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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
J'ai adoré ce tome du début à la fin, ni plus, ni moins !
Cette série est tout simplement brillante, et c'est une vraie chance de la voir publiée chez nous en VF. Je ne pensais pas être autant séduite par cet univers bizarroïde qu'est le Steampunk, mais dès le 1er tome j'ai accroché et là, ma fascination et mon plaisir a augmenté d'un cran. Cette fois-ci on rentre dans le vif du sujet, le propos est moins 'lourd' que le tome précédent et c'est avec une vraie joie que j'ai replongée tête baissée dans cet univers un peu dingue.
L'équilibre entre romance et intrigue est parfaitement dosé et j'ai franchement adoré l'intensité de Will, ce côté bestial qu'il essaie tant bien que mal de retenir. J'avais trouvé Lena un peu peste et sale gamine gâtée dans le tome 1, du coup, je me demandais si j'allais être en mesure de l'apprécier dans ce tome, mais finalement, en la connaissant mieux, j'ai découvert une femme battante et courageuse, parfois complètement inconsciente, et dotée d'un sacré caractère. Finalement, comme sa sœur, c'est une survivante, et elle se bat avec les armes à sa disposition pour essayer de se sortir de sa galère, tout en protégeant les siens, pas facile pour elle ...
La romance est passionnée et fougueuse, tout ce que j'aime !
Will m'a complètement fait craquer, il m'a parfois émue, il correspond en tous points aux héros que j'aime en romance. ^^
J'ai eu un vrai coup de cœur pour un trio de femmes badass au possible : Astrid (impossible de ne pas penser à Lagherta !), Rosalind et Ingrid, et j'ai super hâte de voir leur tome !
Une vraie réussite donc !!!
Cette série est tout simplement brillante, et c'est une vraie chance de la voir publiée chez nous en VF. Je ne pensais pas être autant séduite par cet univers bizarroïde qu'est le Steampunk, mais dès le 1er tome j'ai accroché et là, ma fascination et mon plaisir a augmenté d'un cran. Cette fois-ci on rentre dans le vif du sujet, le propos est moins 'lourd' que le tome précédent et c'est avec une vraie joie que j'ai replongée tête baissée dans cet univers un peu dingue.
L'équilibre entre romance et intrigue est parfaitement dosé et j'ai franchement adoré l'intensité de Will, ce côté bestial qu'il essaie tant bien que mal de retenir. J'avais trouvé Lena un peu peste et sale gamine gâtée dans le tome 1, du coup, je me demandais si j'allais être en mesure de l'apprécier dans ce tome, mais finalement, en la connaissant mieux, j'ai découvert une femme battante et courageuse, parfois complètement inconsciente, et dotée d'un sacré caractère. Finalement, comme sa sœur, c'est une survivante, et elle se bat avec les armes à sa disposition pour essayer de se sortir de sa galère, tout en protégeant les siens, pas facile pour elle ...
La romance est passionnée et fougueuse, tout ce que j'aime !
Will m'a complètement fait craquer, il m'a parfois émue, il correspond en tous points aux héros que j'aime en romance. ^^
J'ai eu un vrai coup de cœur pour un trio de femmes badass au possible : Astrid (impossible de ne pas penser à Lagherta !), Rosalind et Ingrid, et j'ai super hâte de voir leur tome !
Une vraie réussite donc !!!
avid_reader_96's review
3.0
It was good. It got better towards the end, after Lena and Will stopped acting like children. I think I'd like to see more of the verwulfen, particularly the Norwegian clan, and maybe Charlie could get a HEA. I truly like the world this author has created. I can't wait to read the next one in this series.
sailaranel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
This series continues to be just the escape I need and adore. Fun dark, sexy, intense, and exceedingly well written, it just keeps getting better and better!
The sequel made both Lena and Will far more interesting and complex, now that they starred in the book. Lena is a girl out of her depth but someone who slowly grows into a strong and confident young woman. Will is arguably more rough around the edges than Blade, but his nature is soothed by Lena’s presence.
Their difference in personalities and certain plot lines remind me of the first book, though the characters have enough unique traits that make them stand out. I really did enjoy the banter and teasing between them, which helped with the romantic tension.
The world building grew in favour of the verwolfen, which I enjoyed, and the action scenes were spot on. There were plenty of shocking twists and drama to keep the tension up, and the intimate scenes were quite steamy.
I’ve had a great time reading these romantic, opposites-attract books with supernatural elements, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for the same!
The sequel made both Lena and Will far more interesting and complex, now that they starred in the book. Lena is a girl out of her depth but someone who slowly grows into a strong and confident young woman. Will is arguably more rough around the edges than Blade, but his nature is soothed by Lena’s presence.
Their difference in personalities and certain plot lines remind me of the first book, though the characters have enough unique traits that make them stand out. I really did enjoy the banter and teasing between them, which helped with the romantic tension.
The world building grew in favour of the verwolfen, which I enjoyed, and the action scenes were spot on. There were plenty of shocking twists and drama to keep the tension up, and the intimate scenes were quite steamy.
I’ve had a great time reading these romantic, opposites-attract books with supernatural elements, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for the same!
samrushingbooks's review
5.0
I don't know why it took me so long to finish this book, because I love the setting and the characters. I guess I just got distracted by other books, but at least I finally came back around and finished it. I need to read the rest of the series too, because apparently a spin-off is coming. Anyway, I thought the relationship between Will and Lena was an interesting one, and I liked learning more about the verwulfen (werewolves) too. The little twists on vampires and werewolves in this series is fascinating. Plus, I enjoy all the steampunk contraptions as well. I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.
jackiehorne's review
3.0
Having taught a class on fantasy and science fiction for many years, I may be more critical of the genre than your average reader. I find McMaster's alternate steampunk London interesting, with vampires (Blue Bloods) the nobles, and human debs not on the Marriage Mart, but hoping to secure a thrall contract with a nobleman, granting him the right to suck her blood on a regular basis. But I find her plotting lacks internal coherence at times. For example: Why do the blue bloods need werwulven Will, our hero, to help them negotiate a treaty with Scandinavia? They SAY they need him, and promise him things that will wreak major changes on their society just to gain his cooperation, but the text never SHOWS why his participation is vital. Will has to do this for the needs of the romance, not because it makes any logical sense in the world that McMaster has created. Things like this happen far too often, and each time they do, my suspension of disbelief becomes less and less willing.
I could also do without the constant putting the heroine in danger so the hero can rescue her. And the changing heroine into a supernatural being without her consent (even if it is an accident in this case, and she would have agreed if she'd been asked). And I REALLY wish Sourcebooks would hire a decent copyeditor. McMaster misuses words or omits words on a fairly regular basis; though this leads to annoyance rather than confusion, each instance again pops me out of my immersion in the story.
I could also do without the constant putting the heroine in danger so the hero can rescue her. And the changing heroine into a supernatural being without her consent (even if it is an accident in this case, and she would have agreed if she'd been asked). And I REALLY wish Sourcebooks would hire a decent copyeditor. McMaster misuses words or omits words on a fairly regular basis; though this leads to annoyance rather than confusion, each instance again pops me out of my immersion in the story.
birdloveranne's review against another edition
4.0
I thought it was a bit of a slow start, but things really started picking up in the last 1/3. Good story.
bluestockings's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sarm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5