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fishgirl182's review
5.0
As you can tell by the title of this one, Ariq and Zenobia finally stop dancing around each other and do the deed and let me say, it was well worth the wait. Zenobia stars to lower some of her walls to let Arizq in and he takes full advantage. Longer review to come but this book is a must read. The serialization is killing me a bit but it's also kind of fun to have a new little reading nugget show up in my inbox each week. Only 2 more parts left!
mdlaclair's review
3.0
was very short and the story line did not move very much. Although we do finally get a a much anticipated scene!
lindca's review
4.0
There are some wonderful and very satisfying happenings in this installment of what is becoming a highly anticipated weekly read. However, it also is perhaps a third shorter than previous releases and, having gotten used to the rhythm and flow of these chunks of the story, I felt a little short-changed when the segment seemed to end too early.
Even so, I'll eagerly look forward to next week's chapters.
Even so, I'll eagerly look forward to next week's chapters.
bananatricky's review
3.0
This novella will work better (in my opinion) in the full-length book. This contains THE SCENE but very little else. There are some very touching moments and it is a cusp in their relationship but as a stand-alone novella not so much.
But I love Ariq. Just saying.
But I love Ariq. Just saying.
cranberrytarts's review
4.0
I really want these to release faster! I'm loving the tale. The story is shaping up to be as wonderful as the rest of the series.
amym84's review
5.0
4.5
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
Part 6 finds Ariq and Zenobia traveling back to the Red City in hopes of being able to talk someone into calling off the troops on their way to Krakentown and other surrounding areas. Ariq is hoping to appeal to the Empress directly, unfortunately no one just demands an audience with the Empress. So Ariq must bide his time.
So what, you ask, will Zenobia and Ariq find to do while ‘biding their time’? As if I need to say. The sexual tension between Ariq and Zenobia has been rising, well, ever since the beginning of the story, but really things began heating up in Part 4 just before they were kidnapped.
There is time spent on other things in The Kraken King and the Crumbling Walls – all just a ploy to make the readers wait even more! Honestly, though, it’s a good thing that time is spent with Zenobia and Ariq getting to know one another. In Ariq’s mind they are married. As we’ve been reminded time and again, they’ve only known each other for about two weeks. It’s natural to think that Zenobia would have some reservations. I like the time taken to learn about each other’s pasts, their families and things they care for. There is an ease between Ariq and Zenobia in these conversations. Sometimes I prefer interactions like this more than a bedroom scene.
Not only has Meljean Brook built up the sex for the readers, but I would say Ariq has built it up more for Zenobia. He’s promised that she will need at least “three days in bed to recover” afterwards. I don’t know about Zenobia, but after reading, I needed three days of recovery! Sometimes the buildup of something is better than the payoff, but Meljean Brook excels at both. Still, with all the happenings going on in the bedroom there is very little emphasis placed on moving the story forward in any other way.
Ariq’s business takes him over the wall in this part, with Zenobia, Mara and Cooper accompanying. Through this we get a little introduction into the Empress’s domain. The impression that the Empress has eyes everywhere is made blatantly clear and rather eerie. Exactly what the Empress “sees” I think will be something that we learn in The Kraken King and the Empress’s Eyes. I’m actually looking forward to finally meeting this Empress we’ve heard a lot about but not yet been introduced.
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
Part 6 finds Ariq and Zenobia traveling back to the Red City in hopes of being able to talk someone into calling off the troops on their way to Krakentown and other surrounding areas. Ariq is hoping to appeal to the Empress directly, unfortunately no one just demands an audience with the Empress. So Ariq must bide his time.
So what, you ask, will Zenobia and Ariq find to do while ‘biding their time’? As if I need to say. The sexual tension between Ariq and Zenobia has been rising, well, ever since the beginning of the story, but really things began heating up in Part 4 just before they were kidnapped.
There is time spent on other things in The Kraken King and the Crumbling Walls – all just a ploy to make the readers wait even more! Honestly, though, it’s a good thing that time is spent with Zenobia and Ariq getting to know one another. In Ariq’s mind they are married. As we’ve been reminded time and again, they’ve only known each other for about two weeks. It’s natural to think that Zenobia would have some reservations. I like the time taken to learn about each other’s pasts, their families and things they care for. There is an ease between Ariq and Zenobia in these conversations. Sometimes I prefer interactions like this more than a bedroom scene.
Not only has Meljean Brook built up the sex for the readers, but I would say Ariq has built it up more for Zenobia. He’s promised that she will need at least “three days in bed to recover” afterwards. I don’t know about Zenobia, but after reading, I needed three days of recovery! Sometimes the buildup of something is better than the payoff, but Meljean Brook excels at both. Still, with all the happenings going on in the bedroom there is very little emphasis placed on moving the story forward in any other way.
Ariq’s business takes him over the wall in this part, with Zenobia, Mara and Cooper accompanying. Through this we get a little introduction into the Empress’s domain. The impression that the Empress has eyes everywhere is made blatantly clear and rather eerie. Exactly what the Empress “sees” I think will be something that we learn in The Kraken King and the Empress’s Eyes. I’m actually looking forward to finally meeting this Empress we’ve heard a lot about but not yet been introduced.
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