For those who thirst for accounts of paranormal romance, Trisha Telep has compiled some of the most thrilling takes of forbidden love in this colle...
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Aug 09, 2010
Jillian -always aspiring-
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Initial thoughts before I read the book: Okay, I'll be honest: I have read many of the books from the authors included in this anthology. That being said. . .why are quite a few of the stories actually spin-off tales from these authors' series? It kinda makes me mad because, while I get the whole self-promotion angle for their books, it makes ME think that they can't write beyond the worlds they have thus far created. I don't want to think that about any of these authors. I know they're al
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Jun 22, 2011
Nixy
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***SPOILER ALERT!!!***
The Assassin's Apprentice by Michelle Zink - This was actually one of my favorites stories. It deals with vengeance, danger and love. I really hope Ms. Zink will endeavor in creating a series or even a stand-alone about these characters. I'm definitely interested in learning more about them.
Errant by Diana Peterfreund - If you've read Ms. Peterfreund's Rampant, then you'll definitely recognize this world. It's a story about two very different individuals More...
The Assassin's Apprentice by Michelle Zink - This was actually one of my favorites stories. It deals with vengeance, danger and love. I really hope Ms. Zink will endeavor in creating a series or even a stand-alone about these characters. I'm definitely interested in learning more about them.
Errant by Diana Peterfreund - If you've read Ms. Peterfreund's Rampant, then you'll definitely recognize this world. It's a story about two very different individuals More...
Mar 09, 2011
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A collection of paranormal short stories by popular authors sounds like a good idea. In reality, the stories were hit or miss for me. Some of them were REALLY good, some were just okay, and one just plain did not make any sense at all.
My favorite story was Familiar by Michelle Rowen. Oh my gosh, it was a perfectly written short story. LOVED it! This is an awesome story about a witch who befriends a werecat. Yeah, super unique and fun to read! I enjoyed this story so much that I wi More...
A collection of paranormal short stories by popular authors sounds like a good idea. In reality, the stories were hit or miss for me. Some of them were REALLY good, some were just okay, and one just plain did not make any sense at all.
My favorite story was Familiar by Michelle Rowen. Oh my gosh, it was a perfectly written short story. LOVED it! This is an awesome story about a witch who befriends a werecat. Yeah, super unique and fun to read! I enjoyed this story so much that I wi More...
Jun 20, 2011
Sarah
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I don't read very many anthologies because for some reason they take me longer to read than novels.
Anyways, here's what I thought:
"The Assassin's Apprentice" by Michelle Zink:
I have the first book for her Sisters of the Prophecy series but I have not read it yet. I have no idea if this short story has anything to do with the series but I enjoyed it! It makes me want to read her novel as soon as I can! There wasn't a lot of explanation on what Descend More...
Anyways, here's what I thought:
"The Assassin's Apprentice" by Michelle Zink:
I have the first book for her Sisters of the Prophecy series but I have not read it yet. I have no idea if this short story has anything to do with the series but I enjoyed it! It makes me want to read her novel as soon as I can! There wasn't a lot of explanation on what Descend More...
May 11, 2011
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Apr 26, 2011
Kayt
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Despite the title, there are several stories that are not straight romance, or the main focus is something besides the romance relationship. In fact, I'd recommend this for YA fantasy lovers, because few of the stories are romantic; rather, they have an average amount of romance which may or may not be related to the plot at all.
There are lots of familiar names among the authors, and many have set their stories in the worlds of their books. Off the top of my head, I can recall Carrie Ryan More...
There are lots of familiar names among the authors, and many have set their stories in the worlds of their books. Off the top of my head, I can recall Carrie Ryan More...
Mar 19, 2011
Angie
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Got this from the library solely to read Carrie Ryan's Hare Moon, which is the story of Sister Tabitha from The Forest of Hands and Teeth when she was young and how she came to be the person she is in The Forest of Hands and Teeth. While I enjoyed Hare Moon and how it revealed a little more about The Forest of Hands and Teeth world, I thought the story was too short and too rushed. Many of the other short stories which I didn't read were much longer. Fortunately, the third book in
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Nov 08, 2010
Dark Readers
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Kiss Me Deadly is a new young adult paranormal romance anthology containing 13 new stories. It is, sort of, the follow up to 'The Eternal Kiss' YA vampire romance anthology that was out last summer. TEK was awesome and completely worth the money, which not all anthos are, and this one had another great line up of authors so I was really looking forward to it.
It is a decent anthology. Lots of different tales, different styles and some interesting romance options. Probably not the bes More...
It is a decent anthology. Lots of different tales, different styles and some interesting romance options. Probably not the bes More...
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Sep 12, 2010
Lydia
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You know, I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. There really aren't any "bad" stories in it, more like.. "okay" stories and "better" stories. I intended to write a short review of each one, but then I realized that was a lot of writing and getting up and down and... yeah, so instead I'll give you a few reviews of the stories I liked best.
Errant - Diane Peterfreund
I'm not a big unicorn fan, I admit it. I think I got bur More...
Errant - Diane Peterfreund
I'm not a big unicorn fan, I admit it. I think I got bur More...
Aug 25, 2010
Angela
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Strongest YA paranormal anthology I've read
Pulling together thirteen short stories by authors both new and well-known in the young adult genre, KISS ME DEADLY: 13 TALES OF PARANORMAL LOVE broadly covers the subject, including stories about vampires, faeries, ghosts, zombies, unicorns, and mythological gods.
Compared to other paranormal romance anthologies, KISS ME DEADLY is the strongest I've read so far. In addition to being a great way to sample the writing style of thi More...
Pulling together thirteen short stories by authors both new and well-known in the young adult genre, KISS ME DEADLY: 13 TALES OF PARANORMAL LOVE broadly covers the subject, including stories about vampires, faeries, ghosts, zombies, unicorns, and mythological gods.
Compared to other paranormal romance anthologies, KISS ME DEADLY is the strongest I've read so far. In addition to being a great way to sample the writing style of thi More...
Jul 03, 2011
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Aug 24, 2010
Caitlin
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“Errant” By Diana Peterfruend is set in her unicorn world but does not need to be read in any order for her series. It’s a interesting story with two girls who don’t understand each other: Gitta, a hunter and Elise, a noble lady. They soon work together to get what they want.
“The Spiritual Jar” By Karen Mahoney gives a second short story about Moth an 18-year-old vampire sent to London to receive a book for her sire, Theo. Who knew a book could cause so many problems. I really like M More...
“The Spiritual Jar” By Karen Mahoney gives a second short story about Moth an 18-year-old vampire sent to London to receive a book for her sire, Theo. Who knew a book could cause so many problems. I really like M More...
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Aug 07, 2010
Kim
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The Assassin's Apprentice by Michelle Zink: I liked the story a lot. I liked that if Michelle wants to she can pick it right back up and make a whole series out of it. She can back up to before this short story took place, or she can do a follow up after the story.
Errant by Diana Peterfreund: I have so missed my unicorns. If you've read Rampant and you're waiting on Ascendent then I think you should pick this up. It isn't a whole book filled with people killing unicorns. It's more of More...
Errant by Diana Peterfreund: I have so missed my unicorns. If you've read Rampant and you're waiting on Ascendent then I think you should pick this up. It isn't a whole book filled with people killing unicorns. It's more of More...
Aug 02, 2010
Damaris (GoodChoiceReading)
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A couple of days ago I received an e-mail from someone at Running Press Book Publishers asking me if I would be interested in doing a review and giveaway of Kiss Me Deadly. So I said yes and I was very excited because some of my favorite authors have a short story in Kiss Me Deadly.
Anyway, I finished reading today and I have to say that this is another first for me. I don't normally read short stories. No reason really, but I just never did. However, I did enjoy More...
A couple of days ago I received an e-mail from someone at Running Press Book Publishers asking me if I would be interested in doing a review and giveaway of Kiss Me Deadly. So I said yes and I was very excited because some of my favorite authors have a short story in Kiss Me Deadly.
Anyway, I finished reading today and I have to say that this is another first for me. I don't normally read short stories. No reason really, but I just never did. However, I did enjoy More...
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Oct 15, 2010
ambyr
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I'm never really sure how to rate anthologies. There were stories in this one I liked, but also stories I hated--including, unfortunately, the opening story, which almost made me throw the rest of the book away unread. Fortunately I'd picked it up originally to read Peterfreund's story, which was the second one in, so I kept going. And things got better.
I am fundamentally the wrong audience for this book: I'm not a huge short story fan, and paranormal romance as a genre leaves me cold. More...
I am fundamentally the wrong audience for this book: I'm not a huge short story fan, and paranormal romance as a genre leaves me cold. More...
Aug 20, 2011
Catalina
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The Assassin's Apprentice By Michelle Zink
Interesting!! I would read this if it were a longer book, filled with more of the demon hunting adventures! The romance was too rushed, but it is a short story, so...kinda expected right?
Errant by Diana Peterfreund
Unicorns! This wasn't really a romance story, but it had unicorns so it was good.
The Spirit Jar by Karen Mahoney
I didn't get into this one much, I skipped through it mostly. Done with vampires I swea More...
Interesting!! I would read this if it were a longer book, filled with more of the demon hunting adventures! The romance was too rushed, but it is a short story, so...kinda expected right?
Errant by Diana Peterfreund
Unicorns! This wasn't really a romance story, but it had unicorns so it was good.
The Spirit Jar by Karen Mahoney
I didn't get into this one much, I skipped through it mostly. Done with vampires I swea More...
Nov 22, 2011
Stacy
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I couldn't get into this book. I read the first 3 1/2 stories and didn't really like them. Some of them were based on characters from published books and that alone was a bit of a turn off because I like short stories to be original and not a spinoff of something else.
Of the 3 1/2 stories I read, I liked Lost the most. The mystery kept me intrested. The problem I had with it was that the author assumed the read knew what Hades was and who Persephone is. I don't, and I'm not going to w More...
Of the 3 1/2 stories I read, I liked Lost the most. The mystery kept me intrested. The problem I had with it was that the author assumed the read knew what Hades was and who Persephone is. I don't, and I'm not going to w More...
Aug 28, 2010
Laurie
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What an amazing array of authors in one book! Some of my favorite writers have been included in here and I really liked what I read. Some featured new couples, some established relationships never appreciated, and others held the promise of something new but dangerous or even deadly. There were some stories I enjoyed so much I wanted to keep reading more. Some of my favorites included: Michelle Zink's story, The Assassin's Apprentice. Her story started off the anthology with an intriguing story
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Feb 06, 2011
Liz
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Reading a book of short stories is always a mixded bag, however there were a ton of stories in this book that I actually, really enjoyed. That is particularly unusual for me. Usually, when it comes to short stories, I dislike as many as I like. It's a weird form of writing and even the best authors have put out some stinkers (seriously). It must be noted that I bought this particular book for the sole purpose of reading Rachel Vincent's "Fearless". It did not dissapoint and may I
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Sep 11, 2010
Lizzy
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Kiss Me Deadly contains 13 short stories involving paranormal romance. There are quite a few recgonizable names among the contributing authors. Michelle Zink, Sarah Reese Brennan, Carrie Ryan, and Daniel Waters were just a few that drew me to the book. Of course, I also love a good paranormal romance.
Each story offers something different to lovers of the paranormal. There were angels, werewolves, Mara (parasitic empaths), zombies, unicorns, witches, djinns, and so much more. As with More...
Each story offers something different to lovers of the paranormal. There were angels, werewolves, Mara (parasitic empaths), zombies, unicorns, witches, djinns, and so much more. As with More...
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Dec 29, 2010
qingling
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This book is a collection of short love stories between humans and paranormal creatures of the night. Most of the stories have happy endings, but some don't. Each author writes a different stories about the forbidden love between humans and other creatures. I have chose to read this book because I want to read about the different love stories that the authors have to offer. By reading this book, I can learn which authors can write very catching stories that I can read. This is like a preview to
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Jun 24, 2011
Amber
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I picked up "Kiss Me Deadly" mainly because it came up in a search result for Maggie Stiefvater whose werewolf books are totally amazing. I admit, I wasn't expecting all that much from a book of "Tales of Paranormal Love" for young adults. However, I was wrong. These stories aren't stupid or sappy, and though all of them have a boy and a girl and some romance, many of them don't turn out how you'd expect. The book would have been totally worth reading just for Diana Peterfreu
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Jun 09, 2011
Elizabeth
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These were fun. I enjoyed some of the short stories more than others. Here were my favorites:
The Spirit Jar by Karen Mahoney - Moth, a vampire girl is in London after a rare book for her maker, and she's not the only one after it.
Lost by Justine Musk - A girl finds hidden psychic talents when she meets a guy who's not quite human in an abandoned house.
Hare moon by Carrie Ryan - A story about Sister Tabitha, a character from the book The Forest of Hands and Teeth More...
The Spirit Jar by Karen Mahoney - Moth, a vampire girl is in London after a rare book for her maker, and she's not the only one after it.
Lost by Justine Musk - A girl finds hidden psychic talents when she meets a guy who's not quite human in an abandoned house.
Hare moon by Carrie Ryan - A story about Sister Tabitha, a character from the book The Forest of Hands and Teeth More...
Sep 19, 2010
Andrea
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This was one of the better anthologies that I have read. In fact, there was only one story that I didn't like--the one by Daniel Marks, a pseudonym of an adult urban fantasy author. I just couldn't follow that story. It confused me and I never really connected with it.
I think my favorite story was Familiar by Michelle Rown. I liked the main character and the plot. And I love the way she writes.
And I liked Fearless by Rachel Vincent. I'm not positive, but pretty sure More...
I think my favorite story was Familiar by Michelle Rown. I liked the main character and the plot. And I love the way she writes.
And I liked Fearless by Rachel Vincent. I'm not positive, but pretty sure More...
Jul 22, 2011
The Assasin's Apprentice - Michelle Zink
One of those Warrior Angel stories mingled with a girly who is super smart and talks like she lives in the past but I figure its the future.
Was hard to follow the plot and the romance felt rushed but I guess it has to when its a short story.
I left the story feeling unsatisfied.
2 Stars
Errant - Diana Peterfreund
An interesting take on killer mean blood thirsty marly ugly unicorns. More...
One of those Warrior Angel stories mingled with a girly who is super smart and talks like she lives in the past but I figure its the future.
Was hard to follow the plot and the romance felt rushed but I guess it has to when its a short story.
I left the story feeling unsatisfied.
2 Stars
Errant - Diana Peterfreund
An interesting take on killer mean blood thirsty marly ugly unicorns. More...
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Sep 05, 2010
Savannah (Books With Bite)
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What a great collection of authors and stories! All of these stories were just a perfect read. I really enjoyed the wide range of stories. Trisha Telp did a great job compiling different stories. All of these authors are already great writing, so to see all of these writers with more stories, only make me wonders if any of these short stories will be turn into novels.
Some of these short stories are already from the current novels. Like a prologue or in-between stori More...
Some of these short stories are already from the current novels. Like a prologue or in-between stori More...
Jul 29, 2011
Noemi
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Overall: It was pretty good. The love and romance does not disappoint. The love of a daughter and a father, love between a pet and a person, and romance: just about everything.
The Assassin's Apprentice: It was alright, but it could've been a bit longer, I think. Rose wants to avenge her family, who were all killed by a demon. However, someone else who she did not expect comes and gets in her way of victory.
Errant: Fabulous. The relationship of the unicorn and Gitta is beautif More...
The Assassin's Apprentice: It was alright, but it could've been a bit longer, I think. Rose wants to avenge her family, who were all killed by a demon. However, someone else who she did not expect comes and gets in her way of victory.
Errant: Fabulous. The relationship of the unicorn and Gitta is beautif More...
May 19, 2011
Kit
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3 1/2 stars - This volume has an interesting and varied array of fantasy stories.
The Assasin's Apprentice by Michelle Zink * * * *
This was a unique tale about a dying breed: Assasin's meant to kill Demons. A young Descendant trying to avenge her parents' murder at the hand of a demon, encounters another Assasin-to-be hunting the same target.
Errant by Diana Peterfreund * * * *
This story introduced a new concept to me: huntresses who traditionally prot More...
The Assasin's Apprentice by Michelle Zink * * * *
This was a unique tale about a dying breed: Assasin's meant to kill Demons. A young Descendant trying to avenge her parents' murder at the hand of a demon, encounters another Assasin-to-be hunting the same target.
Errant by Diana Peterfreund * * * *
This story introduced a new concept to me: huntresses who traditionally prot More...
Oct 20, 2010
Mailis
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Something to enjoy from so many top notch authors, you just have to read it. Becca Fitzpatrick gives you a glimpse of the reason why the bad guy in Hush Hush is that way, and well The Forest of Hands and Teeth will be left unread by me, because even the short story by Carrie Ryan creeped the hell out of me. Zombies are definitely something that doesn't set well with me. I think the stories were little gems, but romance wise, it left me cold. But hey you cant have everything, the format in itself
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Mar 17, 2011
Our Library
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Written for young adults, this collection of short stories presents the work of some of the best paranormal writers for young adults. Michelle Zink, Carrie Ryan, Rachel Vincent and Michelle Rowen are a few of the writers included in this volume that are bound to satisfy the thirst of every fallen angel, shapeshifter, zombie and vampire fan!
If you read and enjoyed 'Hush, hush' and 'Crescendo' by Becca Fitzpatrick, look for 'Dungeons of Langeais' another chapter for one of the main cha More...
If you read and enjoyed 'Hush, hush' and 'Crescendo' by Becca Fitzpatrick, look for 'Dungeons of Langeais' another chapter for one of the main cha More...
