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veraann's review against another edition
5.0
Fever Series Book #5
This series MUST be read in order. Every book starts where the last one ended. Each had a cliffhanger ending. While this one was "the end". Since there are other books written in this world/series it is not a spoiler to say things are not cliffhanger, but left somewhat open.
This is an adult PNR series, so the sexual content is there and descriptive. Though there is a lot of story and not all focused on relationships. This series is a great blend.
As for characters and the world it is difficult to review that without spoilers. I do love the characters, in this series I think Barrons has to be my favorite. Mac initially annoyed me, but as the series went on, she grew and I grew to like her more. Dani, kind of obnoxious. V'lane well wow. and so many other side characters here, that are done very well, that they really make part of the story.
The ideas of the world and the fae, some is typical of every faery story. Yet there is a definite authors spin to make it interesting. There are many things in this series that I had been trying to figure out, even reading through this book, thinking I can figure it out, I can do it. Nope, I couldn't so many surprises. It was wonderful, I like when an author can surprise me, but still make sense and not come out of no where at all.
This series MUST be read in order. Every book starts where the last one ended. Each had a cliffhanger ending. While this one was "the end". Since there are other books written in this world/series it is not a spoiler to say things are not cliffhanger, but left somewhat open.
This is an adult PNR series, so the sexual content is there and descriptive. Though there is a lot of story and not all focused on relationships. This series is a great blend.
As for characters and the world it is difficult to review that without spoilers. I do love the characters, in this series I think Barrons has to be my favorite. Mac initially annoyed me, but as the series went on, she grew and I grew to like her more. Dani, kind of obnoxious. V'lane well wow. and so many other side characters here, that are done very well, that they really make part of the story.
The ideas of the world and the fae, some is typical of every faery story. Yet there is a definite authors spin to make it interesting. There are many things in this series that I had been trying to figure out, even reading through this book, thinking I can figure it out, I can do it. Nope, I couldn't so many surprises. It was wonderful, I like when an author can surprise me, but still make sense and not come out of no where at all.
lcasey88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Fifth in the Fever urban fantasy series set in Dublin and focusing on MacKayla Lane, an American sidhe-seer reeling from grief.
In 2012, Shadowfever won the DABWAHA Romance Tournament for Best Romance of the Year & Best Novel with Romantic Elements/Crossover. In 2011, it won the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Urban Fantasy Protagonist and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy.
My Take
Whipsawed. That's how I felt. Whipped from tether to post, in alt and in despair. Oddly enough, the sour note was in how easily Barrons succumbed to actually telling Mac how much he wanted her. After all the pushing away he does, he fell very quickly…it ends on the most suburban note!
Nor was I the only one torn and whipped by outside sources, for Mac is even more torn with the bombshells dropped on her throughout the story. Could she be the Unseelie King's concubine simply because she can pass through the great Silver? Is it possible she is the Unseelie King, as she only ever sees his concubine when she is wandering the White Mansion? Why is she recognized by Hunters, Fae, and others? Who are her parents? Is Isla O'Connor her mother or not? She only had the one daughter when she fled the Abbey, how could she be her daughter? Who is Tellie, and why hasn't Barrons told her of her existence?
MacKayla fights her way through every thing that fate throws in her path: the truths, trickieries, and temptations various Fae place before her; the revival of the unexpected; surviving the hostility of Chester and Barrons' men; dealing with Rowena and her betrayals…especially that of Dani.
Don't plan on doing anything else but reading this tale as it whips you and twists you up just as it twists MacKayla. You'll learn more than you ever expected to discover about Mac, Alina's demise, and Jericho's life.
Moning has one last trick to play on us…at the end. Thank god it's not.
The Story
The story opens at the worst possible place…Jericho Barrons is dead! Killed by MacKayla who finally realizes the truth of what she felt about him. When it's too late, and he sacrificed himself to keep her alive.
A sacrifice she must honor no matter how it kills her, and so she follows the path that Darroc has laid out for her. This time she is prepared to combat him.
The Cover
Oh, I adore the cover! It is incredible!! I'd buy the hardcover just for its cover. The transparency of the dust jacket with its vivid coloring makes the whole cover float as though it were in fairy itself. I love that the publisher paid attention to the back and spine and not just the front.
In 2012, Shadowfever won the DABWAHA Romance Tournament for Best Romance of the Year & Best Novel with Romantic Elements/Crossover. In 2011, it won the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Urban Fantasy Protagonist and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy.
My Take
Whipsawed. That's how I felt. Whipped from tether to post, in alt and in despair. Oddly enough, the sour note was in how easily Barrons succumbed to actually telling Mac how much he wanted her. After all the pushing away he does, he fell very quickly…it ends on the most suburban note!
Nor was I the only one torn and whipped by outside sources, for Mac is even more torn with the bombshells dropped on her throughout the story. Could she be the Unseelie King's concubine simply because she can pass through the great Silver? Is it possible she is the Unseelie King, as she only ever sees his concubine when she is wandering the White Mansion? Why is she recognized by Hunters, Fae, and others? Who are her parents? Is Isla O'Connor her mother or not? She only had the one daughter when she fled the Abbey, how could she be her daughter? Who is Tellie, and why hasn't Barrons told her of her existence?
MacKayla fights her way through every thing that fate throws in her path: the truths, trickieries, and temptations various Fae place before her; the revival of the unexpected; surviving the hostility of Chester and Barrons' men; dealing with Rowena and her betrayals…especially that of Dani.
Don't plan on doing anything else but reading this tale as it whips you and twists you up just as it twists MacKayla. You'll learn more than you ever expected to discover about Mac, Alina's demise, and Jericho's life.
Moning has one last trick to play on us…at the end. Thank god it's not.
The Story
The story opens at the worst possible place…Jericho Barrons is dead! Killed by MacKayla who finally realizes the truth of what she felt about him. When it's too late, and he sacrificed himself to keep her alive.
A sacrifice she must honor no matter how it kills her, and so she follows the path that Darroc has laid out for her. This time she is prepared to combat him.
The Cover
Oh, I adore the cover! It is incredible!! I'd buy the hardcover just for its cover. The transparency of the dust jacket with its vivid coloring makes the whole cover float as though it were in fairy itself. I love that the publisher paid attention to the back and spine and not just the front.
yodamom's review against another edition
5.0
I never saw so many things coming. never. I love the answers she gave us, she never deviated from the world she created or the characters personalities. KMM is a master wordsmith, she had me crying, laughing and sweating through-out the book. i will re-read it many times.
A FAVORITE !!!!!
Second reading on audio- WONDERFUL !
A FAVORITE !!!!!
Second reading on audio- WONDERFUL !
eryal's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the book, and I know there is a continuation with Dani as the main character but I'm going to choose not to continue. I liked the end of this one, and I don't want to be disappointed as some other readers have been with the next book.
speakinglatin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenhurst's review against another edition
5.0
I was so invested in this series and the conclusion was fantastic. I loved the world building, plotting, borrows. I’m usually not a big fairy fan but it really works for me here. If you like urban fantasy/paranormal romance I highly recommend this series.
anits12's review against another edition
5.0
I rarely read a book twice but this I read like 3 times, I really enjoyed so much that never did anything but read n read n read. I can't wait for more of her books