Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) in Nothing But Reading Challenges

May 08, 2011 Juliana Philippa rated it really liked it

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Halfway to the Grave is my first full-on paranormal romance and I really, really enjoyed it! It was in first person POV, which is not something I usually like in romances, but here it works and didn't bother me too much. I feel like we're told enough about what Bones is feeling through her observations, that he's not closed off or inaccessible by any means. In fact, Bones is one of the most delicious heroes ever!! Though at first I was always torn between picturing Emily Deschanel or walking ske Halfway to the Grave is my first full-on paranormal romance and I really, really enjoyed it! It was in first person POV, which is not something I usually like in romances, but here it works and didn't bother me too much. I feel like we're told enough about what Bones is feeling through her observations, that he's not closed off or inaccessible by any means. In fact, Bones is one of the most delicious heroes ever!! Though at first I was always torn between picturing Emily Deschanel or walking skeleton - got over that quickly enough though ;-).

I'm always a fan of the loner / wallflower / unusual heroines, no matter the romance genre, so Cat delivered on that score. I found her honesty and insecurity refreshing, while also liking the fact that she was open and honest with Bones and that any issues that arose were not turned into Big Misunderstandings or Things Left Unsaid - plot ploys that I hate.

I will say that the ending was ... argh! So not satisfactory. I knew beforehand that this was a series and having read the summary of the next book to come out, knew how far their relationship will get. However I was not expecting the ending to be done as it was and to hear that the next book takes place 4 years later really brought down my excitement. (view spoiler) Honestly, I'm debating whether to change my rating from a 4.5 to 4 just because of this ending and my frustration with what Frost does with Bones and Cat leading up to - and at the beginning of - the next book. (Note: ended up lowering to 4 stars)

Overall the book was wonderful - romantic, funny, and an entertaining plot. I loved Bones and how he acted towards Cat, the things he said to her, etc. So, so sweet. The only thing marring this wonderful reading experience was how it ends and knowing what that leads to. Really put a damper on things, but still a great read and I am definitely buying my own copy of this book! ...more

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Feb 04, 2015 Denise rated it liked it

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Jan 13, 2013 Jennifer Howell / Late Bloomer Online rated it really liked it

I love, love, love this series. It seriously has everything. The heroine is kick ass. She doesn't take shit from anyone and her love interest is a British hottie. I love everything about Cat and Bones and this series! ...more

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