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mrtnk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
courtreadsney's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Story: 5/5 ⭐️
Audio: 3/5 ⭐️
As a long time paranormal romance reader, started reading the genre around 14 years ago, Nalini Singh is a freaking master at her craft and I'm both excited to now read her books for the first time and kicking myself for not reading them sooner. This book absolutely encapsulates that classic paranormal romance energy. The possesive and protective male lead yet paired with a fiercely independent and badass woman. Lucas and Sascha were such a great couple. I read this book in a day and I am not typically that girl anymore, adult life and responsibilities are obnoxious, but I said forget it I'm reading this all! The writing and plot just flowed so well and the tension was placed in the right spots and there was conflict without it being eyeroll level miscommunication or something that felt forced. The story felt like the perfect length to both grow attached to the characters and their love story, while also not dragging out parts of the plot unnecessarily. Overall I highly recommend this series for anyone who loves paranormal romance or shifter romance. Also if you read this please read it with the context and understanding that it was published in 2006. I personally listened to the audiobook and can definitely tell the narration style and audio quality are overall lower than what we would expect currently. The narration was okay and allowed me to read via audio which has been my preference lately but it's not something I would seek out as a first time audiobook listener either. Regardless the story itself is amazing and I cannot wait to continue the series!
Audio: 3/5 ⭐️
As a long time paranormal romance reader, started reading the genre around 14 years ago, Nalini Singh is a freaking master at her craft and I'm both excited to now read her books for the first time and kicking myself for not reading them sooner. This book absolutely encapsulates that classic paranormal romance energy. The possesive and protective male lead yet paired with a fiercely independent and badass woman. Lucas and Sascha were such a great couple. I read this book in a day and I am not typically that girl anymore, adult life and responsibilities are obnoxious, but I said forget it I'm reading this all! The writing and plot just flowed so well and the tension was placed in the right spots and there was conflict without it being eyeroll level miscommunication or something that felt forced. The story felt like the perfect length to both grow attached to the characters and their love story, while also not dragging out parts of the plot unnecessarily. Overall I highly recommend this series for anyone who loves paranormal romance or shifter romance. Also if you read this please read it with the context and understanding that it was published in 2006. I personally listened to the audiobook and can definitely tell the narration style and audio quality are overall lower than what we would expect currently. The narration was okay and allowed me to read via audio which has been my preference lately but it's not something I would seek out as a first time audiobook listener either. Regardless the story itself is amazing and I cannot wait to continue the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Torture, and Rape
maheenmohsinn's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
acesarrows's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a fantastic series. Re-reading my faves in anticipation of the newest book coming out in June!
daphx00's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Interesting story and plot! Curious to see what happens in the next installment.
Review to come.
Review to come.
yaakovakiva's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, am I ever glad that I read this on my Kindle instead of purchasing the hard copy with that AWFUL freaking cover! Holy crap is it over the top BAD. Lol.
That aside, this book really wasn't bad. I liked the sci-fi angle and the smutty bits were pretty fun with the added sci-fi elements involved (I'm a sucker for smutty sci-fi lately, don't know what it is). The dialogue was a bit repetitive at times and it got a little overly mushy for me in the second half (okay, a LOT overly mushy for me in a lot of the second half), but it kept me hooked and I read it in a day.
I'll probably be reading more from this series.
That aside, this book really wasn't bad. I liked the sci-fi angle and the smutty bits were pretty fun with the added sci-fi elements involved (I'm a sucker for smutty sci-fi lately, don't know what it is). The dialogue was a bit repetitive at times and it got a little overly mushy for me in the second half (okay, a LOT overly mushy for me in a lot of the second half), but it kept me hooked and I read it in a day.
I'll probably be reading more from this series.
ellenmorgan's review against another edition
2.0
This started out as a solid 3 for me, but by the end I wasn't having it. I liked the premise, but I'm getting PRETTY TIRED of controlling, possessive, and abusive behavior in relationships being passed off as a symptom of extreme love.
alexlong's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5