laviskrg's review against another edition
5.0
Yeah, one of the best books of my life, ending one of the best series of my existence. Of course a review will come shortly after I get over the mental orgasms.
saluki's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't want it to end!
Moning's fever series is so imaginative. Fantastic writing with mind-bending worlds and themes. Love, hate, indifference and many shades between... this broad cast of characters and creatures inspire a wide spectrum of emotions. The question of what is good or evil, depending on perspective and individual ideals and values, is underscored by all the characters and creatures actions. It's not often books find me liking the baddest dark bad-asses and the dichotomy of Mac being pink and black, feminine and strong made me all kinds of fist-punching happy.
A great mythological world, exciting cast, inventive plot, with a fair bit of existential philosophy thrown in.
Five stars isn't enough. Totally enthralled.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
5.0
This book left me with a taste of "more-ish" eventhough it was excellent. A lot of things were resolved, but I really missed especially one scene. I would have loved to read about Mac talking to Dani and telling Dani she has been forgiven.
I hope Ms. Moning will revisit this series in the future! I want to know what Mac and Barrons will do next, I want to know if the fairy Queen and King will be reunited. And I just really don't want it to be over...
AndI totally loved it when Mac saw through Ro's / the beast's illusion, and killed Ro! Rowena seems to have been in it only for the power from the very beginning - there has to have been a reason why the Haven actually created a secret Haven on the outside in order to be able to hide stuff rom her!
And I also really want to sit in on the conversation between Mac and Tellie!
I hope Ms. Moning will revisit this series in the future! I want to know what Mac and Barrons will do next, I want to know if the fairy Queen and King will be reunited. And I just really don't want it to be over...
AndI totally loved it when Mac saw through Ro's / the beast's illusion, and killed Ro! Rowena seems to have been in it only for the power from the very beginning - there has to have been a reason why the Haven actually created a secret Haven on the outside in order to be able to hide stuff rom her!
And I also really want to sit in on the conversation between Mac and Tellie!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Shadowfever
3 Stars
Shadowfever is a huge disappointment. The world building and secondary characters are intriguing and make you want to continue, as does Phil Gigante's narration, which is completely captivating. Nevertheless, Mac's incessant drivel and the endless repetition of scene after scene from earlier installments ruin it all.
The first 1/4 of the book drags on and on with no end in sight. I found myself begging Moning to "GET ON WITH IT ALREADY" and was on the verge of calling it quits when Barrons finally put in an appearance and the plot actually began to move forward albeit slowly.
In general, the storyline is good with some compelling twists and turns. However, the slow pacing and constant diversions with Mac's never ending rumination detract from the tension and suspense, and by the time the surprising revelation finally arrives, you've lost interest and couldn't care less.
Mac seriously gets on my nerves. Her woe is me attitude and sexual attraction to every male in the series are tiresome, and I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the hell they all see in her. If she weren't the heroine, I would agree with Ryordan that she needs to be killed.
In sum, if the book focused on Barrons as the main character, the plot was tightened up and the page count reduced by 200 pages or so, then Shadowfever would rate 5 stars. However, even Mac and Barrons' silent conversations and their intense sexual chemistry cannot compensate for the inherent shortcomings of the disjointed writing and poor pacing.
I might continue with the spin-off series as Dani is an endearing character but I will probably wait for more books to be published before getting into it as Moning has a nasty reputation for cliffhangers.
3 Stars
Shadowfever is a huge disappointment. The world building and secondary characters are intriguing and make you want to continue, as does Phil Gigante's narration, which is completely captivating. Nevertheless, Mac's incessant drivel and the endless repetition of scene after scene from earlier installments ruin it all.
The first 1/4 of the book drags on and on with no end in sight. I found myself begging Moning to "GET ON WITH IT ALREADY" and was on the verge of calling it quits when Barrons finally put in an appearance and the plot actually began to move forward albeit slowly.
In general, the storyline is good with some compelling twists and turns. However, the slow pacing and constant diversions with Mac's never ending rumination detract from the tension and suspense, and by the time the surprising revelation finally arrives, you've lost interest and couldn't care less.
Mac seriously gets on my nerves. Her woe is me attitude and sexual attraction to every male in the series are tiresome, and I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the hell they all see in her. If she weren't the heroine, I would agree with Ryordan that she needs to be killed.
In sum, if the book focused on Barrons as the main character, the plot was tightened up and the page count reduced by 200 pages or so, then Shadowfever would rate 5 stars. However, even Mac and Barrons' silent conversations and their intense sexual chemistry cannot compensate for the inherent shortcomings of the disjointed writing and poor pacing.
I might continue with the spin-off series as Dani is an endearing character but I will probably wait for more books to be published before getting into it as Moning has a nasty reputation for cliffhangers.
atra's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dylan_dr3's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0