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doloresofcourse's review
2.0
I have read novels 1-3 because. I honestly don't understand how this series of books is so highly rated on Goodreads. They aren't good. The characters are dull and have zero chemistry. And it's the same types of characters with the same types of plots over and over. I really like The Scarletti Curse which is why I decided to try her other series. It's like they weren't written by the same person. I give up.
perfectlymisaligned's review
3.0
There is relatively little action in this book. The main focus being the relationship between Aidan & Alex. The interaction between them...the constant back and forth of Aidan trying to get Alex to obey his every command, and Alex whining about everything under the sun... got more than a bit repetitive by about page 200. And while i loved Aidan, Alex got on my last nerve. Having said that, it was an overall enjoyable, light read. Better than the previous book in the series.
crystalballer83's review
4.0
Alexandria is super annoying and I want to smack her. I'd have given this book 5 stars rather than 4 if she hadn't been such a brat.
murkymaster's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alyson7's review
5.0
After her parents died in a tragic car accident, twenty-three year old Alexandria Houton has been left to take care of her younger brother. They live a difficult life, having to live in the poorest part of San Francisco where Alexandria constantly worries about her brother's safety. All romance has been placed on the backburner. Instead, she hopes to land a good job in order to give her brother a good life.
During a job interview, her brother gets kidnapped by a vampire. Desperate to find him, Alexandria ventures into the vampire's lair despite having no way to defeat him but hopes to buy her brother some time to escape. Luckily for the both of them a hunter appears, Adrian Savage, a Carpathian with ancient powers. He quickly defeats the vampire. He is about to destroy Alexandria as well, thinking that she had been turned into a vampire, when something stops him. He suddenly starts to see colour for the first time in centuries. That could only mean one thing... Alexandria is his lifemate. Now, he must protect her at all costs, but Alexandria does not accept Adrian's ways nor his claims.
When I finished the first novel in the series, Dark Prince, I was completely sure that I was never going to finish the series. After all, there are over thirty books (and counting) to this series and I have the notorious bad habit of never finishing a series even if I like it. This series might be an exception. This book was just as good as the first one (I skipped over the second book for now), and if the other books in the series are as good as these two are, I will likely finish them all.
I am beginning to see a bit of a formulaic plot structure to these books, but based on the genre of the books (supernatural romance), it is well suited. These books are the equivalent to eating candy. Are they formulaic? Sure. Is the romance the main focus of the plotline and the vampires are just there to add excitement to the plot? Again, yes. But, the reading experience is delightful and the words just leap right off the page.
Alexandria falls into the trap of not being a very bright protagonist. Her love for her brother is compelling, but it causes her to make absolutely stupid choices in order to assert her independence. Also, it allows for a bit more intrigue to the plot. After all, if characters always made the right decision 100% of the time, most of the time there would be no story. And Adrian also falls into the trap of being a bit two-dimensional with his only thoughts being Alexandria and keeping everyone safe. It would've been nice for him to have other thoughts.
Even so, I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait to read the other books in the series.
During a job interview, her brother gets kidnapped by a vampire. Desperate to find him, Alexandria ventures into the vampire's lair despite having no way to defeat him but hopes to buy her brother some time to escape. Luckily for the both of them a hunter appears, Adrian Savage, a Carpathian with ancient powers. He quickly defeats the vampire. He is about to destroy Alexandria as well, thinking that she had been turned into a vampire, when something stops him. He suddenly starts to see colour for the first time in centuries. That could only mean one thing... Alexandria is his lifemate. Now, he must protect her at all costs, but Alexandria does not accept Adrian's ways nor his claims.
When I finished the first novel in the series, Dark Prince, I was completely sure that I was never going to finish the series. After all, there are over thirty books (and counting) to this series and I have the notorious bad habit of never finishing a series even if I like it. This series might be an exception. This book was just as good as the first one (I skipped over the second book for now), and if the other books in the series are as good as these two are, I will likely finish them all.
I am beginning to see a bit of a formulaic plot structure to these books, but based on the genre of the books (supernatural romance), it is well suited. These books are the equivalent to eating candy. Are they formulaic? Sure. Is the romance the main focus of the plotline and the vampires are just there to add excitement to the plot? Again, yes. But, the reading experience is delightful and the words just leap right off the page.
Alexandria falls into the trap of not being a very bright protagonist. Her love for her brother is compelling, but it causes her to make absolutely stupid choices in order to assert her independence. Also, it allows for a bit more intrigue to the plot. After all, if characters always made the right decision 100% of the time, most of the time there would be no story. And Adrian also falls into the trap of being a bit two-dimensional with his only thoughts being Alexandria and keeping everyone safe. It would've been nice for him to have other thoughts.
Even so, I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait to read the other books in the series.
can_i_read's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bookdrgn's review
5.0
This is a very polarising book in Feehan fan groups. I fall on the love it side.
Alex has the most human reaction to being converted than any other born human lifemate. Add to that, her conversion happened under terrifying circumstances and this diminutive woman has steel in her blood.
Aidan is arrogant, a common Carpathian male trait, confident and weary. Alex comes into his life at the right time and brings along a younger brother. I love that Joshua is written as his age in mannerisms and speech. He’s not a genius, too precocious or too babyish.
Alexandria navigating the many things going on in her world - becoming Carpathian, being unable to care for her brother through the day, feeling like her position as his caregiver is being usurped by Aidans staff and liking said staff makes her a very likeable character.
Alex has the most human reaction to being converted than any other born human lifemate. Add to that, her conversion happened under terrifying circumstances and this diminutive woman has steel in her blood.
Aidan is arrogant, a common Carpathian male trait, confident and weary. Alex comes into his life at the right time and brings along a younger brother. I love that Joshua is written as his age in mannerisms and speech. He’s not a genius, too precocious or too babyish.
Alexandria navigating the many things going on in her world - becoming Carpathian, being unable to care for her brother through the day, feeling like her position as his caregiver is being usurped by Aidans staff and liking said staff makes her a very likeable character.
bookishbynature's review
5.0
The story checked all my boxes. A strong female protagonist who won't put up with his medieval sensibilities, a hunky Adonis-type male protagonist she can't resist, a love triangle, humor, some very saucy (and extremely well written) schmexy scenes, and my favorite trope of all - destined mates! I highly recommend this book. It is a must-read.