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Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

bookishwonderlandco's review against another edition

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5.0

This has been an amazing series, and this book was the cherry on top! Georgina knows there is something wrong with her contract, but she can't figure out what, until now. I have to say I guessed, but I was still surprised! I really didn't see this coming! I don't think I could be happier with the ending of this book! The characters are amazing, I fall in love with them every time I open a new installment, and the plots for each book are awesome and they work and flow right into the next! Mead is an amazing author, and is getting better with every book! This book was just as fun and funny as the others, though the hurdles Georgina had to go through were crazy, but the end, oh gosh, the end! I think I smiled over the ending of this book for about a week, it was that great! Mead did so well creating these amazing, funny, and lovable characters, and I can't wait to read this book again!

mwade29's review against another edition

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5.0

WOW! what an ending!!

I secretly didn't want it to end up the way it did, just because it was quite predictable and I was hoping she would end up with one of the other men that was in her life. Georgina was a fabulous character I had high hopes that she would go against the norm and end up the opposite of a succubus, possible something close to Carter. I had a soft spot for carter and thought possibly something would develop between his character and Georgina but it obviously wasn't on the cards.

I enjoyed this book a lot more than the other books, a few of the books along the way sort of went around in circles but this book developed really nicely and the ending worked well even if it wasn't the way I wanted it to play out.

blessedwannab's review against another edition

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5.0

There's nothing better then a book with a superb ending. And the best endings are always the one with a little heartbreak right along side the good.

Georgina Kincaid was a great heroine. Did she behave stupidly at times? Sure. But so do all the people I love most. Georgina felt realistic.

As Great as Georgina was, the cast of surrounding characters was even better. Succubus Revealed highlighted these characters with some of the best moments.

Writing the reviews for newly released books is always so hard because I really don't want to write anything that would even remotely be a spoiler. So, in order to protect the surprises, i'm going to just stop there.

justjeanettelee's review against another edition

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5.0

. . . I headed off toward my husband and the rest of my life, off to be worthy of my soul.

Georgina's story is one of my favourites. I could read this time and time again if I didn't have so many other books in my TBR shelf.

alexis_zephyra's review against another edition

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4.0

Not may favorite ending. But it was lovely and sappy.

breezy610's review against another edition

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5.0

With what was revealed in this book, it's not surprising that Seth and Georgina couldn't stay away from each other. I was surprised at the twist. I never really thought of it. I am so glad that they got their happy ever after. I am glad that I waited until all of the book were out before finishing the series.

alexlong's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

kathydavie's review against another edition

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5.0

Sixth and last in the Georgina Kincaid urban fantasy romance series revolving around a succubus who has fallen in love in Seattle, Washington.

The Story
Georgina has quit the bookstore due to all the discomfort after Seth broke off with Maddie to go back to Georgina. Well, to be fair, Maddie never did know that Georgina and Seth had been an item. Georgina is now working as a Santa's helper while she looks for a new job and helps take care of Andrea and Terry's kids while Andrea is undergoing her chemo treatments.

Seth and Georgina have had a rough time of it and it appears that Hell intends for it to be rougher yet as they interfere with Seth's family and insist on transferring Georgina to Las Vegas. The timing of this transfer is so odd that all sorts of red flags erupt causing Roman to investigate.

One of the red flags is when Georgina gets to Vegas for her introductory trip because it's all so wonderful. A fabulous start with first-class pick-up at the airport, a suite, an old friend who just happens to be transferred at the same time, amazing new friends as well as the job of a lifetime...uh-uh, something's wrong.

And it all started when Georgina mentioned that Seth had mumbled her original name, Letha. Another red flag that triggers a past-life regression trip for Seth. Results that cause Roman to sacrifice anything to ensure the truth will out.

The Characters
The main character is Georgina Kincaid, a succubus who has lost heart in acquiring the souls demanded by Hell because she has fallen in love with Seth Mortenson, the writer of her favorite detective series.

I love what Mead does with her characters. A fondue dinner party followed by a game of Pictionary with a drawing for Secret Santas with guests who include an angel, an archdemon, two vampires, an imp with his own FaceBook page making friend requests, and a succubus.

Oh, man, we get to meet Seth's mom and anti-corporate-obsessed, cheap, younger brother Ian. Mom is appalled that Georgina is sleeping with Seth while Ian is constantly going off on the awfulness of corporate thought and white sugar products—pity the poor schoolkids who get the brown-rice-flour-and-garbanzo-bean-flour cupcakes! And all to celebrate "the mainstream domination of the Judeo-Christian machine".

I do love Carter! He is so not what one would expect of an angel!! Not only does he spend time hanging out with Hell's denizens but he's so much of a regular, that he is notorious for how he treats wine:

"At the mention of his name, the only heavenly creature in the room looked up. 'Sweet,' he said, accepting the box from me. 'Santa's little helper delivers.' He opened up the [wine] box's dispenser and looked at Peter expectantly. 'Do you have a straw?' "


My Take
The main theme throughout the series has always been about Georgina being in love with Seth and the difficulty of having a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship when the succubus half has to entice people into sex so she can drain their life forces. And having to avoid sex with the love of her life so she doesn't drain his life force. It's certainly given Mead the opportunity to explore all sorts of relationship issues as well as examining the whole Good versus Evil issue.

I so enjoy how Mead incorporates the everyday of human life with "evil" creatures employed by Hell from the dinners they enjoy, movie nights, out clubbing, celebrating holidays, and, oh yeah, in this one, to training together as a bowling team to build Hellish morale for Jerome's Seattle minions to beat Nanette's Portland flunkies.

In this installment, Mead creates a sense of urgency with Andrea's relapses and Georgina's insistence that the family takes priority over her and Seth's relationship especially when combined with Georgina's sudden transfer to Las Vegas. It's young Kayla who red flags the interference with the final nail in the coffin placed with Carter's help and nailed in with Roman and Hugh's assistance.

A very well-thought-out series and I hate that this is the end of it. It makes sense, but, I will miss the gang!

The Cover
The cover is a close-up of Georgina with her bright emerald eyes, pouting, bright-red mouth, straight brown hair wearing an elaborate cross pendant and an intriguingly soft, partially transparent white top and a vague impression of Seattle in the background.

The title is revealing just as the question of contracts is revealed to have merit.

yodamom's review against another edition

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5.0

A fantastic end to a wonderful series, very satisfying. What a roller coaster ride this series has been for the characters and it does not stop during this book. Georgina Kincaid is being transferred to Vegas. She will have to leave Seth, his family, all her friends. Roman smells something fishy with the sudden upheaval and searches for answers. Meanwhile life in Seattle is getting weirder, Geogina is and Elf, the demons have a bowling league, Seth's sister has unusual downs with her cancer, and Erik's death is coming into question.
Carter, the angel plays an important role finally revealing some hidden truths.
Everyones story is resolved. I will miss the characters.

magikspells's review against another edition

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4.0

You know what, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the way it ended. I sort of suspected how it was going to end, but that still didn't keep me from enjoying it. I liked that all of the little trails were brought together in the end and that there was some happy in the end. Although I'm honestly still wondering what happened Dante. That poor dude, I need some answers there. Other than that, I'm pleased. Good job Richelle, you keep me entertained.