In My Bookbag: Kindred, (The Watchers Chronicles, Book 2), by S.J. West

I will admit that I used to be one of those star-only reviewers. The first, (and second and third), time I read this series, I didn’t give any of my books the review that I should.

Kindred is a great book, eliciting a wide range of emotions. The first of which is a renewed emotional connection to the only one who can ease her broken heart (see book #1). This book delivers revelation,  comfort, and grief from loss… all in the first chapter. I have to say that I shed some tears.

I find the search for other vessels to be very interesting. I love that Jess feels so close to Chandler, because he adds the light into her life that has been missing since she lost her mother and father. I think that his seemingly charmed life actually gives her hope.

The Jess/Mason relationship follows the pattern of most romantic relationships found in literature. There is love, break-ups, crying, misunderstanding, and enlightenment. There is no surprise, but it is a satisfying element of the story as a whole.

This book has heartache, happiness, loss, love, and a crazy twist at the end. It is a really good read, and I recommend it. 4 1/2 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Broken by S.J. West (The Watchers Chronicles Book #1)

(The review for this book/series is long overdue. I finished this series in May of 2014 and merely rated it without writing a review.)

This book opens The Watchers Chronicles fifteen years after the end of The Watchers Trilogy. It centers around a Watcher Agent named Jessica Riley and a Watcher named Mason Collier, who was first introduced in the trilogy.

Where the trilogy maintains a lighter feel, Broken definitely feels a bit darker. West includes subject matter that is much more serious, and characters who are much more broken.

This book has a rather fascinating storyline and well thought out plot devices. The storytelling is wonderful. West creates a whole new reality, in rich detail, that is engaging and believable. 

This series promises to be one that is loved by Watcher fans everywhere. 5 stars