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talesoftheraven's review
5.0
Reading this at the suggestion of my best friend, as she says I will like them. Update: She was write.
jamaica_kennedy's review
2.0
2.5 stars. It was ok, but I couldn't care about the characters like I normally do in a good book. Trying the second, but I have low expectations
jannyslibrary's review
3.0
My first Nora Roberts book! Only 224 left to go! :,-)
A friend is really into Nora Roberts and we were talking books, so I got lured into borrowing this one by the promise of vampires + fantasy and a sprinkle of romance.
The story is really straightforward, basically an evil vampire queen is gonna wage an apocalyptic war against humanity and only the circle of six chosen by this goddess, Morrigan, can save the world. Helpfully, the goddess tells each character exactly where to go and when.
It's an easy read, and that's a good thing, but it's not what I'm into? But, it was kind of fun because it was so silly that I enjoyed being like, "oh, of course"...like when the badass vampire hunter character shows up, she's wearing a black leather jacket and there's literal lightening behind her.
Or when the cool NYC witch and her 12th century time traveling Irish sorcerer lover get married (after only two romantic rendezvous in which their ~love~ conjured rose petals)... whoops spoilers...
Anyways, the witch goes online shopping for wedding dresses and then *does a rhyming spell* so she can try on the dresses irl.
So, it's a big ball of cheese and plays loosey goosey with world building and making any magic rules, but that's okay - it's October and I'm glad I read it during spooooooky szn ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A friend is really into Nora Roberts and we were talking books, so I got lured into borrowing this one by the promise of vampires + fantasy and a sprinkle of romance.
The story is really straightforward, basically an evil vampire queen is gonna wage an apocalyptic war against humanity and only the circle of six chosen by this goddess, Morrigan, can save the world. Helpfully, the goddess tells each character exactly where to go and when.
It's an easy read, and that's a good thing, but it's not what I'm into? But, it was kind of fun because it was so silly that I enjoyed being like, "oh, of course"...like when the badass vampire hunter character shows up, she's wearing a black leather jacket and there's literal lightening behind her.
Or when the cool NYC witch and her 12th century time traveling Irish sorcerer lover get married (after only two romantic rendezvous in which their ~love~ conjured rose petals)... whoops spoilers...
Anyways, the witch goes online shopping for wedding dresses and then *does a rhyming spell* so she can try on the dresses irl.
So, it's a big ball of cheese and plays loosey goosey with world building and making any magic rules, but that's okay - it's October and I'm glad I read it during spooooooky szn ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
wendyg's review
1.0
I love to read Nora Roberts and paranormal books in general. Could not connect to any of the characters or storyline. Very disappointed.
ninsims3's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
saj_81's review
4.0
I've wanted to read this trilogy for a while and I was right about it too. I really enjoyed the characters and their chemistry plus the main villain is absolutely delicious in her evilness!
meg_leigh's review
2.0
I want to rate this higher, because it's a fun story. But.
We'll see about the next two!
Spoiler
The one main Black character was saved by a white dude from "the streets" as a child, has no love interest, and is killed to hurt said white guy. Do better.We'll see about the next two!