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jkfugitt's review
4.0
Of all the Christine Feehan stories concerning Carpathians, I loved this novella. A strong woman and a more easy-going male. Perfect. Loved the story.
The second part of this book was a novella bay Marjorie M. Liu called A Dream of Stone and Shadow. I loved it. It made me want to check out more of Liu's writing. The characters were interesting, both strong in will and compassion. I loved Charlie. His and Aggie's romance was very sweet and strong.
The second part of this book was a novella bay Marjorie M. Liu called A Dream of Stone and Shadow. I loved it. It made me want to check out more of Liu's writing. The characters were interesting, both strong in will and compassion. I loved Charlie. His and Aggie's romance was very sweet and strong.
tasha_fullybooked's review
3.0
I only read Dark Dream and not the Dirk & Steele story. This Carpathian story was rather short and to the point; which is not necessarily a bad thing. Overall it was okay; not my favorite.
tomokizu's review
4.0
I don't know which story I enjoy more but I can definitly say, that I love them both. If you never read any of the stories in both series, this is a good book to start. The stories are not the first in the series, but they give a good example of how these authors write.
amyiw's review
5.0
The Feehan story was one of her better Carpathian stories. The story is of an ancient that was sent out to the far reaches by the father of the current prince, Mikhail(sp?). He doesn't know the new prince or his life mate. He is traveling back to the homeland to meet them then meet the dawn. For him the darkness is close and he has lived long enough. On his way home, he happens upon Sara and realizes he has found his life mate.
Sara has been pursued by a vampire for her whole life. She has psychic powers, one of touch. Her parents were archeologist and during a dig, they find an object that links Sara to Falco. She dreams of him for years but when they meet, he is sucking blood and looks like a deranged monster. She doesn't even recognize him.
The Majorie M. Liu book introduced me to a new series, Dirk and Steele. I already had 2 of her books on my shelf but have started to get the others too. For me, it was that good. A captured creature of a witch is only able to escape his nightmare when dead. His body regenerates. In his non-coporeal form he finds a tortured kid and then goes about finding someone who can help her escape her prison. After searching each time he is dead and giving the girl hope, he finally finds a Dirk & Steele employee, who never gives up. He connects with her and from there talks her into finding and saving the child. She not only wants to save the child but find out more about this ghost and how to save him. I loved it. I've since read the first two books; #1 is good but #2 was great. I will continue to read this series. This story was the 4th story of the series.
Sara has been pursued by a vampire for her whole life. She has psychic powers, one of touch. Her parents were archeologist and during a dig, they find an object that links Sara to Falco. She dreams of him for years but when they meet, he is sucking blood and looks like a deranged monster. She doesn't even recognize him.
The Majorie M. Liu book introduced me to a new series, Dirk and Steele. I already had 2 of her books on my shelf but have started to get the others too. For me, it was that good. A captured creature of a witch is only able to escape his nightmare when dead. His body regenerates. In his non-coporeal form he finds a tortured kid and then goes about finding someone who can help her escape her prison. After searching each time he is dead and giving the girl hope, he finally finds a Dirk & Steele employee, who never gives up. He connects with her and from there talks her into finding and saving the child. She not only wants to save the child but find out more about this ghost and how to save him. I loved it. I've since read the first two books; #1 is good but #2 was great. I will continue to read this series. This story was the 4th story of the series.
joyful808's review
3.0
Good for and escape. . .literary vacation. quick read. not too much substance.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Such good novellas, I mixed the second with another, but I knew that I loved it, and yeah, they were both fantastic!!!
susanbevans's review
3.0
Originally Read June 2008
Review for Christine Feehan's Dark Dreams.
This one was a little different from the other Dark Carpathian books, but I really enjoyed it. I like that we are getting to the stories of the true ancients, at last! I can't wait to start the next book.
Review for Christine Feehan's Dark Dreams.
This one was a little different from the other Dark Carpathian books, but I really enjoyed it. I like that we are getting to the stories of the true ancients, at last! I can't wait to start the next book.
suzjustsuz's review
4.0
I read the Carpathian #7 story and that is what this review is of.
I actually liked this little novella better than all the previous offerings in this series, although it was only half as long. The characters were more likeable and there was more action.
Falcon is, as of this writing, now my favorite male character in this series. One of my issues with some of these guys has been their propensity to play sinful omission games with the females as a manipulative device while still insisting they can't lie to their lifemates. There's none of that from Falcon. He's straight up and forthright through and through, and he's rewarded with a mate who gives it up 100% without reservation out of the gate.
Now that's romance.
Sara is no whiner either. She's been the first female protagonist in this series so far that doesn't waste all together too much time either succumbing to their fears, whining about the injustice of it all, or petulantly avoiding reality and making matters worse just because they prefer their denial (I really hate female characters like that). Sara is no nonsense and has no time for self deception in the name of the illusion of independence, which ultimately makes her the most independent and strongest of all so far.
The action is nearly non-stop, previous characters are brought back into play, and the series has returned to the Carpathian Mountains, which has a kind of coming home feel to it.
If you're only counting #1-7, this is my favorite so far.
I actually liked this little novella better than all the previous offerings in this series, although it was only half as long. The characters were more likeable and there was more action.
Falcon is, as of this writing, now my favorite male character in this series. One of my issues with some of these guys has been their propensity to play sinful omission games with the females as a manipulative device while still insisting they can't lie to their lifemates. There's none of that from Falcon. He's straight up and forthright through and through, and he's rewarded with a mate who gives it up 100% without reservation out of the gate.
Now that's romance.
Sara is no whiner either. She's been the first female protagonist in this series so far that doesn't waste all together too much time either succumbing to their fears, whining about the injustice of it all, or petulantly avoiding reality and making matters worse just because they prefer their denial (I really hate female characters like that). Sara is no nonsense and has no time for self deception in the name of the illusion of independence, which ultimately makes her the most independent and strongest of all so far.
The action is nearly non-stop, previous characters are brought back into play, and the series has returned to the Carpathian Mountains, which has a kind of coming home feel to it.
If you're only counting #1-7, this is my favorite so far.