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Reviewed by Lex Allen for Readers' Favorite
In Awakening by Lorel Clayton, The Convergence is on the horizon, an event that will open the otherwise guarded doors separating the three worlds of witches, vampires, and werewolves from those of the demons and fairy folk, thus creating a situation dangerous to all. Roxy, a young witch with powers not shared by those of her kind and coveted by demons and fairies alike, is the only hope for making a deal that will keep the doors closed. This is a major effort, further complicated by insecurity about her skills as well as personal struggles with trust issues toward a vampire she loves and a werewolf who needs her help to save an unstable marriage.
Lorel Clayton's fascinating tale of suspense and adventure, and love lost and won is set in a world of well-known monsters, while adding to these monsters' standard skills and powers, as well as weaknesses and feelings not usually associated with their kind. The story, told through the lead character, Roxy, is a fast-paced, paranormal/erotica adventure that emphasizes the paranormal while keeping the erotica below the "R" rating. The twists and turns, both in the basic plot and in the personal ups and downs Roxy must handle, come hard and heavy, including some of the "whoa... didn't see that coming" kind of surprises that I personally love. Though I am not normally a reader of first-person point of view novels, Awakening by Lorel Clayton was a pleasurable read, and, as it is the first in a series, I'll be looking out for book two.
