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michalice's review
4.0
Today is my stop in the Dark Mercy Book Tour hosted by Dark Minds Book Tours
Dark Mercy is a quick read, but one that is packed full of page turning greatness. Dark Mercy introduces us to Angeline, half demon half human, and Hadrian, a human priest that Angeline has set her eyes and heart on. Later on we are also introduced to Tamara who also plays a key role in this duos story.
I knew going into Dark Mercy that it was going to be a short story, and as the author points out, wont end with a 'Happy Ever After'. But even after all of this i still found myself enjoying Dark Mercy and wanted to find out what was going to happen, not only to Angeline, but also Hadrian. When a new character, Tamara, is brought into the mix it was interesting how she reacted to Hadrian and Angeline. The characters were realistic and the description used to describe not only their mannerisms, but also the city these event take place made it easy to imagine everything that was going on.
When the story progresses we get to see a different side to both characters. Hadrian has a dark and controlling side to him and this shows in his displeasure at what Angeline has done, and even after she confesses and says she wanted him as a mate and someone to love, he still disregards her feelings and walks away and leaves her. I did feel sorry for Angeline though. I didn't like the way she went about things very secretive, but I don't think she deserved to get treated the way she is by Hadrian.
Zoe has done a great job of getting me interested in these characters and their world and I really need to know what happens next to them. Anyone looking for a quick read should check out Dark Mercy.
Dark Mercy is a quick read, but one that is packed full of page turning greatness. Dark Mercy introduces us to Angeline, half demon half human, and Hadrian, a human priest that Angeline has set her eyes and heart on. Later on we are also introduced to Tamara who also plays a key role in this duos story.
I knew going into Dark Mercy that it was going to be a short story, and as the author points out, wont end with a 'Happy Ever After'. But even after all of this i still found myself enjoying Dark Mercy and wanted to find out what was going to happen, not only to Angeline, but also Hadrian. When a new character, Tamara, is brought into the mix it was interesting how she reacted to Hadrian and Angeline. The characters were realistic and the description used to describe not only their mannerisms, but also the city these event take place made it easy to imagine everything that was going on.
When the story progresses we get to see a different side to both characters. Hadrian has a dark and controlling side to him and this shows in his displeasure at what Angeline has done, and even after she confesses and says she wanted him as a mate and someone to love, he still disregards her feelings and walks away and leaves her. I did feel sorry for Angeline though. I didn't like the way she went about things very secretive, but I don't think she deserved to get treated the way she is by Hadrian.
Zoe has done a great job of getting me interested in these characters and their world and I really need to know what happens next to them. Anyone looking for a quick read should check out Dark Mercy.
kalona's review
2.0
I felt no sympathy for either if the main characters. It is supposed to be set in the 50s but them bitch talk and behøve s if them are straight out of our time area, I would not be surprised at all if someone pulled out their iPhone and went in Facebook. Also it had quite a few inconsistencies, for eks ample Angeline was shy around Hadrian, but suddenly she was talking to him very confidently, also how they met and here instant need for him did not feel natural and seemed forces. I found the story a bit fun a quirky at time, hence why I give it two stars and not one.
chemistreadingonthejob's review
5.0
Cover Thoughts-
I don't really get how the cover matches the book. It's a nice scenery but I would just want something more eye catching. But hey, it matches my blog design.:P
First Thought-
Vampires! My favorite of all supernatural creatures! :) Hopefully it's not unoriginal.
What I liked-
This is going to sound bad but I loved the ending. It's a sad ending too. I wanted to cry and yell Hadrian! All Angeline wants is to fill the emptiness in her heart. The ending will blow you away! My favorite scene is the one where the girl Hadrian fed off of appears again and Angeline realizes she isn't dead. It left me with so many questions and I realy must read more of the story!
What I disliked-
Nothing really. The story was okay. It wasn't the best but I don't have any complaints.
Overall Readability-
It was a dark little story that I could almost see myself telling over a campfire. It fast and easy to get into. I recommend this to all vampire lovers so you can see the darker side of vampiric nature.
My Final Thought-
Ohmigosh! That was such a sad ending! Whats the full length novel? I must know!
5 out of 5 Haunted Roses
blog review is located- http://thehauntedrose.blogspot.com/2012/04/dark-mercy-blog-tour-review-and-excerpt.html
I don't really get how the cover matches the book. It's a nice scenery but I would just want something more eye catching. But hey, it matches my blog design.:P
First Thought-
Vampires! My favorite of all supernatural creatures! :) Hopefully it's not unoriginal.
What I liked-
This is going to sound bad but I loved the ending. It's a sad ending too. I wanted to cry and yell Hadrian! All Angeline wants is to fill the emptiness in her heart. The ending will blow you away! My favorite scene is the one where the girl Hadrian fed off of appears again and Angeline realizes she isn't dead. It left me with so many questions and I realy must read more of the story!
What I disliked-
Nothing really. The story was okay. It wasn't the best but I don't have any complaints.
Overall Readability-
It was a dark little story that I could almost see myself telling over a campfire. It fast and easy to get into. I recommend this to all vampire lovers so you can see the darker side of vampiric nature.
My Final Thought-
Ohmigosh! That was such a sad ending! Whats the full length novel? I must know!
5 out of 5 Haunted Roses
blog review is located- http://thehauntedrose.blogspot.com/2012/04/dark-mercy-blog-tour-review-and-excerpt.html
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