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Moonshine (Cal Leandros #2)

by Rob Thurman (Goodreads Author)

4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 · rating details · 3,076 ratings · 190 reviews

After saving the world from his fiendish father's side of the family, Cal Leandros and his stalwart half-brother Niko have settled down with new digs and a new gig-bodyguard and detective work. And in New York City, where preternatural beings stalk the streets just like normal folk, business is good. Their latest case has them going undercover for the Kin-the werewolf Mafi...more

Mass Market Paperback, 338 pages

Published March 6th 2007 by Roc

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Mar 21, 2012 Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of urban fantasy and stories about family

Shelves: hot-heroes-kicking-butt, part-of-a-series, owned-copy, favorite-or-autobuy-author, faerie, urban-fantasy, werewolf, favorites, vampire, mythical-beasties, family, hero-to-die-for, interracial-romance, ninja-samurai-martial-artist, male-pov, 1st-person-pov, bromance, brothers-and-sisters

After more than a year away from reading Nightlife, I thought my love for this series would be a fluke. I'd read the second book, and the thrill would be gone. Not even close. What a fantastic world Ms. Thurman has created. I don't know how she managed to bring two characters to life that I love so much.

Cal has really come into his own. He's still a major smart-aleck, with some self-hate issues, but he's even more lethal as a warrior, incredibly strong-minded, and fiendishly clever, although so...more After more than a year away from reading Nightlife, I thought my love for this series would be a fluke. I'd read the second book, and the thrill would be gone. Not even close. What a fantastic world Ms. Thurman has created. I don't know how she managed to bring two characters to life that I love so much.

Cal has really come into his own. He's still a major smart-aleck, with some self-hate issues, but he's even more lethal as a warrior, incredibly strong-minded, and fiendishly clever, although so self-deprecating you would think he was useless. I have found that he is starting to sneak up in my affections, although Niko has claimed my heart.

Ah, Niko, would you marry me? I just love this man. Too bad he's not real. He of the razor sharp sword that he wields with deadly precision. His exquisitely neat housekeeping skills. He cooks beautifully. His discipline and calm. The fact that he is more deadly than the Ebola virus. And then there's his love for his younger brother. Who could ask for anything more?

Just reading about these two guys doing, well nothing, is enough for me. But, thankfully, Ms. Thurman has created a whole new adventure for these fellows. It's a roller-coaster ride from the very beginning. There are moments where the pace slows down for a little bit, to allow the reader to catch her/his breath, but then it's off again. I lost count of the number of times that either Cal or Niko got injured and needed medical attention. Be assured that their adversaries fared worse.

I like what Ms. Thurman did with the werewolf lore, although her weres come off looking not-so-glamorous. And there are plenty of other mythical creatures in this story, adding to the pizazz and overall character of the New York and sundry that Cal and Niko live and fight to stay alive in. This book veers into horrific and dark fantasy territory, which is another thing I like about it. Who knew the modern world could be such a scary place full of beasties that made the fairy tales just that little bit macabre, that you didn't think were real? Well they are, at least in this series.

Niko's relationship with Promise, he and Cal's vampire co-partner in their detective business, has blossomed beautifully. It's pretty obvious how much this tenderhearted, elegant, but deadly when it's necessary vampiress cares for him. Who can blame her? Cal's love life would be looking good if he would let the fair Georgina into his heart. But his fear about what his auphe side would bring to life is causing him to keep her at a distance. But it's apparent to pretty much everyone just how much he cares for his little seer.

Robin Goodfellow, boon companion to the brothers, returns. He keeps things light when necessary, yet kicks butt like it's going out of style. He has connections like you wouldn't believe, aiding in getting very difficult things accomplished, fights at the brothers' side, while flirting with Niko (who he has the hots for, who can blame him?). It's impossible not to love him, morally flexible, pansexual flirt that he is.

Just like Nightlife, this lovely noirish urban fantasy story about Cal and Niko Leandros has established a place in my heart and on my keeper shelf. It makes me want to dive right into the next book in the series, Madhouse, to spend more time with these guys, who I love dearly. You probably noticed that.(less)

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Feb 24, 2012 Callista rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, werecreatures

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Three-and-a-half stars. Better than the first one.
While there's still a significant ick-factor, it was lower in this book. The plot grabbed my attention and carried me along but wasn't as disturbing as the Darkling stuff in the first book. I wasn't thrilled that Abbagor made another appearance, but that sequence was also less gross and (hopefully) more decisive. There was a fair amount of creature violence, but it was tolerable.
While I like it when characters are not Teflon and don't just move...more Three-and-a-half stars. Better than the first one.
While there's still a significant ick-factor, it was lower in this book. The plot grabbed my attention and carried me along but wasn't as disturbing as the Darkling stuff in the first book. I wasn't thrilled that Abbagor made another appearance, but that sequence was also less gross and (hopefully) more decisive. There was a fair amount of creature violence, but it was tolerable.
While I like it when characters are not Teflon and don't just move on without a backward glance or second thought, the first part of the book seemed to have a little too much recap of what had happened previously. Cal tends to repeat himself a little too often, and sometimes he uses words that someone who claims not to read much might not know. But I like him anyway. He's a mess, battling his heritage and the monster-of-the-week. He can be somewhat frightening at times, when he isn't campaigning for Smartass of the Year; but underneath he knows what's right and his bond with his brother, Niko, carries the day. At times he's even a little endearing. Something that's really interesting about Cal--an idea I don't think I've ever seen anywhere else: he is so afraid of his Auphe DNA, so determined to be the only and last Auphe-human hybrid, that he won't even date. He's convinced that no amount of protection could stop Auphe DNA, so he doesn't want to tempt fate. (While that could change as the series goes on, I hope Thurman doesn't go the baby route.)
Niko came across as more of a character this time, but he's still definitely stalwart. His relationship with his brother is very touching. They would literally go through hell for each other.
Robin Goodfellow--AKA Rob Fellows, the puck--is still my favourite character of the series. He's egotistical, he's try-sexual (would try almost anything at least once with anyone/thing good-looking enough), and he's also hilariously funny, a loyal friend, and an impressive fighter. (One of my favourite lines of his this time around: "Damn it, would you change your antifreeze and have an emotion already?") The sequence involving Robin and some Gypsies was priceless. He also carries an ancient loneliness, maybe even an iota of regret, that makes him a little more complicated.
Thurman manages to make her vampires and werewolves a little different from many authors'. Both are born, not made. Good vampires can get by with taking supplements and shielding themselves from the sun, while werewolves vary in degrees of wolfishness. I still don't quite see Niko and Promise as the perfect couple, the way Cal does. I always have trouble wrapping my head around the idea of a relationship between a centuries-old vampire and a twenty-something mortal. But, at least this time around, Promise had more things to do and did them well. Flay the werewolf was an interesting, and sometimes funny, foil for Cal and Robin.
For a female writer, Thurman does a pretty good job of presenting a convincing-sounding first-person POV male character. The two recurring female characters, Promise and Georgina (George), aren't as vivid as the males and seem more idealised; and that bugs me a bit--but it does read more like the POV of a 20-year-old guy.
The plot had some nifty twists, and I liked the resolution of the central problem. I'm looking forward to reading the third book, hoping Thurman keeps developing the characters in interesting ways.
By the way, as with the first book, the vulgarity/profanity level isn't as high as the Black London or Gentleman Bastards series, but it's significant, especially from Cal and Robin.
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Mar 12, 2012 L-D rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: shifters-weres, urban-fantasy, vampires, demons, sentinels-warriors-swordsman, series

In the second book of this series, Cal and Nik's friend Georgina gets kidnapped and they must find and retrieve a crown as ransom. Cal is still denying his feelings for the young Georgina. While Cal is still brash, immature, and lazy - he does seem to buck up a bit and goes after his friend with determination and a bit of recklessness while his mysterious half-auphe bloodline grants him some new and interesting gifts. Supported by his ever-present brother Nik and their new friends Promise, a vam...more

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Aug 21, 2007 Kati rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: the fans of the TV show Supernatural

Shelves: 2007, in-english, gay, het, urban-fantasy

Another great installment in this series by Rob Thurman (who is actually a woman!). In this book, the characters of Niko and Cal are devoleped a bit more, though some of the other characters - like for example Georgina or Promise - stay rather two-dimensional. But I'm into these books for the relationship between the brothers and because of Robin Goodfellows, the puck, so I didn't mind much.

This book starts rather slow, but then it builds momentum and the last third of the book is an adrenaline...more

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Jul 14, 2012 Cornerofmadness rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The second book in the series surpasses the first as emo!Cal is actually less self pitying and whiney (even though he has more reason to be whiney this time since his possessed self did kill a few people last book). He and his older brother, Niko, have started up a detective service, geared to helping the more supernatural aspects of NYC.

Promise, vampire and Niko’s would-be lover, helps them get a big job only for all three of them to be double-crossed. The girl Cal loves, the psychic George, ha...more

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May 07, 2012 Siew Ee rated it 5 of 5 stars

Book One laid the foundation for the series, something that was necessary and gave the book quality in terms of character development but not much on plot development. In “Moonshine”, the story picked up pace and there were more plot twists, action, romance, but most of all, I enjoyed the sharp, sarcastic and extremely entertaining banter between the characters (makes me wish I could deliver clever repartees like them!) Again, the strong relationship between the brothers enriches the storyline a...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Nightfall rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-and-own, books-in-ct

Having established all her characters and the basic background of her world in the first book, Thurman takes off running with this one and launches straight into the mystery/action. Our protagonist brothers have decided to open a PI agency and they're working their first case. It turns out to be more of a straightforward bash and run than a genuine mystery, but I get the sense that's the sort of story that works for this author. The tone of this book is even more grim than the last book, but sin...more

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May 25, 2011 Nick McGreggor rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, very-dark-things

Not bad. I enjoyed it. Some great interaction between Cal and Niko. Amusing banter.

Robin Goodfellows is a great character. One of my favorites.

There werewolves did not work for me. Didn’t like Flay, didn’t like the two-headed one (although the fight scene on the roof was tense and well done). Promise and George never really filled out completely for me.

I’m often told that Auphe are the baddest of the bad, but I don’t remember seeing anything that proved it out in this particular book—though I’m...more

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May 02, 2011 Krystal Hammond rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Summary: After saving the world from the Auphe, Cal and his half brother Niko are building a life for themselves in New York City by running an agency tailoring to the needs of the supernatural. They take a job that should have ended quickly, but instead find themselves double-crossed. When the double-crosser abducts Cal's sugary-sweet crush, the brothers do everything in their power to get her back, including confronting old enemies, making deals with creepy gypsies, and allying themselves with...more Summary: After saving the world from the Auphe, Cal and his half brother Niko are building a life for themselves in New York City by running an agency tailoring to the needs of the supernatural. They take a job that should have ended quickly, but instead find themselves double-crossed. When the double-crosser abducts Cal's sugary-sweet crush, the brothers do everything in their power to get her back, including confronting old enemies, making deals with creepy gypsies, and allying themselves with less-than-savory werewolf folk. The fact that the Auphe show up again to complicate the situation makes this romp through Thurman's world even more crazy and action-packed than the first.

Review: As in the previous book, Cal is a beacon of sardonic wit, and the exchanges between Cal and Niko had me me laughing out loud--again. This is a good thing, not only because humor keeps people reading, but because the relationship between Cal and Nik is the heart and soul of these books. If you don't like the relationship, you might as well not read the books.

Promise gets an upgrade from a minor (and forgettable) character in NIGHTLIFE to an important one MOONSHINE. She's a partner in the agency and contributes to a degree ... I did feel that she was expendable, though. True, she was needed for the fight scenes and getting them started as an agency in the first place, but I just felt that she was still forgettable.

For being so important to the plot of the book, George only had a few scenes. I kind of like having a spark of sunshine here and there in the series, so I was hoping for a little more interaction between her and Cal. Of course, Cal's reasoning for not wanting to be with her is sound, though it is kind of sad.

As for the narrative itself ... it jumped around a bit. What I mean by that is that sometimes, from one scene to the next, time would lapse and Cal would be looking back on a scene and telling what happened, rather than going through the scene. For me, that's disorienting. Thurman did it some in NIGHTLIFE, but she does it more in MOONSHINE. A few times, one scene felt like it was really two edited together and not edited for continuity. That was a little annoying.

Despite those issues, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you liked the last one, you'll probably like this one, too. (less)

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Sep 27, 2007 Schnaucl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: owned, read_2007, fiction, urban_fantasy, glbt, series, september

I liked this book. However, I like Promise but George really doesn't do anything for me. I know she's supposed to be really wise but she comes off like a sweetness and light child which makes Cal's interest in her kind of creepy. He's immature but in an oddly more adult way.

I continue to love Niko and Goodfellow.

I'm very glad the focus is still on the relationship between Niko and Caliban. I'm not crazy about Promise or George being elevated to the same status.

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Sep 23, 2012 Grey Liliy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, bromance, paranormal, urban-fantasy

Niko, Cal, Robin, Promise and the crew are back for a Werewolf tale, complete with twist ending. George has been kidnapped, and if Cal and crew don't come up with what the kidnapper wants--they're out of luck and George'll be history.

Good story. The characters are all as fun as in the first novel. And despite an ever blossoming romance with Promise, Niko still manages to be the best over-protective/probably-more-Cal's-parental-than brother ever--win win for me. Robin of course, steals the show a...more

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Aug 29, 2011 Jessica rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

It took me two weeks to read this… well, to read the first half, anyway. Thanks to more inclusion of Nik, Robin and Promise in the second half, I managed to finish that part in a couple of hours. I’m not sure why it took me so long to get through the first part, but I think it may be because so much time was with ~~emo-boy~~ Cal alone, and he bores me to clean. (That was deliberate; I actually managed to get a fair amount of cleaning done in the past couple of weeks because I was avoiding this book....more

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Sep 23, 2010 Ami rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy-with-male-protagonist

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. After the event in "Nightlife", Cal Leandros (half-human, half-Auphe) and his half-brother, Niko, decided to stay in New York City. They open their own agency, dealing with the problems with the inhuman worlds. Then, one case brings them to the world of the Kin, werewolf mafia, and it leads to the kidnapping of their psychic friend, Georgina. With the help from their friend, Robin Goodfellows, the female vampire Promise, as well as a werewolf called Flay, Cal and Niko must fight one of the most...more After the event in "Nightlife", Cal Leandros (half-human, half-Auphe) and his half-brother, Niko, decided to stay in New York City. They open their own agency, dealing with the problems with the inhuman worlds. Then, one case brings them to the world of the Kin, werewolf mafia, and it leads to the kidnapping of their psychic friend, Georgina. With the help from their friend, Robin Goodfellows, the female vampire Promise, as well as a werewolf called Flay, Cal and Niko must fight one of the most powerful enemies, which plans to use George for his sinister plan.

I'm really loving this series. In book one, I'm impressed with Cal and his touch of sarcasm that was just non-stop as well as Cal's relationship with his brother, Niko (Supernatural, hello!). However, in book two, I'm continuously entertained with the action and the adrenaline push it gives me. While it might starts a bit slow, this book picks up with actions and new plot and knowledge about the world that Cal and Niko must face, and it doesn't stop until the last pages. I was holding my breathe during the last chapters, when Niko was kidnapped, and Cal (now with a new power to open/close the door to Tumulus) was ready to bring Hell (literally) to save him and George.

Of course, Cal and Niko's relationship is still one of the best thing about this story. In fact, words like ... "Without Nik, I was nothing. Living life to prove your genes wrong wasn't worth doing. Living life to be the reflection of who your brother thought you were, thought you could be, that was worth it just grab my heart and make me want to hug the brothers. Their loyalty, their faith, their love, to one another, is the foundation of this series, and I don't want to see it reduced.

Cal is still one sarcasm machine. His snarkiness is non-stop. Some might find it off-putting. But hey, he's 20 years old, he is half monster and he knows what kind of Hell he can be or danger that lurks around the corner for him and his brother ... it's like defense mechanism, you see. He's like Holden Caulfield :). I find it endearing. I'm also still very much amused to the unrequited crush of Robin towards Niko (so cute!). I'm not sure about Promise or George. They are still two dimensional for me. I still hope to see a better female characters here. I'm not feeling either females for the brothers (especially George, she's just feel off!)

One criticism: in book one, Cal is said to be three years younger than Niko (it started to be five years) but here, he is two years younger (and started to be four years old)? Hmmm ...

Definitely turning on book #3(less)

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Jan 31, 2009 Sandi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, the-strange, urban-fantasy, sci-fi-and-fantasy

Well if you like modern action with a paranormal/supernatural twist, and you're tired of pretty vampires with angst then this is for you. Cal and Niko Leandros are brothers who will do anything for each other. They fight the forces of evil that lurk around us (but we don't know it) all while just tryingto lead normal lives.

What makes this series fun is the voice of Cal. He's sarcastic, snarky, angsty, confused, and well meaning. He's got a little problem, he's half-Auphe, which is a creature you...more

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Apr 10, 2012 Beth Cato rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: in, 2010, urban, fantasy, cal-leandros, leandros, series

Cal Leandros just can't catch a break. After saving the world from his father's monstrous (literally) side of the family--with him as the weapon--Cal just wants to stop dealing with nastier preternatural creatures. But he and his older brother, Niko, have to make a living somehow. A new case has them working for the Kin, the local werewolf Mafia. But what looks like a one day job for fast money turns into something far more convoluted and dangerous.[return][return]Moonshine takes many of the sam...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Carly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: detective-hb-noir, fantastic-elements, fantasy, urban-fantasy, muf

It was really hard to rate this. I kept a running snarky commentary going in my head the entire time I read it...but I just couldn't put it down. I think the easiest way to describe my reaction to this book is in terms of buttered popcorn jelly beans.

Yes, these bizarre candies exist--they're made by the American company, "Jelly Bellies." In abstract, the concept is repulsive, but they looks so pretty that you pop one in your mouth. The taste is bizarre, a weird mixture of abrasive saltiness and...more

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May 08, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Moonshine, the second book in Thurman's series, is most definitely an improvement on the first book. My issue with Nightlife was that the story was fantastic, but the storytelling wasn't. The storytelling in Moonshine was a huge improvement, it wasn't excellent, but it was much better than the first book. My only big problem was with the filler pages that dragged on and on. There were too many super slow spots for my liking.

As for the story itself, I really enjoyed it. The whole gangster/hostag...more

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Oct 02, 2010 Lin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, supernatural

The second Cal Leandros book and I think I love these books more than they deserve. Which is a lot
After the events of the first Cal and Niko have set up an agency with Promise, taking jobs using their unusual skill set. When a job gathering information on one of the kin (the werewolf mafia) goes wrong it turns out their employer has other objectives Cal is pushed over the edge as hostages are taken.

Cal's voice grows stronger, more assured throughout in his internalised ramblings. He's still as s...more

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May 23, 2012 Jenny Tapp rated it 5 of 5 stars

Excellent book. The story falls within the Urban Fantasy Genre. The charaters range from human to a variety of Fae creatures, both good and bad, and while the author has changed some of the classic stereotypes of Fae creatures it only adds greater depth to the story. For those who are interested in deeper meanings within books, you can find some within this tale. There are many paychological issues which come up with the main charateres, and the interactivity between them shows the personal and...more

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Sep 05, 2009 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sff-urban-fantasy

Second installment of Cal and Nik Leandros' series.

After successfully negating the threat of Cal's other family (the evil, death mongering elves known as The Auphe) and killing the entity that possessed Cal in the previous book, the brothers decide to remain in NY. To their surprise, after having been on the run and having only each other for so many years, they have created bonds.

First there is Promise, the lovely vampire who has awakened romantic feelings in the normally impassive Nik.

Then the...more Second installment of Cal and Nik Leandros' series.

After successfully negating the threat of Cal's other family (the evil, death mongering elves known as The Auphe) and killing the entity that possessed Cal in the previous book, the brothers decide to remain in NY. To their surprise, after having been on the run and having only each other for so many years, they have created bonds.

First there is Promise, the lovely vampire who has awakened romantic feelings in the normally impassive Nik.

Then there is George, the lovely young psychic who raising feelings on longing in Cal.

And finally there is Rob, a.k.a Robin Goodfellow. The long lived Puck of fantasy lore who himself has been longing for friends and companions.

So the brothers have begun a business of sorts with Promise as security/bodyguards for the Fae. But their first real client entangles them with the werewolves who later kidnap George to force the brothers to find a mysterious fae relic.

Cal and Nik along with Promise and Rob set out to find the relic and free George.

Ok. This second installment is just as good as the first. The author does a great job of revealing more about the brothers and their background. But she also allows them to grow. I really enjoyed the fact that she allowed the two isolated souls to grow their little inner circle. Promise, who was a minor -- if intriguing -- walk on character in the last book was a revelation. I really enjoy her with Nik (my fictional boyfriend) and most importantly I enjoy her with Nik and Cal. She doesn't interfere with --- what to me is --- the central and best relationship in the series, and, even better, she understands and navigates it so well.

This installment was just as dark and biting with the same wit as the previous book. And most importantly, the relationship between the two brothers is just as deep and strong. I especially like that Cal is growing into his own a bit. I was also gratified to see that he was starting to use some of his Auphe self. Yes, I know he hates and rejects it intensely, but I am of the mind that if he intends to really defeat them that he needs to fight fire with fire so to speak. I actually hope that Thurman's plan is to allow Cal's Auphe abilities to grown and expand so that the field evens a bit for him.

I just love this series.

I highly recommend! (less)

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Sep 17, 2011 Contrarius rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Rob Thurman seems to be hitting her stride with this second installment of the Cal Leandros series. I listened to the first book of the series and then read the second one, so I'm not sure whether it's the different route of exposure or actual differences in the books that have heightened my appreciation of the series. This one seems to have more consistent pacing and a surer hand, adding to the depth of emotion that was already present in the first book.

The vibe here is decidedly "Supernatural"...more

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Apr 22, 2009 Anita rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

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May 30, 2012 James rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

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Mar 06, 2012 Peorthmoon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: best-of-the-best

If you're a fan of the bonding between Cal and Niko, the leading men, this isn't going to be as thrilling as the other magnificent entries. This novel focuses primarily on Cal's relationship with a girlfriend. Niko and his lady friend share the spotlight. This is still an intricate, gorgeous blockbuster of mayhem, but a little too light on the brotherly love. I adore what Thurman has done with this series, one reason being the absence of cliched/predictable romances. Unfortunately, that's exactl...more

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Nov 08, 2011 Hazel G. (I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Craves the Angst Reviews* . rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

This book is the second in the Cal and Niko series. I enjoyed the first book and this second book was a pretty good read as well. I do have to say that Rob Thurman can really draw out a scene, almost painfully so. She writes in a lot of monologuing by Cal that's unnecessary during the scenes and if your not paying close attention, you can get lost in the chapter. I had to go back and re-read a few paragraphs on more then one occasion because I lost track of the conversation. Overall the story is...more

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Aug 07, 2011 Marcia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

I (mostly) like this series. The tone is consistently fun and snarky, and it doesn't feel like something I've read before. Since so many urban fantasy series and their protagonists blur together, that's probably worth a star in itself. I really like the supporting characters, and actually find Niko, Promise and Goodfellow to be more interesting and better-written than Cal. Now that the character is in his 20s, it's a bit harder to accept his angst-ridden teenager act. Grow up, dude.

While the bo...more

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Dec 14, 2008 Andreea rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone!

Shelves: reviewed, 10th-grade

Once again, Rob Thurman blew me away. She's totally original and her sense of humor had me afraid to eat and read at the same time. This is the type of suspenseful book that you don't want to put down until you finish it. Imagine how depressed I was when I had to pause in between chapters to go to school... In this book, Cal and Niko have finally stopped running from the Auphe since they were defeated in the first book. Now they've opened up a detective agency which, of course, isn't going well....more

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Nov 27, 2008 Elizabeth marked it as to-read

After saving the world from his fiendish father's side of the family, Cal Leandros and his stalwart half-brother Niko have settled down with new digs and a new gig-bodyguard and detective work.

And in New York City, where preternatural beings stalk the streets just like normal folk, business is good. Their latest case has them going undercover for the Kin-the werewolf Mafia.

A low-level Kin boss thinks a rival is setting him up for a fall, and wants proof. The place to start is the back room of...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Robin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: rob-thurman, nico-and-cal

Moonshine is the second book in Rob Thurman's Nico and Cal series. This one's as good or better than the first. These two, are about as tough as tough gets and have to be but you just can't help routing for the brothers to make it through another awful mess. They have some of the most awful enemies imaginable and not near enough friends. Great books although I wish they'd squeeze in a bit of romance and maybe if they ever get stable they will. Promise, Nico's, lady is a vampire and I'd love to s...more

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Jun 11, 2011 Kara-karina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Rob Thurman is a very good example of urban fantasy. Her writing is crisp, sharp and sarcastic, full of banter and good old boy humour that will keep you snickering.

Cal and Niko very much remind me of two brothers from Supernatural. So if you like this show you will most certainly love the books.

The brothers are tight, and it's quite touching to see how they can not imagine life without each other and will do anything in their power to save one another.
I also love the puck, Robin Goodfellow, na...more

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Rob Thurman is currently writing three series for Penguin Putnam's imprint ROC FANTASY, as well as a brand-new mainstream series for Simon & Schuster's POCKET BOOKS.
Rob has also written for a Charlaine Harris & Toni L.P. Kelner Anthology, WOLFSBANE AND MISTLETOE. This year, Rob contributed a post-apocalyptic, "grim" faerie tale Western to the anthology, COURTS OF THE FEY.

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