lcgerstmann's review against another edition
4.0
This is definitely Kresely Cole's darkest novel in the Immortals After Dark series. The main male character Malkom Slaine has a tortured past and is a broken man with a big heart and I have a soft spot for this type of male character (reminded me of Zsadist the Brotherhood of the Black Dagger series). I also enjoyed his "love interest" the fesity wild-child witch Carrow Graie and the progression of their relationship. The book did not resolve major parts of the story-line and hinted at another "dark" installment of IAD in the future!
anastasiaadamov's review against another edition
5.0
Another favorite! Very angsty, emotional and engaging
theresaramp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 STARS
"A DANGEROUS DEMON SHE CAN'T RESIST . . .
Malkom Slaine: tormented by his sordid past and racked by vampiric hungers, he's pushed to the brink by the green-eyed beauty under his guard.
A MADDENING WITCH HE ACHES TO CLAIM . . .
Carrow Graie: hiding her own sorrows, she lives only for the next party or prank. Until she meets a tortured warrior worth saving.
TRAPPED TOGETHER IN A SAVAGE PRISON . . .
In order for Malkom and Carrow to survive, he must unleash both the demon and vampire inside him. When Malkom becomes the nightmare his own people feared, will he lose the woman he craves body and soul?" (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this novel - a good suspense and romance.
"A DANGEROUS DEMON SHE CAN'T RESIST . . .
Malkom Slaine: tormented by his sordid past and racked by vampiric hungers, he's pushed to the brink by the green-eyed beauty under his guard.
A MADDENING WITCH HE ACHES TO CLAIM . . .
Carrow Graie: hiding her own sorrows, she lives only for the next party or prank. Until she meets a tortured warrior worth saving.
TRAPPED TOGETHER IN A SAVAGE PRISON . . .
In order for Malkom and Carrow to survive, he must unleash both the demon and vampire inside him. When Malkom becomes the nightmare his own people feared, will he lose the woman he craves body and soul?" (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this novel - a good suspense and romance.
lemon_'s review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the first half, with the couple's inability to communicate, quite a bit more than the second half but stil a solid entry in the series!
ronron's review
4.0
One of my favorite IADs so far. The tension was kicked up quite a bit in the larger series arc, but it didn't take away from a great story for this couple.
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
3.0
Welcome to Torture Island!! There was a lot that fit into this story. I thought it was really well done - but it wasn’t my favorite, mostly because I realized how much I love banter and conversation as the couples in this series are getting to know and like each other.
For about half of this book, Carrow and Malkom couldn’t speak the same language. Felt a little like vemon Tarzan (vampire/demon) with witch Jane.
I loved the ending and looking forward to seeing this story arc continue to play out. Now that we know so many more characters from all the previous books, I love seeing when they all come together.
As always - can’t do a review without calling out how boggled I am by the amazing audio narration. Is there an accent Robert Pekhoff can’t do? I am consistently blown away by how well he performs every book!!
For about half of this book, Carrow and Malkom couldn’t speak the same language. Felt a little like vemon Tarzan (vampire/demon) with witch Jane.
I loved the ending and looking forward to seeing this story arc continue to play out. Now that we know so many more characters from all the previous books, I love seeing when they all come together.
As always - can’t do a review without calling out how boggled I am by the amazing audio narration. Is there an accent Robert Pekhoff can’t do? I am consistently blown away by how well he performs every book!!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Demon from the Dark
4 Stars
I decided to take a break from IAD for a couple of months as I was starting to get burned out on the series and had a difficult time getting into Pleasure of a Dark Prince. That said, I am happy to say that the series is back on track with Malkom and Carrow's romance.
Malkom is a sweetheart in a hulking almost savage package. It is easy to become distracted by his Neanderthal-like characterization, but there is more to him than meets the eye. The history of abuse and betrayal that he suffers is reminiscent of Kenyon's Zarek and Ward's Zsadist, but he is slowly revealed to be an loyal, noble and passionate hero.
Carrow takes a back seat in previous books and very little is known about her at the outset of Demon from the Dark. Nevertheless, she is a wonderful sarcastic and snarky heroine with an inner vulnerability that drives much of her behavior prior to the book and a core of strength that motivates her actions once the story is set in motion.
Malkom and Carrow are sizzling together and the obstacles they must overcome in order to be together make for both exciting and heart-breaking reading. This review would not be complete without mentioning Ruby, the precocious little witch that Carrow inherits - she is so adorable and brings out the best in both of the main characters.
The concept of an order of mortals bent on capturing and exterminating members of the Lore is original and compelling. The execution is also believable, which is quite an achievement given that the supernatural beings are supposed to be all-powerful.
Overall, the new direction that the series is heading in is very intriguing and I look forward to Regin's book - it will be interesting to see how Declan redeems himself.
4 Stars
I decided to take a break from IAD for a couple of months as I was starting to get burned out on the series and had a difficult time getting into Pleasure of a Dark Prince. That said, I am happy to say that the series is back on track with Malkom and Carrow's romance.
Malkom is a sweetheart in a hulking almost savage package. It is easy to become distracted by his Neanderthal-like characterization, but there is more to him than meets the eye. The history of abuse and betrayal that he suffers is reminiscent of Kenyon's Zarek and Ward's Zsadist, but he is slowly revealed to be an loyal, noble and passionate hero.
Carrow takes a back seat in previous books and very little is known about her at the outset of Demon from the Dark. Nevertheless, she is a wonderful sarcastic and snarky heroine with an inner vulnerability that drives much of her behavior prior to the book and a core of strength that motivates her actions once the story is set in motion.
Malkom and Carrow are sizzling together and the obstacles they must overcome in order to be together make for both exciting and heart-breaking reading. This review would not be complete without mentioning Ruby, the precocious little witch that Carrow inherits - she is so adorable and brings out the best in both of the main characters.
The concept of an order of mortals bent on capturing and exterminating members of the Lore is original and compelling. The execution is also believable, which is quite an achievement given that the supernatural beings are supposed to be all-powerful.
Overall, the new direction that the series is heading in is very intriguing and I look forward to Regin's book - it will be interesting to see how Declan redeems himself.