3.64 AVERAGE

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The first two chapters of this book were really good, the rest of the book was a drag. Which is a shame because it could have been a really great book if only there was world-building, character development and an updated and improved plot.

To me the characters felt flat, Maddox was alright I guess but Ashlyn was stright up annoying, she practically did nothing in the book, at least Maddox did something but even then whatever it was was not memorable. Also, where was the plot? The only reason why I got through this was by skim reading all so that I could be one step closer to reaching my book goal of 2021
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Consider me a new fan of the Lords of the Underworld. I love the whole concept surrounding Pandora's box and the Greek gods. The Lords and their demons are interesting and complex. The first book in a series like this was bound to be heavy, filled with information and new concepts. I liked Maddox and Ashlyn. They had an instant attraction to each other that grew into something more. There was also a nice balance between the other characters, enough to make me want to read the next book to see what happens...

What a fascinating world. I quickly was sucked into this world of demons, God's and other supernaturals. All the men are very unique and I can't wait to read more about them.

Maddox (Violence) was a very unique character, especially with his constant dying every day. Ashlyn was a strong character, even with her powers constantly immobilizing her.

“You are mine, woman, and I am yours. Until you, my life was desolate. I existed, but I didn’t truly live. Now I live, even in my death.”

Overall, these two were a sexy, unique complete that I really want to see more of. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
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Romanceopoly-Warriors Way

Audiobook re-read

The darkest night adalah buku pertama yang kubaca dari Gena Showalter, hampir 7 tahun lalu. Saat itu, aku tidak melanjutkan ke buku ke-2nya karena well, buku ini terlalu ringan untuk selera paranormku.

Sekitar 2 tahun lalu aku membaca ulang buku ini karena aku tertarik pada buku ke-2 dari seri ini. Sayangnya pendapat awalku tidak berubah. Sebagai buku pembuka untuk sebuah seri baru, kisah ini hanya memberikan gambaran kasar tentang universe para warrior yang dihukum untuk dirasuki masing-masing 1 iblis dari kotak Pandora yang mereka buka. Tampaknya Gena lebih suka membuka world buildingnya yang kental dengan nuansa mitologi Yunani, secara perlahan di tiap-tiap buku dalam seri ini.

Maddox, sang Kekerasan sangat tipikal. Garang dan selalu diliputi kemarahan. Tapi walaupun narasi ngenesnya suram, aku tidak merasakan hal apapun dari hero yang satu ini. Dia tidak banyak di gali selain hobbynya yang menghancurkan seisi rumah. Ashyln, manusia dengan pendengaran super yang justru menemukan kedamaian di dekat pria yang paling menyeramkan yang pernah dia temui.

Ketertarikan Ashyln pada Maddox bisa dibilang instan. Walaupun Maddox awalnya merasa jengah ditempel gadis misterius yang aneh tapi nalurinya juga meneriakan ikatan posesif instan yang sama. Koneksi mereka berdua kurang komunikatif, terlalu manis dan agak sukar dipercaya. Aku kesulitan untuk menjalin ikatan dengan pasangan ini. Scene panas mereka stereotip, walaupun yah tetap bisa membuat pembaca berasap saking panasnya.

Figuran dalam novel ini jelas sangat menjanjikan. Warrior-warrior bujangan yang tinggal bersama dalam sebuah benteng modern di kota yang eksotik jelas tak bisa di lewatkan. Novel ini memberikan adegan aksi laga ringan di beberapa scene yang kuharap akan diperbanyak di buku-buku selanjutnya. Ending buku ini menyentuh dan cukup membuat penasaran sebagai pembuka sebuah seri paranorm yang seru.

A quick read with some decent smut. I enjoy the mix of gods and demons as well.

I think Gena Showalter writes what Christine Feehan wishes she had the class to write. All of the naughty bits, none of the objectification.