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rclz's review against another edition
5.0
This was a good story. Good twist on the vampires legend. The twists and turns of the story were really well done. I'd get the next one if it were available on audible.
Peter Bradbury did a great job with the narration. Loved the way he sounded.
Peter Bradbury did a great job with the narration. Loved the way he sounded.
leelurface's review against another edition
4.0
I would detail review but I feel I couldn't give the complexity of the backstory and plot justice right at this moment ( I will have to come back)
Anyways this was an excellent Paranormal Romance book, which, I am finding harder and harder to locate lately.
I am buying the sequels ASAP.
Anyways this was an excellent Paranormal Romance book, which, I am finding harder and harder to locate lately.
I am buying the sequels ASAP.
alexiachantel's review against another edition
3.0
Castle has created a vampire world that mirrors ours. Just like different races Castle’s vampires belong to different dynasties with a hierarchy. This was an interesting set up; especially since the main character Tynan is at the bottom of the chain.
Despite being categorized as a bottom feeder Tynan is no weakling. A great character with depth and past hurts who needs someone to free him. That someone is Lily. A sweet name for a sweet innocent girl who has more power hidden inside than anyone has seen for a long time.
This book has set up the series well, introducing you to many characters that will pull you into their lives and make you want to know more about them. It will be interesting to see what comes next.
Despite being categorized as a bottom feeder Tynan is no weakling. A great character with depth and past hurts who needs someone to free him. That someone is Lily. A sweet name for a sweet innocent girl who has more power hidden inside than anyone has seen for a long time.
This book has set up the series well, introducing you to many characters that will pull you into their lives and make you want to know more about them. It will be interesting to see what comes next.
nelsonseye's review
3.0
Pretty good but kind of slow. Hard for me to wrap my brain around Tynan's motivations for staying with the Ptolemy.
b0okcupidity's review against another edition
4.0
Wow.
I am really surprised by how much I liked this book. It started out okay, and just got better and better. Some of the aspects that seemed to be heading into cliche territory veered at the last moment making it exciting and fun to read. It really picked up speed after page 200 and was not to be put down after that.
I'm back on the vamp wagon.
I am really surprised by how much I liked this book. It started out okay, and just got better and better. Some of the aspects that seemed to be heading into cliche territory veered at the last moment making it exciting and fun to read. It really picked up speed after page 200 and was not to be put down after that.
I'm back on the vamp wagon.
shelovestoread81's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the premise of this book and loved how Lily and Ty came together no matter what. I think this series is something that I am going to keep track of.
j_dyzzle's review against another edition
3.0
Very nice summer read. I've spent a lot of time in the back of the car in the past two weeks, and this was a nice way to pass the time. Not the most amazing or epic book ever written, but a nice romance for anyone who loves the supernatural or just some romance!
yohina1989's review
5.0
I don’t even know where to begin with the awesomeness that is this book!! Kendra Leigh Castle has created another paranormal world for me to fall in love with!! It’s been a while since I read a straight-up paranormal romance, but this one has reminded me of all the reasons I love the genre, and why vampires are my favorite paranormal heroes ever!
The most unique part of this series is the intricate world-building surrounding the vampire world, which sucked me in from the beginning. There were a lot to take in and understand, so I did take my time to read and digest it instead of just breezing through it. The motto of this world is – Blood is destiny. Your blood determines who you are in the vampire world. The vampire world is split into dynasties. Each dynasty has their own leader, origin, power, and most importantly, their mark. The world also has somewhat of a caste system with highbloods and lowbloods. The world-building was weaved seamlessly into the story and in no way took away from the romance. Just the opposite, the romance and all other was built around this world. While I took it slow trying to digest everything, the book was in no way confusing and there was no dumping of information. Instead, everything was revealed slowly so that the reader doesn’t feel at all overwhelmed.
Tynan MacGillivray is a Cait Sith, a lowblood that serves the Ptolemy, the oldest and most powerful of the vampire dynasties. He was a hunter for his queen, Arsinoe, but it was clear that most of the time he didn’t enjoy what he did. He only serves Arsinoe out of necessity to survive, and he knows that if he stays in the Arsinoe’s graces, he makes life easier for all the other Cait Sith that serves under the Ptolemy. Tynan’s story really broke my heart. He was a proud warrior who had been stepped on too many times, who was used to being treated like crap by the other dynasties because of his blood. He’s accepted his lot in life and is just trying to make the best of it. Sometimes it was frustrating watching him just quietly accepting how others demean him and other Cait Sith. To say he was a tortured and dark hero wouldn’t be fair to his past or any of the other Cait Sith. It was a heartbreaking journey watching him changing from making the best of what he has to actually deciding to fight against his oppressors. But I can’t forget the most important part. He purrs!!! I want to stroke him! *wink wink*
Lily Quinn had always been different. That difference made her an outcast from her adopted family. When she meets Tynan, she was instantly drawn to him, even knowing that he was dangerous, and he brought back childhood nightmares that had plagued her before. I’m always wary of “normal” human heroines being inducted into the paranormal world, because usually they can be annoying in their refusal to accept the existence of vampires and other creatures of the night, but Lily didn’t give me any problems. She accepted the existence of vampires rather quickly, because she herself has always felt the power within her that was beyond human. While Lily first comes off timid, it was fun to watch her slowly grow into her confidence and merge with her “dark” side, especially when it comes to the bedroom.
I really liked Lily and Tynan as a couple. First of all, their passion was smoking hot. I have no problems with insta-lust. It’s actually more of a given in paranormal romances, because destiny always plays somewhat of a role in bringing couples together. Tynan and Lily had that insta-lust aplenty, but both of them still fought it (futilely). When they finally give up fighting, let’s just say Ms. Castle made me a very happy camper. Most importantly are the emotional ties between Lily and Tynan. Lily’s beliefs also contrasted Tynan’s sharply. While Tynan was used to others mistreating him, Lily becomes angry on his behalf. I’m just glad that Lily chose him and gave him and the Cait Sith a fighting chance.
Lastly, it wouldn’t be a great paranormal series without amazing secondary characters. I’m in love with basically everyone that was introduced: Jaden, Damien, and Vlad. First of all, I’m always curious about what authors do with Dracula and I really liked Vlad, so I’m hoping he gets his book!! For Jaden and Damien, both Cait Sith like Tynan, they chose different paths from Tynan. I can’t wait to find out more about Jaden’s past in the next book, Midnight Awakening. As for Damien, his book Shadow Rising was the one that made me aware of this series. I definitely want to know all of his secrets. Even his name sounds hot. Damien Tremaine!
I highly highly recommend this book if you’re a fan of paranormal romance in any way shape or form. Besides, it’s about vampires! I’m all about vampires!! I feel like my review never do 5 star books any justice because I just can’t express how good it is! I can’t remember being so excited for a paranormal series since I read A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole. With an intricate world-building, complex characters, and fast-paced action, this has become another must-read series for me! Now I’m off to read Midnight Reckoning!
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The most unique part of this series is the intricate world-building surrounding the vampire world, which sucked me in from the beginning. There were a lot to take in and understand, so I did take my time to read and digest it instead of just breezing through it. The motto of this world is – Blood is destiny. Your blood determines who you are in the vampire world. The vampire world is split into dynasties. Each dynasty has their own leader, origin, power, and most importantly, their mark. The world also has somewhat of a caste system with highbloods and lowbloods. The world-building was weaved seamlessly into the story and in no way took away from the romance. Just the opposite, the romance and all other was built around this world. While I took it slow trying to digest everything, the book was in no way confusing and there was no dumping of information. Instead, everything was revealed slowly so that the reader doesn’t feel at all overwhelmed.
Tynan MacGillivray is a Cait Sith, a lowblood that serves the Ptolemy, the oldest and most powerful of the vampire dynasties. He was a hunter for his queen, Arsinoe, but it was clear that most of the time he didn’t enjoy what he did. He only serves Arsinoe out of necessity to survive, and he knows that if he stays in the Arsinoe’s graces, he makes life easier for all the other Cait Sith that serves under the Ptolemy. Tynan’s story really broke my heart. He was a proud warrior who had been stepped on too many times, who was used to being treated like crap by the other dynasties because of his blood. He’s accepted his lot in life and is just trying to make the best of it. Sometimes it was frustrating watching him just quietly accepting how others demean him and other Cait Sith. To say he was a tortured and dark hero wouldn’t be fair to his past or any of the other Cait Sith. It was a heartbreaking journey watching him changing from making the best of what he has to actually deciding to fight against his oppressors. But I can’t forget the most important part. He purrs!!! I want to stroke him! *wink wink*
Lily Quinn had always been different. That difference made her an outcast from her adopted family. When she meets Tynan, she was instantly drawn to him, even knowing that he was dangerous, and he brought back childhood nightmares that had plagued her before. I’m always wary of “normal” human heroines being inducted into the paranormal world, because usually they can be annoying in their refusal to accept the existence of vampires and other creatures of the night, but Lily didn’t give me any problems. She accepted the existence of vampires rather quickly, because she herself has always felt the power within her that was beyond human. While Lily first comes off timid, it was fun to watch her slowly grow into her confidence and merge with her “dark” side, especially when it comes to the bedroom.
I really liked Lily and Tynan as a couple. First of all, their passion was smoking hot. I have no problems with insta-lust. It’s actually more of a given in paranormal romances, because destiny always plays somewhat of a role in bringing couples together. Tynan and Lily had that insta-lust aplenty, but both of them still fought it (futilely). When they finally give up fighting, let’s just say Ms. Castle made me a very happy camper. Most importantly are the emotional ties between Lily and Tynan. Lily’s beliefs also contrasted Tynan’s sharply. While Tynan was used to others mistreating him, Lily becomes angry on his behalf. I’m just glad that Lily chose him and gave him and the Cait Sith a fighting chance.
Lastly, it wouldn’t be a great paranormal series without amazing secondary characters. I’m in love with basically everyone that was introduced: Jaden, Damien, and Vlad. First of all, I’m always curious about what authors do with Dracula and I really liked Vlad, so I’m hoping he gets his book!! For Jaden and Damien, both Cait Sith like Tynan, they chose different paths from Tynan. I can’t wait to find out more about Jaden’s past in the next book, Midnight Awakening. As for Damien, his book Shadow Rising was the one that made me aware of this series. I definitely want to know all of his secrets. Even his name sounds hot. Damien Tremaine!
I highly highly recommend this book if you’re a fan of paranormal romance in any way shape or form. Besides, it’s about vampires! I’m all about vampires!! I feel like my review never do 5 star books any justice because I just can’t express how good it is! I can’t remember being so excited for a paranormal series since I read A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole. With an intricate world-building, complex characters, and fast-paced action, this has become another must-read series for me! Now I’m off to read Midnight Reckoning!
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