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seeinghowitgoes's review against another edition
2.0
Paranormal meets Navy seals, I'm not entire sure what to make of this series from the author of the troublemaker series. Based off the concept that people are separated into Greater-Thans and Less-Thans (again based off the fraction of their brains that they're able to utilise), what results is a strange mix of romance, Paranormal and the X-Men?
Powers range from the standard telekinesis to metal manipulation and mind control, it's Paranormal gone a little wild and not entirely effective in this world which doesn't seem to impose any limits or disbelief on itself.
I do appreciate the efforts of the author to keep the cast of characters interesting, and always love Brockmann all the more for her casual including of a gay couple. Unfortunately it's not quite enough to make me bite and believe in this world building.
Powers range from the standard telekinesis to metal manipulation and mind control, it's Paranormal gone a little wild and not entirely effective in this world which doesn't seem to impose any limits or disbelief on itself.
I do appreciate the efforts of the author to keep the cast of characters interesting, and always love Brockmann all the more for her casual including of a gay couple. Unfortunately it's not quite enough to make me bite and believe in this world building.
judysch's review against another edition
3.0
One of the things I love most about Suzanne Brockmann's books is her lovable, fully realized characters. Although this book had plenty of likeable characters (especially Joseph, who I hope will be getting a book of his own soon), I thought the heroine (Mac) was two-dimensional and almost completely UNlikeable. The hero (Shane) supposedly falls in love with her because she's smart and funny, but to me she was just foul-mouthed and petulant. And I didn't see ANY examples of her humor.
Disappointing in that respect, but still a good read.
Disappointing in that respect, but still a good read.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
Let me start by saying I have read everything that Suzanne Brockmann has written to date and have love everything. That being said this book is no exception.
In the not too distance future , a new highly addictive drug name Destiny is making its rounds. It promises to reverse aging and to bring strength and vitality to users. It is extremely expensive. On Destiny it is very likely that you become violent and can loose your mind,even your life.
Shane Laughlin is a current blacklisted Navy Seal without a job and no chance of finding one anytime soon. He applies for testing on neural integration at the OI (The Obermeyer Institute helps train the people with potential and harnesses their powers for good) While waiting to hear if he gets accepted he meets Mac at a bar. Mac "Dr Michelle Mackenzie" is rough,strong-willed, high-strung with the special ability to seduce men. Shane seems to enhance Mac's powers and in spite her resistance, he is also determined to become a significant part of her life.
Next we meet Stephen Diaz, Mac's partner who is also a agent with the OI. He is able to do telepathic connection with people. Now meet Dr Elliot Zerkowski, research analyst, who Diaz has been in love with for years. This surprises Elliot.
Next we meet Anna who is looking for her little sister Nika who has been kidnapped because she is a potential for OI. Enter Dr Joseph Bach who vows to Anna to help her find and rescue Nika.
This is a very different story line from what is usually written by Brockmann, very enjoyable. I will definitely re-read this in the future.
Reviewed for Cocktails and Books by Becky.
In the not too distance future , a new highly addictive drug name Destiny is making its rounds. It promises to reverse aging and to bring strength and vitality to users. It is extremely expensive. On Destiny it is very likely that you become violent and can loose your mind,even your life.
Shane Laughlin is a current blacklisted Navy Seal without a job and no chance of finding one anytime soon. He applies for testing on neural integration at the OI (The Obermeyer Institute helps train the people with potential and harnesses their powers for good) While waiting to hear if he gets accepted he meets Mac at a bar. Mac "Dr Michelle Mackenzie" is rough,strong-willed, high-strung with the special ability to seduce men. Shane seems to enhance Mac's powers and in spite her resistance, he is also determined to become a significant part of her life.
Next we meet Stephen Diaz, Mac's partner who is also a agent with the OI. He is able to do telepathic connection with people. Now meet Dr Elliot Zerkowski, research analyst, who Diaz has been in love with for years. This surprises Elliot.
Next we meet Anna who is looking for her little sister Nika who has been kidnapped because she is a potential for OI. Enter Dr Joseph Bach who vows to Anna to help her find and rescue Nika.
This is a very different story line from what is usually written by Brockmann, very enjoyable. I will definitely re-read this in the future.
Reviewed for Cocktails and Books by Becky.
scubacat's review against another edition
4.0
Brockmann takes her traditional Navy Seal and jumps him several decades into the future in this new take on her typical books. In this world of paranormal psychic abilities, Shane seems strangely out of his league as a top-notch Seal and it's interesting to see that he can't really be the hero compared to his smaller and less-trained counterparts because he doesn't have their "superpowers." I liked the new spin for this book, although I certainly hope this doesn't mean she stops writing her Troubleshooters series! I did enjoy just about all the new characters, however, and I would really like to read more about them in the next novel.
tamreel_stitches's review against another edition
1.0
Set in a depressing future the heroine was very unlikable.
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
5.0
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Challenges: Men in Uniform, Mystery/Thriller
Overall Rating 5+
Story Rating 5+
Character Rating 5+
First thought when finished: This packed a punch and it's one that I won't recover from lightly!
What I Loved: Born to Darkness is like 2.5 romances in one with some kick ass action and a little paranormal ability to increase it all! I don't know if it was my mood (Moody Reader Alert) or just the shear genius of Suzanne Brockmann (my first time reading her)but this book just clicked for me on every level. I must warn you that it could double as a weapon as it is quite lengthy BUT it is a super fast read. At the end, I was like I want more. The last book that made me do that was The Discovery of Witches. So needless to say, I just flat out loved it.
Final Thought: Can I give Born to Darkness a 5 plus? This book was just completely unique to me and I DEVOURED it :)
Seriously this review almost came down to this: Born to Darkness is a PNR (paranormal romance), PNT (paranormal thriller), and kick ass ride that will keep you mesmerized from beginning to end. I have no better way to put this but I at least tried LOL.
Challenges: Men in Uniform, Mystery/Thriller
Overall Rating 5+
Story Rating 5+
Character Rating 5+
First thought when finished: This packed a punch and it's one that I won't recover from lightly!
What I Loved: Born to Darkness is like 2.5 romances in one with some kick ass action and a little paranormal ability to increase it all! I don't know if it was my mood (Moody Reader Alert) or just the shear genius of Suzanne Brockmann (my first time reading her)but this book just clicked for me on every level. I must warn you that it could double as a weapon as it is quite lengthy BUT it is a super fast read. At the end, I was like I want more. The last book that made me do that was The Discovery of Witches. So needless to say, I just flat out loved it.
Final Thought: Can I give Born to Darkness a 5 plus? This book was just completely unique to me and I DEVOURED it :)
Seriously this review almost came down to this: Born to Darkness is a PNR (paranormal romance), PNT (paranormal thriller), and kick ass ride that will keep you mesmerized from beginning to end. I have no better way to put this but I at least tried LOL.
tarrant's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent semi medical, fantasy, urban thriller. Unique.