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Review: World of the Beasts (The Witches’ Sleep Trilogy, #2) by Kaitlyn Deann @kaitlyn_deann

03 Monday Aug 2015

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Sea-Anna and Tuck have been weretiger slaves to the witches for over twenty years. But now, because their master happens to be the leader’s worst enemy, they have been sold to the beasts behind their master’s back. Sea-Anna and Tuck are separated, bought by two different beasts. Sea-Anna, who dreads the beasts more than anything, promises herself to stay strong, but not for herself, not to save her own life. She has to protect her secrets. But will she buckle under the pressure Aphalie, the world of the beasts, shoves at her? Or will she overcome the trials and become the weretiger she was always meant to be?

Blurb and cover from Goodreads

5 out of 5 stars

This is…wow. So much wow. I read the first book over a year ago and had forgotten what a skilled and talented authoress this young lady is. If she EVER even CONSIDERS putting a stop to her writing, I will have WORDS. No book is perfect and I did have some minor issues, but the overall storyline, character development, world building, plot twists…I was amazed by how well put together it was. The writer took her time with releasing this, getting everything just the way she wanted it, and I cannot argue with what a great book has resulted. Simply marvelous.

The plot:

I got to about 20% into this book and stopped. I knew bad things were about to happen and really didn’t want them to because I love the characters. However, an hour-long wait to take a college test forced me to stop being a baby and just read and I was so happy that I did.

I was never quite able to accurately predict what would happen. There were times when I thought “oh, the author would never let that happen” and then she DID. There were also times when I thought “oh, no, SHE’S GOING TO DO IT,” but she showed mercy on the characters (and I thank her for that). In short, this story was far from predictable and I enjoyed the not-knowing immensely.

The characters:

Sea-Anna is my dear little baby and I can’t say I was happy for most of this book because of that. She goes through a maelstrom of character development and it was wonderful to see how much stronger and wiser she had grown by the end. She was perfect before, but she somehow managed to become even more amazing.

Tuck also gets a few perspective chapters in this book and since he was one of my favorite characters in book 1, I loved it. I admit there were lots of twists about him that I didn’t see coming, but the fact remains that I adore him as much as Sea-Anna and that led to a great deal of stress. MAJOR stress.

Sunny still plays a large role in this book, despite a focus on Sea-Anna and her storyline. Some questions left open-ended in the first book come into play in her sequence and she makes some world-shattering discoveries about Raena and the whole of the world. The relationship between her and Clap continues to be precious and don’t even get me started on her and Kindness. ❤ Everything about the way their dynamics are portrayed is adorable with just the perfect amount of grounding in reality.

SPOILERS

I said I had minor issues with a few things, but it was really only one thing—the whole element about Sea-Anna being used as a sex slave. For starters, I thought it strange that Sea-Anna would feel guilt over an interspecies carnal relationship, but not over the fact that she’s married.

Then there was Tuck’s reaction when he finds out that Sea-Anna was prostituted. I don’t mean toward the client who paid for her, but the man who did the selling. I would think that if I had found out that my spouse was used as a sex slave, I would be just a tad upset with the bloke who did the brokering. It doesn’t matter how pure or honest he might have seen his intentions when he prostituted her, the fact remains he prostituted her. There just didn’t seem to be any repercussions for Buck in that regard from Tuck or anyone, really.

SPOILER OVER

Overall, I adored this book. The new species that are introduced, the amazing handling of suspense and character development as well as the promise of an even juicier sequel have left me aching for the next book. Again, I say that Miss Deann better keep on writing because the world needs more books like this!

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{Interview} Kaitlyn Deann author of The Witches’ Sleep

01 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by Elisabeth in interview, just for fun

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So today I’m interviewing the lovely Kaitlyn Deann, author of The Witches’ Sleep (Available at Amazon) and World of the Beasts (Coming 2013!)

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First off, can you sum up The Witches’ Sleep in a tweet, 140 characters or less? (I’m mean, I know! =)
I CAN’T!!! D:
Haha, okay, here I go. *Inhale, exhale*
Ella’s killed and wakes up on a different planet as a new person. She learns that this place encourages slavery. Can she change this world?

Where did you get the idea for The Witches’ Sleep? What story/experience/event do you think inspired you the most?
The idea for The Witches’ Sleep was inspired by the movie Inception, when the main character said, “When we die, we’ll wake up.” That is how it all started. The thing that inspired me the most for writing The Witches’ Sleep would have to be the “events” I’ve read about that happened to slaves.

What is your favorite thing about Ella (your heroine)? Least favorite? How about Sea-Anna, the heroine of your second book?
My favorite thing about Ella/Sunlight (yeah, she has two names in the book) is her chutzpah. I guess my least favorite thing about her would be that she can be a bit dramatic in her head. With Sea-Anna, the main character of my second book, my favorite thing is her personality. My least favorite thing about her is her personality. Yeah, I don’t get it either.

In the event Ella escaped from her book, do you think that you and she would be BFFs, mortal enemies, or frenemies?
We’d be friends. Maybe best friends. Maybe.

If you could trade places with Ella, would you? Why?
Uh, that’s okay. I like my life, and I’m sure Ella likes hers. Thanks anyway.

Can you give us a hint of what to expect in the upcoming sequel to The Witches’ Sleep—World of the Beasts?
I can give you the summary of it!
Sea-Anna and Tuck have been weretiger slaves to the witches for over twenty years. But now, because their master happens to be the leader’s worst enemy, they have been sold to the beasts behind their master’s back. Sea-Anna and Tuck are separated, bought by two different beasts. Sea-Anna, who dreads the beasts more than anything, promises herself to stay strong, but not for herself, not to save her own life. She has to protect her secrets. But will she buckle under the pressure Aphalie, the world of the beasts, shoves at her? Or will she overcome the trials and become the weretiger she was always meant to be?

So far, what is your favorite part of being a published writer?
I love when people email me, tweet me, write me telling me how much they enjoyed my book, and telling me their favorite parts. I love interacting with people, encourage them in their dreams too, you know?

And now a few questions just for fun…

Your weapon of choice in the zombie apocalypse?
22. Yep.

You have three wishes and five seconds to choose. Go!
1) No more poverty
2) No one feeling insecure about their image or personality
3) Less bullying–of all kinds

King Arthur or Sir Lancelot?
King Arthur

What’s a question you’ve always wanted to be asked in an interview? What’s your answer?
I’ve always wanted to be asked, “Kaitlyn, is writing your only dream?”
My answer would be, “No. In fact, I have a few dreams that top being a writer, and will always come before it. 1) I want to be a wife and spoil my husband one day. 2) I want to be a stay-at-home mom. 3) I want to homeschool my kids.”

Where can we find you online?
Website
Blog
Facebook
Twitter
Tumblr
YouTube

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