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cosymilko's review against another edition
5.0
This is the romance novel you always wanted to read. Hilarious lines, awkward boners, a bit of action (in and out of the bedroom).
I can't wait to read the rest.
I can't wait to read the rest.
madianderson49's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
themarishale's review against another edition
3.0
Jewel of Atlantis is a good addition to the Atlantis series.
Gray is hot, hot, HOT (!) and Jewel is a strong heroine, even if she doesn't realize it. The action was just about non-stop (unfortunately for our main characters who probably could have used a break) and it was great to have glimpses of other Atlantis characters from previous books. Darius? Layel? Yum.
And while I really liked the beginning and how the story unfolded, I found the ending a bit rushed and anti-climatic.
I'm not sure that I'll re-read it, but overall, Jewel of Atlantis was a good read filled with passionate scenes, lots of fighting, and interesting characters.
Gray is hot, hot, HOT (!) and Jewel is a strong heroine, even if she doesn't realize it. The action was just about non-stop (unfortunately for our main characters who probably could have used a break) and it was great to have glimpses of other Atlantis characters from previous books. Darius? Layel? Yum.
And while I really liked the beginning and how the story unfolded, I found the ending a bit rushed and anti-climatic.
I'm not sure that I'll re-read it, but overall, Jewel of Atlantis was a good read filled with passionate scenes, lots of fighting, and interesting characters.
jaxyway's review against another edition
1.0
I wasn't able to get through this. A bit too fluffy, a bit too corny. I lost interest before I even gained it. Maybe I'll come back to it at a later point, but it's hard to say.
naomilane's review
4.0
4.5 stars
I can't believe I haven't read this book before now. It's old news now but Gena Showalter is one of my favorite author of all time, I've said it a thousand times before but I'll say it again, I will read anything she writes and probably love it. I don't know if it's the way she writes, her vivid and endless imagination or her awesome characters but I'm always stunned by her work.
Jewel of Atlantis was so damn good. I read the first book in the Atlantis series a few months ago and wasn't completely taken by the story but this one felt more like Showalter's current style. These books were before her Lords of the Underworld series, some of her first work and you can tell her writing style has changed and grown since then but I genuinely loved Jewel of Atlantis and read it in one go.
I love the universe she created in this series, it's intriguing and it has so much potential, in Heart of the Dragon, Showalter wrote about a shapeshifting dragon hero and a human heroine, in Jewel of Atlantis she went with a human hero and an exceptional heroine, extremely powerful and definitely not human.
Gray is a human working for the OBI, the FBI of all things supernaturals. He is sent to Atlantis through a secret portal to retrieve the Jewel of Dunamis, a powerful object able to predict the future, detect lies from truths and conquer anything and anyone. What he doesn't know is that this Jewel is actually a woman, a woman being used for her powers, unable to lie and always under guard, she longs for freedom. When Gray steps foot in Atlantis, he's immediately thrown into danger, creatures can smell his human blood and give chase. While trapped by a demon, he hears a voice in his head guiding and helping him, turns out that voice is Jewel. In exchange for her help, she asks him to free her from her captors.
Both main characters were amazing, Gray is a cocky, smart and strong male lead while his counterpart, Jewel, is sweet, shy but definitely powerful and far from stupid. From the start I loved their connection, it felt natural and didn't feel forced by the writer to make the story work like she wanted.
The story has no real big twists or surprises since, from the beginning, we know that Jewel is what Gray is actually looking for but I liked it, I think Gena made it work and I loved the fact that she didn't create any unnecessary drama. However, there's plenty of action in this book. A lot of fighting, vampires, demons, mermen and other terrible creatures. I liked Gray's quick mind, it was very obvious since the beginning that she was the Jewel of Dunamis and while she didn't tell him outright, throughout the story he started having suspicions and wasn't really surprised when he discovered the real truth and I loved that.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing their relationship develop, no slow burn here but it's understandable when you read the story, things quickly fall into place and while not always my favorite way to go with a romance, I can honestly say I liked it in this case. It worked, I fell in love with both of them and could have greedily read more.
However, the ending was a little rushed for my taste. It all ended so abruptly and easily, I would've liked more closure, but it was such a small part, I can't really say it ruined anything other than the fact that it was a tad frustrating.
We also get to revisit Darius and Grace from the first book and we also meet Valerian and Layel, the heroes of the third and fourth book. I am looking forward to reading their respective stories and learning more about this magical world Showalter created.
I can't believe I haven't read this book before now. It's old news now but Gena Showalter is one of my favorite author of all time, I've said it a thousand times before but I'll say it again, I will read anything she writes and probably love it. I don't know if it's the way she writes, her vivid and endless imagination or her awesome characters but I'm always stunned by her work.
Jewel of Atlantis was so damn good. I read the first book in the Atlantis series a few months ago and wasn't completely taken by the story but this one felt more like Showalter's current style. These books were before her Lords of the Underworld series, some of her first work and you can tell her writing style has changed and grown since then but I genuinely loved Jewel of Atlantis and read it in one go.
I love the universe she created in this series, it's intriguing and it has so much potential, in Heart of the Dragon, Showalter wrote about a shapeshifting dragon hero and a human heroine, in Jewel of Atlantis she went with a human hero and an exceptional heroine, extremely powerful and definitely not human.
Gray is a human working for the OBI, the FBI of all things supernaturals. He is sent to Atlantis through a secret portal to retrieve the Jewel of Dunamis, a powerful object able to predict the future, detect lies from truths and conquer anything and anyone. What he doesn't know is that this Jewel is actually a woman, a woman being used for her powers, unable to lie and always under guard, she longs for freedom. When Gray steps foot in Atlantis, he's immediately thrown into danger, creatures can smell his human blood and give chase. While trapped by a demon, he hears a voice in his head guiding and helping him, turns out that voice is Jewel. In exchange for her help, she asks him to free her from her captors.
Both main characters were amazing, Gray is a cocky, smart and strong male lead while his counterpart, Jewel, is sweet, shy but definitely powerful and far from stupid. From the start I loved their connection, it felt natural and didn't feel forced by the writer to make the story work like she wanted.
The story has no real big twists or surprises since, from the beginning, we know that Jewel is what Gray is actually looking for but I liked it, I think Gena made it work and I loved the fact that she didn't create any unnecessary drama. However, there's plenty of action in this book. A lot of fighting, vampires, demons, mermen and other terrible creatures. I liked Gray's quick mind, it was very obvious since the beginning that she was the Jewel of Dunamis and while she didn't tell him outright, throughout the story he started having suspicions and wasn't really surprised when he discovered the real truth and I loved that.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing their relationship develop, no slow burn here but it's understandable when you read the story, things quickly fall into place and while not always my favorite way to go with a romance, I can honestly say I liked it in this case. It worked, I fell in love with both of them and could have greedily read more.
However, the ending was a little rushed for my taste. It all ended so abruptly and easily, I would've liked more closure, but it was such a small part, I can't really say it ruined anything other than the fact that it was a tad frustrating.
We also get to revisit Darius and Grace from the first book and we also meet Valerian and Layel, the heroes of the third and fourth book. I am looking forward to reading their respective stories and learning more about this magical world Showalter created.
photogcourt's review against another edition
1.0
I feel like this needs to have a lower rating because it was beyond lame. Just, terrible, really.
alejandra_guerrero's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
melissab93's review against another edition
3.0
I really felt like I jumped into the middle of a series with this book. The entire book I kept getting the feeling that I was forgetting something. I hate that feeling of reading books out of order. :(
jasmyn9's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the Atlantis series. Atlantis is a world hidden below the ocean by the gods to contain all of their creations before the humans. The only way in is to discover one of two secret portals...guarded by men that can change into dragons and are ordered to kill all who try to come in.
Grayson James has managed to sneak through these fearsome guardians (not sure how) in search of the mythical Jewel of Dunamis. A jewel that has the power to tell the future, read minds, and separate lies from truth. His company wants to get the jewel before some government can get ahold of it and use it to their advantage during a war. Now, this reason seemed a little far fetched, because if no one can get to Atlantis to retrieve the jewel, then how can they use it? But, OK, I went with it.
Grayson soon realizes that the Jewel of Dunamis is not a gem, but a beautiful woman that is being held against her will by the demoms (one of the many creatures living in Atlantis), to take advantage of her gifts. This being a romance, sparks fly when they meet and Grayson must find a way to rescue her and keep her with him always.
I really enjoyed a lot of the tensions between Atlantean races the author allowed to spring up throughout the story. From dragon men, mermaids, gorgons, minotaurs, demons and vampires, they all had reasons for wanting the jewel in their hand and their reactions to her were unique and real. I enjoyed her character very much, while I found Grayson a little dull. It was a great read to follow up the first book, Heart of the Dragon, and parts of the storyline stem directly from the events that ended the first in the series (which I have found is unusual in romance series).
3.5/5
Grayson James has managed to sneak through these fearsome guardians (not sure how) in search of the mythical Jewel of Dunamis. A jewel that has the power to tell the future, read minds, and separate lies from truth. His company wants to get the jewel before some government can get ahold of it and use it to their advantage during a war. Now, this reason seemed a little far fetched, because if no one can get to Atlantis to retrieve the jewel, then how can they use it? But, OK, I went with it.
Grayson soon realizes that the Jewel of Dunamis is not a gem, but a beautiful woman that is being held against her will by the demoms (one of the many creatures living in Atlantis), to take advantage of her gifts. This being a romance, sparks fly when they meet and Grayson must find a way to rescue her and keep her with him always.
I really enjoyed a lot of the tensions between Atlantean races the author allowed to spring up throughout the story. From dragon men, mermaids, gorgons, minotaurs, demons and vampires, they all had reasons for wanting the jewel in their hand and their reactions to her were unique and real. I enjoyed her character very much, while I found Grayson a little dull. It was a great read to follow up the first book, Heart of the Dragon, and parts of the storyline stem directly from the events that ended the first in the series (which I have found is unusual in romance series).
3.5/5
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
Jewel of Atlantis begins with Grayson James, a agent, a human who is looking for the Jewel of Dunamis, which legend has claimed is more powerful than anything and can provide the means to destroy any enemy, however there is one catch. Grayson must find the Jewel which is in Atlantis but what Grayson assumed is the the Jewel is a stone. When he is close to finding the Jewel, he starts to hear a voice in his head, a woman's voice that stirs up desire within him, even though he is suspicious and doubts that she is real, until he saves her from the Queen of Demons who has held her captive. But Grayson doesn't realize until later, that the Jewel of Dunamis is the same woman whom he has saved, and whom has assisted him in navigating his way through the dangers ridden throughout Atlantis. But throughout their journey, they start to find a passion in one another, and a willingness to fight for a future together, no matter the cost or the dangers that could destroy all that they have built in one another.
I read this book a couple of weeks ago, but I finally remembered that I forgotten to write the review for this book. From what I recall, Jewel of Atlantis is the second in the Atlantis series. Even though I haven't read this series in order, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it so far. Jewel of Atlantis is unique, and we get to see appearances of The Dragon King Darius and his bride Grace who is also human. However throughout most of the book, we see a intense plot, where Grayson and Jewel are on the run from a variety of dangers throughout Atlantis. I also loved these two main characters as well. Jewel has been imprisoned because of her certain gifts, but knows that Grayson can save her, but as she helps guide him throughout the maze of Atlantis with all of its murky dangers, and find a love they never expected to find. This was a magical and satisfying adventure and passion, that takes you beneath the sea and into the mysteries of Atlantis.
I read this book a couple of weeks ago, but I finally remembered that I forgotten to write the review for this book. From what I recall, Jewel of Atlantis is the second in the Atlantis series. Even though I haven't read this series in order, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it so far. Jewel of Atlantis is unique, and we get to see appearances of The Dragon King Darius and his bride Grace who is also human. However throughout most of the book, we see a intense plot, where Grayson and Jewel are on the run from a variety of dangers throughout Atlantis. I also loved these two main characters as well. Jewel has been imprisoned because of her certain gifts, but knows that Grayson can save her, but as she helps guide him throughout the maze of Atlantis with all of its murky dangers, and find a love they never expected to find. This was a magical and satisfying adventure and passion, that takes you beneath the sea and into the mysteries of Atlantis.