Whisper Cape by Regan Walsh

3 Stars

Whisper Cape is a good beginning to a new series. 

The story started a little slow as the characters and plot were developed.  This often happens in stories that are the first of a series and I'm hoping the following books just jump right into the story.

I enjoyed Addie and Cael and enjoyed watching their relationship grow.  I did feel Addie accepted things a little too readily. She just seemed to take everything in stride and there didn’t really seem to be any disbelief or struggle to accept her new reality. This struck me a little odd as she was not raised in that world and knew nothing until Cael showed up in her small town.

The final battle was a nice culmination to the story, however I would have liked for it to be a little more intense.  It just seemed a little too easy for Cael and Addie.  But then, I like final battles to be gut wrenching and intense.

I liked the way Regan kept the reader guessing on the identity of the real villain. It made things more interesting not knowing and trying to figure it out.  She did a nice job of spreading around the suspicion without laying it on too thick or making it too obvious.

The story ended in a tidy little package and the story can stand on it’s own. I would have liked to see a cliffhanger at the end of the story to guide me into not being able to wait for the next book. I will definitely read the next book in the series, but a cliffhanger would have enticed me to run out and buy the next one right away.

I look forward to reading more from Regan and Whisper Cape.

Interview & Giveaway with author Regan Walsh

My Secret Romance is happy to have Regan Walsh on the blog today! Please give her a warm welcome and check out our interview.

Hi Regan! Welcome to My Secret Romance!

Thank you so much for having me here today.  

Did you create Whisper Cape as a stand alone or are you planning on extending it into a series?

I have to admit, I started out writing Whisper Cape as a stand alone, but when I got to the end, I decided to make it a series. My characters become so much a part of my life that I wasn’t ready to give them up. So, right now there are two more books in line.

There are more characters (within the Sectorium) that could get a story. Will we be seeing their stories anytime soon?

I don’t know about all the characters at the Sectorium, because there are always newcomers discovered. Some do make another appearance and I do have plans for one particular character. I can’t really say who, yet, as it is still mingling around in my head.

Why did you choose Oregon as your location for Whisper Cape?

I wanted some place beautiful, yet mysterious. The Oregon coast has it all, abundant forests, plush hillsides, sweeping cliffs and mysterious rolling fog. So is Northern California, which would have been easier for me to research,particularly since I live there, but I wanted a very small town, and Oregon seemed to fit better for that.

Have you written any other books? Or are you working on any at the moment?

I’ve written a young adult book, Allusive Aftershock. It is still in the editing stage and I am currently writing the second book in the Whisper Cape series, Reflections.

What inspired you to write Whisper Cape?

I can’t say it was one thing. I wanted to write something paranormal but wasn’t sure what. I thought about a ghost story since our house at the time seemed haunted and I do believe the ghost in the house had a large influence on my imagination, but I didn’t want to scare myself. My imagination can get pretty bizarre. I was always a huge fan of the TV series, Charmed. I didn’t want to write about witches, but their powers seemed really cool.

Who is your favorite character in Whisper Cape and why?

I would have to say Cael. He was easy to write because he is my perfect fantasy man.Gerry holds a close second, particularly since he is now my leading man in the second book. I like writing about men and writing from their POV. Maybe because I can make them be however I want them to be.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

Nora Roberts. Her Circle Trilogy is my favorite.

J.R.Ward

Richelle Mead

There are more, but these three stick out in my mind right now.

Have you always been a fan of paranormal?

Yes, actually ever since elementary school when I read The Littlest Witch.

Did you always want to be a writer?

No. When I was little, I always said I wanted to be a mommy when I grew up. So I did that first. I did like making up stories though, and I did write our sixth-grade class play. It was a flop.

Thank you, Regan, for taking the time out to answer our questions.
Thank you for giving me some time on your blog with this great interview.


Regan has graciously offered to give a copy of her book Whisper Cape away. For a chance to win, please leave a comment on this post and on the review for Regan's book to be entered in the drawing. The winner will be chosen on March 30th. Thanks!

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