The superstars of urban fantasy agreeAngel's Ink, the first book in Jocelyn Drake's Asylum Tales is a winner! Standing, I dusted off my jeans and stepped back. Still holding his right hand, I twisted it at an awkward angle while dropping to my knee, putting Russell on his back in the dirty cobblestone alley. These were the elusive Ivory Towers, their exact locations known only to the witches and warlocks who lived in them. Her sweet, outgoing personality and her skill with a needle made her an amazing package I preferred not to lose, so her secrets were her own. After working with her for roughly two years, I would like to think that I could get through a workday without acting like a hormone-filled idiot. And don't forget that his former teacher keeps trying to kill him. Angels Ink indelibly marks the beginning of something phenomenal and every reader whose tastes run to the supernaturalthose who cant wait to sink their teeth into the latest Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn, Kelley Armstrong, or Jim Butcherwill want to fly with this Angel. 2.5 stars for the audio, 4 stars for the story- I liked it, it was very similar to Harry Dresden's story and character-like but not as well done. Narrated by Michael Urie. In all honesty, I had a contact at a popular beauty parlor across town and for a price she was kind enough to grab samples of hair for me. she scoffed. Genre fans who knowand loveDrakes phenomenal, New York Times bestselling Dark Days novels will be blown away by this dark and seductive new series. He was loud, obnoxious, and cheap. The action was intense, the mystery intriguing and surprising, the romance frustratingly wonderful (in keeping with Jocelynn Drake form) and the plot gripping.Our hero, Gage, is a potion stirring tattoo artist; the best in Low Town. [Previewed in Kristi Chadwicks' Genre Spotlight feature "Hungry for SF," LJ 8/12.Ed. First up is Bronx, a talented tattoo artist . It held a variety of old books and pictures depicting tattoos from the earliest of days, when only sailors were among the clientele. This urban fantasy series rocks!J.R. If Gideon had had his way, I would have been whisked away to the council in the Ivory Towers, found guilty, and executed, all within an hour. Stepping out of the pentagram, I kicked the rug back and made sure that the corner lined up with the bit of masking tape on the floor I used as a guide to ensure that the rug hadnt been moved. Action packed, gripping, & so unique I couldn't stop saying "wow". I shook my head as I dropped my protective shield and leaned against the wall so my shaking knees wouldnt have to fully support my weight. That small, distinct sound sent a shiver through me despite the summer heat shimmering off the sidewalk. Oh, that idiot! Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial "A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. I can't recommend this book enough. That gave this series a little something different to set it apart from the before mentioned books. I'll continue the series! Trixie and I finished the inventory in record time as the parlor remained dead for the first few hours of the night and I passed the next hour on the phone lining up sellers for the few hard-to-get items that I needed to put back in stock. After devouring the first two prequel eNovellas to the series - The Asylum Interviews - Bronx and The Asylum Interviews - Trixie, I could not wait to get Angel's Ink into my hands. Apparently, someone had been watching. Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). Shutting the door behind me, I went over to the floor-to-ceiling wood cabinet that covered one wall and pulled it open. I immediately erected a protective barrier as I slammed into the ground. A sharp-featured face leaned so close that I could easily make out the silver eyes with a hint of green. When not at her desk, she is most likely to be found playing video games, watching movies, or hanging with her family. Clenching my teeth, I ducked my head as I walked out into the lobby and picked up the gun. I hope to learn more about him as the series progresses. Do you know how hard it is to get that shit? I put a shamrock on the heel of his left foot. It was time to get to work. But with the help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this enchanted world alive. When Death shows up at the studio, he is none too pleased. Things just dragged out way too long. No one can stop them. They had the patience and the natural talent to not only learn to stir a good potion, but to also learn the art. Unfortunately, this cheap-ass dirtbag hadnt paid enough for me to take those kinds of precautions. I made it 32% through this before I realized that no matter how much I. I listened to this on audiobook. Looking for a tattoo and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? I didnt ask too many questions, particularly since I used this room the most often of the three of us. I didn't understand why he did a lot of the things he did. I finally raised my eyes to look at her again, feeling as if I had better control over myself following the initial shock of her outfit. No one had been down here without my knowledge. I thought the story was a bit scattered and that the characters were a bit underdeveloped. I never lied to you, I replied calmly, holding my hands open and out to my sides to show that I didnt have any weapons. I opened one of the cabinets on the far side of the room with the toe of my worn black boot, removed the magazine from the bottom of the grip, and threw the gun and magazine in with the others that I had collected over the past few years. They wanted the tattoo to do something for them, and whether it was a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex, we could get it donefor a price. The back room possessed all the unique ingredients that we used in our potions. As it stands, though, I do not get why they were there. . Angel's Ink was right up there with Kate Daniels and Mercy Thompson. Gideon frowned at me one last time before he disappeared completely, heading back to the Towers, I was sure. I resisted the urge to look up at the sky, knowing that it was not long after noonhours away from when the hulking Bronx would be able to get to the tattoo parlor. I was on my own for now, but then it was better that way. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Angels Ink is an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. I stopped and turned half around to see where she was standing, one hand on the glass top of the counter in the lobby. Pushing back to my feet, I paused for a second as I gazed down the alley and saw Daltons chest rise once with a heavy breath. Slipping my cell phone back in my pocket, I walked over to the back of the room and pulled up the trapdoor in the floor with only a whisper of a creak. Stir in a bout of hot sex and some magical battles--the latter, oddly, often devolve into mere physical violence--and it's a shame that the characters remain flat and clichd, especially dull Bronx and the hissing villain Simon. He's also a warlock who wants nothing to do with the egotistical and maniacal world of the other witches and warlocks of the Ivory Towers. She is on track to deliver another outstanding and inventive series. Angel's Ink: The Asylum Tales - Google Play Thanks for a great read! If I came across the 2nd book in the series I'd read it. No one needed to know about the pentagram. Here the artist is also a wizard, a rule breaker and general all around trouble magnet. Gage is a warlock that has fallen out of favor with the Ivory Towers. Gage fled the cruel Ivory Towers and life as a warlock to run his Asylum Tattoo Parlor, assisted by troll Bronx and elf Trixie. There just wasnt a lot unique here. Download Angels Ink (The Asylum Tales, #1) by Jocelynn Drake in PDF EPUB format complete free. Buyer beware, buddy. But in most cases, clients didnt much bother with the flip boards, preferring to rely on the knowledge of the artist. This alternate universe contains evil warlocks and witches, tradition-bound elves, an ancient purveyor of equally ancient treasures both real and mystical, and plot twists designed to enchant. . No one worked mornings. . The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive." Kim Harrison "Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! We will catch you eventually. Gideon even took the time to shake out his cloak before turning to me. I put a leprechaun hair in the ink. Youve ruined my life! The Ivory Towers council let him go but assigned a watchdog to ensure that Gage uses his magic only in self-defense. Not today. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive.Kim Harrison, Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! He's also a warlock who wants nothing to do with the egotistical and maniacal world of the other witches and warlocks of the Ivory Towers. Drake puts the ink in incredible." Simon R. Green A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. Angel'S Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book #1) by Jocelynn Drake: Book Review Yeah, but Im the best and thats why you came to me instead of some broken-down backroom operation with dirty needles and shady ingredients. Bright and breezy, with fascinating characters, and a background with hidden depths. Gideons sneer turned into an evil grin. This is the first book in the Angels Ink trilogy. Walking over to the counter opposite where Trixie was currently perched, I turned on the small television linked to the security camera that looked over the lobby of the parlor. As she turned to drop her bag on the counter, I could easily make out the butterfly-wings tattoo between her shoulder blades. Id forgotten about the gun. This urban fantasy series rocks!" J.R. he shouted, shaking the gun at me. Each continent was dotted with gleaming towers made of white marble and granite that stretched above the clouds. Genre fans who knowand loveDrake's phenomenal, New York Times bestselling Dark Days novels will be blown away by this dark and seductive new series. Pretty much everything was mediocre and this whole book was kind of blah.Overall this was a mediocre urban fantasy book. This was a somewhat dangerous business even under the best of circumstances. Gideon even took the time to shake out his cloak before turning to me. Bright and breezy, with fascinating characters, and a background with hidden depths. I read. She was going to be the death of my sanity. Keeping my eyes locked on his, I let the gym bag on my right shoulder slide off and hit the ground with a heavy thud. "A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. I took another step toward Russell, backing him farther into the alley. In my opinion, he had gotten what he paid for, but then it looked like he wanted to take his anger and frustration out on my hide, as he remained in the shadows of the alley beside the parlor. Halfway through the book I knew I was going to have one big problem with this series. It was a distinct smell that only the experienced magic user could pick up, and I had more experience than I was willing to admit to anyone. You may very well love it! Who the hell wanted a tattoo first thing in the morning with their coffee? I reminded myself that this type of magic fell under the self-defense clause. Drake kicks off a new urban fantasy series with a strong first title.definitely check out this series from the popular Drake. Tattoos are real big in popular culture these days, so books with tattoo artists are a thing. Nothing important. But with the help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity, and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this enchanted world alive. Just people who were willing to take some risks for the right price. The processing of the items in the front room took less than thirty minutes and an order form was quickly filled out. There were things down here that people would kill for and ones that were an automatic death sentence for possessing without being a witch or a warlock. You used magic, when you were not permitted, in dealing with this human. Cancel anytime. They wont look kindly on it. The back-room check could take up to three hours to process and the order form was even trickier because not everything could be purchased at the local ingredients shop. One of the things I had learned quickly when I opened this shop was that in order to get the necessary and best resources it was all about the connections you made. This urban fantasy series rocks! J.R. Ward. After a couple of seconds and no lightning bolt, I relaxed. You paid me fifty bucks for a shamrock tattoo the size of a quarter on the bottom of your foot. The author has once again built a unique supernatural world. My breath froze in my chest and I watched the sky for the telltale flash of lightning that would streak across seconds before the appearance of a guardian. Jocelynn Drake is the New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series and lives in Florida. And the guardians were itching for an excuse to put my ass in a sling. Dont show your face around here again or Ill tell the cops what kind of tattoo you really came in my shop for. I love this new series in all areas. Stepping into the center of the pentagram, I closed my eyes but still hesitated. Drake puts the ink in incredible."<br /> Simon R. Green<br /> <br /> "Angel's Ink is an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. Trixie prodded after a moment of silence had stretched between us. I absolutely love Bronx and I cannot wait to find out more about him in future books - I just KNOW that he's got one heck of a story to tell. Instead of her usual shorts, she wore a pair of jeans with some strategically placed holes and tears. The only problem was that it so easily turned bad if you werent careful. My favorite character was Bronx, I am always a sucker for the loyal and brave sidekick. The world was beautifully crafted and multi-dimensional allowing for growth throughout the series yet not becoming too overwhelming in the first installment. The Asylum Tales - Angel's Ink (The Asylum Tales, Book 1 I hope to pick up the next one in the series and find that the action factor has increased exponentially. In all honesty, I had a contact at a popular beauty parlor across town and for a price she was kind enough to grab samples of hair for me. This is by far the best book I've read, it even trumps the Twilight series, a few years ago NOBODY could do any better than that. Some of the plot elements are interesting but there are too many things introduced at once and as a result character development really suffers. The wall was covered in plastic flip boards that held common tattoo designs we had done in the past to give potential clients some suggestions should they need them. Most of the time, a chair was left on the trapdoor to make it look like it was unused, but I suspected that my coworkers were aware of my occasional disappearances down into the basement. Fantasy book review: Jocelynn Drake's *Angel's Ink: The Asylum Tales* Asshole, I muttered. Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. I had always been good at magic, but there was more to it than just being naturally attuned to the energies in the air. Somehow, they seemed to sparkle in the light as she moved. While they dont all get along, they do have one enemy in common the witches and warlocks that live up in the Ivory Towers. Angel's Ink: The Asylum Tales - Ebook written by Jocelynn Drake. I had always been good at magic, but there was more to it than just being naturally attuned to the energies in the air. Then I picked up the gun in one hand and my gym bag in the other. Jocelynn Drake OverDrive: ebooks, audiobooks, and more for libraries The Asylum Tales gave me that in spades. It held a variety of old books and pictures depicting tattoos from the earliest of days, when only sailors were among the clientele. No one had been down here without my knowledge. Bright and breezy, with fascinating characters, and a background with hidden depths. Oddly enough, these were typical hours for tattoo parlors. Gage is a warlock that has fallen out of favor with the Ivory Towers. Thanks for not getting shot. Agreed. However, the greatest revelation had come from Trixie. The basement held other spells, cloaking special items from view, protecting both them and me. Ward. "I'm a bibliophile. They wanted the tattoo to do something for them, and whether it was a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex, we could get it donefor a price. Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. Not exactly the best thing to leave lying around a tattoo parlor where any of your more unstable customers could pick it up. Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. Angel's Ink - Audiobook Download | Listen Now! Got it, boss, she said, hopping down from her perch on the countertop. I am not going to be continuing the series, it was just too blah for me. Using unique potions a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks to etch the right symbol, he can fulfil any heart's desire. You got what you paid for. He is trying to keep a low profile running a tattoo parlor. As far as anyone else was concerned, I was just a tattoo artist and didnt know shit about real magic. Meet Gage, a magical tattoo artist trying to remain hidden and alive in a world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires mingle freely with humans, and warlocks and witches rule the roost with merciless cruelty. Total fantasy, but interesting. Thats why, I said in clipped tones. I also really can't wait to learn more about Gideon and personally I hope he is in the series more in the 2nd book.Final thought: Angel's Ink was a fantastic beginning to a series that I hope continues for a long time! The Asylum Tales Series by Jocelynn Drake - Goodreads It was one of the better urban fantasy books I have read. The characters were beautifully written, well rounded, and I loved all of them. *yawn* My favorite character was Sofie, the witch turned cat. This was where we kept the main ingredients to stir into the potions needed for the majority of the tattoos people came to get. Ive got some contacts. I think I would have enjoyed it more reading it. Yeah, well, neither did I, but they did. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to . But then, Bronx was very organized and neat when he worked. A LOT. The plotting, too, is both intricate and well-articulated. she scoffed. Bronx had before I hired himI remembered seeing him open the door and pause at the threshold. Not exactly the best thing to leave lying around a tattoo parlor where any of your more unstable customers could pick it up. Do you want front room or back room? The first of two prequel stories to Jocelynn Drake. "Expert storyteller Drake invites readers to join her in a spirited and spellbinding new series. To make matters worse, Trixie had gone out of her way to disguise the fact that she was an elf when it was well-known that some of the best artists in the industry were elves. I did enjoy it at the start (and the OCD vampires were a riot), but by the end Gage had completely slid into the TSTL category for me. You used magic, when you were not permitted, in dealing with this human. The story is really engaging, and the interaction between the characters is entertaining. Rough afternoon, I muttered, but the words didnt come out sounding as indifferent as I had hoped; then my eyes fell on Trixies outfit for today. The front door was locked and the spell was back in place. Head to the quiet and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. I love this new series in all areas. The spell had instantly stripped away the glamour spell she had been using, leaving it as little more than a hazy shadow over her tight, lithe form so that I could see she was truly an elf. I am not going to be continuing the series, it was just too blah for me. But in most cases, clients didnt much bother with the flip boards, preferring to rely on the knowledge of the artist. Are you ever going to do anything about those guns? Pass the word along to Bronx if you see him before I do. Supernaturals live openly among humans, but the magic-wielding witches and warlocks are set apart from everyone else. Using unique potions--a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks--to etch the right symbol, he can fulfill any heart's . Genre fans who knowand loveDrakes phenomenal, New York Times bestselling Dark Days novels will be blown away by this dark and seductive new series. Hell, he shouldnt have gotten the leprechaun hair at that price, but I had been in a generous mood. My heart skipped. I like this new Urban Fantasy world from Jocelynn Drake. It was now sitting quite obviously on the floor, beside the front door where I had left it. I had to be sure that he wouldnt follow me into my shop where I would still be alone and defenseless. Looking for a tattoo and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? I shook my head as I dropped my protective shield and leaned against the wall so my shaking knees wouldnt have to fully support my weight. By the 60% mark, I was ready to just wrap this shit up and move on. No one knows that better than Gage. Bring me before the council and they will see that it was self-defense. The author does a great job of introducing her mesmerizing new world and then filling it with a truly compelling cast of characters. And of course what is a witch story w/o a cat. I had tattooed the man just a couple of weeks ago and apparently he wasnt pleased with the result. It had been on the tip of my tongue to ask her about it on more than one occasion, but I wasnt exactly sure how to start that conversation without giving away my own abilities and dark past. Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Michelle L. Olson:I've been a fan of Jocelynn's writing for quite some time. But then, I wouldnt expect things to go all that bad for him either. Besides, security systems didnt come cheap, and getting one that included magical defenses was even more expensive since it involved finding a warlock or a witch willing to do a little menial labor. I LOVED it. Using unique potionsa blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inksto etch the right symbol, he can fulfill any heart's desire. Gideon gave a little snort as he stepped away from me. Who the hell wanted a tattoo first thing in the morning with their coffee? This wasnt how I expected my day to go. I had never told her that I knew exactly what she was and had no intention of mentioning it. He adds a tiny bit of angel feather to the mix, thinking that it might help to heal her. Gideon gave a little snort as he stepped away from me. No one worked mornings. Before he could get his wits about him, I slammed my elbow into his face, feeling his nose fracture beneath my forearm while the back of his head hammered into the brick-covered ground. Can't wait for the next book or short story. I doubted whether he could tell what the spell was exactly, but he knew it was there. I just wasn't her biggest fan. And then try to survive the barrage of questions that would accompany that armory? Youre coming with me. It wasnt completely foolproofsome creatures didnt show up on camerabut it caught most who wandered through our door. Damn trolls and their weakness for sunlight. Trixie asked casually as I met her in the main tattooing area. In this world, you couldnt be too careful. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive.Kim Harrison, Gritty, authentic and fast-paced!

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