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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
If anyone tells you that this book is urban fantasy and/or paranormal romance - take it with a pinch a salt, I mean it: this book is really just chick lit with some background folklore/mythology thrown in there. But I'm not complaining. I really liked this novel, a lot more than I thought I would seeing as I inevitably made comparisons to Richelle Mead's Succubus series, and they did actually share a lot in common. Both series have likeable, witty and strong-willed heroines, they both have smut and they're both written in a fun, easy-to-read style. This is far from the darker side of UF novels, most of the book is about friendships, hot men, sex, insecurities and suffering through everyday life (but this time as a succubus) - like I said before, basically chick lit.
It starts off in a dumpster (which I believe is the American word for some kind of large bin/skip) with our protagonist pulling noodles out of her hair, she has little recollection of the night before except that she remembers at some point being with a really hot, well-endowed (of course) man (Noah). Well, her life just gets crazier from there. The light-heartedness of the novel was actually a relief, it's not an angst-ridden serious book and the background mythology only served to complement the story. If you're a hardcore UF fan, maybe this isn't for you, I'm not sure... so many of the popular UF/PR series got lost on me after a while: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Lords of the Underworld, Chicagoland Vampires, etc. This book immediately struck me as different and I've finally found myself really wanting to read book 2, Succubi Like It Hot.
And I liked the men of this novel. True, we can see the cliched love triangle on it's way with our heroine stuck between mr good guy and mr bad boy, but I'm kind of looking forward to it for a change. I thought Noah was hot for the first part of the novel... and then we met Zane. Zane is dangerous, arrogant, conceited and selfish... so naturally, I find him attractive (why, yes, I am the perfect example of the stereotypical can't-resist-a-bad-boy). I hope the author doesn't work to redeem him, I quite like the way he his.
So yeah, this book had pretty much most things I want in a novel, I'm looking forward to book 2.
It starts off in a dumpster (which I believe is the American word for some kind of large bin/skip) with our protagonist pulling noodles out of her hair, she has little recollection of the night before except that she remembers at some point being with a really hot, well-endowed (of course) man (Noah). Well, her life just gets crazier from there. The light-heartedness of the novel was actually a relief, it's not an angst-ridden serious book and the background mythology only served to complement the story. If you're a hardcore UF fan, maybe this isn't for you, I'm not sure... so many of the popular UF/PR series got lost on me after a while: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Lords of the Underworld, Chicagoland Vampires, etc. This book immediately struck me as different and I've finally found myself really wanting to read book 2, Succubi Like It Hot.
And I liked the men of this novel. True, we can see the cliched love triangle on it's way with our heroine stuck between mr good guy and mr bad boy, but I'm kind of looking forward to it for a change. I thought Noah was hot for the first part of the novel... and then we met Zane. Zane is dangerous, arrogant, conceited and selfish... so naturally, I find him attractive (why, yes, I am the perfect example of the stereotypical can't-resist-a-bad-boy). I hope the author doesn't work to redeem him, I quite like the way he his.
So yeah, this book had pretty much most things I want in a novel, I'm looking forward to book 2.
Jackie is a Hard Girl to Root For
I really wanted to like this book, as I love the concept of succubi stuck between fallen angels and vampires. But I found Jackie impossible to cheer on - constantly down on herself, wandering into dangerous situations without thinking, unable to make a choice, and so oblivious that I found it hard to suspend my disbelief. Which is sad because there’s some great elements in here that I love in paranormal romance - especially the bad-boy-turned-tortured-soul Zane. But between Jackie’s character and the big plot holes, I struggled to finish the book.
I really wanted to like this book, as I love the concept of succubi stuck between fallen angels and vampires. But I found Jackie impossible to cheer on - constantly down on herself, wandering into dangerous situations without thinking, unable to make a choice, and so oblivious that I found it hard to suspend my disbelief. Which is sad because there’s some great elements in here that I love in paranormal romance - especially the bad-boy-turned-tortured-soul Zane. But between Jackie’s character and the big plot holes, I struggled to finish the book.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Racial slurs
I have to say I have never read a book with this story line. It is very original. I found it to be a light read but it held my attention through out. I believe this is a series that I will continue to follow.
Jackie Brighton had big ambitions of being more than just a tour guide at the museum. Jackie never imagined that she would wake up in a dumpster and find that she has become a succubus. Jackie went from being a cup size B to a DD. To some this would be a blessing but not for Jackie.
The first person Jackie meets after being transformed is Noah. Noah is a fallen angel. Noah wants to help Jackie adjust to her new life. He won’t be alone. Noah will be helped with another succubus by the name of Remy.
I have only read a few books that featured succubuses. The ones I did read, I enjoyed. After reading Gentlemen Prefer Succubi the first book in The Succubus Diaries, I have now found my favorite author to write about succubus. This book had me laughing pretty much all the way through till the end. The sharp witty comments that Noah would make were great. If someone as good looking at Noah made comments to me like he did to Jackie, I would probably melt and forgive him. I plan to pick up a copy of Succubi Like It Hot, the next book in this series soon. I can’t wait to continue all the fun with Jackie, Remy and Noah.
The first person Jackie meets after being transformed is Noah. Noah is a fallen angel. Noah wants to help Jackie adjust to her new life. He won’t be alone. Noah will be helped with another succubus by the name of Remy.
I have only read a few books that featured succubuses. The ones I did read, I enjoyed. After reading Gentlemen Prefer Succubi the first book in The Succubus Diaries, I have now found my favorite author to write about succubus. This book had me laughing pretty much all the way through till the end. The sharp witty comments that Noah would make were great. If someone as good looking at Noah made comments to me like he did to Jackie, I would probably melt and forgive him. I plan to pick up a copy of Succubi Like It Hot, the next book in this series soon. I can’t wait to continue all the fun with Jackie, Remy and Noah.
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a witty entertaining book. Was it one of my favorites? No. But I enjoyed it and plan on reading the series.