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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
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:
Complicated
I have read the 4 books in this series (for the moment) in a total whooping of 3 days. They are really good and easy to read.
They remind me a bit of Kate Daniels (there is magic in the normal world and the heroine is a kickass) but still have their personality/plot/world.
This book is good, its easy to read, there is no errors that make you cringe...
Anyways, when Val and Zav finally get together I'm expecting some heavy duty sex with all the dirty details (its book 4 and the best we got is kissing, although the tension makes up for it)
They remind me a bit of Kate Daniels (there is magic in the normal world and the heroine is a kickass) but still have their personality/plot/world.
This book is good, its easy to read, there is no errors that make you cringe...
Anyways, when Val and Zav finally get together I'm expecting some heavy duty sex with all the dirty details (its book 4 and the best we got is kissing, although the tension makes up for it)
adventurous
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 Rounded Up
I just love these characters! Val's snark alone is worth indulging in this series, but add in Willard's own brand of sarcasm, Zav's oblivious superiority, Nin's quiet business sense, along with the wealth of other backup and background characters, and you've got a treasure trove of humor, action and individual souls that stand out from the crowd.
This installment sees Val advancing her relationship with Zav... kind of, while fending off the overzealous suspicions of his Dragon Sister, a sister determined to prove that Val is out to harm her Dragon Lord Brother. In all fairness, she has reason for her distrust, but it makes for a dicey, and dangerous, situation, one that is compounded by the deadly attention of the Dark Elves.
In true Buroker style, it's fun, intense, wit filled and exciting.
First Person, Single POV
Episodic
Older YA readers to Adult
M/F
40's +
A wonderful installment that gets to the nitty gritty of this action filled, emotion laden adventure. Hysterical to boot.
I just love these characters! Val's snark alone is worth indulging in this series, but add in Willard's own brand of sarcasm, Zav's oblivious superiority, Nin's quiet business sense, along with the wealth of other backup and background characters, and you've got a treasure trove of humor, action and individual souls that stand out from the crowd.
This installment sees Val advancing her relationship with Zav... kind of, while fending off the overzealous suspicions of his Dragon Sister, a sister determined to prove that Val is out to harm her Dragon Lord Brother. In all fairness, she has reason for her distrust, but it makes for a dicey, and dangerous, situation, one that is compounded by the deadly attention of the Dark Elves.
In true Buroker style, it's fun, intense, wit filled and exciting.
Perspective
First Person, Single POV
Ending Type
Episodic
Rating
Older YA readers to Adult
Romantic Dynamic
M/F
Character Age Range
40's +
My Final Verdict on Elven Doom
A wonderful installment that gets to the nitty gritty of this action filled, emotion laden adventure. Hysterical to boot.
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
Yes
“I do not look smart?” Zav touched his jaw.
“You look pretty.” I patted his chest.
“These traits are mutually exclusive in humans?”
“Not necessarily, but people like to make assumptions based on looks. Be glad you’re not blonde.”
Elven Doom is book four in the Death Before Dragons series by Lindsay Buroker.
This series does need to be read in order. In Elven Doom we’re dealing with the dark elves again and their schemes are getting bigger and deadlier.
This series is addictive, full of humor, action and adventure. In Elven Doom I was on the edge of my seat with all the suspense and unexpected twists.
Val is so much fun. I’m enjoying an older heroine. She’s smart, independent, witty, sarcastic, and strong which I like. We see her finally making friends and connecting with her family; when before she’s been a loner and keeping her distance. It was a nice development.
I also adore all the secondary characters. They add to the storyline.
The only thing that’s been bothering me along the way is the hot and cold relationship; between Zav and Val. I’m not sure what to make of their maybe romance. In Elven Doom it doesn’t take over, but the hot/cold is getting frustrating. I also didn’t like the dragons in this book. They are arrogant and don’t see that going into peoples minds is a violation. Even if you can do it, you shouldn’t.
Overall I liked Elven Doom. It has all the fun Urban Fantasy aspects I enjoy in my UF's.
Rated: 4 Stars
This series does need to be read in order. In Elven Doom we’re dealing with the dark elves again and their schemes are getting bigger and deadlier.
This series is addictive, full of humor, action and adventure. In Elven Doom I was on the edge of my seat with all the suspense and unexpected twists.
Val is so much fun. I’m enjoying an older heroine. She’s smart, independent, witty, sarcastic, and strong which I like. We see her finally making friends and connecting with her family; when before she’s been a loner and keeping her distance. It was a nice development.
I also adore all the secondary characters. They add to the storyline.
The only thing that’s been bothering me along the way is the hot and cold relationship; between Zav and Val. I’m not sure what to make of their maybe romance. In Elven Doom it doesn’t take over, but the hot/cold is getting frustrating. I also didn’t like the dragons in this book. They are arrogant and don’t see that going into peoples minds is a violation. Even if you can do it, you shouldn’t.
Overall I liked Elven Doom. It has all the fun Urban Fantasy aspects I enjoy in my UF's.
Rated: 4 Stars
I read the first six books over the course of a weekend, so this review is basically for all of them: This was so close to what I wanted and yet never got there. I liked Val as a character. She had strong Ilona Andrews vibes. But her motivation was always strangely amorphous. Zavryd was a condescending dick, but never seemed straddle that perfect line where the condescension becomes fun. But on the other hand, I did read six straight books...
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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:
No