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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
So, as a rule I never review books unless I have read them all the way through. But I have to make an exception here. One word- plagiarism. Now, what happens in this book is probably not actually plagiarism in the strictest sense of the word. I'm sure it's perfectly legal. Not even immoral, just a bit on the shady side. But it is LAZY, FRUSTRATING, and made me lose much respect for the author as a writer.
Now, I was in the middle of rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer when I picked up this book. I couldn't help noticing that Bones sounds eerily similar to Spike, right down to his speech. This could be coincidence- a mere byproduct of creating a British vampire from another century, but my instincts tell me this was a little more deliberate. I have read books that were originally works of fan fiction that show more creativity with characters- and I am more inclined to forgive them for it, because they show more skill and care when doing it. I think it's incredibly dishonest to essentially copy a character this way without any sort of credit, and it is just a really crappy thing to do.
Now, I was in the middle of rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer when I picked up this book. I couldn't help noticing that Bones sounds eerily similar to Spike, right down to his speech. This could be coincidence- a mere byproduct of creating a British vampire from another century, but my instincts tell me this was a little more deliberate. I have read books that were originally works of fan fiction that show more creativity with characters- and I am more inclined to forgive them for it, because they show more skill and care when doing it. I think it's incredibly dishonest to essentially copy a character this way without any sort of credit, and it is just a really crappy thing to do.
Holy crap.
WOOOOOOW
My goodness okay.
I loved it.
Jeez damn so much.
Alright.
So Cat. She had wonderful character development. In the beginning she had this hatred towards vampires and I love how she was able to change her views. She's stubborn, and she can kick ass.
Bones. Oh, Bones. I love him. He's witty, british, and sincere and open and unconditional about Cat. He was great. And also a vampire, like damn. He's the best vampire I've read in a very long time. That's a big part of why I'm giving this book a high rating, because omg he was just great. I mean, there were quite a few parts where I squealed and kicked my legs.
For a good while, they had a very circular relationship. She would like him, but then trip out because he's a vampire and therefore a monster and then just push him away, but then they'd have another moment...it was predictable.
I kinda wish there was more fluff between Bones and Cat. I mean, they do get emotional, which is nice, but then the scene would end and it'd be the next chapter which is two weeks later. I guess the fluff isn't necessarily part of the plot but it's still really nice to read.
This book was very fast paced, the author didn't waste any time.
Okay but what I really truly found amazing, was the ending. Like, for a good while I wasn't sure where the author wanted to take the plot, and I was so interested in how she dealt with it. And my gods, she took the story into a direction that I didn't see coming and I really cannot wait until I can read the next book.
I really enjoyed this book, so much more than I thought I would. I wasn't expecting much and man, it was great.
Now. About another series. Riley Jensen. I liked reading it because the protagonist was a badass werewolf who fought bad guys and dated a suuper sexy vampire. But then the story changed as it went on and I was disappointed with how things went along, and I kind of miss it but now I have this series. idk, I might give it another chance.
WOOOOOOW
My goodness okay.
I loved it.
Jeez damn so much.
Alright.
So Cat. She had wonderful character development. In the beginning she had this hatred towards vampires and I love how she was able to change her views. She's stubborn, and she can kick ass.
Bones. Oh, Bones. I love him. He's witty, british, and sincere and open and unconditional about Cat. He was great. And also a vampire, like damn. He's the best vampire I've read in a very long time. That's a big part of why I'm giving this book a high rating, because omg he was just great. I mean, there were quite a few parts where I squealed and kicked my legs.
For a good while, they had a very circular relationship. She would like him, but then trip out because he's a vampire and therefore a monster and then just push him away, but then they'd have another moment...it was predictable.
I kinda wish there was more fluff between Bones and Cat. I mean, they do get emotional, which is nice, but then the scene would end and it'd be the next chapter which is two weeks later. I guess the fluff isn't necessarily part of the plot but it's still really nice to read.
This book was very fast paced, the author didn't waste any time.
Okay but what I really truly found amazing, was the ending. Like, for a good while I wasn't sure where the author wanted to take the plot, and I was so interested in how she dealt with it. And my gods, she took the story into a direction that I didn't see coming and I really cannot wait until I can read the next book.
I really enjoyed this book, so much more than I thought I would. I wasn't expecting much and man, it was great.
Now. About another series. Riley Jensen. I liked reading it because the protagonist was a badass werewolf who fought bad guys and dated a suuper sexy vampire. But then the story changed as it went on and I was disappointed with how things went along, and I kind of miss it but now I have this series. idk, I might give it another chance.
As a HUGE Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and also a Spuffy shipper, I can 100% guarantee that Bones IS Spike. And I wasn't mad about it. Not only that, but overall I wasn't mad about this book. It was actually really good, and I had went into it thinking it was going to be some super fluffy, brainless romance. That wasn't what it was at all. The only problem I had with this book, and the reason that it doesn't get five stars from me, lies with the main character, Cat. She is 22 years old. The fact that she spends the entire book whining about what happened to her mom and constantly being afraid that her Mom won't accept her life was beyond annoying. and then when her Mom made it clear that she thought her daughter was a monster and evil, Cat STILL gave up her entire life to try and please her mom. No. Fuck that. Cat is 22 and if her Mom after 22 years doesn't love her daughter anymore than that, then screw her. You don't have to love or please someone just because they are family. This book didn't subvert that belief, but instead reinforced it. That is something I have dealt with in my own life, and something I do not tolerate.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would love to know why urban fantasy authors need their heroines to be so weirdly virginal. "Oh, those women like sex! What sluts! Oh no, I like sex, therefore I'm a slut!" Seriously this is so bad. I know it's from 2007 but I think that's still new enough to not be that way. Cat hates literally every other female character in this book. Not a joke. I'm shocked she never says "I'm not like other girls." I guess Frost thought that would be too on the nose? Cat is also just unbelievably stupid.
Maybe if I were a Spike fan I'd have liked this more, because Bones is absolutely Spike but not as good.
Maybe if I were a Spike fan I'd have liked this more, because Bones is absolutely Spike but not as good.
Started awful, picked up about mid-way through. Mish-mash of wish-this-were-early-Anita-Blake, discrimination against fanged Americans, goopy vampire romance, and crime novel. A little weak overall, but entertaining.
Wonderful trashy paranormal romance. Couldn't put it down.
Bones has ruined all other men for me! Shit, I'm in love.
Synopsis
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother’s life. Then she’s captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She’s amazed she doesn’t end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn’t have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side... and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.
My Review: 3/5*
This book was chosen by a member of the Goodreads group ‘Gotta Have Paranormal Romance with a Kick’ as part of a challenge. From reading the synopsis I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this book! As a lover of the paranormal romance genre the content seemed right up my street, a strong headed female protagonist fighting a war against the species that had ruined the life of her mother accompanied by a bit of romance to loosen it up. The novel itself is about a half vamp half human female Catherine and her fight against the vampires. Her tale is soon complicated by the introduction of the figure of Bones, a 200+ year old vampire who captures her and forces her to become her partner against his own race. As the novel progresses they find themselves in various tangles; headless, ancient bodies found, a lot of blood, and an ex-boyfriend left with a less than useful hand.
On the whole, this book was entertaining giving me a fair few giggles at the remarks made by both Cat and Bones alongside the plot development. Despite this, I felt that the plot developed far too quickly and Bones’ quest was sped through in order to reach the final on-no-I’m-kidnapped-now-I’m-in-hospital-and-trapped-again ending. Granted, Bones had been looking for Hennessey’s people for eleven years and alongside the help of Cat they pick off a fair few before falling into major trouble. The way this was handled frustrated me beyond belief, it was as if Cat was the key and now all of these vampires just happened to fall into the path of Bones and just happened to full on succumb to Cat in various clubs and miraculously, die. No major aftermath. We then find out that Cat was only kept there because he had fallen for her - didn't need any help at all. The death of Cat’s grandparents was horrendous and not enough justice was done to it. Yes, fine, she had to get moving before she herself got smushed, but come on a little tear surely could escape before she had a half-arsed cry in the shower! Frustrated me beyond belief.
The relationship which is developed between Bones and Cat develops greatly the further into the novel it goes. I was worried about this relationship as it developed so suddenly out of nothing. As ironic as this sounds speaking of a paranormal genre, I found it hard to believe that a figure that had so much hatred for vampires such as Cat could just give into the seduction and charms of the British vampire. Thankfully, the more the characters and this relationship develop, it’s possible to lose yourself within their romance and accept it as what it is. The fact that Cat remains and independent, strong female despite her relationship is refreshing to read – men do not rule us all no matter what they can do! Haha. I found the increasing reference to sex incredibly annoying at certain points of the novel – despite being an avid BDB fans – I like my books with crime, wars, paranormal characters and an added bit of the romance/ sex, this book played far too much on the latter. Despite all of this, I was grateful that Frost kept up Cat’s running away from the relationship to make it that bit more realistic due to he troubled past. In addition to this troubled relationship, the figure of Cat’s mum brought further problems to it with her understandable hatred of the creatures. I am not going to fully discuss her role within the novel, but come on, Cat PUNCHED her mother. I did not see that one coming? That seemed just a little out of character to me, although the locking of her in the downstairs room did give me relief and a chuckle.
The ending of the novel was the better part of the book. It was a massive plot twister which I will not discuss in case I spoil it for anyone but it has ensured, despite my 3/5 rating, that I will be reading the next one. Although this book certainly isn’t in my favourites, it is still a good, enjoyable, easy read.
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother’s life. Then she’s captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She’s amazed she doesn’t end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn’t have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side... and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.
My Review: 3/5*
This book was chosen by a member of the Goodreads group ‘Gotta Have Paranormal Romance with a Kick’ as part of a challenge. From reading the synopsis I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this book! As a lover of the paranormal romance genre the content seemed right up my street, a strong headed female protagonist fighting a war against the species that had ruined the life of her mother accompanied by a bit of romance to loosen it up. The novel itself is about a half vamp half human female Catherine and her fight against the vampires. Her tale is soon complicated by the introduction of the figure of Bones, a 200+ year old vampire who captures her and forces her to become her partner against his own race. As the novel progresses they find themselves in various tangles; headless, ancient bodies found, a lot of blood, and an ex-boyfriend left with a less than useful hand.
On the whole, this book was entertaining giving me a fair few giggles at the remarks made by both Cat and Bones alongside the plot development. Despite this, I felt that the plot developed far too quickly and Bones’ quest was sped through in order to reach the final on-no-I’m-kidnapped-now-I’m-in-hospital-and-trapped-again ending. Granted, Bones had been looking for Hennessey’s people for eleven years and alongside the help of Cat they pick off a fair few before falling into major trouble. The way this was handled frustrated me beyond belief, it was as if Cat was the key and now all of these vampires just happened to fall into the path of Bones and just happened to full on succumb to Cat in various clubs and miraculously, die. No major aftermath. We then find out that Cat was only kept there because he had fallen for her - didn't need any help at all. The death of Cat’s grandparents was horrendous and not enough justice was done to it. Yes, fine, she had to get moving before she herself got smushed, but come on a little tear surely could escape before she had a half-arsed cry in the shower! Frustrated me beyond belief.
The relationship which is developed between Bones and Cat develops greatly the further into the novel it goes. I was worried about this relationship as it developed so suddenly out of nothing. As ironic as this sounds speaking of a paranormal genre, I found it hard to believe that a figure that had so much hatred for vampires such as Cat could just give into the seduction and charms of the British vampire. Thankfully, the more the characters and this relationship develop, it’s possible to lose yourself within their romance and accept it as what it is. The fact that Cat remains and independent, strong female despite her relationship is refreshing to read – men do not rule us all no matter what they can do! Haha. I found the increasing reference to sex incredibly annoying at certain points of the novel – despite being an avid BDB fans – I like my books with crime, wars, paranormal characters and an added bit of the romance/ sex, this book played far too much on the latter. Despite all of this, I was grateful that Frost kept up Cat’s running away from the relationship to make it that bit more realistic due to he troubled past. In addition to this troubled relationship, the figure of Cat’s mum brought further problems to it with her understandable hatred of the creatures. I am not going to fully discuss her role within the novel, but come on, Cat PUNCHED her mother. I did not see that one coming? That seemed just a little out of character to me, although the locking of her in the downstairs room did give me relief and a chuckle.
The ending of the novel was the better part of the book. It was a massive plot twister which I will not discuss in case I spoil it for anyone but it has ensured, despite my 3/5 rating, that I will be reading the next one. Although this book certainly isn’t in my favourites, it is still a good, enjoyable, easy read.