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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Two things attracted me to this book, firstly the cover, it is stunningly beautiful. Secondly having adored the Bared to You series. Her writing style is fluid and very easy to follow. I have never read anything by her before or that I recall with a paranormal tag. Whilst I did enjoy it, and the characters and world she has created is spellbinding, I couldn't help having a niggling feeling that I had read this book before or something very similar.....having looked back through books I have read this year, I realised it reminded of a little too much of 'The Guild Hunters' by Nalini Singh.
I am not sure I am enthralled enough to read the next book in the series but I did enjoy the chemistry between Adrian and Lindsay, Sylvia Day definitely does romance very well.
I am not sure I am enthralled enough to read the next book in the series but I did enjoy the chemistry between Adrian and Lindsay, Sylvia Day definitely does romance very well.
Are you seriously kidding me? Another bloke with longish hair *grimaces* and tons of money. Is any of these stories going to be just a plain dude just living his life on a frickin budget.
It's always that part of the story that 1) Turns me OFF and 2) makes it just unrealistic...
However, I like the fantasy elements to the story and that storyline. Sex was actually non-frequent although Sylvia Day loves massive Penis'. Fair play.
2 Stars.. Mainly for the fantasy take and the fantasy storyline...
It's always that part of the story that 1) Turns me OFF and 2) makes it just unrealistic...
However, I like the fantasy elements to the story and that storyline. Sex was actually non-frequent although Sylvia Day loves massive Penis'. Fair play.
2 Stars.. Mainly for the fantasy take and the fantasy storyline...
Its got angels, fallen angels (vampires), lycans (werewolves), and some mention of nephilims.
I say its the typical paranormal romance book. Great action, the plot isnt bad, the romance bit is so-so. The character development is minimal, i dont believe the chemistry between the 2 main characters, I think they're rushing their relationship. This book has the potential for something great, if only the 2 main character got more sympathy from the reader.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy.
I say its the typical paranormal romance book. Great action, the plot isnt bad, the romance bit is so-so. The character development is minimal, i dont believe the chemistry between the 2 main characters, I think they're rushing their relationship. This book has the potential for something great, if only the 2 main character got more sympathy from the reader.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy.
I can't say it was that amazing. I found myself genuinely interested in the last chapter which clearly ended in a way that continues in the next book which I won't be reading... Not a terrible book but not a book I'll be rereading any time soon...or ever. I just couldn't get into it enough to enjoy much of it except for the sex : P
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall rating: 3.5 stars
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Plot: 8 /10
Ending: 5/10
Writing: 8/10
Hero: 7/10
Heroine: 9/10
Humour: 6/10
Steaminess: 7/10
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Plot: 8 /10
Ending: 5/10
Writing: 8/10
Hero: 7/10
Heroine: 9/10
Humour: 6/10
Steaminess: 7/10
I wouldn't even know were to begin with this one. It's a clusterfuck of Angels, Sentinels, vampires, Lyman's, werewolves, minions, Fallen & Watchers...sorry if I forgot some. The only thing separating them is a very slippery slope.
Side note, none of the names seem to fit with the characters.
I like the book enough but I am sorry I even read it. I just believe this author has her eggs in too many baskets. Her TBR dates always get pushed back and then she adds more volumes. Like the CF series. I thought the last was the last but now there are like 35 more coming out. And this series, what's is with all the novellas?
But on a positive note, I really did like Elijah. So I will read that but I'll wait and check it out form the library. I just don't think her books are quite worth the $$$$.
Side note, none of the names seem to fit with the characters.
I like the book enough but I am sorry I even read it. I just believe this author has her eggs in too many baskets. Her TBR dates always get pushed back and then she adds more volumes. Like the CF series. I thought the last was the last but now there are like 35 more coming out. And this series, what's is with all the novellas?
But on a positive note, I really did like Elijah. So I will read that but I'll wait and check it out form the library. I just don't think her books are quite worth the $$$$.
This is my first review ever....so I don't really know where to start from...
3.5 stars.
Anyways I really loved this book till I read page 236 after which I felt like killing something...It would have gotten 5 stars if not for the ending.
I really liked the way Adrian was with Lindsay and how much he loved her, Lindsay's very stupid decision to get changed totally ruined the book for me...I dont even really know why I'm so mad about that since from the beginning I thought she''ll probably be changed into a vampire but god when it happened I kind of lost it.....I dont even know what to say now....I think I will edit this review after I've calmed down.
3.5 stars.
Anyways I really loved this book till I read page 236 after which I felt like killing something...It would have gotten 5 stars if not for the ending.
I really liked the way Adrian was with Lindsay and how much he loved her, Lindsay's very stupid decision to get changed totally ruined the book for me...I dont even really know why I'm so mad about that since from the beginning I thought she''ll probably be changed into a vampire but god when it happened I kind of lost it.....I dont even know what to say now....I think I will edit this review after I've calmed down.
I am always on the lookout for a new paranormal romance series, so when I saw this book on Net Galley, I was eager to see if this would be a series I would be hooked into. Now that I am finished I am intrigued by this world and the characters in it, but was not completely wowed.
Let’s start off with what I enjoyed about this book. The relationship between Adrian and Lindsay was by far the best element in this book. It is an instant attraction since she is a reincarnated version of his lost love, but they do not give into it right away. Their courtship develops naturally and Adrian gives Lindsay the time to get to know him and his world, which I appreciated. She is also not a damsel in distress; she could handle her own and had a few tricks up her sleeve. She gets taken along on a mission with Adrian and while there she has to fight off some vamps. She looks like just your average human, but turns into Buffy when the vamps try to attack her. Those moments when she is kicking vamp butt were awesome!
I also enjoyed the secondary characters that we are introduced to in this book. My favorite out of them is Elijah. He is the Lycan assigned to help and guard Lindsay. He starts as her protector, but they quickly bond and become friends. He seems distant at times, but underneath he cares deeply about his people and he comes to care for Lindsay as well. He is also the only alpha among his group of Lycans right now so they all look to him for leadership, which he does not want to give. I am sure this will play a role in the future, but for now I was content with what we did get to see from him.
There were a couple of confusing points in the story which is why I would say the book is pretty good, but not great. Most of the confusion for me was rooted in the mythology. The story of how the angels, Lycans, and vampires all came to be was introduced in pieces and I found myself struggling to put it all in sequential order. There were also many terms that went with each sub group and those were also difficult to keep track of. There is a glossary at the beginning so you can flip back and forth if needed, but I can usually keep up with these terms. I am not sure if it was the way the information was delivered, but I was lost a couple of times and did not like that feeling.
That being said though, I did like the whole idea behind the reason the angels fell and why they are here on Earth. Sylvia developed her characters well and as a reader you come to care for them easily. Not just the angels, but the Lycans too. I could even understand where the vampires are coming from and commiserated with their plight in this world. I am hoping we will get to see more from all three species in future books.
The only other aspect I struggled with was the abrupt ending. The whole book builds to Lindsay discovering who she is, why she is so fiercely attracted to Adrian and who her father is. When most of those events unfold, they happen so quickly I was left with my head spinning. I wished there was more time devoted to her inner struggles with that or just coming to terms with her true family. I enjoyed the beginning and middle of this book, but because the ending happened in fast forward I was left disappointed.
Overall, this is a good book and I am interested to see where it goes from here, especially since Elijah’s story is next, but I was not blown away by it. If you are thinking about reading it then I would go ahead and give it a try or at least check out some other reviews before you make up your mind. It is an interesting world to get lost for a while and Adrian alone really is reading the book for, hehe.
Let’s start off with what I enjoyed about this book. The relationship between Adrian and Lindsay was by far the best element in this book. It is an instant attraction since she is a reincarnated version of his lost love, but they do not give into it right away. Their courtship develops naturally and Adrian gives Lindsay the time to get to know him and his world, which I appreciated. She is also not a damsel in distress; she could handle her own and had a few tricks up her sleeve. She gets taken along on a mission with Adrian and while there she has to fight off some vamps. She looks like just your average human, but turns into Buffy when the vamps try to attack her. Those moments when she is kicking vamp butt were awesome!
I also enjoyed the secondary characters that we are introduced to in this book. My favorite out of them is Elijah. He is the Lycan assigned to help and guard Lindsay. He starts as her protector, but they quickly bond and become friends. He seems distant at times, but underneath he cares deeply about his people and he comes to care for Lindsay as well. He is also the only alpha among his group of Lycans right now so they all look to him for leadership, which he does not want to give. I am sure this will play a role in the future, but for now I was content with what we did get to see from him.
There were a couple of confusing points in the story which is why I would say the book is pretty good, but not great. Most of the confusion for me was rooted in the mythology. The story of how the angels, Lycans, and vampires all came to be was introduced in pieces and I found myself struggling to put it all in sequential order. There were also many terms that went with each sub group and those were also difficult to keep track of. There is a glossary at the beginning so you can flip back and forth if needed, but I can usually keep up with these terms. I am not sure if it was the way the information was delivered, but I was lost a couple of times and did not like that feeling.
That being said though, I did like the whole idea behind the reason the angels fell and why they are here on Earth. Sylvia developed her characters well and as a reader you come to care for them easily. Not just the angels, but the Lycans too. I could even understand where the vampires are coming from and commiserated with their plight in this world. I am hoping we will get to see more from all three species in future books.
The only other aspect I struggled with was the abrupt ending. The whole book builds to Lindsay discovering who she is, why she is so fiercely attracted to Adrian and who her father is. When most of those events unfold, they happen so quickly I was left with my head spinning. I wished there was more time devoted to her inner struggles with that or just coming to terms with her true family. I enjoyed the beginning and middle of this book, but because the ending happened in fast forward I was left disappointed.
Overall, this is a good book and I am interested to see where it goes from here, especially since Elijah’s story is next, but I was not blown away by it. If you are thinking about reading it then I would go ahead and give it a try or at least check out some other reviews before you make up your mind. It is an interesting world to get lost for a while and Adrian alone really is reading the book for, hehe.