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chelsea2020's review against another edition
5.0
What a way to end this remarkable series!! Quite the battle to end all battles. All forces team up to defeat a common enemy. Allies become friends and old disputes are pushed aside in the name of living another day, and in the hopes that they can live in peace with the various supernatural beings. I couldn't have been more pleased.
I'm sad to see this series end, though it has left open many questions that I would love to see answered in a spin-off. But even if this is the final end for Mira and Danaus, and even Nyx, Cynnia, and Rowe, I am happy enough with the ending that I was given.
I'm sad to see this series end, though it has left open many questions that I would love to see answered in a spin-off. But even if this is the final end for Mira and Danaus, and even Nyx, Cynnia, and Rowe, I am happy enough with the ending that I was given.
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
Burn the Night is the last in the Dark Days series. Things with Aurora come to a head and Mira still has to deal with the Daylight Coalition and her father Nick.
Jocelynn Drake took an interesting turn and gave a few chapters from the point of view of Nyx, Cynnia's sister. Nyx is a character we only briefly saw when Aurora was freed from her capitvity. Nyx has been sent on a mission to get Rowe, Aurora's former consort and big enemy of Mira's, in order to turn him to Cynnia's side. Cynnia imagines a world where the naturi can live in peace with the other supernatural races. Something that is needed due to the fact that the naturi are slowly dwindling in numbers and not being able to reproduce as well as before.
On Mira's side of things it's been quiet for a few months and so she obviously suspects something is coming. No sooner does she think this than the lycans are being shot at by humans while they are out on their monthly run through the woods. They find that the humans are part of the Dyalight Coalition and they are finally bringing the fight to the superanturals.
I felt like Burn the Night was so full of loose ends to tie up that it seemed a bit rushed. To me the book just seemed like it wasn't quite the spot where Jocelynn Drake wanted to end the series, maybe she wanted to go a couple books more, but it was where the publishing people said to end or something.
The introduction of Nyx was really good, and I would have liked to have seen more of her and her POV. I would like if Jocelynn Drake decided to pick up the story after the events of the series, but the way things end, I just don't know where she would go from there. Regardless, I liked Nyx's voice and would have liked more.
I appreciate that everything was tied up by the end even though it felt rushed. The end itself was very promising and yes Mira and Danaus are together and going strong in this book and for the forseeable future as well.
I would like to read more in this world if Jocelynn Drake chose to write a couple novellas.
Jocelynn Drake took an interesting turn and gave a few chapters from the point of view of Nyx, Cynnia's sister. Nyx is a character we only briefly saw when Aurora was freed from her capitvity. Nyx has been sent on a mission to get Rowe, Aurora's former consort and big enemy of Mira's, in order to turn him to Cynnia's side. Cynnia imagines a world where the naturi can live in peace with the other supernatural races. Something that is needed due to the fact that the naturi are slowly dwindling in numbers and not being able to reproduce as well as before.
On Mira's side of things it's been quiet for a few months and so she obviously suspects something is coming. No sooner does she think this than the lycans are being shot at by humans while they are out on their monthly run through the woods. They find that the humans are part of the Dyalight Coalition and they are finally bringing the fight to the superanturals.
I felt like Burn the Night was so full of loose ends to tie up that it seemed a bit rushed. To me the book just seemed like it wasn't quite the spot where Jocelynn Drake wanted to end the series, maybe she wanted to go a couple books more, but it was where the publishing people said to end or something.
The introduction of Nyx was really good, and I would have liked to have seen more of her and her POV. I would like if Jocelynn Drake decided to pick up the story after the events of the series, but the way things end, I just don't know where she would go from there. Regardless, I liked Nyx's voice and would have liked more.
I appreciate that everything was tied up by the end even though it felt rushed. The end itself was very promising and yes Mira and Danaus are together and going strong in this book and for the forseeable future as well.
I would like to read more in this world if Jocelynn Drake chose to write a couple novellas.
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
3.0
For those of you who haven't read any of the other books from this series I should warn you that this is the final book in the series and therefore is wrapping up a lot of loose ends and story lines. You really should start from the beginning for full enjoyment.
This is a really dark and gritty Urban Fantasy series. There's very little in the way of light relief - either in the plot or in the personalities of the characters themselves - and this is the biggest negative for me. The series features various supernaturals. Your lead character, Mira, is a vampire (or a Nightwalker), Danaus, her companion is...something else (I'm loathe to write even though it was revealed in the previous book - I don't even want to chance spoiling it for anyone reading reviews ahead of where they're at). There are also werewolves, witches and the Naturi (the Fae, basically). The Naturi fall into different classes depending on their elemental magic. The Naturi and the Nightwalkers have been enemies for centuries past, and this final book is the culmination of that war.
There is a romantic sub-plot that has been ongoing throughout the series. It was quite slow to develop, but is here in full force in this BURN THE NIGHT.
I have to say, I wasn't keen on the constant point of view changes in this one. We've never had that before, but I sort of understood the need for it. It's a sad fact to say that I much preferred being in Nyx's head than Mira's. I've tried to connect to Mira as a main character, I really have, but I just can't say that I've ever liked her all that much. In fact, I have never been overly enamoured with any of the characters, it's only ever been the plotting and world I've enjoyed.
Overall, I would recommend this series only if you like quite dark, violent and serious urban fantasies. Myself, I much prefer there to be some humour in my UF to balance it all out. I'm glad that I read it, and I enjoyed it for the most part, but I wouldn't ever read it again as I would some of my other series.
This is a really dark and gritty Urban Fantasy series. There's very little in the way of light relief - either in the plot or in the personalities of the characters themselves - and this is the biggest negative for me. The series features various supernaturals. Your lead character, Mira, is a vampire (or a Nightwalker), Danaus, her companion is...something else (I'm loathe to write even though it was revealed in the previous book - I don't even want to chance spoiling it for anyone reading reviews ahead of where they're at). There are also werewolves, witches and the Naturi (the Fae, basically). The Naturi fall into different classes depending on their elemental magic. The Naturi and the Nightwalkers have been enemies for centuries past, and this final book is the culmination of that war.
There is a romantic sub-plot that has been ongoing throughout the series. It was quite slow to develop, but is here in full force in this BURN THE NIGHT.
I have to say, I wasn't keen on the constant point of view changes in this one. We've never had that before, but I sort of understood the need for it. It's a sad fact to say that I much preferred being in Nyx's head than Mira's. I've tried to connect to Mira as a main character, I really have, but I just can't say that I've ever liked her all that much. In fact, I have never been overly enamoured with any of the characters, it's only ever been the plotting and world I've enjoyed.
Overall, I would recommend this series only if you like quite dark, violent and serious urban fantasies. Myself, I much prefer there to be some humour in my UF to balance it all out. I'm glad that I read it, and I enjoyed it for the most part, but I wouldn't ever read it again as I would some of my other series.
bxermom's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! This was the best book of the entire series and I'm saddened to say it appears to be the final one. What will I do without Mira and Danaus in my life? I'm also shocked to say that I think I'm a tiny bit in love with Rowe after this book :) Jocelynn Drake you are a fantastic author. Thank you for bringing these characters into my world and allowing me in theirs.
lalabristow's review against another edition
5.0
Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
*Only minor Spoilers for the previous books in the series
Another bittersweet ending to one of my all time favorite series. What’s with 2011 and Urban Fantasy series coming to a close, huh? It this some kind of foreboding into 2012? Huh? HUH?
Joking aside, a couple of years ago when I got to start reading the Dark Days series and got to know the Savannah Master, Mira, learned about her past, her life, her friends and her enemies, I never could have imagined how things would have turned out for this awesome character and for the Vampire Hunter, Danaus.
I mean, if you read that first encounter between Danaus and Mira, you think that the closest they will ever get is to killing each other, cut to FIVE books later and these two “kids” are one of my favorite couples.
Well, that isn’t to day that the road to happiness has been easy, or that Burn The Night closes off with them both riding off into the sunset for a Happily Ever After, but for a world full of vicious enemies, betrayal and constant violence, one has to grab happiness wherever one can, right?
Burn The Night is a fantastic ending to this superb series. It doesn’t really read like an ending though, ‘cause you just know that peace won’t last, but Jocelynn does wrap up all the loose ends and I doubt any fan of the series will be feel disappointed. There are a lot of surprises and amazing action in this novel, not to mention we finally get the romance we have been waiting for, for forever it seems LOL.
If you are a fan of the series I guarantee you’ll be satisfied by what Drake has done with these beloved characters, if you have yet to check this series out, I absolutely recommend the Dark Days books to any Urban Fantasy fan out there, it’s a must read!
*Only minor Spoilers for the previous books in the series
Another bittersweet ending to one of my all time favorite series. What’s with 2011 and Urban Fantasy series coming to a close, huh? It this some kind of foreboding into 2012? Huh? HUH?
Joking aside, a couple of years ago when I got to start reading the Dark Days series and got to know the Savannah Master, Mira, learned about her past, her life, her friends and her enemies, I never could have imagined how things would have turned out for this awesome character and for the Vampire Hunter, Danaus.
I mean, if you read that first encounter between Danaus and Mira, you think that the closest they will ever get is to killing each other, cut to FIVE books later and these two “kids” are one of my favorite couples.
Well, that isn’t to day that the road to happiness has been easy, or that Burn The Night closes off with them both riding off into the sunset for a Happily Ever After, but for a world full of vicious enemies, betrayal and constant violence, one has to grab happiness wherever one can, right?
Burn The Night is a fantastic ending to this superb series. It doesn’t really read like an ending though, ‘cause you just know that peace won’t last, but Jocelynn does wrap up all the loose ends and I doubt any fan of the series will be feel disappointed. There are a lot of surprises and amazing action in this novel, not to mention we finally get the romance we have been waiting for, for forever it seems LOL.
If you are a fan of the series I guarantee you’ll be satisfied by what Drake has done with these beloved characters, if you have yet to check this series out, I absolutely recommend the Dark Days books to any Urban Fantasy fan out there, it’s a must read!
queenalice97's review against another edition
5.0
Now that is how you end a series! Awesome! Thank you Jocelynn for a superb series!
thepennotthesword's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
amym84's review
4.0
Burn the Night is the last in the Dark Days series. Things with Aurora come to a head and Mira still has to deal with the Daylight Coalition and her father Nick.
Jocelynn Drake took an interesting turn and gave a few chapters from the point of view of Nyx, Cynnia's sister. Nyx is a character we only briefly saw when Aurora was freed from her capitvity. Nyx has been sent on a mission to get Rowe, Aurora's former consort and big enemy of Mira's, in order to turn him to Cynnia's side. Cynnia imagines a world where the naturi can live in peace with the other supernatural races. Something that is needed due to the fact that the naturi are slowly dwindling in numbers and not being able to reproduce as well as before.
On Mira's side of things it's been quiet for a few months and so she obviously suspects something is coming. No sooner does she think this than the lycans are being shot at by humans while they are out on their monthly run through the woods. They find that the humans are part of the Dyalight Coalition and they are finally bringing the fight to the superanturals.
I felt like Burn the Night was so full of loose ends to tie up that it seemed a bit rushed. To me the book just seemed like it wasn't quite the spot where Jocelynn Drake wanted to end the series, maybe she wanted to go a couple books more, but it was where the publishing people said to end or something.
The introduction of Nyx was really good, and I would have liked to have seen more of her and her POV. I would like if Jocelynn Drake decided to pick up the story after the events of the series, but the way things end, I just don't know where she would go from there. Regardless, I liked Nyx's voice and would have liked more.
I appreciate that everything was tied up by the end even though it felt rushed. The end itself was very promising and yes Mira and Danaus are together and going strong in this book and for the forseeable future as well.
I would like to read more in this world if Jocelynn Drake chose to write a couple novellas.
Jocelynn Drake took an interesting turn and gave a few chapters from the point of view of Nyx, Cynnia's sister. Nyx is a character we only briefly saw when Aurora was freed from her capitvity. Nyx has been sent on a mission to get Rowe, Aurora's former consort and big enemy of Mira's, in order to turn him to Cynnia's side. Cynnia imagines a world where the naturi can live in peace with the other supernatural races. Something that is needed due to the fact that the naturi are slowly dwindling in numbers and not being able to reproduce as well as before.
On Mira's side of things it's been quiet for a few months and so she obviously suspects something is coming. No sooner does she think this than the lycans are being shot at by humans while they are out on their monthly run through the woods. They find that the humans are part of the Dyalight Coalition and they are finally bringing the fight to the superanturals.
I felt like Burn the Night was so full of loose ends to tie up that it seemed a bit rushed. To me the book just seemed like it wasn't quite the spot where Jocelynn Drake wanted to end the series, maybe she wanted to go a couple books more, but it was where the publishing people said to end or something.
The introduction of Nyx was really good, and I would have liked to have seen more of her and her POV. I would like if Jocelynn Drake decided to pick up the story after the events of the series, but the way things end, I just don't know where she would go from there. Regardless, I liked Nyx's voice and would have liked more.
I appreciate that everything was tied up by the end even though it felt rushed. The end itself was very promising and yes Mira and Danaus are together and going strong in this book and for the forseeable future as well.
I would like to read more in this world if Jocelynn Drake chose to write a couple novellas.
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