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keberwick's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I thought the author did an excellent job creating the characters. I really liked Valerius and was really sympathetic to him. Tabitha was amazing!
tamm's review against another edition
5.0
I have alot of questions after this one... like
Why did he save so-and-so and not so-and-so?
How did they NOT know he was a ...?
What happens to ---- now that he is a ---------?
And that's just a few.
I'm glad so-and-so and so-and-so came around to.
Sorry, I didn't want to post spoilers for anyone so I thought of this fun way for my review. LOL
This is another book I enjoyed but I can't help but question if any other available sisters to Tabby and Amanda are going to hook up with a Dark-Hunter now.
I love how the tender side of Val comes out for and with Tabitha. I loved when he escorted "Marla" all just for Tabitha.
Otto and Nick were hilarious through the first part of the book but I really wanted to see Nick's remorseful side more after what he had done early on in the book after he admitted it to Ash. It tore me up because at first I didn't believe it, but when he didn't know who Simi was to Ash and when he realized it, he knew he was in serious trouble with Ash. And now... well, I can't spoil that for you now can I? LOL
Back to Val and Tabby... Tabby sure is a spitfire, eh? Loved how she wanted to protect him from Zarek's wraith. That alone was priceless. But what I am still wrapping my mind around is what youknowwho did for her and Val and I'm not talking Zarek by barging in and... so that Tabby could... you know?
Yeah...
Okay... enough of that... if you haven't read this book. You really should I'm reading them in order (or trying to anyway) so I can't wait to sink my teeth (pun intended) into the next one... after my Saturday errands and some writing are done.
Why did he save so-and-so and not so-and-so?
How did they NOT know he was a ...?
What happens to ---- now that he is a ---------?
And that's just a few.
I'm glad so-and-so and so-and-so came around to.
Sorry, I didn't want to post spoilers for anyone so I thought of this fun way for my review. LOL
This is another book I enjoyed but I can't help but question if any other available sisters to Tabby and Amanda are going to hook up with a Dark-Hunter now.
I love how the tender side of Val comes out for and with Tabitha. I loved when he escorted "Marla" all just for Tabitha.
Otto and Nick were hilarious through the first part of the book but I really wanted to see Nick's remorseful side more after what he had done early on in the book after he admitted it to Ash. It tore me up because at first I didn't believe it, but when he didn't know who Simi was to Ash and when he realized it, he knew he was in serious trouble with Ash. And now... well, I can't spoil that for you now can I? LOL
Back to Val and Tabby... Tabby sure is a spitfire, eh? Loved how she wanted to protect him from Zarek's wraith. That alone was priceless. But what I am still wrapping my mind around is what youknowwho did for her and Val and I'm not talking Zarek by barging in and... so that Tabby could... you know?
Yeah...
Okay... enough of that... if you haven't read this book. You really should I'm reading them in order (or trying to anyway) so I can't wait to sink my teeth (pun intended) into the next one... after my Saturday errands and some writing are done.
alikatson's review against another edition
5.0
I thought I might like the last one the best so far, but wow this one was amazing. I also did not have high expectations for a book about Valerius given his descriptions in the past - boy was I wrong.
I love a misunderstood hero (and yes, the scale of the apathy is a bit overblown but I've already suspended disbelief to read this series in the first place). Valerius is prickly and has seen lots of hatred for being a Roman whereas most Dark Hunters came from cultures persecuted by Romans. The truth is he was never a terrible person, but lived in terrible circumstances and managed to stay kind in a ruthless family.
Tabitha is one of my favorite types of heroines - she knows what she wants and is willing to fight for it. Her empathic abilities lead her to start understanding Valerius despite his outer crustiness and her attraction to him leads to some seriously sexy scenes where Valerius lets his hair down and starts to open to her.
A couple other things that make this one of my favorites:
I love it when couples work together - Tabitha and Valerius were an awesome vampire slaying duo, both had to work hard for their skills as Tabitha is human, and Valerius does not possess powers beyond the basic Dark Hunter ones. I love the image of them kicking serious butt together. I would seriously read a series about them. They are funny and so different but yet so perfect for one another.
This also had a ton of worldbuilding and brought back old characters. I loved seeing them all interact with each other.
I think they will eventually become friends. And best is ZAREK finally moving forward with his brother. I was hoping Astrid would have a strong impact on him.
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Though we knew he wasn't completely bad given that he tried help Zarek when he was a childI love a misunderstood hero (and yes, the scale of the apathy is a bit overblown but I've already suspended disbelief to read this series in the first place). Valerius is prickly and has seen lots of hatred for being a Roman whereas most Dark Hunters came from cultures persecuted by Romans. The truth is he was never a terrible person, but lived in terrible circumstances and managed to stay kind in a ruthless family.
Tabitha is one of my favorite types of heroines - she knows what she wants and is willing to fight for it. Her empathic abilities lead her to start understanding Valerius despite his outer crustiness and her attraction to him leads to some seriously sexy scenes where Valerius lets his hair down and starts to open to her.
A couple other things that make this one of my favorites:
I love it when couples work together - Tabitha and Valerius were an awesome vampire slaying duo, both had to work hard for their skills as Tabitha is human, and Valerius does not possess powers beyond the basic Dark Hunter ones. I love the image of them kicking serious butt together.
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Not to mention they stood by each other during difficult times and were honest with each other, didn't try and hide things, and didn't allow the other one to run away.This also had a ton of worldbuilding and brought back old characters. I loved seeing them all interact with each other.
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though there were some sad moments. I was very surprised with what happened to Nick. Also, I was so happy Kyrian and Valerius came to a grudging tolerance,I think they will eventually become friends. And best is ZAREK finally moving forward with his brother. I was hoping Astrid would have a strong impact on him.
witchylevy's review against another edition
5.0
Parts of this book were so funny I laughed forever. Case in point: boobaroni and penironi. I'm going to have to find where to buy some now haha. There were losses in this book, and some new info on our beloved Acheron. I think Tiffany is one of my favorites. Artemis actually acted nice in this...
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Shocking developments in the overarching plot. As usual, as many questions are answered more mysteries appear. This one has a high body count for a love story.
bonnoggle's review against another edition
4.0
I went to Comic-Con in NYC, and Sherrilyn Kenyon was there. The book was free, so I read it, and I'm hooked. I love her personal story of becoming a writer! I didn't quite realize they were considered "romance novels," but they are really fun, modern stories with a touch of Goth.
nkl_sweets's review against another edition
5.0
Why!?!?!?!?!?!? She killed so many people in one chapter, I almost couldn't finish the book. Why would she do that to Nick? I may be partial to him because of the Chronicles of Nick series, but it was still an awful way to go.
i11iane's review against another edition
2.0
Had never read Kenyon's books before, got this as a freebie, wasn't quite what I expected. Kenyon writes well, and Tabitha, the female protagonist, is cute and quirky, but this was essentially vampire-laced soft porn. Harlequin with Fangs, or as a friend of mine put it, Vamporn. Would have preferred a little more plot and a whole lotta less angst and hormones.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition
5.0
Zarek is still my all time fave... but i do now have a softie for Valerius... I am puzzled how all the Dark hunters seem to all be falling in love with this family and group of women though....
Reading this Roman solider it makes me feel sad for how he was bullied all his life and how he was still getting isolated by his brethren, the Author pulls so many emotions from the reader with each character she writes.
And Acheron can make immortals (I have an Inkling who he may be now, but not the story behind it... itching to get to his book!!!!!
Reading this Roman solider it makes me feel sad for how he was bullied all his life and how he was still getting isolated by his brethren, the Author pulls so many emotions from the reader with each character she writes.
And Acheron can make immortals (I have an Inkling who he may be now, but not the story behind it... itching to get to his book!!!!!