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“Rachel caine, always the best, but a bit disappointed. Some major actions of the book i didnot see it coming. ”
Her Grace wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It felt like this book was the last planned installment in the series. I dont know whether Caine originally had a four book series planned and then extended it, but it felt like a lot of loose ends were being tied up here.
Anna C wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book starts some time after Joanne left the desert after her climactic battle with the Wardens, the Ma'at and Orry. Escaping to Florida with a dangerously wounded David in his bottle, Jo tries to make a new life and fix the love of her life. No longer working as a weather Warden, she works as a flunky on the local weather show.
There are multiple storylines going on here. Mainly the Djinn war, and the devastating effect this is having on the delicate balance between the Djinn and the wardens that have held them capitive. We hear how the Wardens came to have power over the Djinn, and what will happen if they get their freedom. Be prepared for some tears as the Djinn fight to the death, not caring who gets in the way.
We also have the continuing storyline of the Djinn stealing plot that Jo interrupted when she ran into Orry. He was stealing the Djinn for a buyer, and the buyer wants his goods. Jo is the missing piece in the story, and he wants answers.
And, perhaps the most heatbreaking story of all. Jo and David. We know that in making Jo a Djinn, David broke the rules, and that they are still paying for that. Well the cost is high. David has tied his life essence to Jo, and on his slow journey to becoming Ifrit, he is draining her dry. She hardly has any of her own powers left, and in times of crisis she has to choose between staying alive and keeping David alive. This is real Romeo and Juliet stuff as the pair of star crossed lovers can't seem to be together despite thie love. Fans of the couple will not like this storyline. But I have hopes that the apparantly bleak ending, isn't as bleak as we would believe. It will be interesting to see what Caine makes of David ini future books, and whether he will be as lovable. Having said that, I love David, but am I alone is seeing the appeal of the enigmatic Lewis? I actually think I would like to see this pair together, judging by how much I enjoy and anticipate the scenes between them.”
“The weather is controlled by the Wardens who use Djinns to help them Joanne Baldwin is a weather warden, she's impetuous, headstrong and loves good clothes shoes, and fast cars. David, Joannes Djinn lover, is an Ifrit-a fallen Djinn and she wants desperately to make him back the way he was, but he's feeding off her and draining her of her powers. Which is unfortunate, since she's no longer a warden anymore, but a weather-girl doesn't help prevent the local weather wardens from thinking she's manipulating the weather. This book is loaded with personal issues - from her sister coming to visit to a Vegas policeman stalking her to find out what happened to his partner all of which keep the book moving to its cliff hanger ending.”
Hali S wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Alot of suspence. But really good!! :)”
Safiyah Sadiq wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amy H said: 5 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book is the fourth in a series, it picks up three months after the third book left off. This series is amazing, as soon as you pick it up you are pulled into the story and you don't want it to let go. I couldn't put the book and I did't want to put it down, as it should be.
Joanne Baldwin can control the weather, usually the Djinn help weather wardens like her. However the Djinn have fallen into civil war, half of them are going around killing the wardens, and the other half is just trying to stay alive. Joanne's power is at half mast because her Djinn/boyfriend is draining her power while trying to recover from an earlier battle. The only way she can survive is by letting him go, but it just may doom the rest of the world.
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“The book takes a tear jerking turn separating David and Joanne. They are no longer fighting together, David is no longer any help to Joanne. Joanne's power supply is at an all time low and is having trouble using her power. Probably not a good time for the Djinn to have a civil war.”
Amy H wrote this review Saturday, May 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Freakin cried like a big baby.”
Brittney S wrote this review Monday, March 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Joanne's been a powerful weather warden, been human, been djinn, been dead, been alive, been hunted; basically, she's had a busy life; death; whatever.
Ranko wrote this review Sunday, December 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
She should be able to have a chance to relax, enjoy herself, take some time off, be happy, etc.
No chance.
She has to pose in ridiculous costumes, work for a weather man she hates, be nearly taken apart by a storm, put up with exploding cars, a stalker detective, a bunch of people who want her dead, a divorced sister, major, really major, personal losses in her life, and see the start of a major war between the wardens and the djinn.
Which doesn't take into account the possibility that the end of all life on the planet could be fast approaching.
An incredibly excellent fourth book in the series.”
“"Windfall" is a deeply visceral, emotional, and shattering thriller. Midway through the book, I wasn't sure what type of review I might write, because make no mistake, this is a difficult read for fans of this series. Hands down, it is the darkest so far, but also incredibly riveting, expressive and utterly heartbreaking in parts.
tabascocat wrote this review Monday, September 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As always, the writing shines. Descriptions of characters and situations literally bring the story to life before a reader's eyes. Heroine Joanne Baldwin continues to evolve and mature, while still holding to the kick-ass, make-no-excuses attitude that keeps her so unique a character. Fascinating new players are introduced here as well, from the fun and appealing Cherise (Joanne's partner in weather broadcasting hell) to some scary and intense new villains -- one of whom emerges in a twist that's both anticipated and still shocking enough to take your breath away. While I missed former players like Marion Bearheart and the mysterious Ma'at (who have a cameo appearance here), a healthy dose of uber-Warden Lewis and his ward, Kevin, helps to fill the void. I'm not convinced that Caine has resolved the Joanne-Lewis-David triangle for good just yet. Which only makes things more interesting. David junkies like myself will struggle with the awfulness of his transformation -- one which began in "Chill Factor" and that grows progressively worse in this installment. Through it, we get a greater glimpse of who the Djinn are, as well as a history of their union with the Wardens -- one that brings new meaning to the old saying that love hurts.
What's more, Windfall expands and intensifies the conflicts of the Warden universe. The author has been skillfully building these since the beginning of the series with a frightening inevitability that resembles nothing so much as a march to war. In the context of real world events, that makes these stories timely, and it's amazing the way that Caine evokes that kind of reality, even in a fantasy-based setting. And even though this novel left me craving a double martini and a hefty dose of Prozac at the end, I can't recommend it enough. Fans of the series will not be disappointed...”
“Not much to say except this series just keeps getting better and better. One thing I will mention, though, is I'm glad this book finally sees the series getting decent cover art. The three previous books all had covers that looked vertycartoon-ish and cute, which certainly does not reflect the spirit of the story.”
m0ntr0se wrote this review Thursday, April 12 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
