It took me a long time to sit down and write something about this book. The reason? I really wanted to like it. But ... I didn't. I know, it's my faultIt took me a long time to sit down and write something about this book. The reason? I really wanted to like it. But ... I didn't. I know, it's my fault - I sometimes choose books because of a cover, and this one was gorgeous. (I've found a few really amazing reads that way, but not this time.) So ... I saw the cover, and got excited. I read the blurb, found out it was about dragons, and my excitement grew! I couldn't not read it. I mean dragons! Who doesn't like dragons!!! (And there aren't that many books about them, at least I haven't found them. So if anyone has suggestions, I'll be eternally grateful.)
Dracones Awakening was interesting at first, but as I kept reading, it kept irritating me. Small details at first, but the devil IS in the details as they say. The hero who was introduced as a tortured hero kept going on an on how he loves the heroine, but is not good enough for her, and at one point I just couldn't take it. Enough was enough. It felt like there was no real conflict apart from the one they came up themselves (because they needed conflict). Some scenes didn't make sense - like the one where Jax was being seduced to separate him and Tierney. Why was this done? What purpose did it serve? And then, there were other messes, like grammar errors (though I'm not the one to take stars for that, unless the situation is really awful); the repetition in places that didn't need them. I got so irritated at times that I stopped reading multiple times.
I'll give an example of a situation that caused me nothing my eye-rolls: Kyrian approaches Tierney and says that he HAS to talk to her and that's important. (one of his people was kidnapped - so it is important) My response: Talk! But no! he waits for a day or so to do that. When he finally explains the situation everything just ends. Few days later Kyrian comes to Tierney again, this time Jax and his brother is present too, and they have basically the same conversation about the kidnaping and him asking for help and saying how urgant it all it. If it's so urgent why did you wait so many days? I ask them. But instead, I have to read, again, through the same conversation when they are filling details to Jax. Grrr....
First of all, I hate repetition, I think it all could have been summed up in a few sentences the second time, and second, say one thing but act differently (he's very worried, he needs help, yet he waits for days) - it's not really believable, and it puts me on edge. And not on the edge where I cant wait to read more/ to see where this is going.
So, I'm giving 2 stars, and one of them is definitely for the cover!
Merged review:
It took me a long time to sit down and write something about this book. The reason? I really wanted to like it. But ... I didn't. I know, it's my fault - I sometimes choose books because of a cover, and this one was gorgeous. (I've found a few really amazing reads that way, but not this time.) So ... I saw the cover, and got excited. I read the blurb, found out it was about dragons, and my excitement grew! I couldn't not read it. I mean dragons! Who doesn't like dragons!!! (And there aren't that many books about them, at least I haven't found them. So if anyone has suggestions, I'll be eternally grateful.)
Dracones Awakening was interesting at first, but as I kept reading, it kept irritating me. Small details at first, but the devil IS in the details as they say. The hero who was introduced as a tortured hero kept going on an on how he loves the heroine, but is not good enough for her, and at one point I just couldn't take it. Enough was enough. It felt like there was no real conflict apart from the one they came up themselves (because they needed conflict). Some scenes didn't make sense - like the one where Jax was being seduced to separate him and Tierney. Why was this done? What purpose did it serve? And then, there were other messes, like grammar errors (though I'm not the one to take stars for that, unless the situation is really awful); the repetition in places that didn't need them. I got so irritated at times that I stopped reading multiple times.
I'll give an example of a situation that caused me nothing my eye-rolls: Kyrian approaches Tierney and says that he HAS to talk to her and that's important. (one of his people was kidnapped - so it is important) My response: Talk! But no! he waits for a day or so to do that. When he finally explains the situation everything just ends. Few days later Kyrian comes to Tierney again, this time Jax and his brother is present too, and they have basically the same conversation about the kidnaping and him asking for help and saying how urgant it all it. If it's so urgent why did you wait so many days? I ask them. But instead, I have to read, again, through the same conversation when they are filling details to Jax. Grrr....
First of all, I hate repetition, I think it all could have been summed up in a few sentences the second time, and second, say one thing but act differently (he's very worried, he needs help, yet he waits for days) - it's not really believable, and it puts me on edge. And not on the edge where I cant wait to read more/ to see where this is going.
So, I'm giving 2 stars, and one of them is definitely for the cover!...more
I managed to finish this book in two weeks and I feel like I deserve a medal or something! Now don't get me wrong, it's not that bad. Actually, it was I managed to finish this book in two weeks and I feel like I deserve a medal or something! Now don't get me wrong, it's not that bad. Actually, it was even interesting, even if confusing, at first. I almost shed a tear when the heroine was separated from her brothers, but then... Kobal part began.
First, let me tell you I didn't like him at all. He was supposed to be this centuries old demon, yet he sounded like a juvenile. With some kind of deficiency problem. He was always: I'm the biggest, I'm the strongest. I lived longest than any my predecessors. My tent is the biggest.... well, you get the picture. If it's not compensating for something, I don't know what this is; because just like in any romance novel, the hero is not lacking in that department. Suffice it to say - I didn't like him, and I didn't like her with him. Their interactions read like a bad FAQ. All the questions, little answers, and no emotions behind it. She asks something, feels something because of the topic, yet without exploring any of it, the next moment there is another question. And so it goes. It's usually more fun reading Wikipedia. A lot of the scenes were simply redundant, and I couldn't connect with the characters. The main reason why: I hate reading two different POVs in first person. If the book is written in third person, I have no problem switching between POVs, but with the first person... I seem to be able to connect with only one character, and if the switch happens, it messes everything up. Another issue I had with this book, is that nothing gets solved. Now I understand that it's part of the series, but still, a book should have the beginning, the middle and the end. This one barely had the middle. No end. It reads like a veeery long introduction chapter.
And don't get me started on romance - there was none. They lusted for each other, true, but there was no relationship growth, no nothing. I just couldn't understand what she saw in him. Apart from his muscles, of course.
So, after finishing this one, I can honestly say that I wont be reading more from this author. And I simply cant recommend this book to anyone.
This took me forever... And maybe it's just me, but the romance (and the plot) in SK books are becoming more and more ridiculous. This took me forever... And maybe it's just me, but the romance (and the plot) in SK books are becoming more and more ridiculous. ...more
I'm so sad to give this only 2 stars, because I think that the author is very talented. I liked her style. She writes very believably. But here lies tI'm so sad to give this only 2 stars, because I think that the author is very talented. I liked her style. She writes very believably. But here lies the problem: the descriptions about bugs, and mud, and trash and so on are so realistic, that every time the heroine scratched herself I started scratching. This book gave me an allergic reaction. I'm talking goose bumps, the itching and just general disgust. [image]
Another thing that bothered me was the mythology itself. I still cant wrap my head around the fact of souls powering suns. And where exactly are those suns anyway? It wasn't explained. Are those alternate realities? Alternate worlds? Something else?
I also didn't like the heroine. Maybe it's my problem and I simply can't relate to someone with OCD, although the author managed to show it VERY believably, but her lack of spine got on my nerve. And then, what got on my nerve was how quickly she changed. One moment she was an introvert, and the next - she was like a champion fighter who was at ease with making jokes. I just couldn't force myself to believe in those changes, and that made me think that the heroine was simply undeveloped.
Even worse was the plot. Alright, not worse. The worse were the bugs. But the plot comes second. I just didn't see enough of it. The scene where she was to be tested (her hand was to be broken/ though they tried that with her spine - and then she forgave the guy pretty quickly I might add) - that scene went on and on and on for so long, I almost DNF the book. And when finally she was awakened into her new duties, the book kinda just ends. This seemed to me not like the whole story, but rather the very long prologue that could have been great if all the boring parts were taken out. Oh, and the bugs.
Let's just say that Taste left a bad taste in my mouth, and no matter how much I liked the author's style, I'm not going anywhere near this series again....more
Is it just me, or are Sherrilyn Kenyon books hit or miss? With more misses than hits I'm afraid. And this one is a clear example of a miss.
Maybe I coulIs it just me, or are Sherrilyn Kenyon books hit or miss? With more misses than hits I'm afraid. And this one is a clear example of a miss.
Maybe I could've enjoyed it if I hadn't read so many other Dark-Hunter books. But after so many, I just can't help but notice that it's practically the same thing. Only a few things are changed. Like the names.
So no, this book didn't leave me with a good feeling. The only good feeling I had was that I managed to finish it....more
Well, again we have a hero who had never known a gentle touch, a feisty heroine who tames the beast, and a lot of plot holes - like the fact that in DWell, again we have a hero who had never known a gentle touch, a feisty heroine who tames the beast, and a lot of plot holes - like the fact that in Devil May Cry Xypher was asking about what kills Dimme (meaning he had no idea), and yet here he is part Sumerian demon, which means he has a deeper knowledge into demons; or the fact that it was established (in Devil May Cry) that Dimme only kill, and not reanimate as the galu, and yet, here, when they are at the crime scene and talking that this could be dimme kill, Xypher mentions that the victim will rise again; and I'm not even talking about the fact that the dimme should have been something so strong, gods couldn't control them, and yet, here the dimme is captured pretty easily I might add. But I can look past it all, because I found the story of Xypher and Simone very enjoyable. Xypher just melted my heart. I mean, those eyes... [image] and the hidden vulnerability... it gets me every time. And then there's Simone [image] a heroine that I actually liked. So all in all, the heroes saved this book for me :)...more
Originally I was thinking on reading just Fury's story. I really liked him in Vane's book, but when I saw that there's a story of J.R. Ward, I couldn'Originally I was thinking on reading just Fury's story. I really liked him in Vane's book, but when I saw that there's a story of J.R. Ward, I couldn't pass it.
So, 5 HUGE STARS go to J. R. Ward's The Story of Son. The story is amazing. Emotional. And thrilling. A rare author can make such a wonderful thing in so little words.
As for Fury's story - unfortunately I can only give it 3 stars. And all of them for Fury. I simply love him. But Angelia... she's a small-minded, judgmental bi*ch whom I wanted to slap around a bit. Okay, a lot. I couldn't understand why Fury loves her. More importantly, I couldn't understand her change. One moment she was all 'get away from me you stinging animals, I hate you, and the next... 'I love you, Fury. I want to be yours.' No buildup, no ... nothing to show how this could be possible. And the end... I think someone replaced Dare with a pod-person. It's the only thing that explains his sudden change. That just doesn't happen. Even in fictional world. Or at least it shouldn't.
As for the other two stories. Well, maybe one day. I want Xypher now :)...more
I cant say that I didn't like the book, but unfortunately I cant say that I liked it either. So 3 stars is as high as I can go. Now don't me wrong, I sI cant say that I didn't like the book, but unfortunately I cant say that I liked it either. So 3 stars is as high as I can go. Now don't me wrong, I started reading prepared to be amazed. I mean it had two main characters with immense powers (characters that I was interested in learning about them more), a new and dangerous villain, and an apocalypse looming. It seemed what else would I need. All the ingredients were there. And yet, the story fell flat.
The only redeeming quality about this book was it's side characters. Xypher for example. I'm really intrigued by him. And the moment Ash meets Kat - I literally cried. It was so emotional. But that's a problem when the secondary characters are more interesting than they main couple. I think I gave 2 stars out of 3 just because of the Ash moments. And I do have to admit that I'm starting to have an ax to grind even with him. It's like he wants to be abused. I used to root for him, feel sorry for him. Now, I think he gets what he wants. He has all the powers in the world to set himself free, but he doesn't even try. He just whines. All those obstacles??? Like needing Artemis' blood. He doesn't need her blood. He just needs blood. And the reason he cant kill her? Because the world would end? Well, newsflash - throughout the history, dozens if not hundreds of gods were killed and the world is still here. So the more they are trying to sell me how important she is, the less I'm buying. When there's the will, there's the way. But apparently he wants to be her slave and be abused, no matter how much he says he doesn't. After all, why would he agree to her bargain when he didn't have to? He held all the cards. She would have told him anyway (that's why she came to him). And he promises all these things just to tie himself to her even more tightly it seems.
But enough about Ash, lets go to the story itself and the problems I had with it. First of all, I have a problem with a 11000 year old virgin who after all this time decides to give her v-card to a man she had known for all of two days and whom she thinks is crazy, by the way. One moment she's planning his death [image]
and the next... [image]
Now another problem was repetition and exposition. Every time a character, or species were mentioned, there would be 3 large paragraphs of dry history of what he/they are and what they do. Yes, for a SK first time reader it's necessary, but for someone who knows the world ... [image]
Now, moving on to the main couple. Kat's sarcasm was over the top and really annoying. The lines she delivered... Every time she opened her mouth I was like: [image] and Sin, what can I say about Sin... [image] that's pretty much it. Oh, and how fast he forgave Artemis, and Kat (after he found out it was her who took his powers). Am I supposed to believe that's the power of love? Yeah, right! I just didn't buy it. I didn't see love between them. Lust sure, and even that was questionable at times. The whole bantering between those two was probably designed to show how well they fit together, but again... the lines they spewed... So over the top and ridiculous, I just couldn't take them seriously.
I'm nitpicking, but I do admit that the story had a huge potential, and the final battle could have been something like this... [image]
but instead it felt like...
[image] They all seemed more intent on bickering, and showing of their sarcasm than actually fighting. The action was chopped into pieces that were between these ridiculous lines, it murdered the intensity. And don't get me started on the ending where Artemis was concerned. I wouldn't stop ranting for days. (though a bit of it is above) So all in all, I'm sad to say that the book just didn't do it for me....more
I feel like I wasted my time reading this book. It was predictable, boring, and even annoying. Well, the most annoying thing about it was the heroine -I feel like I wasted my time reading this book. It was predictable, boring, and even annoying. Well, the most annoying thing about it was the heroine - Geary. In truth, I've never met (read about) a more annoying heroine. I was so sick of her doubts, ridiculous accusations, and simple meanness that I wanted to thrown the book against the wall. Except it's in my kindle, so...
Just random questions that came to me while reading:
Why the hell every time some kind of character is introduced, his height is mentioned first, and the height is also compared to others? I mean come on, you see a tall guy, how often do you measure him in your head. and here it seems everyone on seeing anything measure them first, And they are so precise that they all can say exact inches. Right.
How can the heroine be overweight (her own words) if she leads archeological expeditions, with diving etc.? SHe's not some kind of paper-pusher in the university. She goes on digs. SHe swims. SHe is always on her feet. ANd I imagine that she has to exercise to be able to dive that far down. SHe should be athletic, not frumpy. ANd yet, SK always seems to have these overweight heroines who happen to be excellent divers, or martial artists or something. ...more
Lately I found myself glued to SK Dark-Hunter novels. And I have no idea why. There must be something great about them. And I guess there is. The wholLately I found myself glued to SK Dark-Hunter novels. And I have no idea why. There must be something great about them. And I guess there is. The whole world SK has developed is fascinating, but truth to be told, I found myself rolling my eyes a lot, during the read of this book. Even worse, I couldn't stand the heroine. I don't know why, but her responses sounded so fake. It was like she tried to be funny/sarcastic, but she didn't manage to pull it off. Each phrase that left her mouth was more ridiculous than the next. And that everyone found it funny was even MORE ridiculous.
Another thing that bothered me was how everytime some warrior, or even a few squires were introduced, or talked about, it was about how amazingly powerful, and strong, and no-nonsense warriors they are, and yet they got their asses kicked almost every time. ANd then they opened their mouths ... it was like women in some kind of a market bickering. Ridiculous. And then of course the constant "how awful I look" theme. It was not as bad as with Bride (Night Play (Dark-Hunterverse #6)), but I don't appreciate when heroine talks dirt about other women just because they have great figures. Not to mention that in this case, she should have had an amazing figure because she supposedly trained in martial arts, and even in sword fighting. Not to lose these type of skills she had to practice constantly, and thus ... she should have been very athletic, and not the way she described herself.
And one last thing. Ash. He's always missing when he's needed, and comes at some point (usually at the end) and all is well. It's just too predictable. ANd the things that tie him down to prevent him from coming to help ... Okay, I think I'm done ranting. Except I'll say one more thing: I have read a few books that come after this, so I know things about Ash, and Apolymi, and that's why the inconsistencies really bother me. I keep reading about how Ash thinks that Apolymi was very selfish when she destroyed other gods; even more selfish than Artemis (which makes me mad, by the way), and how he has no idea why would she do such a thing... it's such a big load of *** And so many inconsistencies... It's apparent that SK had no idea where she was going with Apolymi/Ash relationship yet. I could only advise the author to read her own books, because apparently she forgets what she had written before....more
It‘s been a while since I tried anything new. I’d say I was stuck with the same ten authors I usually read, but few days ago I experienced this cravinIt‘s been a while since I tried anything new. I’d say I was stuck with the same ten authors I usually read, but few days ago I experienced this craving… you know, like the one for chocolate, or ice-cream. I needed something fresh.
I stumbled upon this book accidentally. The cover captured my attention. The description drew me in deeper, and before I knew it, I was reading the book.
Let me tell you this: I was not disappointed. I LOVED IT!
It was nice to see relationship between the leads grow, for a change. I’m so bored with desire-instantly-turning-into-love theme (when there is nothing deeper to the relationship only plain old lust and then boom! Do I love him? Yes, I do). Don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of lust in Till Death and Beyond, but Raven and Amira didn't settle for it. They traveled beyond it. They discovered each other. He noticed her beauty instantly, but it was her spirit, her courage, even all the infuriating things she did that made him truly see her. Trust didn't appear magically over the night – it developed.
I fell in love with both of them. They completed each other. She was his calm in the storm, chasing the shadows away. And he – her anchor, when she was in danger of drifting away. He let her be vulnerable without diminishing her strength. And I think it truly takes a very strong man to accept a woman who could probably turn him into a toad. But he didn't chip away at her confidence.
With the love story developing, everything else does not take a passenger seat. Romance doesn't drive the story. There is plenty of action, danger and twists, that I’d say plot and romance work hand in hand furthering one another to the point where only a few authors (that I've read) dare to go.
I definitely recommend it! And can’t wait for another book in this series. ...more
With Demon from the Dark the reader is in for a treat of his life. I truly think Kresley Cole outdid herself with this one. The story is beautifully wWith Demon from the Dark the reader is in for a treat of his life. I truly think Kresley Cole outdid herself with this one. The story is beautifully written and very touching. All of the factors - the plot line, characters, effect and interactions - I expect from a great book are executed perfectly. So much that while reading it didn't even cross my mind to analyze or critique anything. I was simply engulfed into the story I absolutely loved.
Demon from the Dark was one of the books I most anxiously waited for. Not because of the characters, I mind you, but of the opportunity to learn what happened after a number of Lore Immortals were captured in the end of the previous book. And in a small corner of my mind I prayed that there wouldn't be some mortal faction involved (hate when humans are involved). My prayers were unheard, but I do not regret it for a second. The author made it work and made it good.
And the characters I wasn't necessary anxious about (because I didn't know one and the other didn't impress me much), were true heroes whom I absolutely fell in love with. The slow progress of relationship between Malkom and Carrow, the peaks and lows figuring how to trust each other, communicate with a language barrier, was moving. Such untypical situations as the heroes not being able to communicate, or touch on some perfectly normal yet deliberate reason I associate with Kresley Cole's writing. And I love the way it is put together and solved. Sometimes even the most obvious things come as surprise and surprise was what Demon from the Dark most definitely managed to accomplish. Even though I expected a good read.
The book has truly heartbreaking moments, deep feelings, sacrifices, dangerous turns and an escalating need for more of the intricate world of Immortals After Dark series, it can't be denied. I only hope the next book would come soon, because while the secondary characters do give an extra flavor, it also gifts with a desperate craving for another story.
In short, Demon from the Dark is a keeper and you'll regret it if you won't try!...more
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