Gale Force

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Enemies never seem to leave Joanne and David alone. When word leaks that the two are engaged, a new threat appears, one the Djinn are unable to see. Someone has found a blind spot for the powerful beings, and the wardens aren’t strong enough to fight alone. Joanne must find a way to make the Djinn see the threat to Mother Earth. With each attack, the Earth is thrown into further chaos, and innocent lives are lost. But without a united front, there will be no winning this time.

Despite Gale Force being book seven in the Weather Warden Universe, there's still plenty of world-building. David will finally part ways with information on the Djinn giving Joanne and readers long show more sought out lore. And as events begin to spiral out of control, the outside world begins to realize something is amiss. The carefully hidden world of Wardens and Djinn may not be so hidden anymore. Reporters begin to hound Joanne and David, trying to expose what is happening behind the scenes. Between dodging the press and staving off the newest threat, everyone has their hands full.

Rachel Caine has a way of planting seeds for later conflict into early plot lines. There they sit cultivating over the course of a few books before bringing them back into the forefront of the main plot. This was done expertly in Gale Force as old opponents rear back up with new challenges for Joanne and company. And while Joanne may have gained quite a bit of power since last facing them, she has a long way to go before she can harness her full potential. Both the Wardens and Djinn will be tested as their enemies launch an assault no one could have predicted.

And even with the extra boost in power Joanne receives, Rachel Caine makes sure she has to develop as a character before being able to fully use it. There are no easy choices for Joanne to make. And though there is still a bit of her old self tossed into the story, Joanne’s a lot less focused on designer clothing and much more focused on survival. No longer a solo act, Joanne has a team at her side and her relationships run deep. She’ll do all she can to protect those she loves. Gale Force is appropriately named, as the action never lets up and there are some powerful emotional hits that will assault the reader. Brace yourselves, this one is going to twist and turn, never letting up and breaking off mid conflict. Readers will be left demanding to read the next book. show less

I really liked it, but I was pissed off it ended in the middle of a story line with very little resolved. I was tempted to give it a low rating on principle. but I liked it too much.

Someone is out to kill Joanne Baldwin. Not that death threats are anything new to Joanne but they are always unsettling. Especially in light of the mysterious killer(s) rhetoric against the djinn and the method they've chosen for destruction. However, a little death and destruction won't deter her from planning the wedding of her dreams (or is that nightmares) to David, the hottest djinn of them all.

As always with the Weather Warden books I found the fast pace and characters to be engrossing. I finished the book in a day really unable to put it down. The problem is despite how much I like this author's writing, how much I enjoy the characters and how interesting I find the story, I do find myself wishing that there would be some sort of show more resolution. At this point I'd even be open to considering an unhappy ending just to see poor Joanne and David catch some rest.

I have noted from a blurb in the book that Ms. Caine is planning another new series based in her djinn/Weather Warden world. I wish I could be more excited about it but since I'm already neck deep into her Weather Warden and Morganville Vampire series I'm not thrilled about starting something new while these linger on.

While I'd highly recommend the Weather Warden books and will, of course, read the next of this series as soon as it comes out it might not be the best for those who aren't into cliff hangers. But, if you don't mind cliffies and enjoy fresh, exciting urban fantasy with a bit of humor (Joanne's ever increasingly dry, slightly deranged humor always cracks me up) I'd definitely say go for it! show less

Back in force after the previously slightly disappointing preceeding book, "Gale Force" brings it back with the fast paced plot, seemingly impossible situations, interesting characters, the return of an old fiend and a bit of David hotness.

Still enjoying this serious, and happy to note that the chapters have gradually become a better length. But seriously, if David can "heal" a car - how come he can't fix the wedding dress?

ARGhh got half of my review written and hit the wrong key! All gone :(So what was I saying?Oh, its been almost 12 months since I finished Thin Air but finally my library got Gale Force and Cape Storm and I have begged them to put Total Eclipse on order.The talents of the Weather Wardens and the Djinn are something different and lead into interesting situations with a neat balance of action and emotion. The world and the charcters evolve over the series and flow from one book to the next.I appreciate that JoAnne holds her own despite David being such a large part of the story. Their relationship never runs smooth, but generates enough romantic wistfulness to satisfy HEA fans. The banter between the characters is always a fun distraction show more from the life and death battles.The plot itself was fast paced, yet not absurdly so, and I thought the new threat was a creative and intriguing one. I do sort of feel there were a few loose threads left waving that I hope Caine will deal with in Cape Storm.Can't wait til after work so I can start it. A great series that should satisfy PNR/HEA and UF fans alike. show less

A major character returns to stir up the war between the Wardens and Djinn, and Joanne finds herself now fighting an additional faction of evil, as if things weren't screwed up enough for her. This one moves quick, and the reader now get a sense of overall tension building in the plot. I really liked how the Wardens finally revealed their purpose to the general public, explaining how they attempt to control the forces of nature to keep people as safe as possible. Well done.....

I read this book a while ago and enjoyed it. I'd read others in this series and by this author.

This is a supernatural romance with a Djinn, but there's more than just romance. Joanne Baldwin is a weather warden and while mudanes have no idea about the supernatural goings-on in their world--she does.

This is also the book where her Djinn lover proposes marriage and apparently not everyone is happy about this.