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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
An enjoyable read, right up until the book ends. I wouldn't call it plot resolution because that would have implied some resolution to at least some of the questions or plots being built. This leads straight into book two I assume. But I probably won't be seeking out the second. Still it only took me a day to read through the supernatural take.
I had this on my TBR shelf awhile, and when I first started reading this, I didn't even realize it was from the same author who wrote a book I absolutely hated, [b:Mermen|24958079|Mermen (The Mermen Trilogy, #1)|Mimi Jean Pamfiloff|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1424918839s/24958079.jpg|44619588]. Thankfully this book was better written and the relationship between the two main characters intrigued me.
It's a strange book that starts on a weak step. At first the heroine comes across too wishy-washy and easily rolled over with a man who was cliche rude, but it turned from a predictable story to a perplexing tangle later on. At first the 'story' seems relatively simply, but this is a case where it gets more complex the deeper you dig. For the first few chapters I was as in the dark as the main character and wanting her to ditch King, but it becomes clear soon he has a certain power and ability she can't replicate personally. It's clear there are several storylines going on, with King's own mission taking precedent in his mind, the heroine wondering who and what he IS, what he's lying about, and getting involved with all sorts of BAD people.
Yes, really BAD people. The Club 10 has some of the most disgusting members I've read about for awhile. Not much is off the table for their corruption. While the heroine starts off where I wanted to slap her, she grew on me later. She shows a backbone and independence. Humor was ramped up - her thoughts made me giggle a few times. In addition to that, the infuriating male lead was easier on the palate as I saw more of saving graces, especially uber protectiveness (gets me every time.)
It's one of those books where the story hooks you, confuses you a bit, shakes you around, and you're still not sure exactly what you read when you're done, but you know you had a fun time reading it. There's humor but there's darkness, there's intriguing characters and sexual tension, but it's not corny erotica by any means.
Not everyone will enjoy this. You have to like this kind of story, the controlling sort of alpha male, supernatural blended in, and all that stuff. If you don't have chemistry with those tropes, then pass then on - if you do, then read this one as soon as you can, it's addictive stuff.
It's a strange book that starts on a weak step. At first the heroine comes across too wishy-washy and easily rolled over with a man who was cliche rude, but it turned from a predictable story to a perplexing tangle later on. At first the 'story' seems relatively simply, but this is a case where it gets more complex the deeper you dig. For the first few chapters I was as in the dark as the main character and wanting her to ditch King, but it becomes clear soon he has a certain power and ability she can't replicate personally. It's clear there are several storylines going on, with King's own mission taking precedent in his mind, the heroine wondering who and what he IS, what he's lying about, and getting involved with all sorts of BAD people.
Yes, really BAD people. The Club 10 has some of the most disgusting members I've read about for awhile. Not much is off the table for their corruption. While the heroine starts off where I wanted to slap her, she grew on me later. She shows a backbone and independence. Humor was ramped up - her thoughts made me giggle a few times. In addition to that, the infuriating male lead was easier on the palate as I saw more of saving graces, especially uber protectiveness (gets me every time.)
It's one of those books where the story hooks you, confuses you a bit, shakes you around, and you're still not sure exactly what you read when you're done, but you know you had a fun time reading it. There's humor but there's darkness, there's intriguing characters and sexual tension, but it's not corny erotica by any means.
Not everyone will enjoy this. You have to like this kind of story, the controlling sort of alpha male, supernatural blended in, and all that stuff. If you don't have chemistry with those tropes, then pass then on - if you do, then read this one as soon as you can, it's addictive stuff.
Rating- 3 good
Heat- 2.5 Very hot teases
Entire series- 3 would have been 4 if it stopped with book 3
Tropes- not knowing what kind of creature hero is, heroine doesn’t know she has special powers, anti-hero falls for good girl
King falls into the latest trend of having a hero that appears to be some kind of all powerful asshole but in reality has deep feeling for the heroine. You know, the kind made popular after "Barrons. To be honest, I’m here for it. I love men the ultimate alpha types, and King is a yummy one (at least in the first 3 books, but more on that later). The mystery of King is written perfectly. While I loved King, I wanted to strangle Mia. She fell hard in the TSTL category, and that doesn’t improve in later books. I think Pamfiloff was trying to write her with a backbone, but instead it came off as her pride getting in her own way and an inability to foresee possible consequences.
Now, as a series whole, I can tell you that this should have been a trilogy. In 3 books not only are we given a relationship arc but also a rich plot that goes in wonderfully surprising directions. While many series today seem predictable, this one is not. However, books 4 & 5 felt like they were tacked on after a great conclusion only to screw things up. The unnecessary angst, the destruction of characters’ growth, and an ending that still falls under HEA but in a very unsatisfactory way are just reasons to stop after books 3 and scream “The end!”
Heat- 2.5 Very hot teases
Entire series- 3 would have been 4 if it stopped with book 3
Tropes- not knowing what kind of creature hero is, heroine doesn’t know she has special powers, anti-hero falls for good girl
King falls into the latest trend of having a hero that appears to be some kind of all powerful asshole but in reality has deep feeling for the heroine. You know, the kind made popular after "Barrons. To be honest, I’m here for it. I love men the ultimate alpha types, and King is a yummy one (at least in the first 3 books, but more on that later). The mystery of King is written perfectly. While I loved King, I wanted to strangle Mia. She fell hard in the TSTL category, and that doesn’t improve in later books. I think Pamfiloff was trying to write her with a backbone, but instead it came off as her pride getting in her own way and an inability to foresee possible consequences.
Now, as a series whole, I can tell you that this should have been a trilogy. In 3 books not only are we given a relationship arc but also a rich plot that goes in wonderfully surprising directions. While many series today seem predictable, this one is not. However, books 4 & 5 felt like they were tacked on after a great conclusion only to screw things up. The unnecessary angst, the destruction of characters’ growth, and an ending that still falls under HEA but in a very unsatisfactory way are just reasons to stop after books 3 and scream “The end!”
The authors name caught my interest that’s why I choose this book =)
• Describe the characters / Who was your favorite character, and why?
King… I don’t know what you are but you intrigued me. I wanna know more of you!
Mia… you made me wanna punch you in the face woman. Why are you so stubborn?!
• What was your memorable part of the book?
The questions in my head… I had so many while reading. What is he? Why is he disappearing? Why is she so goddamn stubborn and sometimes just stupid?
• Would you read another book by the same author?
Yes, because I like her writing style.
• Did the story grip you and keep you turning the pages?
Not just turning… sometimes I wanted to rip the pages because of the heroine…
• Were there parts of the book you thought were incredibly unique, out of place, thought-provoking, or disturbing?
This book was quite mysterious… I wanted to know more and more and more...
• Is anything left unresolved or ambiguous?
This book ends on a cliffhanger….
The story is really intriguing and after the major cliffhanger I now want to know so much more about King… but please somebody get rid of Mia…
• Describe the characters / Who was your favorite character, and why?
King… I don’t know what you are but you intrigued me. I wanna know more of you!
Mia… you made me wanna punch you in the face woman. Why are you so stubborn?!
• What was your memorable part of the book?
The questions in my head… I had so many while reading. What is he? Why is he disappearing? Why is she so goddamn stubborn and sometimes just stupid?
• Would you read another book by the same author?
Yes, because I like her writing style.
• Did the story grip you and keep you turning the pages?
Not just turning… sometimes I wanted to rip the pages because of the heroine…
• Were there parts of the book you thought were incredibly unique, out of place, thought-provoking, or disturbing?
This book was quite mysterious… I wanted to know more and more and more...
• Is anything left unresolved or ambiguous?
This book ends on a cliffhanger….
The story is really intriguing and after the major cliffhanger I now want to know so much more about King… but please somebody get rid of Mia…
I liked King as a character, and didn't really see him like the monster Mia saw. In fact, she was a bit annoying with how many times she claimed he was evil, the devil, or heartless. She just kept throwing these tantrums like a child, instead of doing the job of helping him to find her brother. she was just so focused on the "why" he was helping, instead of the fact that he was helping, period. I would have liked to finish the series, but Mia is just too whiney for me.
What the heck? In a good way, that's how I feel at the end of this book. Mia is sent to King to help locate her kidnapped brother. King is the ultimate anti-hero. He's mean, rude, bossy but there's just something about him. This book was incredibly fast paced and the level of mystery was gripping. I am non the wiser what or who King is but I'm moving onto the next book quickly to find out.
King's begins when Mia Turner’s brother goes missing. She is desperate to find him and figure out what is going on. Her desperation leads her to King, and her downfall. She instantly knows asking him for him may be the biggest mistake of her life, but she can't help herself she wants her brother back, but also there maybe a small part of her that is drawn to King for some strange reason. As she continues to give up her life for him and play his twisted mind games she's learning about a whole new world she never would have thought real had she not experienced it.
King has a very confusing yet interesting plot line. I felt all kinds of confused throughout most of this book. But I think it's because the main character is plenty confused most of the time. I liked the characters, and hated them at the same time. I felt King was an extreme jerk through out most of the book, but towards the end I actually started to like him a lot. And Mia. I really had a lot of sympathy for her in the beginning, and I didn't like how she was treated. But then I felt she kept going a little over bored on her antics. Seriously, I mean King was actually helping her, and all she seemed to care about was how much of a bastard he was. It got some what annoying. But most of all I'm upset, yet excited over the cliffhanger ending. I can not believe it ended like that. I felt mostly confused, and frustrated about it. But I do look forward to reading the next book.
So over all I liked the book. But there wasn't something about it that didn't exactly make it great. It wasn't just Mia, it was a lot of the confusion too.
King has a very confusing yet interesting plot line. I felt all kinds of confused throughout most of this book. But I think it's because the main character is plenty confused most of the time. I liked the characters, and hated them at the same time. I felt King was an extreme jerk through out most of the book, but towards the end I actually started to like him a lot. And Mia. I really had a lot of sympathy for her in the beginning, and I didn't like how she was treated. But then I felt she kept going a little over bored on her antics. Seriously, I mean King was actually helping her, and all she seemed to care about was how much of a bastard he was. It got some what annoying. But most of all I'm upset, yet excited over the cliffhanger ending. I can not believe it ended like that. I felt mostly confused, and frustrated about it. But I do look forward to reading the next book.
So over all I liked the book. But there wasn't something about it that didn't exactly make it great. It wasn't just Mia, it was a lot of the confusion too.
*I received a copy of this book courtesy of the author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
I was kicking myself for requesting this from Netgalley.
Another richie possesive a-hole with a weak mousy heroine that falls all over her own feet trying to prove that she is 'good enough' while she would be better off pushing him off his 'I'm-o-so-rich' balcony.
I can't say that this broke the mold but I can say that it was different.
I kind of liked Mia in her own way. She didn't fall all over herself, just made a stupid deal to hopefully find her missing brother. She didn't ever have the 'ah HAAAA' moment when she admitted that she is in lurv with King. Thank God for small miracles.
King is an A #1 jerk. This is nothing new. He is like a feral beast with a certain magnetism that Mia does her best to resist blah blah blah. He was overall unremarkable.
The mystery comes in as you learn that King desires something that promises rainbow farting unicorns or something (I have taken artistic license with this as it is never explained what exactly this 'artifact' does or is but it is apparently ah-maze-ing *or something*)
The heat factor in this is medium/mild and more of a tease than anything.
I didn't hate it. I am very happy to say that there wasn't a big cliff to fall off of, even if you do read the prologue (I have usually found my worst cliffs there *evil*).
So this is for those of you still loving the possessive 'she is MINE' train that continues to roll. Something a little new that didn't make me want to throw my Kindle.....
And now would somebody please install a shock button for these kinds of books for me? Don't let me request another one. Seriously.
I was kicking myself for requesting this from Netgalley.
Another richie possesive a-hole with a weak mousy heroine that falls all over her own feet trying to prove that she is 'good enough' while she would be better off pushing him off his 'I'm-o-so-rich' balcony.
I can't say that this broke the mold but I can say that it was different.
I kind of liked Mia in her own way. She didn't fall all over herself, just made a stupid deal to hopefully find her missing brother
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And don't worry he is found by the end of the bookKing is an A #1 jerk. This is nothing new. He is like a feral beast with a certain magnetism that Mia does her best to resist blah blah blah. He was overall unremarkable.
The mystery comes in as you learn that King desires something that promises rainbow farting unicorns or something (I have taken artistic license with this as it is never explained what exactly this 'artifact' does or is but it is apparently ah-maze-ing *or something*)
The heat factor in this is medium/mild and more of a tease than anything.
I didn't hate it. I am very happy to say that there wasn't a big cliff to fall off of, even if you do read the prologue (I have usually found my worst cliffs there *evil*).
So this is for those of you still loving the possessive 'she is MINE' train that continues to roll. Something a little new that didn't make me want to throw my Kindle.....
And now would somebody please install a shock button for these kinds of books for me? Don't let me request another one. Seriously.