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Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid #3)

by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author)

4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 · rating details · 12,762 ratings · 702 reviews

Some days, a girl just can't catch a break ... especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men. First there's her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels. It's not just that they can't have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him...more

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Published October 1st 2008 by Kensington Books

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Jul 26, 2011 Tatiana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: have your fave headache medicine ready for this one

Shelves: 2009, urban-fantasy, 2011, tres-annoying, series-dropped-lost-steam

I must be getting old, 'cause I really have no patience with these immature characters this time around. It is very hard to care about a couple who treat each other in such a deplorable, disrespectful, vile way. Oh, the things they do to each other in the name of so called love!

And don't even get me started on Georgina! She definitely needs to stop her reluctant succubus act and embrace her slutty personality. I mean, she can repeat as much as she wants that she does not like being a succubus, s...more

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Sep 22, 2010 Kim rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, read-in-2010, favorites, read-in-2012

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Dear Seth,

I'm writing this letter because my feelings are so troubled right now. I'm torn between wanting to hug you and wanting to hit you in the face. The world needs more sweet guys like you. You are nice, caring, chivalrous, intelligent, funny, quirky and socially awkward. This automatically makes me want to have your babies. And that's saying a lot, coming from a girl who only likes kids because none of them are her own, and therefor said kids can be sent to their parents after getting bore...more

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Jan 20, 2011 AH rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: succubus, angels, demons, nephilim, zzxread-jan-2011, library-finds

Georgina Kinkaid is experiencing some very vivid dreams. Each dream is followed by a drain of her energy. Georgina must find out why this is happening.

This was a fun book to read. I enjoyed the combination of the immortal world – the angels, nephilim, assorted demons and imps, and deities combined with the mortal world.

There are so many things I liked about this book. The dialogue was very clever, full of great lines. Georgina’s friends and associates crack me up. They seem normal and do norma...more

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May 13, 2010 Harper rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: urban fantasy fans

Shelves: series, romance, paranormal, fantasy, urban-fantasy, read-in-2010

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Well, the good news is that I liked this one better than “Succubus On Top,” but the bad news is that I finished the book extremely annoyed with Seth, who I had liked since the beginning of the series. I knew what would happen because I’d accidentally come across a spoiler for this book a while back, but I spent the whole book dreading it (and, to be honest, even if I hadn't read that spoiler, I kind of saw it coming ever since the end of the last book). It figures that he would do it right after...more Well, the good news is that I liked this one better than “Succubus On Top,” but the bad news is that I finished the book extremely annoyed with Seth, who I had liked since the beginning of the series. I knew what would happen because I’d accidentally come across a spoiler for this book a while back, but I spent the whole book dreading it (and, to be honest, even if I hadn't read that spoiler, I kind of saw it coming ever since the end of the last book). It figures that he would do it right after a fight, too. Typical male behavior. It’s sad, though, because despite thinking that he was a bit of a doormat this entire time, I also thought he was a different kind of guy. After all, wasn’t he always talking about open communication and honesty in relationships?

Ah, well. Partially, I feel like Georgina is somewhat to blame. She did want to keep their relationship under wraps and she was always encouraging him to go sleep with someone else, but 1) I don’t think it ever occurred to her that he might actually do it, and 2) she probably never even considered that he might cheat on her with her only female friend. I don’t think it would have ever happened if Maddie had known that Seth and Georgina were together. But most of the blame lays on Seth. Up to this point, he’d always insisted that he didn’t want to sleep with anyone else because he loved Georgina and he wasn’t the type to have “flings.” Now, not only does he do it, but he does it with her friend, someone she works with and has to see almost every day. And, worse than just sleeping with her, he’s already dating her within days of his break-up with Georgina! Very disappointing, Seth! But this just proves that he was too spineless to be with Georgina anyway. Even though I liked him, I never really understood why Georgina was so into him. She needs someone who can match her personality and their relationship had issues from the start. I think it’s good that it’s over.

Anyway, moving on to the actual plot…

The “mystery” element to this book was pretty much nonexistent. I never felt a moment of suspense. I figured out that something was up with Tawny and Niphon, the imp who persuaded Georgina to sell her soul, was behind it. Also, not that it was very hard to figure out, but I also knew that something was preying on Georgina in her sleep and stealing her energy. And I’m actually surprised that the others (Jerome and Dante) didn’t take it more seriously when she first told them that her energy was disappearing literally overnight. I think it’s really weird that initially they just tried to blame it on “stress.” I don’t know if it’s just me, but I find it hard to believe that an immortal who is impervious to illness and disease and can’t easily be killed would be so affected by a little bit of stress that it would somehow deplete her energy stash in a matter of hours.

If I were to judge the book on mystery alone, it would probably only be 2-3 stars for me. But, because I really love all of the characters and a lot of the dialogue, I still enjoyed the book. One complaint I did have about the writing itself is that the words “like” and “uber” appeared liberally throughout the novel. For the word “like” I’m referring to the dialogue (i.e, “It’s not that I don’t, like, understand,” “I think that we should, like, talk about this.” Those aren’t direct quotes, but you get my meaning.) I thought it was just distracting and sometimes it made me feel like I was reading a YA novel. I suppose this might be because Mead also writes YA and she’s accustomed to writing that kind of dialogue, but it strikes me as odd that a hundreds-of-years-old succubus and a best-selling author would constantly throw those words around in conversation.

I don’t know what it is about Carter, but I just adore his character. I really wish he was around more, although he did make a lot of appearances in this book, which made me happy. I desperately want him and Georgina to get together, but I don’t want to see him fall, especially after seeing it happen to Yasmine. Quite the conundrum. If only there was another way. Although there will at least be a way for Georgina to reclaim her soul and live out a normal life, at least if the hints in the book are to be believed. Not that they were very subtle or anything. From the amount of times it was mentioned, I’m fairly certain that we will eventually find out that there was some kind of flaw in the contract started by Niphon. I mean, she left her village almost immediately after selling her soul, so she doesn’t know what befell all of the people she left behind. Who knows what could have gone wrong? I’m curious to find out!

To touch on Dante, a new character introduced in this book, I actually liked him a lot. Finding out what exactly he had done to attain his power did turn me off, but surprisingly it didn’t make me dislike him. I hope he’ll be around in the next book.

As for Georgina herself, I continue to love her character. Sometimes I’m not sure why since she does some things that annoy me and she’s selfish and self-absorbed, which is the reason for the loss of her soul in the first place. Still, despite Seth’s claims otherwise, Georgina does seem very human to me because she’s flawed and not always entirely likeable. But somehow I like her in spite of that. In fact, maybe because of that. She’s a strong character and she’s interesting. She’s arrogant and sarcastic, but who can really blame her? She can make herself look as beautiful as she wants to and she knows the affect she has on men. It would be hard for anyone to be humble in her shoes. I think she does need to make some changes, though, or I think the cycle of heartbreak and loss in her life will continue, as Dante said. Whatever happens, I’m rooting for her to get a happy ending eventually. I can’t wait to start on the next book!
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Apr 19, 2010 Kat Kennedy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Okay, I'm in two minds about this book.

First of all, I enjoyed it, and that's what you're supposed to get out of a book. It was a good read. Heartbreaking in parts, funny and hilarious in others.

There's a problem with this series though that majorly bothers me. I always figure out the mystery LONG before it's revealed and this book was even worse than the others in this one regard. I had figured out every major reveal by halfway through the book. That isn't good writing.

The actual characters, se...more

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Feb 12, 2010 Leah rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: love-triangles-can-kiss-my-booty, series-georgina-kincaid, author-richelle-mead, 2-stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. In Succubus Dreams, the third book in the Georgina Kincaid Series, Georgina Kincaid is dating Seth Mortensen. Jerome and Seattle get a new succubus that Georgina has to mentor. Niphon, the imp that bought Georgina's soul and someone she hates with a passion, must stay in town until the new succubus, Tawny, gets her first lay. Meanwhile, someone, who we later find out is Nyx, is preying on Georgina's dreams and draining her. She goes to Dante, a man who deals in black magic, for help. There's a t...more

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Nov 02, 2008 Cherise rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-paranormal

Georgina, Succubus extraordinaire, juggles a new protégée, some new angels and a few more immortals all while working hard to maintain her ever complicated romantic life. Bits of her past come back to haunt her and just when everything seems to be perfect more complications arise.

Georgina is a complex character. What she is, a succubus, is often a direct contrast to what she wants and how she feels, making her a demon with a heart and a conscience. It creates some interesting problems and makes...more

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Aug 15, 2011 Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult

***Re-read with friends in August 2011 in prep for the series finale***

I'm loving this series even better the second time around. All of the minor complaints that I had the first time reading aren't even an issue now because I know what's going on and now I can just enjoy the characters and mystery of what's going on.

***original review***

Before I get to the good stuff, let me get my two complaints out there :

1. This was the third book in a row that started slow. Having to wait several chapters...more

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Nov 09, 2008 Pamela rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: urban fantasy fans, people disgruntled with LKH's writing

Shelves: fiction, urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance

If I loved this series before, this book proves that I am completely and utterly addicted. I wasted a good hour this morning finishing up this book. I say waste because, er... I should have been writing an essay for my film theory class. But frankly? This book is worth it.

Wow. I... just, wow. The novel's plot itself is engaging, the mystery is interesting (if a bit easy to solve, once a few pieces fall together), and Richelle Mead's writing is (as always) funny and engrossing.

But what really got...more

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Mar 24, 2010 I ♥ Bookie Nookie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: species-angels-demons-aliens, 2010-read-in, zz-reviewed

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Feb 28, 2010 FlibBityFLooB rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2010, made-me-cry, made-me-laugh, witty-i-am-not, angels-or-demons, succubi-or-inccubi, urban-fantasy-or-paranormal

An estrogen fest. That's what I felt like about this chapter of Georgina Kincaid's story.

I could see a million miles in advance what would happen with Maddie. That was not a surprise to me, but it didn't stop my crying. I didn't use to cry when I was younger, but as my hormones approach middle-age I tend to get weepy at more in life. And, this story really got to me. I guess you have faith in love, and this was quite a sad turning point in the story.

I have faith that things will be uplifting aga...more

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May 04, 2012 Fiction Fool rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Complete and total surprise.

I started this series not expecting to like it at all. I mean, for crying out loud, it's about a succubus that can't sleep with men without taking away their life force and corrupting their soul. What can you do with that? Kind of difficult to spin a love story in there somewhere, right?

But the Georgina Kinkaid series took me by surprise and I have to say it's now one of my favorites. Richelle Mead did a great job utilizing the complicated nature of the succubus issue...more

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Sep 22, 2010 Jen (In the Closet With a Bibliophile) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I don't know how I feel about this book. It definitely was another gripping tail of succubuses, demons, angels etc... But, I'm upset now.

I've also decided I no longer love Seth.

I've now decided I possibly am in love with Carter.

Also...Jerome sucks! Oh, and...my hot Georgina had better get some sweet lovin' in the next book or I may throw a fit. Okay, maybe I won't, but still.

This third book in the series was such a chaos of emotions and I don't know whether to throw the book or caress it. I me...more

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Apr 18, 2012 Ta§chima Cullen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own

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Holy shit. Did that really happen?

As always, once I get into Georgina's world there is nothing and no one that can keep me away. The installments are utterly captivating, and I swear that they will keep you well entertained. Georgina is just the kind of woman we all secretly and not so secretly want to be, full of confidence and basically full of life, but she has her fucked up side as well. I can't really believe things went down the way they did, but...more You can find more reviews @BloodyBookaholic

Holy shit. Did that really happen?

As always, once I get into Georgina's world there is nothing and no one that can keep me away. The installments are utterly captivating, and I swear that they will keep you well entertained. Georgina is just the kind of woman we all secretly and not so secretly want to be, full of confidence and basically full of life, but she has her fucked up side as well. I can't really believe things went down the way they did, but by the end of the book I was so frustrated, my chin literary hit the floor- I mean, I guess it what happened was going to happen eventually, but you never think it will actually happen you know?

In these kinds of adult romantic books there is always a lot of different things going on -which is why I find them so compelling- between the relationship issues, and the demonic issues, and the inner dialogue of Georgina it all adds up for an incredible time of just you and about another 10 imaginary people.

Oh Georgina... I feel ya girl. I am sorry, but even though she is by nature incredibly slutty I can't help but just want to be like here, a little. In this retrospect, I guess if I were going to be a character in the series my personality is more aligned with Maggie- Georgina's friend who is an introvert but who really tries to come out of her shell. Georgina is Serena in Gossip Girl combined with Buffy the Vampire Slayer combined with Hannah from Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Kick ass + the life of the party + expert in the sack= extra entertaining!

Now her relationship with Seth always seemed to me very sweet. They are in love in all, and I really like to see Georgina happy, but in this installment Seth fucks up royally. After this book I don't know or think I can be team Seth again, but at the end of the day we always want what makes our main character most happy, and that I guess is Seth. It is a complicated thing, but I do think we could venture out of Seth territory, let's see with the next installment (view spoiler)

Now for the future of the series... I am excited. This whole potential "loophole" that might be in Georgina's contract is just... too good to be true? Maybe, am I still anxious to find out if it is actually real? Hell yes! Full steam ahead!! Time to read Succubus Heat!(less)

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Sep 08, 2011 7hir7een rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011, series-finished, paranormal, fantasy, stars-4

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Jul 01, 2010 Megan rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: not-mine-library, urban-fantasy

I don't like Georgina Kincaid. Haven't liked her from the beginning and continue to not like her as the series progresses. But for some inexplicable reason, I continue to read these books. With this third installment, I found that accepting the fact that I do not like Georgina made it much easier for me to, well... like reading about her.

On a positive note, one thing I love about the Succubus books is that we continually see "evil" people behaving quite decently and "good" people behaving badly...more

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Jun 29, 2009 Sharon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: erotica-paranormal

Okay, I'm so pissed at this book, and totally loved it. It ruins the typical HEA of most stories and I can't believe the ending! It's a good book and made me cry, which means I'm totally in the moment. But damn I so wanted it to end differently. I won't make any spoiler comments, because I didn't know what was going to happen. I am also forming my favorite characters and my lesser faves, which makes it a fun read.

Definitely DEFINITELY read this series from the beginning...it's the slow build of...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Mercedes rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series, completed-series, badassery

I'm begging for divine punishment, but can I just ship Carter/Georgie? As if this books wasn't a big cry fest anyway.
That is all.

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Dec 29, 2008 Steven Peterson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If someone would have said I'd be reviewing a work on the paranormal, I'd probably have laughed at them. However, a couple of my Amazon friends reviewed the works in the Georgina Kincaid series, and I simply had to take a look. Their reviews were that enticing.

Against all odds, I began reading the works in the series and became hooked! This one is the third in that series. The theme is intriguing. Georgina, a succubus, is to train a not very adept succubus. In addition, the imp who took her soul...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Samantha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: lendable, all-time-favorites, what-the-eff-just-happened, badass-heroines, sexy-times

I highly suggest you have read Succubus Dreams before reading this review. Ok, so it's more of a rant, but still. Spoiler city.

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I highly suggest you have read Succubus Dreams before reading this review. Ok, so it's more of a rant, but still. Spoiler city.

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I started this day in a great mood, it being Valentine's Day, and having been showered with gifts and all. Now, I'm in this terrible funk and shitty mood, and it's all due to this book. Well, it's all due to the end of this book. Nay, it's all due to fucking Seth. No, not the good kind of fucking, but the bad kind... as in, 'That Seth character is such a fucking douche'.

I think the reason I'm taking it so hard is because I truly loved Seth. I know I say that about a lot of the male characters in the books I read, but not like this. Mostly when I say it, it's about some alpha male who is sexy, can be a jerk sometimes, but eventually wins me over and I wouldn't mind boning the rest of my life. Seth was different for me. He was probably the first male love interest that I would actually have fallen in love with in real life. Also, he is one of the few who could actually exist in real life. Maybe that's why I found this so heart-wrenching... because I see a lot of similarities between him and the men I really date, and so I feel like I'm the one who had my heart ripped out. And I do... feel like I had my heart ripped out, that is. I'm taking it waaaaay to personally.

Seriously, Seth, how could you do this to Georgina? It's complete and total bullshit. It hurt so much worse this way than if you stayed with her. I mean, Georgina makes some dumb decisions sometimes, but the girl gets her heart broken over and over again. The absolute saddest part is that all she wants is love and a child, and it seems like she will never have either.

I know there were other things I wanted to talk about, but I can't wrap my mind around anything but the bullshit that went down with Seth.

Why is it that I get so involved in the books I read, that they literally influence my mood? I don't get it sometimes. These characters aren't real, so why should I care about them so much? Part of me feels stupid for it, but another part of me thinks there is something so magical about escaping reality... if only for a little bit.

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Jan 21, 2013 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-that-made-me-cry, paranormal-romance

This book is definitely my favourite in the series so far. Except for the ending. Mead reminded me just how good she is at bringing out readers' emotions in her books. I haven't seen story-weaving this good from Mead since I read the Vampire Academy series.

Succubus Dreams is an emotional read. Georgina is immortal - she is blessed with living forever. And while this might sound really good, it has its downside. Georgina can't have kids and she can't safely fall in love with a human. He'll either...more

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Jan 17, 2013 Eleni rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Now that I've listened to 3 of the books on Audiobook?

Pretty much. I'm going to read all the Richelle Mead novels, now.

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Sep 22, 2012 Gulliblei rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: disappointing

(view spoiler)...more (view spoiler)[When I read books, what I cannot stand is infidelity. Because when the cheating occurs between the main character and someone else it always means that the main character will justify it in some way. The fact is, nothing justifies it and if you think that the "once a cheater, always a cheater" quote doesn't apply to you then you're a fool. The fact is, if you or your significant other can stray once then there's always a chance it'll be repeated. It doesn't have to be the fact that you've grown distant or he doesnt love you enough. It's the fact that he can so easily give in to temptation. It's a test of one's inner strength. Some people are just weak. Sometimes it really doesnt have to do with one's morals. You can be the most pure, nicest, and good person in the world but if you don't have that strength to resist the temptation then it's all just a moot point. That is why I had such a hard time with this book and the previous one for that matter.

When Georgina slept with Bastien it was just so wrong. I understand that she longed to be with him and that she has urges but she knew that it wasn't Seth. She was aware the entire time. The fact that Seth was able to forgive that shows that he's capable of justifying cheating. Which leads to what he did in this book. I'm sure he had the best intentions. He was hurt, confused, and horny. Fine. So he slept with Maddie even though he knew it was wrong. But the point isnt that he slept with her, it's the fact that he didn't tell Georgina. I know he said he was going to tell her but if she hadn't found out he probably would've waited a long time to tell her being that he's not a confrontational person. And just the way he didn't seem like he regretted it when she confronted him about it made me really reevaluate his character. In fact he even admitted that he started to have feelings for Maddie, which made the cheating all the worse because he has basically been cheating on her, emotionally, the entire time. I can see why Georgina jumped to the conclusion that he did this to spite her or so she'll leave him since for her the world really does revolve around her. But the fact that she didn't and still hasnt registered the fact that he was cheating on her the entire time just irritates me. I am very very disappointed in everyone in this book. Well not everyone, Hugh and Carter were very awesome. (hide spoiler)]

Even so I give this book three stars because it was entertaining and well written except for some of the dialogue. It is hard to believe some of the characters, as old as they really are, would speak the way they do. They sound like teenagers! (less)

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Aug 24, 2012 Vivian rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2012

Wow, this was so much more emotional than I expected it to be. Forget the Seth drama. Georgina's dream just about broke my heart. If we're talking about preying on someone's weakness, this one will do the job. I hope she gets her happy ending by the end of this series.

Reading this book, I came to understand what I've been missing out on with Richelle Mead. She creates these characters who are able to draw so many emotions out of you. Literally, it's an emotional roller coaster, but with the ligh...more

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Aug 16, 2012 Ronda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone

Recommended to Ronda by: Shannon Novak Packer

Shelves: paper-backs, 2012-favourites

The last book finished with a 'Happy High', a 'Woop Woop' and smiles from ear to ear... This book finished with a 'Devastaed Downer' a 'F*ck No' and tears that wet my pillow!!!! W.T.F??????

Again, LOVED the storyline, all the various things going on and ALL of the questions being answered. I ADORE the characters, dislike the ones I'm supposed to and try to give the new guys a good hearing (doesn't always work though!)

I LOVE that I hate the way this book ended, the characters are at a point in the...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Toni Camilleri rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Georgina Kincaid is one and unlike in how literature has depicted, she is real and she does take the life force away by luring in men and shape shifting and answering to Hell’s payroll system. As once human, she is haunted by her emotions of guilt, longing and sadness. Call her the melodramatic succubus. With friends such as two colorful vampires, an arch daemon, an imp, and an angel and the balancing act of living like a mortal, life couldn’t be more exciting.

All seems ordinary to Georgina not...more

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May 11, 2012 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I can't point to any specific reason, but I just really like this series. I think it's that even though they have a fair amount of steaminess, it never feels like their main purpose (i.e. they're a supernatural mystery series with sex, rather than a romance series with a supernatural mystery.) Georgina's an entertaining character--an inherently good person who, thanks to a few bad choices a millennium ago, now has to work on the side of darkness (though it never seems all that dark, what she and...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Nalla rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wenn ich eine Bücherreihe lese und von den ersten beiden Büchern richtig begeistert bin, setze ich automatisch die Erwartungen höher. Richelle Mead ist eine unglaublich gute Autorin, die Worte zu einer tollen Geschichte verschmelzen kann und von ihrer Georgina Kincaid-Reihe war ich auch nach dem zweiten Buch mehr als begeistert. Band drei, "Succubus Dreams - Verlangen ist ihre schärfste Waffe", bildet dabei auch keine Ausnahme, jedoch war es diesmal ein etwas anderes Leseerlebnis.

Georgina Kincai...more Wenn ich eine Bücherreihe lese und von den ersten beiden Büchern richtig begeistert bin, setze ich automatisch die Erwartungen höher. Richelle Mead ist eine unglaublich gute Autorin, die Worte zu einer tollen Geschichte verschmelzen kann und von ihrer Georgina Kincaid-Reihe war ich auch nach dem zweiten Buch mehr als begeistert. Band drei, "Succubus Dreams - Verlangen ist ihre schärfste Waffe", bildet dabei auch keine Ausnahme, jedoch war es diesmal ein etwas anderes Leseerlebnis.

Georgina Kincaid ist ein Sukkubus. Sie lebt davon Männer für die Hölle zu verführen und den Kick ihrer Lebensenergie nach dem sexuellen Akt in sich aufzusaugen. Ihr Vorgesetzter Jerome muss sie jedoch immer wieder daran erinnern, dass für sie die Dienerschaft ihm gegenüber an erster Stelle stehen sollte. Denn Georgina ist nun Geschäftsführerin einer Buchhandlung und versucht eine normale Beziehung zu einem Sterblichen zu führen. Dass sie mit Seth Mortensen keinen Sex haben kann, fügt ihrer Beziehung immer tieferere Risse zu.
Als der Kobold Niphon auftaucht, der ihre Seele gekauft hat, fängt das ganze Schlamassel erst richtig an. Er bietet ihr an, dass sie genau das bekommen soll, was sie sich sehnlichst wünscht: Sex mit Seth, ohne ihm zu schaden. Doch dafür fordert er Seth' Seele, worauf Georgina sich absolut nicht einlassen will.
Georgina wird von allen Seiten in Beschlag genommen. Niphon, der sie versucht in den Wahnsinn zu treiben, ein neuer Sukkubus, dessen Mentorin sie ist und die absolut nichts zu taugen scheint und - als wäre all das nicht genug - erwacht Georgina ohne ihre zuvor gezogene Lebensenergie. Nach einem sehr merkwürdigen Traum, der sich mehr als real anfühlt und dennoch absolut undenkbar ist...

In mir streiten die Gefühle. Das Buch war wie gewohnt klug, witzig, charmant und flüssig geschrieben und Georgina und ihre Freunde haben einfach Charakterzüge an sich, die der Geschichte einen besondern Kick geben, aber dennoch fühle ich mich nicht glücklich. Dieses Buch ist rabiater, direkter und die aufgebauten Illusionen werden ein für alle mal ausgeräumt. Und es wird düsterer. Jede Menge Geheimnisse entwickeln sich, aber verraten nicht allzuviel. Es ist wieder eine Vorbereitung auf den weitere Geschichtsverlauf.

Richelle Mead hat wieder neue Charaktere eingefügt, an die ich mich schnell gewöhnen konnte. Wie z.B. die Engel und den vermeitlichen Sterblichen in ihrer Mitte, der sich bei Georgina eingenistet hat und einer geheimen Mission nachkommt. Vincent steht dabei weniger im Mittelpunkt, aber als Georgina die gewissen Blicke zwischen ihm und dem Engel Yasemine bemerkt, wird ihr plötzlich ihre eigene Beziehung vor Augen geführt. Georgina's Gedanken entwickeln sich immer vielseitiger und sie verliert etwas wichtiges, was sie einfach ausmacht. Als würde man dem Brot das Mehl wegnehmen.

Am besten hat mir das typische Geplänkel zwischen Georgina und ihren Freunden gefallen. Aktuelles Thema: Weihnachten. Georgina wollte keinen Weihnachtsbaum haben, was ihre Freunde natürlich nicht zulassen durften. Statt keinem Baum hat sie nun einen ganzen Tannenwald im Wohnzimmer stehen. Witzig war auch das Wichteln. Kreaturen der Hölle (samt einem Engel), die sich Gedanken machen müssen, was sie einem anderen schenken können. Dass Georgina den Namen des Engels zieht, der letztes Jahr wegen seiner Unerfahrenheit dafür sorgte, dass ihr Weihnachtsbaum abfackelte, ist dabei irgendwie pure Ironie. Es war wieder sehr unterhaltsam.

Fazit:
Ich liebe Richelle Mead, aber was sie Georgina alles in diesem Buch zumutet, ist für mich nicht leicht zu verstehen. Irgendwie sehe ich sie einfach als normale, nette Persönlichkeit und es ist so leicht zu vergessen, dass sie eigentlich eine Dienerin der Hölle ist und dementsprechend von Grund auf Böse.
Für die Folgebände wünsche ich mir sehr, mehr über ihre Vergangenheit zu erfahren, die, bevor sie zum Sukkubus wurde.
Es wird auf jeden Fall weiter spannend und ich bin gespannt, wie es sich weiterentwickelt. Die Geschichte hat mich so infiziert, dass ich direkt mit Band vier weitermachen werde. (less)

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Sorry guys! Prepare for a long diatribe because this book just pissed me off!! I won't lie, I loved it. For some reason only Richelle Mead can put me through complete emotional torture and I will beg for more.

Seth, Oh, Seth, how I hate thee!

So, it was almost like Seth exchanged with a body snatcher. None of what he said or did made any sense. I could believe an arch-demon in my living room before I believed anything out of his mouth. The following is how I saw the course of events.

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