Taming the storm was one thing. Calming it is a whole other battle. My name is Crimson Arashi. Well, at least that was my name until I obtained a mysterious pocket watch, then somehow acquired six sexy men and a loyal familiar who can rip the balls off of any man. Now, I’m Crimson Storm and I carry the power of Storm Yuna, the strongest mage Homatomashi has ever known. The truth has been … known.
The truth has been revealed and now the clock is ticking. It’s up to me to take Storm’s place with my men in tow as we track down the three missing crystals from her pocket watch while also searching for the leader of N.R.O.
In unfamiliar territory and with enemies from my men’s past making a dramatic entrance in the middle of our investigation, tracking down the prime suspect couldn’t be more confusing.
On top of everything else, the growing emotions I feel towards each of my men and the recurring memories from Storm’s past that reveal themselves in my dreams, make it harder and harder to ignore the burning desire building inside me.
My own powers are increasing and with them brings conflict, two forces working against one another rather than together, which puts me in a dilemma I don’t have the time to deal with.
Can I juggle all of the danger and problems in the outside world, while somehow also calming the growing storm brewing within me?
Or will this be the beginning of my own demise?
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One thing I’ve learned from reading Yumoyori Wilson’s books, is that they are written in a manner unlike any other. It threw me off at first, but once I changed my mindset the books got a lot more enjoyable. Essentially, I read them as if they’re an anime episode or movie. Because that is very much how they play out, to me anyway. Point being, don’t expect this book to read or flow the same as others.
Anyway, Calming the Storm is a seriously well thought out book. The setting and storyline is crazy intricate, I can (and did) seriously get lost in this book for hours just picturing the environment. This book in particular follows the group as they search for the missing crystals of Storm Yuna’s pocket watch. I found the first quarter of the book to be somewhat slow, and then it picked up really quickly and before I knew it the book was over. This book takes a crazy twist that was entirely unexpected in more ways than one. I seriously did not see that ending coming, it was just…..wow!
I am seriously going to go crazy waiting for the next book to come out!
I’m not going to give away any spoilers of any kind because I don’t like doing that!
So this is all I’m going to say about this book and that is I thought this story was amazing! A lot of twists and turns ups and downs all throughout this book!
But you know something I think every book that I’ve read by Yumoyori Wilson has been absolutely awesome!
She just knows how to captivate her readers and hold them hostage in a good way with the way she writes all her stories I think! Her characters are the perfect blend of vulnerable and kick butt heroines and heroes. And the realities are places I wish I could live at!
I most definitely can not wait until Facing the Storm is out because I have to know what happens to Crimson and the guys next!
So yes I definitely do recommend this book but if you haven’t read the first book Taming the Storm yet then I highly suggest that you do otherwise you’ll get a little confused as to who’s who and what’s what if you read Calming the Storm first.
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Book two in the Crimson Storm Chronicles and what an incredible addition it is too. Just when I think these books cannot get any better Yumoyori proves me wrong by writing something as absolutely mind blowing as this book was. We pick up pretty much right where book two ended. Crimson finally has her powers, a kitsune, and one of the gems for the pocket watch. Besides recover she has to deal with the never secrets that are coming her way while still trying to locate the other missing gems. Storm essence makes a complicated twist along the way as well as other secrets that come to light over time. It takes a truly incredible mind to think up all of this fantasy world and I am totally in love as each and every tidbit is revealed while I turn the pages. The finale is going to be one amazing thing to read if this book is any indication. If you enjoyed book one then you so have to read this. In case you cannot tell I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
This story picks up shortly after Taming the Storm, with Crimson learning what it’s like to have people who care, but by the end of the story, everything you thought you knew being completely turned on it’s head – except for how awesome the guys are :). I like that we get to see Crimson become more confident and learn more about Quil and Malachi. I was completely surprised by some of the twists, especially with Erica. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3!
There are some references to triggering topics.
Book 2 in the Crimson Storm series, once again Yumo releases an awesome book. This one picks up right where Taming the Storm left off. Crim and the guys get closer and Crimson is getting stronger. Some betrayals come to light, hardships are over come. There is work still to be done to achieve peace. Fabulous read, I wait to find out how it all comes together at the end of the series. James kind of surprised me in this one, kind of made me look at him in a different light, not totally in a bad way though. I definitely do not see the end of this book coming though. I can not wait for book 3!