maidcc's review against another edition
4.0
Lo mejor de esta "segunda" parte de Cazadores Oscuros es que la trama va engrosándose. Cada vez va más allá y no se queda en algo que solo incumbe a la pareja protagonista. Además empezamos a conocer a nuevos personajes y hasta conocemos detalles de su vida y de su carácter (¡Valerio!).
Talon y Sunshine como pareja me han gustado pero, aunque los entiendo, todo el tema de Ninia se ha hecho un poco pesado. Están bien, pero ya.
Talon y Sunshine como pareja me han gustado pero, aunque los entiendo, todo el tema de Ninia se ha hecho un poco pesado. Están bien, pero ya.
wineywitch202's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mewsie's review against another edition
4.0
Talon is a Dark Hunter, a human who sold his soul to the Greek god Artemis to gain vengence against those who murdered his family in medieval times. In return, he is immortal and spends his days protecting humans from Daimons, which are basically vampires. As long as Talon keeps his emotions under control, he is a lethal killing machine.
Then he meets Sunshine, a slightly flakey artist, who saves him after he almost gets run over by a Mardi Gras float. The problem with Sunshine is that she stirs up feelings in him that he hasn't felt in close to 1,500 years. And this isn't a good time for him to start letting his emotions get the better of him. Two old gods are planning an attack on the Dark Hunters defending New Orleans in an attempt to regain their godhood.
I found this book in the romance section and was recommended to me since I like Laurell K. Hamilton. Honestly, this book was much better than a lot of Hamilton's latest books. Yes, it is a romance so there is some sex in it, but at the same time (unlike in Hamilton's books) there is a complex and detailed plot going on. The book was good but the ending felt contrived. I wasn't thrilled with that part. Even still, it was worth the read.
Then he meets Sunshine, a slightly flakey artist, who saves him after he almost gets run over by a Mardi Gras float. The problem with Sunshine is that she stirs up feelings in him that he hasn't felt in close to 1,500 years. And this isn't a good time for him to start letting his emotions get the better of him. Two old gods are planning an attack on the Dark Hunters defending New Orleans in an attempt to regain their godhood.
I found this book in the romance section and was recommended to me since I like Laurell K. Hamilton. Honestly, this book was much better than a lot of Hamilton's latest books. Yes, it is a romance so there is some sex in it, but at the same time (unlike in Hamilton's books) there is a complex and detailed plot going on. The book was good but the ending felt contrived. I wasn't thrilled with that part. Even still, it was worth the read.
auntblh's review against another edition
3.0
I would give it a 3.5. I didn't like it quite as much as the previous ones I have read but it was still a fun read.
heathermaclaughlin's review against another edition
5.0
**** SPOILERS****
Ahhhhhhhhh Litterally read this book in just one day, Once I started I just couldn't put it down, I loved this book the first time I read it years ago and LOVED it just as much the second time around. Talon and Sunshine's stroy is beautiful one, where do I start with this book, It's HOT and STEAMY and everything in between. Lots of my favorite characters are introduced as well, Wren, Vane, Valerius, Zarek, Fang. and the GODS are explained more in this 3rd book in the series. The relationship between Artemis and Acheron, it's just so complicated, and knowing what happends later in the series it's just so heartbreaking to read what is happening now.
Ahhhhhhhhh Litterally read this book in just one day, Once I started I just couldn't put it down, I loved this book the first time I read it years ago and LOVED it just as much the second time around. Talon and Sunshine's stroy is beautiful one, where do I start with this book, It's HOT and STEAMY and everything in between. Lots of my favorite characters are introduced as well, Wren, Vane, Valerius, Zarek, Fang. and the GODS are explained more in this 3rd book in the series. The relationship between Artemis and Acheron, it's just so complicated, and knowing what happends later in the series it's just so heartbreaking to read what is happening now.
mees_grows's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book that was improvement over the last installation. The characters and story line were well done. I look forward to the next in the series.
toystory242's review against another edition
3.0
So I finally finished this audiobook! It took me a long time, but I'm happy I persevered. I really liked this story, and I really enjoyed Sunshine and Talon. All of Sherrilyn's characters are so funny and (almost all) are very likable. My favorite character in this book, ironically, was Zarek, even though he wasn't even the main player. But I am SOOO excited for his book. Like #blessed let's go.
Now I do have some problems with this that I'm going to address below, with some spoilers:
First of all, there were, for me, way too much *ahem* ROMANCE in this book. There was so much of Talon and Sunshine on top of each other that I was getting so tired of listening to it and wished I was reading the book so I could skim it. The possessive language in this book was also just as bad as Night Pleasure--I thought it was better with Fantasy Lover (gotta love these titles am I right), but here I found myself wincing a bit. There was an especially awful scene when Talon and Sunshine have sex after Sunshine has been drugged to lust after anyone close to her, and Talon is even like "lol we should wait until this wears off probs" and then he's like "FUCKIT" and I was like "haFUCKU" This surprised me greatly, because all the books by Sherrilyn that I have read so far have giant, HEALTHY morals (besides the language bit...ugh). In Fantasy Lover, the whole thing with Grace is that she doesn't want to be used--she wants a healthy relationship with someone who respects her. So WTF was that??? It was a mar in a book that I otherwise probably would have liked more than the other two in the series so far, and it made me rate it lower than those other two.
*sighs* I'm still looking forward to Zarek's book though. I love that dude
Now I do have some problems with this that I'm going to address below, with some spoilers:
First of all, there were, for me, way too much *ahem* ROMANCE in this book. There was so much of Talon and Sunshine on top of each other that I was getting so tired of listening to it and wished I was reading the book so I could skim it. The possessive language in this book was also just as bad as Night Pleasure--I thought it was better with Fantasy Lover (gotta love these titles am I right), but here I found myself wincing a bit. There was an especially awful scene when Talon and Sunshine have sex after Sunshine has been drugged to lust after anyone close to her, and Talon is even like "lol we should wait until this wears off probs" and then he's like "FUCKIT" and I was like "haFUCKU" This surprised me greatly, because all the books by Sherrilyn that I have read so far have giant, HEALTHY morals (besides the language bit...ugh). In Fantasy Lover, the whole thing with Grace is that she doesn't want to be used--she wants a healthy relationship with someone who respects her. So WTF was that??? It was a mar in a book that I otherwise probably would have liked more than the other two in the series so far, and it made me rate it lower than those other two.
*sighs* I'm still looking forward to Zarek's book though. I love that dude
wordsareweapons's review against another edition
3.0
OK so I think where the problem lies with me, is that I've been reading the prequel series. I realized that this was probably heavier on the romance, however I didn't expect the characters to be so different from what I've seen of them already. There is still some snark and sass, however they all seem to be a bit....whipped. All of the sudden half of them don't know how to do their jobs and are all basically walking sex gods. The females honestly don't do much but throw themselves at these guys. Not saying I wouldn't but honestly I'd like a bit more of the fighting and not half of the book to be detailed sex scenes. I wanted to love this book, but I kept losing interest and it seemed to drag on forever. I still enjoy the characters and want to see how this series all ties together, however I may have to switch to physical books as I'm not really liking the narrator.
leahkarge's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is one of my favorite Dark-Hunter books so far. I already loved Talon from the other books I read about him in, but this book made me appreciate him even more. I have to say, I think Sunshine was hilarious, especially with the way she was always forgeting things. I was surprised to find that Sunshine's grandma was an ancient Celtic goddess, though. I was very happy that Vane and Fang showed up in this book, and I have now decided that I adore Fang. He was very hilarious to me, and Vane was pretty funny, too. I wanted to kill Styxx for trying to kill Acheron and especially when he stabbed Ash. And, I hate Artemis, but I have to say that I found a great amount of pleasure when she was bitching out Styxx. He so deserved it. Also, poor Ash. I always feel so, so bad for him with the way Artemis treats him all the time, especially having read [b:Acheron|2299110|Acheron (Dark-Hunter, #16)|Sherrilyn Kenyon|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1201463211s/2299110.jpg|3202442] and having read his past. It really just makes it, like, a million times worse.
angeezer1995's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
This might be a petty hang up but I couldn’t get past the fact that the main characters name is Sunshine. Also she’s as dumb as a rock. Plot is predictable and I felt no connection to either of the leads. Dialogue is bad and very cringe. Of the books in this series I’ve read, the backstories of the male leads are vastly more interesting than the present day storylines. Odd choice.
Also, I can understand authors taking a little creative liberty when adapting a well known story or myth but not if the myth is completely misrepresented. Artemis is consistently portrayed as horny and petulant and even goes so far as to demand sex from a man who does not want her as compensation for a favor (it’s pretty rapey).... Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and CHASTITY and is one of three virgin goddesses. For anyone with more than a passing knowledge of Greek mythology, I expect this will Drive you crazy.
From Callimachus’ “Hymn to Artemis”, when she (Artemis) is asked what gifts she would like: “Pray give me eternal virginity...”
This might be a petty hang up but I couldn’t get past the fact that the main characters name is Sunshine. Also she’s as dumb as a rock. Plot is predictable and I felt no connection to either of the leads. Dialogue is bad and very cringe. Of the books in this series I’ve read, the backstories of the male leads are vastly more interesting than the present day storylines. Odd choice.
Also, I can understand authors taking a little creative liberty when adapting a well known story or myth but not if the myth is completely misrepresented. Artemis is consistently portrayed as horny and petulant and even goes so far as to demand sex from a man who does not want her as compensation for a favor (it’s pretty rapey).... Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and CHASTITY and is one of three virgin goddesses. For anyone with more than a passing knowledge of Greek mythology, I expect this will Drive you crazy.
From Callimachus’ “Hymn to Artemis”, when she (Artemis) is asked what gifts she would like: “Pray give me eternal virginity...”