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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I was very disappointed with this book. I have been a huge fan of the Carpathian series for years but with this latest book , I feel like they have gone from being a great story with a little sex - to lots of sex with little story. Maybe my memory is failing from the first book and I need to re-read it but as a fan, I have been enjoying the extended stories and seeing them blend with others. I understand that the couple must unite in order to complete their bond but I don't feel that there needs to be quite so much sex. It feels like these books are starting to tend more towards erotica with a paranormal twist, than paranormal with a little erotica. I much prefer them as they used to be.
On one hand I thought the book was great , emotionally it had alot of depth for the core main couple, even if the start was rocky for plot reasons.
On the other hand the secondary main couple I found absurdly rushed and had I not read the previous book I would have questioned why they were even added till the closing chapters of this, heck the womans lifemate converts her in record time I feel like, least I don't recall in the 20 years I've been on n off reading this series any other couple nor side characters have the 'required' 3 blood exchanges happen in a single night.
On top of that I love some good smut but hot damn was this book packed with it . I never seen this author's books be so heavy on it , normally theres maybe 3 chapters or at least large scenes that span a portion of 2 chapters with but this... I think there might be 5 chapters of the 20 that aren't sex scenes or have a portion of them in it ... Mind you I don't mind persay so much as find it rather unexpected vs the norm , I still think they fit the main couple and how they bonded wether that is or everyone or not well .. Thats something else.
As for if it pushes the overarching series forward as a whole I'd say definately, we get a taste of past characters which a mix of fresh/semi fresh ones, changes develope in long running characters , and thanks to new gifts added with this entry and teased in the previous book a hope of sorts is given to the males of the race in a more direct way than usual.
All and all I really enjoyed this entry , if not for it being rushed in alot of aspects and overly sex crazed in alot of ways I'd rate it higher but as it stand I'd call it a 3.75/5
On the other hand the secondary main couple I found absurdly rushed and had I not read the previous book I would have questioned why they were even added till the closing chapters of this, heck the womans lifemate converts her in record time I feel like, least I don't recall in the 20 years I've been on n off reading this series any other couple nor side characters have the 'required' 3 blood exchanges happen in a single night.
On top of that I love some good smut but hot damn was this book packed with it . I never seen this author's books be so heavy on it , normally theres maybe 3 chapters or at least large scenes that span a portion of 2 chapters with but this... I think there might be 5 chapters of the 20 that aren't sex scenes or have a portion of them in it ... Mind you I don't mind persay so much as find it rather unexpected vs the norm , I still think they fit the main couple and how they bonded wether that is or everyone or not well .. Thats something else.
As for if it pushes the overarching series forward as a whole I'd say definately, we get a taste of past characters which a mix of fresh/semi fresh ones, changes develope in long running characters , and thanks to new gifts added with this entry and teased in the previous book a hope of sorts is given to the males of the race in a more direct way than usual.
All and all I really enjoyed this entry , if not for it being rushed in alot of aspects and overly sex crazed in alot of ways I'd rate it higher but as it stand I'd call it a 3.75/5
While it's essentially the same story that she's told over 20 times, she still manages to add different character traits and situations to make it different. I like the new things she's adding and I'm looking forward to more from the series.
Firsts of all, Damn! Christine sure knows how to shake it up. There are 2 couples in this one and both are a bit shocking. This might be a bit spoilerish but Gabby doesn't end up with Gary. I think it was for the best. Gabby is weak and indecisive, and I could barely stand her. I have to say though that I'm more passed at her brother and sister and yes, even Mikhail! How to you convert a person and not show her what it's like to be Carpathian! WTF! Aleksae had my sympathies from the firts6, so did Gary. Faneuil and Trixie were cute together and I wish we saw more of them.
I loved how we saw a bit of good for the Ancients. They deserve to have their honor rewarded.
I loved how we saw a bit of good for the Ancients. They deserve to have their honor rewarded.
How did I miss this one?
How did I miss this one? I think it was because of the characters. We've seen Gary and Gabby together since we met them only to find out they were not lifemates. The first chapters were brutal, so much angst and heartbreak. The following were filled with learning and redemption. And lastly, I think this is the last book set in the Carpathian mountains. We met the ancients and how they make their why to find their lifemates around the world. I loved it! Specially Alexsei, he was old school and a second away from beating his chest as a form of communication. Gabrielle has been always a favorite of mine! We also meet Fane, another ancient and his lifemate, Trixie who happens to be Teagan's (MFC in the previous book) grandmother. That was fun to read! Yeah, loved this one!
How did I miss this one? I think it was because of the characters. We've seen Gary and Gabby together since we met them only to find out they were not lifemates. The first chapters were brutal, so much angst and heartbreak. The following were filled with learning and redemption. And lastly, I think this is the last book set in the Carpathian mountains. We met the ancients and how they make their why to find their lifemates around the world. I loved it! Specially Alexsei, he was old school and a second away from beating his chest as a form of communication. Gabrielle has been always a favorite of mine! We also meet Fane, another ancient and his lifemate, Trixie who happens to be Teagan's (MFC in the previous book) grandmother. That was fun to read! Yeah, loved this one!
Really enjoyed this book. I love everything Christine Feehan writes!
Slightly better than the last one, but only because we have some plot here, together with endless sex scene due to the fact that there are two couples in this book. Still wandering if I'm going to read the next one, this mate/alpha macho man stuff had his time.
Leggermente migliore dell'ultimo, ma solo perché abbiamo un po' di storia che intervalla le infinite scene di sesso, dovute anche al fatto che ci sono ben due coppie in questo libro. Non sono ancora sicura se leggere il prossimo o meno, é come se tutta questa pugnetta infinita del compagno della vita che contemporaneamente sembra essere la parodia di macho man abbia fatto ormai il suo corso.
Leggermente migliore dell'ultimo, ma solo perché abbiamo un po' di storia che intervalla le infinite scene di sesso, dovute anche al fatto che ci sono ben due coppie in questo libro. Non sono ancora sicura se leggere il prossimo o meno, é come se tutta questa pugnetta infinita del compagno della vita che contemporaneamente sembra essere la parodia di macho man abbia fatto ormai il suo corso.
This is well written and much more like the Christine Feehan that I loved years ago. I am glad that her voice is back in the magical storytelling way that made me enthralled with her stories.