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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Re-read 2022
On reread I saw that I didn’t review. I can see my draw to this series 11 years ago though some of plot lines I would avoid today. It goes just slightly too much into the start of the other characters stories though doesn’t quite put them into to cliffhanger endings, kind of like BDD but less. I know it took several books before she takes a page out of Ward’s books and starts putting part of the next characters storylines actually in the books, several books away from this, though she peppers little tidbits throughout.
I enjoyed this even on reread almost 10 years later. We don’t meet William yet, who’s book is the last of the main line series, I have two books to go. Ashlyn and Maddox, in this starting book, make a great couple who can help one another. Maddox tries to stay away knowing that it is his demon that is in charge in certain situations and with not knowing if Ashlyn is truly not a threat to the rest of the guys. The main thing that slows down and brings down this book is the world building and the many characters that you meet. It takes time away from our couple but at the same time brings some interesting characters into the fold. I really enjoyed it on reread, would still give it 3.5-3.75 so would bump it to 4.
Read book originally. Enjoyed the story.
Listening to audiobook.
Still enjoy the story. Can't stand the narrator. He sounds like Christian Bale as Batman. He's trying too hard.
Listening to audiobook.
Still enjoy the story. Can't stand the narrator. He sounds like Christian Bale as Batman. He's trying too hard.
Só consigo dizer que esse livro começou tão bem, tão promissor, e depois se perdeu em um plot muito fraco. Personagens muito rasos. Passagens curtas, pouca explicação. Fiquei animadíssima no início com uma personagem um pouco mais velha do que o usual, mas no final, me senti lendo um daqueles livros para adolescentes. Embora eu ame séries com muitos livros, acho que não vou conseguir terminar esta, infelizmente.
““Who is she, why is she still here and when can I see her naked? Paris asked with an eyebrow wiggle.”
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Momentary pause of thinking process Oh.. it's over? Flips back a page to double check
High Points.
Naughty bits. Aggression. Violence. Harem of men. Torin, who I adore and can't wait to read about. Ashlyn. Maddox.Naughty bits. Paris. Taming a spirit. Family. Self-sacrifice. Taking what you want. Alpha men as far as the eye can see. Mythology. Naughty bits.
Low Points.
Very sudden conclusion that left me confused (but still satisfied). Hunter/Immortal interaction. Ashlyn needed to be more pissy towards Maddox at points. Would have liked to see more interaction between Maddox and Ashlyn. Wanted more Torin. Craved more Torin. And needed more Torin.
Heroine.
I love the way Ms. Showalter describes Ashlyn, she was honey and her looks matched. Ashlyn had the perfect balance of stubbornness and humility. She worked as a character for me. Although, I'm not sure she's the most memorable of characters.
Love Interest.
“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.”
Warning! Alpha male aggression, for the win! Maddox was an interesting read and I enjoyed reading about him and Violence. He took what he wanted and that's what I like to see in my book men!
Torin
Oh my lawrd. I have no idea why I fell in love with Torin.. okay.. scratch that.. I totally do know why. I cannot wait to read about him which is going to be hard because I do not believe his book is out yet. I look forward to seeing how Ms. Showalter handles his demon since Torin is obviously the one who suffers most.
Theme Tune.
This song couldn't fit the story any more perfectly in my mind. Hence why I listened to it on repeat while reading this novel:
Justice - Genesis
[Cue Entrance]
Angst Level.
4/10. Sorry Showalter but nothing happened. The only reason this got a four is for Ashlyn's bravery at the end but ever that wassort of predictable. Although, Torin gets an angst lever of 8/10 for his suffering. His past story! *clutches chest*
Inspiration
Darkest Night Cover
Recommended For.
People who love investing themselves in series. People who love hearing and falling in love with different characters with the novel. People like aggressive and alpha males. People you like mythology and fairy-tales. People who like taming a man. And people who like lust/love/chemistry at first sight.
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Momentary pause of thinking process Oh.. it's over? Flips back a page to double check
High Points.
Naughty bits. Aggression. Violence. Harem of men. Torin, who I adore and can't wait to read about. Ashlyn. Maddox.
Low Points.
Very sudden conclusion that left me confused (but still satisfied). Hunter/Immortal interaction. Ashlyn needed to be more pissy towards Maddox at points. Would have liked to see more interaction between Maddox and Ashlyn. Wanted more Torin. Craved more Torin. And needed more Torin.
Heroine.
I love the way Ms. Showalter describes Ashlyn, she was honey and her looks matched. Ashlyn had the perfect balance of stubbornness and humility. She worked as a character for me. Although, I'm not sure she's the most memorable of characters.
Love Interest.
“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.”
Warning! Alpha male aggression, for the win! Maddox was an interesting read and I enjoyed reading about him and Violence. He took what he wanted and that's what I like to see in my book men!
Torin
Oh my lawrd. I have no idea why I fell in love with Torin.. okay.. scratch that.. I totally do know why. I cannot wait to read about him which is going to be hard because I do not believe his book is out yet. I look forward to seeing how Ms. Showalter handles his demon since Torin is obviously the one who suffers most.
Theme Tune.
This song couldn't fit the story any more perfectly in my mind. Hence why I listened to it on repeat while reading this novel:
Justice - Genesis
[Cue Entrance]
Angst Level.
4/10. Sorry Showalter but nothing happened. The only reason this got a four is for Ashlyn's bravery at the end but ever that was
Inspiration
Darkest Night Cover
Recommended For.
People who love investing themselves in series. People who love hearing and falling in love with different characters with the novel. People like aggressive and alpha males. People you like mythology and fairy-tales. People who like taming a man. And people who like lust/love/chemistry at first sight.
This book could have (probably should have!) been written as a novella! The author kept going over the same issues again and again and again. Just page after page of angst and the couple was really awkward together! It was painful trying to read this! It started out so strong and just went downhill from there . I just kept hoping that it would get better but it didn't.
I CANT PROMOTE THIS SERIES ENOUGH
SMUT WWWIITTH AMAZING PLOT
PLOT WITH AMAZING SMUT
OH GOD GO READ IT NOW
SMUT WWWIITTH AMAZING PLOT
PLOT WITH AMAZING SMUT
OH GOD GO READ IT NOW
3.5✨
Es un buen libro? No.
La trama flojea y la saga entera es desbaratada en 4 líneas? Si.
Lo he leído en menos de 24h y me ha parecido super entretenido? También.
Poco más tengo que decir.
Es un buen libro? No.
La trama flojea y la saga entera es desbaratada en 4 líneas? Si.
Lo he leído en menos de 24h y me ha parecido super entretenido? También.
Poco más tengo que decir.
http://nyx-shadow.blogspot.com/2011/09/kitty-norville-t2-kitty-au-capitole.html
I'm definitely intrigued by these "created warriors" and their demons. Maddox and Ashlyn have that rare love that is fun to read about.
So this was like the Necco wafer of junk food. I wanted something sugary and sweet, but this was what was on hand, and it was fine. Not delicious like a Reese's, but fine enough. I guess.