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Victoria Marmot #2
Victoria Marmot and the Inconvenient Prophecy
When Victoria Marmot helps rescue her brother from a corrupt magical government she also unleashes a cadre unsavory characters, a handful of helpless children, and a dragon. Now, with the Ministry of Magical Entities and an obsessed vampire ambushing them at every turn, Vic will have to call on all of her newfound powers—and enlist the help of all of her new friends—to solve the mystery of what really happened to her parents before MOME can silence her and everyone she holds dear.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 22, 2018
About the author
Virginia McClain
13 books169 followersVirginia McClain is an author who recently stopped daylighting as a Spanish teacher in Arizona and switched to writing full time in Winnipeg, Manitoba. When she's not writing she can often be found climbing to the top of large rocks, running on trails, backpacking, and generally engaging in any excuse to go play outside. Now that she has moved to the Great White North she will probably add snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and ice skating to her list of outdoor adventures, but as it's still warm out she'll start with canoeing (something she hasn't done in years) and see how it goes from there. She lives with her husband and their furry, canine companion Artemis.
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December 14, 2018
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This series.. if I could put it nicely.. is weird. The first book made me laugh so much because of the character names.. and just 'cause they were hilarious.. but now it's all kinds of weird. However, the characters are still hilarious and have funny names.
In this book, Victoria is dealing with some changes. She's discovering herself (like being bisexual) and it was a pretty epic journey. However, I've had my fair share of f/f, m/m/, f/f/m, m/m/f...AND this was like baby stuff. Little kiddy f/f romance so I was kind of sad and disappointed. I'm hoping that it gets way better in the next book because I could seriously start shipping her with someone.
Other than Victoria, some of the characters were a bit annoying. Or maybe I was just annoyed reading this while at work.. but either way, I ended up annoyed/frustrated with some of them. It's like they way they talk.. or maybe it's the writing for certain characters but ugh - I'm praying that they don't annoy me in the next book (but I highly doubt that will happen).
Besides all of that, we are still dealing with MOMA/MOME? and things start to get interesting again. I loved the action between everything but I wish I got more. I'm hoping that third book would be amazing because I can't wait to dive into this weirdness again.
This series.. if I could put it nicely.. is weird. The first book made me laugh so much because of the character names.. and just 'cause they were hilarious.. but now it's all kinds of weird. However, the characters are still hilarious and have funny names.
In this book, Victoria is dealing with some changes. She's discovering herself (like being bisexual) and it was a pretty epic journey. However, I've had my fair share of f/f, m/m/, f/f/m, m/m/f...AND this was like baby stuff. Little kiddy f/f romance so I was kind of sad and disappointed. I'm hoping that it gets way better in the next book because I could seriously start shipping her with someone.
Other than Victoria, some of the characters were a bit annoying. Or maybe I was just annoyed reading this while at work.. but either way, I ended up annoyed/frustrated with some of them. It's like they way they talk.. or maybe it's the writing for certain characters but ugh - I'm praying that they don't annoy me in the next book (but I highly doubt that will happen).
Besides all of that, we are still dealing with MOMA/MOME? and things start to get interesting again. I loved the action between everything but I wish I got more. I'm hoping that third book would be amazing because I can't wait to dive into this weirdness again.
July 21, 2021
Victoria is back and she is just a quirky as ever. She is also discovering herself and her new magic as the story goes along. Besides that the is a while host of interesting characters and the story moves fast enough to keep you interested.
January 27, 2019
I uh.. don't even know what to say about this series so far. It's interesting.
December 9, 2019
**My final thoughts on this will be on book three because I am not able to separate out the books enough to not spoil things**
March 18, 2019
"Victoria Marmot and the Inconvenient Prophecy" eBook was published in 2018 and was written by Virginia McClain (http://virginiamcclain.blogspot.com). Ms. McClain has published six novels or novellas. This is the second of her "Victoria Marmot" series.
I received an ARC of this novella through https://www.netgalley.com in return for a fair and honest review. I categorize this novella as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence, Mature Situations, and considerable Mature Language. The story is set in our contemporary world, but in an Alternate Timeline where magic is possible. The primary character is seventeen-year-old Victoria Marmot.
The story picks up almost immediately from where the first novella "Victoria Marmot and the Meddling Goddess" left off. Victoria and her brother, along with their friends, continue to battle with the Ministry of Magical Entities (MOME). Victoria not only learns a great deal more about her magical abilities, but she also finds that she has some rather deep attractions to both a boy and a girl she has met. That attraction proves to be reciprocated and the three eventually have a very intimate moment together.
I thought that the 4+ hours I spent reading this 222-page young adult fantasy were interesting. Both of the novellas I have read so far in this series have been a bit crazy. The character of Victoria Marmot is not one that I am drawn to. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novella a 3.8 (rounded up to a 4) out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
I received an ARC of this novella through https://www.netgalley.com in return for a fair and honest review. I categorize this novella as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence, Mature Situations, and considerable Mature Language. The story is set in our contemporary world, but in an Alternate Timeline where magic is possible. The primary character is seventeen-year-old Victoria Marmot.
The story picks up almost immediately from where the first novella "Victoria Marmot and the Meddling Goddess" left off. Victoria and her brother, along with their friends, continue to battle with the Ministry of Magical Entities (MOME). Victoria not only learns a great deal more about her magical abilities, but she also finds that she has some rather deep attractions to both a boy and a girl she has met. That attraction proves to be reciprocated and the three eventually have a very intimate moment together.
I thought that the 4+ hours I spent reading this 222-page young adult fantasy were interesting. Both of the novellas I have read so far in this series have been a bit crazy. The character of Victoria Marmot is not one that I am drawn to. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novella a 3.8 (rounded up to a 4) out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
November 8, 2018
I received a free copy of VICTORIA MARMOT AND THE INCONVENIENT PROPHECY (Victoria Marmot Book 2) by Virginia McClain in exchange for an honest review. The most important information about this sequel is that, though not marketed as LGBTQIA, Vic discovers she’s bisexual and becomes embroiled in a ménage a trois/polyamorous relationship. Though not terribly graphic, the focus of the details actually given is on the girl/girl stuff. There was already a lot going on in this book, so the sex stuff was unnecessary and disappointing. Vic and her friends are continuously pursued by MOMA throughout the book; they run from one battle to another. The rampant profanity continues. Vic and her friends eventually find out what happened to their parents and what MOMA’s hiding.
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November 12, 2019
When Victoria Marmot helps rescue her brother from a corrupt magical government she also unleashes a cadre unsavory characters, a handful of helpless children, and a dragon. Now, with the Ministry of Magical Entities and an obsessed vampire ambushing them at every turn, Vic will have to call on all of her newfound powers—and enlist the help of all of her new friends—to solve the mystery of what really happened to her parents before MOME can silence her and everyone she holds dear.
This was a great continuation of this series.
Well written plot and story line that is engaging from the start.
Well fleshed out characters that are interesting.
World building is excellent with all the adventures.
Recommend reading.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great continuation of this series.
Well written plot and story line that is engaging from the start.
Well fleshed out characters that are interesting.
World building is excellent with all the adventures.
Recommend reading.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2020
The book is a second of a series so I would highly recommend you read book 1 first. Yes, she lived through it all! Shoe drop: but only to be cruelly betrayed by someone she least expected, thus starts book 2. She's found her long lost brother but will they all live through the chase over hill & dell & through walls. His old snag has added a new dimension to it all after the pair are saved from a tribunal but will family ties be the death of her? will they go to furry conventions to be rock stars? Continue the saga
May 24, 2019
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. The more I get to know Vic the more that I like her. Now add in her brother and some new friends and it made the adventure even more appealing. She has not lost any of that quirkness from the first book. Actually I think it is there even more. I am even more worried about the MOME something about it rubs me the wrong way.
December 2, 2019
Just like book one, this was a quick read. I need more info about the dragon life and all that entails. Vic has a great sense of humor/self. One thing I am particularly pleased with is that this book is not about children, 18 year olds but they aren’t children running around fighting old people and cursing and whatnot.
December 4, 2019
Wow, the plot double timed it’s way through this book! Straight to the sizzle… Then on to the blowing shit up.
January 21, 2020
Always trouble
Where ever Victoria turns she finds she is running into trouble. It follows her everywhere. Makes for an interesting story.
Where ever Victoria turns she finds she is running into trouble. It follows her everywhere. Makes for an interesting story.
April 4, 2019
The second book took up were the first left off. It felt more fast paced and non stop than book 1. Book 1 was very hilarious while this one was more dramatic. I hope book three brings back some of the humor. But still a good read.
November 8, 2018
I received a free copy of VICTORIA MARMOT AND THE INCONVENIENT PROPHECY (Victoria Marmot Book 2) by Virginia McClain in exchange for an honest review. The most important information about this sequel is that, though not marketed as LGBTQIA, Vic discovers she’s bisexual and becomes embroiled in a ménage a trois/polyamorous relationship. Though not terribly graphic, the focus of the details actually given is on the girl/girl stuff. There was already a lot going on in this book, so the sex stuff was unnecessary and disappointing. Vic and her friends are continuously pursued by MOMA throughout the book; they run from one battle to another. The rampant profanity continues. Vic and her friends eventually find out what happened to their parents and what MOMA’s hiding.
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