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bookloverchelle's review against another edition
5.0
I can not tell a lie (well, actually I can but that's a whole other story) but I know someone who knows someone and I actually received a copy of this book almost two years ago. Since that very first read, and the many many others after that, I have absolutely loved this story. I loved the introduction to Arcadia (Cady) the strong, smart, sexy, and spunky heroine. I've adorded Lon, the silent, strong, supportive, and very very sexy hero. Even though he doesn't say much, you can feel what he feels and when he does open up to Cady, the smile that splits my face I swear is just as big as I imagine Cady's is. Some readers may be a little thrown off by the May/December romance between these two but I don't know if I would love Lon's character as much if his son, Jupe, wasn't in the picture. And to have a 13 year old son, you need to be older than the heroine. Jupe offers a lot of humor into the story and gives such a wonderful view into Lon's heart when you see their interactions. After reading the published version of this story, there were only some minor changes from the copy I've read and adored these past few years, these changes only helped to make this story more crisp and even more enjoyable. I'm so excited for what comes next because I can't wait to see how Cady, Lon, and Jupe grow together. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a smart read with action, romance, and some magik.
vikingwolf's review against another edition
I read this book a few years ago and I'm going to do a mini review for two reasons. Firstly I don't remember a great deal about the details of the book now. Secondly, I didn't get far into the book when I did read it before deciding that it wasn't my thing.
I loved the cover and that was what got me looking at the book in the first place. I was hoping for something totally different and I liked the plot about her parents and getting help from a demon to save them. But. It was the same character you get in so many of these urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. Yes it was the attractive supernatural creature with sexual charisma, lewd comments and a desire to have sex with the MC which is mentioned as many times as the author can fit it in. I find this so boring in urban fantasy. Do we always have to have the love plot instead of just a great demon/human friendship plot?
Faced with a book full of sexual innuendo, and the plot stopping so the MC and lover boy can flirt some more when she is supposed to be trying to save her parents, I decided not to continue reading it.
I loved the cover and that was what got me looking at the book in the first place. I was hoping for something totally different and I liked the plot about her parents and getting help from a demon to save them. But. It was the same character you get in so many of these urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. Yes it was the attractive supernatural creature with sexual charisma, lewd comments and a desire to have sex with the MC which is mentioned as many times as the author can fit it in. I find this so boring in urban fantasy. Do we always have to have the love plot instead of just a great demon/human friendship plot?
Faced with a book full of sexual innuendo, and the plot stopping so the MC and lover boy can flirt some more when she is supposed to be trying to save her parents, I decided not to continue reading it.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
I saw what people on my friend's list thought and there were 4 and 5s all around. I did like the book, but I just did not fall for it as much as I wanted. I think I was caught up in the hype again and felt a bit let down.
Arcadia was cool, she is a wizard, she owns a bar, her parents are serial killers..wait what? Yes they were framed and she is hiding. The world she lived on was cool. No one knows about magic except those working with it, the demons you can conjure up and Earthbounds. Now these I liked. Demons put in human form, they mated and tadaa, lots of offspring 400 years later.
The love interest that shows up is Lon Butler (one of those with demon genes, oh yes). They have a few issues at start but we all know they will end up falling. Even if he is 40, so old ;)
The book was good, I liked it. But I fear there is a ghost over this review, the ghost of wanting to like it more. And expectations that did not turn out are just the worst.
What saves it for me is in the end her past and future. There is something about her. And I am curious.
Arcadia was cool, she is a wizard, she owns a bar, her parents are serial killers..wait what? Yes they were framed and she is hiding. The world she lived on was cool. No one knows about magic except those working with it, the demons you can conjure up and Earthbounds. Now these I liked. Demons put in human form, they mated and tadaa, lots of offspring 400 years later.
The love interest that shows up is Lon Butler (one of those with demon genes, oh yes). They have a few issues at start but we all know they will end up falling. Even if he is 40, so old ;)
The book was good, I liked it. But I fear there is a ghost over this review, the ghost of wanting to like it more. And expectations that did not turn out are just the worst.
What saves it for me is in the end her past and future. There is something about her. And I am curious.
amibunk's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
Kind of mediocre, but intriguing enough for me to get the second book in the series from the library. Because, sometimes things just start off slow. Right? Fingers crossed.
Kind of mediocre, but intriguing enough for me to get the second book in the series from the library. Because, sometimes things just start off slow. Right? Fingers crossed.
xvicesx's review against another edition
4.0
"Kindling the Moon" has a pretty slow start, if you ask me, but given a bit of patience, you'll end up wired. There's nice chemistry between her and Lon in spite of the age difference - and who really cares nowadays? And the kid is just adorable, even though he has one heck of a weird name.
Overall, it was the kind of book that grows on you, although it doesn't quite make you want to continue in the beginning. As I said before, give it time.
Overall, it was the kind of book that grows on you, although it doesn't quite make you want to continue in the beginning. As I said before, give it time.
bibliophile90's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!!! I love this book, great way to start this series. Haven't read any books with a similar plot/world, I couldn't put the book down. I just can't wait for the next book, I wanna read more about Cady, Lon and Jupe! Definitely a five star book.
fictionalkate's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you wish your parents just would stay dead…
I’d been putting off reading this book for a while. Other series and books took priority. But I’m so glad I got around to reading it. Jenn Bennett might be my favourite debut author of the year. I can not put into words how much I enjoyed this book.
The world that this book is set in is brilliant. There’s magicans who have powers similar to a lot of witches I’ve read about in the past, Earthbound demons who have ‘halos’ in different colours, Æthyric demoms which are mostly pretty scary. Throw in some magical societies and a demon nightclub – not forgetting Cady’s own demon serving bar. I thought the world was written in a way that was so vivid to me. I felt like I was right there beside Cady as she tried to find the evidence that would prove her parents’ innocence. From Ms. Bennett’s writing it’s easy to see that she is an artist.
One of the more surprising things for me whilst reading this book was Jupe – Lon’s teenage son. Normally I don’t like children in novels. They come across to me as either too old for their age, too young, too cute – all it really translates for me as too annoying. But Jupe entertained me. I thought he was written perfectly – he was at that stage where he’s trying to show he’s a man of the world but at the same time he still needs his dad around. He provided a lot of comic relief which the story needed at times. I hope we see a lot more of him in future books because I think he was my favourite character.
I loved how the story came together. It was in such a way that I was surprised by exactly how it unfolded but nothing new or out of left field was brought in just to create the climax. I loved Cady’s powers and how she used them. She’s a survivor who does what she has to but she has morals and is a decent person. I liked that about her. And the sexual tenstion between Lon and Cady? Brilliant. Their interactions and banter amused me greatly.
The second book is going to be a must buy for me.
I’d been putting off reading this book for a while. Other series and books took priority. But I’m so glad I got around to reading it. Jenn Bennett might be my favourite debut author of the year. I can not put into words how much I enjoyed this book.
The world that this book is set in is brilliant. There’s magicans who have powers similar to a lot of witches I’ve read about in the past, Earthbound demons who have ‘halos’ in different colours, Æthyric demoms which are mostly pretty scary. Throw in some magical societies and a demon nightclub – not forgetting Cady’s own demon serving bar. I thought the world was written in a way that was so vivid to me. I felt like I was right there beside Cady as she tried to find the evidence that would prove her parents’ innocence. From Ms. Bennett’s writing it’s easy to see that she is an artist.
One of the more surprising things for me whilst reading this book was Jupe – Lon’s teenage son. Normally I don’t like children in novels. They come across to me as either too old for their age, too young, too cute – all it really translates for me as too annoying. But Jupe entertained me. I thought he was written perfectly – he was at that stage where he’s trying to show he’s a man of the world but at the same time he still needs his dad around. He provided a lot of comic relief which the story needed at times. I hope we see a lot more of him in future books because I think he was my favourite character.
I loved how the story came together. It was in such a way that I was surprised by exactly how it unfolded but nothing new or out of left field was brought in just to create the climax. I loved Cady’s powers and how she used them. She’s a survivor who does what she has to but she has morals and is a decent person. I liked that about her. And the sexual tenstion between Lon and Cady? Brilliant. Their interactions and banter amused me greatly.
The second book is going to be a must buy for me.
universalbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Great plot line with a likeable and intelligent female protagonist - even of there are a few clichéd moments. Still a very fast paced and exhilarating read.