This is a supernatural end of the world romance story. It has a group of people who have powers and were beat friends in high school. After over 20 years, the main character returns to her hometown where her friends she hasn’t seen or spoken to since leaving have lived their lives. They have a lot to overcome, including forgiveness for over the past. I liked the story and the characters. It’s pretty detailed, even detailing smells and tastes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-10-25 13:12:122024-10-29 09:11:52Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Rose McCaskey
Meg was the chosen one to save the world while in her teenage years with the help of her four best friends. After 25 years she goes back to her hometown to potentially have to save the world again. I really like the premise of this book since it is different than just a bunch of young adults saving the world. Meg is without purpose after leaving her life in her hometown behind and has to deal with the consequences of being away for 25 years. She has been a free spirit traveling wherever the wind takes her. It was a bit hard to get through the first few chapters due to the amount of events that the reader has to get caught up on to become invested in the story. The story has strong female characters, paranormal, and homecoming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2024-10-23 04:40:422024-10-23 07:46:59Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Callie Luna
I’m thrilled that my first experience with this author was such a pleasant surprise! This marks the beginning of The Hell Gate Chronicles, featuring Meg as our formidable protagonist with an unbeatable spirit. I instantly connected with her unique, unconventional nature. As a fan of the supernatural, I found the blend of intense action and captivating elements in this story completely addictive!
One aspect that really stood out to me was Meg’s age—she’s over 40, which is a refreshing change in a genre often dominated by younger characters. The narrative flows seamlessly, with events unfolding naturally. Character development is a highlight, adding depth to the plot and making it easy to invest in each character. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next installment!
Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay. This book was amazing. I’m not a huge fan of supernatural but I fell in love with the book the first chapter. The main character Meg who has been out of school for 20+ years and helped close the Hellgate back then is back in action. Finding out from a friend who has been comatose for 20 years that someone new is trying to reopen the Hellgate, Meg knows she has to try and stop it again. She’s older and wiser so it should be easier right? Along with her friends, Meg may be witty and rough but she is smart and if she did it once when she was young and not that smart surely she can do it this time. Meg thought when she left home all those years ago that she wouldn’t have to go back but here she is and all the baggage along with home is here as well. Will Meg be able to stop the bad guys once again and will she be able to deal with all the unresolved issues that lead to her leaving town in the first place? Read this great book to find out!
This was a little unexpected read but it was so worth every word. A young girl saves the world, closing the gates of hell, and walked away. Or so Meg thought. When she returns so much came out from her past that she now has to deal with. This was a very well-paced read and I couldn’t put it down. This book has it all, romance, fantasy, lead women, action packed, adventure, paranormal and so much more. This was a great read and totally worth the day it took me to read it. Can’t wait for the next ones.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-10-21 20:02:422024-10-23 07:49:16Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Jennifer Reimer
In her senior year of highschool, Meg closed a portal to hell. Once her job of being the gatekeeper came to a close, she took off never to go home again. That is until she was in her 40s and a comatose friend reached out to her psychically. Someone is trying to open the gate 20 some years later and it is up to Meg to once again make sure it stays closed.
Reluctantly, Meg returns home to do her duties of being the gatekeeper. Leaving at such a young age left a lot of loose ends in her hometown. Everything is different yet still the same and Meg is thrust back into a life she wanted to forget.
I absolutely loved this book for a number of reasons, especially the premise of the main character being in her forties. Too many times the main characters are in their twenties and although the books are still enjoyable, now that I am getting older, it’s getting harder to connect with younger characters.
I adored Meg! She was a rough around the edges type of girl. She was witty, and a but coarse at times. The book itself was filled with unexpected twists and turns keeping you guessing. Full of action, humour, and emotional growth, you will definitely want to join Meg on this adventure!
Everything about this stunning new beginning to the Hellgate Chronicles series pulled me in. Jocelyn Lindsay is a new author to me, and I will continue to recommend her to everyone. You never know if you don’t give her a try, right? From the eye-catching cover to the line and sinker of the synopsis I knew I had to give this book a try and I was not disappointed. I grew up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and in a lot of ways I got those same nostalgic feels when I read the synopsis. So glad I jumped in with both feet. Meg Walker isn’t like everyone one else. She has literally saved the world but when her “duty” was done so was she. Moving away and leaving everything and everyone behind her might have seemed like a great idea, at least it was until now. Twenty-five years have passed since that day when Meg closed the Hellgate, but now someone wants to open it back up. Only once you save the world once it’s easy to do it again. But now all those unresolved issues of her youth are back. Running was a temporary solution that ended the moment she returned to town. Can Meg finally find closure? Resolve? What secrets will finally be revealed? While the beginning was building up this incredible world you quickly fall in love with Meg, she is rough around the edges, she has some flaws, and her past isn’t all rainbows and smiles. Life has been just that, life, a beautifully imperfect perfect that she doesn’t let keep her down. I truly cannot wait to see what will happen next in this series and will keep an eye out for any news so I can mark my calendar.
This is the first book in its series even though sometimes it felt like I was reading a second book. This story picks up 25 years in the aftermath of saving the world. Meg Walker has found herself listless and without a purpose since she closed Hellgate and saved the world. She is determined to not return to Bellingham or even talk to her ride or die pals. Allison, Bianca, and Ziya are all gifted but remained behind when Meg left town. When Ziya tells Meg that someone is going to reopen the gate, Meg’s plans to stay away are shattered, and she must return. The story tells of their reunion and the ensuing battles to keep the gate closed. I liked that the story wasn’t about a young person saving the world. I also liked that the story showed what it feels like when someone doesn’t have a purpose. It showed that we are made to have relationships, that we need others in our life, and that we are better together. I didn’t like what seemed like an excessive amount of language. I didn’t like that at times Meg seemed rather whiny. Overall, it was an enjoyable book that I wanted to finish to find out what happened. I also really enjoyed the surprises and twists at the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2024-10-18 20:47:142024-10-23 06:49:06Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Rebecca Hill
Older heros I’m sold. I’m still in my early 30s. I thought I could relate to this book and did. You get the background of the character which makes me love the character even more. I highly recommend this book. What an interesting read. Pretty unique with a different age difference hero aspect.
Reunion is the first book in The Hellgate Chronicles by Jocelyn Lindsay. It labels itself as an over forty urban fantasy novel but that doesn’t do justice to the unique book found here. As highschoolers, Meg and her friends saved the world from apocalypse at great costs. Now, 25 years later they are midlife and mid-life when the unthinkable happens and it is time to save the world again. This book was a thrilling read with plenty of relatable situations even if you’re only edging on forty and not in charge of stopping evil forces.
“Reunion” by Jocelyn Lindsay is the prequel, and very first book in the the “Hellgate Chronicles”. If my experience with “Reunion” is an accurate sample of the author’s story telling, I expect to enjoy them all, immensely. The author’s tone is natural, and the way the story is told felt akin to listening to a friend tell a story. This was definitely one of my favorite recent reads. The story follows our protagonist, Meg Walker, as she navigates uncomfortable…well…reunions and trying to live up to expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the way the author embodied the enjoyable aspects of apocalyptic YA books but with a protagonist over 40. This book quickly grabbed my attention and held it. I would strongly recommend to other readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Aprilhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril2024-10-15 18:56:132024-10-22 19:28:16Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by April Rose
What an original and refreshing story this is. I knew from the moment I read the description that I would enjoy this book, but it completely blew all expectations out of the water! For a start, I loved the fact that the main character was older. Most books that I read like this are of the YA category, with a character to match. So having the main character be older was such a nice change. I definitely connected with this character more than others and I really became invested in her story. I loved the overall story the author created. It was exciting, fun to read and one that I couldn’t seem to get enough of. Once I had started reading, I found it really hard to put down. This is a brilliant story and I am really looking forward to the next in the series.
I thought the story started out pretty good. I felt it had a lot of potential. Petra was out to find out what truly happened to her brother. The premise of the story is good. It felt like there could have a bit more to it. It almost felt like a novella. This would have been great for the start to a series. I really enjoyed the detail in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-10-12 08:04:482024-10-22 14:46:11Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Shelly Kittell
I found this one quite enjoyable. A supernatural with a strong woman over the age of 40, woohoo! Great little bits looking at their younger days of battiling the hellgate for the first time. This is a well done story. I found it had a good flow. I liked the premise. I wish more writers would do stories like this. There’s some reminiscing and action with drama. Loved the characters. This was a great story.
I thought the review I would write about this would be bad because of the heavy references to what happened in the past…making me wonder about missing a whole book. I only had to deal with the unknown for about a quarter way through(although references were made later) then the story picked up and the suspense started happening and I could not turn pages fast enough to see what would happen next!
I ended up really loving this story other than the aforementioned issues. I was saddened with the Cole situation. I was hoping he would provide a happy ever after. Seeing these girls now and their interactions with each other was incredible. Good and Bad. I am hoping for more in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2024-10-07 18:44:452024-10-22 14:13:09Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Lisa Helmick
HOLY COW THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!! I want to be a character in this book! I loved everything about it! Fantasy mixed with paranormal and suspense! The best part for me is that the group of amazing women in this are over 40!!! It’s so refreshing to read a book with women I can truly identify with, minus the magic! If you’re looking for a read that will keep you turning the page because you have to know what happens then this is it!!! I look forward to the next one in the series and following this group of friends as they navigate the darkness we can’t see and the darkness we can!
Reunion is the first book in The Hellgate Chronicles by Jocelyn Lindsay. As this appears to be the debut novel of Jocelyn Lindsay, I really didn’t know what I should expect from her writing, but the intriguing cover caught my eye, and the blurb held the promise of a great, supernatural, action-packed adventure- so I took a chance, snapped up a copy and dove right in. This definitely made me think of Buffy the Vampire Slayer having to deal with the Hellgate (Hellmouth) opening again, returning to town after decades away- but now she’s hit her midlife and is a bit of a lonely, cynical, and jaded mess. After closing the Hellgate decades earlier, Meg thought she was done with her hometown, but now things are stirring again, she returns to do what she does best, kickingbutt. But things are never quite that simple…. So, get set for an action- packed adventure where Meg deals with the paranormal, while grappling with some ‘real’ life challenges along the way. Looking forward to continuing the series. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-10-01 01:04:282024-10-01 10:21:05Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles Book #1) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Angela Hayes
5 stars Reunion is a fun and refresh look at a supernatural/paranormal urban fantasy tale full of action. It’s great to see more authors turning to heroines that are not what most would consider the normal age. No, this heroine is over 40 and can kick ar$e and drink with the best of them. Being the keeper of Hells Gate a place of evil will do that to a gal. Reunion is jam packed full of action, suspense, and humour and so much more. It has all the elements I love in a great book. I loved this book. I loved the character, Meg. Actually, I enjoyed the witty and quirky characters that Jocelyn brought to life. Meg not only has to save the world but deal with the supernatural once again to boot, but she must deal with real life problems as well family, kids, friends and I use the term loosely at times, animosity, and much more. Jocelyn has cleverly crafted a tale that is a tangled web of complex threads to bring about something that readers will thoroughly enjoy. This wonderful fast-paced tale is the first book in The Hell Gate Chronicles, fantasy series and what a start it is. I can’t wait for more of these characters and the mayhem they get into.
Meg is definitely a true powerhouse of a character . As well as having her special powers she is strong, Independent and seriously funny which drew me totally into the creative storyline created by this wonderful author. It is great when you find a new author but when you find one that gets you this hooked on their writing its an AMAZING feeling!! I am completely hooked on this series now. I am 100% a new fan and can’t wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2024-09-29 16:25:562024-10-01 10:12:09Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Jules Herbert
The amount of books that I’ve read with a hero over 25 is ridiculously low. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I absolutely will be coming back for more. I loved the humor of the FMC; and the whole “Seriously? Again?” attitude was perfection. I highly recommend this series, and can’t wait for book 2!
I enjoyed this book.The characters were introduced kind of slowly in the beginning however, the story grew in between each character addition. As the title indicates, this story is about the reunion of a core group of women friends with magic/paranormal powers, approximately 20 something years after leaving high school and a whole bunch of life changes. There is a quest, of course, because what would a sci-fi/ fantasy be without one? All in all the story moved well, had interesting characters, left enough of the back and side story untold so as to entice me to read the rest of the saga. Would totally recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Estelle Edwardshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEstelle Edwards2024-09-27 19:25:562024-10-01 08:26:58Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Estelle Edwards
Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Britney Humphreys This is a 5* book for me. The way the author slowly gives snippets into the earlier days of the characters’ lives drew me into the story. I also love how the author wrote the animosity between the characters. There are deep wounds within the friendship that I believe Allison would love to fix, but I’m not sure if that will ever be possible. The cliffhanger is going to have me begging for the next book well before the Spring 2025 release date…I NEED to know what happens next. How will Meg handle everything that is being thrown at her? What will happen with the pack if she doesn’t fill out their paperwork? Will Bianca lose the giant chip on her shoulder, or will it just keep getting bigger? What will happen with Ziya? How will Sam handle it when she inevitably finds out about all of the magic around her? I have so many questions that were not answered in the first book. The author has set things up for a beautiful series, and I’m along for the ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Britney Nicole Humphreyshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBritney Nicole Humphreys2024-09-27 19:08:222024-10-01 08:26:43Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Britney Humphreys
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It’s been twenty-five years since she sealed the Hellgate.
Now, she’s gotta stop the apocalypse. Again.
Meg Walker, a grunge teen of the eighties, has always been rebellious and unconventional. So after a disastrous senior year she flipped destiny the bird and skipped town. But her 42nd birthday comes with an unpleasant surprise: a psychic call from her comatose best friend from high school. Someone is trying to open the Hellgate.
Resigned to her duty as the gatekeeper of evil, Meg reluctantly goes home—it’s time to live up to expectations. As she struggles to reconnect with her old friends, she learns the (second) apocalypse is a cakewalk compared to old romances, professional careers, teenage children, and unresolved emotional baggage.
Is it possible confronting the demons from your past is worse than actual demons?
Jocelyn grew up reading fantasy books by men, about men, for men. When she’d had enough of that, she wrote my own stories. These days she writes urban fantasy novels featuring strong, relatable heroines who navigate both supernatural and real-world challenges with resilience and wit. She wants to showcase badass women who continue to grow and kick ass well into their 40s and beyond. Probably because she’s beyond 40. She wants women to know their lives don’t have to be less spectacular over 40 and that the badass years are ahead of them.
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It’s been twenty-five years since she sealed the Hellgate.
Now, she’s gotta stop the apocalypse. Again.
Meg Walker, a grunge teen of the eighties, has always been rebellious and unconventional. So after a disastrous senior year she flipped destiny the bird and skipped town. But her 42nd birthday comes with an unpleasant surprise: a psychic call from her comatose best friend from high school. Someone is trying to open the Hellgate.
Resigned to her duty as the gatekeeper of evil, Meg reluctantly goes home—it’s time to live up to expectations. As she struggles to reconnect with her old friends, she learns the (second) apocalypse is a cakewalk compared to old romances, professional careers, teenage children, and unresolved emotional baggage.
Is it possible confronting the demons from your past is worse than actual demons?
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