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idratherbereading542's review
4.0
I liked Veil of Midnight a LOT better than the last one in the series. This one had a lot more action and things going on than Midnight Rising did.
I really liked Niko - a lot. I have to say that he is probably one of my favorites of the group, although I think that Dante (from Kiss of Crimson) is still my favorite. But I felt that Niko was a bit more real and a bit less "cardboard" than the others in some of the other books. Although a lot of his actions still seem similar to the others, for some reason, he seemed more well-formed. I do believe that there could have been some more character building with him, as well as Renata, but I still liked him.
Renata I liked the entire book, except when she decided to go get Mira on her own. I felt that she had a level head on her most of the book. She wasn't afraid to fight for herself and others, but she wasn't stupid about it - until then. I could totally understand why Niko did what he did. She was acting purely on emotion and it could have gone so much worse than it did.
But overall, I liked her and I liked that they both REALLY wanted each other the whole time. Sure, there was some drama going on AROUND them, but for the most part they were all about each other, and that was awesome. You really don't find that in too many books. Normally, there is all this unnecessary, I want you, I don't, I want you, I don't, etc. But not with this book, and that impressed me how she pulled that off without being boring.
I thought their relationship progressed quite realistically, even though it was a matter of days. They both seemed real and I also loved that she was the one to initiate things in the bedroom, rather than him. What a change! You just don't see that in too many romance novels these days - the woman taking the reins and not afraid to do so.
I was also intrigued by Andreas Reichen's story and I think Lara Adrian did a good job with this one by starting his story in this book. This is how a lot of the ongoing series' (such as Immortals After Dark, and Black Dagger Brotherhood) segue into the next romance, and I find that I like it and it's more realistic and that I end up caring about the characters way more. This is the first time she's done that in this series so I think I will really enjoy his story because of that.
I also am excited about the introduction of Hunter. I kind of predicted what would happen with him in this book, but I'm still looking forward to seeing what happens with him next and how his story progresses.
Overall, I enjoyed the book a lot. I have to say, it's a lot better than the last one and back on par with the first three. But I still feel like the character building is seriously lacking. We learn SOME about their pasts, but it could be so much more. This is the main thing lacking in this series that could take it from good to explosive.
I really liked Niko - a lot. I have to say that he is probably one of my favorites of the group, although I think that Dante (from Kiss of Crimson) is still my favorite. But I felt that Niko was a bit more real and a bit less "cardboard" than the others in some of the other books. Although a lot of his actions still seem similar to the others, for some reason, he seemed more well-formed. I do believe that there could have been some more character building with him, as well as Renata, but I still liked him.
Renata I liked the entire book, except when she decided to go get Mira on her own. I felt that she had a level head on her most of the book. She wasn't afraid to fight for herself and others, but she wasn't stupid about it - until then. I could totally understand why Niko did what he did. She was acting purely on emotion and it could have gone so much worse than it did.
But overall, I liked her and I liked that they both REALLY wanted each other the whole time. Sure, there was some drama going on AROUND them, but for the most part they were all about each other, and that was awesome. You really don't find that in too many books. Normally, there is all this unnecessary, I want you, I don't, I want you, I don't, etc. But not with this book, and that impressed me how she pulled that off without being boring.
I thought their relationship progressed quite realistically, even though it was a matter of days. They both seemed real and I also loved that she was the one to initiate things in the bedroom, rather than him. What a change! You just don't see that in too many romance novels these days - the woman taking the reins and not afraid to do so.
I was also intrigued by Andreas Reichen's story and I think Lara Adrian did a good job with this one by starting his story in this book. This is how a lot of the ongoing series' (such as Immortals After Dark, and Black Dagger Brotherhood) segue into the next romance, and I find that I like it and it's more realistic and that I end up caring about the characters way more. This is the first time she's done that in this series so I think I will really enjoy his story because of that.
I also am excited about the introduction of Hunter. I kind of predicted what would happen with him in this book, but I'm still looking forward to seeing what happens with him next and how his story progresses.
Overall, I enjoyed the book a lot. I have to say, it's a lot better than the last one and back on par with the first three. But I still feel like the character building is seriously lacking. We learn SOME about their pasts, but it could be so much more. This is the main thing lacking in this series that could take it from good to explosive.
hixxup79's review
4.0
This one was interesting because of his ability with nature.... I thought it was pretty cool that he could build them shelter with the mere thought of it while lying in the woods. The tension is getting deeper with the whole "elder Alien" being alive and being used to make an army.
rubycircle6's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
zyriana's review
4.0
Absolutely love this series.
Her character creation is very good. There are a few story lines running at once, and all of them make you eager for more. Well done. I was about to give up on this genre.
If I laugh out loud, shed a tear, or hold my breath while reading a book - I know it's good. And this one, and the rest of the series are definitely ones that make me emotionally connected to the characters.
Well done. Well done.
Thank you Lara Adrian for bringing the Midnight Breed World alive for your readers.
Her character creation is very good. There are a few story lines running at once, and all of them make you eager for more. Well done. I was about to give up on this genre.
If I laugh out loud, shed a tear, or hold my breath while reading a book - I know it's good. And this one, and the rest of the series are definitely ones that make me emotionally connected to the characters.
Well done. Well done.
Thank you Lara Adrian for bringing the Midnight Breed World alive for your readers.
plurabelle's review
3.0
Considering i motored through all 5 of the Midnight Breed books in a little over a week, it wouldn't be a surprise if i hadn't burned myself out on them, at least to a certain degree. But, regardless...this book was rather disappointing for me. I felt little if any emotional attachment to the main characters, Niko and Renata. For me, they lacked the intense physical and emotional connection that the other couples from the previous books had in spades. The fact that those other characters made only brief appearances in this book, was just another reason that the story on a whole, felt rather hollow and forced at times.
heabooknerd's review
5.0
I've been waiting for Niko's story and VEIL OF MIDNIGHT doesn't disappoint. Niko is charming, and alpha and he loves weapons and explosives, but we see a more serious side to Niko in this book. He's tasked with finding and warning a reclusive Gen One vampire but that all gets derailed when he learns what Yakut is doing on his property. To make matters worse, he's insanely attracted to Renata and he knows he can't have any distractions.
I really enjoyed Renata because she's this tough, badass woman who might have found herself in bad circumstances but she refuses to give up. She's so incredibly strong and I respected her so much. Even better, Niko respected Renata's strength and they made a great match. Of course, things start off really rocky at first but I liked how these two came to trust each other and eventually fall in love.
In addition to the main couple, there's also some really interesting development in the overall Breed story and I'm curious to see where it all goes.
Content Warning: Renata is forced to share her blood with Yakut
I really enjoyed Renata because she's this tough, badass woman who might have found herself in bad circumstances but she refuses to give up. She's so incredibly strong and I respected her so much. Even better, Niko respected Renata's strength and they made a great match. Of course, things start off really rocky at first but I liked how these two came to trust each other and eventually fall in love.
In addition to the main couple, there's also some really interesting development in the overall Breed story and I'm curious to see where it all goes.
Content Warning: Renata is forced to share her blood with Yakut
trudyd's review against another edition
5.0
I have read Nico and Renata's story a few times. I still get all the thrills and chills. I still feel all of their hopes and dreams.
11/09/2019. I listened to the audiobook. I highly recommend it. The narrator does an amazing job of getting the emotions across, using different voices and accents to bring the story to life.
11/05/2022 With the series conclusion it was time for a binge listen. Even after all these years, Midnight Breed is a favorite of mine.
11/09/2019. I listened to the audiobook. I highly recommend it. The narrator does an amazing job of getting the emotions across, using different voices and accents to bring the story to life.
11/05/2022 With the series conclusion it was time for a binge listen. Even after all these years, Midnight Breed is a favorite of mine.