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3.17 AVERAGE
3.17 AVERAGE
I skimmed through the last 100 or more pages
The Cons:
•Couldn't connect with any of the characters
•Uninterested about what happened to any of the characters
•Way too many attempts on the main heroines life (I know this book is about her life being constantly in danger or whatnot but there is a point where it just becomes to much or seems like it's there just for "shock" factor)
The Pro's:
•Enjoyed the overall writing style(Besides the fact that was hard for me to get into ,just because the plot didn't interest ME specifically, I really enjoyed her writing style)
•There were moments in the book between the main love interests that would genuinely bring a smile to my face or make me laugh
Although this book didn't resonate with me specifically I'm not saying in anyway shape or form that this is a bad book I just didn't personally connect with it. I recommend that if this book sounds good to you then go ahead and give it a try. Everyone has different reading taste just because it wasn't my favorite doesn't mean you wouldn't love it.
The Cons:
•Couldn't connect with any of the characters
•Uninterested about what happened to any of the characters
•Way too many attempts on the main heroines life (I know this book is about her life being constantly in danger or whatnot but there is a point where it just becomes to much or seems like it's there just for "shock" factor)
The Pro's:
•Enjoyed the overall writing style(Besides the fact that was hard for me to get into ,just because the plot didn't interest ME specifically, I really enjoyed her writing style)
•There were moments in the book between the main love interests that would genuinely bring a smile to my face or make me laugh
Although this book didn't resonate with me specifically I'm not saying in anyway shape or form that this is a bad book I just didn't personally connect with it. I recommend that if this book sounds good to you then go ahead and give it a try. Everyone has different reading taste just because it wasn't my favorite doesn't mean you wouldn't love it.
I liked the vampire/human/witch history, but it seemed not a romance story. I didn't like that it was an incomplete ending at all, it was unexpected and unnecessary.
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange an honest review.
I've read this author before and I realize this novel follows the same formula as the others; a paranormal male dominant world where the female is under their control and the story is filled with scenes of violence and sexually explicit scenes of conquest. Not my cup of tea.
I've read this author before and I realize this novel follows the same formula as the others; a paranormal male dominant world where the female is under their control and the story is filled with scenes of violence and sexually explicit scenes of conquest. Not my cup of tea.
A WICKED HUNGER by Kiersten Fay is the first book in the Creatures of Darkness Paranormal Romantic Suspense series. Fay is a “new to me” author.
Coraline Conwell survived on the streets after the death of her parents and brother when she was ten. She thought she had finally put that life behind her when she married Winston Gordon, a wealthy businessman. However, all is not what it seems and living in a world where vampires run the city and witches exist, anything can happen. The second protagonist is Mason, a member of the Vampire Enforcement Agency assigned to investigate Winston and Coraline.
The story begins with a great first chapter that pulls the reader into the story. Coraline is someone you can root for as her back story comes to light. The main characters felt three-dimensional with their own flaws and virtues. The relationships between the characters were mainly believable.
There were enough twists and turns to keep me engaged, but Coraline seemed too weak and naïve to be a great heroine. There are plenty of steamy scenes in the book and the suspense part often took a backseat to that. Additionally, the novel ends in a cliffhanger. For this reason alone, I would only recommend this to those that enjoy that type of ending.
Many thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op and Kiersten Fay for a digital ARC of this novel via Net Galley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Coraline Conwell survived on the streets after the death of her parents and brother when she was ten. She thought she had finally put that life behind her when she married Winston Gordon, a wealthy businessman. However, all is not what it seems and living in a world where vampires run the city and witches exist, anything can happen. The second protagonist is Mason, a member of the Vampire Enforcement Agency assigned to investigate Winston and Coraline.
The story begins with a great first chapter that pulls the reader into the story. Coraline is someone you can root for as her back story comes to light. The main characters felt three-dimensional with their own flaws and virtues. The relationships between the characters were mainly believable.
There were enough twists and turns to keep me engaged, but Coraline seemed too weak and naïve to be a great heroine. There are plenty of steamy scenes in the book and the suspense part often took a backseat to that. Additionally, the novel ends in a cliffhanger. For this reason alone, I would only recommend this to those that enjoy that type of ending.
Many thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op and Kiersten Fay for a digital ARC of this novel via Net Galley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy to read and give my honest opinion!
Ok. That was not cool.... I’m bereft. A book should have a beginning, middle, and an end....what kind of end was that? This book continues and is not summed up nicely between two bindings so be prepared.
What did I like? I liked the characters, Mason, Knox, Trent.... Coraline. All of them came to life in a whimsical way but still the storyline was good. I appreciate a good story line but that ending hurt. This is a unique spin on vampires and witches, and nicely done.
Would I buy this book? Great story but looks like the story continues into book two so be prepared to want the next one .....because that ending .....will leave you wanting it.
Thoughts for the author? I’m fuming. Disclaimer warning needs to be put on this book.
Ok. That was not cool.... I’m bereft. A book should have a beginning, middle, and an end....what kind of end was that? This book continues and is not summed up nicely between two bindings so be prepared.
What did I like? I liked the characters, Mason, Knox, Trent.... Coraline. All of them came to life in a whimsical way but still the storyline was good. I appreciate a good story line but that ending hurt. This is a unique spin on vampires and witches, and nicely done.
Would I buy this book? Great story but looks like the story continues into book two so be prepared to want the next one .....because that ending .....will leave you wanting it.
Thoughts for the author? I’m fuming. Disclaimer warning needs to be put on this book.
I have always had a weakness for the paranormal romance genre. When I realized that this book was playing into that, I was so ready to read this book and now I am hooked to continue the series. I mean Kiersten Fay delivers the paranormal with vampires, witches, ghosts, hexes, blood bonds, and so much sexual tension of course I am going to continue this series.
Kiersten Fay does a great job setting up the world that we are entering in this series. She lays the foundation of not only the war and the state of the world currently, but builds interest into Cora's background. There are so many questions that I have about her bloodline and that is one of the things that has me so ready to pick up the next book in the series. I need all my questions answered. There is also a great balance in this book of actually developing the characters present, some of that is the result of the multiple POVs that are given. All that being said, I honestly could have used more spice at times. This was advertised to me as an erotic novel and while it had its moments, I was left wanting more.
Kiersten Fay does a great job setting up the world that we are entering in this series. She lays the foundation of not only the war and the state of the world currently, but builds interest into Cora's background. There are so many questions that I have about her bloodline and that is one of the things that has me so ready to pick up the next book in the series. I need all my questions answered. There is also a great balance in this book of actually developing the characters present, some of that is the result of the multiple POVs that are given. All that being said, I honestly could have used more spice at times. This was advertised to me as an erotic novel and while it had its moments, I was left wanting more.
I love this story! It has captivated me from the beginning. The plot is complex but easy reading, the characters are rich and earthy at the same time. The threads of the story are entwined with a simplicity that leads you to search for more. The degree of expectation is increasing while you are reaching the end. And all of a sudden, when all is in high level, finishes and you have to wait for the next book! I hope will be a short waiting...
A hundred years after the vampire breed have become in plain sight, Coraline, a tough girl who grew up in the streets, and she has to made it by her own with ten years old, after her parents had died, has been introduced to the comfort world by a rich and cold businessman. He took Cora away from the streets and married her, but with coldness and deception, using her as a ginnea pig. Now her husband is dead, she is a target and her life will be whirled down but for a sexy as hell vampire agent, Mason. She is now into the world of her nightmares' creatures, bonded to a vampire very difficult to ignore, and discovering herself in the process. She is learning how to trust and the most important, how to be herself despite all the fears that she carries since her childhood.
A hundred years after the vampire breed have become in plain sight, Coraline, a tough girl who grew up in the streets, and she has to made it by her own with ten years old, after her parents had died, has been introduced to the comfort world by a rich and cold businessman. He took Cora away from the streets and married her, but with coldness and deception, using her as a ginnea pig. Now her husband is dead, she is a target and her life will be whirled down but for a sexy as hell vampire agent, Mason. She is now into the world of her nightmares' creatures, bonded to a vampire very difficult to ignore, and discovering herself in the process. She is learning how to trust and the most important, how to be herself despite all the fears that she carries since her childhood.
So, i think this book started out interestingly but as I read even though there was action it go a little boring. Not enough for me to stop reading but kind of a lull where I kept thinking “ have I read this somewhere before?”. Even though there was some great action it just seemed way to familiar for me to enjoy it. BUT then we get to the end and things start getting interesting again. There is where we meet Knox and who he is keeping secret in the safe house that Cora and Mace hide out at. And we find out a secret about Cora. Also a possible betrayal in a tight nit group of vampires.
So for the first book in the series I found this good. The characters were relatively interesting the story flowed nicely even though it was rather…familiar ( I suppose thats the word I’d use). I enjoyed this authors other series ( Shadow Quest) a lot so I’m sure this series is going to be another one of hers that I’ll enjoy reading.
I don’t think you can really go wrong with this book if you like paranormal romance with vampires, decent action scenes, a few twists, humor, and of course the steamy romance scenes. I’m looking forward to picking up the next book in this series because by the end I could tell its going to get really good ( I hope).
So for the first book in the series I found this good. The characters were relatively interesting the story flowed nicely even though it was rather…familiar ( I suppose thats the word I’d use). I enjoyed this authors other series ( Shadow Quest) a lot so I’m sure this series is going to be another one of hers that I’ll enjoy reading.
I don’t think you can really go wrong with this book if you like paranormal romance with vampires, decent action scenes, a few twists, humor, and of course the steamy romance scenes. I’m looking forward to picking up the next book in this series because by the end I could tell its going to get really good ( I hope).