Waiting for Mercy (Cambion, #2) in At Your Mercy - A Cambion Series Support Group

Feb 07, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it it was amazing

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I received a free book in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. My thoughts are my own.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways? Flynn-1000, Luke-1000, Sebastian-1000... and Paul to a lesser extent.

Just like the first one, I LOVED IT! 5♥'s, Nay- I'm going to other reviews to steal hearts and give 6♥'s... 7♥'s even if I get a few minutes alone with Flynn, or Luke, or Sebastian. I'm not picky, and all I'll need is a few minutes.

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Nov 06, 2011 Suzanne rated it it was amazing

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Waiting for Mercy is the second book in the Cambion series. Mercy is a half demon succubus, with a succubus mother and a human father. This makes her a cambion. Her mother recently married David, an incubus and now they live in his house with him and his son Flynn. Flynn is HOT. Mercy's mother, David and Flynn have to feed from the lust of humans to survive, but for some reason, Mercy doesn't have to, although she can still drain a human's life force with her kiss. She's not sure why she's diffe Waiting for Mercy is the second book in the Cambion series. Mercy is a half demon succubus, with a succubus mother and a human father. This makes her a cambion. Her mother recently married David, an incubus and now they live in his house with him and his son Flynn. Flynn is HOT. Mercy's mother, David and Flynn have to feed from the lust of humans to survive, but for some reason, Mercy doesn't have to, although she can still drain a human's life force with her kiss. She's not sure why she's different, her mother keeps a lot from her about what she is and Mercy is not the type to push for it.

Mercy is a really likeable protag. She is surrounded by amazingly hot guys who all seem to be interested in her. Luke is her nephilim on/off boyfriend who is completely in love with her and she's in love with him. Flynn, seems attracted to Mercy but she thinks its just because he can't have her. He can have any girl at school he wants, and does, to keep himself fed. Sebastian is a pure demon who Mercy met in the first book, Beg for Mercy. He is now living with them and Mercy is not sure exactly why. He also seems to be attracted to Mercy. And Paul, Mercy's first human boyfriend, whom she nearly killed with her kiss because she didn't know what she was. All of these guys are awesome. Its kind of like a love pentagon, and I find myself rooting for whichever guy she's with at the time. I just can't decide who I like best.

Shannon has created a bunch of awesome characters and together they all make for a really entertaining read. There is a lot going on in this book and I loved all the action, suspense and interaction between all the characters. I really like Shannon's writing style and this books flows along so well. I couldn't bear to put it out of my hands. It's great to start to enjoy a book from the first page on. The world that Shannon has created seems to be one where anything exists. In this we have the existence of demons, vampires, werewolves/shapeshifters, elves and fae.

The ending of this was awesome....and cruel. We end on a major cliffhanger. I finished this book over 24 hours ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. This is shaping up to be an absolutely amazing series. I know I will be reading both of these books again soon as its a while since I read Beg for Mercy and I want to go back and read them both again, together. I cannot wait until the next book comes out. These books are extremely cheap on Amazon and I just urge you all to take a chance. Don't miss out on a great series.
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Jul 05, 2012 Tracey rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-stars

Holy Freakin' WOW!!! Pure awesomeness from Shannon Dermott!! I loved book one in this series but the author has really outdone herself with book two!!

Shannon Dermott does the whole multiple love interest thing so well. I never at any stage get tired of Mercy and all her guys!! Usually when I read a story that has more than one love interest, I'm decided straight up who I would choose. But there is something so amazingly appealing about all of these male characters that I just don't want any of t Holy Freakin' WOW!!! Pure awesomeness from Shannon Dermott!! I loved book one in this series but the author has really outdone herself with book two!!

Shannon Dermott does the whole multiple love interest thing so well. I never at any stage get tired of Mercy and all her guys!! Usually when I read a story that has more than one love interest, I'm decided straight up who I would choose. But there is something so amazingly appealing about all of these male characters that I just don't want any of them to end up hurt or to have their hearts broken!! I think I would still have Mercy be with Luke, but boy, if Flynn isn't making me question that!! And then there is Sebastian and Paul. And all four of them are so different!!

So, let's talk about these characters a little bit....
MERCY: Let me just say how damn lucky Mercy is!! The amount of incredibly hot and gorgeous guys she has after her is enough to make my head spin, but damn if I'm not jealous!! I really felt that Mercy came into her own in this book. She really matured and grew. And I really looked forward to her use of each SAT word throughout the book.
PAUL: I don't have the same intense affections for him as I do the other characters, but as Mercy's friend, I like him!
SEBASTIAN: He's been there to save and rescue Mercy many times. He's given advice and I really think that his feelings for Mercy are genuine. And I love that accent.
FLYNN: Hot and delicious!! The incredibly sexed up Flynn has a soft, sweet and caring inner core all wrapped up in this sexy outer layer!! When him and Mercy are together that's exactly want I want!!
LUKE: And when Mercy is with Luke, that is exactly what I want!! And he is the one that Mercy loves. I feel so sorry for him sometimes. It can't be easy dating Mercy. Luke is sweet and loyal and towards the end of the book we see a bit of a difference in him that I absolutely loved!!

Waiting For mercy is action packed with a whole range of supernatural beings. We have Angels, Demon's, half demon's, shifters, Fae, Succubus, Incubus and even a vampire... You name it, this book has it going on!! There is always something happening to keep you completely engrossed in the story. The authors writing style is wonderfully easy to read and incredibly free flowing and smooth.

And what about that cliffhanger of an ending!!! Far out!! How am I possibly going to wait for book three? I am the most impatient person ever!! A huge thank you to Shannon Dermott for writing one of my favourite series. Go read it and make it one of yours!!
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Jan 12, 2012 Sara rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, favorites, angels-and-demons, soul-suckers, kindle

This book has a killer of an ending!! I can not believe I am going to have to wait to find out what happens. Sure I can guess but that is not the same.

I love this series! I love the guys in it that are impossible to choose between. This book had a lot of action and fighting to keep you reading. Some secrets were revealed and some were answered, and some new ones came out. My only complaint is that a few things tended to be repeated, like the party Flynn was throwing and why was mentioned more th ...more

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Jul 15, 2012 DKristin rated it really liked it

Shelves: own-a-copy

I really enjoyed this book. I think the 2nd book in a series is so important. It's somewhat easy to hook a reader in to the first book but to hold that attention is difficult with the 2nd. I can not wait for the 3rd book to come out. The cliffhanger at the end of this book definitely leaves you wanting to know what happens next. The love triangle, or square is probably more accurate, does get complicated but I think that it is true to Mercy's character and what she is. It makes sense that she wo ...more

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Oct 13, 2011 Jennifer (random jendsmit) rated it it was amazing

HOLY HELL BATMAN Talk about a freaking cliffhanger... I love and hate Shannon Dermott right now!

I love this series! Shannon Dermott picks up Mercy's story where Beg for Mercy left off...

See full review on Passionate Book Divas Blog - Jen's Journal:
http://passionatebookdivas.com/?p=983

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Jan 11, 2012 Paige Rice rated it it was amazing

1/16/13:
OH MY GOD. Cliffhanger! I can't find the words right now, the book was amazing!

I need more! It's too much to ask, but how soon? Definitely going to be re-reading before the next one comes...

I will have to give a more detailed review soon.

UPDATED 6/27/13:
And Shannon does it AGAIN!!!

The second book in the Cambion series doesn't disappoint. The first time I read it, I couldn't even find the words to review it. Every time the review simply just came out "OH MY GOD" and "It was amazing!" Wit ...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Jessica *The Lovely Books* rated it it was amazing

Oh my gosh, I am way excited for this book to be out!!!

Update: April 2012
Flynn...my goodness I seriously love him to pieces. But that ending has me all messed up! It can't end like that, it just can't. I am hoping the next book gets here a-sap because I have to know what happens.

This is by far one of my favorite book series. By far! I hate love triangles, so good thing this is not a 3 man love triangle but a 5 man love triangle ha ha. Must be nice to have that many boys after you. Although I wo ...more

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Aug 11, 2012 ewa rated it it was amazing

Of course the book was great without a doubt. It captivated me completely and I read it almost in one breath. The ending? Sb wants to kill me ! I couldn’t sleep half night. Thought that I have to wait 5 mths is not helping.

Again, her idea with SAT words is brilliant. This is what I was looking for. English isn’t my first language and I am happy I can learn sth more and enjoy in the same time.

There was danger, fights and adventure - all things that made a good novel. However more than anything I Of course the book was great without a doubt. It captivated me completely and I read it almost in one breath. The ending? Sb wants to kill me ! I couldn’t sleep half night. Thought that I have to wait 5 mths is not helping.

Again, her idea with SAT words is brilliant. This is what I was looking for. English isn’t my first language and I am happy I can learn sth more and enjoy in the same time.

There was danger, fights and adventure - all things that made a good novel. However more than anything I was taken by Flynn. The boy was almost to hot to handle.

Flynn, of course is my favorite. It is impossible to resist his charm and lid bad boy. In fact, since the beginning, Mercy did not give him even a chance. I hope that there is still opportunity for them…. And Meggie? Really? I hope that in the next book there will be no more flirts between them. Meggie is a sweet with Brent and let it be.

Sebastian, I sincerely do not buy his spell.
Paul , sorry for wording but WTF ?

Luke, perfect golden boy? I have mixed feelings. He gives up sth for Mercy but what for? I understand that the book has to carry some message that love overcomes all… that we should fight for it and never give up. But still…. Eh, anyway, I have a feeling that Luke is not such a good boy how he seem to be, like he is hiding something. Maybe I'm wrong and look for something that is not in order to find reasons for which Mercy should not be with him. Maybe in the next book we will find more. Luke was always sweet and carrying but at the end we see the change.. will he become bad boy as well? Nah, Flynn will be my favorite anyway. I do not know why but in real life we all definitely would fall more for him that for Flynn, with books it is always different.

I hope the author does not resolve the love mess by killing someone. Somehow I always hope thinks will end up differently that it is written. After all, it's not my book, the author has the right to do it, so no complaining. I believe the best is yet to come in future books and I can't wait to read them. Enjoy reading everyone, I'm sure you will love this story.

Ps. Sorry for mistakes.
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Aug 28, 2012 Soub rated it it was amazing

Shelves: hot-love-scenes-cute-sucubus-in, love-it-adore-it

Ahhh finally.. I just finished and wow....

It was amazing i was totally hooked to each page. I was laughing like an idiot and then saying what the f**k..

How can someone say they didn't like it would really amaze me. Shannon Dermott again, did a good job to keep the reader curious and wanting for more. New things keep popping up and hence there was not once i got bored.

I loved Mercy's character she really changed compared in the first book and my it was exactly what she needed so. And Girls prepa ...more

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Oct 28, 2011 Maghon Thomas rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy, paranormal, review-4-author

My first reaction at the end of the book was NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, I know I’ve talked about cliff hangers and how when done right, I love a big ole cliff diving jump! well holy crap- this one is mountain high. I waited 24 hours after I finished to write this review because I would never been able to write coherent thoughts and words. But enough of my serious life upheaval at the end…

Mercy, poor poor girl. I feel pretty terrible for all the situations she’s being put in. Some choices she h My first reaction at the end of the book was NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, I know I’ve talked about cliff hangers and how when done right, I love a big ole cliff diving jump! well holy crap- this one is mountain high. I waited 24 hours after I finished to write this review because I would never been able to write coherent thoughts and words. But enough of my serious life upheaval at the end…

Mercy, poor poor girl. I feel pretty terrible for all the situations she’s being put in. Some choices she has to make are heart wrenching. However, I can’t help but say PICK ONE ALREADY! And maybe I can take one of those luscious pieces of male meat!! and sometimes I’m torn. In book one, Mercy is just trying to figure out what the hell she is and what’s going on. Ms. Dermott is excellent at making a book a rollercoaster ride. There is never anything boring and there is never anything predictable! I will now use a food analogy LOL If compared, since I like a nice medium steak, Shannon Dermott has just given me a BIG, OLE, JUICY, THICK, EXCELLENTLY PREPARED STEAK!!! hehehehe bet no one else says that or I could say it’s like coming home to a home cooked seafood gumbo-no, if you don’t live in south Louisiana, your gumbo is NOT GOOD hahahaha

I’ve never really been a team Paul- ever… He’s a little too late. You had her for ever and never gave another glance in her direction. Now, all of a sudden all he can do is think he DESERVES Mercy because he’s known her the longest, and been her best friend. Well, buddy, to me you were a crappy best friend, as you led her on for ages, hung on to her as a safety net, and then gave her a world-wind ride when you “confessed”, not professed, as you’re “loving” her was not positive sorry, I am just mad about him LOL

Tom is slightly met in book one, and gets a little bit of time in book two, and for once he’s not smitten with Mercy. I like him lol I like that he is very upfront about it too, even if he is a little aggressive about his statements. I think he is going to be very important-actually I know he will-but no spoilers I have a prediction about a love interest, and if I’m right, it will make me quite happy again no spoilers!

I slightly also feel nagatively toward Luke. *ducks impending blows* Yes, I know he’s everyone’s golden boy, but he lied! I’m sorry, cheating and lying are on my list, which then takes you off the list lol! And I know he forgives everyone, but sometimes I think it’s a way for him to keep control and use people. Yes, I know he is just soooo nice, but I’m serious, there’s just something… I dunno yet. He’s so sweet and pretty and nice, and chivalrous but I just can’t put my finger on him yet. And Mercy forgives him of things that she wouldn’t of the others. She would never let Flynn, or Paul, especially Sebastian get away with lying for so long, and I know she loves him, but is that enough. To me, their relationship is not in such a good place. Maybe I think actions speak louder than words. However, he shows me a better side in book 2

And then there’s Sebastian… *swoons* he’s mysterious, he’s hot, and he’ll literally do ANYTHING to protect Mercy. I’m not sure why, but I have a feeling that he really does care for Mercy, and he’s just not sure how to go about that, and humans have a very different concept of love/lust versus demons. And, I think it could be a big no-no with who he is… again, sorry but no spoilers I’m still not sure if he’s a good guy yet, but boy, I love me a bad boy, so it’s ok if he’s not “just like the golden boy” and he’s given a name to Mercy’s demon, and she reaaaaallllyyyy likes Sebastian!

And lastly, there’s FLYNN!! Yes, yes, I am very very much on team Flynn! I know he’s a horny teenage incubus, and he’s like walking sex on a stick-I believe Mercy calls it lust on a stick- but I think I love his self conscious side that no one but Mercy gets to see. He’s always with a different girl, but as an incubus he’s gotta feed… I’ll volunteer hahahahaha and I really like that Mercy really likes, and sees, the good, sweet guy underneath his facade. I haven’t put my finger on why I love Flynn so much, other than I just do. Actually, I kinda know exactly why I love him, he reminds me of someone, & I know that he’s a good guy, no matter what he projects *sigh* oh Flynn…….

I will say that Maggie is one if my all time favorite characters! Not just in this book, but in most things I’ve read. Flaws, goods, bads, I love her… And she gets some major time in the book. I’m REALLY sure she will have just as much or more playing time in the next book… I’ve got things in mind for her LOL I can’t say what I really want without ruining things, so I’ll leave it at that.

This book is filled with passion, love, lust, action, adventure, scary bad guys, unknown bad guys, and one of the best cliff hangers to a plot I’ve ever seen…. my final quote… Mercy made a choice, but is it the right one, and can she live with who she has chosen, or live without whom she hasn’t? ooooooooh, that was a good one, even for me hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

Here’s what I will leave you with…. The last sentence Mercy says- which is the ending- is “I will try to fix you”… I need you to read this one as I cannot tell you how much the sentence has devastated my life also, I think you should put on Coldplay’s “Fix You” while you read the last chapter… Me & Ms. Dermott had this coversation right after I told her I couldn’t decide if I loved her (for writing a magnificent book) or hate her (I’m not telling you why)! She politely asked me not to hate her-WHICH OF COURSE I DON’T!! I NEEEEEEED BOOK 3!!

If you missed me interview with all the guys- it's a group interview, you can see it here... http://magluvsya03.wordpress.com/2012... ...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Jamie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I'm not into love triangles let alone four or more, but I understand in this book. Normally I'd say I'm team Luke, but in all honesty I'm all Flynn. Always have been. There is just something about him. Maybe its his badassness! Luke was just too much of a pushover for me when it came to Mercy. I still think he's a great guy just not the one meant to be with Mercy. And lets face... All girls love bad boys! I hope in the next book there are more steamy scenes between Mercy and Flynn. And hopefully ...more

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May 31, 2012 Tia ShadowRealm rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own

Loved it! and cannot wait for the next part. . .fingers crossed there is more
may be slightly annoyed by the hot and cold moments with Luke but otherwise great book :)

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