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naceprettub's review
3.0
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3.5 stars
First off, I really love Lisa's writing! This is the second book of hers I've read and enjoyed immensely. Cursing Athena is a bit short but it doesn't take away from how great the story is. Their is a supernatural aspect that boosts the romantic.
Ty is party of Athena's army of elite seven. They protect humans from demons. These men are hand picked by Athena to serve her. But Ty is also cursed to be a shape shifer. He is the perfect weapon-- powerful, lethal and nearly indestructible.
Danika is newly divorced and struggling to support herself by working two jobs. One of which is a server in a popular night club. A place that has a skeazy boss and questionable goings on. But she needs the job to pay off the debt left for her by an ex-husband.
Ty is on the hunt for a particularly vicious demon when he sees Danika. He is instantly attracted to her, unable to keep his eyes off of her across the room. Danika feels it, her body reacting instantly, even before she sees him. I loved that piece of the story-- how aware she was of him without even knowing what she was reacting to.
When she approaches Ty's table, he is cold. He is a man unwilling to let himself get distracted until he finds the demon he's after. That is, until Danika's disgusting boss comes to her, demanding she give a lap dance to an equally disgusting patron. Ty decides to step in and Danika thinks that just maybe, he might be interested in her after all.
Ty defends Danika, intimidates her boss and demands he buy her time himself. When Danika's soon to be ex-husband shows up she tries to get him to leave, fearing he will cause her to lose the job she needs. Things with him heat up and he drags her to a back room. He's a violent man and Danika is in danger. She manages to get away from him but he's not done yet.
Danika losing her job because of her ex forces Ty to realize he needs to help her. The connection he feels for her is undeniable. When she leaves the club Ty follows her, keeping her out of harms way when someone attacks. It made my heart pound because Ty shifts into his animal. He could tear her to pieces even though he was only following her so he cold make sure she was safe. Once Ty takes care of the attacker he takes Danika back to his place... where he explains his life to her. Giving her the chance to walk away if she wants to. (Really, who would?)
The vulnerability he shows really tugged at my heart. And the tension and chemistry between the two is off the charts. Cursing Athena left me wanting more, which is not a bad thing, especially given that it's not a stand alone book. I'm really curious to see where the next book goes and to find out more about the shifters and their purpose. I like the twist Ms. Sanchez used to create her little universe.
Cursing Athena is available in ebook only and it's priced at a steal. Go. Read. Now.
These are only my personal observations and thoughts regarding this book. Any and all books blogged about here are paid for with my personal money unless otherwise specified within the review. If you have questions please feel free to contact me.
3.5 stars
First off, I really love Lisa's writing! This is the second book of hers I've read and enjoyed immensely. Cursing Athena is a bit short but it doesn't take away from how great the story is. Their is a supernatural aspect that boosts the romantic.
Ty is party of Athena's army of elite seven. They protect humans from demons. These men are hand picked by Athena to serve her. But Ty is also cursed to be a shape shifer. He is the perfect weapon-- powerful, lethal and nearly indestructible.
Danika is newly divorced and struggling to support herself by working two jobs. One of which is a server in a popular night club. A place that has a skeazy boss and questionable goings on. But she needs the job to pay off the debt left for her by an ex-husband.
Ty is on the hunt for a particularly vicious demon when he sees Danika. He is instantly attracted to her, unable to keep his eyes off of her across the room. Danika feels it, her body reacting instantly, even before she sees him. I loved that piece of the story-- how aware she was of him without even knowing what she was reacting to.
When she approaches Ty's table, he is cold. He is a man unwilling to let himself get distracted until he finds the demon he's after. That is, until Danika's disgusting boss comes to her, demanding she give a lap dance to an equally disgusting patron. Ty decides to step in and Danika thinks that just maybe, he might be interested in her after all.
Ty defends Danika, intimidates her boss and demands he buy her time himself. When Danika's soon to be ex-husband shows up she tries to get him to leave, fearing he will cause her to lose the job she needs. Things with him heat up and he drags her to a back room. He's a violent man and Danika is in danger. She manages to get away from him but he's not done yet.
Danika losing her job because of her ex forces Ty to realize he needs to help her. The connection he feels for her is undeniable. When she leaves the club Ty follows her, keeping her out of harms way when someone attacks. It made my heart pound because Ty shifts into his animal. He could tear her to pieces even though he was only following her so he cold make sure she was safe. Once Ty takes care of the attacker he takes Danika back to his place... where he explains his life to her. Giving her the chance to walk away if she wants to. (Really, who would?)
The vulnerability he shows really tugged at my heart. And the tension and chemistry between the two is off the charts. Cursing Athena left me wanting more, which is not a bad thing, especially given that it's not a stand alone book. I'm really curious to see where the next book goes and to find out more about the shifters and their purpose. I like the twist Ms. Sanchez used to create her little universe.
Cursing Athena is available in ebook only and it's priced at a steal. Go. Read. Now.
These are only my personal observations and thoughts regarding this book. Any and all books blogged about here are paid for with my personal money unless otherwise specified within the review. If you have questions please feel free to contact me.
emilyhei's review
3.0
"If this is an indicator of how the series will go, it looks to be a wild thrill of a ride."
Full review on Sensual Reads
http://sensualreads.com/?p=9596
Full review on Sensual Reads
http://sensualreads.com/?p=9596
amongthepages's review
4.0
Cursing Athena is a novella. But don't let the length of this book fool you, because even though it's on the shorter side, it packs a powerful punch.
In mere pages, we have fabulous world building, character development and steamy hot romance.
Danika has a horrible job at a club serving cocktails. The only reason she has the job is to pay off her ex-husband's debt. She's groped and leered at and her boss is a complete slime ball. But still she suffers through it because she makes good money and wants to pay off the debt fast.
On the flip side of the story, Ty is an immortal who takes down demons. He's incredibly hot and strong and determined, and have I mentioned he's hot? He ends up in Danika's club because he's on a mission to hunt down a demon, who is known to hang around clubs of that sort. And here's where the story truly begins.
Cursing Athena is intense and steamy, and Lisa Sanchez certainly knows how to create a plot that keeps the reader on their toes and wanting more. When the story ended I wanted more Danika and, particularly, more Ty.
In mere pages, we have fabulous world building, character development and steamy hot romance.
Danika has a horrible job at a club serving cocktails. The only reason she has the job is to pay off her ex-husband's debt. She's groped and leered at and her boss is a complete slime ball. But still she suffers through it because she makes good money and wants to pay off the debt fast.
On the flip side of the story, Ty is an immortal who takes down demons. He's incredibly hot and strong and determined, and have I mentioned he's hot? He ends up in Danika's club because he's on a mission to hunt down a demon, who is known to hang around clubs of that sort. And here's where the story truly begins.
Cursing Athena is intense and steamy, and Lisa Sanchez certainly knows how to create a plot that keeps the reader on their toes and wanting more. When the story ended I wanted more Danika and, particularly, more Ty.
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