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scubacat's review
3.0
While I love Viehl's Darkyn series, I'm less enthused by the last few installments. Nightbred is slightly more interesting than the last one, but the characters are still shallow and hard to root for. In this particular book, Jamys is fully described as a baby faced man who wishes his daddy would stop coddling him so he could be treated seriously as a fighter and get the girl. Well, boo hoo. That's about all we ever learn about his motivations or internal struggle. There are descriptions in the book about his mother's betrayal, but although Viehl describes the conflict often, we don't really ever feel what Jamys is feeling or really understand how it shapes him. Fans of the series, however, may still find the story interesting and the side plot of Lucan and Sam is great as they always are.
shan198025's review
4.0
I've been waiting for Jayms and Chris's book. It wasn't quite what I had expected but I'm not the author so it's not up to me how the stories go. Ms. Viehl obviously has a plan on where this storyline is going and I can't wait to see where it takes us. One thing I would like....more Alex and Michael, I have a huge girl crush on Alex.
atlantiareads's review
2.0
Nightbred started out as an amazing novel. I was rather excited to have finally found a book that measured up to some of my favorite romances, but unfortunately my hopes were dashed. I loved Lucan, Sam, Chris, and Jayms. They were very intriguing and well thought out characters. Though this is were my positive thoughts end. Nightbred had great potential and talent up until the last third of the book. It was like the story went off the deep end. Almost as if the author thought something was wrong with the story and tried to "fix" the problem, but in my opinion ended up ruining the whole book.
I was definitely not impressed with Nightbred, and though there were parts of this book I enjoyed I probably won't read another Lords of the Darkyn novel.
Lord Durand has always been a warrior at heart, and these last three years he has spent every day training to become a true warrior. When Jamys and many other Darkyn warriors are called to duty, he realizes that this is his chance to prove his worth. To himself and the woman he loves.
Christian Lang is one mission away from becoming a Tresora, but when she is asked to betray her friends and the man she loves she begins to question everything!
On test will make or break this relationship and only true love will come out on top.
Originally Reviewed on Night Owl Reviews
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Orangepeacock-reviews-Nightbred-by-Lynn-Viehl
I was definitely not impressed with Nightbred, and though there were parts of this book I enjoyed I probably won't read another Lords of the Darkyn novel.
Lord Durand has always been a warrior at heart, and these last three years he has spent every day training to become a true warrior. When Jamys and many other Darkyn warriors are called to duty, he realizes that this is his chance to prove his worth. To himself and the woman he loves.
Christian Lang is one mission away from becoming a Tresora, but when she is asked to betray her friends and the man she loves she begins to question everything!
On test will make or break this relationship and only true love will come out on top.
Originally Reviewed on Night Owl Reviews
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Orangepeacock-reviews-Nightbred-by-Lynn-Viehl
mdlaclair's review
3.0
I love the Jamys character and while i thought the story was good i had some trouble getting into this story.
rclz's review
5.0
Another two day read. She does a good job with these characters as usual and a good plot to go with it. I've read all the darykin and kyndred books and these last two are some of the best. Familiar characters done well.
Not to mention that Johanna Parker does a very good job narrating the book.
Not to mention that Johanna Parker does a very good job narrating the book.
francesca_rock's review
3.0
Not bad, not bad. I was excited to read Chris and Jamys' story - as there were teasers about their relationship in previous books. It was nice to see something you knew was coming bear fruit.
It was a pretty quick read. I really like Chris, though I don't like that she changed herself for him. But then it all redeems itself because Jamys gets mad at her for making those changes. It was a nice relationship to read - one of those "I like you as you are" stories that all Bridget Jones fans love.
The plot was also good, if a tiny bit confusing. I don't really get how these emeralds are supposed to work ... but hopefully that will be revealed in the final book. And there was certainly a lot of action and explosions in the effort to obtain them.
Overall, a good story with good characters. Let's just hope for clarification in the next story.
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doorasbookshelf's review
3.0
First rating: 4 stars.
New rating: 3 stars
Either I was in a bad reading slump or this book wasn't as good as it's predecessor. It was slightly dull and the romance felt somewhat forced.
New rating: 3 stars
Either I was in a bad reading slump or this book wasn't as good as it's predecessor. It was slightly dull and the romance felt somewhat forced.
sevenacrebooks's review
5.0
Another amazing read from Lynn Veihl. Great story, great characters, and a great arc.
savi_015's review against another edition
4.0
Took a bit to get into this one. Confusing at first, it took a while to understand the different aspects of the world. Once I got it I was hooked. Definitely a good read.
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