Review of Annihilation

[Tori_J]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Annihilation" by Kaylin McFarren.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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To say this book is an exciting novel would be an understatement. The plot of this book is like no other. It is unique and suspenseful. While reading it, I had to deal with a plethora of emotions, ranging from cringe to excitement, pure anger, anxiety, and happiness. I am sure many of you are wondering how I could say a plot was splendid when it made me cringe and angry sometimes. Well, there's a short and a long answer to that question. Short answer: Kaylin McFarren is a genius. Long answer: It is impossible not to cringe when you consider some of the protagonist's experiences. However, this cringe and anger only add more suspense to the plot. It makes you wonder how the story will play out.

Samara Daemonium is the protagonist in Kaylin's book, Annihilation. This is the second book in a series. At the time of this writing, the third book in the series had not yet been published. If you are interested in knowing when the sequel gets published, you can check the discussion page; I will post the news of its publication there.

Samara is a demon with an angel for a mother. Her birth mother is Ariel, and her father is Crighton. Against all odds, this couple is brought together as soul mates. This was made possible through the death of Samara's real mother, Lilith, and the occupation of her body by the soul of the angel in Lucifer's captivity. After taking over Lilith's body, Ariel became Samara's birth mother because the body she took over was with a child. Samara is a strong lady and a natural archer. In this book, she is made to face challenging situations that could break anyone. Samara and her family lived in Middle Earth.

In Hell, Lucinda, the daughter of Lucifer, assumed control following her father's demise. Despite having helped Crighton and his soulmate escape from Lucifer, she is now a different person, as her position as a ruler has changed her, and she would not mind using Crighton and his family as pawns in the war she's plotting against heaven. One of the reasons for this is her jealousy towards Crighton's soulmate because she wanted him for herself.

This summary is a very short glimpse into the story. The story goes much more in-depth and touches on several more plotlines. It is captivating, to say the least. This book features demons, angels, cambions (the name for hybrids, according to the book), and a few humans. It also features politics, obsession, love, ego, torture, explicit sex, and BDSM. The sex scenes are very detailed; the author did not hold back at all.

I like how this book has so much suspense. The plot shifts in ways that make it simply impossible to guess what will happen next. Kaylin McFarren's book was worth my time, and I am sure it will be worth your money. The protagonist is very lovable, and that will keep the readers riveted to their seats in hopes of seeing where the plot takes her. Fair warning, a dangerous path lay ahead and, perhaps, some calm-waters moments too. The question is, will she come out of this physically and psychologically intact?

Even though the plot twists contained in this book are one of its strong suits, there were some cases where I thought it went too far. There were instances where it was just too much, and it felt like the author was intentionally trying to confuse the readers. This wasn't very pleasant.

Nonetheless, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The plot deserves it. Despite the frustrating and cringe-worthy moments I encountered, I still found the book thoroughly interesting. I recommend this to lovers of suspense, romance, and fiction, from age 16 upwards. I don't think an audience younger than that age range would understand the plot, and I also don't think they should be exposed to that level of explicit sexual content.

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[Nwadinso Michael]

From the review, the plot of the book is quite unique. The book involves the paranormal ordeals of Samara, the demon with am angel for a mother. There's a lot of suspense within this exciting piece, and I think it would be a good read for me. Thanks for your review.

[Amy Luman]

This sounded like my kind of book right up until the mention on explicit sex scenes. I just can’t handle those. I would be interested to learn more about Samara, though.

[Manas Ranjan Mishra]

Thanks for the honest review. The details of the book sound too interesting, But having this kind of sexual content gives me a mixed feeling of whether I should try the book or not. Anyways it's a very good insight, and will consider trying it.

[Umesh Bhatt]

The review is evoking interest in me for going through the book. Very detailed and excellent review. Thanks.

[Fareed Regal]

I have to agree that the plot is certainly unique and interesting. It is the kind of book that will tempt enthusiasts of this genre. Very detailed and insightful review. Well done!

[Aisha Yakub]

I like that this book was able to make you feel all of those emotions. I enjoy reading books that take you on a journey and are relatable. Great review.

[Walter R]

This looks like quite an intriguing plot or storyline. Would definitely love to have this book in my shelf. Great review.

[Bee_renda007]

I would love to have this book in my shelf as it has an excellent plot and interesting details. The suspense would. Definitely keep me up all night! Can't wait. Thanks for the review!

[Tori_J]

This sounded like my kind of book right up until the mention on explicit sex scenes. I just can’t handle those. I would be interested to learn more about Samara, though.

Amy it's a pity because this book is actually good. I hope you can look beyond that and read the bookanyway.

[Pauls_]

There is a lot going on in the book. Samara is a character I want to know more about. The suspense is next to nothing. Excellent review.

[NetMassimo]

The first book of this series seemed like an intriguing supernatural thriller that keeps the readers' attention until the end. This sequel seems to carry on the same road with an exciting storyline, one more reason to look into this series. Thank you for your great review!

[Ndagire Hassifah]

I would like to read this book to know Lucinda's plans. Thanks for the review.

[Sou Hi]

Thanks for your review. While the supernatural theme is okay, the explicit sex and fetishes put me off, so I guess this book is not my cup of tea.

[Manang Muyang]

I'm a suspense fan through and through. But I don't enjoy explicit scenes. The plot also seems too complicated for my liking. So Samara and I seem not destined to meet.