Wicked Circle (Persephone Alcmedi, #5)

Apr 14, 2012 Hitandmiss rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Enjoyed the story of the book, but 1 point I want to talk about, Shifting narrators, this series has been told purely via 1 persons perspective. Now in the 5th book we have shifted to 4+ narrators. This was really jarring to me.

I believe the author decided to make this book more of a writing challenge for herself as it really didn't need to be done. Most of the vampires thoughts seem to be very modern, they all behave and talk the same. The only real difference is there names and objectives. Joh...more

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Feb 20, 2013 Alexia Chantel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 Stars!

Oh the trouble that follows Seph, the heroine of the Persephone Alcmedi series, around. Just when you think it can’t get worse, Robertson finds a way. Wicked Circle, book five, brings more challenges and emotional strain for Seph. Can she rely on Johnny and Menessos?

The Domn Lup is here, and he is bigger and badder than you had imagined. Along with the title comes lots of responsibilities, some he knew were coming...and some blindside him. All of which which leave very little time for...more

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Dec 22, 2011 Roxanne Rhoads rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wow- best book of the series so far.

So much is changing and it's changing fast for Persephone.

Johnny has become the Domn Lup, Menessos is under attack by the vampire council who worry that Persephone is in control of him, and Persephone is the Lustrata and struggling with everything that means while still dealing with her mundane life and family.

Toss in "help" from the Goddess and a magickal stranger she dubs "Creepy" and her life has become more complicated than ever.

Menessos has a dream of Pe...more

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Feb 06, 2013 Theresa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wicked circle by Linda Robertson
This series is becoming an addiction; have to go on to the next book the moment I read the last line of the pervious book, not a good thing when the next book is the last in the series. Wicked circle Persephone Alcmedi, has faced witches, vampires, fairies and waeres, as her role as Lustrata. She as concurred enemies, found allies, and made connections between worlds. Now she needs to learn and grow, she has been born as the Lustrata, now it is time to live as the...more

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Jan 19, 2012 ♠ Sharon is an emotional book junkie ♠ rated it 4 of 5 stars

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**4.5 stars**

Several things are starting to come to a head in this installment of the series. Johnny's powers have been unlocked and he's become the Domn Lup and those two things are causing him to have a major inner power struggle. News has gotten to the Excelsior that Menessos has been twice marked by Persephone and they are sending the Shabbubitum to find out the truth. And Persephone is still trying to deal with everything ... her powers, her mother, Menessos and Johnny.

WOW ... this was a v...more **4.5 stars**

Several things are starting to come to a head in this installment of the series. Johnny's powers have been unlocked and he's become the Domn Lup and those two things are causing him to have a major inner power struggle. News has gotten to the Excelsior that Menessos has been twice marked by Persephone and they are sending the Shabbubitum to find out the truth. And Persephone is still trying to deal with everything ... her powers, her mother, Menessos and Johnny.

WOW ... this was a very emotional book for me and I actually had to put it down and not dwell on it! LR spins things a bit differently in this book as we get a few different POV's ~ one of them being Johnny's. Since Eris undid the magic tied to Johnny's tattoos, his beast has been fighting for control. We get to know a "Johnny" that is different from what we knew before. It's hard to hear how much Johnny wants sex with different women although I'm sure the old Johnny thought of sex all. the. time. but with Persephone! Several things happen between Seph and Johnny that may break the relationship. And I fear his new "assistant" may be stepping in but with who's orders?

And then we have Menessos, charming, suave and manipulative Menessos. Yes, he comes to the rescue but he almost always causes the problems. I was a bit bored with all the information regarding the Shabbubitum and the Excelsior and his advisors but I liked the old friendships. I fear that what happened between Johnny and Persephone may sway Seph in Menessos direction. Ugh! I just don't want to like him! Again, this has the whole Anita Blake feel to it but unlike Jean-Claude, I'm unsure of Menessos true feelings.

There is a POV from Kurt Miller (undercover government agent) and I wasn't too sure where the story was going with it except that it was about Johnny. Play close attention to the details because what comes out of it is shocking. I don't know how this will factor into what's going on with Johnny and Seph.

And let's not forget "Creepy" ... WTH?? The whole part in the container was a major creepy moment. I can't even fathom how he is fitting into the story but I fear we haven't heard the last of him.

And of course ... the cliffhanger! Although I do have to say, what a perfect ending even though I did not want it to end. Waiting for the next book will definitely be torture especially if we have to wait a whole year!!

Favorite line:

"The rest of the day, you're gonna know I did."

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Jan 26, 2013 Van rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3 1/2 Stars

In the previous book Heldrige, one of the vampire lord sired by Menessos was on his way to VEIN to report a crime against Menessos. At the start of Wicked Circle, Heldrige succeeds in obtaining an audience with the big vampire honcho, Excelsior. Heldrige reports that the Quarterlord Menessos was mastered by his EV witch, and not the other way around like many believed. The Excelsior sends his father Mero and a trio of of truth-seeking vampire witches (more like harpies/owls…they can c...more 3 1/2 Stars

In the previous book Heldrige, one of the vampire lord sired by Menessos was on his way to VEIN to report a crime against Menessos. At the start of Wicked Circle, Heldrige succeeds in obtaining an audience with the big vampire honcho, Excelsior. Heldrige reports that the Quarterlord Menessos was mastered by his EV witch, and not the other way around like many believed. The Excelsior sends his father Mero and a trio of of truth-seeking vampire witches (more like harpies/owls…they can change their appearance from beautiful women to grotesque owl-bat with wings) to question Menessos, and to see if Seph is really a threat. A lot of new characters are introduced again (like the previous book) but this time they’re vampires, and poor Seph…she never catches a break.

The author mixes things up in this installment by writing from multiple view-points, unlike the previous four books which were all told from Seph’s POV. In the beginning the multiple view points were a little confusing but after awhile I got in the rhythm of things. The multiple view points were all written in third-person and it switches back and forth to first person with Seph. Johnny and Seph’s relationship takes its toll in Wicked Circle as being Domn Lup takes most of Johnny’s time. To make matter worst, whenever they found the time for one another…Johnny’s inner beast rears its head, dominating his man-mind. In one scene after performing a ritual for Johnny and his pack…Johnny’s beast takes over and tries to kill Seph. While that is a red flag in all/any relationship, ever since Johnny unlocked his power ...his attitude sucks! He is cocky and arrogant, two qualities no one likes…thankfully we don’t have to add cheater to the list. And talking about cheaters, the whole Seph-Menessos-Johnny being bound to one another was already...ehh. I was happy that the relationship between Seph and Menessos stayed the way it was, just flirtatious. Nope, everything changes in this book and toward the end we have a love-triangle going on…WHY GOSH, WHY?! I don’t know if people count kissing as ‘cheating’ but I do…especially when it isn’t a peck on the cheek!

While there were some obvious downer scenes, there were also some highlights of the book! Readers finally get to learn about what happened to Johnny 8 ½ years ago, the life he had before he was inked and turned. I found this part of the story fascinating/heart-breaking at the same time. There was a twist involving his past that I didn’t expect, and it will definitely impact him in the next book. We also got to learn more about Menessos and his involvement with the truth-seeking vampire witches.

Regardless of all the things I didn’t really like in this installment, it was still a well-written addition to the series. I like Seph for most of the series, but making out with Menessos is a big no-no, and Johnny’s attitude for most of the book didn’t make him endearing either. It’s like the two most important characters did 180….well except Menessos but I was always whatever about him. Overall I did enjoy this book, it didn’t suffer from middle book syndrome like book #2-#3…I just wasn’t happy with the choices the characters made. I hope things will fare better in Shattered Circle, and I can’t wait to see how things play out for Johnny and that twist I mentioned earlier. (less)

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Mar 13, 2013 becc rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feb 25, 2013 Lisarenee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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My synopsis:
Power
Some are born into it.
Some aim to achieve it.
Some will kill for it.
And some will let it go to their head.

Johnny Newman is now one of the most powerful men in the world. A mere weeks ago the binding that held his power in check was broken. He's come into his full power and his full wolf, something he's never had to contend with before. The power's heady and heightens all his senses both human and beast. He's more aware of the link he shares with his pack mates and of the beas...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

For those of you reading this series...all I can say is one of the main characters
screws up...big time. Menessos, the Quarterlord of the US is under scrutiny from the head of the vampire nation. If they find that he bears 2 controlling marks of his witch Persephone, who sits as his advisor, they will destroy him and take or kill her. This tale is the fight to maintain control and just plain stay alive. Johnny has been confirmed Dom Lupe of the Werewolf nation thanks to Persephone's magic, but h...more

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Mar 20, 2013 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was filled with a lot of action and introduction to a few new characters. It also felt more like a crossover novel. It is attention grabbing as the others, but it also has a lot to deal with in terms of family, professional and internal strife, and every day living. It is almost overwhelming, but does not become too much to take. It is not the best book to start with in this series and, in fact, this is one series I would suggest you read in order. Mostly because of Seph's growth expou...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Unwisely rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It was ...fine? I dunno. The author seems to be experimenting with writing from different viewpoints, which sort of makes sense because Persephone (who I guess must've been the narrator) didn't observe things, but, the voices aren't very distinct.

And this was sort of a transitional novel - things happened, but it wasn't like a complete story arc so much as setting up for things to be resolved in the next book, it seemed like.

The good news is: we found out more about Johnny's past. The bad news i...more

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Jan 04, 2012 Michelle Cummings rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed this 5th book in the Persephone Alcmedi series. I love the writing, the world-building, the characters and the plot (although this was less action filled than some of the previous books, it certainly advanced the story-line). So why not 5 stars. Two reasons. Everything told from Persephone's perspective was first person, but sometimes we got the story from some of the other characters perspectives and it was 3rd person. I got really confused sometimes by the switches, although i...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Craig rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This volume picks up immediately after the end of the previous book, and in fact the whole series is a single long narrative. There are different viewpoints presented in this volume, which is slightly unsettling at first, but I think that Robertson's technique has steadily improved with each installment. It's really interesting how much has happened in such a short amount of time. There are some genuinely funny scenes here (Grandma and McFish sandwiches!) that have great counterpoint with some g...more

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Feb 07, 2012 Claire rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First off I want to say how much I love this Urban Fantasy series and this book was no exception. There are three main characters in this series so there is a bit of a love triangle going on. Persephone or Seph for short is a witch, or to be more precise the Lustrata (big powerful sorceress). Then there is her gorgeous ex rock star waerewolf boyfriend Johnny who also happens to be the Dom Lupp (leader of all waeres). Finally we have Menessos who is one of the original vampires and who is now a M...more First off I want to say how much I love this Urban Fantasy series and this book was no exception. There are three main characters in this series so there is a bit of a love triangle going on. Persephone or Seph for short is a witch, or to be more precise the Lustrata (big powerful sorceress). Then there is her gorgeous ex rock star waerewolf boyfriend Johnny who also happens to be the Dom Lupp (leader of all waeres). Finally we have Menessos who is one of the original vampires and who is now a Master Vampire and leader his haven. The three of them have joined together to form a triumvirate of power. Seph has also marked Menessos twice and so she is also his Master but shhh nobody except the three of them know this little secret, well except for Heldridge who tells the leader of all Vampires. This then sets off a chain of events which the three of them must overcome otherwise it could mean their lives.

There was a big difference in how this instalment was told. Previously the stories were told in the first person point of view, from Seph’s viewpoint to be exact but in this book it changes from Seph’s POV to the other characters POV told in the third person. It took a bit of getting used to but once I did I really enjoyed this change. It was great to see how Johnny and Menessos felt about Seph and how they saw events from their angle. By doing this we find out more about Johnny and how he is changing because of his new status as Dom Lupp. I have to say it is not good change but I applaud Ms Robertson for doing this and I now see him in a totally different light. Menessos comes across as more of a friendly caring Vampire but I think it also shows his more manipulative nature too. Demeter who is also known as Nana and Beverley don’t make much of an appearance which was sad as I love Demeter. But we do get a new character who Seph names Creepy, I can’t wait to find out more about him. This book didn’t feel like a complete book it takes place over a couple of days and it seemed to be more like Part 1 of a two book plot so be warned there is a cliffhanger. I really enjoyed it though and would like to give Wicked Circle 5 stars.
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Mar 06, 2013 Anna rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The great multi-tasker... Persephone Alcmedi. She is use to dealing with all sorts of issues, usually at the same time. But this time around, it is vampire Menessos, bringing bad news that he is being hunted down and the vampire council is behind it and he needs her help.

Good Read! The triangle/bond between Persephone, Johnny and Menessos is quite delicious. I like both Johnny and Menessos, but loved seeing more of Seph and Menessos. Can't wait to read the next book to see where things are going...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Linda Robertson's latest, Wicked Circle, picks up where we left off with Seph and her many troubles! That poor girl has is tough and it only gets tougher. In the beginning she's dealing with a magical ceremony with her grandmother and mother, when things go awry nearly right away. And trouble is soon to follow when she is summoned back home to help Menessos out. Which is where the bulk of the story lies.

Menessos is being hunted by three vampire women who plan to get the truth out of him regardin...more

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May 14, 2013 Shandy Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book was.... wow. So much going on it's crazy. Everything starts with Seph,Nana and Eris,Seph's mother. In the previous book,Arcane Circle, Eris, gave her right arm to free Johnny from the spells she'd placed on him. After spending time being guilt tripped by her mother and disliked by her new found little brother, her duties call. Why Seph doesn't just say so to her mother, is beyond me. Eris knows Seph is EV check everyone knows it, instead of dealing with the guilt trip and whatnot why d...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Seph and her grandmother are still staying with and taking care of her mother when she gets a call saying she needs to come back because a large problem is coming right to Menossos' doorstep which of course includes Seph. His first stop home is to see Johnny but she notices that along with his newfound power and mantle has come some changes that are not so great, in general and for their relationship. When she goes home she is appointed some new guards and gets some supposed help from a mysterio...more

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Dec 22, 2011 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is a great series!! It is one of my favorite "witchy" book series. The storyline always wraps me around its finger and holds on to me until the book is over. There wasn't a lot of action like there is in the other books in the series, WICKED CIRCLE was more about information than anything else. There is a little bit of danger but not on the scale that other installments brought. We get new shocking details about Johnny's past, Seph re-evaluates her relationships. Characters do some changing...more

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Mar 18, 2012 Karissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was the fifth book in the Persephone Alcmedi series. I thought it was the weakest book in the series so far. Robertson did some strange things in this latest addition to the Persephone series; the story is told from many points of view and this really made the book long and was really weird. Additionally Persephone is straying from her monogamous relationship into some very Anita Blake like territory.

In the last book Persephone helped Johnny unlock his marks and become the Dom Lupe. This bo...more This was the fifth book in the Persephone Alcmedi series. I thought it was the weakest book in the series so far. Robertson did some strange things in this latest addition to the Persephone series; the story is told from many points of view and this really made the book long and was really weird. Additionally Persephone is straying from her monogamous relationship into some very Anita Blake like territory.

In the last book Persephone helped Johnny unlock his marks and become the Dom Lupe. This book is more about Menessos. The head vampire honcho has heard the rumors that Menessos is marked and can be controlled by Persephone. As a result he has agreed to release some truth-seeking vampires so evil that they have been locked in stone for ages; these vampires will be sent to dig through Menessos mind and prove whether or not Menessos is under Persephone's control.

The change in POV in this story is really jarring; all of the previous books have been from Persephone's POV. Now we are seeing things from Persephone's, Menessos's, Johnny's, and many other POVs. It really drags out the story and makes the book long.

This also makes the story a bit scattered. Persephone is trying to deal with Johnny's change into Dom Lupe; Johnny is struggling with his aggression. Persephone is also dealing with Menessos and the threat that is coming towards him. Meanwhile we also hear from some strange investigator's point of view; this ends up tying in with Johnny discovering some things about his past. But the story is pretty much going a billion directions at once.

Persephone is changing into something I hoped she wouldn't change into...I really didn't want this book to degenerate into a Anita/Jean-Calude/Richard love triangle and that's where it is going. Johnny is a jerk for most of the book and so Persephone is naturally drawn to Menessos and ends up spending more and more time with him (why does the were in a love triangle always turn into the jerk?). Then another unnamed mysterious dark stranger enters the story and Persephone thinks he is pretty hot too. I really liked Persephone and Johnny's nice steamy monogamous relationship and was disappointed with the path Persephone starts down in this book.

There were still some good things about this book. I still do like reading about these characters; they are intriguing and complicated. I enjoy Robertson's writing style; she balances action scenes and drama well. I also enjoy all of the details she puts into the spell scenes and the witchcraft; you can tell she put a lot of thought, time, and research into this. Learning more about Menessos's past was another fun thing.

Overall this was an okay addition to the series, but definitely my least favorite book of the series. The multiple POVs are jarring and drag the story out too long. The storyline is going in so many different directions that it felt scattered. Lastly Persephone is going the Anita Blake route with her lusting after and making out with multiple guys and I hated seeing that. I still did enjoying reading about these characters, I also enjoyed all of the witchcraft details that Robertson adds into the story, and I enjoyed the writing style. Will I keep reading this series? I am not sure at this point; I will probably read the next book but if the story continues down its current path then I am done with it.(less)

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Feb 28, 2012 Karissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was the fifth book in the Persephone Alcmedi series. I thought it was the weakest book in the series so far. Robertson did some strange things in this latest addition to the Persephone series; the story is told from many points of view and this really made the book long and was really weird. Additionally Persephone is straying from her monogamous relationship into some very Anita Blake like territory.

In the last book Persephone helped Johnny unlock his marks and become the Dom Lupe. This bo...more This was the fifth book in the Persephone Alcmedi series. I thought it was the weakest book in the series so far. Robertson did some strange things in this latest addition to the Persephone series; the story is told from many points of view and this really made the book long and was really weird. Additionally Persephone is straying from her monogamous relationship into some very Anita Blake like territory.

In the last book Persephone helped Johnny unlock his marks and become the Dom Lupe. This book is more about Menessos. The head vampire honcho has heard the rumors that Menessos is marked and can be controlled by Persephone. As a result he has agreed to release some truth-seeking vampires so evil that they have been locked in stone for ages; these vampires will be sent to dig through Menessos mind and prove whether or not Menessos is under Persephone's control.

The change in POV in this story is really jarring; all of the previous books have been from Persephone's POV. Now we are seeing things from Persephone's, Menessos's, Johnny's, and many other POVs. It really drags out the story and makes the book long.

This also makes the story a bit scattered. Persephone is trying to deal with Johnny's change into Dom Lupe; Johnny is struggling with his aggression. Persephone is also dealing with Menessos and the threat that is coming towards him. Meanwhile we also hear from some strange investigator's point of view; this ends up tying in with Johnny discovering some things about his past. But the story is pretty much going a billion directions at once.

Persephone is changing into something I hoped she wouldn't change into...I really didn't want this book to degenerate into a Anita/Jean-Calude/Richard love triangle and that's where it is going. Johnny is a jerk for most of the book and so Persephone is naturally drawn to Menessos and ends up spending more and more time with him (why does the were in a love triangle always turn into the jerk?). Then another unnamed mysterious dark stranger enters the story and Persephone thinks he is pretty hot too. I really liked Persephone and Johnny's nice steamy monogamous relationship and was disappointed with the path Persephone starts down in this book.

There were still some good things about this book. I still do like reading about these characters; they are intriguing and complicated. I enjoy Robertson's writing style; she balances action scenes and drama well. I also enjoy all of the details she puts into the spell scenes and the witchcraft; you can tell she put a lot of thought, time, and research into this. Learning more about Menessos's past was another fun thing.

Overall this was an okay addition to the series, but definitely my least favorite book of the series. The multiple POVs are jarring and drag the story out too long. The storyline is going in so many different directions that it felt scattered. Lastly Persephone is going the Anita Blake route with her lusting after and making out with multiple guys and I hated seeing that. I still did enjoying reading about these characters, I also enjoyed all of the witchcraft details that Robertson adds into the story, and I enjoyed the writing style. Will I keep reading this series? I am not sure at this point; I will probably read the next book but if the story continues down its current path then I am done with it.(less)

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Mar 03, 2012 Lesley (My keeper shelf) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I read the first 4 books in this series in January of last year one after the other, they were that good. I liked the gritty witch/vamp/waere combination so I've had Wicked Circle on my "I must buy the minute it comes out" list for a whole year.

It took me a while to get back into the storyline again, I got a bit confused about the minor characters however, by about a third of the way through I was back in business again and wrapped up in Seph's world.

What really stood out for me in this instalme...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Katyana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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(This isn't super spoiler-ish, but I do talk a little about some of the developments in the book, and even keeping it vague, it is a bit of a giveaway of how things turn out, so screw it, putting the whole thing in spoiler tags. Read at your own risk.)
(view spoiler)...more (This isn't super spoiler-ish, but I do talk a little about some of the developments in the book, and even keeping it vague, it is a bit of a giveaway of how things turn out, so screw it, putting the whole thing in spoiler tags. Read at your own risk.)
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Jan 13, 2012 Scooper Speaks rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Favorite Line: “He had held me all the way here, and ushered me quickly to my rooms so I could shower and change–two things I’d been eager to do.” (p. 411)

Things are definitely changing in Seph, Johnny and Menessos’ lives. By the final page turn of the book I wondered where the author was taking the story. Everything had changed and it felt like little was resolved. Thoughts, emotions and lifestyles were all thrown for a loop. I want to know though, so I’ll be sticking it out.

Wicked Circle is no...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Darcy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, magic, shifters, uf, vampires

I don't know what it is about this book, but it seemed to be missing things for me. Part of it might be that I really missed Demeter and Beverly, who weren't around alot, another part is because our 3 lead characters seemed to be on their own in this one.

I liked that Johnny finally learned about his past, and I have to say that I was surprised by quite a bit of it. It will make a big difference in his future and for this reason alone I wonder about his relationship with Seph. There are other rea...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3 1/2

*Review*

*Synopsis/Storyline*

In this story, Persephone ends up having to deal with not only her mother Eris who has come back into her life after being gone for most of her life, but, problems facing Johnny and Menessos as well.

On the home front, Eris demands that Seph show more affection than she’s capable of. Think about it, her mother left her behind, and didn’t bother telling her where she went, or why she left in the first place. Then, on top of everything,...more

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Mar 17, 2012 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, vampires, werewolves, witches

Not quite a four for me, more like a 3.5-3.75. There are a couple of plot lines here, and while more time is spent on Menesos and the shabbubitum, that feels more like a set up for later conflicts, the real drama is Johnny's plot line, which doesn't really kick in until the last 20 pages and is far more interesting (and is why this is more than 3 stars for me). The irony of the book starting with the ideal that a tripod needs to be evenly balanced and then spending so little of the book balancin...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Nawnee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone

Recommended to Nawnee by: Myself

I'am in love with this author, and this book was no exception. For anyone that likes the paranormal with a touch of romance that gets hot and steamy as the books go on, well this is one I would recommend. The whole series is very well thought out and even the secondary characters seem so real that they breathe. I get so sucked into the way she writes that it's like she's painted a picture or shot a movie for me. Its also not so over explained that I can't use my own imagination which is great ca...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Lorelei rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Generic Urban Fantasy with little to distinguish it from all the rest. Too much artificial relationship tension that feels like it has been manufactured to draw out the series. The whole witch, vampire, wolf-king love triangle is so over-used and does not in any way make for interesting reading. It even ends on a "Days of Our Lives" relationship cliff-hanger. Blah.

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Jan 06, 2012 Tammy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love this series, but I think this book was my least favorite. It was a good story and I do like how the events are unfolding but it just didn't wow me like the other books. I am looking forward to the next book to see how everything plays out with Persephone, Messenos and Johnny.

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