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sarcastic_cat's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hixxup79's review against another edition
5.0
oh my goodness this book has got to be my most favorite out of the series I laughed so hard I ended up having coughing fits at times.
raye_loves_reading's review against another edition
3.0
For a really detailed review, you can listen to my podcast to find out more: http://bit.ly/rr-ep1 or read my blog: https://allaboutraye.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/a-year-in-books-bite-me-if-you-can/
I enjoyed it! No, I promise that’s not the whole review!
There’s something really appealing about the male and female protagonists in the book. Lucian initially seems arrogant, entitled and incredibly sure of himself. He knows what he wants, he knows what his responsibilities are and he finds the antics of the younger immortals in his circle a little confusing and amusing. He lost his first life-mate during the fall of Atlantis and believes that he is going to survive alone for eternity (or until someone beheads him or burns him alive!).
Leigh is independent and because of her past experiences with men and life in general, she is determined that she is going to remain self-sufficient, even when her life is in danger. Luckily for Leigh, she’s incredibly strong-minded and isn’t with Morgan (the rogue) for very long, and she has befriended two hunters who save her from doom.
One of the things that I love most about this book is the fact that none of the characters are one-dimensional. And, yes this includes the characters who are in the book for moments. Everyone has a bit of a back story, everyone is an individual and no one is treated as insignificant. They’re not all foreshadowing something, but they are in the book for a reason – even Julius the dog and the two cleaners (who also get names).
Lucian has layers of human clumsiness to his character. Once he acknowledges that the unsuspecting and relatively unwilling Leigh is actually his life-mate, the one woman meant to be for him (after thousands of years of being alone) he is endearing. He is still gruff and growly, but he has elements of humanity about him that are unexpected.
When he finally realises that he actually does want Leigh, and the reason why he is starting to experience things like cravings for coffee and food he takes things into his own hands. He doesn’t want advice from his younger relatives, he’s determined that he will find his own way (he is incredibly stubborn). So he goes to a bookstore to get some self-help books in order to get a good idea of what women in this century expect from their prospective partners. The fact that he is a handsome man has no bearing on his ability to actually converse with Leigh now that he has admitted he is attracted to her and she is meant to be with him.
He is somewhat vulnerable, especially when he realises that Leigh may not want him to be her mate, that given her past experience with an abusive husband, she may want to go it alone, continue as the independent and single woman she was before she was turned by the psychotic and megalomaniacal Morgan for the deluded and possibly misguided Donny.
One thing that I really enjoy about this book, and the others in the Argeneau series, is the fact that it isn’t just about the man rescuing the woman, or the cliche of the helpless woman who needs a man. These life-mates claim each other, it isn’t just him claiming her, or her claiming him, they belong to each other, they’re equal partners.
As with previous books in the Argeneau series, the plot twist/action takes place incredibly close to the end of the book. However, this doesn’t bother me, I like the fact that the majority of the story is about the two life-mates, Lucien and Leigh getting to know each other. Their story is a mix of comedic and tragic. Comedic because Lucian is so unsure of himself and so lacking in confidence when it comes to the idea of wooing the one woman meant for him, and tragic because the reason he’s been alone for thousands of years is that he watched his wife and children die. That’s not to say, of course, that Leigh’s own life has been less tragic. Losing her parents young, being brought up by her grandfather, losing him when she was just starting out on her own, marrying a man she thought she loved only to discover he was an abusive and manipulative potential killer.
All of these things give both characters depth that they need in order for me, as the reader, to find some empathy for them. Lucian in other books is grumpy, gruff and the controller, the one who is in charge, who the rest of his family turn to when they need a problem solved. In Bite Me if you Can, he becomes more human, or at least less of an untouchable.
All in all, I would recommend this book to you if you love the more light-hearted paranormal. It’s not heavy, or serious but it is an enjoyable read and I liked it as much this time as I have the six or so other times I have read it in the past.
I enjoyed it! No, I promise that’s not the whole review!
There’s something really appealing about the male and female protagonists in the book. Lucian initially seems arrogant, entitled and incredibly sure of himself. He knows what he wants, he knows what his responsibilities are and he finds the antics of the younger immortals in his circle a little confusing and amusing. He lost his first life-mate during the fall of Atlantis and believes that he is going to survive alone for eternity (or until someone beheads him or burns him alive!).
Leigh is independent and because of her past experiences with men and life in general, she is determined that she is going to remain self-sufficient, even when her life is in danger. Luckily for Leigh, she’s incredibly strong-minded and isn’t with Morgan (the rogue) for very long, and she has befriended two hunters who save her from doom.
One of the things that I love most about this book is the fact that none of the characters are one-dimensional. And, yes this includes the characters who are in the book for moments. Everyone has a bit of a back story, everyone is an individual and no one is treated as insignificant. They’re not all foreshadowing something, but they are in the book for a reason – even Julius the dog and the two cleaners (who also get names).
Lucian has layers of human clumsiness to his character. Once he acknowledges that the unsuspecting and relatively unwilling Leigh is actually his life-mate, the one woman meant to be for him (after thousands of years of being alone) he is endearing. He is still gruff and growly, but he has elements of humanity about him that are unexpected.
When he finally realises that he actually does want Leigh, and the reason why he is starting to experience things like cravings for coffee and food he takes things into his own hands. He doesn’t want advice from his younger relatives, he’s determined that he will find his own way (he is incredibly stubborn). So he goes to a bookstore to get some self-help books in order to get a good idea of what women in this century expect from their prospective partners. The fact that he is a handsome man has no bearing on his ability to actually converse with Leigh now that he has admitted he is attracted to her and she is meant to be with him.
He is somewhat vulnerable, especially when he realises that Leigh may not want him to be her mate, that given her past experience with an abusive husband, she may want to go it alone, continue as the independent and single woman she was before she was turned by the psychotic and megalomaniacal Morgan for the deluded and possibly misguided Donny.
One thing that I really enjoy about this book, and the others in the Argeneau series, is the fact that it isn’t just about the man rescuing the woman, or the cliche of the helpless woman who needs a man. These life-mates claim each other, it isn’t just him claiming her, or her claiming him, they belong to each other, they’re equal partners.
As with previous books in the Argeneau series, the plot twist/action takes place incredibly close to the end of the book. However, this doesn’t bother me, I like the fact that the majority of the story is about the two life-mates, Lucien and Leigh getting to know each other. Their story is a mix of comedic and tragic. Comedic because Lucian is so unsure of himself and so lacking in confidence when it comes to the idea of wooing the one woman meant for him, and tragic because the reason he’s been alone for thousands of years is that he watched his wife and children die. That’s not to say, of course, that Leigh’s own life has been less tragic. Losing her parents young, being brought up by her grandfather, losing him when she was just starting out on her own, marrying a man she thought she loved only to discover he was an abusive and manipulative potential killer.
All of these things give both characters depth that they need in order for me, as the reader, to find some empathy for them. Lucian in other books is grumpy, gruff and the controller, the one who is in charge, who the rest of his family turn to when they need a problem solved. In Bite Me if you Can, he becomes more human, or at least less of an untouchable.
All in all, I would recommend this book to you if you love the more light-hearted paranormal. It’s not heavy, or serious but it is an enjoyable read and I liked it as much this time as I have the six or so other times I have read it in the past.
ladymipo's review against another edition
5.0
Leighs and Lucians book is one of Lynsays best! It's funny, has an interesting story, character development, the plot keeps a nice pace that doesn't lose you and doesn't drags on and on.. overall one of my favourite books ever.
I like what we see of Lucians psyche, and the way Leigh complements him. The way the relationships are shown between the family are really interesting and gives us a different kind of glimpse.
I recommend it! Big Time! :D
I like what we see of Lucians psyche, and the way Leigh complements him. The way the relationships are shown between the family are really interesting and gives us a different kind of glimpse.
I recommend it! Big Time! :D
gamz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mystery_jem's review against another edition
5.0
Once Bitten...
One minute Leigh is walking home in the early hours of the morning, and the next a vampire is sinking his teeth into her neck. Turns out it was a rogue vampire marked for termination, but it does Leigh little good because the damage's already been done. She's become one of them.
Lucian Argeneau, hunter of rogue vampires, has been alive for over two thousand years, and there's very little to excite him anymore.
Great story once again..I like this narrator.
One minute Leigh is walking home in the early hours of the morning, and the next a vampire is sinking his teeth into her neck. Turns out it was a rogue vampire marked for termination, but it does Leigh little good because the damage's already been done. She's become one of them.
Lucian Argeneau, hunter of rogue vampires, has been alive for over two thousand years, and there's very little to excite him anymore.
Great story once again..I like this narrator.
audiogirl511's review against another edition
4.0
It was funny to go back and read Lucian and Leigh's story.