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ofearna's review against another edition
Shadow of the Moon by Sherrilyn Kenyon re-read 2-18-2015
The Story of Son • novella by J. R. Ward
Beyond the Night • [The Companion Universe • 7] • novella by Susan Squires
Midnight Kiss Goodbye • [Belador] • novella by Dianna Love
The Story of Son • novella by J. R. Ward
Beyond the Night • [The Companion Universe • 7] • novella by Susan Squires
Midnight Kiss Goodbye • [Belador] • novella by Dianna Love
flajol's review against another edition
3.0
Shadow of the Moon seems rushed. The heroine's change of heart was sudden and unbelievable: she goes from a lifelong hatred of the Katagaria to believing that they are the good guys after all. All she had to do was sit down and eat a meal with them. She was really annoying too! I was hoping the hero would snap and just put her out of our misery. Not Kenyon's best offering.
The Story of Son is the best tale in the book, and drags it up from two stars to three. Decent heroine, decent hero - and you don't need to have read any of Ward's other books to follow the action.
Beyond the Night was so-so. It hasn't inspired me to read any more of Squires' books although I wouldn't say no if one crossed my path.
Midnight Kiss Goodbye. You know when something is so bad it's good? This is way beyond that. It's so bad it's truly awful. I managed 16 pages before I gave up. I'm not normally picky about how well written my escapism is. However, I do require that it makes sense without me having to constantly re-read to puzzle out the meaning in convoluted run-on sentences. Dianna Love's books are going straight to my DNR pile.
The Story of Son is the best tale in the book, and drags it up from two stars to three. Decent heroine, decent hero - and you don't need to have read any of Ward's other books to follow the action.
Beyond the Night was so-so. It hasn't inspired me to read any more of Squires' books although I wouldn't say no if one crossed my path.
Midnight Kiss Goodbye. You know when something is so bad it's good? This is way beyond that. It's so bad it's truly awful. I managed 16 pages before I gave up. I'm not normally picky about how well written my escapism is. However, I do require that it makes sense without me having to constantly re-read to puzzle out the meaning in convoluted run-on sentences. Dianna Love's books are going straight to my DNR pile.
jazzrizz's review against another edition
4.0
Sherrilyn Kenyon's "Shadow of the Moon" - Were-Hunter Fury's story - my only complaint . . . It was too short! I just adore Fury, and while I wasn't completely thrilled with his mate it was a great story. The best part was seeing Z.
JR Ward's "The Story of Son" - I've only read one of her Brotherhood books (although I bought the rest - just haven't had a chance to read them yet). I LOVED this story. It's hard to pack a punch in the small space that the authors have in these anthologies, and this story is a perfect example of an amazing writer Ms. Ward is.
Susan Squires' "Seize the Night" - This one wasn't exactly my favorite in the book. I'm "ehh" towards this one.
Dianna Love's “Midnight Kiss Goodbye” - I enjoyed this story, and I'm really hoping that this short story is the start up for a series. I really love the co-authored B.A.D. story ( Phantom in the Night) Love wrote with Kenyon, and V.I.P.E.R. seems like a paranormal version of B.A.D. I'm definitely interested reading more about quite a few of her supporting characters!
JR Ward's "The Story of Son" - I've only read one of her Brotherhood books (although I bought the rest - just haven't had a chance to read them yet). I LOVED this story. It's hard to pack a punch in the small space that the authors have in these anthologies, and this story is a perfect example of an amazing writer Ms. Ward is.
Susan Squires' "Seize the Night" - This one wasn't exactly my favorite in the book. I'm "ehh" towards this one.
Dianna Love's “Midnight Kiss Goodbye” - I enjoyed this story, and I'm really hoping that this short story is the start up for a series. I really love the co-authored B.A.D. story ( Phantom in the Night) Love wrote with Kenyon, and V.I.P.E.R. seems like a paranormal version of B.A.D. I'm definitely interested reading more about quite a few of her supporting characters!
angie_stl's review against another edition
4.0
**Only reviewing the story by Sherrilyn Kenyon**
I would have liked a longer story for Fury, but I believe everything was explained well enough to learn about his past. One thing that I appreciate about Kenyon is that she can bring all the important details from previous books in a short manner. There have been authors I've read in the past that seem to feel the need to spend pages and pages rehashing each of the previous books or stories, whereas Mrs Kenyon tells only the important information that pertains to the current story. It may leave readers with questions about why or how something came to be, but what better way to sell more books? If you do a complete recap of all the previous happenings in each book, why would the reader need to go back to read those previous books? It works out perfectly the way Kenyon does it, by just giving the bare minimum of details, so as not to leave the reader confused, but not give away everything that has happened that is actually irrelevant to what is currently going on.
I would have liked a longer story for Fury, but I believe everything was explained well enough to learn about his past. One thing that I appreciate about Kenyon is that she can bring all the important details from previous books in a short manner. There have been authors I've read in the past that seem to feel the need to spend pages and pages rehashing each of the previous books or stories, whereas Mrs Kenyon tells only the important information that pertains to the current story. It may leave readers with questions about why or how something came to be, but what better way to sell more books? If you do a complete recap of all the previous happenings in each book, why would the reader need to go back to read those previous books? It works out perfectly the way Kenyon does it, by just giving the bare minimum of details, so as not to leave the reader confused, but not give away everything that has happened that is actually irrelevant to what is currently going on.
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Fun (Kindle)
Overall Rating: 3.50
Dead After Dark by Sherrilyn Kenyon
I really enjoyed Fury's love story (though I read it out of order)! I am not a huge fan of the shorter novels but she did a good job of picking a character that the reader already knew enough about to throw in the middle of the story.
Author Website: http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/
Overall Rating: 3.50
Dead After Dark by Sherrilyn Kenyon
I really enjoyed Fury's love story (though I read it out of order)! I am not a huge fan of the shorter novels but she did a good job of picking a character that the reader already knew enough about to throw in the middle of the story.
Author Website: http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
4.0
The four stories in this collection are all highly entertaining. The best of the best is J.R. Ward's "The Story of Son." It's not part of her Black Dagger Brotherhood storyline, but it's excellent, with a truly engaging heroine and a darkly romantic, tragic hero, a bit like Z in the Brotherhood. (And he's my favorite.) This is the first I've read from the other authors, but I'll certainly be wanting more in the future thanks to this introduction. All of the stories could be themed "They came from different worlds." Very spicy, very diverse tales, all very good.
lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
4.0
I only read The Story of Son, since it is the only short story from a series I actually follow, so this review will be solely about it.
I will eventually read the others someday and when I do, I'll come back to update this review.
Well, this was a nice addiction to the Black Dagger Brotherhood world.
I don't usually give more than 3 stars to short stories, because I use to have issues concerning its length and how everything seems to be rushed, but that didn't happen here. It actually work and, though not as good as a full length novel, it was a pretty good story.
I loved Son/Michael. He was such a curious blend of innocence and sexuality that I couldn't not love him. Plus, how awful his life had been until he met Claire. I'm so glad that happened.
Claire was also a good heroine. I loved the fact she didn't take her frustrations out on Michael. Yes, she was scared and pissed off, but once she could see past that, she saw who he really was and that they both needed another.
I would like if Ward showed these two in future books of the series. There is definitely space for more, since they don't know if there are more vampires and where and stuff like that.