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The Succubus Gift

(The Telepathic Clans #1)

B.R. Kingsolver (Goodreads Author)

3.81 · Rating details · 689 ratings · 82 reviews

Warning: The characters in this book are sex-positive feminists.

The history of the Clans, called the Sidhe by the Irish, stretches back to antiquity. The Goddess blesses Her people with 25 Telepathic Gifts. In addition to Telepathy, the Gifts include command over Air and Fire, Telekinesis and Teleportation. In over 2,500 years, She has never bestowed more than 15 Gifts on ...more

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Apr 18, 2013 Kelli rated it did not like it

Shelves: magic, love-stories, other-paranomals, psychics-and-esp, adult

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This book had some things that I really liked, but overall was just not my taste. I can see where people would absolutely love it, there were just to many things that made me uncomfortable to truly enjoy it.

First, I received this book through Read it Review it on the New Adult Book Club page, and while technically the main character is 22 and therefor this book is considered New Adult, because of the subject matter, I would co *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This book had some things that I really liked, but overall was just not my taste. I can see where people would absolutely love it, there were just to many things that made me uncomfortable to truly enjoy it.

First, I received this book through Read it Review it on the New Adult Book Club page, and while technically the main character is 22 and therefor this book is considered New Adult, because of the subject matter, I would consider it Mature Adult.

The writing style was difficult to get used to. The beginning of the book just jumped right in, and I had no idea what was going on. There was no little introductory scene set-up. It was awkward. Also, the writing was in 3rd person but would generally be from one person's perspective at a time, but then would jump for one paragraph to another person only to then jump back. It got very confusing because I had to figure out who thought what.

I think Brenna was a pretty cool girl, but once she found out what she was, she went crazy for a couple days and basically came across as a sex addict. Then she cooled off, and was with Collin (team Collin), but then let's just say (view spoiler) I was going to give this book 3 stars until stuff like that started happening toward the end. Maybe I'm just to conservative but (view spoiler)

Basically, I liked everything in this story except the Succubus part. I liked the idea of the gifts, and the world building. I liked the characters (not Samantha, and maybe not Siobhan either), and I like the intrigue. But to me, it seemed like the succubi were addicts that thought what they were doing was fine because it felt good and gave them the "Glow." Oh yeah, and there were a few pages in there where (view spoiler) I don't think I will be picking up the next one. I guess I am just too conservative for all that free love and using people. Like I said, I can totally see the appeal of this book and really liked parts of it, and if the whoring around thing doesn't bother you, go for it. Overall, it just wasn't for me.

*Edit April 20* I can't get this book out of my head, and not in a good way. I keep remembering more and more things that bothered me (view spoiler) and I can't figure out why the only gift any of the people seemed interested in was the succubus one. Many of the other gifts (there's 25 in total) were way more interesting. But no. they only focused on the female-only, sex-related one. Anyone else care that you can completely disintegrate someones mind and kill them? No? Why would you be with all those pharamones wafting around. Plus, I just can't get over the complete change Brenna's personality went through, even before the whole Samantha bit. She started saying "well I always actually thought the whole modesty thing was dumb." No you didn't! And I don't think you actually liked Collin if you were encouraging him to sleep with another woman so you could sleep with you other boyfriend, and you didn't want to be with Collin until you knew it was for real and for keeps. That makes no sense.

*deep breaths* I could keep going. I need to leave it alone. This just won't quit bugging me, and I really can't remember the parts I liked. ...more

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May 12, 2012 Melissa Simmons rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal, adult, from-author-for-review

The Succubus Gift is the first book in The Telepathic Clans series by B.R. Kingsolver. When approached by the author I was very excited to read this book; it sounded like something I'd really enjoy. It sounded like a really different spin on the paranormal. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would and that's saying something.

The story follows members of the Clan as they find a family member they thought to be dead and learn about her abilities. I really enjoyed the emphasis on family and loyalty ...more

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May 04, 2012 Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

The Succubus Gift is B.R. Kingsolver's debut novel and a great read. I'd recommend it to anyone that's looking for an unconventional romance and love story. The main character, Brenna Morgan, is a strong, highly developed, and intriguing leading female. All the other minor characters are just as interesting, particularly Rebecca (my favorite).

The romantic relationship between Brenna and Collin is unique. I can't think of another book that has a relationship quite like this.

This is a fresh take ...more

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May 15, 2012 Hennessee Andrews rated it it was amazing

Brenna is a compelling character. I loved her intelligence, witty charm, and the journey she is on. B.R. Kingsolver has a very in depth, vivid and extraordinary imagination. I was hooked immediately, wanting to learn more, and find out more about the telepath and succubus Brenna. A chance meeting with another telepath and relative changes her life forever, leading her into a new world where she is able to learn about her gifts and explore what it means to be a succubus. Not only is this story ab ...more

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May 25, 2012 Bob/Sally rated it really liked it

Before I get into my review, I should be up front about something . . . okay, two things. Number one, I don't generally read a lot of urban fantasy. Not sure why, but I guess I prefer a more complete escape or disconnect from reality. Second, I don't generally read too many books that cross over onto the paranormal romance shelves. It's not that I have anything against romance, just that I'd rather it not be the dominant focus of the story.

So, with all of that in mind, it's a bit of a surprise t Before I get into my review, I should be up front about something . . . okay, two things. Number one, I don't generally read a lot of urban fantasy. Not sure why, but I guess I prefer a more complete escape or disconnect from reality. Second, I don't generally read too many books that cross over onto the paranormal romance shelves. It's not that I have anything against romance, just that I'd rather it not be the dominant focus of the story.

So, with all of that in mind, it's a bit of a surprise that I agreed to give B.R. Kingsolver's The Succubus Gift a read, and even more surprising that I quite enjoyed it.

This is a book that wastes no time in getting down to business. We barely even know the main character's name yet, and suddenly we're smack-dab in the middle of an unexpected family reunion made awkward by supernatural secrets and secret society politics. It's a little bewildering, but it certainly serves to keep you off-balance, unsure as to what's coming next. Fortunately, Brenna is a strong, colourful, likeable character who serves to keep the reader grounded. Even though she's been a telepath all her life, the revelations of a wider supernatural world (and her place in it) are as new to her as it is to us.

There were two elements of the book that initially kept me reading, and ultimately kept me entertained. The first is the mythology behind the book, which incorporates an ancient Goddess, gifts of telepathy and telekinesis, and an actual succubus. I liked the way Kingsolver played with out expectations of the various elements, twisting them to create a mythological background all her own. It's quite varied and strong, and really holds the novel together.

The second element, the one that kept me entertained, is the strength of her characters. Strong, vibrant, and colourful, they all seem larger than life, the kind of people you really wish could exist off the page. More than that, though, they are characters that grow and evolve. In some cases, that growth simply comes from us learning more about them. In the case of Brenna, however, she really does develop over the course of the story, maturing from this nervous, insecure young woman into someone far more confident, powerful, and capable.

If I were to have one complaint, it would be that the pacing is somewhat uneven. That frantic, headlong rush into the story gives way to several drawn out scenes that seem a little too carefully crafted to create drama, as opposed to moving the story along. It's not a huge issue, and nothing that impacted my enjoyment of the read, just an observation looking back. For the most part, the storytelling is solid and both the action and the romantic sequences work well.

All-in-all, a pleasant surprise.

Originally reviewed at Beauty in Ruins ...more

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Aug 08, 2013 Jackie rated it really liked it

The Succubus Gift is a great book for the beginning of this series. It’s a very entertaining read with many memorable characters. B.R Kingsolver does a wonderful job creating this world hidden within the modern world. From the moment when Brenna saves her cousin to meeting Collin for the very first time to learning how powerful she could truly be. It is one great twist after another. Also, I really enjoyed how the complex relationships between characters were demonstrated. For instance the relat ...more

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May 19, 2012 Taura rated it it was amazing

I loved this book! I don't think I will be able to look at people the same way any more. What if a person I am talking to is a telepath? What if somebody can really read your mind. (?!?!) I am not sure who I loved more - Brenna or Rebecca. They are so different. Can't wait to read more in this series. :O) ...more

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May 27, 2013 InD'tale Magazine rated it really liked it

Shelves: rating-3-5-star, genre-paranormal-urban-fantasy, 2013-april

3.5/5.0

This story is well-written with a plot that proceeds at a fast clip.

Full review in April 2013 issue of InD'tale Magazine. ...more

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May 12, 2012 Ann rated it it was amazing

Let me just start by saying WOW, because this book completely blew my expectations out of the water and then some. The initial synopsis plot struck me as interesting, but it didn’t prepare me for the utterly heart stopping onslaught of sex, violence and paranormal abilities out the wazoo.

In an age where book covers are raved about because they feature a pretty girl in a dress that’s been air brushed to oblivion, I love that The Succubus Gift’s cover has a more traditional art look and feel to it Let me just start by saying WOW, because this book completely blew my expectations out of the water and then some. The initial synopsis plot struck me as interesting, but it didn’t prepare me for the utterly heart stopping onslaught of sex, violence and paranormal abilities out the wazoo.

In an age where book covers are raved about because they feature a pretty girl in a dress that’s been air brushed to oblivion, I love that The Succubus Gift’s cover has a more traditional art look and feel to it, with slight enhancements. It features a gorgeously rendered Brenna and features some of the abilities that the reader will be exposed to.

When we first meet Brenna she’s worked hard to make a career for herself after being orphaned as a young girl. She’s lived with being a telepath for most of her life, but never knowing the true nature of her abilities. That is until one fateful day after inadvertently saving another telepath he takes her to meet others like them, and so begins Brenna’s journey of self discovery.

I loved how dynamic Brenna’s character is. She’s smart, witty and takes things in stride, but there’s also the less perfect side where she’s a bit self depreciating, reserved and sometimes has serious anger management issues. It all combines together though to make a character that’s so interesting to watch as she grows from an innocent Catholic girl to a more confident and insanely powerful woman.

A main point of the story was that Brenna needed to learn how to control a lot of powers, and Kingsolver found a good balance between natural excellence and learning from tutors that made the story more believable and allowed the readers to experience the powers with Brenna instead of the character instantly being able to use all these powers and going out into the world to fight super villains.

One power in particular, her Succubus Gift (which is in reference to as you guessed it, a Succubus which are known for seducing and having intercourse with men) a rare power that eventually takes the main stage in the story. It provides some of the most hilarious moments as she learns what it means to truly be a Succubus and it also brings the reader to fan-yourself kind of steamy bedroom scenes.

Now with all the different powers on top of telepathy such as pyrokinesis, electrokinesis etc., there’s so much going on in The Succubus Gift. Kingsolver has to explain A LOT of things like the powers, the people, back history, and she manages to do it perfectly without getting the reader hopelessly lost. A few of the powers also have very unique names for them and it can get confusing at times, but Kingsolver added an index at the end that was extremely helpful.

I absolutely loved the cast of secondary characters, maybe a bit more than I do Brenna. There’s such a perfect combination of mafia like grandfather, regal motherly aunt, kick ass best friend and completely adorable, hot, but deadly in a fight - love interest and even other Succubi. Kingsolver crafted these characters with such vivid personalities, they ended up taking on distinct voices and life stories that I craved to know more about.

The villains of the story are kept shrouded in the shadows for the most part, and to me that was perfectly fine. They provided the stressor for Brenna to learn and grow, but frankly they were more terrifying when you couldn’t put a face to them while people were being hunted down. A word of warning, these villains are SO twisted. Kingsolver has them do really graphically violent things that some people may not have the disposition to handle. However, the way that Kingsolver states these events is in a very blunt fashion, she doesn’t dance around them with fancy words, they’re difficult things to write about and I'm glad she didn’t take them lightly and that there’s retribution to be had in the end.

Kingsolver’s way of writing is energetic and keeps up a great tempo. When I was reading this it was easy to see when it picked up for action scenes and slowed down for sensual moments. Especially since Kingsolver is a debut author, this was an incredible piece of work.

Eventually, in the end we find out what’s going on and it blows the doors wide open for an exciting sequel, but it doesn’t end on a complete cliffhanger. We’re left in a very comfortable place, where as a reader you want to know more but it isn’t going to make you angry that it just ENDED RIGHT THERE.

This is a great unique addition to the paranormal/urban fantasy genre and I’d definitely recommend this to fans of the genre! It had everything I could ask for, love, sex, violence, witty banter, supernatural abilities. I am so excited to see what Kingsolver does next! ...more

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Apr 19, 2013 Brianna rated it really liked it

Shelves: new-adult, 2013-na-reading-challenge

I received a free copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

The synopsis of this story intrigued me. I was definitely a bit hesitant to read a book about the succubus, since it immediately made me think that there would be a lot of sex scenes. However, the main character discovering her lost family, and the promise of Irish mythology were too much for me to resist. In the end, I'm very glad that I couldn't.

Brenna was an awesome heroine, and I actually really liked her. She was str I received a free copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

The synopsis of this story intrigued me. I was definitely a bit hesitant to read a book about the succubus, since it immediately made me think that there would be a lot of sex scenes. However, the main character discovering her lost family, and the promise of Irish mythology were too much for me to resist. In the end, I'm very glad that I couldn't.

Brenna was an awesome heroine, and I actually really liked her. She was strong, but she wasn't reckless. She was also really mature and intelligent, because she didn't deny overly long all of the new things she was learning about herself, and I knew from then on, she was going to be awesome to read about, and obviously, I was right. I loved seeing mostly everything happen through her eyes, and I ended the book thinking that she was definitely one of the bravest people I'd seen in a novel in a while.

In addition to Brenna, there were some great side characters. Her love interest Collin was a lot of support for her, but I never felt like we fully knew him, and I'm pretty sure that there's still a lot to learn about him. Callie was an interesting character to read about as well, what with all that she knew about everything going on, as well as Brenna's parents. However, my favorite secondary characters by far had to be Rebecca and Seamus. I loved Rebecca's friendship, and how encouraging and loyal she was to Brenna. Seamus was a favorite for me because he could be so nurturing, but when it came right down to it, he was all about protecting his people. I loved how well all of these characters were written, and the author definitely did a good job at developing them all.

The actual plot of this book was really well-done. It started out with Brenna learning about her family and powers, and I loved that part of it. It was pretty fun and interesting to watch her get acquainted with people, and learn how to use all of her Gifts. But then she finds out that she has the rarest Gift, and that creates a pretty big conflict for her, morally speaking, and I could definitely relate. I love how it took a while for her to accept her gift, because she didn't just change her ways of thinking overnight, and that was pretty realistic. However, after she discovers all of this, a mystery starts to develop, and it gets pretty interesting and tense from then on.

Overall, I really liked this book. I read it quite fast, because it had a great plot. I loved a lot of the characters in this story, but Brenna was definitely my favorite, what with her intelligence and strength. The only downfall of this book, in my opinion, was how quickly the romance developed. I liked Collin a lot, but I can't truly say that I saw where the romance came from. With that said, though, it was a really great story, especially since a part of me thought it'd be quite a bit different. With great world-building, original mythology, and wonderful characters, the author made a succubus story that I really liked, and a series that I could potentially love. ...more

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Feb 24, 2017 Lucia Culpepper rated it really liked it

That was a fun ride. There was a heavier hand on the romance than I tend to prefer, and it was difficult to follow at times--the dialogue wasn't always clearly marked, and there are too many characters in this book for that to be easy to sort out. I'm still unclear on who said what in a few places. But the world was interesting, and believably secret from the "norms." I'm excited that I have the second book in an omnibus, and will be diving right in! ...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Aimeekay rated it it was amazing

So I just finished The Succubus Gift. I wasn't too sure about this one in the beginning. The story just seemed really rushed

in the beginning. But the story's pace seemed to even out and I really got into it.

Things I loved about this book:

Kingsolver did an amazing job at creating this world. I love the detail they put not only into the characters, but into the

clans and the abilities as well. The author didn't just wave away how the telepathy and the different abilities worked.

There is even a ...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Sofia Wren rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal

This truly unique book has several things to offer:

1. A smart, attractive and kick-a** protagonist with a lot to figure out.

Brenna has battled her way from foster homes to the top of her class. Her dissertation on psychic activity is gaining attention, and she is teaching this year at John Hopkins.

When people start telling her they are long lost family and that she has some kind of gift she doesn't want to believe them. But she has to, and once she does, she hits the ground running and takin' n ...more

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Apr 03, 2015 Ryan Mangrum rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

I would have rated it higher, but I had to force myself to make it past the 15% mark. Once the story progressed passed the insipid love story and childish behavior of the main character, it was interesting if predictable.

The basic premise is there are thousands of Telepaths around the world that are segregated into various Clans and "wilders" (Ronin for all intents and purposes). Some of these clans are friendly, or at least non-aggressive with normal folk, some are predatory. All have huge busi I would have rated it higher, but I had to force myself to make it past the 15% mark. Once the story progressed passed the insipid love story and childish behavior of the main character, it was interesting if predictable.

The basic premise is there are thousands of Telepaths around the world that are segregated into various Clans and "wilders" (Ronin for all intents and purposes). Some of these clans are friendly, or at least non-aggressive with normal folk, some are predatory. All have huge business deals and live high on the hog. The telepaths can have any number of skills from pyrokinesis to teleporting to everything in between.

My problems with the book (spoilers):
1) The main character has a PhD at the age of 22. She's not described as being genius that graduated high school early or achieves her undergrad degree in record time. There just aren't enough hours in a day for a 18 year old high school graduate to complete a bachelors and PhD in 4 years.

2) She supposed to be smart, but she think she's fat despite having a 24 inch waist. She's a scholastic savant but can't work out that she has an exaggerated hourglass figure? Huh?

3) We don't need a blow by blow for every date the girl has. We don't need to know what they ate or what they did. It's irrelevant. The first 15% of the book has entire dates written out. It's boring and superfluous. Simply saying they had a great night and the guy was a complete gentleman would have sufficed.

4) It's obvious the author has a rather low opinion of men. She's not quite a Tumblr Radical Feminazi, but she seems to think of men as little more than a prop for comfort or hate. Very little in between.

5) What really ticked me off is how it's stated several times how no Telepath has more than 15 Gifts, but then the protagonist is all 25. Oh, and she inherits millions of dollars. And her grandfather is a Clan Leader. Kingsolver does exactly what SHOULDN'T be done: She makes the main character damn near all powerful. The character should have to rely on other characters, but that's hard to do when you can seduce everyone, calm them, shield yourself, throw lightening, fire, and cold, can teleport, break other people shields, take over their minds, shatter buildings, heal, etc, etc.

She's just too powerful and it takes away from the suspense of the climax. ...more

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Nov 10, 2012 Maghon Thomas rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, paranormal, review-4-author

Ok, so let me start by saying I’ve never read anything quite like this book. I’m saying this as a compliment because different is better to me. Sometimes stories about a particular type of character get repetitive so it was a breath of fresh air to see something different. I am particularly fond of how very detailed the author has made the rules and gifts and how they work. Some “gifts” are part of a “Talent” or are a “Talent” in themselves. So, we’ve got magic here lol

I will not lie and say tha Ok, so let me start by saying I’ve never read anything quite like this book. I’m saying this as a compliment because different is better to me. Sometimes stories about a particular type of character get repetitive so it was a breath of fresh air to see something different. I am particularly fond of how very detailed the author has made the rules and gifts and how they work. Some “gifts” are part of a “Talent” or are a “Talent” in themselves. So, we’ve got magic here lol

I will not lie and say that even though some parts are very funny, this is a more dark story. Bad people do seriously bad things. To the point that I sometimes got chills while reading. Each character has a story to tell and trust me, some are the types you wish you didn’t know, but it makes them who they are. I really like that I never felt like the story was slow, even when there were things being explained or back stories being told. This is what makes a great story for me.

Brenna is mostly the main character. He life is literally uprooted from the first few sentences. I enjoyed learning about her family and how the Clans works. I really enjoy Collin as I will firmly stay planted on his team LOL not that there are plenty of hotties to go around in this story. A Clan is a seriously large family without everyone being blood related. Rebecca is probably my favorite character though. Her and maybe Kallan and Jared. Seamus is The Lord of the Manor without being king, so I really enjoyed his interactions. And I also really enjoyed that they have no judgement with Decisions that need to be made. That’s a good family to be in LoL

I will say that this is definitely an adult story, not just for the romance side, but for some things that occur. I will however contradict that statement by saying its such and interesting story I want everyone to try it out. It’s so unusual to have almost no taboos in a culture that it makes me want to rethink some of my choices hahahaha I will definitely be continuing this series as I really like so many things about it! A really good 4 PAWS from me!! Now go read it! ...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Brenda- Anderson rated it it was amazing

4.5!

I do love my strong female leads. And Brenna didn't disappoint. She lost her family as a young kid only to one day accidentally find them shortly after finishing college. She didn't let it totally overwhelm her and she was willing for the most part to learn about her family but not give up her freedom. She was strong, funny, sexy, mature, intelligent, and has many Gifts. We don't even get to know ALL of them really yet. It's not everyday a young women finds out she's a succubus and this book ...more

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Aug 05, 2014 Renee Rearden rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, urban-fantasy, romance

Sometimes our past dictates how we plan our future.

Brenna has grown up in foster homes, learning to adjust to each new set of parents’ rules. She perfected the go-along-to-get-along attitude. Her internal drive to succeed carried her through college and her dissertation. She’s careful, methodical and knows exactly what she wants and how to achieve her goals—because planning is everything.

Until life throws her a curve ball and changes all the rules. Her psychic ability leads her to discover anoth ...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Petra rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, urban-fantasy, for-review

3,5

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This was an easy and fun read. I hadn't read anything about succubi before, though I had been eyeing some books about them, so it was very refreshing to read this story. I'm a huge fan of vampires and witches, but sometimes you just need a break from them. :)
I liked the way the author showed the succubi (and all the Telepaths), with their history going far back before the rise of Christianity, with roots in Celtic mythology/tradition. The succubi in thi ...more

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Nov 09, 2013 Satarupa rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-to-review-books

I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.

Firstly I would like to thank B.R. Kingsolver, author of The Succubus Gift, for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this awesome book.

Here we meet Brenna who doesn’t know about her true identity and she is orphaned when she was just 8 years old. Moving from foster home to foster home she kept the one and only family belonging with her, a wooden box of her mother and later on she comes to k ...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Lissette rated it really liked it

Brenna Morgan has had her up's and down's. Orphaned from an early age, she's been shuffled from home to home for as long as she can remember. Her solitary existence sets her apart from those she interacts with on a daily basis. Deep inside, she prefers things this way. Her unique powers make it difficult for her to get close to someone. She doesn't quite know how to control them, though she's done everything possible to do just that.

Her one treasured possession, an ornate carved wooden box given ...more

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Nov 04, 2013 Theresa Davis rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal

I have never wanted to read a book about a succubus before but I figured since it was free and all I had to do was send in a review, why not! I am glad I did!!! Brenna has no idea who she really is and has no family, or so she thought. The story starts off with a scene that draws you in right away. You get to be right beside Brenna as she learns who and what she is. As a woman, I must say it sounds like it would be great to be a Succubus but when Brenna finds out that is what she is and points o ...more

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May 15, 2012 Jacqueline Baker rated it it was amazing

While skipping around the web looking for something different to load to the Kindle, I saw the "Top Pick" review for this book on NightOwlReviews.com's PARANORMAL page and decided to check it out. As another reviewer quipped on the storyline, "Some days a girl just wants to pull the covers over her head and stay in bed -- with a willing young man of course." After reading just the few preview pages, I was hooked and had to continue...so much for my Saturday night! Once I picked it up, I didn't w ...more

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Nov 10, 2013 Jeanette rated it really liked it

This book was great; it captured my attention and held it. Brenna was a great character who loved others, and made them feel comforted. She had a streak of rage that was attributed to her strong feelings for the people she cared for. Brenna held a sense of abandonment after her parents dies in a car crash. She bounced around in foster homes and when she becomes an adult, she discovers there are others out there related to her. She's confused and bewildered but she takes time to learn what she ca ...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Mia Darien rated it liked it

If GR allowed half stars, I'd actually give this 3.5 but it doesn't, so it has to be 3 since I can't quite say I *really* liked it.

I liked the world and paranormal setting Kingsolver created. I really liked the "unconventional" aspects of the romance. This felt more like a... paranormal coming of age story to me, but that's nothing wrong there. Some of the drama felt more like drama for drama's sake, with a bit more summarizing of events than I like, and Brenna made me want to gnash my teeth at ...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Andrew Allred rated it it was amazing

Very very well done book. I loved the world and the take she took on the succubus, it had well done world building and great characterizations. The heroine was very fleshed out and i so totally loved her she was awesome and for those who want some sexy fun times u will definately find them. My only complaint was once in a while some stuff wasnt fully explained but that in part was because i didnt read the list of powers till after i finished. So i recommend reading it before starting the story. ...more

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Jun 02, 2019 Sarah rated it did not like it · review of another edition

The plot of this book is completely absurd. The protagonist lost her parents in a plane crash, and somehow her family never found out she was still alive. Flights have passenger manifests and even small plane crashes are investigated thoroughly - someone would have notified the investigation team that there was an orphaned child.
She's also constantly sulking about how she's hideous and no men like her, while other people say she's the most gorgeous person in the universe, including her grandfat ...more

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Jan 28, 2018 Abi rated it did not like it

Shelves: cnf-or-dnf

DNFed at 20%.

This book was very, very passive, with lots of telling, not showing, and a weird MC, who there was no purpose for 1/5 of the way into the book. There was just no emotion, as another reviewer said.

Brenna sucked as a main character, and her story was told in a very "eh" tone. It was off-putting, and I hated her. And the story, which was not "eh" but "my eyes are bleeding get me out of here!" Yeah. It was that bad. 1 star, and please do yourself the favor of giving this one a pass. ...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Beverly rated it really liked it

My thoughts:
Fantastic story. Interesting, captivating plot and wonderful characters. A spin I haven't seen with the psychic set. The infrastructure of the clan was clever and original. The shared "gifts" was intriguing. It was fascinating to watch Brenna's transformation, although I thought it took long enough for her to decide what she wanted from Collin.

I truly enjoyed this first installment of the Telepathic Clans Saga and cannot wait to read the next two books. ...more

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May 06, 2019 Laura rated it did not like it

Shelves: not-finished-abandoned

I just couldn't with this book. The MC is just too Mary Sue-ish. She isn't just pretty she's **the most** beautiful. She isn't just talented she's **the most talented**. She doesn't just meet a great guy she meets **the most attractive and smart** guy. The exposition info dumps are clunky and obvious. I tried really hard but I couldn't make it past the first 15% ...more

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Oct 15, 2013 Jessica Nicholls rated it really liked it

This was a great introduction into Kingsolver's world of the Telepathic Clans. Such a rich, complex, fun and sexy world he's created here. Brenna is very likeable. This book has lots of glamour, sexiness and excitement. ...more

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I made silver and turquoise jewelry for almost a decade, ended up in nursing school, then took a master’s in business. Along the way I worked in construction, as a newspaper editor, a teacher, and somehow found a career working with computers.

As to my other interests, I love the outdoors, especially the Rocky Mountains. I’ve skied since high school, with one broken leg and one torn ACL to show for ...more

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“A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. – Robert A. Heinlein Brenna” — 3 likes

“Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future. We make discoveries about ourselves. - Gail Lumet Buckley Brenna” — 2 likes

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