Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, #3) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Feb 24, 2017 Lisa Kay rated it really liked it

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This is how Italians envision Zarek of Moesia. Yum. And let me tell you, his love words to Astrid, “la mia stella” (my star)... ahhh... they sound much sexier in Italian.

★★★½✩ Okay. This was a good read. By that I mean well written and a well developed world setting. It is just that it is pretty depressing reading about all the abuse Zarek suffered through-out his lifetime. Especially as a child. He was feared and rejected – for the most part unfairly – over and over. And for centurie ...more

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Feb 12, 2010 Zeek rated it really liked it

Shelves: angels-gods-demons, alpha-hero, favorites-all-time, favorites-pnr, pnr, vamps, pnr-kitchen-sink

Despite it's flaws (Kenyon tends to repeat herself, and she's obviously ripping off Buffy and Charmed)- I like the series. It's all about the characters, dude. I love them, and though the heroes all tend to look and act alike ... you just gotta love them too.

Dance with the Devil, is considered one of the best in the Dark Hunter series. Although it's a good story, I wouldn't say it's my favorite so far. Zarek is a one hard, tortured hero and considering his past, he has every right to be.

Never sh ...more

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Sep 22, 2009 Cheryl rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, sherrilyn-kenyon

I really connected with these characters (Zarek and Astrid). I felt Zarek's pain and could relate to the way Astrid responded to him. So, I did enjoy this book, however, it was a bit wordy in some places and I did find myself skimming over some of it, especially the parts with Simi... she was a bit weird and had a tendency to ramble. And of course this book left me with a desire to know more about Acheron!! ...more

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Oct 06, 2009 Shannon (Savhage Temptrest) rated it really liked it

"Dance With the Devil" by Sherrilyn Kenyon was an action-packed, emotional rollercoaster that marks the third installment in the Dark-Hunter series!

Zarek does not know the meaning of kindness, and he does not care what other people think of him. So, it is no surprise that everyone, including a few gods and goddesses, want him dead for one reason or another. After barely surviving an attack from various squires and supernatural foes, Zarek wakes to find himself in the home of a very attractive an ...more

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Nov 29, 2010 Peep (Pop! Pop!) rated it really liked it

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Ok, this is what happened. I didn't want to read it but I couldn't exactly pass up reading about Zarek. He was so mean and so cold. Literally, he was stationed in Alaska. And he was pretty much kept there for 900 years or so. Oh and I loved the whole Rumpelstiltskin scene. I thought that was pretty hardcore funny. I was thinking, “Oh yeah, Zarek is bad”.

I liked Astrid . She was strong and determined and she made me laugh – her and her crazy wolf! She worked well with Zarek and guess what? She di Ok, this is what happened. I didn't want to read it but I couldn't exactly pass up reading about Zarek. He was so mean and so cold. Literally, he was stationed in Alaska. And he was pretty much kept there for 900 years or so. Oh and I loved the whole Rumpelstiltskin scene. I thought that was pretty hardcore funny. I was thinking, “Oh yeah, Zarek is bad”.

I liked Astrid . She was strong and determined and she made me laugh – her and her crazy wolf! She worked well with Zarek and guess what? She didn't hook up with him on the first day. That's a first for sure. I liked her interactions with Zarek. If you didn't know, Astrid is sent to judge Zarek. Because of old reasons, she has to be blind whilst she judges people. Get it? Hehehe. Blind justice?? Anywho! At one point he brings her a drink and she asks what it is it. He responds with, “arsenic and vomit”. Hahahaha. Don't you just love a surly dude?

And can't this SK write a sad back story? She's like a genius when it comes to them. I'll be like, it can't get any worse and then, BAM, the dog dies. Man, how is she even sane after writing these? Poor Zarek, I don't understand how people can be so cruel to him.

I'm sure this has a significance in these books, but boy the dream sequences are getting kind of old. Old and moldy. And dream whoopie is just plain weird. I don't know about you, but I do not dream complete memories nor do my dreams makes sense. My nightmares are scary but even if they're based on something real, there's always something ridiculous going on. Surely I can't be the only one this happens to. My dreams are like this: I could be sitting down in my living room talking to my kids. Next, I turn around and I look over the side of the boat and my cat is telling me something but I can't hear. I fall in and we laugh and I finish watching the game. See? Weird and makes no sense! Very different. But then, I'm not a Dark Hunter, maybe they just dream differently. Alls I know is that I found myself skimming the overly long dream stuff. Is it me, or is this the only way we can get back stories in these books.

And I didn't like why they put him in Alaska in the first place. I would have definitely been angrier had I been in Zareks place. Also, did you know that you can make pancakes in the microwave? I didn't!

I did notice some similarities between a certain other series but I think with these, those kinds of things can't be avoided.

And yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm reading Valerius's story next, so what? But I think (Notice it's no longer “promise”?) I'll be done after that one. *Snicker* Yeah right. ...more

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Dec 01, 2010 Jillian rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

Love Zarek! This series is fabulous if you like "adult" paranormal romance. Funny, romantic and a storyline you will never guess. Each book is better than the one before it! ...more

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May 01, 2010 Debra rated it it was amazing

What can I say,Astrid,Zarek,Ash and Simi what wonderful characters,so strong so full of love. Onto the next book. I just can't put them down!! ...more

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