ashbethindia's review against another edition
2.0
Hot and cold
I loved this book in some places with its snappy dialogue and imagery. I absolute adored the main character. But it dragged and felt both disorganized and repetitive and then did that lazy, "two months later..." thing at the end. I won't pick up the next book.
I loved this book in some places with its snappy dialogue and imagery. I absolute adored the main character. But it dragged and felt both disorganized and repetitive and then did that lazy, "two months later..." thing at the end. I won't pick up the next book.
rellwood74's review against another edition
5.0
Was surprised by this book, I liked it a lot. The only things I had trouble with was the main character's inability to utter a serious word. Everything out of her mouth is something sarcastic or "witty".
There isn't too much in the way of sex, it's there, and only mild. More like Kate Daniels. Although it is a big part of the relationship between the main characters. We have an opposites attract. Vampire/Slayer romance. A hint of love triangle, a bunch of situations where there is kill or be killed.
It is the first in a (so far) trilogy, the books are kind of hefty and don't really drag. That's just my opinion. A lot happens in a short period of time, but there are chapters with the heading "two months later" so it isn't like a month is being crammed in one book.
There is definite insta-love (on his side) after insta-hate (vampire/slayer). That kind of gets annoying. I was never a fan of the quick burn. Give the book a read, it's on Kindle Unlimited - the whole trilogy is, so if you have it it isn't a waste of money if you decide not to finish.
First time I read this author, so it was a total surprise. I only got it because the cover and the premise seemed good.
I am currently halfway through the second in the series.
If you can get over the heroines smart mouth you will probably enjoy the book. If you are turned off by it and are hoping it will change as the book goes on, it won't.
There isn't too much in the way of sex, it's there, and only mild. More like Kate Daniels. Although it is a big part of the relationship between the main characters. We have an opposites attract. Vampire/Slayer romance. A hint of love triangle, a bunch of situations where there is kill or be killed.
It is the first in a (so far) trilogy, the books are kind of hefty and don't really drag. That's just my opinion. A lot happens in a short period of time, but there are chapters with the heading "two months later" so it isn't like a month is being crammed in one book.
There is definite insta-love (on his side) after insta-hate (vampire/slayer). That kind of gets annoying. I was never a fan of the quick burn. Give the book a read, it's on Kindle Unlimited - the whole trilogy is, so if you have it it isn't a waste of money if you decide not to finish.
First time I read this author, so it was a total surprise. I only got it because the cover and the premise seemed good.
I am currently halfway through the second in the series.
If you can get over the heroines smart mouth you will probably enjoy the book. If you are turned off by it and are hoping it will change as the book goes on, it won't.
stephaniek219's review
4.0
Holy crap that ending! I am so glad I already have Deathless cued up to read...
Vamp stories aren't my thing. Honestly I've never read one because I just wasn't Interested. Being a BIG fan of Anne Malcom's, Vein Chronicles were the only books I hadn't read I decided to read the free sample from Amazon. I was hooked in the first 2 chapters and went back and 1-clicked both books. I adore a strong heroine and what's not to love about a hot Alpha? Isla is the perfect kick booty, snarky, high heel wearing girl. She made me laugh, kept me entertained to say the least, and even warmed my heart with her cold one.
Vamp stories aren't my thing. Honestly I've never read one because I just wasn't Interested. Being a BIG fan of Anne Malcom's, Vein Chronicles were the only books I hadn't read I decided to read the free sample from Amazon. I was hooked in the first 2 chapters and went back and 1-clicked both books. I adore a strong heroine and what's not to love about a hot Alpha? Isla is the perfect kick booty, snarky, high heel wearing girl. She made me laugh, kept me entertained to say the least, and even warmed my heart with her cold one.
montanalikethestate's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this. I even finished it, FFS! But I rolled my eyes SO MUCH at the cheesiness and got whiplash from the bouts of ‘I don’t run, ‘I ran,’ ‘we can’t be together,’ ‘we’re meant for each other,’ ‘I don’t care about anything,’ ‘let me go on a five-minute monologue about how enlightened humans and love are’ nonsense. Oof.
willowisp79's review against another edition
4.0
I had mixed feelings about this when I got to about 45% and I almost gave up on it. It was the reviews on here that made me persevere on it and actually I'm pretty glad I did!
Very unique take on vamps and having copper as their downfall and temples as the place to kill them.
Isla is our main h, being a sassy, sarcastic, wise cracking, fashionista almost 500yr old vamp. It takes a while to realise that this is all obviously a heavy front to what is actually a calm, emotionally scarred, young and worried woman.
It would have been nice to dial it down sometimes- it got a bit grating to have a witty redictable response come from her.
The king was interesting. I have to say I had hoped for him and Isla and not completely writing it out...
Thorne. Interesting. WHAT is he?? A bit Romeo and Juliet starcrossed lovers thing going on. It's surprising how long tge y fly under the radar with who they are and who specifically Isla is doing undercover work for. Especially as she is from one of the vein lines.....
As I said I nearly stopped reading at about 45%....it just dropped. I really did have to force myself to pick it up. It DID pick back up but it was a trek. It's cos of this I'm not heading onto book 2 right away. I need a "refresher book" or 2 to cleanse the palate so to speak!! Just something easy to read but I think I will be back...
I need to find out what Thorne is...and if anything will happen with the king ....!
Very unique take on vamps and having copper as their downfall and temples as the place to kill them.
Isla is our main h, being a sassy, sarcastic, wise cracking, fashionista almost 500yr old vamp. It takes a while to realise that this is all obviously a heavy front to what is actually a calm, emotionally scarred, young and worried woman.
It would have been nice to dial it down sometimes- it got a bit grating to have a witty redictable response come from her.
The king was interesting. I have to say I had hoped for him and Isla and not completely writing it out...
Thorne. Interesting. WHAT is he?? A bit Romeo and Juliet starcrossed lovers thing going on. It's surprising how long tge y fly under the radar with who they are and who specifically Isla is doing undercover work for. Especially as she is from one of the vein lines.....
As I said I nearly stopped reading at about 45%....it just dropped. I really did have to force myself to pick it up. It DID pick back up but it was a trek. It's cos of this I'm not heading onto book 2 right away. I need a "refresher book" or 2 to cleanse the palate so to speak!! Just something easy to read but I think I will be back...
I need to find out what Thorne is...and if anything will happen with the king ....!
holsarmstrong's review against another edition
I had to DNF at 42%.
I really REALLY tried with this one but it just wasn’t doing it for me. The writing felt blocky and hard to read and I am so confused with the story line. Just not for me!
I really REALLY tried with this one but it just wasn’t doing it for me. The writing felt blocky and hard to read and I am so confused with the story line. Just not for me!
jenni_t_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay, nothing new in the genre of paranormal urban romance.
chrissy_booklover13's review against another edition
5.0
So this is definitely a new perspective for vampires I haven’t considered and I absolutely loved it. Isla is freaking hilarious and to be honest a complete full of her self bitch, but just like the storyline I love it. She does what she wants when she wants and I enjoy it quite bit. Of course she would want the one person she can’t or shouldn’t have, the oh so hot slayer who is more than he seems. While the king of the vamps clearly has the hots for her too. I love a good romance with sex and murder but what I want in a book is some action that doesn’t completely revolve around that romance and this book delivers. With a battle between vampires threatening to destroy the human race and witches, demons, and werewolves to boot this story is more than just another paranormal romance and can’t wait to dive into book 2!
slaybae123's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so funny. It had me giggling. I loved the protagonist so much.