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gazeboreader's review against another edition
2.0
2.5. So, this was a book club book. I don’t normally read romance (though this is not strict romance) and I definitely do not read anything related to paranormal, psi driven topics - so a novel about a killer with a paranormal murder weapon, a psychic therapist who can help you with your dreams scapes and talking to ghosts who has a romance with another psychic investigator was way out there for me. It was an interesting story and I like the characters but it just wasn’t my cup of tea . I can understand the draw, but it is not a series I will continue with, only because of my personal tastes.
judythereader's review against another edition
4.0
I very much enjoyed this book over the previous one in this series. I had felt like she was recycling. Using old themes and plots with no connection to the worlds she had created. Well those worlds meet in this one and it very much worked for me.
maggietoussaint55's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a sucker for all of Jayne's books. Sometimes I get so excited about them that I'm a little disappointed when I sit down to read them because my expectation level is so darned high.
This is the second dark legacy book I've read, and this isn't my favorite series she's done by any means, but nothing is wrong with it. It's just different. There seems to be a lot more talking and a lot less action. Again, nothing wrong with that kind of book.
And it was a bit odd to read something that had a paranormal element and wasn't connected to her Arcane Society books - until she brought Fallon Jones in near the end of the story. I have a feeling she's world building again, folks. Who knows where we will go next!
For all my rambling, I enjoyed this book. And as a writer, one of the most fun things for me is to go back and deconstruct her books to find out how she did it. That's usually when I get sucked into the story again and realize I'll have to read it yet again.
And I paid a ton of money for this book thinking I would save it for holiday travels. Not so. I had to read it right away...
This is the second dark legacy book I've read, and this isn't my favorite series she's done by any means, but nothing is wrong with it. It's just different. There seems to be a lot more talking and a lot less action. Again, nothing wrong with that kind of book.
And it was a bit odd to read something that had a paranormal element and wasn't connected to her Arcane Society books - until she brought Fallon Jones in near the end of the story. I have a feeling she's world building again, folks. Who knows where we will go next!
For all my rambling, I enjoyed this book. And as a writer, one of the most fun things for me is to go back and deconstruct her books to find out how she did it. That's usually when I get sucked into the story again and realize I'll have to read it yet again.
And I paid a ton of money for this book thinking I would save it for holiday travels. Not so. I had to read it right away...
lowbrowreaderofzerof_cks's review against another edition
4.0
No-nonsense heroine, broody I-am-a-strong-man-and-show-no-weakness hero. I think the best point of the book was that hero finally (with some help) copped on that letting heroine to help with his issues does not make him weak and actually lays solid foundation of trust for the relationship.
Story flows quickly, a lot happens, no major stalling points.
Oh, and there's serial killers. Several. You're welcome.
Story flows quickly, a lot happens, no major stalling points.
Oh, and there's serial killers. Several. You're welcome.
fleurette's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very similar to the first in the series. Judson and Gwen are involved in the paranormal murder case. It was ok.
booksladycma's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun. I love the way Jayne's people interact. And I really liked the cat!
scubajen's review against another edition
4.0
Love the paranormal
The paranormal part was great. It took a bit of time to get the story moving, but it was a good mystery. I liked how it pulled the whole family together to work out the problems. Good story.
The paranormal part was great. It took a bit of time to get the story moving, but it was a good mystery. I liked how it pulled the whole family together to work out the problems. Good story.
musicalmuppet's review against another edition
5.0
As wonderful as the first installment. Judson and Gwen were brilliant characters, as was Max the cat. The links between this series and the Arcane finally connect and I can't wait for the next instalment to see how it develops. I reckon Emma will fall for a J&J member. This book had a brilliant plot, the twists were unexpected and gripping. The romance was lovely and they deserve each other.
reader44ever's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my most favorite authors, and her stories are always good. Judson and Gwen are excellent protagonists and their story was incredibly entertaining. I especially loved the tie-in to the Arcade series at the end. I can't wait for the next book in the Dark Legacy series, especially as I am hoping that it will be about Emma Coppersmith and that her love-to-be/mystery-solving-partner will be Gideon Barrett. :)