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silreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know if it's because I've been so tired lately but man it felt like it took forever to get to the good parts not to mention the end.
I will give book 2 a chance. Mostly because now I need to know what will happand en between Dorian, Kiyo and Eugenie.
I will give book 2 a chance. Mostly because now I need to know what will happand en between Dorian, Kiyo and Eugenie.
linabird03's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bewitched_bibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jessicaalexander95's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. Richelle Mead really excels at urban fantasy and this is no exception. I love the sexy magical elements of this book and the main character is a badass
witchylevy's review against another edition
5.0
This is about a human shaman who comes to find that she is more than just human. Will she let this dictate her fate? She spends this book trying to save a young teen girl abducted by gentry (fey). She starts a relationship with a kitsune (fox shifter). She is manipulated/ taught by one of the gentry. I'm interested in seeing where the story line will take her but I hope she gets smarter than to allow herself to be constantly manipulated by those around her.
kimbapnboba's review against another edition
1.0
couldn't get past chapter 3 after attempting to read this book 5 times. It's just boring. Nothing grabs me to continue reading.
sarahover1012's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first adult novel by Richelle Mead that I've read. I've read all of her Vampire Academy books, so I wasn't really sure what to expect with this. Eugenie Markham is a shaman. She dispells faeries back to the Otherworld or Underworld when they start causing trouble in the human world. When she notices more and more of them knowing her real name she starts to question what is happening.
I really liked this book. I think that Mead did a good job of having Eugenie come across as a strong character, powerful, she's good at what she does. I like it when the character is really good at their job and we actually see them being really good at their job. I hate it when authors talk up the hero/heroine and then through the whole book we only see them fail. Not so for Eugenie. In fact, she's called upon to use her skills and talents repeatedly throughout the book in order to protect herself from the "Gentry" (fae).
The world Mead created was very well thought out and intricate. I liked the idea of evry ruler having their land conform to their likes.
I would say that this book is definitely the world builder. There's not a big conflict throughout that's solved by the end, instead we see the start of the conflict and Eugenie dealing with it and her new powers, but nothing is resolved. I think this is going to be a case where it takes the entirety of the series (4 books) to finish everything that was started here.
Already, I have my opinion that I like Dorian better than Kiyo. I know the love triangles are always debated so why not have my own opinion? Dorian, for all that Eugenie claims she does trust him, seems the most trustworthy, therefore the one with Eugenie's best interest at heart. We know the lie that Kiyo tells and even though Eugenie forgives him doesn't negate that it was there, yet she trusts him more that Dorian. I think she needs to take a step back and look at this fact. Of course, this too will probably only be resolved in the last book.
I'm very interested in continuing the series. I'm glad that it's already complete that way there will be no waiting to find out what happens next. Until Then!
I really liked this book. I think that Mead did a good job of having Eugenie come across as a strong character, powerful, she's good at what she does. I like it when the character is really good at their job and we actually see them being really good at their job. I hate it when authors talk up the hero/heroine and then through the whole book we only see them fail. Not so for Eugenie. In fact, she's called upon to use her skills and talents repeatedly throughout the book in order to protect herself from the "Gentry" (fae).
The world Mead created was very well thought out and intricate. I liked the idea of evry ruler having their land conform to their likes.
I would say that this book is definitely the world builder. There's not a big conflict throughout that's solved by the end, instead we see the start of the conflict and Eugenie dealing with it and her new powers, but nothing is resolved. I think this is going to be a case where it takes the entirety of the series (4 books) to finish everything that was started here.
Already, I have my opinion that I like Dorian better than Kiyo. I know the love triangles are always debated so why not have my own opinion? Dorian, for all that Eugenie claims she does trust him, seems the most trustworthy, therefore the one with Eugenie's best interest at heart. We know the lie that Kiyo tells and even though Eugenie forgives him doesn't negate that it was there, yet she trusts him more that Dorian. I think she needs to take a step back and look at this fact. Of course, this too will probably only be resolved in the last book.
I'm very interested in continuing the series. I'm glad that it's already complete that way there will be no waiting to find out what happens next. Until Then!
jillyrabb101's review against another edition
5.0
Richelle Mead does a very good job in making a clear and different voice for each of her book series. She also somehow is able to be age appropriate for her YA series and borderline X rated for some adult series. I've read this trilogy twice, years apart and enjoyed it both times!
psinghjagpal3's review against another edition
4.0
spoiler: I love this book. Love the character who has that inner struggle. Who really contemplates her life and all the issues with it. I love how the author plays with the character. Not to mention the hot n heavy scenes. I just hope my girl in the end, picks the fox. For plot, this was GREAT. I was eagerily devouring every single page, didnt even notice who was the person behind the attacks. This book kept me on my toes, i hope book 2 isnt disappointing !