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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy
~*~Book Description~*~
My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, is no longer distracted by her usual sadistic hobbies. Her obsession has turned unwaveringly to me. The mission to get me pregnant and beat my cousin Prince Cel to the crown is taking longer than expected. Even though I spend each night with the Queen’s Ravens, my immortal guards, no child has come of our decadent pleasures. But something else is happening. My magic courses through me uncontrollably. And as I lock my half-mortal body with their full-Sidhe blooded ones, the power surges like never before.
It all began with the chalice. I dreamed of it, and it appeared, cool and hard, beside me when I awoke. My guards know the ancient relic well—its disappearance ages ago stripped them of their vital powers. But it is here with us now. My touch resonates with its force, and they’re consumed with it, their Sidhe essences lit up by it. But even as they cherish me for this unexpected gift, there are those who loathe me for it. Me, a mongrel, only half fey and part mortal. The Unseelie court has suffered for so long, and there are some who would not have it weakened further by an impure queen. My enemies grow in number every day. But they do not know what I am capable of. Nor, for that matter, do I….
In Seduced by Moonlight, Laurell K. Hamilton brings the dark, erotic reign of the immortal fey to a startling new depth. Full of sensuality and the consuming anticipation of latent powers unleashed, this world of gods, shapeshifters, and immortal souls is unveiled in all of its supreme magnificence and its treacherous deceits.
~*~My Review~*~
Man, what a feast for paranormal lovers. Princess Meredith is seriously pretty bad ass, and for anyone to think otherwise is just dumb.
I love the idea that is no longer a mere-mortal.....hmm....wonder if the rumors are true!?! Seems so to me, but I think we all figured that was going to come to a head eventually anyway...right....right?
So, in Seduced by Midnight...we had lots of little power trips coming along, didn't we? Nicca, bless his little heart got a boost, as well as the yummy Frost...oh and of course the mysterious Doyle....can't forget the "tiny" demi-fey, Sage....poor poor exiled Maeve Reed, also got her powers back....hmmm...anyone else?? Oh yea, Bartinthus....oops, I forgot Kitto. I think that's all...oh this was within a few days! LOL
So Meredith is slightly possessed with the powers of Danu....hence the ability to bring sidhe into their powers and/or bring their powers back.
It was kind of a power trip...LOL...totally pun intended!
Merry and her men head back to Unseelie court for a few days full of events. Well the book ended only after day 1. And a mighty busy day that was! Which included, but not limited too, an additional handful of men to which she needs to bed (including Sholto!), a duel to the death, a blood rage spell on the Queen to which she slaughters most the guard, a wet reunion with Bartinthus (hehe), an assassination attempt on Merry, and even some possession tricks.
Very intense and in depth book. I may need to go back and re-read it to really get what the hell happened, lol!
My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, is no longer distracted by her usual sadistic hobbies. Her obsession has turned unwaveringly to me. The mission to get me pregnant and beat my cousin Prince Cel to the crown is taking longer than expected. Even though I spend each night with the Queen’s Ravens, my immortal guards, no child has come of our decadent pleasures. But something else is happening. My magic courses through me uncontrollably. And as I lock my half-mortal body with their full-Sidhe blooded ones, the power surges like never before.
It all began with the chalice. I dreamed of it, and it appeared, cool and hard, beside me when I awoke. My guards know the ancient relic well—its disappearance ages ago stripped them of their vital powers. But it is here with us now. My touch resonates with its force, and they’re consumed with it, their Sidhe essences lit up by it. But even as they cherish me for this unexpected gift, there are those who loathe me for it. Me, a mongrel, only half fey and part mortal. The Unseelie court has suffered for so long, and there are some who would not have it weakened further by an impure queen. My enemies grow in number every day. But they do not know what I am capable of. Nor, for that matter, do I….
In Seduced by Moonlight, Laurell K. Hamilton brings the dark, erotic reign of the immortal fey to a startling new depth. Full of sensuality and the consuming anticipation of latent powers unleashed, this world of gods, shapeshifters, and immortal souls is unveiled in all of its supreme magnificence and its treacherous deceits.
~*~My Review~*~
Man, what a feast for paranormal lovers. Princess Meredith is seriously pretty bad ass, and for anyone to think otherwise is just dumb.
I love the idea that is no longer a mere-mortal.....hmm....wonder if the rumors are true!?! Seems so to me, but I think we all figured that was going to come to a head eventually anyway...right....right?
So, in Seduced by Midnight...we had lots of little power trips coming along, didn't we? Nicca, bless his little heart got a boost, as well as the yummy Frost...oh and of course the mysterious Doyle....can't forget the "tiny" demi-fey, Sage....poor poor exiled Maeve Reed, also got her powers back....hmmm...anyone else?? Oh yea, Bartinthus....oops, I forgot Kitto. I think that's all...oh this was within a few days! LOL
So Meredith is slightly possessed with the powers of Danu....hence the ability to bring sidhe into their powers and/or bring their powers back.
It was kind of a power trip...LOL...totally pun intended!
Merry and her men head back to Unseelie court for a few days full of events. Well the book ended only after day 1. And a mighty busy day that was! Which included, but not limited too, an additional handful of men to which she needs to bed (including Sholto!), a duel to the death, a blood rage spell on the Queen to which she slaughters most the guard, a wet reunion with Bartinthus (hehe), an assassination attempt on Merry, and even some possession tricks.
Very intense and in depth book. I may need to go back and re-read it to really get what the hell happened, lol!
I really enjoy the book as far as the fey politics and all the drama. I could definitely do without the sex... it's getting pretty boring. I'm so ready for Doyle to just get her pregnant.... at least that is what I am hoping for.
I am saddened by how the press treat celebs and royalty. Royalty at least didn't really have a choice so they should be allowed to not be harassed.
I've forgotten to mention in past books how disturbed I am by the fact that Kurag has a parasitic twin that can think. It's truly creepy. :S
I am truly glad that Siun is dead. Now both Rhys and Kitto can be free from her evil deeds. I'm also glad that Kitto now has a hand of power.
Can I also mention that I'm really happy there are several short people in this book! So happy! Go short people!!!
Now the chalice has returned I wonder if Merry will get to keep it?
I'm starting to dislike Maeve a bit. She is very bigoted. -.-
I've forgotten to mention in past books how disturbed I am by the fact that Kurag has a parasitic twin that can think. It's truly creepy. :S
I am truly glad that Siun is dead. Now both Rhys and Kitto can be free from her evil deeds. I'm also glad that Kitto now has a hand of power.
Can I also mention that I'm really happy there are several short people in this book! So happy! Go short people!!!
Now the chalice has returned I wonder if Merry will get to keep it?
I'm starting to dislike Maeve a bit. She is very bigoted. -.-
Reread 3 - 20 - 2019
Pretty good on the reread. The magic really gets going in this one. I like Merry and her men. 4.5 stars.
Reread November 27th, 2019
This one is where the magic and the goddess stuff really starts getting good, and it's always interesting to reread it, and pick up more details about each of the characters, and the significance of what's happening. It's one of my favorites because of that. I hope Frost gets sorted out soon. He's always annoying around this point. 4.5 stars.
Pretty good on the reread. The magic really gets going in this one. I like Merry and her men. 4.5 stars.
Reread November 27th, 2019
This one is where the magic and the goddess stuff really starts getting good, and it's always interesting to reread it, and pick up more details about each of the characters, and the significance of what's happening. It's one of my favorites because of that. I hope Frost gets sorted out soon. He's always annoying around this point. 4.5 stars.
He, he. read the description of book on Goodreads, and you'll know why I was generous and gave it a 2. LOL
Although, this will be last Hamilton book, because if I wanted to read erotica, I'd pick up a "good" one. Pretty much 2/3 of this book is the heroine having sex. I did not finish this book.
Although, this will be last Hamilton book, because if I wanted to read erotica, I'd pick up a "good" one. Pretty much 2/3 of this book is the heroine having sex. I did not finish this book.
I'll admit that it's a little confusing initially when you read one of the Merry Gentry books, even if you've read some of the predecessors. It takes a while to get used to all the different creatures and Gaelic language. But once you get past that (and it does happen) the books are so mystical and entertaining.
I love that the faerie are publicly out, I think that automatically makes any supernatural or fantasy book a whole lot better. It makes it seem more believable and easier to follow.
For some reason it seemed less smutty than Kiss of Shadows, although I don't know if that's because:
a) I read it a few years later, so I'm older and have already been corrupted =P
b) Or the writing was actually a bit different from Kiss of Shadows.
I love that the faerie are publicly out, I think that automatically makes any supernatural or fantasy book a whole lot better. It makes it seem more believable and easier to follow.
For some reason it seemed less smutty than Kiss of Shadows, although I don't know if that's because:
a) I read it a few years later, so I'm older and have already been corrupted =P
b) Or the writing was actually a bit different from Kiss of Shadows.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had bought and read this book from the airport I believe and I don't remember much except the exagerated sex scenes and the headache the overabudance of plot gave me. I didn't enjoy this at all but I do acknowledge that this is probably my fault since I read book 3 without reading the previous 2 books. Unfortunately, this book never left that much of an impression that I want to go back and actually read this series.