Transition (Powers Book 2)
Fortunately there are books like Safe Passage out there to fill in this lamentable gap and to do so by putting the American experience in a global context. In taking on the period with specific emphasis on our unique relationship with Great Britain, Schake tells a good story while adhering to the rigors of academia. She also broadened my vocabulary aborning, anagorisis, caudillo and reminded me of an international order that does not necessarily begin and end with any one nation.
That British gave way to American ascendancy begs the question of which country will emerge in a post-American era, the coda to this essential study. As an antidote to short-sighted rhetoric that seems dismissive of the world beyond the US border, Safe Passage is a must read. Hegemony--a word easier for me to define than to pronounce--is the general subject of this book.
More specifically, a one hundred year period of U. Interesting short discussions are presented on a series of critical junctures in the bilateral relationship, such as how the Oregon territorial boundary dispute was handled in the s and the Spanish-American War of the s. The author thinks such a peaceful transfer between major powers is unlikely to be replicated and gives her thinking why. Schake is certainly skeptical of any future happy transfer of policy leadership as between China and the U. As a minor point, I found it odd and unnecessary for a number of British officials to be given their full name and title.
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Amazon Restaurants Food delivery from local restaurants. Very interested in reading the others in the series because the conflict was still not solved by the end of As You Wish. Aug 27, Melanie rated it really liked it Shelves: I still liked the first one best, but this was a solid book and Reggie and her bakery were a lot of fun.
There were some great side characters here, too, and the fairy tale aspect was so awesome, even though it was pretty obvious how that was all going down. It's book two in the Time of Transition series, but it can be read as a stand alone book-but like all books in a series, it helps to read the books in order. I just adored this book. It had all the right ingredients-romance, magic, strong hero and heroine and a lovable secondary cast of characters. Reggie Scott is born into a magical family, but has no magical abilities and instead is happy running her bakery.
Then out of the blue, she discovers that she's a fairy godmother. As soon as she is given the news, by the old fairy godmothers, they take off for parts unknown because they are wanted by the Arcani council because of actions that take place in book one. Reggie's left on her own to figure out what it means to be a fairy godmother I think one of the best things about this book was how once Reggie discovered she had magic, her friends, family and the place she worked didn't disappear from the storyline.
In so many books, the heroine tries to do everything by herself, and her old way of life just disappears. Not so in this book-they all work to help Reggie out, and it was just refreshing to see. Along the way of figuring out what powers she actually has a Fairy Godmother, Reggie discovers that the council wants her to swear an oath that she isn't against them because the last new fairy godmother Kristen from book one, tried to warn them that someone was trying to take them over, and they didn't believe her and declared her and the former Fairy Godmothers public enemy number one.
Reggie doesn't like how the council is operating, and wants to figure out for herself if Kristen and the Fairy Godmothers really are as bad as the council says they are. Nate and Jonathon both win a place in Reggie's heart as they work with her to figure out if the councils on the up and up. They quickly figure out there is more to the story, and help Reggie to clear Kristen and the former Fairy Godmothers name. The council though, keeps trying to pressure Reggie into pledging her loyalty to them, and she has to keep escaping them I love how there are a few bad guys in this book, including a familiar evil guy from the first book.
The love story between Reggie and Jonathon is just so well, sweet. I loved how there was actually a romance in this story, and they weren't fighting the whole book. There was some fighting their feelings, but I loved watching them realize how important they were to each other and that there is more to someone then meets the eye. I liked how the whole time you knew something was up with Jonathon-he became friends with Reggie for his own selfish reasons, but it took me awhile to figure out what the reasons were and then I was like "duh" I should've known that.
Jonathon is one of the few "nice guy" heroes that I actually really liked. Reggie did have some moments that made me go "Oh, Reggie, really? The secondary characters in this book were wonderful. I'm not sure who I liked more-Alfred the gruff gnome who helps out at the bakery when Reggie has to concentrate on her magic, Sophronia who is her mothers fiercest rival who is to judge if Reggie is fit to become a Fairy Godmother or not she's just so fun not to like or Tommy and Joy, Reggie's co-workers who have disabilities, and are very loyal to Reggie.
I just love how their characters were written The former Fairy Godmothers are hilarious, and I love how they just drop bombshells and then take off again. I also really liked how Kristen and Tennyson from the last book make an appearance, but don't overtake the storyline. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I loved everyone. Medium Martini Sigh Meter: Medium Finnalicious Side Kick Meter: High Barrons Hero Hotness Meter: Jun 24, Rebecca rated it really liked it Shelves: Reviewed for Book Chick City http: Gabi Stevens has chosen to focus on a different godmother for each novel in the series, and this second book focuses on Regina Scott, or Reggie as she likes to be called, as she gains her godmoth Reviewed for Book Chick City http: Gabi Stevens has chosen to focus on a different godmother for each novel in the series, and this second book focuses on Regina Scott, or Reggie as she likes to be called, as she gains her godmother powers.
Her life is fairly uncomplicated at the beginning of the novel, as she runs an Arcani bakery, despite having no magic of her own. She is somewhat an outsider in her family, as she is only one without magic, and as such is overlooked by her overbearing mother. Then the godmothers from book one turn up to inform Reggie of her new found calling. However, they are forced to leave straight after she chooses her wand, abandoning Reggie with a whole host of unanswered questions.
As she has grown up with the Arcani world around her she is more knowledgeable about magic, and so there is no need for the level of description we had with Kristin in book one. However, one of the problems I had with the first book was that Kristin immediately seemed to know how some magic worked, and with Reggie we get more of a gradual exploration, for example when she first transforms into a sprite: The blue and green shimmered together like jewels.
How did they work? Did she simply have to concentrate on where she wanted to go and the wings would take her? He is a friend to Kristin, but there are mysteries surrounding him that mean he might not be helping her for the right reasons. Similar mystery envelops Jonathan Bastion, a rich wandmaker who is famous in the Arcani world and takes a particular interest in Reggie.
The council has become a problem, as they are desperate to control Reggie after the problems with Kristin in book one, leaving her unsure who to turn to for the most part of the novel. Overall I liked this book a lot more than the first one, and feel that the series has improved.
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I did love the character of Reggie a lot more than Kristin who does make a cameo appearance in this book , as she is more unsure of herself and felt like someone you could relate to. Apr 20, Aimeekay rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed the world that Gabi Stevens has created. As I said before a great way to describe her world is a Harry Potter for grown-ups. She introduced more of the Arcani society in this one, as well as more of the magical creatures that exist. I love Alfred the gnome and his friends that he brings to help out at the bakery. I also really Reggie's other assistants at the bakery, Joy and Tommy.
It was a unique way to work in how the magical world isn't that different from the groundling world when it comes right down to it. In both its people and in the way they can be biased against even their own kind. As for the main characters, Reggie and Jonathan aren't xerox copies of Kristin and Tennyson.
So while they were the main characters, and yes they are each others romantic interest in the story, their story is definitely their own. I think the only real similarities between Kristin and Reggie are that they both didn't have magic til they were 27, they are both strong women and they both think outside the box.
Kristin knew nothing of magic til she was thrown into it when she became a fairy godmother.
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Reggie, however, was born to an Arcani family. She never thought she would get powers, but she knew that magic existed. As for the boys, while they are both incredibly handsome and sexy on the outside, their insides couldn't be more different.
Tennyson was a grouch yes, but he wasn't manipulative or trying to take advantage of Kristin. Jonathan however has his secrets and while he eventually falls for Reggie, his intentions aren't as noble as they could be in the beginning. As for complaints about the story I had a few, but they weren't major, and they didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story. First there was no scenes with Callie and Zach.
Yes I know they are the friends of the hero and heroine of the first book, but I really like Callie, I thought she was sweet and I wanted to find out how things are working out between them. Also I had pretty much figured out Jonathan and Nate's secrets by the middle of the book. But, as I said before, it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story and seeing how the author finally revealed their secrets. Yes it is part of a series, so the story, while not a straight drop cliffie, is still open at the end.
But the characters do get their own Happily Ever After at the end. I love those so I'm not complaining I'm just letting those who don't do Romance because it's too predictable know ahead of time. I still think they should give the books a chance though because they are a fun read. Also as a reminder these are not kid books. No matter how pretty the cover or fun they are! The story doesn't just act as filler between them, but they are still there. So don't let the little ones read it.
As for the adults reading it, the sex scenes are decent and while they are graphic they aren't erotica, so I don't think anyone would be that offended by them. I'm off to read the next book in the series!!! Algunos buscan dominar a los humanos, alzarse como la raza superior. A ver si en el tercero nos sorprende a este respecto. Mar 10, Diane rated it it was amazing. If you love strong female leads, especially when they are put into situations they are not fully prepared for in this case, a magical world where the first new fairy godmother is considered a rogue and the council now wants to exert some "control" over them , then you'll probably enjoy this book.
This is second in the Time of Transition series where the new fairy godmothers come into their power and are supposed be guided somewhat by the outgoing godmothers as well as an arbiter from the magical If you love strong female leads, especially when they are put into situations they are not fully prepared for in this case, a magical world where the first new fairy godmother is considered a rogue and the council now wants to exert some "control" over them , then you'll probably enjoy this book.
This is second in the Time of Transition series where the new fairy godmothers come into their power and are supposed be guided somewhat by the outgoing godmothers as well as an arbiter from the magical community. In the first book, The Wish List, Kristin was the new godmother, had been born and raised as a "normal" human, but came into her magic when she chose her wand. Along the way, she and her arbiter found out some not so nice facts about the ruling council, as well as encountering the son of a former godmother who definitely when on the wrong side!
As You Wish picks up the story where Regina is born of a magical family, but has no apparent magical abilities and is somewhat of an embarassment to the rest of her family. She runs a bakery with two magical people who happen to have developmental disabilities, but are wonders with baked goods love Tommy and Joy, you pretty much fall for them in their first appearance! She has her daily early customer who has become a friend of sorts, Nate. Regina's arbiter though, is a council member that is also Regina's mother Cordelia's greatest rival, in their few visits, it is clear that the council wants to control the godmother, have her swear loyalty to them even though they are supposed to be liasions between the magical world and the human world and while they are chosen by magic, the council gets final say in whether they are "worthy" Jonathon Bastion is a friend of Nate's, who quickly becomes a friend and possibly more for Regina, but along the way, there are a lot of secrets revealed, borrowed, or flat out stolen, questions of trust - people, godmothers, councils and friends alike.
There is adventure, humor, romance, surprises I'm looking forward to Wishful Thinking and what adventures Stormy goes through as the third new godmother and as I said, if you like strong female leads, this is a great series! Apr 27, Linda rated it it was amazing. I was so happy that they were featured in As You Wish right alongside Reggie!
I was surprised that I liked Reggie just as much as Tennyson. She is smart, kind, loyal and spunky. Gabi Stevens writes with an attention to detail that I just love. My favorite thing about The Wish List was her characterization of Kristin. I really identified with Kristin and just love clicking with a character like that.
Reggie's relationship with Joy and Tommy really made the book for me. I loved the diversification of the characters. Stevens does an excellent job at balancing humor, romance, and intrigue along with a well-thought out story line. Reggie's interactions with her family were funny. I loved the antics of Reggie's mom and sister and found them very believable. The three fairy godmothers were not as central to the plot as they were in The Wish List, something that I missed a little. I love reading about the godmothers and would have liked to see more of them.
The romance between Reggie and her leading men was very sweet. I loved the development of the relationships and the build-up to the love story.
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I was hoping for another happy ending and was not disappointed! I missed the three godmothers but got my comic relief from Reggie's family. It was a well-rounded, well-written story with lovable characters, a great plot and happy ending. What's not to like about that? Appropriate for a younger audience: No, there is definitely some romance and scenes inappropriate for a YA audience. Feb 23, Larissa rated it liked it Shelves: Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life Rating: The theory leads to the long cycle theory of war and seeks to explain trends between warring states in the past years.
The general trend is that a nation achieves hegemonic power and then is challenged by a great power. This leads to a war which, in the past, has created a transition between the two powers. Wittkopf explores past wars and their relation to Power Transition theory in his book World Politics: At , Portugal assumed a hegemonic position in world politics.
However, as the Netherlands which was experiencing the Dutch Golden Age rose in power, a series of struggles led to the destruction of Spain's power and a transition to Dutch hegemony. Dutch hegemony was brought into question again in with the Wars of Louis XIV, which resulted in what is referred to as the "Britain I Cycle", the Napoleonic Wars interrupted this cycle and questioned the hegemony Britain possessed.
In general, hegemonic periods last approximately 60 to 90 years and conflicts which result in a period stabilization of power distribution last approximately 20 years.
There's a problem loading this menu right now. Thank You for Being Late: International relations terminology International relations theory. The council has become a problem, as they are desperate to control Reggie after the problems with Kristin in book one, leaving her unsure who to turn to for the most part of the novel. It is the complete explanation of how the world works. She also has the hero, a beautiful rich and shiny man who, despite the obvious difference between him and herself, has taken an interest in her.
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