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At Grave's End (Night Huntress #3)

by Jeaniene Frost (Goodreads Author)

4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 · rating details · 34,130 ratings · 1,554 reviews

It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.

As if that wasn’t enough, a woman...more

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Published January 1st 2009 by Avon (first published December 20th 2008)

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Jul 29, 2009 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Hot vampire lovers; fans of urban fantasy romance

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 5+ stars – Vampire Romance/Urban Fantasy

Another WOW of a read in the Cat and Bones saga! Way too much happened in this book for me to try and recount everything and to encapsulate it all logically or with enough fervor to do it adequate justice, but here’s a rundown of what I liked about At Grave’s End and why I love this series.

Cat and Bones are back together and their love is stronger than ever, having been recently married the good old fashioned vampire way, via a sacred blood bond that ties...more 5+ stars – Vampire Romance/Urban Fantasy

Another WOW of a read in the Cat and Bones saga! Way too much happened in this book for me to try and recount everything and to encapsulate it all logically or with enough fervor to do it adequate justice, but here’s a rundown of what I liked about At Grave’s End and why I love this series.

Cat and Bones are back together and their love is stronger than ever, having been recently married the good old fashioned vampire way, via a sacred blood bond that ties them together until death. So things should be smooth sailing now for the happy half-breed/vampire couple, right? Not in a world filled with powerful, vengeful, scornful ancient Egyptian vampires like Petra and her undead vampire and zombie minions hell-bent on war with the couple. It’s a good thing C&B have lots of equally powerful undead friends in their alliance to keep things interesting. This time around, there is more involvement from previous characters like Tate, Ian, Spade, and Mencheres, and we get lots of additional dark humor courtesy (and often at the expense) of several new, intriguing characters that join the fray. Who knew the notorious Vlad Tepesh/Dracula was such a flirtatious charmer with a fun, wicked sense of humor?

There are plenty of belly-laugh-out-loud moments that nearly had me falling off the couch (including Cat’s finest use of her seduction skills and sarcastic, barbed wit while on an undercover mission at an S&M club called The Marquis), and there’s exciting action and mayhem, hot romance with our beloved duo, and some shocking twists and turns that had me in surprised tears. The ending, while not an outright cliffhanger, left a lot frustratingly unresolved, and it made me glad that I started the series late and only have to wait 16 days until Destined for an Early Grave hits shelves on July 28th! Can Cat and Bones hold on to their precious, hard-fought HEA? Will they ever find the time in between raging bloody vampire battles to have a wedding? I for one can’t wait to find out! Big 5 stars!(less)

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Aug 24, 2010 Kat Kennedy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It completely lacks in buttsecks. So other than that, there's not much to say other than Bones' overprotectiveness is getting on my nerves.

She's a big girl. Just because someone looks at her wrong, doesn't mean they need to be introduced to the business end of Mr Sharp and Pointy.

Also, they're totally an evil empire and they just don't know it. They've killed more people than most natural disasters can even manage. All in the name of ~~buttsecks~~... err, love.

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Feb 26, 2012 Sarah rated it 2 of 5 stars

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2.5 stars. Slightly better than One Foot in the Grave, but not good enough.

Like One Foot, incidents in this book are strung together with little thread. They go here, they go there, they kill someone, someone tries to kill Cat, someone tries to kill Bones, they go somewhere else, they shuffle Cat's friends & family between safehouses, they go another place, they kill someone else. Absurdly complicated plots were brainstormed for seemingly needless reasons (usually revolving around Cat's safe...more 2.5 stars. Slightly better than One Foot in the Grave, but not good enough.

Like One Foot, incidents in this book are strung together with little thread. They go here, they go there, they kill someone, someone tries to kill Cat, someone tries to kill Bones, they go somewhere else, they shuffle Cat's friends & family between safehouses, they go another place, they kill someone else. Absurdly complicated plots were brainstormed for seemingly needless reasons (usually revolving around Cat's safety). Eventually I gave up trying to figure why things were happening -- I just wanted to close the book with a sense of completion. This one, at least, had more interesting side characters. Mencheres is a blessedly sedate personality in Ms Frost's sea of frothing extroverts. I also liked Vlad, but I liked Ian even more. Ian is my kind of anti-hero -- snarky, moody, proud, & badass. You don't know if he's going to snuggle, make a smart remark, or rip your head off -- and that's a good thing.

Unfortunately, the handwriting is on the wall.

Cat & Bones are well on their way to being The Awesomest People Ever. Clearly they're being established as the sexiest, smartest, most devoted, most capable, most deadly, most powerful, & most envied couple in the universe. They are the ultimate Mary Sue & Gary Stu -- a pairing all the more perfect because they lurve each other so much.

*yawn*

In Book 2, Bones displayed some abilities we hadn't seen before. Now Bones has collected MORE power -- an upgrade in every possible sense, including a really dreadful pulled-from-the-ass excuse for dying enough to fool the villain, yet Not Dying & walking through the front door before Cat went batshit insane without his steadying influence. (My eyes nearly rolled out of their sockets.) Cat's powermassing, meanwhile, is a less tangible variety. Not only is she desired by almost every male character, but she's the equivalent of all but the most powerful Master Vamps. While Bones' perfection is somewhat tempered by his personality, Cat isn't so fortunate. She's rude. She has no social grace. She swears, blurts her opinions, & throws fits whenever anyone tries to protect her. (How dare they!) She claims to have a best friend, but we never see them interact. She's trying to make amends with her mother, yet Justina disappears for long stretches of narrative. It seems the author has decided she can't have a softer personality outside of lovey-dovey scenes with Bones.

As for Tate...no thanks. He's supposed to be some military-bred macho man, yet he's reduced to a mewling mass of fanboy worship whenever Cat walks into the room. Urgh. (Speaking of which...the supposed Bones/Cat/Tate love triangle is one of the weakest I've ever read. There ain't no way he'll come out a winner, & the dreaded triangle only works if both parties have equal chance to get the girl.)

So, yes...not as bad as #2, but not enough for me to continue with the series. (Sorry, Ian.)(less)

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Jul 18, 2009 Auntee rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of the series

Shelves: paranormal-romance, 2009_reads

Whew! What a crazy, thrilling read...I feel like I just spent days in a gruesome, gory amusement park, on a ride that just wouldn't stop! I'm not sure where to begin in describing this book.

I'll start with the obvious. This book started out as almost all Urban Fantasy, with Bones and Cat and company going from one confrontation to another, fighting the baddies with lots of gore and mayhem, and their usual wit and sarcastic humor. My, how the heads rolled in this one (some literally)...for those...more Whew! What a crazy, thrilling read...I feel like I just spent days in a gruesome, gory amusement park, on a ride that just wouldn't stop! I'm not sure where to begin in describing this book.

I'll start with the obvious. This book started out as almost all Urban Fantasy, with Bones and Cat and company going from one confrontation to another, fighting the baddies with lots of gore and mayhem, and their usual wit and sarcastic humor. My, how the heads rolled in this one (some literally)...for those who are a little bloodthirsty, this will be right up your alley! After about a hundred pages of this, I was getting a little tired of it. Where were the scenes of smoldering passion between Cat and Bones? I needed some of that romance to break up the monotony of all those killing sprees, and almost all of it was off the pages. Oh well, I decided to settle in and trust the author, since she hadn't steered me wrong yet, and endure all the madness. And in Jeaniene Frost's defense, once your characters have found love and are practically living happily ever after and you know nothing will break them apart, what more can you do to them to show their happiness with each other (except repeat the same bedroom scene over and over again?)

*************Possible spoilers******************************************

Some interesting things happen along the way. Readers will be happy to know that Cat's nasty vampire father is finally dealt with. Yea! Cat's mom gets a lover. Yea! One of Cat's men decides he wants to become a vampire--very cool proceedings, I must admit. Cat still has to deal with the unrequited love of one of her men--I swear I don't know how much more of that Bones is going to be able to take. Cat continually has to deal with all the women seemingly crawling out of the woodwork from Bones's promiscuous past--is there anyone, living or undead, who that man hasn't slept with before Cat?:) And once again Bones and Cat have to defend themselves from the many undead who would like to see them dead. These two lead a very stressful life! A cool new character is introduced, one who everyone has heard of, and he has some very funny moments with Cat and Bones, and a pivotal role in the book, I might add.
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Eventually, the main plot develops, and Cat and Bones find themselves facing a new and deadly foe from Bones's past who is desperate to see them both dead. An all out vampire war is declared, and Bones makes an alliance with one of the most powerful vamps around, and in effect, gains some cool new powers of his own. Finally, things heat up in the bedroom as well ( "When you get back, I'm going to cover myself in whiskey and nothing else. Then I'll pour gin all over you. We're going to drink from each other, in every possible way."--this is sexier than it sounds, since we know how much Bones likes his whiskey, and Cat loves her gin), and Bones and Cat each have to face the possibility of life without the other. There's a heartbreaking scene where Cat's worst fears are realized, and even though I knew it couldn't be true (afterall, there is a new book coming out, Destined for an Early Grave), I cried along with Cat when she thought her beloved Bones may be lost to her forever. (*sniff*)

It all leads up to one big fat undead showdown, straight out of 'Night of the Living Dead'. Oh my... ghouls, vampires, zombies, wraiths--what an absolute horror movie! Gruesome, ghoulish fun--but I hope I don't have nightmares!

Once again, Cat and Bones didn't let me down. They are an utterly devoted couple, even though they do have the occasional spat (Cat still doesn't like to be told what to do, even if it's for her own good, and Bones would be wise to remember that). I doubt that anyone can really come between them (that includes you, Tate), but certainly more than a few have already tried. What's in store for them next is anyone's guess, but I for one can hardly wait!

To sum up, not quite as good as my favorite, One Foot in the Grave, but darn good anyway. This series to me is a lot like JR Ward's BDB, in that you love the characters so much, you're willing to go where the author takes you. I know I can't turn down a chance to be with Cat and Bones again. I just have one question--what's in the letter addressed to "My Beloved Wife"? 4 1/2 stars.(less)

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May 22, 2012 Emilie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Really, these books should have a warning on their cover:
WARNING!
Once you start, you can't get enough. They are like a drug; you get high on Bones.

Do I need to say more?

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Aug 26, 2009 Kathrynn rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Action packed, but low in the romance/relationship sector; however, the writing and plot kept me on the edge of my seat with both humor and a constant state of turmoil. New characters were introduced--some very famous--and I hope Vlad gets more time in later books; sure liked him.

For people reading the series, At Grave's End is a "must read" because vital parts come to life (pun intended) as more elements of the supernatural/paranormal world open up. Some parts are particularly gory, too, so FYI...more

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Jan 06, 2009 Theresa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, 2009

If you haven't read books 1 and 2 in this series, don't start with this entry. Really, just... don't. If you haven't read books 1 and 2, don't read this review.

Of the three books in this series to date, this entry was my least favorite.

What I liked:

- Bones. He can do no wrong. As a side note, it seemed like every sentence he spoke had some British-ism in it. Don't know why I noticed that, but I did. It didn't bother me - just had to his smoking hotness.

- Vlad. I was like, oh yeah, when I first...more

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Feb 19, 2009 Julie (jjmachshev) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Jan09

Wow. I just finished “At Grave’s End” by Jeaniene Frost and I think I may need a few minutes to calm my racing heart. This series has grown in many ways from the first book, “Halfway to the Grave”. It’s a combination of paranormal, romance, humor, and action. All these factors are combined into stories that grab your emotions and your heart rate and don’t let up even when you finish the last page.

The half-vampire Cat should be happy. She and her...more Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Jan09

Wow. I just finished “At Grave’s End” by Jeaniene Frost and I think I may need a few minutes to calm my racing heart. This series has grown in many ways from the first book, “Halfway to the Grave”. It’s a combination of paranormal, romance, humor, and action. All these factors are combined into stories that grab your emotions and your heart rate and don’t let up even when you finish the last page.

The half-vampire Cat should be happy. She and her lover Bones are back together and married, vampire-style. She’s safe from her vampire father who wants to kill her and she’s in charge of her team that hunts vampires who kill humans with Bones backing her up to help keep her safe. So when Daddy dearest sets another trap for Cat, she’s a bit concerned…not to mention tortured! When Bones shows up to save her, they learn she’s really just the bait, there’s a woman from Bones past out to kill him and his grandsire…and she’s a two thousand year old vampire who’s willing to use forbidden magic to do it.

Exciting, sexy, and a thrill ride from start to finish. This series has expanded and the characters grown over the past three books. While it’s not necessary to read the first two novels to understand this book, I can’t help but think there are quite a few things that would get lost if you didn’t. To appreciate just how much depth has been added to the characters and how their choices and outlooks have changed, the first two books are helpful in understanding the current relationships and dilemmas.

As in the first two books, “At Grave’s End” unfolds steadily with the tension rising ever higher until the grand finale…and grand it is. Return appearances by previous characters and the darkly humorous addition of a few new ones only increased my reading enjoyment in Jeaniene Frost’s newest. I just can’t get enough of Cat and Bones and I think if you give it a try, you’ll agree.(less)

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Jul 29, 2009 Barbara M. rated it 1 of 5 stars

OMG you guys what's up with our (once) favorite authors and series?

Frost, Cole, Kenyon, Kleypass, Moning, Roberts (and a few others) seem to have taken the easy way out and have gone l-a-z-y with their work. I for one am starting to get tired of paying full price ($8.00 a pop mind you) for books half the size, large font, and with an embarrassing amount of copying and pasting...

I guess the only way we're going to get our great reads back are to quit buying these so-called "next installments" and...more

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Jul 26, 2011 Juliana rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: People reading the Night Huntress series - don't read out of order

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3.5 stars
Was a good book and I continue to enjoy Bones and the secondary characters - Vlad/Dracula especially, and I'm now more intrigued than ever to read Mencheres' story ( Eternal Kiss of Darkness ). Cat, however, is still annoying to me; ever since the first book she's gotten on my nerves. Am also sick of Tate, as I know most readers were by the last book.

Cat continues to be unlikable to me, and I think it's a combination of several things. One of them is that I find her very hard to relate...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Mitabird rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, re-read

Update: 5/30/11 - I didn't find this one as engaging the second time around. I think some of it was soured by what I know is to come in book 4. I liked book 4, but it definitely frustrated me. 4 stars

Original review: 8/30/2009: At Grave's End was a great read and The Night Huntress is a truly excellent series. I absolutely love the relationship between Cat and Bones and Bones has quickly become one of my favorite male leads. He's funny, extremely loyal, and violent when it comes to protecting th...more

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Jul 30, 2010 Catherine rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This book is actually more of a 3 1/2 star.

While reading my review, keep in mind that I did enjoy the book. I plan to continue reading the series and get the fourth book, but if my problem with this book consumes the next book I think this series and I will have to break up.

I loved a lot of the side characters in this one. Mencheres continues to be intriguing, although at times I just wanted to smack him and tell him to man up. Spade and Annette are back for more page time too. Who really caught...more

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Jul 26, 2011 Bonnie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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‘At Graves End’, the third installment in the Night Huntress series.

Cat and Bones are back working together doing what they do best: killing vampires. Their latest mission goes awry when Cat is recognized even with all of her disguises. To keep from putting her in constant danger the decision is made to put someone else on the front lines. The story continues with all the usual ‘Night Huntress’ craziness we’ve all come to expect: a vampire in a Chu...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Julija (Ju) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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4.5 stars

Another Night Huntress book I couldn't put down thanks to great characters and suspenseful plot. In this book Cat is facing a vicious millennia old witch who wants her dead. This time, though, Cat is with together with Bones and there is no way they are leaving each others' side, especially Bones who has to work on his over-protectiveness if he doesn't want to get his ass kicked by his beautiful wife. Just because they are together, though, doesn't mean everything is sunshine and rainbo...more 4.5 stars

Another Night Huntress book I couldn't put down thanks to great characters and suspenseful plot. In this book Cat is facing a vicious millennia old witch who wants her dead. This time, though, Cat is with together with Bones and there is no way they are leaving each others' side, especially Bones who has to work on his over-protectiveness if he doesn't want to get his ass kicked by his beautiful wife. Just because they are together, though, doesn't mean everything is sunshine and rainbows. There is no question about love or trust when it comes to these two, but there are people who don't want them together, people very dear to both Cat and Bones. Jealousy and old flames are not helping the situation either.

The thing I like the most about this book is the characters. Not only do we get to see some old ones changing, we also get to meet new ones. Very sexy and mysterious new ones. Yes, Vlad, I am looking at you. And don't worry, Spade, I still want to eat you up. There will be Tate, trying to seduce Cat. There will be Justina, being more scary yet awesome than ever before. There will be Ian, all sexy and sarcastic. There will be Mencheres, dark and mysterious as always. There will be Rodney, cooking for everyone. Really, this book has them all and what can be more awesome than all these amazing characters gathered in one place? They fight, they cry, they laugh. Most importantly, they show how much they mean to each other and how far they would go for each other. I knew the bonds between them were strong, but now I know just how strong.

I also had a couple of issues with this book, mainly with Cat, some particular scenes and the pace of the book at times, but I enjoyed it even more than the first two and overall At Grave's End is a very enjoyable and engaging read: action-packed, hot and romantic, heartbreaking, dark and gruesome, funny, intense. Then again, I expected nothing else from Jeaniene Frost. So go get some Cleenex beforehand to wipe off drool and tears you are bound to suffer from and get on this fast-paced, wild, emotional ride! (less)

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Feb 06, 2013 Brenna rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Wow! Holy intense, emotional, action packed craziness!

At Grave's End is the third book in the Night Huntress series and it was the most action packed installment thus far. The fight scenes were crazy, exciting, and pretty gory (view spoiler). Although there was plenty of excitement, it lacked the usual steamy excitement I've become accustomed to. I think chapter 32 of book #2 may have ruined me! :/Don't get me wrong, there is still some, but not as much as the...more

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Oct 15, 2011 Arlene rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Many times in our lives we’ve been powerless, but not this night. Right now we have the power to choose the manner in which we die. If you have been a master of nothing else in all your days, you are now a master of this moment. And I for one am going to give such an answer to this insult that others will dearly regret not being by my side to see it.

Wow! Where do I even start with this book?! At Grave’s End is probably my favorite in the Night Huntress series so far. It made me laugh, it made me...more

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Jan 05, 2009 Nichole (Dirty H) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, vampires, 2009, books-i-own

Disappointing and unsatisfying...

Let me start by saying I LOVED the first two books of this series, and quickly deemed it my new favorite.
But most of the things that made the first two so fun to read seemed to be missing from this one; namely, the interactions between the characters.
The relationship between Cat and Bones was always the center of what made these books so good. It was fun, and it was hot. Most of that is missing here; you get some brief moments between them (and one very rushed p...more

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Jan 04, 2009 Shannon (Giraffe Days) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2009, paranormal, vampires, urban-fantasy, romance

The new book in the Night Huntress series is even better than the previous two, full of heart-stopping action, devilish plots and Bones' mouth-watering, dangerous charm. Don't want to give anything away so I won't give a summary - besides, if you're up to the third book you won't need one, the strength of the first two will guide you on! It's hard to really pinpoint what exactly works so well with these books but, for me at least, it's the combination of the author's writing style and the charac...more

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Apr 21, 2013 Carrie Penney rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Another fantastic book in ever growing fantastic series.

Spike ;) I mean Bones is just as perfect as ever.

James Marsters is MY Bones.

I could gush about Jeaniene Frosts Night Huntress books. They just get better and better. At Grave's End delivers as promised, it is intense, action packed. HOT! Humor filled, and heartbreaking. It didn't disappoint. We get to meet some great and not so great figures of importance. (view spoiler).

I...more

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Mar 18, 2010 Mel rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love Bones, I love Cat and Bones together, but frankly: I don't get the fuss over the Night Huntress series. Sure: it's entertaining and funny. Cat's attitude and bitchy one liners crack me up too. But the general plot? Character development? Secondary characters? I'm sorry but it aint much...

The Night Huntress series might be good in the romance department but there's a general lack of story line and fleshing out of everybody except the hero and heroine. Actually I think even Bones is pretty...more

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Jan 01, 2009 Nytetyger rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2009-challenge

This one was darker than the prior two, but also one of the best in the series. Cat is so much her own person now, and not making the typical stupid decisions so many urban fantasy heroines make; she LEARNS and grows and she's smart as well as being beautiful and kick-ass. Bones is so much NOT your stereotypical heroine's love interest that you can't help but adore him and the surrounding cast of characters are amazing.

I started this book on New Year's Eve and finished it today, New Years day, s...more

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Jan 09, 2010 Adrian Phoenix rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, vampires, own

I enjoy The Night Huntress series more with each book. Love it!

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Sep 03, 2012 Alexandra rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was entertaining, like the one prior to it. I think it's great to see how far Cat has come in her journey. From having no friend and no real companionship to having a job, a lot of friends (vampires, and the humans who are loyal to her), a lover, a best friend. Even her mother has seemed to come around.

In a way, I think everything that's been added to her life can be partly attributed to Bones. Because without him, she wouldn't have come this far. The insertion of Bones in her life has...more This book was entertaining, like the one prior to it. I think it's great to see how far Cat has come in her journey. From having no friend and no real companionship to having a job, a lot of friends (vampires, and the humans who are loyal to her), a lover, a best friend. Even her mother has seemed to come around.

In a way, I think everything that's been added to her life can be partly attributed to Bones. Because without him, she wouldn't have come this far. The insertion of Bones in her life has definitely improved her...should I say, lifestyle?

At Grave's End seemed to tackle the trials of Cat and Bones' relationship. Frost has established their chemistry, and now she's showing how other factors can affect their relationship.

There were a lot of revealing things in this book. We got to delve deeper into the vampire world with Mencheres and Vlad. So happy about Vlad being in this book. He's still my favorite character.

Cat got to see how the other side lives. And boy, do the live (a paradox, when you think about it, considering they're dead), with their huge houses and old artifacts.

But focusing on Cat and Bones' relationship, death/the true death seemed to visit them a lot in this book, with Cat almost dying and then the misconception about Bones' death. I think the whole idea of-not-having-main-characters-die totally squashed the suspense and any emotion I was supposed to feel when I read about Bones' death. I mean, if this was a George R.R. Martin book, I'd probably be bawling but it's not. And the fact that Bones is not really dead, takes away the anxiety from the moment.

I know most people don't like Tate, and while I'm not sure how I feel about his character, I am baffled that he continues his pursuit of getting Cat to love him. I truly hope he didn't become a vampire because it would make him a worthy opponent against Bones for Cat's affection because that would be utterly stupid. But what shocks me is his disregard for their marriage. Is it because he doesn't consider vampires to be people, too? Are they just animals for him to think that a marriage between them is irrelevant? And if that's the case, then does he consider himself to be an animal?

I'm just throwing a bunch of questions here because I'm not sure what exactly goes on in his head. And I think this is partly due to what Cat said in the previous book about her still being "single" in the human world and being married in the vampire world, as if marriage is separate in both worlds. It's not like she can have two husbands anyway.

Also, Bones’ favorite words have to be “don’t fret”. In the series, I’m sure we can count up to fifty times where he repeatedly says it.

In conclusion, At Grave's End was fast-paced and full of action, adventure, lots of smut and romance, and it definitely didn't disappoint.
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Jul 07, 2012 Honour rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: paranormal romance readers

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I did like it. I did. 3.5 stars.

One of the things I liked best about this story is the introduction of Vlad Tapesh. (You almost feel bad for the guy. Every time he's introduced to someone they probably always end up exclaiming "You're Dracula?!" But No, he's not and he will thank you kindly if you never mention that name in his hearing again.)
I love Vlad and I really love that he and Bones didn't get along. So often in paranormal stories all the alpha heroes (or heroes who you KNOW will get the...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Míša* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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EDIT: Prvotní nadšení, že zase čtu knihu od své oblíbené autorky vyprchalo, a já musím konstatovat, že je to podle mě zatím nejslabší díl z celé série... Ach jo... No co :D Na 4. díl se ale nehorázně těším ♥

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Feb 06, 2009 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Sep 28, 2011 Lindsay rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, cover-lust, tear-jerkers

At Grave's End...where to begin? When I was in the middle of this book, I was 99% sure I would rate this as four stars. But the surprise at the end made me go crazy insane! I was so shocked, I couldn't believe it! And this made me change my rating almost immediately.

The truth is, I really liked this book. But I didn't love it like I loved the second book. At least, I wasn't crazy about the first part of the book. Its the pacing. It kind of felt all over the place for me. It wasn't until the middle-end that things picked up and I went crazy. Everything got so exciting, I couldn't put it down to save my life.

I still love Cat as always. I'm really kind of surprised that she keeps her emotions in check especially since (view spoiler) I know I would have lost it. But I still love the girl.

Bones! I love you! I'd ask you to marry me but Cat's already got you...damn. Damn damn damn. I'm glad he was so dedicated to her in this book. I smiled at everything he said. :)

Tate...I didn't know it was possible but you were twice as annoying in this book. God, I'm so ready for him to just go away. Especially when he decided to...ugh I can't say it. I'm just annoyed with him.

I like Cat's mom now. Strange I know but her hate relationship with Bones is hilarious. Don is still pretty meh, I still love Juan, Dave, and Cooper, and I kind of wish Annette got someone to be with.

Overall, I liked this book but didn't love it. I'm going to take a minor break from this series but probably in a month or so, I'll go out and buy the rest of the series. Usually when I take breaks from series, I end up liking the books more so fingers crossed everybody!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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Dec 04, 2012 Paige rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Another great continuation. Although perhaps my third favorite so far, I can't say much negative about how the story continued. Nothing drastic happened to ruin the storyline, so I'm thrilled and ready to read the rest.

Although Cat and Bones are back together in this book, I felt they were away from the other, either physically or mentally, more in this book than the previous two. It was like their jobs took them their separate ways more. Which is fine, they shouldn't be joined at the hip.

Cat...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Timipre `~`Blahzin Phyre`~` rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, adult, favorites, just-vampire

AHHH! I want to scream from the awesomeness of this book! It was so much better than the previous two and those were amazing! This book took we deep into vampire territory.

We got to learn about the vampires through Cat. We got to learn about Mancheres, Bones' grandsire and his history. Mencheres is married to the ancient Egyptian queen's - Cleopatra - daughter who is named after her mother. Mencheres and Patra have been estranged for so long but before they were, Mencheres had a vision of Bones...more

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Dec 08, 2010 Donna The Happy Booker rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, read-in-2010, vampires, awesome-audio-narration

Another amazing adventure in the The Night Huntress series, this third book in the series certainly kept my heart pounding. Bones was as entertaining as ever and I absolutely love how the relationship between him and Cat continues to develop. The wit, humor, and overall personality of these two characters is what keeps me enthralled with the Night Huntress series. I will say that the author managed to scare me half to death in this book (not funny Ms. Jeaniene!) and the plot kept me wanting more...more

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Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series and the Night Huntress World novels. To date, foreign rights for her novels have sold to nineteen different countries. Jeaniene lives in North Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks and always sleeps in on the weekends....more

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