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charms1976's review
3.0
Vampires and Dragons, oh my! Two types of paranormal creatures that are always hot and sexy! The cover is what attracted my attention to this book though. The pose and lighting were sensual and breathtaking! It screamed for me to give it a try. After reading the summary as well, I knew I had to give it a try.
This book had promise from the first chapter. I was intrigued and curious to see the struggle between Vampires and Dragons. In this book they are enemies and both searching for a crystal that will either destroy the races or control them. With Alexia on the verge of becoming Queen of the Vampires, she is in a race to find it before Declan, King of the Dragons, has a chance to find it. With a Queen who is being brainwashed, a vampire daughter who is falling in love with the King of Dragons, the Queens fiancee who is evil and a bunch of side characters who can hold their own, you slowly become invested in reading the entire book.
I did however, have some disappointments with the story. For one, there is a part of the story that focus' on rape. I didn't like this part of the book even though I understand the need for it in the story. To me, it wasn't executed well, and Alexia didn't portray what you would expect with rape. I also felt the book dragging in a lot of the chapters. I wanted it to pick up the pace and get moving again. At times, the story was a bit repetitive and could have been cut out of the book without any damage to the story.
I did however, like the writers writing style. She has great talent in writing in this genre if she could just cut some things out of the stories to where the readers don't feel like they have read the same thing twice within a few chapters.
Overall, I liked the story, but I didn't love the story either. I am looking forward to reading about the other characters in the book in the future, yet not as excited as I should be.
elliotalderson's review
Wasn't really holding my attention. Maybe I'll try another time.
lalauren04's review
3.0
This book was recommended to me by a friend, and although I enjoyed it at first, I found it a little difficult to finish. However, it was still a pretty good read, and Declan was yummy ;)
deethereader's review
4.0
Loved, loved, loved this book! Didn’t think I would love the dragon storyline but I was surprised to find that I did. I did find it a bit slow and predictable in parts hence the 4 stars but I could not put it down.
chelseavbc's review
2.0
You can also find this review at Vampire Book Club
In Meagan Hatfield’s paranormal romance Shadow of the Vampire, Alexia is on the cusp of taking over the vampire horde from her mother. She’s powerful, but her mother’s adviser and fiance is far from excited about Alexia taking over. He leads the search for a crystal that will give the vampires total power.
The vampire’s enemies are the dragons who live high in the mountains. When dragon lord Declan is captured, Alexia is ordered to torture him for information on the crystal. Instead she falls in love. Something about him draws her to him over and over. He can’t resist her either, even though he came to vampires to take revenge for his parents’ deaths.
Hatfield writes vivid love scenes that keep readers rapt. Her attention to detail for all senses is notable and helps immerse the reader in the world she’s created.
The strong cultures of both the vampires and dragons help paint an intriguing world for the characters of Shadow of the Vampire. One that, despite the book’s flaws, I would be interested in seeing more of, with or without the same characters.
There were two things that held me back from truly enjoying Shadow of the Vampire. The first relates to characterization. We’re given good background on the characters in the novel. This, of course, is a big plus. The problem comes in when some of their reactions don’t ring true given said background. My real problem is that Alexia has been a victim of rape, yet early on reacts positively to the idea of being helpless during sex. Declan is sensitive to the idea and he’s mindful of not being overbearing in that way, which fits with his character (and what readers want from him), but Alexia’s reactions just don’t fit. Later, sure, but from the get-go? No, I felt like Hatfield was just placating readers’ enjoyment, mine included, of that type of interaction. The scene I’m referring to would have been great if I didn’t already have this knowledge about our heroine’s past.
Secondly, the book drags on a bit. Certain chapters, particularly toward the end of the novel, have prompt pacing but you had to work to get to them.
Shadow of the Vampire shows promise, strong characterization and Hatfield has the command of prose that can really grab readers, if you can get past the pacing issues.
In Meagan Hatfield’s paranormal romance Shadow of the Vampire, Alexia is on the cusp of taking over the vampire horde from her mother. She’s powerful, but her mother’s adviser and fiance is far from excited about Alexia taking over. He leads the search for a crystal that will give the vampires total power.
The vampire’s enemies are the dragons who live high in the mountains. When dragon lord Declan is captured, Alexia is ordered to torture him for information on the crystal. Instead she falls in love. Something about him draws her to him over and over. He can’t resist her either, even though he came to vampires to take revenge for his parents’ deaths.
Hatfield writes vivid love scenes that keep readers rapt. Her attention to detail for all senses is notable and helps immerse the reader in the world she’s created.
The strong cultures of both the vampires and dragons help paint an intriguing world for the characters of Shadow of the Vampire. One that, despite the book’s flaws, I would be interested in seeing more of, with or without the same characters.
There were two things that held me back from truly enjoying Shadow of the Vampire. The first relates to characterization. We’re given good background on the characters in the novel. This, of course, is a big plus. The problem comes in when some of their reactions don’t ring true given said background. My real problem is that Alexia has been a victim of rape, yet early on reacts positively to the idea of being helpless during sex. Declan is sensitive to the idea and he’s mindful of not being overbearing in that way, which fits with his character (and what readers want from him), but Alexia’s reactions just don’t fit. Later, sure, but from the get-go? No, I felt like Hatfield was just placating readers’ enjoyment, mine included, of that type of interaction. The scene I’m referring to would have been great if I didn’t already have this knowledge about our heroine’s past.
Secondly, the book drags on a bit. Certain chapters, particularly toward the end of the novel, have prompt pacing but you had to work to get to them.
Shadow of the Vampire shows promise, strong characterization and Hatfield has the command of prose that can really grab readers, if you can get past the pacing issues.
snarkymotherreader's review
5.0
Declan is delicious, loyal, delicious, protective, delicious, and naked for most of the book. He can partially shift, so there are a few amazing scenes with him in human form plus wings and tail. They made me a happy, happy reader. Alexia wasn’t all powerful—another item which made me a happy, happy reader—but she could take care of herself. Her life was nothing close to perfect, but she made the best of it for her people and herself.
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tiffanyyy's review
5.0
I'm a sucker for paranormal books. Vampire , werewolf , fae , witches , shape shifters etc. Dragons never really crossed my mind, but as I read the back of the book it caught my interest. I'm glad I picked this book up! I loved it! I loved it so much I read it in 3 days! The relations between characters is great, the love scenes are steamy yet not trashy, and the story line is awesome! Even though the two main characters seemed to be against odds , the author had you fighting for them. I will definitely re-read this book!
renpuspita's review
5.0
Even though the story have Romeo - Juliet theme, I enjoyed Declan and Alexia's story, and can't wait to read the next installment of this author, perhaps, story about Tallon (Declan's sister) - Griffon, and Falcon's story.
Will write the complete review, when I have time :)
Will write the complete review, when I have time :)
lalabristow's review
4.0
Alexia is a vampire, well, she is actually the vampire princess of a matriarchal vampire society. Her mother’s reign is coming to an end and the time for her ascension is fast approaching when she captures a Dragon Lord who has just stolen a precious artifact from her people.
Declan is a Dragon Lord that has just become King of his clan after his mother and father were captured and killed by their enemies, the vampires. He and his sister go on a suicide mission to recover a powerful old artifact that in the hands of the vamps can mean the end of the Dragons.
I could say this is the old Romeo & Juliet story, even because Declan’s sister, Tallon, says so in the novel, but I don’t really remember reading about vamps and dragons on Shakespeare’s story. Nor do I remember Juliet being do kick-ass for that matter, and to be quite honest I much rather read about this modern version of the old tale.
Declan and Alexia’s attraction is immediate and irresistible, even on the filthy floor of the vampire horde’s dungeon. They simply can’t keep their hands from each other, every time they get together try to burn up the pages and even though I found myself trying to skip ahead a bit in the smexing scenes, because I found them to be a little bit too wordy, I did enjoy how each encounter just made their attraction and the fact that were meant to be clearer.
There is a lot going on in this story, betrayals, mysteries, a lot of action, a lot of romancing, smexing and I found myself not being able to put down this book and go to sleep. i just wanted to keep going and find out where Megan was taking us with this story.
I really don’t want to give you guys any spoilers but toward the end there is so much left open that I just hope Megan Hatfield has planned this be a series and has more books in works, because I can’t help to want more.
Shadow of the Vampire is a great Paranormal Romance read full of action and I totally recommend to any fan of the genre out there.
Declan is a Dragon Lord that has just become King of his clan after his mother and father were captured and killed by their enemies, the vampires. He and his sister go on a suicide mission to recover a powerful old artifact that in the hands of the vamps can mean the end of the Dragons.
I could say this is the old Romeo & Juliet story, even because Declan’s sister, Tallon, says so in the novel, but I don’t really remember reading about vamps and dragons on Shakespeare’s story. Nor do I remember Juliet being do kick-ass for that matter, and to be quite honest I much rather read about this modern version of the old tale.
Declan and Alexia’s attraction is immediate and irresistible, even on the filthy floor of the vampire horde’s dungeon. They simply can’t keep their hands from each other, every time they get together try to burn up the pages and even though I found myself trying to skip ahead a bit in the smexing scenes, because I found them to be a little bit too wordy, I did enjoy how each encounter just made their attraction and the fact that were meant to be clearer.
There is a lot going on in this story, betrayals, mysteries, a lot of action, a lot of romancing, smexing and I found myself not being able to put down this book and go to sleep. i just wanted to keep going and find out where Megan was taking us with this story.
I really don’t want to give you guys any spoilers but toward the end there is so much left open that I just hope Megan Hatfield has planned this be a series and has more books in works, because I can’t help to want more.
Shadow of the Vampire is a great Paranormal Romance read full of action and I totally recommend to any fan of the genre out there.
loverofromance's review
5.0
Shadow Of The Vampire begins with the King of Dragon, Declan Black, but then he gets captured by the princess of the Vampires, Alexia Feodorovna, when she discovers he has come out for revenge for his parents deaths. But Alexia knows after Declan's capture that he knows the location to a certain crystal that holds certain powers, and knows that she must have it if she is to claim the throne and lead her people to peace with the Dragons, however when she comes to Declan to question him one thing leads to another and they find each other in a passionate embrace. Even though Declan has always despised the Vampires especially after what was done to his parents, there is a difference in Alexia, and he knows that there is a explosive desire that is building between them admixt the danger that is surrounding them.
Shadow Of The Vampire is written by Megan Hatfield, and this is the first book that I have read from her and I just loved loved loved reading this book. I was lucky to get obtain a copy to review, and I plan on reading more from this author. Some of the things that I really loved about this book, was that one I love stories involving dragons, and so that was definitely a plus for this one. Another reason, is that I loved the characters throughout the book. Alexia, is the princess of the Vampires, but has been put through a more solitary life with just soldiers and her mother and her companion by her side. Now she has had to learn to learn ways of torturing to gain information, but when she is told that she must torture this Dragon Lord whose eyes stir her up inside, she resists having to torture him especially after exchanging such sensual embraces, where he stirs sensations that she never thought she could ever have thought existed. But she knows that she could never willingly harm him when she finds herself falling in love with the Dragon Lord who has taken hold of her heart, and knows that there isn't a way for them to be together. I found Shadow Of The Vampire to be a sensation and thrilling read, that had me on the edge of my seat in anticipation on what was going to happen next, and since I read this E Book style, it took me awhile to get it read, but once I got involved in the story, I read it in one day, which is a testament to how much I truly have loved this story, one of my favorite paranormal romances so far! So hooyah for Meagan Hatfield and her talent at bringing her stories to life for her readers!!
Shadow Of The Vampire is written by Megan Hatfield, and this is the first book that I have read from her and I just loved loved loved reading this book. I was lucky to get obtain a copy to review, and I plan on reading more from this author. Some of the things that I really loved about this book, was that one I love stories involving dragons, and so that was definitely a plus for this one. Another reason, is that I loved the characters throughout the book. Alexia, is the princess of the Vampires, but has been put through a more solitary life with just soldiers and her mother and her companion by her side. Now she has had to learn to learn ways of torturing to gain information, but when she is told that she must torture this Dragon Lord whose eyes stir her up inside, she resists having to torture him especially after exchanging such sensual embraces, where he stirs sensations that she never thought she could ever have thought existed. But she knows that she could never willingly harm him when she finds herself falling in love with the Dragon Lord who has taken hold of her heart, and knows that there isn't a way for them to be together. I found Shadow Of The Vampire to be a sensation and thrilling read, that had me on the edge of my seat in anticipation on what was going to happen next, and since I read this E Book style, it took me awhile to get it read, but once I got involved in the story, I read it in one day, which is a testament to how much I truly have loved this story, one of my favorite paranormal romances so far! So hooyah for Meagan Hatfield and her talent at bringing her stories to life for her readers!!