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    Bayou Moon
    Bayou Moon
    Bayou Moon
    Audiobook15 hours

    Bayou Moon

    Written by Ilona Andrews

    Narrated by Renee Raudman

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    About this audiobook

    Cerise Mar and her unruly clan are cash poor but land rich, claiming a large swathe of the Mire, the Edge swamplands between the state of Louisiana and the Weird. When her parents vanish, her clan's long-time rivals are suspect number one.

    But all is not as it seems. Two nations of the Weird are waging a cold war fought by feint and espionage, and their conflict is about to spill over into the Edge-and Cerise's life. William, a changeling soldier who left behind the politics of the Weird, has been forced back into service to track down a rival nation's spymaster.

    When William's and Cerise's missions lead them to cross paths, sparks fly-but they'll have to work together if they want to succeed...and survive.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateSep 28, 2010
    ISBN9781400188451
    Bayou Moon
    Author

    Ilona Andrews

    “Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian, and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.) They have co-authored four New York Times and USA Today bestselling series: the urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles. They live in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.

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    • 4/5
      I'm narrowing down on why the Edge books didn't delight me the first time -- I think that somehow the violence/horror in these books is more apparent? More impactful? Maybe it's just me. Anyway, re-read was solid. The augmented humans are horrifying. Spider is awful, as might be expected.
    • 5/5
      One of Ilona Andrews’s earlier works, perfectly paced, well written, entertaining, excellent world building with a sweet, kind of slow-burn romance.
    • 4/5
      I got the audiobook from my library, but was a little wary of it because the Kate Daniels books are pretty hard audiobooks to listen too (fight scenes...), but I really enjoyed it! A different take on magic from the Kate Daniels series, but still some of the same feeling. How does magic affect the normal guy on the street, or in the swamp? Well, poor people are still poor, and family feuds are still deadly. And magical creatures should not be messed with. In the end, this book was easier to audiobook than Kate Daniels, and once I finish all the Terry Pratchett books I'll pick up the others in the series!
    • 5/5
      Plenty of action and plot twists. Interesting characters. Political intrigue, strong family bonds, loyalty, and a happy ending that leaves space for expansion of the world.
    • 2/5
      Less exciting plot than the first. Way more problematic. The whole"need to own the woman" thing is grotesque. "I learned it's not okay to rape people". Okay? Do you think you need an award??So much use of "whore". Sex workers are not bad people. People who enjoy sex are not bad people.

      Just no.
    • 5/5
      Loved it! Might have even been better than the first Edge novel, it's hard to say, but it was wonderful, even while being sad at times (it's a hard world--this is not a place with an unconditional happily ever after).
    • 4/5
      This was a very interesting and suspenseful fantasy/romance. William is a great character. He had always been alone, having been abandoned at birth by his mother, and raised in what was essentially a prison and trained to be a weapon. He is a changeling and, while he knows something of what humans expect, his own instincts are those of his wolf. Cerise is the strong leader of her family. She is the one who has managed the money and also managed to keep everyone fed and clothed. When her parents disappear, she is ready to do anything to get them back but human enough to know the emotional costs. She is attracted to William but reluctant to invite him home with her because she knows how hard her family can be on outsiders. William is also attracted to her. They have trouble connecting because they each misread the other's signals.The book was filled with fascinating characters. The villain - Spider - was the worst kind. He could commit any kind of atrocity with no regrets because he felt has cause was just. That is creepier than someone who is insane or evil. Many of the members of Cerise's family were also unique and interesting characters. I am especially fond of Kaldar who is always talking, arranges the marriages, and can do magic if someone will bet him before he tries.This is not a story for the faint of heart. A few of the atrocities who were associates of the Spider will be appearing in my dreams for a while. But if you like action and adventure, and a well-told tale, you can't go wrong with this story. I recommend it to lovers of paranormal fantasy.
    • 4/5
      I’d been told ages ago that The Edge series got better as it went along. And this second entry was certainly different from the first.We start off with just one of the characters that played a part in On the Edge, the werewolf, William. He’s approached by the Weird’s version of the CIA to retrieve something from another clan in another part of the Edge, in the Louisiana territory, where shifters are killed on principle.Cerise’s family is old and used to part of the aristocracy of the Weird, but was banished generations ago. They live in a constant state of feud with another old family, and her parents have been kidnapped in the feud’s latest volley. But there’s another hand running this latest skirmish and it’s after the knowledge Cerise’s grandparents took with them to their graves. Or maybe not.This book has a much more sci-fi feel than any of Andrews’ other books save for the Innkeeper series, which came along later. It’s not science fiction in the strict sense, because what’s done by the antagonist of the story is done entirely with magic, but the scientific processes are applied to these magical ‘experiments’. The results are cryptozoological creatures that are a horrifying mix of plant, animal and human. I’m not, generally, a fan of this kind of thing, and it was the part of the book I liked the least.The characters overcame this though. There was just something about Cerise’s huge family that was endearing; all of them vastly different from each other and as a whole a lot of fun to read about.The final battle was … unsatisfactory. The thing they overlooked seemed too big a thing to overlook, especially for William who fought this antagonist twice before. And the ending was too fairy tale for my tastes, coming within sight of being twee.It’s sort of a weird book for me, because I was enjoying it as I read it, but after finishing remembered as many of the bits that I didn’t like as I did the bits I did. But overall, a good read. I read this for Halloween Bingo 2021 and it definitely fits the Cryptozoology square, with its characters that are human/plant/animal hybrids. It would also work for Mad Scientists and Evil Geniuses, as well as Terror in a Dark Town, and Shifter.
    • 4/5
      This book came highly recommend and did not disappoint. This is the second book in the Edge series. It develops the characters and the continuing story very well.
    • 4/5
      I am loving this world. The Kate Daniels books are getting bumped up my queue. I wish this one had had a bit more sexin' in it but I loved it nonetheless. I get that Kate Daniels is UF and this is PNR but whereas the first one in the series definitely struck me as PNR-ish, this one might have been UF with a bit of romance, if not for the third person narration.
    • 4/5
      Bayou Moon is the second book of The Edge by Ilona Andrews. This installment takes a darker turn the first and is highly entertaining. We also get to see a new location in the Edge.Carise Mar and her family live in the Mire, a large swamp in the Edge between the Kingdom of Louisiana in the Weird and the state of Louisiana in the Broken. They are money poor but land rich. An old feud with the Sheerile family reignites when Carise's parents go missing and the Sheerile brothers are found in her parent's house claiming Cerise's father sold it to them. William, a changeling soldier, has retired to a trailer in the Broken in an effort to escape the politics of the Weird. When several changeling children are found slaughtered in Adrianglia, William is recruited to track down the killer. When William and Cerise's paths cross, sparks fly and they will have to learn to work together if they want to make it through their missions alive.I was so happy to see William again. He was a neat side character in the first book so it's great he gets his own story. I liked being inside his head and the struggle that goes on to keep the wild side of him under control. Carise is also great as the strong female lead. She's willing to go to great lengths to protect her family. I liked the unique fighting style that Andrews gave her for the use of her flash, very creative and quite powerful in the right situation. Their "Lord Bill" and "Hobo Queen" banter was so much fun to read. I love a book with good character banter! The two of them end up working very well together and I even enjoyed their romance story line for the most part. The rest of the Mar family makes a great supporting cast and there are a lot of them. Cerise's brother (cousin?) Kaldar's magical luck was pretty darn cool and boy would that come in handy in real life! As for the bad guys, they reminded me a bit of comic book villains, each with a particular strength and weakness.The world building is fantastic! The Mire is one crazy place, a swamp on magical steroids. The descriptions bring everything to life. I felt like I was wading through the muck right along with our heroes, feeling the stifling humidity and avoiding the monsters. I don't think it's a place I'd ever care to visit!The story has elements that toe the line with horror, especially regarding the bad guys and how they are "enhanced." There are a couple especially violent scenes that surprised me as well. Ilona Andrews doesn't pull any punches in this book.My only disappointment was with the very end as the story is wrapping up. The last couple chapters and epilogue felt very rushed and were out of sync with the rest of the book. I wish there was another 50 pages or so to finish off that section properly. Also after everything they've gone through and where their characters ended up, that last little bit where Cerise thought William didn't like her any more just didn't fit at all. Otherwise this was quite an enjoyable read.
    • 4/5
      Bayou Moon
      4 Stars

      The search is on for an artifact that may prove to be decisive in any war between the two rival factions of the Weird, Adrianglia and Louisiana. William Sandine is recruited by the Mirror (the Adrianglian secret service) to travel to the Mire (the part of the Edge located in the swamps of Louisiana) in order to locate the artifact and kill the leader of the Hand (the Mirror’s Louisianan counterpart). On the way, William joins forces with an Edger, Cerise Mars, whose family has also crossed paths with the deadly agents of the Hand, and the two must work together for the good of all three parallel worlds.

      As usual, Andrews’ world building is excellent, the plot is action packed and the characters are engaging. Nevertheless, the romance is quite weak mainly due to the fact that Cerise and William have little to no chemistry.

      Cerise wacky family is the highlight of the book. The Mars all live together in a dilapidated manor affectionately known as the Rathole. Each and every member has his or her own unique quirks whether it is Richard the staid and serious or Kaldar the charming thief, Aunt Petunia the mad scientist or Ignata the dedicated healer. Regardless, the love, loyalty and sacrifice that defines the family is tangible and it is impossible not to appreciate both their triumphs and their losses.

      The plot is more convoluted than in the first book and it is sometimes difficult to keep track of the different threads, particularly in the beginning when the individual sub-plot are being established. Thankfully, it all comes together by the end and the climax and resolution make for exciting, if gory, reading.

      In sum, Bayou Moon is an entertaining addition to the series and the authors are sticking with the Mar family for the next two books so I look forward to visiting with them again.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed "Bayou Moon" more than the first book in "The Edge" series, "On the Edge". William the Wolf had a distinctive voice and affect, more interesting to me than the perfect fae-vibe of Declan in book 1, and I liked Cerise Mar's joie de vivre better than the tired-and-betrayed vibe I got from Rose in book 1. (Also, I like a swordswoman.) The Mar clan was entertaining, and the participants in the long-running feud had a poignance that resonated. The episodic nature of one true love per book feels canned. The last three books are all closely knit together, and the younger brother characters from the first book give it some continuity, and character growth. But overall Ilona Andrews shines more in the longer form of the Kate Daniels series.
    • 3/5
      More potato chips. I think I’m reaching the edge of my immediate taste for potato chips.
    • 5/5
      Excellent book. Suspenseful. Great characters. I really liked the first book in the series, On the Edge and I loved this one. I couldn't put it down. The world-building continued from the first book and I liked these characters even more. Plu kind of neat seeing some characters from the first one in this one.
    • 4/5
      This book came highly recommend and did not disappoint. This is the second book in the Edge series. It develops the characters and the continuing story very well.
    • 4/5
      I got the audiobook from my library, but was a little wary of it because the Kate Daniels books are pretty hard audiobooks to listen too (fight scenes...), but I really enjoyed it! A different take on magic from the Kate Daniels series, but still some of the same feeling. How does magic affect the normal guy on the street, or in the swamp? Well, poor people are still poor, and family feuds are still deadly. And magical creatures should not be messed with. In the end, this book was easier to audiobook than Kate Daniels, and once I finish all the Terry Pratchett books I'll pick up the others in the series!
    • 5/5
      Fantasy, mystery, slight romance, mystical, action, it is hard to place this book in any one category. It is simply a fantastic story weaved with expert hand into a world developed so vividly I could almost feel it. It is a book that I need to read more than once there is so much going on and it fascinates me.
    • 2/5
      I'm sorry to say that this book didn't really do it for me. I didn't feel much difference between the main characters from On the Edge, Andrew's first paranormal romance. Some of this many simply be because I'm not real interested in the paranormal romance genre.

      Although, the romance did NOT drive the plot, which is generally my primary criteria for telling the difference between paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I really need to articulate this better and more thoroughly because this book was definitely romancey, lots of focus on that throughout the book, complete with the "moment of bliss" when they realize they love each other, and the "insurmountable obstacle" which is promptly surmounted, and the "period of mopey separation when each is convinced the other doesn't want them," and then the "reconciliation."

      Despite multiple sub plots and a larger driving main plot, all these elements were present. And there were two main plots that didn't really have enough to do with each other to justify both their existences for my taste.

      And I don't like that the women keep getting carried off from the awful horrible mucky drudgery of their lots in life to be ladies in manors in the land of Eternal Epic Fantasy. And my problem is that they are not people of importance in comparison to the men with whom they are involved. They are, you guessed it, raising children (siblings and wards, some of whom are attached to their significant others rather than themselves).

      And I felt that the overarching connecting plot wasn't really given enough lime light. And that the story was trying to be dark and gritty, but there was just too much cheeryness from the characters to pull this off.
    • 4/5
      Firstly... I didn't realize this book, while book 2 in the series, has nothing to do with book one. It is set in the same world, and there are a couple references to the characters in book one, but the story follows a new couple, who have a new set of concerns and problems. There is no Rose or Declan here.Otherwise, it is pretty much the same quality storyline, plot and pacing. I'm not sure the romance is quite as good and the sex scene (only one) is not as graphic as in the first book. There are some interesting characters here though, and the world is more fully explained - mostly the Edge and the Weird, not much time is spent in the Broken.I think the "bad guys" are a bit too extreme though, and almost feel cartoonish. I don't mind fantasy components, but would prefer it remain mature and not devolve into the "monster under the bed" type horror. Overall, however, I liked it, and ended up buying the next book in the series as soon as I finished this one.
    • 1/5
      William Wolf dives deep into the Mire to hunt down an old enemy Spider. Along the way, he meets Cerise, head of the Mar family nicknamed the Rats because of the way they're dirty, poor, and they breed like crazy. Thrown together in a rush of action against an old family feud and Spider, who's looking for a powerful weapon, they manage to spark off a romance.

      Okay, so I gave a pretty rave review on the first book On the Edge because it was done right: the stick to her guns protagonist, the underlying romance, the progression of the story, the reveal of the world. I like that. In contrast, it seemed like this book just took On the Edge and replaced the characters' name.

      I was bored out of my mind reading this. It was fairly unbelievable and cliche. The action felt more like an excuse to throw the two characters together, which pisses me off because a book should be about a plot that matters. There was no struggle, it seemed.

      Bayou Moon is like a bad ripoff of the first book. A formulaic book that probably shouldn't have been written. I wanted more of the world, more of the magic. Instead I got two characters that I know will eventually fall into bed with each other. Yay.

      One star because I just didn't like that book. You might if you're just looking for some "hott" romance with a touch of action.
    • 2/5
      This book was okay for a second book in a series that chooses to focus on characters that weren't in or were less featured in the first book. It felt kind of padded compared to their other works.
    • 5/5
      Listened for Fun (Audible)Overall Rating: 4.50Story Rating: 4.50Character Rating: 4.50Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished: Bayou Moon was great! I knew William's story would be kick ass but really it was Cerise is the one who shined.Story Thoughts: Love stories that give me a Hatfield and McCoys feel and this one nailed it! I have had this book since 2013 and was so glad to finally get to it. I am loving this series and there isn't much that I can say about that hasn't been said before. I will say that the thing I love most about it is the action. There is lots of it and it is kick ass!Character Thoughts: I love William. Ok I loved him in the first book too but loved him even more here. What I loved most was that Cerise made him shine, her family made him crazy, and his predicament made him think fast on his feet. I did love Cerise too and her kooky family. She actually stole the show as far as I am concerned. She was smart, ballsy, and a wonderful leader. I am thrilled to the 2 rascals get their own books! I think those will be interesting.Audio Thoughts: Narrated By Renée Raudman / Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Again Renee did an excellent jobs. This are not short listens though so be in it for the long haul. They are worth every minute but at 15 hours it is a commitment!Final Thoughts: Bring on Book 3!
    • 3/5
      I really like it but could have used a lot less of what felt like senseless killing. What started as a good paranormal romance became so, so many deaths. On the other hand, no one writes a kick ass heroine like these two, and this book reminded me more of my beloved Kate Daniels than the first. I really hope all the characters from each of the edge books all become more entwined as the series goes on. The romance was good but I'd like - hell, love- the series better if it became more than a series of loosely linked romances of couples who must fight enemies together.
    • 5/5
      Brilliant read. Sets the series up for more books, which is very cool. Loved the abrupt end, it made me laugh.
    • 4/5
      I give it a 3.5 and bumped it up because I liked William so much. I didn't like this as much as the first but not because the story was not a good story line, but because I wanted more family/William and less fighting, slash, slash, slash, 1,2,3. It got tiring. I would've rather hearing more about the end and epilogue. About the father, and about the consequences. I almost feel like this was incomplete yet it had too many pages. I give it a 4 1/2 for the story line and the relationship, but only 3, and a lower 3 for the graphic fight scenes that just went on too long. You know how you read a page and realize you totally zoned out... I did that way too much.
    • 4/5
      I liked this book, it had great scenes and steamy romance. However, and I note that Ilona Andrews is my favorite UF writer, this book just wasn't as... ridiculously fantastic as her other books. Don't get me wrong, it was good, and worth reading but it definitely dragged a bit, especially near the end. It pains me to give anything written by Mrs. Andrews less than 5 stars, but four might even be generous.
    • 4/5
      William is finally free of The Red Legion, and he is free of the man who wanted him to kill his best friend. Now William lives in his crappy trailer the Edge, works in the Broken, and does what he wants to do, when he wants to do it. No one treats him as if he’s diseased or less than. No one expects him to constantly be on guard and ready to kill. He simply lives his own quiet life. Up until one day, when Mirror agents show up and ask for his services in getting whatever it is that William’s nemesis Spider is after. In the course of his mission, William becomes entangled with Cerise Mar and her family feud. Cerise grew up in the swamps of the Egde, a nearly impassable area, and has offered to take William with her. When Spider’s search leads him and his troop of magically altered men directly to the Mar family, William realizes he’s got to act fast and prepare the Mar’s for what is coming.I devoured all 400-odd pages of Bayou Moon in one sitting. It is a great addition to The Edge series.I found myself attached to many of the characters in the book, just as I had with On the Edge, with the added benefit of the fact that William makes a much better male lead than Declan did. I don’t dislike Declan, but he was almost beyond fault. He was priveleged and rich, whereas William is tortured, broken. The way he was raised, trained, and treated left him with little else other than the skills of a killer. There’s an almost childish quality to William in that he grew up learning to kill, there was no love for him. His powerful defending of children in the hopes that they never have to experience the life he did only increases my love for his character. His ability to connect with Cerise’s sister, Lark – who is also broken in her own way, wrenched my heart. Cerise, on the other hand, was a kick ass female lead. She stepped up to the plate to bring her family out of ruin a few years before, and after her parents go missing, she doesn’t hesitate to step up and do what needs to be done. Her grandmother and her cousins Kaldar and Richard were awesome characters also. They were all so easy to love.As far as what is happening with the story, it was definitely interesting. Learning about the Mar’s feud with the other Swamp Edge family as well as seeing them finally get some closure had me turning pages. William’s journey to the swamp and his learning to love and be loved is a big part of what made the story for me. The magic, the fighting, the discovery – these are all parts of Bayou Moon that come together to create an exceptional book. I definitely recommend this series.
    • 3/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: Cerise Mar and her unruly clan are cash poor but land rich, claiming a large swathe of the Mire, the Edge swamplands between the state of Louisiana and the Weird. When her parents vanish, her clan's long-time rivals are suspect number one.But all is not as it seems. Two nations of the Weird are waging a cold war fought by feint and espionage, and their conflict is about to spill over into the Edge-and Cerise's life. William, a changeling soldier who left behind the politics of the Weird, has been forced back into service to track down a rival nation's spymaster.When William's and Cerise's missions lead them to cross paths, sparks fly-but they'll have to work together if they want to succeedand survive.My Rating: It's a GambleIt look me a long time to really enjoy the story, and the length of the book was rather palpable. I remember having far more fun with the first book in the series, On the Edge, than this one, but I'll give credit where credit is due: the world-building was quite solid, and Cerise makes for a great heroine (I just didn't relate to her). Whether or not I'll continue this series really depends on my mood and the size of my TBR pile. The Edge series tends to be more paranormal romance than urban fantasy, and I've discovered that I really need to be in the mood for PNR when I read it. So we'll see. Still enjoying Andrews' urban fantasy work, though, so no trouble there. :)Spoilers, yay or nay?: Nay, though I raise a question that could be construed as a spoiler if you thought about it hard enough, so if you're paranoid, don't read the full review at my blog. However, comments and discussion are most welcome, so feel free to click the link below to go directly to the full review and share your thoughts!REVIEW: Ilona Andrews' BAYOU MOONHappy Reading!
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.I think this series just gets better. This story follows William, the changeling from the previous book, as he goes on a mission for the Adrianglian secret service, The Mirror, into "The Mire" in the Edge. He is trying to hunt down a particularly nasty Louisania (the Weird Louisiana, not the Broken one) "Hand" operative, called Spider. In the course of his mission he meets the lovely Cerise Mar, whose parents have gone missing, taken by the Hand.William is a very interesting character and I loved the way the author kept him consistently changeling in nature - he was a mature man, but he had a lack of social skills and didn't understand a lot about women and this remained throughout the book - slowly improving as he came to know Cerise, but never completely going away. It made for some amusing and "awww" moments for me. Also, William unashamedly likes action figures - he never had a childhood and he enjoys them now and that's just fine. I enjoyed William so much - he really carried the book for me.Once again, Renee Raudman's narration was excellent.