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kikkrareads's review against another edition
3.0
Review posted @ http://reviews.blueteacup.com
I have enjoyed this series quite a bit over the past year and a bit, but I have to be 100% honest when I say I didn’t overly enjoy this particular book.
Phoebe isn’t one to act on impulse, but after bedding the hunky Scottish help from work, she finds herself mated for 100 years to a half demon who seems to be keep one too many secrets from her. The two then take us on a journey to the underworld and beyond, introducing the readers to a whole new variety of characters and creatures who all find their own nook in this great series.
I really enjoyed the character or Connor, who was mysterious, dangerous and had the sexiest accent ever. He was so sweet at times, whilst other times he left you tingling with anticipation as his demon half came forward. He came entangled with a brand new group of characters who were so captivating and entertaining.
While the story of Connor and Phoebe was quite different from previous stories in this series, especially with them mating within the first few pages and the introduction of the demon world into the series, I found that it lacked the usual BOOM that the books in the series brings along with them. I think the biggest disappointment was that it seemed to be loosely held together with a string of sexual encounters that, while well written, seemed rather forced and dull at times. I felt that that was the main focus of this one novel and it just didn’t suit the rest of the series all that well.
I found Phoebe to be rather whiny at times two, making me thing I was reading a YA book filled with a lot of angst. Usually this wouldn;t have bothered me so much, but this has always been a series that has been a light, fluffy and happy read for me, and so the sudden change in book and expectations was a small let down.
In all, the book tied well with the series when it came to characters and plot, but I found a few of its own personal characteristics to be rather disappointing and lacking in areas. 3 out of 5 for this book, and I liked it but I don’t see myself reading this again.
I have enjoyed this series quite a bit over the past year and a bit, but I have to be 100% honest when I say I didn’t overly enjoy this particular book.
Phoebe isn’t one to act on impulse, but after bedding the hunky Scottish help from work, she finds herself mated for 100 years to a half demon who seems to be keep one too many secrets from her. The two then take us on a journey to the underworld and beyond, introducing the readers to a whole new variety of characters and creatures who all find their own nook in this great series.
I really enjoyed the character or Connor, who was mysterious, dangerous and had the sexiest accent ever. He was so sweet at times, whilst other times he left you tingling with anticipation as his demon half came forward. He came entangled with a brand new group of characters who were so captivating and entertaining.
While the story of Connor and Phoebe was quite different from previous stories in this series, especially with them mating within the first few pages and the introduction of the demon world into the series, I found that it lacked the usual BOOM that the books in the series brings along with them. I think the biggest disappointment was that it seemed to be loosely held together with a string of sexual encounters that, while well written, seemed rather forced and dull at times. I felt that that was the main focus of this one novel and it just didn’t suit the rest of the series all that well.
I found Phoebe to be rather whiny at times two, making me thing I was reading a YA book filled with a lot of angst. Usually this wouldn;t have bothered me so much, but this has always been a series that has been a light, fluffy and happy read for me, and so the sudden change in book and expectations was a small let down.
In all, the book tied well with the series when it came to characters and plot, but I found a few of its own personal characteristics to be rather disappointing and lacking in areas. 3 out of 5 for this book, and I liked it but I don’t see myself reading this again.
sjurban's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
themarina's review against another edition
4.0
By far my favourite of the bunch since the first, the story here centers on Phoebe, the vamp running the town eatery, and Connor, the newly arrived half-demon that tricks her into the universe's 100 year bonding. But it's complicated, as usual. Fate has her hand in here, and the bonded pair have to save the world from a teenaged-appearing demon with a bad attitude. The Crow Queen also makes an entrance. Looking foward to more!
jeanz's review against another edition
3.0
Come Hell Or High Water by Michele Bardsley, sixth book in the Broken Heart Vampires series.
Phoebe is at the centre of this latest humorous instalment, though you do get the familiar characters from the previous books in the background, so you get to keep track of them too. Phoebe has a son, Danny who is four years old. Danny is away at Disney World with his human father. Its a good job he is too, because Phoebe is in the middle of a large paranormal drama at Broken Heart, Oklahoma. she is busy helping to retrieve a piece of talisman for Connor. Connor needs the talisman piece to help ward off his awful stepmother Lilith. Lilith is of course non-human, she is in fact a demon. Phoebe is adamant that she will not fall for Connor and his charm, but of course, she does just that.
Think the cover's for the books are brilliant and of course give you the idea that these are not serious books. The books are a light hearted look at the residents of Broken heart, Oklahoma, and the residents just....well....just happen to be undead!
*Again a note of warning , these books are aimed at adults so the content may not be suitable for young teens*
Phoebe is at the centre of this latest humorous instalment, though you do get the familiar characters from the previous books in the background, so you get to keep track of them too. Phoebe has a son, Danny who is four years old. Danny is away at Disney World with his human father. Its a good job he is too, because Phoebe is in the middle of a large paranormal drama at Broken Heart, Oklahoma. she is busy helping to retrieve a piece of talisman for Connor. Connor needs the talisman piece to help ward off his awful stepmother Lilith. Lilith is of course non-human, she is in fact a demon. Phoebe is adamant that she will not fall for Connor and his charm, but of course, she does just that.
Think the cover's for the books are brilliant and of course give you the idea that these are not serious books. The books are a light hearted look at the residents of Broken heart, Oklahoma, and the residents just....well....just happen to be undead!
*Again a note of warning , these books are aimed at adults so the content may not be suitable for young teens*
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