Bloodfever (Fever, #2) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Mar 31, 2009 Danielle The Book Huntress rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, 2012-sky-s-the-limit-club, part-of-a-series, kickbutt-heroine, favorite-or-autobuy-author, hero-or-heroine-gravely-ill, owned-copy, scary-sexy-cool-dangerous-hero, faerie, hero-to-die-for

Granted, Bloodfever seems to have less forward momentum than Darkfever, but I still loved it. I like this voyage of self-discovery that Mac is on. She is growing up the hard way. I think the first person POV works beautifully, because this is fundamentally Mac's story. Of course, Barrons is a huge draw. He's delightfully enigmatic, querulous, and his feelings for Mac come through clearly, even though Mac doesn't really get it. I think Barrons is crazy about Mac. He is very possessive of her, and Granted, Bloodfever seems to have less forward momentum than Darkfever, but I still loved it. I like this voyage of self-discovery that Mac is on. She is growing up the hard way. I think the first person POV works beautifully, because this is fundamentally Mac's story. Of course, Barrons is a huge draw. He's delightfully enigmatic, querulous, and his feelings for Mac come through clearly, even though Mac doesn't really get it. I think Barrons is crazy about Mac. He is very possessive of her, and it's not just because she's his OOP detector. All the simmering jealousy pheromones are turning the air around Mac bright red and screaming "MINE". I could put a Supreme Court-winning case together about Barrons' feelings for Mac, but I won't belabor the point. Yes, he's a bit of a jerk, but I have to say I love him! He's a hard man, so he loves hard. I think I'm okay with that. Mac can handle it. I'm glad that KMM writes this series (thus far) in such a way that Barrons is compelling and desirable as a character, but he doesn't quite steal the show from Mac.

I like the writing here, with some elegance, but not overwritten. Emotions are conveyed through imagery and the intensity carries through to my heart as I read. I feel Mac's anguish over her sister, and it takes me to that dark place where I am sure I would live if something horrible happened to my own sister. It helps me to identify with Mac in a way that I probably wouldn't normally, since we don't have a whole lot in common. That's the sign of a good writer for me.

If there are any downpoints, I feel that some aspects are a bit too oblique. We get the whole "wink, wink, keep reading treatment" that I find irksome when it comes to series reading. Let's face it, I'm going to keep reading the books, so you don't have to lead me on. At the same time, I do think a little mystery is good, but maybe not so much mystery.

I won't go on and on about the faerie stuff. If you know me, you know already that I have a huge fascination with all things fae, so it's a forgone conclusion that I would love those aspects of this book. I believe that KMM and I share a kindred love for faerie legends, and this is lovingly inscribed throughout this series and her Highlander series to a lesser extent.

This won't be a long review like Darkfever. I think I've said enough about my feelings for this book. There were some parts that didn't really propel the story forward, but the writing, the characters of Mac and Barrons, and the city of Dublin are so engaging, that this one is a fiver for me. The emotional elements of Mac's story truly draw me in and don't let me go. And I'm totally down for more Barrons! I don't know when I'll get to Faefever, but I know I will be looking forward to spending more time with Mac and Barrons in the meantime. ...more

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Mar 28, 2011 Not Now...Mommy's Reading rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, favorites, fever-series, 2011-reads, kindle, i-love-him

Another amazing read by Karen Marie Moning. I love this series! My friend and I are reading it together and we can't get enough! I actually downloaded the Kindle app on my pc at work so I could get my fix during breaks. *lol

Mac is definitely maturing as the series progresses. I love Barrons and can't wait to find out "what" or "who" he is - although I have a pretty good guess. V'Lane has definitely grown on me more in this book but I still wouldn't trade Barrons for a night with the death-by-se ...more

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Jan 09, 2011 Jen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favs, moning, audio

Wow. Just wow. I feel for anyone that had to wait for the next book when reading this series. Book 3 here I come.

Listen to on audio 9/20/12

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Jun 20, 2009 ♡Karlyn P♡ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2011, audiobook, genre-paranromal, read-2010, steam-mild, read-2009, re-read

This was even better with the reread

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May 09, 2010 Ally rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2010

I was apprehensive about reading BloodFever as I thought it wouldn't measure up to the first book DarkFever and I was spot on. Julie from Yummy Men and Kiss Ass Chicks sums up the point of BloodFever beautifully "It is your typical second book in an Urban Fantasy series. Book one usually sets up the world and its players. Book two is typically a transition book. The book that reminds us of how the world works in the series, shows us how the hero or heroine has developed from book one and guides ...more

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Jun 13, 2011 Stacey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed, read-in-2011, uf-paranormal, bad-boys

MORE unanswered questions, MORE tension, LESS pink (which is a good thing). WTF is Barrons??! Officially addicted.

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Apr 30, 2010 RogueHireling rated it liked it

Although I'm enjoying these books, I really do not identify with the protagonist.
Also the writing style that seems more stream of consciousness leaves me a bit irritated.
But again not enough to not keep reading. Very enjoyable read, fluffy sexless fun.
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Apr 02, 2010 Meredith Barrons rated it it was amazing

So good! This one was even better than the first one and we are starting to learn a little bit more about all the characters! There was a little more intimacy with Barron's but I am still dying to know more about him! Starting the next book today! ...more

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