Synopsis from Nicole Peeler's website:
Tracking the Tempest begins four months–and one eyebrow sacrificed to magical training–after the close of Tempest Rising. During that time, Jane’s been busy honing her supernatural powers and enjoying her newfound sense of confidence. Rockabill may not yet be heaven, but she’s realized it’s home. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, however, and Ryu–Jane’s bloodsucker boyfriend–can’t let a major holiday go by without getting all gratuitous. This time his shenanigans involve a last-minute ticket to Boston and a hefty dose of direct interference in her life. But Ryu’s best laid plans inevitably create more upheaval than even he can anticipate, and Jane winds up embroiled in an investigation involving a spree of gruesome killings committed by a being of tremendous power . . .
. . . who, much to Jane’s surprise, happens to be another halfling.
Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler is the second book in the Jane True series. The first book, Tempest Rising, ends with Jane in supernatural basic training, learning how to harness her new found power. Tracking the Tempest continues in that vein as Jane continues to learn defensive magic, even during her romantic get-away with Ryu. As the couple become embroiled in a murder investigation, we see their relationship become strained, leaving Jane questioning her feelings for Ryu. Jane's mastery of her defensive powers gets tested repeatedly as the infatuated, killer halfling stalks Jane and company.
This book begins to explore Jane's personality in earnest. In Tempest Rising, Jane was tough in her own way, but no match for any of the supernatural beings around her. She had to rely on Ryu, Anyan, and Nell for protection from the baddies who were out to get her. This time around, she has become more self-reliant and much more capable of defending herself and her friends. The inner fire and grit that we see in Jane in the first book shines through exponentially in Tracking the Tempest. There are moments sprinkled throughout the story where Ryu becomes overprotective towards Jane, something that really gets her hackles up. She continues to prove that she is not to be taken lightly, don't underestimate her because she is short, female, and not a pureblood super, thankyouverymuch.
Overall, Tracking the Tempest is an action-packed, paranormal thriller that is chock full of Nicole Peeler's trademark humor. This is an excellent book that is truly fun to read. Honestly, it left me wanting more. Thank the gods that Tempest's Legacy is out now so I can get my Jane True/Nicole Peeler fix.
