"Will Pilar and Loup risk their freedom to save the strangers around them?"

By: Jacqueline Carey

Genres: Fantasy Urban

Posted: January 14, 2012

Loup and Pilar have escaped military custody and are ready to start anew. Their pasts earn them jobs as bodyguards for a British rock band, but their pasts may also come back to haunt them if they are not careful. When things start to heat up in their new home of Outpost 12, they must decide whether to expose themselves and help the people living there or continue to hide and perhaps save themselves.

Loup and Pilar are both great female characters. They are strong, determined, passionate, and enigmatic. The reader will connect with them easily and enjoy their presence in the book throughout the novel. The love scenes could have used a little more oomph, but the reader can tell Loup and Pilar truly love each other.

The events in the first half of the book dragged a little, but the second half made up for it with far more action, mystery, drama, and intrigue. The ending was satisfying, easy enough to put this book down and feel like one's time was well-spent. A mystery with some action and hints of romance, fans of Jacqueline Carey will enjoy SAINTS ASTRAY.

Book Summary

Fellow orphans, amateur vigilantes, and members of the Santitos, Loup Garron-the fugitive daughter of a genetically engineered "wolf man"-and Pilar Ecchevarria grew up in the military zone of Outpost 12, formerly known as Santa Olivia. But now they're free, and they want to help the rest of the Santitos escape. During a series of escapades, they discover that Miguel, Loup's former sparring partner and reprobate surrogate brother, has escaped from Outpost 12 and is testifying on behalf of its forgotten citizens-at least until he disappears from protective custody. Honor drives Loup to rescue Miguel, even though entering the U.S could mean losing her liberty. Pilar vows to help her.

It will take a daring and absurd caper to extricate Miguel from the mess he's created but Loup is prepared to risk everything... and this time she has help.

Saints Astray by Jacqueline Carey

Saints Astray

by: Jacqueline Carey

Santa Olivia #2

Grand Central Publishing
December 1, 2011
On Sale: November 22, 2011
Featuring: Miguel; Pilar Ecchevarria; Loup Garron
352 pages
ISBN: 0446571423
EAN: 9780446571425
Kindle: B004RD851M
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