bibliofiendlm's review against another edition
4.0
Great addition to the series but I've grown tired of the Dragos arc. Adrian needs to wrap it up. Plus, Chase needs some happiness so let's hope the next book is his - everyone else is happy (sorta if you don't count the bad guy wanting to take over EVERYTHING!)
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
This is Lara Adrian's ninth book in her Midnight Breed series. Good book. These all have a flavor of BDB light but they are still good. They series itself has gotten more complex over time and the characters have gained depth. At the end of this book Sterling Chase had given himself up to the human police to thwart Dragos plan, now what happens to Sterling is what gets me to the next book.
mpyff's review against another edition
4.0
It has been so long since I delved into the lives of the Midnight Breed. This book had all of them in it, and I loved it for that. I got to peek into what was happening with them. I got to see the joys and the heartaches. And there are plenty of both in this one.
Hunter - yay, Hunter. I am so glad to see his personality surface in this book. I was afraid he was more robot than Breed in the earlier books, and a lot was made clearer in this book how Dragos shaped his Hunters.
I liked Corinne, she's a fighter, and went after what she wanted. I liked her and Hunter together. And I loved the little twists in the plot.
The ending of this left me hanging. I need the next one now because this one just ended - Bam! - like a chapter ending, not a whole book.
I'm excited to read Chase's story, and I really, really hope he finds redemption. I have always liked him and it has hurt to watch him slide. Especially the things he does in this one. Ouch.
A short review, because I liked it and I'm panting to find out what happens in the next one.
If you haven't read this series yet, you must.
Hunter - yay, Hunter. I am so glad to see his personality surface in this book. I was afraid he was more robot than Breed in the earlier books, and a lot was made clearer in this book how Dragos shaped his Hunters.
I liked Corinne, she's a fighter, and went after what she wanted. I liked her and Hunter together. And I loved the little twists in the plot.
The ending of this left me hanging. I need the next one now because this one just ended - Bam! - like a chapter ending, not a whole book.
I'm excited to read Chase's story, and I really, really hope he finds redemption. I have always liked him and it has hurt to watch him slide. Especially the things he does in this one. Ouch.
A short review, because I liked it and I'm panting to find out what happens in the next one.
If you haven't read this series yet, you must.
cupofteabookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book, but I wish there was more of Corine and Hunter! Another amazing book in the series!
lalabristow's review against another edition
4.0
Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
*Minor Series Spoilers, NO Spoilers for Deeper Than Midnight.
Here we are, 9 books in and we finally get Hunter’s story. Hunter is a Breed male created to be a warrior for the evil Dragos. A few books ago we witnessed him changing sides and becoming a part of the warrior group that fights protect the civilian Breeds and keep the peace and now, in Deeper Than Midnight, he finally gets his HEA.
In Taken by Midnight we saw the Breed Mates take charge and save a lot of Breed Mates that had been kept captive for a long time. One of these females was Corinne. Corinne has gone through all kinds of hell, now she just wants to go home and it’s Hunter’s job to make sure she gets there safe. However that turns out to be a much harder job than once believed.
I have been looking forward Hunter’s story for a long time and was happy to finally seeing Hunter evolve from a cold and hardened warrior to the man he deserves to be and have the happiness he deserves to have.
On the background of Corinne and Hunter’s journey, Sterling Chase got quite a lot of stage time and even though I love the man, I felt that him getting so much spotlight was in detriment of Hunter and Corinne’s story. The ending felt rushed and incomplete when it comes to the main two characters’ HEA and since it is a Paranormal Romance novel, it bothered me some.
I have to say that I did enjoy the book quite a lot and I am looking forward to Chase’s story, I just wished Hunter and Corinne had had more stage time, it was their book after all.
*Minor Series Spoilers, NO Spoilers for Deeper Than Midnight.
Here we are, 9 books in and we finally get Hunter’s story. Hunter is a Breed male created to be a warrior for the evil Dragos. A few books ago we witnessed him changing sides and becoming a part of the warrior group that fights protect the civilian Breeds and keep the peace and now, in Deeper Than Midnight, he finally gets his HEA.
In Taken by Midnight we saw the Breed Mates take charge and save a lot of Breed Mates that had been kept captive for a long time. One of these females was Corinne. Corinne has gone through all kinds of hell, now she just wants to go home and it’s Hunter’s job to make sure she gets there safe. However that turns out to be a much harder job than once believed.
I have been looking forward Hunter’s story for a long time and was happy to finally seeing Hunter evolve from a cold and hardened warrior to the man he deserves to be and have the happiness he deserves to have.
On the background of Corinne and Hunter’s journey, Sterling Chase got quite a lot of stage time and even though I love the man, I felt that him getting so much spotlight was in detriment of Hunter and Corinne’s story. The ending felt rushed and incomplete when it comes to the main two characters’ HEA and since it is a Paranormal Romance novel, it bothered me some.
I have to say that I did enjoy the book quite a lot and I am looking forward to Chase’s story, I just wished Hunter and Corinne had had more stage time, it was their book after all.
julie_loves_books's review against another edition
3.0
I think that Hunter and Corrine had the potential to have one of the better stories in the series...but, I think the writing fell a little flat on this one. Although I enjoyed where the story went, it was slow to get there and missing a lot of the emotion that is normally in her books.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
TBR Challenge 2011-- general. this book has been on my TBR list since Oct 2010.
While Corinne wasn't a strong character, overall the story was excellent. Dragos is less cardboard and more 3-dimensional, and a much more interesting villain now than in previous books. Hunter becomes more sympathetic as Adrian develops his background and the reader gets to see inside his thoughts. The background stories going on involving the other members of the Order round out the book and make it one of the most interesting reads in the series as far as story complexity. Perhaps the most satisfying storyline involved Sterling Chase, who is sliding toward rogue. As he struggles with his darker nature, Chase becomes a fascinating character, giving the reader opportunity to contemplate such weighty topics as addiction and friendship and honor.
Corinne, unfortunately, remains a flat character. Adrian, who often writes emotionally satisfying "tortured" males, seems less consistent with her female leads. While some of her heroines have been strong and interesting, others have been boring and several downright forgettable. Corinne's suffering during her captivity in Dragos lab fails to capture the reader's sympathy. Part of the problem is Adrian never adequately explains why the women were tortured. The reasons Dragos wanted the breedmates is clear, but their torture made little sense given the rest of the details. While the reader watches Hunter's feelings for Corinne grow, we don't see a corresponding explanation for Corinne's attachment to Hunter. Overall, the romance felt somewhat forced. It was fine, but not what made this book so satisfying. What made it satisfying, and what has me waiting impatiently for the next installment, were the well-written action plot about the vampire factions, the continuing stories of characters from previous books, and Chase's decent into bloodlust.
I can't wait!
While Corinne wasn't a strong character, overall the story was excellent. Dragos is less cardboard and more 3-dimensional, and a much more interesting villain now than in previous books. Hunter becomes more sympathetic as Adrian develops his background and the reader gets to see inside his thoughts. The background stories going on involving the other members of the Order round out the book and make it one of the most interesting reads in the series as far as story complexity. Perhaps the most satisfying storyline involved Sterling Chase, who is sliding toward rogue. As he struggles with his darker nature, Chase becomes a fascinating character, giving the reader opportunity to contemplate such weighty topics as addiction and friendship and honor.
Corinne, unfortunately, remains a flat character. Adrian, who often writes emotionally satisfying "tortured" males, seems less consistent with her female leads. While some of her heroines have been strong and interesting, others have been boring and several downright forgettable. Corinne's suffering during her captivity in Dragos lab fails to capture the reader's sympathy. Part of the problem is Adrian never adequately explains why the women were tortured. The reasons Dragos wanted the breedmates is clear, but their torture made little sense given the rest of the details. While the reader watches Hunter's feelings for Corinne grow, we don't see a corresponding explanation for Corinne's attachment to Hunter. Overall, the romance felt somewhat forced. It was fine, but not what made this book so satisfying. What made it satisfying, and what has me waiting impatiently for the next installment, were the well-written action plot about the vampire factions, the continuing stories of characters from previous books, and Chase's decent into bloodlust.
I can't wait!
bookworm84's review against another edition
4.0
This one wasn't my favourite of the series. Hunter's character was just missing a certain something that the other warriors had. Still worth the read.