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wilovebooks's review
4.0
This one has been on my shelf for a while. I love Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love is going to be at the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon that I'm attending in April, so I thought it would be a good time to pick it up.
This book is full of interesting characters, including plenty of hot, alpha males. This is the first of a series with quite a bit of world-building, different types of beings with different powers and that sort of thing. If you are a fan of paranormals, I think you will like this. I would like to see where the series goes from here. And I adore Evalle's pet, Feenix.
This book is full of interesting characters, including plenty of hot, alpha males. This is the first of a series with quite a bit of world-building, different types of beings with different powers and that sort of thing. If you are a fan of paranormals, I think you will like this. I would like to see where the series goes from here. And I adore Evalle's pet, Feenix.
j_lynn_a80's review
1.0
Honestly, I thought I would love this based on the author alone (well, one of the authors: SK). I was wrong. Very wrong. The idea is interesting. The characters, not so much. To be honest, mainly the heroine. I am all for an independent, don't take no shit female. In addition, I understand her past reflects a lot on her actions in her present, but I just couldn't get myself to like Evalle. At all. I found myself forcing to read, and it was becoming a chore. My love for reading should never be a chore. I've had books that have been a struggle and managed to push through. This is not one of them. This will be a series by SK that I'm just going to act like doesn't exist.
psychoxkitty's review
3.0
was kinda of a drag at first but once get more into the story you will like it a bit more
creatiffcurls's review
2.0
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I couldn't because I felt the characterization and personalities of all the characters just didn't fit them. I couldn't feel any connection or emotion from the book (maybe except for the ending) and I didn't care for any of the characters. Kenyon felt like writing a more "adult" (if you know what I mean) Percy Jackson series but ended up failing. Relationships and how they were formed are questionable such as the introduction of Isak (added nothing to the plot in my opinion) and the camaraderie of Quinn, Tzader and Evalle. I just didn't get how they really became close friends, Kenyon needed more tips from J. K. Rowling on how to build friendships. The beginning really lacked focus and was all over the place as Kenyon tries to explain the mythology of Beladors, etc all that in medias res. She also has the habit of Dan Brown who just loves to... explain things instead of making them happen. It could have been a better book because the story's really promising but I guess the writing style just isn't for me.
gailygirl527's review
3.0
I didnt like this book very much at first, but it grew on me. I think I will read the others. I liked the characters, and I want to see if Evalle can work through her issues with men, or if she will ever let anyone know she was raped as a kid.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
*First Read and Reviewed January 27th 2011*
Very good, by the way! Yeah, finished, it was really good! Wrapped up mostly everything, with a few questions that I hope are answered in later books!
*Second Read and Review July 6th 2012*
Loved it again! Very complex plot, and lots of questions for the next book, and loved Feenix! So cute! Can't wait to read Alterant!
Very good, by the way! Yeah, finished, it was really good! Wrapped up mostly everything, with a few questions that I hope are answered in later books!
*Second Read and Review July 6th 2012*
Loved it again! Very complex plot, and lots of questions for the next book, and loved Feenix! So cute! Can't wait to read Alterant!
elarwen's review
4.0
Not as good as Ms Kenyon's Dark Hunter series, but still a really interesting read. Its a little slow to get into the story, but once you are in, its hard to get out.
eveyv's review against another edition
2.0
A book from a non-human perspective
Well, wasn't this boring. A book full of cliches and over used tropes, including the ones I fear (and hate) the most—insta love and love triangles! It had an interesting premise, but the execution was painfully dull and brought nothing new to the genre. The only reason why I'm giving it two stars is that, in spite of the ridiculousness of that little creature, I just adored Feenix.
Well, wasn't this boring. A book full of cliches and over used tropes, including the ones I fear (and hate) the most—insta love and love triangles! It had an interesting premise, but the execution was painfully dull and brought nothing new to the genre. The only reason why I'm giving it two stars is that, in spite of the ridiculousness of that little creature, I just adored Feenix.
rondasue27's review
5.0
My friend loaned me this book, along with others, and told me to read them. I would love them all, she promised. And I did. I hesitated on reading this one because the back cover just didn't grab my attention and I had no idea what to expect. I finally started it and I was only to the middle of the prologue before I was completely hooked and loved it.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys supernatural/sci-fi type books. I love that there's a little bit of romance/love thrown in the mix. Just enough to keep the book going and making sense.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys supernatural/sci-fi type books. I love that there's a little bit of romance/love thrown in the mix. Just enough to keep the book going and making sense.