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_sometimesiread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
jknock's review against another edition
4.0
First time I've sat down and read a book cover to cover without a break in a very long time.
Easy entertaining read.
Easy entertaining read.
thenia's review against another edition
4.0
A very complicated story, full of action and twists.
Genny is in a lot of trouble and running for her life from many different sides, as almost everybody seems to want a piece of her. Human police, fae curses, vampire politics, magical repercussions, ambitious witches and ghosts are some of the items in Genny's list of problems to be solved, and she doesn't know who to trust, as everyone has their own agenda.
Interesting story that continues in the next book in the series, [b:The Bitter Seed of Magic|6750765|The Bitter Seed of Magic (Spellcrackers.com, # 3)|Suzanne McLeod|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1287810114s/6750765.jpg|6947213].
Genny is in a lot of trouble and running for her life from many different sides, as almost everybody seems to want a piece of her. Human police, fae curses, vampire politics, magical repercussions, ambitious witches and ghosts are some of the items in Genny's list of problems to be solved, and she doesn't know who to trust, as everyone has their own agenda.
Interesting story that continues in the next book in the series, [b:The Bitter Seed of Magic|6750765|The Bitter Seed of Magic (Spellcrackers.com, # 3)|Suzanne McLeod|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1287810114s/6750765.jpg|6947213].
onceuponabookcase's review against another edition
5.0
How awesome are book signings? Back in May 2009, not only did I get to meet Rachel Caine at her London book signing hosted by Murder One, but I also got to buy several books, one of which was the amazing The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod! Suzanne was also at the event, but I didn’t know – I hadn’t heard of her or her book at the time. But I feel in love with her series within the first few pages, and since reading it, I’ve been itching to read its sequel, The Cold Kiss of Death. I got lucky at Christmas, though, and I can’t tell you just how good these books are!
I don’t even know where to start, there was so much going on! It always amazes me how authors are able to write such complicated books, and have everything fit together. Genny has a series of problems in her life, some pretty inconsequential, some a little on the larger side, but when you get to the end and you realise all of the plot threads are part of a large jigsaw puzzle, it’s just wow! Suzanne is a very skilled writer!
We meet most of the characters we came across in the first book. Genny is our spunky heroine, a bean sidhe who has more problems than answers; Malik al-Kahn, the mysterious vampire connected to Genny’s past; Finn, Genny’s satyr boss and will-they-won’t-they love interest, and a range of other characters, none who seem to be being completely honest with Genny, and making things a whole lot harder for her. There’s still the hint of a possible love triangle, but even that gets more complicated – so frustrating, but in a good way!
We have action a-plenty in this novel! I can’t go into too much detail, it’s pretty spoilery, but it’s awesome to read! Some scenes are kind of disturbing, but it all has you sitting on the edge of your seat, the adrenalin pumping, jaw hanging at how unbelievable it is and how some of the characters act. I just love it all!
The ending is just so good, I can’t tell you! I closed the book feeling pretty sad, but in complete awe of how the whole story worked out. If you haven’t started this series, you really need to! It’s just so brilliant, and I can’t for the third in the series, The Bitter Seed of Magic, due in September 2010.
I don’t even know where to start, there was so much going on! It always amazes me how authors are able to write such complicated books, and have everything fit together. Genny has a series of problems in her life, some pretty inconsequential, some a little on the larger side, but when you get to the end and you realise all of the plot threads are part of a large jigsaw puzzle, it’s just wow! Suzanne is a very skilled writer!
We meet most of the characters we came across in the first book. Genny is our spunky heroine, a bean sidhe who has more problems than answers; Malik al-Kahn, the mysterious vampire connected to Genny’s past; Finn, Genny’s satyr boss and will-they-won’t-they love interest, and a range of other characters, none who seem to be being completely honest with Genny, and making things a whole lot harder for her. There’s still the hint of a possible love triangle, but even that gets more complicated – so frustrating, but in a good way!
We have action a-plenty in this novel! I can’t go into too much detail, it’s pretty spoilery, but it’s awesome to read! Some scenes are kind of disturbing, but it all has you sitting on the edge of your seat, the adrenalin pumping, jaw hanging at how unbelievable it is and how some of the characters act. I just love it all!
The ending is just so good, I can’t tell you! I closed the book feeling pretty sad, but in complete awe of how the whole story worked out. If you haven’t started this series, you really need to! It’s just so brilliant, and I can’t for the third in the series, The Bitter Seed of Magic, due in September 2010.
veronica87's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book in the series and I'm still feeling confused. The author has a very hodge podge way of delivering information at times and I find myself having to re-read parts and still coming away confused. For example, a certain aspect of Malik's lineage is presented as a known fact in this book even though I don't recall anyone figuring it out in the first book. I even had to double check that I didn't miss a book in between the first one and this one. And don't even get me started on the explanation for fae genetics.
That said, it is an interesting world and the author doesn't shy away from making her fae as Other as possible. There are fae with hooves, gills, seaweed hair, skin the shade of primary colors, lipless mouths, and males with...er...double the manhood. It's a colorful world to be sure but the secondary characters can use some work because so far they still feel mostly one dimensional. The only two characters that seem to be receiving the back story treatment are Genevieve, our heroine, and Malik, the vampire with his own mysterious agenda. I suppose this tactic is working because so far Genevieve and Malik are the only two characters that I really care about and I find myself mainly reading just to get to the parts where they are sharing the page.
The actual plot involved missing ghosts and Genevieve being accused for a murder she didn't commit. For me the plot seemed to meander and I don't think that Genevieve actually solved the case as much as it was a matter of the answers getting shoved into her face. But despite the continuing uneveness of this series I still plan to read more.
That said, it is an interesting world and the author doesn't shy away from making her fae as Other as possible. There are fae with hooves, gills, seaweed hair, skin the shade of primary colors, lipless mouths, and males with...er...double the manhood. It's a colorful world to be sure but the secondary characters can use some work because so far they still feel mostly one dimensional. The only two characters that seem to be receiving the back story treatment are Genevieve, our heroine, and Malik, the vampire with his own mysterious agenda. I suppose this tactic is working because so far Genevieve and Malik are the only two characters that I really care about and I find myself mainly reading just to get to the parts where they are sharing the page.
The actual plot involved missing ghosts and Genevieve being accused for a murder she didn't commit. For me the plot seemed to meander and I don't think that Genevieve actually solved the case as much as it was a matter of the answers getting shoved into her face. But despite the continuing uneveness of this series I still plan to read more.
tashachowdory's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is one of those series where the story is only going to get better and better. As this is a vast improvement on the first one - more characters (loving Tavish) and the world becomes complicated for Genny. Really really good - and just what I need for my bus journeys to and from work! :D
(I've already bought the third in the series).
(I've already bought the third in the series).
glennisleblanc's review against another edition
2.0
The second book has Genny dealing with the fallout of being outed as a fey with an addiction to blood thanks to the virus from the vampires. Her former way of dealing with the addiction is now a source of a lot of trouble and add in the fact that she is being blackmailed to give up something rather valuable. Add in her neighbors want her out of her apt building and she is being framed for murder on top of it all makes for a rather busy time in the book. I'll be reading the next one when I want some urban fantasy with a large helping of living in London on the side.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
I love Genny. There, I said it. She's excellent, with her broken magic, her quirks, and her insecurities, she's still strong, and honest and loyal. And she fights till the very end. This book was so exciting, I kept on reading it in one og, and only finished at 1:30 am :) The story was detailed, and the descriptions of people and others, and places are extraordinary. I am sure I will dream of Genny, and her strange trips, and I hope I will see more of Malik in the next installment.
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
3.0
I really love the characters, but I thought that this story moved at a slow pace. It took me a while to get through it, but I did like what I read. Fans of the Anita Blake and October Daye series should give this series a shot.