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em_green's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
First in the Georgina Kincaid urban fantasy series set in Seattle.
The Story
She may be weary of meaningless sex, but Georgina Kincaid, a succubus who works as an assistant manager at a bookstore in Seattle, is excited beyond belief that Seth Mortenson is going to speak this evening at Emerald City Books & Café. She just adores his series, Cady & O'Neill, and can't wait to meet him.
That is, she can't wait until she spews off and discovers later that Seth was the anonymous guy to whom she was mouthing off.
Then there's this little problem she's having at her other night "job". Supernaturals are being killed and no one knows who is doing, or is capable of, it. Signs initially point to Georgina as being behind the weapons and Jerome, her demon boss, is so not happy with her. He is especially not happy that she keeps insisting on trying to investigate on her own.
The Characters
Doug is an assistant manager at the bookstore by day; a member of a band by night. He's been trying to get Georgina to go out with him forever.
Jerome is the demon-in-charge in the Seattle area with a soft spot for Georgina. Carter is Jerome's good-guy opposite; the angel-in-charge. And they just happen to be drinking buddies
Georgina's particular night-side pals include Hugh, an imp, and Cody and Peter who are vampires. Erik Lancaster is a human who runs a small but real esoteric bookstore with an amazing breadth of knowledge in the more arcane areas of mythology and supernatural lore.
Helena runs the commercial version of an esoteric bookstore filled with anything that might make a buck as Helen pushes the patter and her stock down anyone's throat. And she hates Georgina.
Warren is the middle-aged owner of the bookstore and insists on regular sex with Georgina…which is not as satisfying for her since he doesn't have any problem cheating on his wife.
Roman is a 6-foot-four-inch hunk whom Georgina talked into rescuing her from Warren's attentions one night. He then talked her into a number of almost dates.
My Take
I'm enjoying the camaraderie of the characters and it takes place in a bookstore. Hullo, bookstore. How can I not adore it for the setting alone??!! I will say that I'm not overly impressed with the writing although it could be the lack of any real tension in the story. I will definitely be reading the next in the series, Succubus on Top, and withhold judgment.
The Cover
Seems appropriate enough. Slightly menacing, mysterious woman with red lips, a very low-cut dress wearing a lovely necklace with a nighttime city skyline in the background all with a blue cast to it.
The Story
She may be weary of meaningless sex, but Georgina Kincaid, a succubus who works as an assistant manager at a bookstore in Seattle, is excited beyond belief that Seth Mortenson is going to speak this evening at Emerald City Books & Café. She just adores his series, Cady & O'Neill, and can't wait to meet him.
That is, she can't wait until she spews off and discovers later that Seth was the anonymous guy to whom she was mouthing off.
Then there's this little problem she's having at her other night "job". Supernaturals are being killed and no one knows who is doing, or is capable of, it. Signs initially point to Georgina as being behind the weapons and Jerome, her demon boss, is so not happy with her. He is especially not happy that she keeps insisting on trying to investigate on her own.
The Characters
Doug is an assistant manager at the bookstore by day; a member of a band by night. He's been trying to get Georgina to go out with him forever.
Jerome is the demon-in-charge in the Seattle area with a soft spot for Georgina. Carter is Jerome's good-guy opposite; the angel-in-charge. And they just happen to be drinking buddies
Georgina's particular night-side pals include Hugh, an imp, and Cody and Peter who are vampires. Erik Lancaster is a human who runs a small but real esoteric bookstore with an amazing breadth of knowledge in the more arcane areas of mythology and supernatural lore.
Helena runs the commercial version of an esoteric bookstore filled with anything that might make a buck as Helen pushes the patter and her stock down anyone's throat. And she hates Georgina.
Warren is the middle-aged owner of the bookstore and insists on regular sex with Georgina…which is not as satisfying for her since he doesn't have any problem cheating on his wife.
Roman is a 6-foot-four-inch hunk whom Georgina talked into rescuing her from Warren's attentions one night. He then talked her into a number of almost dates.
My Take
I'm enjoying the camaraderie of the characters and it takes place in a bookstore. Hullo, bookstore. How can I not adore it for the setting alone??!! I will say that I'm not overly impressed with the writing although it could be the lack of any real tension in the story. I will definitely be reading the next in the series, Succubus on Top, and withhold judgment.
The Cover
Seems appropriate enough. Slightly menacing, mysterious woman with red lips, a very low-cut dress wearing a lovely necklace with a nighttime city skyline in the background all with a blue cast to it.
batkat31's review against another edition
3.0
This was a super fun and steamy supernatural book. It was interesting to see the human side of an evil succubus. I'm not sure I fully understand how she was contributing to the side of evil as it was vaguely referenced but they never actually talked about her corrupting humans other than as a favor to her friend in the beginning and then it's not mentioned again until the end. Also the big plot twist was super obvious. If you think too hard about it you start to come up with more and more plot holes and flaws but that's not what this book was meant for. It's meant for a fun, sexy read, not literary brilliance, and it excels in that regard. When I finished this, I immediately bought book 2.
cosymilko's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up the second Succubus book on special for $4 a few years ago and hadn't gotten around to buying the first. I was interested but not driven to get it.
The thing I really, really dislike about Georgina: her ability to be a slave to he emotions and not to see that men will love her no matter what. Duh! You're a Succubus!
The thing I liked about Georgina: her quick wit, average intelligence, and the guilt she's still carrying from when she made the deal.
I somewhat enjoyed this book. It was definitely a page turner but the Succubus thing seemed to be there just so men would swarm around without a real reason and so Mead could write in some sex. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about a few sex scenes but for the sake of plot I don't really need it in high detail if it's not important. I didn't think it was a gratuitous sex book. I've got those. I wanted more substance.
Georgina is a bitch to the males in her life. Seriously, if there were a female pulling that kind of shit near me I'd slap her and tell her to stop being a bitch. Just because you can pull the guys doesn't mean you need to turn them down so lamely. Surely a Succubus has had a bit of practice? Anyone would think she just randomly woke up a Succubus.
I will read the others. I'll be glad to see Georgina actually put effort into her duty in the coming books.
The thing I really, really dislike about Georgina: her ability to be a slave to he emotions and not to see that men will love her no matter what. Duh! You're a Succubus!
The thing I liked about Georgina: her quick wit, average intelligence, and the guilt she's still carrying from when she made the deal.
I somewhat enjoyed this book. It was definitely a page turner but the Succubus thing seemed to be there just so men would swarm around without a real reason and so Mead could write in some sex. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about a few sex scenes but for the sake of plot I don't really need it in high detail if it's not important. I didn't think it was a gratuitous sex book. I've got those. I wanted more substance.
Georgina is a bitch to the males in her life. Seriously, if there were a female pulling that kind of shit near me I'd slap her and tell her to stop being a bitch. Just because you can pull the guys doesn't mean you need to turn them down so lamely. Surely a Succubus has had a bit of practice? Anyone would think she just randomly woke up a Succubus.
I will read the others. I'll be glad to see Georgina actually put effort into her duty in the coming books.
jessyhere's review against another edition
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
user3478's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Prvně čteno - 7. září 2013 - 10. září 2013 - 3*
Re-reading - 9. listopadu 2016 - 12. listopadu 2016 - 3*
Hodnocení nechávám stejné. Když jsem to četla poprvé, líbilo se mi to, ale scény aka Fifty Shades na mě bylo moc. Teď byly fajn, ale naopak mi to kolikrát přišlo strašně neuvěřitelné a trapné. Carter a vampýři to zachraňují celou dobu. Ale je v tom Richellin styl - a pořád miluju to její ukončování kapitol.
Re-reading - 9. listopadu 2016 - 12. listopadu 2016 - 3*
Hodnocení nechávám stejné. Když jsem to četla poprvé, líbilo se mi to, ale scény aka Fifty Shades na mě bylo moc. Teď byly fajn, ale naopak mi to kolikrát přišlo strašně neuvěřitelné a trapné. Carter a vampýři to zachraňují celou dobu. Ale je v tom Richellin styl - a pořád miluju to její ukončování kapitol.
nataliamar's review against another edition
3.0
2,5 na verdade. Muito fácil de ler, mas esperava mais. Porém achei promissor e vou ler os próximos para ver se melhora.