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3.74 AVERAGE
kdani36's review against another edition
4.0
A fast paced page turner that had me hooked. It's got lots of action, humor, suspense, twists and turns. An amazing first book in this series.
megmcfarland13's review against another edition
4.0
Super quick, witty, predictable read. I feel like I was 10 steps ahead of the characters the whole time.
HOWEVER
This book was an enjoyable pace change from what I have been reading. Over all I enjoyed it ☺️
HOWEVER
This book was an enjoyable pace change from what I have been reading. Over all I enjoyed it ☺️
suziblu's review against another edition
5.0
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. I love the start of a new series, learning about new characters, their powers, quirks and all. This one is no exception, Mac thinks she knows her history's and her powers but everything changes when Drakon appears in her pub!
I really enjoyed this book. I love the start of a new series, learning about new characters, their powers, quirks and all. This one is no exception, Mac thinks she knows her history's and her powers but everything changes when Drakon appears in her pub!
pagesofmaria13's review against another edition
4.0
What would you do if a super hot vampire enters a bar and accuses you of burying him alive five years ago? I would panic. Not Mac, though. Of course she’s scared and freaked out, but she will throw an explosive potion in his face if she must. Yes, because Mac’s absolutely certain she’s never seen Drakon of Dracul, the First vampire. Yet Drakon has no doubt. It was her, his Bride. Upon learning that she’s a seer, Drakon agrees not to kill Mac yet if she agrees to help him infiltrate a secret society and find out their secrets. Mac agrees, determined to use the opportunity to prove her innocence.
This book was a very fast read because of its fast pace and intriguing plot. I had fun reading about Mac and Drakon and, as usual when a mystery is involved, I love investigating and trying to piece things together. Drakon is convinced that Mac buried him alive five years ago. If it’s true, why doesn’t she remember? And what does Drakon want from this secret society? There was hardly a dull moment in this book.
As for the romance, there is an instant attraction between the two mixed with rivalry and resentment on his part. An understanding forms between them during the course of the book, though it’s not love yet. One could say Mac and Drakon’s is a sizzling slow burn. I’m really curious to see how their story progresses and see their connection growing even more—especially seeing how the book ends! There is one detail though: we find out rather quickly that Mac is supposed to be Drakon’s Bride, which is a sort of fated lover but more epic since he is the First. Not surprising, it’s the synopsis as well. However, I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been a twist in the book that we find out alongside Mac, rather than Drakon telling us almost immediately.
Mac has a group of amazing friends, particularly two: Carrow and Eve. While I was reading, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a bigger deal to these characters besides being Mac’s friends. I mean, one of them is with someone they call the Devil of Darkvale. The name seems too cool to be only a minor character. Doing a quick research, I found out I was right! Carrow and Eve are the protagonists of two other series in the Shadow Guild universe. Guess who’s curious to read those now? Yes, me. Does this mean you will not understand Bite Me if you haven’t read the other series? Absolutely not. I have never read anything by this author before but I was able to enjoy this book just fine. There was also a cameo of one of the characters from [b:Wolf Marked|58252777|Wolf Marked (Magic Side Wolf Bound #1)|Veronica Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627078697l/58252777._SY75_.jpg|91307581] by Veronica Douglas, which I read and loved earlier this month! The authors are friends and have also co-written a series together, so it was so cool to read!
I recommend this to paranormal lovers, especially if you’re into vampires!
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy. Opinions are my own.
This book was a very fast read because of its fast pace and intriguing plot. I had fun reading about Mac and Drakon and, as usual when a mystery is involved, I love investigating and trying to piece things together. Drakon is convinced that Mac buried him alive five years ago. If it’s true, why doesn’t she remember? And what does Drakon want from this secret society? There was hardly a dull moment in this book.
As for the romance, there is an instant attraction between the two mixed with rivalry and resentment on his part. An understanding forms between them during the course of the book, though it’s not love yet. One could say Mac and Drakon’s is a sizzling slow burn. I’m really curious to see how their story progresses and see their connection growing even more—especially seeing how the book ends! There is one detail though: we find out rather quickly that Mac is supposed to be Drakon’s Bride, which is a sort of fated lover but more epic since he is the First. Not surprising, it’s the synopsis as well. However, I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been a twist in the book that we find out alongside Mac, rather than Drakon telling us almost immediately.
Mac has a group of amazing friends, particularly two: Carrow and Eve. While I was reading, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a bigger deal to these characters besides being Mac’s friends. I mean, one of them is with someone they call the Devil of Darkvale. The name seems too cool to be only a minor character. Doing a quick research, I found out I was right! Carrow and Eve are the protagonists of two other series in the Shadow Guild universe. Guess who’s curious to read those now? Yes, me. Does this mean you will not understand Bite Me if you haven’t read the other series? Absolutely not. I have never read anything by this author before but I was able to enjoy this book just fine. There was also a cameo of one of the characters from [b:Wolf Marked|58252777|Wolf Marked (Magic Side Wolf Bound #1)|Veronica Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627078697l/58252777._SY75_.jpg|91307581] by Veronica Douglas, which I read and loved earlier this month! The authors are friends and have also co-written a series together, so it was so cool to read!
I recommend this to paranormal lovers, especially if you’re into vampires!
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy. Opinions are my own.
wordsbychiara's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars
Be still my vampire loving heart! I was so excited when I found out that BITE ME and [b:Wolf Marked|58252777|Wolf Marked (Magic Side Wolf Bound #1)|Veronica Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627078697l/58252777._SY75_.jpg|91307581] were set in the same world, especially since vampires are one of my favorite supernatural creatures. Once more, the union of romance, supernatural and mystery in this world worked wonders, so let me tell you a little bit more about this exciting, fast-paced little gem.
Bite Me follows Mac, a seer living in Gild City, the home of the supernatural community in London. One day, a dark, handsome and brooding vampire steps into her bar, and despite the instant attraction, the hostility coming off him in her regards immediately puts Mac on edge. The vampire in question is Drakon, the First vampire, who claims that Mac buried him alive five years earlier. Mac has no recollection of this, but in order to save herself from Drakon’s thirst for vengeance, she oversells her seer gifts and offers to help him infiltrate a secret society in order to save his friend. Drakon accepts, although begrudgingly, at the risk of making his situation with Mac far more complicated. In fact, Drakon knows that Mac is in truth his Bride, the one fated to either strip him of his immortality or turn him to stone. What will happen between Mac and Drakon? Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
Mac was a delightful protagonist. She had the sort of “no bullshit” attitude that I adore and relate to on a personal level, and I loved her feisty personality and survival instincts. Not only that, but I loved the close-knit circle of friends that she has, which definitely gave an extra layer to the story that went beyond the romance. I’m also very intrigued by Drakon, but I can’t say I love him as much as I loved Mac just yet. Despite having a POV in his perspective, I still feel like we don’t know enough about him and because of that, I wasn’t as invested in the romance as I would have wanted. However, the banter between Mac and Drakon is incredibly fun, and the tension between the two is delivered wonderfully, especially in the second half of the book leading up to the finale. I know I’ll be selling my soul by the time the sequel is in my hands!
I definitely recommend this read to all fans of paranormal romance books, especially fast-paced ones. Note: you don’t have to necessarily read Wolf Marked to read Bite Me, as the two stories are completely disconnected, but if you enjoy one, I do recommend reading the other for extra knowledge and fun cameos!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
Be still my vampire loving heart! I was so excited when I found out that BITE ME and [b:Wolf Marked|58252777|Wolf Marked (Magic Side Wolf Bound #1)|Veronica Douglas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627078697l/58252777._SY75_.jpg|91307581] were set in the same world, especially since vampires are one of my favorite supernatural creatures. Once more, the union of romance, supernatural and mystery in this world worked wonders, so let me tell you a little bit more about this exciting, fast-paced little gem.
Bite Me follows Mac, a seer living in Gild City, the home of the supernatural community in London. One day, a dark, handsome and brooding vampire steps into her bar, and despite the instant attraction, the hostility coming off him in her regards immediately puts Mac on edge. The vampire in question is Drakon, the First vampire, who claims that Mac buried him alive five years earlier. Mac has no recollection of this, but in order to save herself from Drakon’s thirst for vengeance, she oversells her seer gifts and offers to help him infiltrate a secret society in order to save his friend. Drakon accepts, although begrudgingly, at the risk of making his situation with Mac far more complicated. In fact, Drakon knows that Mac is in truth his Bride, the one fated to either strip him of his immortality or turn him to stone. What will happen between Mac and Drakon? Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
Mac was a delightful protagonist. She had the sort of “no bullshit” attitude that I adore and relate to on a personal level, and I loved her feisty personality and survival instincts. Not only that, but I loved the close-knit circle of friends that she has, which definitely gave an extra layer to the story that went beyond the romance. I’m also very intrigued by Drakon, but I can’t say I love him as much as I loved Mac just yet. Despite having a POV in his perspective, I still feel like we don’t know enough about him and because of that, I wasn’t as invested in the romance as I would have wanted. However, the banter between Mac and Drakon is incredibly fun, and the tension between the two is delivered wonderfully, especially in the second half of the book leading up to the finale. I know I’ll be selling my soul by the time the sequel is in my hands!
I definitely recommend this read to all fans of paranormal romance books, especially fast-paced ones. Note: you don’t have to necessarily read Wolf Marked to read Bite Me, as the two stories are completely disconnected, but if you enjoy one, I do recommend reading the other for extra knowledge and fun cameos!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
literaryfaery's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks so very much to Linsey Hall for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions expressed below are entirely my own.
OMG this book was such a fresh take on so many tropes that I am already so in love with, I knew I was going to enjoy it and it certainly did not disappoint! My favorite elements included: fated/cursed mates, enemies-to-lovers, and mistaken identity! From the first chapter, I was swept away into this dark action-packed paranormal romance and flew through the entire book within a matter of hours. The entire concept of Vampire Bride in the Shadow Guild made me feel like this is a super unique addition to my favorite genre!
Mac O’Connell is such a refreshing heroine. She’s relentlessly clever and badass to boot, which paired so well against the mysteriously maddening Drakon of Dracul. I am vampire obsessed, so having a first person perspective of an original was freaking incredible! I relished the steamy tension between these two—it’s truly my favorite thing to see in any book! Their interactions reminded me so much of Jericho Barrons and MacKayla from the Fever series and it made me SO happy!
I thought it was so fascinating to see that this book is actually set in the same world as another recent fave of mine, Wolf Marked by Veronica Douglas! It was so cool when certain characters made a few cameos.
Overall this book was an extremely fast-paced, quick and engrossing read!! I am SO pumped for the next installment after all these unanswered questions left me begging for more!
OMG this book was such a fresh take on so many tropes that I am already so in love with, I knew I was going to enjoy it and it certainly did not disappoint! My favorite elements included: fated/cursed mates, enemies-to-lovers, and mistaken identity! From the first chapter, I was swept away into this dark action-packed paranormal romance and flew through the entire book within a matter of hours. The entire concept of Vampire Bride in the Shadow Guild made me feel like this is a super unique addition to my favorite genre!
Mac O’Connell is such a refreshing heroine. She’s relentlessly clever and badass to boot, which paired so well against the mysteriously maddening Drakon of Dracul. I am vampire obsessed, so having a first person perspective of an original was freaking incredible! I relished the steamy tension between these two—it’s truly my favorite thing to see in any book! Their interactions reminded me so much of Jericho Barrons and MacKayla from the Fever series and it made me SO happy!
I thought it was so fascinating to see that this book is actually set in the same world as another recent fave of mine, Wolf Marked by Veronica Douglas! It was so cool when certain characters made a few cameos.
Overall this book was an extremely fast-paced, quick and engrossing read!! I am SO pumped for the next installment after all these unanswered questions left me begging for more!
taliesing's review against another edition
5.0
Wow...just wow!
I read a lot of books. To tell the truth, I often find myself skimming the boring parts these days.
Then I find a book like Bite Me. Not only were there no boring parts, the story had me sucked in and enthralled in a way that I have rarely been this year.
The dialogue is snappy, the story a genuine mystery, with pacing that is simply superb! Linsey Hall has taken familiar tropes and presented them in a new and inventive way. As one of the many who are somewhat burned out on the "brooding vampire meets female badass" thing, I have to applaud the author for being able to make a story like this fun again!
If you like vampire stories... no, If you like GOOD vampire stories... Then this book is a must read! Five stars!
I read a lot of books. To tell the truth, I often find myself skimming the boring parts these days.
Then I find a book like Bite Me. Not only were there no boring parts, the story had me sucked in and enthralled in a way that I have rarely been this year.
The dialogue is snappy, the story a genuine mystery, with pacing that is simply superb! Linsey Hall has taken familiar tropes and presented them in a new and inventive way. As one of the many who are somewhat burned out on the "brooding vampire meets female badass" thing, I have to applaud the author for being able to make a story like this fun again!
If you like vampire stories... no, If you like GOOD vampire stories... Then this book is a must read! Five stars!
evereads01's review against another edition
4.0
There are racoons drinking wine. I repeat: THERE ARE RACOONS DRINKING WINE.