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Master of Crows
by Grace Draven (Goodreads Author)
by Grace Draven (Goodreads Author)
OK! So I'm giving this 5 stars even though it should be 4 for the following reasons: the first 20% is a little slow, and the last chapter is kinda weirdly put together. BUT I will say I LOVED THIS and it's only 2.99 self-published, I picked it up randomly, so my expectations weren't that high and I was forced to obsessively read this so wow, pardon me while I add an extra star for those reasons! :D
This is a VERY SIMILAR book plot-wise to one of my VERY favorite books, Darkangel by Meredith Pierce:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/92... (Which is still one of my fave all-time, more YA leaning than this though, so this is kinda the sexy-time version of that)
And it's pretty much the same-ish plot as a recent book by Nalini Singh "Lord of the Abyss":
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10... Which I didn't enjoy that much (3 stars pretty much).
Girl who is plain and unconfident is apprenticed/enslaved to a powerful, dangerous and outcast uber-dude who falls for him against all sense. OK so I love this plot so I was already a sucker for it, and I loved the way it played out in this book! There was interesting world-building, there were GREAT characters (which is the most important thing). I dunno, I was so surprised that I loved this so much and bravo for it getting out there, and WOW there were yummy scenes everywhere and I kind of loved the main heroine a ton. SOOO I'd say if you want a great vaginal fantasy try it out!!! WOOT
This is a VERY SIMILAR book plot-wise to one of my VERY favorite books, Darkangel by Meredith Pierce:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/92... (Which is still one of my fave all-time, more YA leaning than this though, so this is kinda the sexy-time version of that)
And it's pretty much the same-ish plot as a recent book by Nalini Singh "Lord of the Abyss":
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10... Which I didn't enjoy that much (3 stars pretty much).
Girl who is plain and unconfident is apprenticed/enslaved to a powerful, dangerous and outcast uber-dude who falls for him against all sense. OK so I love this plot so I was already a sucker for it, and I loved the way it played out in this book! There was interesting world-building, there were GREAT characters (which is the most important thing). I dunno, I was so surprised that I loved this so much and bravo for it getting out there, and WOW there were yummy scenes everywhere and I kind of loved the main heroine a ton. SOOO I'd say if you want a great vaginal fantasy try it out!!! WOOT
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It was such a fantastic surprise of a book. Good story, good setting, great characters, and holy crap - some hot love scenes!
Cherish wrote: "Okay, you've made it sound so fantabulous that I'm, now, gonna HAVE to read it! The plot sounds just up my alley, too ;)And thanks for the warning re:slow to start, etc. Good to know."
There are a few weird time jumps that aren't set up great, and the kindle edition doesn't page break chapters which doesn't help but yeah, worth sticking around for.
Felicia wrote: "There are a few weird time jumps that aren't set up great, and the kindle edition doesn't page break chapters which doesn't help but yeah, worth sticking around for."In other words, don't look for literary greatness, but don't miss out on the fun, just because of some inconsistencies? I think I can manage that. I'll see if I can find a copy, this weekend.
Jeez, I really hate no chapter breaks, makes ithard to find a good stopping point, especially in a long book.
Oh and you shouldn't be shy or weirded out about this stuff. Yeah, I saw that interview. Hey, I read them and have no shame. I'm big on any fantasy or historical stories that take place before 1920, no matter how bloody, sexual, or combination of both(oh yes, they are out there
Tim wrote: "Jeez, I really hate no chapter breaks, makes ithard to find a good stopping point, especially in a long book."Agreed. Then I end up staying up till all hours, my health and relationships fail... I mean, really, couldn't they just take a natural break, every now and again, and give us poor, hungry mortals a chance to rest?
Sorry. Anyways, anybody who says otherwise should get a giant middle finger and a swift breaking kick to the nether regions. LOL! I had a friend once tell me I would make a good warrior in the past or a fantasy universe LOL!
£1.87 in the UK - I'll have that! Thanks for the review - was after something fun to read this weekend.
So there's a big romantic subplot in this fantasy? That sounds great! I haven't read any fantasies with a good romance thrown in. I haven't exactly looked for them, though. Have no idea why b/c I love fantasy and romance.
Dropped into my cart for the next hangout. Can't wait to get into this one since I wasn't able to find a copy of Eternal Pleasures anywhere. I so wanted to read Dino porn damn it!!
Christine, you can find Eternal Pleasure in audio format or in used books on Amazon, if you're still interested.
4 for the spegitti (sp) {FUautospell[ i western of romance, with an original setting? Loveed the characters, hated the pacing needs more plot action.... yep not sorry I read it _P again
I read this for the Vaginal Fantasy hangout Felicia and gang post on her YouTube channel. This was my first time joining in and I am glad I did! Amazing book Miss Day! Now on to Poison Study
I think the secondary characters are so well drawn and fun, that they make up for some of the weaknesses of the main plot.
Felicia et al, I am SO enjoying this book! It's engaging, well crafted in character and world development, it's intelligent and it's steamy. I love it! great pick!
And thanks for the warning re:slow to start, etc. Good to know.