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dksharktopus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jcoonzie's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookishserenity's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 stars
Listen, I enjoyed this book A LOT.
But why was the ending so rushed and why did she give me pregnancy trope at 95%?
I loved Cadeon and Hollh though, they were fun and hot.
Listen, I enjoyed this book A LOT.
But why was the ending so rushed and why did she give me pregnancy trope at 95%?
I loved Cadeon and Hollh though, they were fun and hot.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
2.0
Meh... Could have been worse, but it wasn't anything special. At least they're quick reads!
waldtochter's review against another edition
4.0
Unexpectedly good. Now I'm all curious what happens next.
ashvaberle16's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe demons aren't my thing, but this book just didn't do it for me. Give me the werves!
Update 12/14: re-read. Better second time around.
Update 12/14: re-read. Better second time around.
nicholeb84's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the main couple just fine - both as a couple and as individuals.
But, I’m reading these books one after the other - usually one or even two a day - and the formula used for each book is becoming very clear: Male lead finds his fated soul mate and either denies it or goes after her. Female lead is uninterested, but can’t help be drawn to this new guy. The fight or have misunderstandings. They have sex - it’s usual oral. They have more miscommunication. The “big bad” - whose been mention throughout the novel- appears in the last 50-or-so pages. The couple defeat the “big bad”. They get married. It’s getting a bit old - even if I like the characters.
But, I’m reading these books one after the other - usually one or even two a day - and the formula used for each book is becoming very clear: Male lead finds his fated soul mate and either denies it or goes after her. Female lead is uninterested, but can’t help be drawn to this new guy. The fight or have misunderstandings. They have sex - it’s usual oral. They have more miscommunication. The “big bad” - whose been mention throughout the novel- appears in the last 50-or-so pages. The couple defeat the “big bad”. They get married. It’s getting a bit old - even if I like the characters.
divapitbull's review against another edition
4.0
Poor Cadeon is a demon between a rock and a hard place: woo and win the mate he's waited 900 centuries for...or fulfill his promise to restore his brother's crown and free the oppressed demons of his native Rothkalina by turning her over to a sorcerer who wants to use her as the vessel to spawn the ultimate evil. Luckily Nix, the Ever-Knowing, Proto-Valkyrie, Soothsayer without equal and matchmaker of the Lore, is on hand to set things up and guide everyone in the right direction.
I enjoyed both Cadeon and Holly. Cadeon is the ultimate crude, lewd, obnoxious, chauvinistic/misogynistic hero with the ooey-gooey sensitive core. Holly was innocent (which I generally don't care for) but her innocence had a twist. Since she was half human and unbeknownst to her, half Valkyrie; she had lots of instincts and traits she didn't understand. For example, her lack of sexual experience was not due to a prudish mind set or lack of interest but rather stunted by the fact that she almost seriously hurt and completely terrorized her first encounter with her freakish strength and intense appetites. Holly therefore sublimated her desires through obsessive compulsive behaviors and medicated the ones she couldn't sublimate. Once the change was upon her and she transitioned to full valkyrie...after a few initial misgivings, she really took to it like a fish to water.
I did think the ending wrapped things up rather quickly; but the IAD series are light, fun books...a little romance, a bit of action, some humor...and this installment stayed true to form.
I enjoyed both Cadeon and Holly. Cadeon is the ultimate crude, lewd, obnoxious, chauvinistic/misogynistic hero with the ooey-gooey sensitive core. Holly was innocent (which I generally don't care for) but her innocence had a twist. Since she was half human and unbeknownst to her, half Valkyrie; she had lots of instincts and traits she didn't understand. For example, her lack of sexual experience was not due to a prudish mind set or lack of interest but rather stunted by the fact that she almost seriously hurt and completely terrorized her first encounter with her freakish strength and intense appetites. Holly therefore sublimated her desires through obsessive compulsive behaviors and medicated the ones she couldn't sublimate. Once the change was upon her and she transitioned to full valkyrie...after a few initial misgivings, she really took to it like a fish to water.
I did think the ending wrapped things up rather quickly; but the IAD series are light, fun books...a little romance, a bit of action, some humor...and this installment stayed true to form.
indecisivesailorscout's review against another edition
4.0
HOO BOY. What a ride that was! I didn't like this one as much as my ghost bride, but nothing could top Néomi and Conrad. This was still such a treat and I really enjoyed this pairing. 4 stars overall.