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Darkfever (Fever, #1)

Karen Marie Moning

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Nov 11, 2012 Ash Wednesday rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: pnr, review, heroes-with-accents

For some reason, this made me laugh uncontrollably:

You are holding the spear that pierced Christ's side as he hung on the cross," he said.

I nearly dropped it. "This thing killed Jesus?" I exclaimed, dismayed.

This was my third attempt to finish this book (last June then September then now). It took me that much of time to build tolerance against Mac. It read a lot like a BtVS fanfiction but the world building does hold promise. I could almost feel the author bursting at the seams, wanting to tell ...more

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Apr 17, 2013 Amy | Foxy Blogs rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2013-books, buddy-reads

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Oct 31, 2012 Stephanie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: pip-pip-cheerio, library, laugh-and-a-half, freaky-friday, fashion-police, banter-yes-please, scaredy-cat, intrigued, travel-bug

3.5 stars
I was hesitant to read this series because I strongly dislike faeries. I do not have the patience for their trickery, riddles and games. “Let’s cause some mischief just because we can” does not make sense to me. Thank goodness for all of the great reviews otherwise I would have dismissed this as another one of those kinds of Fae books. I have not seen much tomfoolery from the Fae yet and the world building has been very good. I like Moning’s writing style and her descriptions are gi 3.5 stars
I was hesitant to read this series because I strongly dislike faeries. I do not have the patience for their trickery, riddles and games. “Let’s cause some mischief just because we can” does not make sense to me. Thank goodness for all of the great reviews otherwise I would have dismissed this as another one of those kinds of Fae books. I have not seen much tomfoolery from the Fae yet and the world building has been very good. I like Moning’s writing style and her descriptions are giving my imagination a workout, which is crazy because this is just the first book, so if I am horrified by the Fae she describes in this one, I can’t imagine what’s coming in the next four books.

That said, this book was slow going when it was just Mac focused on finding her sister’s murderer but picked up when she partnered with Barrons. Coincidentally, this is also when I warmed up to Barrons. His many barbs about Mac’s appearance were a highlight. And I know that is probably his version of pulling her pigtails on the playground because that’s how boys express love but, so far, I don’t see the romantic chemistry between Mac and Barrons. (view spoiler) They could be my new favorite buddy cop duo though. Or if you told me they end up being Dublin’s own Luke and Leia, I would not be surprised. (view spoiler)

While the verdict is still out on Barrons (I’m very intrigued though), I really like Mac. Under that OMGPINK! exterior, she is smart with common sense and also very funny:

“I had a sudden dismal view of my future, of being led around and asked incessantly, like one of those Verizon commercials, Do you feel sick now?”

A lot of the reviews complain about Mac being superficial and the focus on her clothes and nail polish. Her frivolousness did not bother me as it makes sense for this part of her journey. She's the 22-year old baby of the family, who wasn’t really asked or expected to apply herself. But when faced with tragedy and given a purpose, Mac 1.0 was a pretty determined young lady who would not quit in her quest. In fact, she adapted and made the move to Mac 2.0 pretty quickly. I cut Mac some slack. So what if she cares about her nail polish. I say whatever gets you through those long nights fighting some pretty disgusting creatures. My only question is why did the rainbow outfit make the final packing list to go investigate her sister’s murder? Maybe the rainbow outfit is Mac’s equivalent of always packing a swimsuit just in case there is a pool. Mac, like Buffy, is prepared for every fashion occasion.
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Feb 20, 2013 Amy (caligurlreads) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: highest-honors

OH MY GOODNESS! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK YET, DROP WHATEVER IT IS YOU ARE READING AND PICK THIS ONE UP IMMEDIATELY!!!!

5 STARS ALL THE WAY!

I was asked at the last minute to join a BR on this one and boy was I ever glad that I did! There was so many amazing characters in this book! The descriptive writing was amazing! So many people have commented how this was their favorite series and that I was lucky to get to meet Jericho Barrons for the first time. Well, let me just say this...I WI ...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Renee Nicole rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series-to-continue, pifm, favorites, hot-alphas, authors-i-love, favorite-series

I feel lucky to be on such a roll with books right now. I've really enjoyed everything I've read this month, and that's awesome.

Anyway, this book is absolutely NO exception! I know that KMM is super-popular and has a huge following, so I really wasn't too worried when I cracked the proverbial spine on Darkfever. Plus, Urban Fantasy is quickly becoming my favorite genre.

It was almost instant, how fast I was sucked into this book. By the end of chapter one, I put my thawing chicken back in the fri I feel lucky to be on such a roll with books right now. I've really enjoyed everything I've read this month, and that's awesome.

Anyway, this book is absolutely NO exception! I know that KMM is super-popular and has a huge following, so I really wasn't too worried when I cracked the proverbial spine on Darkfever. Plus, Urban Fantasy is quickly becoming my favorite genre.

It was almost instant, how fast I was sucked into this book. By the end of chapter one, I put my thawing chicken back in the fridge, because I knew that I wasn't gonna put this down long enough to make myself dinner last night. The story was brilliant, the characters were exciting, and the writing... the writing is what kept me so enthralled.

I know that everyone who reads this review has already read the book, so there is not reason to go into the plot. I feel like focusing my love on the way it was delivered. One of the reasons I love UF so much is because it really gives the author a way to develop a story, a character, and a world that have readers totally invested. Ms. Moning kicks it up a notch. Using the first-person narrative to introduce huge suspense is just genius. I'm not saying it's never been done before, but I can't think of a book I've read that has done it better. A simple sentence like, "I'd soon find out just how wrong I was," makes you turn pages that much faster. I wanted to know everything! I wanted to be caught up with Mac and Barrons, I wanted all the secrets. I just wanted to eat this book - no salt & pepper needed!

I get SO excited when I find an author who just blows me away. Not a story, or a character, or a setting or a lore. But an AUTHOR. I enjoy books for so many reasons, but when I enjoy one because of the way it was written? That is the best gift.

Honestly, I just can't wait to read book two. The groundwork has been set for such an EPIC tale, that I'm considering picking up the rest as paperbacks and not just borrowing them from Overdrive. I want so much more of this story. And so much more of Jericho Barrons! And Karen Marie Moning! ...more

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Jul 21, 2012 ❤️ Diana ❤️ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy-paranormal

OMG!!! I loved this series. Mac is cool nd Barron is awesome. One of the bet series ever

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Feb 15, 2018 Stefanie rated it really liked it

Shelves: hard-copy, cliffhangers, got-it

Absolutely amazing....can’t wait to read the next book

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Nov 18, 2012 Jamie *Gypsy Smut-a-teer* rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: other-paranormal

I'm actually at a lack of words at this moment and may need to revise my review. I have heard awesome things about this series and I will truely stay the course, I just felt this book was a little boring, especially in the begining. I felt like I was sitting in a paranormal history class, lol and that I should get my notebook out and start taking notes and preparing for a fae hunter 101 quiz. The book did get better as I went on and there actually was a little action in the end.

Mac was annoying ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 Ashleigh rated it liked it

It took me awhile to finish this one I just could never fully get into it. The ending was good and Im going to continue with the sereis !

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Apr 13, 2013 MK~ Picky Girl rated it really liked it

Shelves: best-urban-fantasy

Damn it to h*ll!!! I stayed up late to finish this and still no answers!! Gah!!

Loved, loved, loved, Barrons, but now I have a huge list of questions with no answers!!

3.5 frustratingly good stars!! Review to come.

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