have to satisfy my craving with Moth's own website, where Karen and the very talented C. Ellis are posting a webcomic focusing on the adventures of Moth herself. They post every Monday and Friday, just click on the picture below to find the page.
My first thoughts when reading were Moth freakin rocks!!!!! I love her spunkiness and her attitude and I love her interaction with Jace and how they banter with one another, when they are not trying to injure/maim/kill one another
Jace nudged me. 'So, is the silver on this knife going to be any good against that thing?'
'What are you asking me for? We're not related, you know.'
Of course, with Jace being a hunter, and the son of a very well know hunter, it makes things hard for this duo to actually work together and try to figure out what is happening. Initially Moth and Jace are just trying to find out what is going on, but when it becomes a more personal matter for both parties, it means business and both step up the pace to try and find who it is once and for all.
I really enjoyed the twist with Revenants and how they were made. I was right there with Moth trying to figure out who it was and it wasn't until the last pieces fell into place, right when Moth realised the truth, that I actually realised who was responsible.
From the minute I began reading Falling To Ash I was instantly drawn into the world Karen has created, and although Falling To Ash has no planned sequel at the moment I would love to see more from Moth at some point in the future. For now I will have to satisfy my craving with Moth's own website, where Karen and the very talented C. Ellis are posting a webcomic focusing on the adventures of Moth herself. They post every Monday and Friday, just click on the picture below to find the page.
chelseavbc's review
5.0
This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.
Funny and engaging with a dusting of darkness, Falling to Ash is a fresh vampire tale—and that pleases me so very much. It’s my favorite Karen Mahoney book thus far. (Read reviews of The Iron Witch and The Wood Queen.)
Moth (neé Marie O’Neal) has spent the last several months in a kind of vampire lock-down situation. She’s not your typical newly turned vamp. Her maker broke the rules in creating Moth (not in an Ethan/Merit way, but in a lost control way), and so she’s had to keep under the radar until they’re ready to introduce her to the vampire Family at large. She finally has better control over herself and her need to feed. She won’t tap a vein if she doesn’t have to and tries to ration out the bagged blood as best she can. But waiting around for her maker to give the all clear is, well, not enough.
When Moth’s friends from her human days start dying, the police to come to her. She doesn’t know why they think she’d be involved, she dropped out of college and now avoids humans except her sister. Still, she has to know who did this. That means investigating. What she finds exposes a much bigger problem that could turn her life upside down and maybe change the vampire hierarchy, too.
Complicating her issues is the son of a famed vampire hunter. He’s on the trail, too, and the two must work together to try and stop more kids from being murdered. Expect serious sizzle between these two, even though neither wants to admit it. Also: Jace is hot. So, you know, selling point.
The plot throws some nice curve balls at the reader and Moth’s geek-girl nature makes me want to hang out with her. Sexual tension, humor and big fight scenes make me give Falling to Ash a big thumbs up.
Sexual content: Kissing, references to sex
Funny and engaging with a dusting of darkness, Falling to Ash is a fresh vampire tale—and that pleases me so very much. It’s my favorite Karen Mahoney book thus far. (Read reviews of The Iron Witch and The Wood Queen.)
Moth (neé Marie O’Neal) has spent the last several months in a kind of vampire lock-down situation. She’s not your typical newly turned vamp. Her maker broke the rules in creating Moth (not in an Ethan/Merit way, but in a lost control way), and so she’s had to keep under the radar until they’re ready to introduce her to the vampire Family at large. She finally has better control over herself and her need to feed. She won’t tap a vein if she doesn’t have to and tries to ration out the bagged blood as best she can. But waiting around for her maker to give the all clear is, well, not enough.
When Moth’s friends from her human days start dying, the police to come to her. She doesn’t know why they think she’d be involved, she dropped out of college and now avoids humans except her sister. Still, she has to know who did this. That means investigating. What she finds exposes a much bigger problem that could turn her life upside down and maybe change the vampire hierarchy, too.
Complicating her issues is the son of a famed vampire hunter. He’s on the trail, too, and the two must work together to try and stop more kids from being murdered. Expect serious sizzle between these two, even though neither wants to admit it. Also: Jace is hot. So, you know, selling point.
The plot throws some nice curve balls at the reader and Moth’s geek-girl nature makes me want to hang out with her. Sexual tension, humor and big fight scenes make me give Falling to Ash a big thumbs up.
Sexual content: Kissing, references to sex
bethyboo29's review
4.0
Well Karen has definitely improved her stories since her Iron Witch novels. I will admit I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one even though I quite disliked her other books.
faefolkreads's review
2.0
Part of me feels like giving this 2 stars is too low.... but there's another part of me which just felt this story was a big... meh.
I liked Moth, I really did. She was funny and confident and clumsy and bad-ass all at the same time. But gah, I just couldn't get on with the story. It feels a bit incomplete, like you're getting some details, but not enough to become fully immersed in the world. You get tidbits of her relationships, but not enough to actually feel anything for anyone in particular. Her relationship with Theo wasn't really clear either- love to hate, lover to... father figure? But I'm fairly certain he does love her? Bah, it just felt a bit glossed over. All of it.
I liked Moth, I really did. She was funny and confident and clumsy and bad-ass all at the same time. But gah, I just couldn't get on with the story. It feels a bit incomplete, like you're getting some details, but not enough to become fully immersed in the world. You get tidbits of her relationships, but not enough to actually feel anything for anyone in particular. Her relationship with Theo wasn't really clear either- love to hate, lover to... father figure? But I'm fairly certain he does love her? Bah, it just felt a bit glossed over. All of it.
zoe_d_marriott's review
5.0
OMG! So many feels. Why is it so hard to write a coherant review when there are so many FEELS? This book reminds me of The Silver Kiss and Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause, and I really can't say fairer than that.
duckie1823's review
5.0
i just loved it and i cant wait till the next one comes out i love every thing about this book it was amazing to read
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, great book, great world, interesting vampires, and hunters, though we don't really learn too too much about them. Loved Moth, she was awesome, loved Jace, and yeah, can't wait for the 2nd book!
serendipity_viv's review
5.0
This is the first book I have ever read by Karen Mahoney and I now want to kick myself that I haven't read any of her books sooner. I warmed straight away to her writing style and fell in love with her humour. I was a bit wary about it being another vampire story, but I really think the author makes it her own and offers a whole new twist to the genre.
Moth is a brilliant lead character - as she struggles to come to terms with being a vampire, you discover she hasn't lost any of her humanity. She is adorable on one hand and kick ass on the other. The author naturally blends her vulnerability with her toughness to create a really wonderful character.
I adored the growing friendship between Moth and Jace; it was like a vampire version of Romeo and Juliet. There is no way in hell that these two characters should ever be together, but the author weaves such magic within the story that you can't imagine them ever being apart. The added hints of sarcasm made the banter between them hilarious as they tried to understand how the other thinks.
I instantly became a huge fan of Theo and I am not sure if I was supposed to. I mean, he is really BAD, but he is giving off some seriously sexy vibes with all that dark, gypsy style image - I can't wait to get to know him better!
There is a strong family connection in this book for Moth, as she tries to distance herself from her family without any luck. Some families rarely let the ties disintegrate and Moth's sisters are not about to let her disappear into the night. As she moves further into the realms of the vampire world, it will be interesting to see how she juggles the needs of her family alongside it.
The plot was excellent and well paced, really drawing me into the story. The writing humorous and tense when required. A very promising start to a new vampire series from an author quickly establishing herself among the UK YA greats.
Moth is a brilliant lead character - as she struggles to come to terms with being a vampire, you discover she hasn't lost any of her humanity. She is adorable on one hand and kick ass on the other. The author naturally blends her vulnerability with her toughness to create a really wonderful character.
I adored the growing friendship between Moth and Jace; it was like a vampire version of Romeo and Juliet. There is no way in hell that these two characters should ever be together, but the author weaves such magic within the story that you can't imagine them ever being apart. The added hints of sarcasm made the banter between them hilarious as they tried to understand how the other thinks.
I instantly became a huge fan of Theo and I am not sure if I was supposed to. I mean, he is really BAD, but he is giving off some seriously sexy vibes with all that dark, gypsy style image - I can't wait to get to know him better!
There is a strong family connection in this book for Moth, as she tries to distance herself from her family without any luck. Some families rarely let the ties disintegrate and Moth's sisters are not about to let her disappear into the night. As she moves further into the realms of the vampire world, it will be interesting to see how she juggles the needs of her family alongside it.
The plot was excellent and well paced, really drawing me into the story. The writing humorous and tense when required. A very promising start to a new vampire series from an author quickly establishing herself among the UK YA greats.
shubba_the_emoreader's review
5.0
Read My 5 Star review On Totally Bookalicious: http://totallybookalicious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/book-review-falling-to-ash-moth-1-by.html