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niegle's review against another edition
2.0
In a world where possession happens, a young man is possessed by a vampire spirit. There is a love story between the man and vampire spirit with their exorcist. If the story had more depth and better development of characters it could be a great book. Like I said, great concept, horrible execution.
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
5.0
It's official. I need to own everything Jordan L. Hawk has ever written, because I'm positive that it's all awesome. The first three stories in the SPECTR series certainly lives up to this. I was just blown away. Let me just say: Sexiest. Threeway. Ever.
tiggers_hate_acorns's review against another edition
5.0
Wow!!! Loved it. Can't wait to read Vol 2 and see what happens to Gray and Caleb. I don't trust Forsyth so wonder what part he has to play in the future.
kaje_harper's review against another edition
4.0
This review is for the whole, 6-novella arc. Because honestly, I devoured them back to back, and I have no clue where any particular instalment ended.
This paranormal/fantasy series is full of plot twists and world-building and all of it very well done. Information is revealed when it's needed, in a way that moves smoothly along with the action and gave me little "ahah" moments of figuring out where something fitted in. The fantasy set-up is unique enough to feel fresh and unpredictable. The action scenes are very visual and vivid.
This is M/M(/M) romance almost as much as paranormal action, and there's a good balance. The main characters - Caleb, John, and the drakul-entity Gray - are fun to watch, as they navigate the difficulties of a relationship where one of the three is a now a co-habitant in the body of another. Gray's personal discoveries, changing his flat reactive persona into a real character, and John's emotions as he dealt with love and betrayal, were highlights in the way the story unfolded. Caleb had his moments, in his new-found determination to become less passive in his own life, just as he had to give up some control.
I enjoyed the ride as they discover Gray's abilities, and Caleb's own, the true aims and allegiances of John's SPECTR superiors and colleagues, and a way to make their odd threesome work. There are revelations both personal and paranormal. I didn't love these guys quite as hard as I have other of this author's characters, but I enjoyed them a lot, cared about their outcome and had a great time watching the action unfold.
This paranormal/fantasy series is full of plot twists and world-building and all of it very well done. Information is revealed when it's needed, in a way that moves smoothly along with the action and gave me little "ahah" moments of figuring out where something fitted in. The fantasy set-up is unique enough to feel fresh and unpredictable. The action scenes are very visual and vivid.
This is M/M(/M) romance almost as much as paranormal action, and there's a good balance. The main characters - Caleb, John, and the drakul-entity Gray - are fun to watch, as they navigate the difficulties of a relationship where one of the three is a now a co-habitant in the body of another. Gray's personal discoveries, changing his flat reactive persona into a real character, and John's emotions as he dealt with love and betrayal, were highlights in the way the story unfolded. Caleb had his moments, in his new-found determination to become less passive in his own life, just as he had to give up some control.
I enjoyed the ride as they discover Gray's abilities, and Caleb's own, the true aims and allegiances of John's SPECTR superiors and colleagues, and a way to make their odd threesome work. There are revelations both personal and paranormal. I didn't love these guys quite as hard as I have other of this author's characters, but I enjoyed them a lot, cared about their outcome and had a great time watching the action unfold.
paperbackstash's review
5.0
The only thing bad about this series is Jordan L. Hawk writes such short books! I downed this faster than a dehydrated person guzzles water. Okay, bad analogy but I can only put out so many creativity when I get home from work.
The main character, Caleb, goes with a group of die-hards who want to seek revenge for the body of one of their own being possessed. What they find isnt' the demon they expected, and pretty soon the magically-inclined Caleb is accidentally possessed himself. Instead of a demon, though, it's a predator of demons who inhabits his body, and the being has never before seen color, felt actual emotion, and thought of something other than mindless hunting/feeding. The two blended pair shack up with a paranormal detective who has to play watchdog/guardian and sympathetic friend all in one. Technically the being is called a type of vampire, but he's nothing like vampires in other stories - he has no interest in humans or blood, but more of the spirit/soul of the creature hes hunting. He also doesn't need it daily or starve to death, and he isn't immune to sunlight and such.
The romance in this one just rocks. There's convincing heat, fun build-up, excellent and swoon-worthy delivery. Their bond is sweet and understandable over the steam, and the book bears actual stories to boot. Now that his secret is revealed, he has to register and worry about being killed by the government until he can get his body hijacker to hit the road.
In the first book, Hunter of Demons, it's all about the initial possession and set-up. A mere 127 pages, it ends way too fast but doesn't hit us with a cliffhanger or leave things too unresolved. I was left wanting more but that's only because I was enthralled. Grey is fascinating and the blend with him as he goes through Caleb's life intrigues me. John is dedicated to his job and an absolute sweetheart that makes an ideal HEA. Even though John and Caleb have a great bond, the back and forth with Grey and Caleb is the winning relationship. Grey is new to emotion and has such a black and white point of view toward life...at first. The paranormal agency is annoying, as most government run agencies are, but the world-building with this intrigues me. And yeah, I feel bad for Caleb because if you have to be a paranormal with your life at risk, being able to move a mere cup a bit absolutely sucks.
Master of Ghouls continues right where the first book leaves off, this time only giving us 108 pages. *sniff, sniff*. Worth every cent and easily devoured, the relationships are just as alluring, the world-building continues to unwind into more complicated directions, the budding romance as sweet and the steam as potent. There's a scene where Caleb worries about his relationship with John, and Grey's concern about leaving the man in his confusion was just --- heart *patter* worthy. The mystery in this case is dark and leads to the character, Grey, learning about being discerning with who and what he hunts. Frustrating for him but can be kind of funny.
Reaper of Souls is just as good as the first two - Caleb, Grey and John haven't grown boring. At all. The ending of this one is especially awesome with the incubus making a dangerous claim and Grey briefly revealing himself with all lightning and show. Epic and unforgettable moment of the series. John's developing feelings for the possesser is intriguing as well, and they all keep stumbling further into a weird relationship with the bonds are getting blurrier.
Hawk's writing style is superb, the plotline addicting, the characters fascinating, the romance sweet, the bedroom play exciting, the mystery intriguing enough, and the world-building creative. Seriously, read this one. It's a top, top favorite of mine now.
The main character, Caleb, goes with a group of die-hards who want to seek revenge for the body of one of their own being possessed. What they find isnt' the demon they expected, and pretty soon the magically-inclined Caleb is accidentally possessed himself. Instead of a demon, though, it's a predator of demons who inhabits his body, and the being has never before seen color, felt actual emotion, and thought of something other than mindless hunting/feeding. The two blended pair shack up with a paranormal detective who has to play watchdog/guardian and sympathetic friend all in one. Technically the being is called a type of vampire, but he's nothing like vampires in other stories - he has no interest in humans or blood, but more of the spirit/soul of the creature hes hunting. He also doesn't need it daily or starve to death, and he isn't immune to sunlight and such.
The romance in this one just rocks. There's convincing heat, fun build-up, excellent and swoon-worthy delivery. Their bond is sweet and understandable over the steam, and the book bears actual stories to boot. Now that his secret is revealed, he has to register and worry about being killed by the government until he can get his body hijacker to hit the road.
In the first book, Hunter of Demons, it's all about the initial possession and set-up. A mere 127 pages, it ends way too fast but doesn't hit us with a cliffhanger or leave things too unresolved. I was left wanting more but that's only because I was enthralled. Grey is fascinating and the blend with him as he goes through Caleb's life intrigues me. John is dedicated to his job and an absolute sweetheart that makes an ideal HEA. Even though John and Caleb have a great bond, the back and forth with Grey and Caleb is the winning relationship. Grey is new to emotion and has such a black and white point of view toward life...at first. The paranormal agency is annoying, as most government run agencies are, but the world-building with this intrigues me. And yeah, I feel bad for Caleb because if you have to be a paranormal with your life at risk, being able to move a mere cup a bit absolutely sucks.
Master of Ghouls continues right where the first book leaves off, this time only giving us 108 pages. *sniff, sniff*. Worth every cent and easily devoured, the relationships are just as alluring, the world-building continues to unwind into more complicated directions, the budding romance as sweet and the steam as potent. There's a scene where Caleb worries about his relationship with John, and Grey's concern about leaving the man in his confusion was just --- heart *patter* worthy. The mystery in this case is dark and leads to the character, Grey, learning about being discerning with who and what he hunts. Frustrating for him but can be kind of funny.
Reaper of Souls is just as good as the first two - Caleb, Grey and John haven't grown boring. At all. The ending of this one is especially awesome with the incubus making a dangerous claim and Grey briefly revealing himself with all lightning and show. Epic and unforgettable moment of the series. John's developing feelings for the possesser is intriguing as well, and they all keep stumbling further into a weird relationship with the bonds are getting blurrier.
Hawk's writing style is superb, the plotline addicting, the characters fascinating, the romance sweet, the bedroom play exciting, the mystery intriguing enough, and the world-building creative. Seriously, read this one. It's a top, top favorite of mine now.
elfflame's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
atomecko's review against another edition
5.0
Everything I expected from Hawk and more. I love the paranormal parts, the agency, the characters, the plot, and oh the romance. Quippy lines, action, well paced...so much to love.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
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