Demon Mistress is the sixth book in the Otherworld series and continues the story from Menolly's perspective. I've previously reviewed Dragon Wytch (Aug. 2008) and Night Huntress (March 2009) so I won't go into the premise of the series again. You need to read the books in order to fully understand everything that is going on.
Although these books are marketed as paranormal romance, I think they fit better in the fantasy genre. There was not much romance in this book, although I was happy to see Menolly did find a couple of partners to help fight her loneliness. She can be a difficult character to like, because what she has been through and what she has become makes her stand apart from the others.
Besides the ongoing Otherworld politics and the search for the spirit seals, the sisters face two potential disasters. One is a monster unlike one they've ever seen before that seems to suck the souls of Fae and it gets its hooks into Delilah. The other is a secret society that has been raising ghouls, among other things that could cause a great deal of trouble. The book is full of action and interesting paranormal elements but I think the strongest element in the book is the relationship between the three sisters.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Bone Magic, which will be out in January. I'll rate this book 8.0 out of 10.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke
This is the second in the Dragonfire series. I reviewed the first book, Kiss of Fire, and rated it 8 out of 10.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy Kiss of Fury as much as the earlier novel. It took me a long time to finish it because I kept getting bored and putting it aside. I think one reason I enjoyed Kiss of Fire much more is because I liked the hero and heroine better. Donovan Shea and Alexandra Madison just didn't come alive for me.
Yes, Donovan is sexy and brave, but other than that he doesn't seem to have much personality. Alexandra is smart and brave to the point of recklessness, but she was not very interesting to me. And together, they didn't seem to have much in common other than the lust driven by the Firestorm.
I do think the world that Cooke has built with the shape-shifting dragons is interesting, as is the rivalry between the good dragons and the evil ones, but the characters in this book didn't live up to the promise of the series. Some of the secondary characters, such as Rafferty and Sophie, were more interesting than the main ones.
I'll rate Kiss of Fury 6.0 out of 10.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy Kiss of Fury as much as the earlier novel. It took me a long time to finish it because I kept getting bored and putting it aside. I think one reason I enjoyed Kiss of Fire much more is because I liked the hero and heroine better. Donovan Shea and Alexandra Madison just didn't come alive for me.
Yes, Donovan is sexy and brave, but other than that he doesn't seem to have much personality. Alexandra is smart and brave to the point of recklessness, but she was not very interesting to me. And together, they didn't seem to have much in common other than the lust driven by the Firestorm.
I do think the world that Cooke has built with the shape-shifting dragons is interesting, as is the rivalry between the good dragons and the evil ones, but the characters in this book didn't live up to the promise of the series. Some of the secondary characters, such as Rafferty and Sophie, were more interesting than the main ones.
I'll rate Kiss of Fury 6.0 out of 10.
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
The Vampire's Bride is the 4th in Showalter's Atlantis series. Atlantis is a world hidden in Earth's ocean and populated by creatures such as dragons (men who shift into dragons), vampires, nymphs, demons and others.
This book features the Vampire King's story. Layel lost his wife and unborn child when they were slaughtered by dragons and he has been out for revenge ever since. Delilah is an Amazon who longs to be loved. Layel was interesting to me because he struggled so much with his feelings for Delilah, fearing he was being unfaithful to his wife's memory. Delilah was less interesting, though I did appreciate that she was a strong warrior, smart and brave.
I liked the premise of the book, which is a sort of Atlantis Survivor arranged by the Gods. The loser gets killed rather than just leaving the island. I would have liked to have seen more of the challenges, and more original challenges. I did like the secondary characters, particularly the romance between Shivawn and Alyssa.
An interesting, if not outstanding, paranormal romance, I'll rate it 7.0 out of 10.
This book features the Vampire King's story. Layel lost his wife and unborn child when they were slaughtered by dragons and he has been out for revenge ever since. Delilah is an Amazon who longs to be loved. Layel was interesting to me because he struggled so much with his feelings for Delilah, fearing he was being unfaithful to his wife's memory. Delilah was less interesting, though I did appreciate that she was a strong warrior, smart and brave.
I liked the premise of the book, which is a sort of Atlantis Survivor arranged by the Gods. The loser gets killed rather than just leaving the island. I would have liked to have seen more of the challenges, and more original challenges. I did like the secondary characters, particularly the romance between Shivawn and Alyssa.
An interesting, if not outstanding, paranormal romance, I'll rate it 7.0 out of 10.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn
Night Huntress is the 5th in the Otherworld series. The series features the three D'Artigo sisters, who are half-Fae and half-human, and each of them has different abilities. I've enjoyed all the books so far and am looking forward to the next in the series, Demon Mistress, which comes out in June.
In this book the focus is on Delilah, the sister who shapeshifts into a housecat and into a panther. She's my favorite, perhaps because she seems the most vulnerable. I have to admit I don't think much of her human boyfriend Chase, though, and I would have let the demons eat him.
This book never slowed down, it went from action scene to action scene. It was exhausting just reading it, but in a fun way. I couldn't wait to see what trouble Delilah would land in next. I enjoyed catching up with her sisters Menolly and Camille as well as the many interesting secondary characters. Smoky, the dragon shapeshifter, is a favorite, as is Maggie the baby gargoyle. I know some have criticized the series because they say Galenorn has thrown in everything but the (paranormal) kitchen sink, but I think that makes the books more fun. You never know what will pop up next!
I'll rate this exciting read 8.0 out of 10 and recommend you start with the first in the series, Witchling.
In this book the focus is on Delilah, the sister who shapeshifts into a housecat and into a panther. She's my favorite, perhaps because she seems the most vulnerable. I have to admit I don't think much of her human boyfriend Chase, though, and I would have let the demons eat him.
This book never slowed down, it went from action scene to action scene. It was exhausting just reading it, but in a fun way. I couldn't wait to see what trouble Delilah would land in next. I enjoyed catching up with her sisters Menolly and Camille as well as the many interesting secondary characters. Smoky, the dragon shapeshifter, is a favorite, as is Maggie the baby gargoyle. I know some have criticized the series because they say Galenorn has thrown in everything but the (paranormal) kitchen sink, but I think that makes the books more fun. You never know what will pop up next!
I'll rate this exciting read 8.0 out of 10 and recommend you start with the first in the series, Witchling.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
Dragon Actually is the ultimate in escapism. It's a fun romp guaranteed to make you forget your troubles and wish you had a sexy dragon shapeshifter of your own. The book by G.A. Aiken (a pen name for Shelly Laurenston) includes the 217 page novel Dragon Actually and a 115 page novella, Chains & Flames.
Dragon Actually is the antidote to all the doom and gloom, brooding, dark paranormal romances. Don't get me wrong, I LIKE dark, but not 100% of the time. The heroine, Annwyl (known as Annwyl the Bloody), is a gem who enjoys lopping off heads and has a bit of an anger management issue. She is ably matched by the dragon, Fearghus the Destroyer.
Besides the humor, what gives this book a twist is that Annwyl doesn't realize that the knight who is training her is actually Fearghus in his human form. Watching their relationship develop is a delight, as are the emotional conflicts that follow. The secondary characters are also fun, and I was glad to find out more about some of them in Chains & Flames which is the story of how Fearghus' parents became mates.
I'll rate this book 8.0 out of 10 and I can't wait to read the next book in the series, About a Dragon.
Dragon Actually is the antidote to all the doom and gloom, brooding, dark paranormal romances. Don't get me wrong, I LIKE dark, but not 100% of the time. The heroine, Annwyl (known as Annwyl the Bloody), is a gem who enjoys lopping off heads and has a bit of an anger management issue. She is ably matched by the dragon, Fearghus the Destroyer.
Besides the humor, what gives this book a twist is that Annwyl doesn't realize that the knight who is training her is actually Fearghus in his human form. Watching their relationship develop is a delight, as are the emotional conflicts that follow. The secondary characters are also fun, and I was glad to find out more about some of them in Chains & Flames which is the story of how Fearghus' parents became mates.
I'll rate this book 8.0 out of 10 and I can't wait to read the next book in the series, About a Dragon.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
Dragons are sexy, no question about it. I love the recent dragon shape-shifter trend. Kiss of Fire is the first in the Dragonfire series by Deborah Cooke. It's also the first book by this author that I've read.
This was a very good read, with an interesting take on dragons. I liked the dragon lore and hope the author builds on that in her next book. Her next book is Kiss of Fury and features one of the secondary characters in this book, so it is probably best to read them in order.
What I liked about this book:
Pretty much everything. I think the best parts were the hero Quinn and heroine Sara. I loved them both and found it easy to root for them. They both grew during the book, which was very gratifying. I admired the way the smallest details were there for a reason and the way Cooke made the dragon society believeable.
I'd rate this book an 8 out of 10.
This was a very good read, with an interesting take on dragons. I liked the dragon lore and hope the author builds on that in her next book. Her next book is Kiss of Fury and features one of the secondary characters in this book, so it is probably best to read them in order.
What I liked about this book:
Pretty much everything. I think the best parts were the hero Quinn and heroine Sara. I loved them both and found it easy to root for them. They both grew during the book, which was very gratifying. I admired the way the smallest details were there for a reason and the way Cooke made the dragon society believeable.
I'd rate this book an 8 out of 10.
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