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katetj's review against another edition
5.0
I've Been waiting to read this book for so long and was so excited to finally be up to Jaime and Jeremy's part that i read it in a day.
While the book was amazing and I loved it I really think that Jeremy and Jaime need another book! Armstrong doesn't really go into past details all that much, as we well know from her other books, but i was hoping to learn more about Jeremy's past and now I especially want to find out more about his mother, and his 'runes' but hopefully as i continue to read on in this amazing series some more answers will be revealed!
I dont usually like books that switch from character to character or take forever to finish, but I love Armstrongs books because although she does this her characters are always evolving, and when one book finishes, although you may want to know more your satisfied with how things ended and that with the next book you can get tidbits of all your favourite characters and couples then!
While the book was amazing and I loved it I really think that Jeremy and Jaime need another book! Armstrong doesn't really go into past details all that much, as we well know from her other books, but i was hoping to learn more about Jeremy's past and now I especially want to find out more about his mother, and his 'runes' but hopefully as i continue to read on in this amazing series some more answers will be revealed!
I dont usually like books that switch from character to character or take forever to finish, but I love Armstrongs books because although she does this her characters are always evolving, and when one book finishes, although you may want to know more your satisfied with how things ended and that with the next book you can get tidbits of all your favourite characters and couples then!
shepherd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
While I much prefer just the pack, Jamie Vegas is a great character. It's nice to see her save herself for once!
jsikorski's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
aubreysmith9412's review
2.0
I was not as big a fan of this book as I have been the others in the Women of the Otherworld series. I just can't handle Eve Levine as a main character. I can't do it.
She leaves much to be desired in terms of protagonists. She pushes, and pushes, and pushes some more - she infuriates everyone around her. Then acts the victim when they've had enough. Time to learn some lessons, Eve.
Of course, that's not entirely how it goes. Sure, she relents to a certain extent - after intense amounts of coercion, I might add. But at the end of the day, everything is still coming up roses for Eve Levine.
That drives me up the bloody wall. She has basically learnt nothing from her troubles, and still gets exactly what she wants handed to her on a silver platter. Well, to be fair, she did make an incredible sacrifice. But again, she came to that decision through the use of loopholes and sly tactics.
I quite enjoyed seeing a different side of the Otherworld, as it enhances my understanding of how things function there. I just can't really deal with Eve as a protagonist. She's a character I'd gladly avoid.
She leaves much to be desired in terms of protagonists. She pushes, and pushes, and pushes some more - she infuriates everyone around her. Then acts the victim when they've had enough. Time to learn some lessons, Eve.
Of course, that's not entirely how it goes. Sure, she relents to a certain extent - after intense amounts of coercion, I might add. But at the end of the day, everything is still coming up roses for Eve Levine.
That drives me up the bloody wall. She has basically learnt nothing from her troubles, and still gets exactly what she wants handed to her on a silver platter. Well, to be fair, she did make an incredible sacrifice. But again, she came to that decision through the use of loopholes and sly tactics.
I quite enjoyed seeing a different side of the Otherworld, as it enhances my understanding of how things function there. I just can't really deal with Eve as a protagonist. She's a character I'd gladly avoid.
weremallard's review
4.0
I like Hope, so I thought this was a good story. I've got to be honest, though- I hate Karl. I think he's a misogynistic asshole and I think Hope could do so much better. There's absolutely nothing about his character that appeals to me at all. However, since the book focused on Hope, Paige, and Lucas, I was still happy. It's been a while since I've read this series, and I'm looking forward to the next book!
pages_and_procrastination's review
4.0
I have to be honest and say that I discovered Kelley Armstrong by accident, but it was a happy one. She was the introduction to a new genre that had caught my eye and am thrilled to explore now. Kelley has become one of my favorite authors, one of whom has not disappointed her readers so far.
Living with the Dead is book number 9 in the Women of the Otherworld series. It’s a paranormal story that involves a demon, a werewolf, a necromancer and an assortment of other supernatural beings. Just another gripping tale of those who live amongst us that we are totally unaware of.
A dead celebutante, a PR Consultant, a half demon. An odd mixture of characters brings this story to life. Robyn moves to L.A. in an effort to hide from the grief of losing her husband. She soon becomes the number 1 suspect in the murder investigation of her celebutante client. Hope has come to L.A. on an assignment from her job as weird news journalist, and to see how her longtime friend Robyn is doing. Her concern grows when she discovers that her friend has become L.A.’s most sought out fugitive. Through misguided good intentions, a deep desire to keep secrets well hidden, this friendship goes on a journey of discovery; one of themselves and of each other.
A cop that can see the ghost of dead people, a werewolf that feeds chaos to his girlfriend, and a father trying to right a wrong he stumbled onto over ten years ago. These are the people that come to the aid of Robyn and Hope. Not knowing who to trust and whom to fear twists the paths of each person together, away from each and back again.
I was not disappointed with the book. From the beginning where the action takes off, through all of the twists and turns that was intriguing as well as satisfying, on to the end that leaves you wanting more. Though I met Hope and Karl in Personal Demon, it was nice to see their story continued. It’s also nice that despite being book number nine in the Women of the Otherworld series, this story was complete and strong enough to stand on its own.
I am looking forward to continuing this series and learning more about the women that lead these adventures. If you want to know more about Kelley Armstrong, check out her website at www.kelleyarmstrong.com. It is a great website and very user friendly. Kelley has another adult series that follows Nadia Stratford a female assassin, and a young adult series (the Darkest Powers Series) that follows Chloe Sauders, a young teen who is able to see dead people. Waking the Witch just came out and the series continues with Spellbound, which is due out July 2011. Both of these are a part of the Women of the Otherworld Series. The spin off of The Darkest Powers series continues with The Gathering, which is due out in April 2011.
Living with the Dead is book number 9 in the Women of the Otherworld series. It’s a paranormal story that involves a demon, a werewolf, a necromancer and an assortment of other supernatural beings. Just another gripping tale of those who live amongst us that we are totally unaware of.
A dead celebutante, a PR Consultant, a half demon. An odd mixture of characters brings this story to life. Robyn moves to L.A. in an effort to hide from the grief of losing her husband. She soon becomes the number 1 suspect in the murder investigation of her celebutante client. Hope has come to L.A. on an assignment from her job as weird news journalist, and to see how her longtime friend Robyn is doing. Her concern grows when she discovers that her friend has become L.A.’s most sought out fugitive. Through misguided good intentions, a deep desire to keep secrets well hidden, this friendship goes on a journey of discovery; one of themselves and of each other.
A cop that can see the ghost of dead people, a werewolf that feeds chaos to his girlfriend, and a father trying to right a wrong he stumbled onto over ten years ago. These are the people that come to the aid of Robyn and Hope. Not knowing who to trust and whom to fear twists the paths of each person together, away from each and back again.
I was not disappointed with the book. From the beginning where the action takes off, through all of the twists and turns that was intriguing as well as satisfying, on to the end that leaves you wanting more. Though I met Hope and Karl in Personal Demon, it was nice to see their story continued. It’s also nice that despite being book number nine in the Women of the Otherworld series, this story was complete and strong enough to stand on its own.
I am looking forward to continuing this series and learning more about the women that lead these adventures. If you want to know more about Kelley Armstrong, check out her website at www.kelleyarmstrong.com. It is a great website and very user friendly. Kelley has another adult series that follows Nadia Stratford a female assassin, and a young adult series (the Darkest Powers Series) that follows Chloe Sauders, a young teen who is able to see dead people. Waking the Witch just came out and the series continues with Spellbound, which is due out July 2011. Both of these are a part of the Women of the Otherworld Series. The spin off of The Darkest Powers series continues with The Gathering, which is due out in April 2011.
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