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renpuspita's review against another edition
4.0
Mira's war with naturi (a fey-like creature) continue in the second installment of Dark Days, Dayhunter. I admit, I'm a little bit confused when read this, because I read the first book, Nightwalker almost a year ago. Dayhunter is a book that better to not read standalone, therefore you must read Nightwalker first to understand :
- Who Mira is
- Who Danaus is
- What are nightwalker and naturi
- What are The Elders and Coven
Assuming people who read this review already read Nightwalker, but not read Dayhunter yet, Mira go to Venice to met the Coven for explanation. Just for her to know that they somehow struck a bargain with naturi, nightwalker's archenemy. Mira also found herself forge an uneasy alliance with Danaus, a vampire hunter. We will know what he exactly is, a part human and part something that stronger than naturi and nightwalker. Mira's hand already full with naturi, her obedience to the Coven (kinda like vampire's ruler), and she also take care "her new family". And once again she got her teeth kicked, for Mira doesn't have control over herself, everyone have their own agenda about her.
I almost sorry for Mira. The way Ms Drake write her insight, her emotion, all feel raw for me. We will understand Mira's rage, her loyalty to those she consider family, her forced loyalty to her maker, Jabari and Sadira, her stubbornes to defend earth from naturi. Mira look strong, yet she full of flaws, sometimes we see her at her weakest condition. Sometimes I just hope she will be happy, but so much question about Mira left unanswered. I think I will know it from the next book
There's scene that maybe some readers will see it as infidelity, when Mira have sex with Nicolai, a lycan that she save from Jabari. While maybe readers want her to be with Danaus, but from the first Mira doesn't hide a fact that she's promiscuous, she doesn't shy away from her sexuality. So, her sex scene with Nicolai is the way she take comfort from another being, to escape from blood and horror she must face. Beside, she and Danaus still enemy, and in the end of the book, they are still plan to kill each other.
Dayhunter, and Dark Days series in particular is perfect if you want your urban fantasy dark and gritty. You want your vampire sensual but so lethal, they don't hesitate to be killing machine. Again, Ms Drake prove that she once of author that make vampire world will proudly admit, she make them like what they are.
- Who Mira is
- Who Danaus is
- What are nightwalker and naturi
- What are The Elders and Coven
Assuming people who read this review already read Nightwalker, but not read Dayhunter yet, Mira go to Venice to met the Coven for explanation. Just for her to know that they somehow struck a bargain with naturi, nightwalker's archenemy. Mira also found herself forge an uneasy alliance with Danaus, a vampire hunter. We will know what he exactly is, a part human and part something that stronger than naturi and nightwalker. Mira's hand already full with naturi, her obedience to the Coven (kinda like vampire's ruler), and she also take care "her new family". And once again she got her teeth kicked, for Mira doesn't have control over herself, everyone have their own agenda about her.
I almost sorry for Mira. The way Ms Drake write her insight, her emotion, all feel raw for me. We will understand Mira's rage, her loyalty to those she consider family, her forced loyalty to her maker, Jabari and Sadira, her stubbornes to defend earth from naturi. Mira look strong, yet she full of flaws, sometimes we see her at her weakest condition. Sometimes I just hope she will be happy, but so much question about Mira left unanswered. I think I will know it from the next book
There's scene that maybe some readers will see it as infidelity, when Mira have sex with Nicolai, a lycan that she save from Jabari. While maybe readers want her to be with Danaus, but from the first Mira doesn't hide a fact that she's promiscuous, she doesn't shy away from her sexuality. So, her sex scene with Nicolai is the way she take comfort from another being, to escape from blood and horror she must face. Beside, she and Danaus still enemy, and in the end of the book, they are still plan to kill each other.
Dayhunter, and Dark Days series in particular is perfect if you want your urban fantasy dark and gritty. You want your vampire sensual but so lethal, they don't hesitate to be killing machine. Again, Ms Drake prove that she once of author that make vampire world will proudly admit, she make them like what they are.
mitabird's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
tynga's review against another edition
4.0
Dayhunter starts right after the failed attempt, by the Naturi, to break the seal and even though Mira win this battle, the war is far from being over. Not only does Mira have to fight the Naturi, she also have to watch her back because Jabari, her former mentor, also wants a piece of her, namely her head, preferably on a plate or a spike.
At the beginning, Mira is summoned by the Nightwalkers Council to Italy and brings Danaus, Vampire Hunter and Tristan, her new protégé, along for the ride. At destination, quite a few unpleasant surprises awaits our heroes and one in particular Mira wouldn’t have believed if she hadn’t see it with her own eyes.
This book is mostly about secret agendas, treason, unknown threats and power struggles. Our red-haired girl does her best to untangle this mess and protect everyone in the process, but nothing is as it seems and like in every war, there are casualties.
In this round, we got to meet some great new characters, including two werewolves and an handful of interesting vampires. I can’t wait to know more about Nicolai and Valerio a bit more. Danaus is still my favorite though, and I really want him to end up with Mira!
The end was indeed one epic battle with surprises, injuries and death. I won’t tell you if Mira succeeded in stopping the seal from being broken, but I will tell you that I didn’t expect what happened. The war isn’t over and some enemies still need to be dealt with, but overall, this chapter wrapped-up nicely, with promises of more adventures.
At the beginning, Mira is summoned by the Nightwalkers Council to Italy and brings Danaus, Vampire Hunter and Tristan, her new protégé, along for the ride. At destination, quite a few unpleasant surprises awaits our heroes and one in particular Mira wouldn’t have believed if she hadn’t see it with her own eyes.
This book is mostly about secret agendas, treason, unknown threats and power struggles. Our red-haired girl does her best to untangle this mess and protect everyone in the process, but nothing is as it seems and like in every war, there are casualties.
In this round, we got to meet some great new characters, including two werewolves and an handful of interesting vampires. I can’t wait to know more about Nicolai and Valerio a bit more. Danaus is still my favorite though, and I really want him to end up with Mira!
The end was indeed one epic battle with surprises, injuries and death. I won’t tell you if Mira succeeded in stopping the seal from being broken, but I will tell you that I didn’t expect what happened. The war isn’t over and some enemies still need to be dealt with, but overall, this chapter wrapped-up nicely, with promises of more adventures.
catwithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Nach den schrecklichen Ereignissen in England müssen sich Mira und Danaus auf nach Venedig machen, denn der Konvent erwartet ihr erscheinen. Mira würde überall hin reisen nur nicht am liebsten dorthin. In Venedig bekommt es Mira mit mehr Enthüllungen und Ereignissen zu tun als ihr lieb ist. Zum einen erfährt sie was Danaus wirklich ist. Und dann gibt es noch eine Naturi, die sich beim Konvent aufhält, als sie erfährt was das zu bedeuten hat, schwirrt Mira der Kopf. Wäre das nicht schon genug will Jabari ihren Tod. Hinzu kommt dass Mira Tristan vor den Höflingen des Konvents schützen will und dabei eine folgenschwere Entscheidung trifft. Während der Schlacht am Kolosseum entwickelt sich alles anderes als Mira wollte, denn die Naturi sind ein Schritt weiter und Jabari hat Mira da wo er sie gern haben wollte.
Mira stürzt hier quasi täglich in einen Kampf. Erholungsphasen sind hier recht rar gesät und wenn werden Geheimnisse in Form von Gesprächen enthüllt. Mira erfährt schon im Band 1 dass sie nicht nur eine Schöpferin hatte sondern gleich 3 und diese können sie alle Kontrollieren. Warum Danaus sie auch kontrollieren kann erfährt man in diesem Band auch und ich war kaum überrascht da man gleichzeitig erfährt was er zum Teil ist.
Zwischen Mira und Danaus entwickelt sich Vertrauen, denn sie ergänzen sich sehr gut im Kampf und Mira vertraut ihm auch soweit tagsüber, dass er sie im Schlaf nicht umbringt. Die Neckereien bei Gesprächen zaubern immer wieder ein Schmunzeln auf den Lippen. Ich bin gespannt wie es mit den beiden weiter geht und auch ob die Naturi es schaffen wieder auf die Erde zu wandeln.
Mira stürzt hier quasi täglich in einen Kampf. Erholungsphasen sind hier recht rar gesät und wenn werden Geheimnisse in Form von Gesprächen enthüllt. Mira erfährt schon im Band 1 dass sie nicht nur eine Schöpferin hatte sondern gleich 3 und diese können sie alle Kontrollieren. Warum Danaus sie auch kontrollieren kann erfährt man in diesem Band auch und ich war kaum überrascht da man gleichzeitig erfährt was er zum Teil ist.
Zwischen Mira und Danaus entwickelt sich Vertrauen, denn sie ergänzen sich sehr gut im Kampf und Mira vertraut ihm auch soweit tagsüber, dass er sie im Schlaf nicht umbringt. Die Neckereien bei Gesprächen zaubern immer wieder ein Schmunzeln auf den Lippen. Ich bin gespannt wie es mit den beiden weiter geht und auch ob die Naturi es schaffen wieder auf die Erde zu wandeln.
ibeeeg's review against another edition
4.0
Full Review:
http://ibeeeg.blogspot.com/2009/07/dayhunter-by-jocelynn-drake.html
Dayhunter stayed true to the theme of the Dark Days. It stayed true to Mira and her fight against the Naturi. It stayed true to the action. It stayed true to Nightwalkers.
I liked Mira.
I liked Danaus.
I liked Jabari.
I liked the story.
I liked the tension between Mira and those in the Coven. There is tension for Mira as she does not know who to trust...Jabari? Danaus? Who?
Dayhunter was far more focused on the chase...the need to beat the Naturi. It was far more focused on the action than the relationships. We do indeed meet knew characters. We do indeed learn more about Danaus. We do indeed learn more about Mira. I, however, am a relationship girl. I like to read about growth in a relationship - an attachment of sorts. Dayhunter did not provide relationship growth or even character growth.
Yet, with that said, I see the relationship with Mira and Danaus as one that needs time to grow, time to replace suspicion and distrust with trust and need. Yeah, as I reflect, I am glad that the relationship between Mira and Danaus grows slowly instead of at rapid speed.
Dayhunter was more a story of Mira's fight for truth, protection, survival and responsibility. She is alone...alone emotionally.
http://ibeeeg.blogspot.com/2009/07/dayhunter-by-jocelynn-drake.html
Dayhunter stayed true to the theme of the Dark Days. It stayed true to Mira and her fight against the Naturi. It stayed true to the action. It stayed true to Nightwalkers.
I liked Mira.
I liked Danaus.
I liked Jabari.
I liked the story.
I liked the tension between Mira and those in the Coven. There is tension for Mira as she does not know who to trust...Jabari? Danaus? Who?
Dayhunter was far more focused on the chase...the need to beat the Naturi. It was far more focused on the action than the relationships. We do indeed meet knew characters. We do indeed learn more about Danaus. We do indeed learn more about Mira. I, however, am a relationship girl. I like to read about growth in a relationship - an attachment of sorts. Dayhunter did not provide relationship growth or even character growth.
Yet, with that said, I see the relationship with Mira and Danaus as one that needs time to grow, time to replace suspicion and distrust with trust and need. Yeah, as I reflect, I am glad that the relationship between Mira and Danaus grows slowly instead of at rapid speed.
Dayhunter was more a story of Mira's fight for truth, protection, survival and responsibility. She is alone...alone emotionally.
malberto's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one more than the first, it's still a little predictable but there was more world building and I empathized more with Mira.
As in the first book some questions were answered at the cost of more being created, this one at leas has a resolution, one thing that bothered me in the first was that it just ended, with no clear conclusion to the storyline.
Now I really hope the origins of Danaus is better explored in the future books, no one likes a tease Jocelynn.
As in the first book some questions were answered at the cost of more being created, this one at leas has a resolution, one thing that bothered me in the first was that it just ended, with no clear conclusion to the storyline.
Now I really hope the origins of Danaus is better explored in the future books, no one likes a tease Jocelynn.
liliandherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Reread: May 19, 2015
This time reading Dayhunter I was able to detach myself from the characters and comprehensively experience the book. I think one of the major problems I had with the series the first time was that I was too invested in Mira and her tragedy of a life. Now I can appreciate a more well-rounded view of the world without getting hung up on the little details that affect Mira's life.
Saying that I don't think I would give this installment 5 stars now. I didn't enjoy it enough for it to warrant that extra star. It didn't have that extraordinary factor this time.
First read: June 6, 2009
Some authors fast-forward through years, other few months, but Jocelynn Drake only skipped a few recovery hours from the very end of her debut-novel Nightwalker to continue the series in Dayhunter. Just hours after the carnage with the naturi, Mira and Tristan are already hunting and trying to overcome as much of the after-shock of the battle; to confront their next challenge, The Coven. In many ways this sequel canters around Mira's and Danaus's "relationship"; but there are still a bundle of memories that Mira cannot recall from Machu Picchu or from her human times, without a little shove of her past; read Rowe. Now that Rowe has become somewhat of an obstacle in Mira's fight for survival, there is no questioning the connection he bears, with Mira's memories.
In Dayhunter you grasp more of a background of the some of the character's that have a place in The Coven's game, mostly though: Mira, Danaus, and Rowe. Like from the synopsis on the back cover, you get to find out what Danaus truly is besides human; and it's nothing Mira initially anticipated. As I mentioned before, there are events in this novel that mainly center around the hunter and the Fire Starter, and that effects their "relationship" in a way that: if one were to become furious about a certain happening or because of one specific person, the other would sometimes unintentionally put out the "fire" to the other's rage.
I have to say that in this novel of dark pleasure, blood and violence, that there are many sides to deal with, when it comes to being a nightwalker. For example: "the complete lack of remorse" Mira feels after a bloodbath in Venice, the joy she feels of an act "laughing like a madwoman struck by the moon." How can she compare that to what she thought she knew about what it took to just survive? To having something that would have horrified her to do, now be a constant happening. To not have your conscience there, when you thought it would be there the most, nagging at you. Now it's missing; and it's disappearence is what petrifies you the most, because without having to think about facing the consequences...What exactly is going to tell you when you've crossed the line from sanity to becoming a "madwoman"?
The series does have a sort of double-meaning to it, also. In this particular sequel you get a deeper sense of Mira becoming just a weapon and the ability of not just taking care of her own survival, but also of the creatures she has now sworn to protect with her life. I would say it isn't possible for this book to be stand-alone, because you will need to have a sense of history before going any further into the series.
My review leaves a lot left to desire of the novel but not nearly enough as to what the book has to offer.
This time reading Dayhunter I was able to detach myself from the characters and comprehensively experience the book. I think one of the major problems I had with the series the first time was that I was too invested in Mira and her tragedy of a life. Now I can appreciate a more well-rounded view of the world without getting hung up on the little details that affect Mira's life.
Saying that I don't think I would give this installment 5 stars now. I didn't enjoy it enough for it to warrant that extra star. It didn't have that extraordinary factor this time.
First read: June 6, 2009
Some authors fast-forward through years, other few months, but Jocelynn Drake only skipped a few recovery hours from the very end of her debut-novel Nightwalker to continue the series in Dayhunter. Just hours after the carnage with the naturi, Mira and Tristan are already hunting and trying to overcome as much of the after-shock of the battle; to confront their next challenge, The Coven. In many ways this sequel canters around Mira's and Danaus's "relationship"; but there are still a bundle of memories that Mira cannot recall from Machu Picchu or from her human times, without a little shove of her past; read Rowe. Now that Rowe has become somewhat of an obstacle in Mira's fight for survival, there is no questioning the connection he bears, with Mira's memories.
In Dayhunter you grasp more of a background of the some of the character's that have a place in The Coven's game, mostly though: Mira, Danaus, and Rowe. Like from the synopsis on the back cover, you get to find out what Danaus truly is besides human; and it's nothing Mira initially anticipated. As I mentioned before, there are events in this novel that mainly center around the hunter and the Fire Starter, and that effects their "relationship" in a way that: if one were to become furious about a certain happening or because of one specific person, the other would sometimes unintentionally put out the "fire" to the other's rage.
I have to say that in this novel of dark pleasure, blood and violence, that there are many sides to deal with, when it comes to being a nightwalker. For example: "the complete lack of remorse" Mira feels after a bloodbath in Venice, the joy she feels of an act "laughing like a madwoman struck by the moon." How can she compare that to what she thought she knew about what it took to just survive? To having something that would have horrified her to do, now be a constant happening. To not have your conscience there, when you thought it would be there the most, nagging at you. Now it's missing; and it's disappearence is what petrifies you the most, because without having to think about facing the consequences...What exactly is going to tell you when you've crossed the line from sanity to becoming a "madwoman"?
The series does have a sort of double-meaning to it, also. In this particular sequel you get a deeper sense of Mira becoming just a weapon and the ability of not just taking care of her own survival, but also of the creatures she has now sworn to protect with her life. I would say it isn't possible for this book to be stand-alone, because you will need to have a sense of history before going any further into the series.
My review leaves a lot left to desire of the novel but not nearly enough as to what the book has to offer.
amym84's review
4.0
I was really surprised I liked [b:Nightwalker|2424168|Nightwalker (Dark Days, #1)|Jocelynn Drake|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1307601900s/2424168.jpg|2431355] as much as I did, but when I finished I couldn't wait to continue reading the series. Dayhunter picks up right where Nightwalker left off. Mira, Danaus, Tristan, etc. have just finished fighting the Naturi in London and now they are being summond to Venice to the Coven. Mira knows that nothing good will come of this trip. Besides the threat of the Naturi opening the seal, Mira is pretty sure multiple Coven members want her dead. When she gets to Venice, Mira finds herself being pulled in all different directions and doesn't know which side to choose.
So far, with just the first two books, this series has been a lesson in deception. It's very difficult for Mira, and the readers, to know who to trust. Probably done on purpose by Jocelynn Drake, this tactic forces both the readers and Mira to depend / trust Danaus. These two started out as enemies, but you can see through their interactions they are starting to soften towards one another more. The misconceptions they each had about the other are being proven not quite as true as they thought and I enjoy reading this realization come to light.
While things are not over between the Nightwalkers and the Naturi, there is definitely more closure at the end of this book than the first. I am very interested to see where our characters are taken in the next book [b:Dawnbreaker|6289935|Dawnbreaker (Dark Days, #3)|Jocelynn Drake|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349566314s/6289935.jpg|6474292]. I'm really happy I started this book with the entire series complete. I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series before picking this one up. There's just to much that blurs over from that first book into this book.
So far, with just the first two books, this series has been a lesson in deception. It's very difficult for Mira, and the readers, to know who to trust. Probably done on purpose by Jocelynn Drake, this tactic forces both the readers and Mira to depend / trust Danaus. These two started out as enemies, but you can see through their interactions they are starting to soften towards one another more. The misconceptions they each had about the other are being proven not quite as true as they thought and I enjoy reading this realization come to light.
While things are not over between the Nightwalkers and the Naturi, there is definitely more closure at the end of this book than the first. I am very interested to see where our characters are taken in the next book [b:Dawnbreaker|6289935|Dawnbreaker (Dark Days, #3)|Jocelynn Drake|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349566314s/6289935.jpg|6474292]. I'm really happy I started this book with the entire series complete. I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series before picking this one up. There's just to much that blurs over from that first book into this book.
rosetyper9's review
5.0
I am two books into this series and already in love. I just can't get enough of these UF/PNR meshes. This book has a UF feel with enough of the sensual not to be a tease. I love the characters, the drama, and the plot of this book....so basically everything.
I think Mira is pretty bad ass as well as Danaus. We find out what he is in this book and I get kind of angry because he is (not going to tell you) something that everyone she be shunning, not him getting to shun everyone else. I also got mad about half way through the book when he did something that just wasn't kosher, with Mira or with me. I was totally feeling the same thing that Mira was feeling as I was reading. This author has that ability, so watch out.
There is also a scene towards the end that is a little like, wtf? I get why it's there but I also am thinking the author needed to throw some smex in there. I listed the few things that pinched my nerves but that doesn't mean I don't adore this book. They already set it up for the next book and I can't wait to see what will happen in Mira's world next.
I think Mira is pretty bad ass as well as Danaus. We find out what he is in this book and I get kind of angry because he is (not going to tell you) something that everyone she be shunning, not him getting to shun everyone else. I also got mad about half way through the book when he did something that just wasn't kosher, with Mira or with me. I was totally feeling the same thing that Mira was feeling as I was reading. This author has that ability, so watch out.
There is also a scene towards the end that is a little like, wtf? I get why it's there but I also am thinking the author needed to throw some smex in there. I listed the few things that pinched my nerves but that doesn't mean I don't adore this book. They already set it up for the next book and I can't wait to see what will happen in Mira's world next.
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