One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jan 26, 2011 Chelsea rated it it was amazing

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This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.

Note: This review is spoiler-free for this title, but mentions key plot points from the end of One Foot in the Grave. If you haven’t read the first book, please check out this review.

One Foot in the Grave is one of my favorite reads, and the reason goes back to something I said when reviewing the first Night Huntress book: Jeaniene Frost creates a real romance and relationship for her hero and heroine. In Halfway to the Grave she made the This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.

Note: This review is spoiler-free for this title, but mentions key plot points from the end of One Foot in the Grave. If you haven’t read the first book, please check out this review.

One Foot in the Grave is one of my favorite reads, and the reason goes back to something I said when reviewing the first Night Huntress book: Jeaniene Frost creates a real romance and relationship for her hero and heroine. In Halfway to the Grave she made them work for it. Bones refused to let Cat relegate him to something shameful, to let herself hate the part of her that was like him (vampire). And — I really am going to tell you what happens at the end of the first book, so really, you should have read that warning above — she makes a stupid choice to cut him out of her life out of nobility and love. The smart, tough-girl thing might have been to take a stand, but she just wanted him safe. So she took on the heartache and pretended Bones was killed, then disappeared with the federal supernatural hit squad.

And this is why we love Cat. She makes those stupid choices that we’d make. She may be stronger, faster and generally more badass than you or I, but she makes real mistakes. And when we meet her in One Foot in the Grave it’s been four years since that big mistake. Oh, you read that right. YEARS. And she’s ached and longed and missed Bones, because she truly loved him. She likes her new job, and she’s very good at it, but it’s not the same.

But fate couldn’t keep these two apart. Bones has spent four years searching for her. We all know he’s not really one to let things go. And when they reconnect, there’s no going back. But vampire slayer back with her master vampire boyfriend doesn’t exactly bode ease for anyone. There’s a hit out on Cat (but really, we’re not all that surprised). Expect to see the hit squad in action, get a glimpse at just how powerful Bones is and be reminded why they call Cat the Red Reaper.

To those who have yet to read One Foot in the Grave, you may often see Night Huntress fans making reference to Chapter 32. That infamous segment is from One Foot in the Grave. You may be thinking, “I don’t remember chapter numbers of events.” But this is different. Frost knows how to write action and conflict. And she put them both in the bedroom. Chapter 32 is one of the most scorchingly hot, well-written vampire sex scenes. There are strategically placed bites. (Insert wistful sigh.) It’s unforgettable, and serves a plot purpose.

In short, One Foot in the Grave amps up the action, the love story and even the vampire abilities. Plus, there are always new twists and some of the revelations at the end will have you shaking your heard. ...more

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Oct 15, 2010 CharleeMoo rated it really liked it

Book Two of the Night Huntress series, was another good read. It continues the stories of our heroine, half vampire, Cat. In book one, she left her vampire lover, Bones, to keep him safe. Where did she go? She's still killing vampires, just for the government now.

She has her own team, and has really grown up since the last book, and started to let go of Bones. She even has managed to get a few friends (who don't really want her dead) and starts seeing someone. A human. But her friends getting ma ...more

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Jan 05, 2011 Ashley ~twisted_illusions~ rated it it was amazing

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This book is even more awesome than the first book in the series. This story is packed with action, humor, and sexual tension. Although Cat does annoy me at times she is a major ass-kicker in this book. She does continue to grow but she still has her insecurities when it comes to her relationship with Bones. Bones is just awesome enough said. I still can't stand Cat's mother. Anette was a bitch but I did like her character. All I can say about Chapter 32 is holy crap it's epic. ...more

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Jun 12, 2011 Christina rated it it was amazing

This gets 5 stars for one reason, and one reason only. Chapter 32.

This is not my fave series so far, but this is possibly one of my favorite chapters of any book ever.

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