I'm probably your typical Urban Fantasy fic reader, so it's no surprise I liked this book. What IS surprising is that I ever found out about it.
Yes,I'm probably your typical Urban Fantasy fic reader, so it's no surprise I liked this book. What IS surprising is that I ever found out about it.
Yes, I live most of my life with my head up my own ass, but I like to think being on Goodreads and Nookboards is rectifying that for me.
I found this on a Freebie Friday deal in July for the Nook on B&N's website. I picked it up, because I have this ebook hoarding disorder that hasn't been diagnosed yet, and let it sit on my Nook. After I finished reading - well shoot, I don't remember, THAT is how much this book (and series) has consumed my "book life" - I decided to give Darkfever a whirl.
I was immediately consumed. What? Mac's sister was brutally murdered by something otherwordly?! Check me in! I devoured it in about a day. Karen Moning is excellent at what she does: fleshing out characters, making you care about them, building worlds you wouldn't mind parking your petunia in for a little while (or....FOREVER!). She writes plot twists and turns with what seems to be a flourish of her hand, leaving me confounded and perturbed and....jonesing for more. I could not get enough of the Fever world, so once I finished, I immediately bought 2, 3 & 4. And I was oh so mad when I found out I was going to have to wait until January (Oh. Em. Gee. that's five whole months!) to read the last one!
If you haven't taken a turn on the Fever train yet, I suggest you hop aboard. It's a wild ride!...more
I know this is a lot of readers' least favorite novel in the series, but it may very well be my favorite, because Katniss sucks it up and deals, albeiI know this is a lot of readers' least favorite novel in the series, but it may very well be my favorite, because Katniss sucks it up and deals, albeit begrudgingly. But hey, that's real life. Some books have happily-ever-afters, and certainly, Mockingjay ends well, but it doesn't end happily and that's actually what I liked about it. Sometimes life is bittersweet and Collins shows us this throughout the series. Maybe we strive for everything but only come away with some of the things we wanted. Mockingjay wasn't rushed, it wasn't contrived. It shows the reader how much sacrifice it takes to have freedom....more
Shadowfever was an excellent final chapter in the 5 book series. Moning did an excellent job intervweaving plots with character development and lots oShadowfever was an excellent final chapter in the 5 book series. Moning did an excellent job intervweaving plots with character development and lots of grit and chock full of wit. This was one of the most enjoyable series of books I've ever read. ...more
Of the BDB books, this was probably my least favorite. I'm all for unusual (even less-than-happy) endings but this left me scratching my head and wondOf the BDB books, this was probably my least favorite. I'm all for unusual (even less-than-happy) endings but this left me scratching my head and wondering what exactly the author was smoking the day she sent it in for publication. The meat of the book was also a little hard to slog through as well. Not - unenjoyable, but difficult to enjoy, if that makes sense. I would recommend this only so you know Vishous' story and you can continue on to the other books, but other than that, it was mediocre at best. 3 stars is pushing it, if I were able, I'd probably give it 2 1/2....more
I've only read one other Picoult book to date (Vanishing Acts), but I really enjoyed Plain Truth. I felt that Picoult did a great job illustrating theI've only read one other Picoult book to date (Vanishing Acts), but I really enjoyed Plain Truth. I felt that Picoult did a great job illustrating the devastating effects one decision can make on a family, self-morality and self-discovery. Plain Truth was a page turner for me and one I might read again. ...more
**spoiler alert** The Host was FANTASTIC. The first 10 chapters or so were pretty abysmal...but once you get past that and to the part where Melanie a**spoiler alert** The Host was FANTASTIC. The first 10 chapters or so were pretty abysmal...but once you get past that and to the part where Melanie and Wanda are found by Mel's uncle, it picks up swiftly and makes you forget how lousy the first 10 chapters were. Meyer fleshed out her characters so well, it left you wondering how and where they end up after the book is complete. ...more
I will preface this by saying that I do enjoy Nora Roberts and she is probably one of my favorite authors.
However. Sometimes (okay, often) I feel likI will preface this by saying that I do enjoy Nora Roberts and she is probably one of my favorite authors.
However. Sometimes (okay, often) I feel like she has a computer template with a general plot filled out, and she just comes up with a theme, characters and a setting and "plugs them in." This is one of those times. Woman who suffered the loss (however it happened) of her significant other long ago and avoids relationships? Check. Reluctant male who is secretly tender-hearted but rough around the edges? Check. Antagonist out to kill protagonist? Check. Extras to fill in the gaps? Check, check & check.
This could have been a better story if Roberts thought outside of her box. It was no page turner, but still worth a read....eventually. I was disappointed....more
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