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As Portas da Meia-Noite by Lara Adrian

covall's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a really good book. This is the story of Jenna and Brock. The book starts with the ancient from the previous book asking Jenna if she wants to live or die. She was debating killing herself when the ancient had found her and fed from her to the point of near death. He then made her chose if she would like to live or die. She chose to live and he put something into the base of her skull. Whatever this something is, it has given her some strange abilities, so the Order takes her back to the compound.

I liked the dynamic between Brock and Jenna. She is human and not a breed made, which is what we have seen in all of the previous books, so to me, this story seemed a bit of a re-boot for the series. The author wasn’t following the same set of rules for the story format, which is good for me. I never really liked it when all the books in a series tend to follow the same pattern, which is why I tend to like books with more than just romance in them, like this series. I love how Jenna gets pulled into the Order and offers her help (she is ex-police) and the story progresses for the hunt for Dragos.

heabooknerd's review against another edition

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4.0

TAKEN BY MIDNIGHT takes things in a different direction because Jenna is not a Breedmate but she's also no longer completely human after her attack. I felt so much for Jenna and her life experiences. She's had the worst happen to her when she lost her husband and child and she's struggled to move on from that loss. When she gets brought under the protection of the Order she finds a new purpose in life and begins to connect with other people again. But both Jenna and Brock are reluctant to risk their hearts so things are bumpy as they find themselves in close quarters with each other. I really liked Jenna and Brock and enjoyed them together, but I do feel like Brock felt a bit flat as a character. He's so calm and collected that he's almost forgettable compared to the other Breed warriors we've met.

One of my favorite parts in TAKEN BY MIDNIGHT was seeing how the women of the Order have begun helping out and taking on their own mission. They don't just sit idly by and look pretty; they're investigating the missing Breedmates, tracking down leads, and even fighting when necessary. They've also brought a lightness and a heart to the Order and given the Warriors something to truly fight for.

Content Warning: references to death of a spouse and child, depression, survivor's guilt, suicidal thoughts; non-consensual blood drinking (not the hero)

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Favorite Quotes:

“You and me, we're partners. Partners in everything now. I'm always gonna have your back, Jenna.”

yodamom's review against another edition

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4.0

8th book in the series. A vampire book based on The Breed, a race of vampires descended from aliens.
Dragos the nasty Breed who is trying to create a super race of Breeds is up to more evilness in this book. He kills and plots against The Order (the good Breeds) but has many victories denied to him by the quick thinking Order and their mates.
Jenna an ex cop living in Alaska to hide from the horrors of her past is found alive after being tortured by an Ancient that escaped from Dragos. He offers her a choice, one that changes everything. She is found by Brock a breed male of the order. He is placed in charge of her and takes it very seriously. Both are damaged by past loses and try to fight the strong attraction they feel.
The Breed Mates welcome Jenna into their fold, she jumps right into their investigation and search fro the missing breed mates taken by Dragos years ago. Together them slip through the clues and possibly find the path that leads them to the women and their freedom.
The romance between Brock and Jenna is realistic and sweet. They are two wonderful characters that you just can't help but to wish well for them.
I enjoyed the story, it had just the right mix of story/mystery/ romance.

trudyd's review against another edition

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4.0

What a wonderful unique addition to the Midnight Breed. In past books, the members fell for breed mates. Hunky Brock has watched his friends fall hard and he swears he won't fall like they did. I can honestly say he doesn't fall for a Breed Mate. He falls for Jenna, a human, or is she.

Jenna had been held hostage for days in the Alaskan outback. The Breed is in Alaska searching for the Ancient one. Talk about an invitation trouble. Get ready to be on the edge of your seat.

There is lots of action in Taken by Midnight. Turmoil flows through the pages.

11.15.20019 The audiobook pushed this to one of my favorites. The narrator had a great way of expressing emotions. Wonderful

punkassbookjockey84's review against another edition

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3.0

My only complaint is what I can only assume to be the publisher's decision to whitewash the cover. Brock is African American, yet the guy on the cover, despite the blue tint, is definitely not. Kind of annoying.

laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition

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5.0

This has to be my fave edition to the series so far!!!

What i loved that the other books seemed to lack was a real connection between characters.... And i think that is due to the fact Jenna isnt a breed mate... Brock shows sensitivity while still being all male and both characters have to fight for each other.... Not just oh ok nice birthmark lets find a room.

The evil loses and grows and there are big questions that need answering brilliant read!

mlcreads's review against another edition

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4.0

What can I say I love this series.

sjb86's review against another edition

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5.0

My heart broke reading this midnight breeds book. Brock's not my favourite character but I do enjoy his loveable laughing self. I liked the small incite to hunter and Mira relationship. I really feel sorry for hunter and can't wait to see what happens in his book.

allisonw9909's review against another edition

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5.0

This might be my new fav, though I think Hunter's book will be extremely invigorating. I liked Brock a lot and Jenna seemed to fit really well within his life. The whole Corrine thing really was more annoying than anything because he was never going to be with her. Adrian captures me quickly with her writing and the way she intertwines the different scenes.

miraphora's review against another edition

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3.0

E' il turno delle 3 stelline. Questa serie è un'altalena di 3 e 4 cuoricini, acciderboli.
Il bacio di fuoco è da leggere subito attaccato a Il bacio oscuro, perché dal punto di vista cronologico non c'è pausa, non c'è uno stacco e perché i protagonisti hanno una parte relativamente importante nel libro precedente. Praticamente abbiamo un continuum tra un romanzo e l'altro con un cambio di testimone tra Kade e Brock. Cosa succede? Succede che - once again - il protagonista è uno delle nuove leve dell'Ordine e che il personaggio femminile è amica di quello precedente. Insomma, c'è un legame veramente solido nella trama, nei personaggi e nella tipologia di storia. Peccato che questa volta l'ambientazione sia Boston, con il conseguente sentore di stantio.
Se devo essere sincera non ho idea di cosa scrivere per questa recensione. Una volta finito, il romanzo mi ha lasciato una soddisfazione neutra, un buon ricordo ma nessuna emozione intensa, nessuna voglia di prendere subito in mano un altro romanzo. Sapere che il prossimo è su Hunter mi ha aiutata moltissimo.
Dicevo, una storia carina utile ai fini della trama base della serie, necessaria per chiudere un capitolo iniziato con il libro precedente e obbligata per sistemare altri due personaggi poco incisivi.
Brock, come Kade, è uno dei pischelli nuovi e, quindi, ha avuto poco spazio per diventare un personaggio fisso e per entrare nei nostri cuoricini. Sa il cielo che mi sono resa conto solo a metà di questo libro che Brock è un afro americano, quindi si può immaginare quanto mi sia rimasto in testa durante le sue apparizioni. Tutto sommato Brock è un buon personaggio, però poco delineato. Sembra uno stampino neutro sul quale basare un personaggio maschile tipico dei romance paranormali: gli dai i canini, gli occhi stile fendinebbia, glifi e muscoli e tié l'eroe è pronto. Nulla di particolarmente affascinante, niente carisma super sviluppato, si lascia schiacciare dalla presenza di altri personaggi (Hunteeeeeeeeeeer) pur rientrando negli standard che il ruolo richiede. Brock è ok, credo, niente di trascendentale. Jenna, invece, non mi è piaciuta. Il tipo di donna che vuole fare la dura, la maschiona, l'indipendente incattivita tutta 'lasciami in pace!' con tanto di grugno infastidito. Ma che rimanga a cuocere nel suo brodo! Ma no! L'antico la prende come cavia personale e Brock si lascia impegolare dal suo stato di damigella in pericolo. Il tira e molla emotivo di Jenna è pesantino, troppo self centered per i miei gusti. Avrei preferito uno scontro più personale tra i due personaggi, invece di Brock che insegue Jenna che a sua volta lo vuole ma non vuole cedere eccetera...noia.
Interessante, invece, lo sviluppo della trama perché sembra che le acque si stiano smuovendo e finalmente succede qualcosa di concreto: l'antico pare essere morto - per ora, non ne sono convinta - e Dragos si è ripreso in fretta dall'ultimo colpo dell'Ordine, ha in serbo un colpo basso e son curiosa di sapere cos'è.
Non mi resta che aspettare con la bava alla bocca il prossimo romanzo - esce il 27 Agosto YEAH! - perché Hunter mi ha ossessionata dalla sua prima apparizione. Le mie aspettative saranno la mia rovina.