Crossroads of Bones

I had never heard of Luanne Bennett, but you can bet this won't be the last I read by her!
The main character, Katie, is a dragon shifter, which is not a new premise in urban fantasy, but the author somehow brings something fresh to it. It's a quick read with characters of dimension and complexity. She gives you enough of their history to peak your curiosity. She sets the world in Savannah, rich with characters of all manner of talents and abilities. The book ends with a big reveal and a bit of a cliffhanger to draw you into the second book. Can't wait to read it!
Disclosure: There is some violence and instances of non-consent that may not sit well with some.

A great book! The complete package, interesting story, interesting characters that you really get to know, great writing style. I loved it! #CrossroadsOfBones #NetGalley

I have to comment on Bennett's writing style. It was so different and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She didn't go for a lot of flowery, long descriptions, which I appreciate. I'm having a hard time describing it, she was kind of like Ikea...form and function versus over-designed and superfluous. Can you tell her style really resonated with me?

The story flowed and moved at a good clip. The characters were engaging and I would really like to know more about all of them. The world created was fascinating.

I see that the second book in this series is out and I can't wait to sit down and read it once I get some other netgalleys read.

This is a shifter book with a difference .........one where voodoo magic and dimensional beings co-exist .

Katie , a dragon shifter , followed her boyfriend to Savannah , when he left she stayed - opening her dream Tattoo parlour .
Having had weird dreams for the last two weeks about a tattoo - she is not entirely surprised when a man
walks in asking for that same tattoo . What she did not realise was that the man was possessed by an evil spirit and the tattoo would enable him to exist on this plane and open the 'Crossroads' to the Underworld . She is soon brought to the attention of the local elite , the Crossroads Society' , who want to use her to get the spirit back into the 'Grimoire' that he had escaped from .
Just when she thinks that things cannot get anymore complicated. Jackson Hunter roars into town on his Harley ….... the attraction is immediate …….what is he ? who is he ?
It will take all Katie's powers , along with her friends to defeat the Spirit and send him back to where he belongs

This was an entertaining read which left a few questions unanswered leaving me to hope that a second book is in the future .

I was given an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review

I just love when I come across a new author to love, and I have with this new-to-me author. This book was well-written, unique, and had a great plot, and I really was engrossed from the beginning to the end. I just loved all the characters; they were great in their respective roles, and I found them to be lively and entertaining. The only character I was a little hesitant about was Jackson; I wasn’t thrilled with him at first, but he did really grow on me as the book progressed. Now, I really can’t wait to read more in this series and books by this author. If you like great urban fantasy with a little romance thrown in, do yourself a favor and get this book. Highly recommend! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.

Urban fantasy that is wholly unique is a rare find so I’m delighted with this new series. We have Katie who has made a new start in Savannah just keeping her head down and struggling to keep her tattoo business afloat. She’s made new friends, split up from her boyfriend and is just happy to enjoy what life throws her way. So even though she has a secret of her own she’s not exactly over the moon when her life gets complicated by a secret group with ties to an evil God ! Guess this quiet town isn’t exactly as peaceful as Katie thought .
I really enjoyed this story from this new to me author. I enjoyed this slice of southern charm where even the most prominent and genteel of its citizens are not exactly lily white. Katie has a unique heritage that seems to make her a magnet for weird and wonderful so it was fun reading about her taking everything in her stride. You would think that nothing would or could faze her but ironically a certain biker who rudely enters her life adds complications Katie never expected.
I loved everything about this book. The original story, the diversity of the supporting characters, burgeoning romance and even shifters that just blew my mind ! Yes I happily recommend this book and I’m keen to read more because there’s still a lot left to be revealed.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Loved this supernatural thriller and can’t wait to read more from this author.
Katie the tattooist is awesome and seems normal but she is hiding a beastly secret.
I liked most of the other colourful characters, Sugar was particularly interesting and the story was fast paced, plot original, keeping me entertained throughout.
Well written and easy to read, if you’re a fan of Keri Arthur, you’ll love this book!

FANTASTIC new series, will fly off the shelves - one of best new voices I've read in a very long time! Great worldbuilding and an author I'll be watching to continue to do great things!

Crossroads of Bones, A Katie Bishop Novel Book 1,  Luanne Bennett

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre:, Sci-fi and Fantasy

I wasn't sure what to expect from this, Luanne is a new-to-me author, but its a story I really enjoyed.
There are some terrific characters here, and that's really important for me. I loved Katie, a strong and independent lady, not a whiny TSSL heroine. She's got a mysterious past, is making a new life for herself in her tattoo shop. Her employees are a mixed bunch but really interesting, and as the story unfolds some of them have valuable info for her. I loved her friend Sugar too, a great secondary character who proved very important and was such a treat to read. I really enjoy reading about people who are different in some way, individuals in the fullest sense and Sugar was perfect.
The adventure, the story, the bit that's the focus of the book was cleverly done, and kept me reading avidly and this book set me up to look forward for the next. I like that there are characters other than the usual vampire/shooters, I love those but I love stories which take things a bit further too. This one was very vivid in the way it played out and even though we're talking about fiction, specifically fantasy, it all felt so very real to me. The touches of root/voodoo/voudun magic were good and added so much to the atmosphere, and blended perfectly with the setting.
That ending, not a cliffhanger but a terrific, tantalising glimpse of what's in story for Katie next. I look forward to reading that.

Stars: Four and a half, almost the magic five, and a terrific series opener.

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