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laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Bound by Flame
3.5 Stars
Synopsis
In order to discover the identity of the killer targeting Fire Sibyls for death, Cynda Flynn must work with Nick Lowell, a former undercover cop with the NYPDs Occult Crime Unit who also happens to be a Curson demon. Nick has his other half under control but how long will that last now that Cynda in next of the killer's list.
Review
Good action scenes and some witty dialogue but the romance is not as engrossing as in Bound by Shadows.
Cynda and Nick are a likeable couple but there is nothing really special about either of them and their romance lacks the intensity of connection and emotion that characterized the couple in the first book. On a positive note, Cynda and Nick willingly accept their growing relationship and there is very little angst in their romance as the threat is mainly external. Nevertheless, Cynda's constant burning of clothes and setting fire to everything around her becomes tiresome after a while.
The secondary story revolving around the murder of Fire Sibyls and the questionable loyalties of Nick's brother, Jake, are compelling with some good twists and turns even though the identity of the killer is too obvious.
Overall, a good PNR read and as Jake's character really appealed to me, I look forward to his and Merilee's story.
3.5 Stars
Synopsis
In order to discover the identity of the killer targeting Fire Sibyls for death, Cynda Flynn must work with Nick Lowell, a former undercover cop with the NYPDs Occult Crime Unit who also happens to be a Curson demon. Nick has his other half under control but how long will that last now that Cynda in next of the killer's list.
Review
Good action scenes and some witty dialogue but the romance is not as engrossing as in Bound by Shadows.
Cynda and Nick are a likeable couple but there is nothing really special about either of them and their romance lacks the intensity of connection and emotion that characterized the couple in the first book. On a positive note, Cynda and Nick willingly accept their growing relationship and there is very little angst in their romance as the threat is mainly external. Nevertheless, Cynda's constant burning of clothes and setting fire to everything around her becomes tiresome after a while.
The secondary story revolving around the murder of Fire Sibyls and the questionable loyalties of Nick's brother, Jake, are compelling with some good twists and turns even though the identity of the killer is too obvious.
Overall, a good PNR read and as Jake's character really appealed to me, I look forward to his and Merilee's story.
roxyc's review
4.0
This series is much better than i was expecting. The characters are well developed, tightly plotted, intriguing and engaging storyline. Plenty of twists to keep the reader interested. The mothers are quite intimidating. Love the elemental magic part of the story. Enough steaminess for those who want the romance element. The romance blends well into the story without feeling separate or overtaking the action of battles, or mystery of the legion and their demons.
amalyndb's review
3.0
Decent erotic supernatural action. Second in a trilogy (which I didn't realize before I read it, as I was given it and the first book but neither really lists which comes first chronologically).
The world concept I found more interesting than the sex scenes - which seemed well written, but didn't do a lot for me, which is more on me than the writing itself.
The world concept I found more interesting than the sex scenes - which seemed well written, but didn't do a lot for me, which is more on me than the writing itself.
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