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Gut Deep

(Torn World – Book 1)

by Donna Augustine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dystopian, Stand Alone PNR
Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

Down & Dirty

Imagine a world where the werewolves and vampires have finally had enough of the human scourge… and have taken control. Free on Kindle Unlimited.

What is it about?

(Blurb from GoodReads)

Penelope

They steal our world, destroy our lives and view us as worthless chattel. I never thought I’d be desperate enough to ask one of them for help, and worse, one of their leaders. But with a vampire stalking me, a werewolf might be my only salvation. I’m still not sure which is worse, him or death.

Donovan

She’s nothing to me but an inconvenience, a burden, another complaining human singing the song of the wronged. She strolls into danger as if she’s begging for death, taking risk after risk. I should let the monsters she tempts have her. I would if I didn’t want her for myself.

Thoughts on Gut Deep

On a different Earth, werewolves and vampires have risen, taking over the government and army of the US…. while subjugating the human population to nothing but food and labor. Into this world, a mismatched pair find themselves in the most unusual of circumstances, and it’s volatile love.

Dystopian in nature while offering a solid romance, this is a charming, though sometimes hard to swallow, Paranormal adventure worth your time.

Pros:

• This author always writes interesting characters, and this FMC has her head on her shoulders more firmly than most.
• World building.
• Sassy. Love her.

Cons:

• The conclusion was a bit quick.
• Didn’t answer the issue of life spans?
• Seriously, we need more answers, hoe the heck is this going to work in that world?

Perspective

First Person, Multiple POV

Ending Type

HEA

Rating

R

Romantic Dynamic

M/F

Character Age Range

25+

My Final Verdict on Gut Deep

Donna Augustine has a way with words, she can craft and twist a world into both a horror and a refuge for the imagination – and this new world is no different. Filled with creatures both great and small, along with humans just struggling to get by, it’s a tantalizing ride into the paranormal. Free on KU!

Published November 1st, 2019
287 Pages

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Your Turn

What are you reading today? Have you read this book yet? How about other books by Donna Augustine? She has a way about her worlds, doesn’t she? Do you have a favorite? Leave a comment, I would love to talk!