lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series, but I do have a small complaint... I wish we would read more about the people from prior books... I want to know what's up with them as well!
Really liked this one, too, though.
Really liked this one, too, though.
ashm21's review against another edition
4.0
I have been looking forward to Talon's book and this was so nice! I like the Celtic elements. The settings captured me.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Night Embrace
3.5 Stars
Synopsis:
After sacrificing his soul for vengeance against those who murdered his family, Talon becomes a Dark Hunter and vows never to love again. However, once Sunshine Runningwolf comes into his life, he can no longer deny his emotions. As the two grow closer, they discover that they are merely pawns in a horrendous plan to release the ultimate destroyer on an unsuspecting world. Talon and his fellow Dark Hunters are the only ones who can stop the inevitable destruction but will it be at the price of Sunshine’s life?
Review:
A good story with some really funny moments and some equally poignant ones. It does, however, drag at times. The first half in particular feels too drawn out until the action begins. In addition, an excessive number of characters and concepts are introduced, and I personally found it difficult to keep track of everyone.
Kenyon’s strongest skill is her characterization and this book is a case in point. Talon and Sunshine's personalities and back stories are engrossing and they are what make this a worthwhile read. Talon’s suffering is heart-wrenching but not overwhelming and he never comes across as too anguished or whiny. Sunshine is also a likeable character once you get passed her annoying name and tendency to fall for inappropriate men. She is strong and independent, and I found her quirky forgetfulness endearing. While their sexual relationship begins very quickly, their immediate connection is explained within the plot and is, therefore, realistic and believable.
The secondary characters are just as interesting, especially the psychological and physically tortured Zarek. I also look forward to reading more about Vane and the other Were-Hunters.
The epilogues are also something I appreciated in the book. The flashbacks of the other Dark Hunters’ histories are actually what compel me to continue reading the series as I am interested in discovering the connections between the characters and how they will overcome their differences.
Overall, a worthy read with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.
3.5 Stars
Synopsis:
After sacrificing his soul for vengeance against those who murdered his family, Talon becomes a Dark Hunter and vows never to love again. However, once Sunshine Runningwolf comes into his life, he can no longer deny his emotions. As the two grow closer, they discover that they are merely pawns in a horrendous plan to release the ultimate destroyer on an unsuspecting world. Talon and his fellow Dark Hunters are the only ones who can stop the inevitable destruction but will it be at the price of Sunshine’s life?
Review:
A good story with some really funny moments and some equally poignant ones. It does, however, drag at times. The first half in particular feels too drawn out until the action begins. In addition, an excessive number of characters and concepts are introduced, and I personally found it difficult to keep track of everyone.
Kenyon’s strongest skill is her characterization and this book is a case in point. Talon and Sunshine's personalities and back stories are engrossing and they are what make this a worthwhile read. Talon’s suffering is heart-wrenching but not overwhelming and he never comes across as too anguished or whiny. Sunshine is also a likeable character once you get passed her annoying name and tendency to fall for inappropriate men. She is strong and independent, and I found her quirky forgetfulness endearing. While their sexual relationship begins very quickly, their immediate connection is explained within the plot and is, therefore, realistic and believable.
The secondary characters are just as interesting, especially the psychological and physically tortured Zarek. I also look forward to reading more about Vane and the other Were-Hunters.
The epilogues are also something I appreciated in the book. The flashbacks of the other Dark Hunters’ histories are actually what compel me to continue reading the series as I am interested in discovering the connections between the characters and how they will overcome their differences.
Overall, a worthy read with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.
angie_stl's review against another edition
4.0
Not my favorite of what I've read so far, but still pretty good. I am a little annoyed by millennia old men calling their women and being called "baby". It's a pet peeve, along with calling centuries old, or older, men and women "boy and girl". I am very appreciative of the very small amount of replay from the past books. When you use what's happened in the previous books as filler, you use up space that could have been used for more plot. Ms Kenyon doesn't seem to have that annoying habit. Short references that take up maybe a page total is much more manageable. IMO, if you pick up a book in the middle of a series, you kinda deserve to be lost.
geo_ix's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars mainly because bits and pieces weren't appealing to me. Personally, I didn't like that she was a reincarnation of Nyn, but I can also see why it happens with all the people being reincarnated and such. I was hating on some gods and goddesses, crying for Ash because Styxx is seriously fucked up in his assumptions of things and so sad with the scene at the end about their birth. I'm so so so pumped to get to ashsstory, but hoping to see Styxx redeem himself. As for all that, SO eager for Zareks story as it holds the same tune of an unwanted family member and a super tortured soul. Oh, and I fucking hate Artemis she's a complete hag with a fucking power complex and a whore and I hate her and want her to die so bad and I can't wait for ash to fall in love and be rid of the cow. And I don't care if there's more to her and she redeems herself, she's disgusting.
meetmeinmalkovich's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. This was pretty cool.
Putting aside the juicy sexy bits, and this one gives us a peek into Acheron's history, which if you've read The Beginning, then you know we are given a snippet of information on him and Artemis' odd relationship. We are also introduced to a lot of new characters and even get some Kyrian and Justin back in the mix. To add a cherry on top, new and intriguing information is spilled about Dark-Hunter origins, skills, and off-shoot breeds.
Also, is there a novel in this series about Vane and Barbie because I would be all about that. I want to know more about the Kataragoi (I'm sure I'm spelling that wrong) and Barbie seemed like a really cool chick (even though she was mentioned quite briefly)
Then of course there is Talon and Sunshine! Their story is interesting and had some elements I wasn't expecting *cough* Granny Runningwolf. And boy are these two sizzling together, hot damn!
Putting aside the juicy sexy bits, and this one gives us a peek into Acheron's history, which if you've read The Beginning, then you know we are given a snippet of information on him and Artemis' odd relationship. We are also introduced to a lot of new characters and even get some Kyrian and Justin back in the mix. To add a cherry on top, new and intriguing information is spilled about Dark-Hunter origins, skills, and off-shoot breeds.
Also, is there a novel in this series about Vane and Barbie because I would be all about that. I want to know more about the Kataragoi (I'm sure I'm spelling that wrong) and Barbie seemed like a really cool chick (even though she was mentioned quite briefly)
Then of course there is Talon and Sunshine! Their story is interesting and had some elements I wasn't expecting *cough* Granny Runningwolf. And boy are these two sizzling together, hot damn!
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
4.0
Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon: This is the 3rd (????–one of my complaints about this series is that there is no real list of reading order even on the authors site) book in the Dark-Hunter Saga. It is an enjoyable read and while I found myself wanting to learn a little more about some of the secondary characters, the main characters are a great couple to root for. You do learn more about the lore and the storyline carries on quite nicely.
bookwife's review against another edition
5.0
http://megansbookmaddness.blogspot.com/2015/10/night-embrace-by-sherrilyn-kenyon.html
I am re-reading the Dark Hunter series and I did not write a review for most of them which is ludicrous. Especially since they are some of my favorite books and I think everyone should read them. And this one is one of my favorites.
Talon is male perfection. He has to be one of the most patient men alive. Sunshine cold be a handful at times and where most men I know would have yelled or at least been irritated, Talon thought it was cute. Which makes him one of the sexiest men ever. And then how can you not love Sunshine. She is so ditzy and forgetful and sweet. She isn't your typical heroine and I think that's why I love her so much. I think it would be impossible to hate her.
I loved seeing them together. They are so different but they are so perfect for each other. I loved the whole healthy food vs non healthy food bickering. It was adorable. They are both sarcastic so conversations were funny.
I also loved that there were so many of the different characters in this one.. Now it may be different for me because I have already read all the other books and I know all the characters stories because I have read a couple reviews that complained about this. I loved it though. I love seeing them all interact together. It's like a huge family.
And then there is Zarek. And I love him. I love that he ended up helping Sunshine because she gave him a bowl. I know there are other little reasons but really who doesn't love Zarek. He obviously just needs someone to be kind to him and again I love him.
I am re-reading the Dark Hunter series and I did not write a review for most of them which is ludicrous. Especially since they are some of my favorite books and I think everyone should read them. And this one is one of my favorites.
Talon is male perfection. He has to be one of the most patient men alive. Sunshine cold be a handful at times and where most men I know would have yelled or at least been irritated, Talon thought it was cute. Which makes him one of the sexiest men ever. And then how can you not love Sunshine. She is so ditzy and forgetful and sweet. She isn't your typical heroine and I think that's why I love her so much. I think it would be impossible to hate her.
I loved seeing them together. They are so different but they are so perfect for each other. I loved the whole healthy food vs non healthy food bickering. It was adorable. They are both sarcastic so conversations were funny.
I also loved that there were so many of the different characters in this one.. Now it may be different for me because I have already read all the other books and I know all the characters stories because I have read a couple reviews that complained about this. I loved it though. I love seeing them all interact together. It's like a huge family.
And then there is Zarek. And I love him. I love that he ended up helping Sunshine because she gave him a bowl. I know there are other little reasons but really who doesn't love Zarek. He obviously just needs someone to be kind to him and again I love him.
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Second in the Dark Hunter series. Talon is a 1500 year old celt who is the ultimate loner until he meets Sunshine, an artist who just might be able to save his soul. Beautifully written and we get to know a bit more about the Dark Hunter’s leader Acheron.
alisonb's review against another edition
4.0
Three stars for Talon and Sunshine's story, but an added star for a glimpse of a multitude of interesting characters (Fang, Acheron, Valerius, etc), that I look forward to learning more about in Kenyon's subsequent novels.