Dreamfever (Fever, #4) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jan 27, 2010 FlibBityFLooB rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fae-or-elves, witty-i-am-not, urban-fantasy-or-paranormal, read-in-2010, loved-the-audiobook-narration, read-in-2011, husband-enjoyed-book, read-more-than-once, zzauthor-moning-km, t-t-t-tension

The first part of the book was written very differently from the other books in the series. I had not been sure at the end of book 3 if the author was going to be forced to use a deus ex machina scenario for the characters to recover from the horrific events that had taken place. I think the way that the author wrote part one of this book actually overcame that need, making a somewhat logical transition for the characters to evolve back to normalcy. At first, I didn’t like how the section of the The first part of the book was written very differently from the other books in the series. I had not been sure at the end of book 3 if the author was going to be forced to use a deus ex machina scenario for the characters to recover from the horrific events that had taken place. I think the way that the author wrote part one of this book actually overcame that need, making a somewhat logical transition for the characters to evolve back to normalcy. At first, I didn’t like how the section of the book read, but afterwards it really grew on me. It was an interesting section in the book, and I think a necessary one. Plus, it was really fun to see a different side of Barrons, albeit temporarily. Who knew Barrons would sing and dance along to songs like Tubthumping? ;)

Part of this book felt sort of like the tv show Quantum Leap, with Mac flipping from one realm to another. It was certainly interesting, but very random alternate dimensions. For those of my goodreads friends that are hardcore romance fans, they will likely not enjoy this part of the novel. I found it interesting, though - the sci-fi fan in me, I suppose. There is also a lot more surreal type situations in this book than the previous books, so it makes it a little more of an abstract type of read. Lots of brain power required at times to conceptualize what is going on.

I have still somewhat convinced myself that Barrons is the former Unseelie Fae King. However, the other (somewhat more logical) side of my brain says that is obviously not the case. I just can’t decide. Good or bad? Human/Fae/Something else? Maybe he’s the beast-master like that bad 80s movie character. hehehehe

Of course, now I’m also just as confused about Mac as I am about Barrons. Is she really human? What is she? Is she half-fae? Maybe she’s a reincarnated concubine from the Unseelie King’s past? Why is the Sinsar Dubh so obsessed with Mac? What is the prophecy?

So many questions… Who was the fourth tattooed person in the church? Who covered all the wards in the abbey during Mac’s time there at the beginning of the book? What happened in those 4 days between Halloween and Barrens and his crew’s arrival at the abbey? What happened to Christian after the stones were pulled the last time? Just who is O’Bannyon’s dentist that he had chainsaw teeth? Hehehe. Sorry.

Luckily, I did get a few answers though… like the identity of IYD on the cell phone. Well, I thought I understood who the IYD was until the last page. EEK! Another cliff-hanger.

I guess now I begin the wait until book 5 is published. Ack. Patience is not one of my virtues. My one reward is that Shadowfever will be the last book in the series, so there must be answers to my questions. Right? ...more

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Feb 22, 2010 Toana rated it it was amazing

Shelves: karen-m-moning, favorites, paranormal-fantasy, i-own

Its a addictive an contagious series( "I think I have the Faefever")
What I lerned from this is: Stay away from the shades, if youre not wearing the MacHalo!!
Is a Awesome story and most definitely a pg turner, will keep you on edge of your seat the intire time....can't wait for shadowfever. ...more

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Sep 08, 2010 Jaime rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, urban-fantasy, fae

OMG, again!!! I might loose it before Shadowfever comes out in January.

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May 19, 2011 Christy rated it it was amazing

Oh my goodness! I loved this story. I, unfortunately, am going to have to wait a day or two to finish the series, which is pure torture. I can't wait to see how it ends, but I'm dreading the end. I really love this story and the characters. ...more

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Nov 13, 2010 Amber Hatfield rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, books-i-own, re-reading

I love this series! Witty, scary and a kick ass heroine! No pansy, can't take care of myself, overly romantic story here. This is my second time reading this series and I find it every bit of entertaining as the first time. ...more

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