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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
3.5 stars a good story but could be better
The sex scenes are very good. The characters needed more fleshing out for me. But since I'm just getting into the series that is what I look for. I think I'll really like the series more once I get to know everyone better. On to the next book.
The sex scenes are very good. The characters needed more fleshing out for me. But since I'm just getting into the series that is what I look for. I think I'll really like the series more once I get to know everyone better. On to the next book.
So... I may have read this all in a day. Yup. It was good. It's a hearty, steamy 4 stars.
A good series that is promising in all aspects.
Nothing like a good demon, a fortress of a castle, and love!
Nothing like a good demon, a fortress of a castle, and love!
A little boring. The start was interesting, but I really don't like it when we start jumping around to other people in the story who aren't the main characters. Just not my cup of tea.
Also do lesbians not exist in this universe?? Paris is weird.
Also do lesbians not exist in this universe?? Paris is weird.
I picked up this book and wasn't expecting much. I have read several reviews and what not on this series and I was curious. So I finally got to it and ........... Let me tell you it was a page turner. I loved the characters, the story line, and the plot. It didn't ramble, in my opinion, which you have to admit some books in this genre can get a little ramble-ly.
I was laughing out loud at some parts and wanted to cry at others. But the last couple of pages made to do both. I loved that last conversation between Maddox and Ashlyn.
I do have to admit I got really confused by some of their demons. I mean there are ... what?... 10 or 12 demons? So trying to keep them straight was a little confusing, but after awhile I got the hang of it. And what is with some of the demon names? Some just don't work right with their actions, mainly Aeron's. I mean "Wrath" just did not work for him. "Vengeance" or "Justice" or something else would have worked better.
Anyway, I do believe I will go out and get the rest of the serious and continue reading them. Ta ta for now.
I was laughing out loud at some parts and wanted to cry at others. But the last couple of pages made to do both. I loved that last conversation between Maddox and Ashlyn.
I do have to admit I got really confused by some of their demons. I mean there are ... what?... 10 or 12 demons? So trying to keep them straight was a little confusing, but after awhile I got the hang of it. And what is with some of the demon names? Some just don't work right with their actions, mainly Aeron's. I mean "Wrath" just did not work for him. "Vengeance" or "Justice" or something else would have worked better.
Anyway, I do believe I will go out and get the rest of the serious and continue reading them. Ta ta for now.
Action & Romance
The Darkest Night was an absolutely wonderful read! I was hooked! There was romance and action and supernatural forces! Everything I love all in one book. I’m amazed that it took me this long to start this series. This is definitely for an older audience as there are explicit moments in it, but they are well done in my opinion. Highly recommend for a mature audience who is looking for supernatural beings, love, violence, laughter, and romance.
The Darkest Night was an absolutely wonderful read! I was hooked! There was romance and action and supernatural forces! Everything I love all in one book. I’m amazed that it took me this long to start this series. This is definitely for an older audience as there are explicit moments in it, but they are well done in my opinion. Highly recommend for a mature audience who is looking for supernatural beings, love, violence, laughter, and romance.
This was a very good story. I liked Ashlyn and Maddox. There's a ton of info in the story as it's the beginning of the series so you do have to pay attention or you could miss some pertinent info.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The plot behind this book was very intriguing and I would have loved to read more about it. But since it is a romance novel the plot was an afterthought. To be a romance novel it was decent but I still wanted more. Very slow start and middle but quick paced in the last few chapters.
~3.5 stars~
Probably late to the party, as this is the first time I read Gena Showalter. I found the whole idea of borrowing elements from Greek mythology with immortal warriors cursed to carry inside them the demons released from Pandora's box very interesting. The description of the daily punishment of Maddox who is the keeper of the spirit of violence made me feel sorry for him. I have to say though I got strong BDB vibes early on in the book (the BDB mansion, the physical appearance and darkness of the characters, Rhage and his beast) and even an air of IAD series in later chapters (a female character reminding me of Nyx and the valkyries). Not a deal breaker though- I kept reading. The love story btw Maddox and Ashlyn goes from raw attraction to love in a blink which is not uncommon and rather stereotypical in PNR but I feel I am getting a bit tired of this and would have liked to see their relationship building more- at least he wanted to talk to her before completely blowing her mind with sex.
Among the many characters introduced in this first book, I was intrigued by Torin (keeper of disease and starved of touch - so cruel) whose story may not be exactly unique but I look forward to reading it. I switched between kindle and audiobook and I think the narrator did a good job, especially with Maddox's voice. Overall, I did not love it but I liked the introduction to the series and I think it has the potential to be good.
Probably late to the party, as this is the first time I read Gena Showalter. I found the whole idea of borrowing elements from Greek mythology with immortal warriors cursed to carry inside them the demons released from Pandora's box very interesting. The description of the daily punishment of Maddox who is the keeper of the spirit of violence made me feel sorry for him. I have to say though I got strong BDB vibes early on in the book (the BDB mansion, the physical appearance and darkness of the characters, Rhage and his beast) and even an air of IAD series in later chapters (a female character reminding me of Nyx and the valkyries). Not a deal breaker though- I kept reading. The love story btw Maddox and Ashlyn goes from raw attraction to love in a blink which is not uncommon and rather stereotypical in PNR but I feel I am getting a bit tired of this and would have liked to see their relationship building more- at least he wanted to talk to her before completely blowing her mind with sex.
Among the many characters introduced in this first book, I was intrigued by Torin (keeper of disease and starved of touch - so cruel) whose story may not be exactly unique but I look forward to reading it. I switched between kindle and audiobook and I think the narrator did a good job, especially with Maddox's voice. Overall, I did not love it but I liked the introduction to the series and I think it has the potential to be good.