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Ace (2009), Edition: Original, 320 pages
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Fantasy. Fiction. HTML: A brand new series from the author of the "Weather Warden" novels, who's as "Swift, sassy, and sexy as Laurell K. Hamilton." (Mary Jo Putney) View our feature on Rachel Caine's Undone. Once she was Cassiel, a Djinn of limitless power. Now, she has been reshaped in human flesh as punishment for defying her master�??and living among the Weather Wardens, whose power she must tap into regularly or she will die. And as she copes with the emotions and frailties of her human condition, a malevolent entity threatens her new existence...
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LibraryThing member BeckyJG
Outcast Season: Undone is the first in Rachel Caine's new spin-off from her popular, cultish Weather Warden series. Cassiel is--was, since she is cast out from their ranks on the first page of the book--Djinn. Old Djinn, the ones that were never human to begin with and so have no sympathy
Cassiel's (don't call her Cassie) punishment is not simply to be cast out, but to be rendered effectively human, tied to a body, one body, that eats and sleeps and poops. What a drag. She's immediately found, taken in, and found a Weather Warden protector by the delicious David, leader of the New Djinn. There's a brief appearance by Joanne Baldwin, as much to establish cred for the series as taking place in this particular world as anything else, then Cassiel's off on her own adventures.
As always, the story is both funny and quite dark. Kudos to any good writer of urban fantasy, who can create a world with such ridiculous premises--Djinn? really?--and render it so compellingly, well, believable. At one point I found myself thinking, "I don't think Cassiel, the former Djinn, would change her attitude toward humanity so quickly," and then laughed aloud at myself for even phrasing the objection.
Outcast Season: Undone ends on a cliffhanger, with Cassiel, her Weather Warden friend and cohort Luis Rocha, and the collective fates of humanity and Djinn-kind hanging in the balance. To be continued, we're told, in Outcast Season: Unknown. Yup, I'll snatch that one up as soon as it hits the shelves.
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whatsoever for the human race. She's cast out because she says no to Ashan, leader of the Old Djinn since the cataclysmic events of one or two Weather Warden novels ago.Cassiel's (don't call her Cassie) punishment is not simply to be cast out, but to be rendered effectively human, tied to a body, one body, that eats and sleeps and poops. What a drag. She's immediately found, taken in, and found a Weather Warden protector by the delicious David, leader of the New Djinn. There's a brief appearance by Joanne Baldwin, as much to establish cred for the series as taking place in this particular world as anything else, then Cassiel's off on her own adventures.
As always, the story is both funny and quite dark. Kudos to any good writer of urban fantasy, who can create a world with such ridiculous premises--Djinn? really?--and render it so compellingly, well, believable. At one point I found myself thinking, "I don't think Cassiel, the former Djinn, would change her attitude toward humanity so quickly," and then laughed aloud at myself for even phrasing the objection.
Outcast Season: Undone ends on a cliffhanger, with Cassiel, her Weather Warden friend and cohort Luis Rocha, and the collective fates of humanity and Djinn-kind hanging in the balance. To be continued, we're told, in Outcast Season: Unknown. Yup, I'll snatch that one up as soon as it hits the shelves.
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LibraryThing member steenface
It was neat to view the Weather Warden world from a different viewpoint. Joanne Baldwin makes a cameo in the beginning but then Cassiel takes the spotlight. She struggles with humanity, having been a born Djinn, and, while her narration is somewhat stilted at times, it makes her all the more
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believable. (As believable as a Djinn-turned-human with Earth Warden tendencies, anyway.) Show Less
LibraryThing member seekingflight
Cassiel was a powerful Djinn, but when she refuses a request made of her by Ashan, she is made human for her defiance. Exiled to the human world, she is not pleased to find herself frail, vulnerable and dependent. This was a pleasant light read, before it lost me with the build to an overly
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LibraryThing member eljabo
Reading this book was a chore. I actually had to force my way through it. I really love the Weather Warden series, so was bummed by how much I didn't enjoy this "spin-off." The main character was unlikable, the story was dull. It was a complete waste of time! I could've been reading a VC Andrews
On the bright side, this is one series I won't get sucked into reading!
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book! On the bright side, this is one series I won't get sucked into reading!
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LibraryThing member jennclack
This an offshoot from the Weather Warden series. The two series intertwine which is fun for those who read both but still ok for those who don't. Cassiel is a Djinn who is punished (for what we learn later) by being made human. The author does a great job at turning her from a completely unlikable
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character to one you actually care about by the end. It has action, romance and mystery. I'm looking forward to more of the series! Show Less
LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary
I was excited when I saw that Rachel Caine was doing something aside from the Weather Warden series but still in the same universe.
This time, the reader is introduced to former Djinn Cassiel (not Cassie), who suddenly finds herself powerless and cast out from the only life she has know. Undone
Undone is everything that fans of Caine's Weather Warden series -it's filled with plenty of action, fronted by a butt-kicking heroine and has enough twists and turns to keep readers interested. Caine's style is still as masterful as in the previous series, but something about Undone feels a little stilted and tired. Most likely this is due Cassiel's seemingly flat, emotionless character. While her lack of understanding humanity makes sense, it makes her exceeding less accessible (and generally less enjoyable) than Joanne. Also, since this series takes place in the same universe as Weather Warden, there is very little here that feels new. Nothing amazingly different about the world is revealed and while learning more about the Djinn was kind of interesting, it wasn't compelling enough for me that it could launch a new series completely.
Sadly, Undone made me wish for more adventures of Warden Joanne Baldwin, as well as something more original from Rachel Caine. While Caine has created an amazing and vivid universe here, it seems like it's been just a little too exhausted and could use a rest.
This time, the reader is introduced to former Djinn Cassiel (not Cassie), who suddenly finds herself powerless and cast out from the only life she has know. Undone
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begins with Cassiel's introduction to Caine's well-known characters from the Weather Warden series -Joanne, David, Lewis and others. After being forced to cope with her new mortal existence, Cassiel is sent off with Earth Warden Luis to start a new life.Undone is everything that fans of Caine's Weather Warden series -it's filled with plenty of action, fronted by a butt-kicking heroine and has enough twists and turns to keep readers interested. Caine's style is still as masterful as in the previous series, but something about Undone feels a little stilted and tired. Most likely this is due Cassiel's seemingly flat, emotionless character. While her lack of understanding humanity makes sense, it makes her exceeding less accessible (and generally less enjoyable) than Joanne. Also, since this series takes place in the same universe as Weather Warden, there is very little here that feels new. Nothing amazingly different about the world is revealed and while learning more about the Djinn was kind of interesting, it wasn't compelling enough for me that it could launch a new series completely.
Sadly, Undone made me wish for more adventures of Warden Joanne Baldwin, as well as something more original from Rachel Caine. While Caine has created an amazing and vivid universe here, it seems like it's been just a little too exhausted and could use a rest.
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LibraryThing member tometender
Cassiel has been cast out of the ether by the Djinn. Faced with life as a human, she leans on the Wardens for assistance. Learning to cope with a physical existence is difficult but surviving an ancient hidden threat might be the end of a once all power Cassiel.
I really enjoyed this book. Watching
I really enjoyed this book. Watching
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Cassiel superior attitude and Djinn characteristics transform into a caring human was fantastic and at times extremely humorous. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member Krumbs
Great characterization, the action rolls along swiftly, and it was an interesting premise (though to be fully continued in the next book). I don't entirely believe the main character's world view would evolve that swiftly but I guess the somewhat forced change had to happen to allow the reader to
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empathize with her. Looking forward to the next one. Show Less
LibraryThing member Capnrandm
The concept of an ancient being, composes of energy and immortal, being trapped in a human shell is interesting. Rachel Caine does not carry this as far (or as well) as THE HUNDRED THOUSAND KINGDOMS, but she certainly casts Cassiel as alien enough to be a compelling and unique main character. My
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only complaint is how quickly she becomes selfless and willing to sacrifice herself for humans, and how the cliff-hanger ending leaves littler or no resolution to Book One. The second issue is easily enough addressed, on to Book Two! Show Less
LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Read from June 22 to 23, 2013
Listened for Fun (Library Book)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.75
Character Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.00
First Thought When Finished: I read this one before I read any of the Weather Warden series. I was hooked from the very beginning!
Story Thoughts: WOW! Just WOW!
Character Thoughts: Cassiel is one kick ass chic! She is smart, uber strong, and horrible with people but good with kids. I love this last trait because it means she is a little bit more straight-forward than people normally like. She is also thrown on her ass and she manages to stand up, shake it off, and go forward. She has some serious gumption. I am not going to say much about the rest of the characters because I don't want to spoil the plot. Let me just say: GRAB THE FREAKING HANKIES. You will need them.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Cynthia Holloway / Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
I have listened to quite a few Cynthia Holloway narrations and this one did not disappoint. Cynthia is great with female voices and their ranges. She shows great emotion, pacing, and gives a little extra to make to the audio stand out.
Final Thoughts: I need to read book 2! That.Is.All.
Listened for Fun (Library Book)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.75
Character Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.00
First Thought When Finished: I read this one before I read any of the Weather Warden series. I was hooked from the very beginning!
Story Thoughts: WOW! Just WOW!
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I am going to say it: this is the book that caused me to go back and read the Weather Wardens. I loved the world. I loved the characters. I loved the action. I loved the mystery. It was just a fantastic combination of all the elements that make me love Urban Fantasy. NO FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLE. Like I said, all the things that make me fall head over heels for a series.Character Thoughts: Cassiel is one kick ass chic! She is smart, uber strong, and horrible with people but good with kids. I love this last trait because it means she is a little bit more straight-forward than people normally like. She is also thrown on her ass and she manages to stand up, shake it off, and go forward. She has some serious gumption. I am not going to say much about the rest of the characters because I don't want to spoil the plot. Let me just say: GRAB THE FREAKING HANKIES. You will need them.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Cynthia Holloway / Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
I have listened to quite a few Cynthia Holloway narrations and this one did not disappoint. Cynthia is great with female voices and their ranges. She shows great emotion, pacing, and gives a little extra to make to the audio stand out.
Final Thoughts: I need to read book 2! That.Is.All.
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LibraryThing member SunnySD
A djinn who won't follow orders is cast down to take human form - interesting premise, and a solid series kick-off. Cassiel isn't always sympathetic, but she's likeable.
LibraryThing member kmartin802
Cassiel has defied the ruler of the Old Djinn and been turned into a human dependent on the Wardens for her survival. She's assigned to Earth Warden Manny Rocha and sent to My New Mexico.
Cassiel has a lot of adjustments to make. From being an all-powerful Djinn to a human dependent on others is
When Manny and his wife are gunned down and his five-year-old daughter Isabel kidnapped, Cassiel has to team up with Manny's brother Luis, a powerful Earth Warden, to find the missing child. That leads them to a much larger conspiracy than either of them had imagined and an old enemy with stunning new plans.
Cassiel is an intriguing character. I enjoyed watching her adjust to life as a human and come to appreciate humans. I liked her strong relationship with Isabel who pours out love and acceptance. I liked the worldbuilding in this new series set in the same universe as the Weather Wardens series.
I enjoyed this urban fantasy story. My only complaint is that it is the first book of four and has a cliffhanger ending and tons of unresolved plot threads.
Cassiel has a lot of adjustments to make. From being an all-powerful Djinn to a human dependent on others is
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quite a change. She also finds herself in a time of change for the Wardens and the Djinn and with an unknown enemy threatening. When Manny and his wife are gunned down and his five-year-old daughter Isabel kidnapped, Cassiel has to team up with Manny's brother Luis, a powerful Earth Warden, to find the missing child. That leads them to a much larger conspiracy than either of them had imagined and an old enemy with stunning new plans.
Cassiel is an intriguing character. I enjoyed watching her adjust to life as a human and come to appreciate humans. I liked her strong relationship with Isabel who pours out love and acceptance. I liked the worldbuilding in this new series set in the same universe as the Weather Wardens series.
I enjoyed this urban fantasy story. My only complaint is that it is the first book of four and has a cliffhanger ending and tons of unresolved plot threads.
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Language
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English
Original publication date
2009-02-03
Physical description
320 p.; 4.2 inches
ISBN
0451462610 / 9780451462619