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sharonsm_28's review
5.0
Actual Rating: 4.5
Thank you Sharon J for recommending this book to me. This was an incredible read. This was a story that involved a forbidden relationship between our main character and a vampire slayer. The king of the vampires was really hot. Everything was fantastic except for how fast the romance developed. The heroine had an fantastic sense of humor. I really loved this read. The story was fantastic. I can't wait to see what happens next. Overall, an amazing read.
Thank you Sharon J for recommending this book to me. This was an incredible read. This was a story that involved a forbidden relationship between our main character and a vampire slayer. The king of the vampires was really hot. Everything was fantastic except for how fast the romance developed. The heroine had an fantastic sense of humor. I really loved this read. The story was fantastic. I can't wait to see what happens next. Overall, an amazing read.
rihoward's review
5.0
5 mind blowing stars
I was recommended to read this book but had been leery as vampire romance is usually not my thing. Well, I can say I am a convert now because good lord this book was phenomenonal.
Isla is hands down my favorite character ever. Her one liners, movie references, and snark were Hilarious. I was torn between Thorne and Emrick. I could see the pull going either way for them.
This author created a world that was so realistic that If I was to discover this book with no previous knowledgeable, I would think that vampires were real.
Seriously, my mind is blown.
I was recommended to read this book but had been leery as vampire romance is usually not my thing. Well, I can say I am a convert now because good lord this book was phenomenonal.
Isla is hands down my favorite character ever. Her one liners, movie references, and snark were Hilarious. I was torn between Thorne and Emrick. I could see the pull going either way for them.
This author created a world that was so realistic that If I was to discover this book with no previous knowledgeable, I would think that vampires were real.
Seriously, my mind is blown.
meagan27's review
3.0
I don't really know how to rate this book. 3 - 3.5 Stars? Isla was annoying AF. Arrogant, sarcastic, (I like my characters funny but she made way too many jokes and was only serious ONE time!!!) she was conceited, mean, ah I just don't even know. She said she was hot, sexy, fashionable, bad ass ENOUGH!
I liked the story, it had some good moments and I'll prolly read book two for two reasons 1.) that fucking cliffhanger and 2.) its free. However I won't say it's my favorite.
I liked the story, it had some good moments and I'll prolly read book two for two reasons 1.) that fucking cliffhanger and 2.) its free. However I won't say it's my favorite.
library_breeder's review against another edition
5.0
Was surprised by this book, I liked it a lot. The only things I had trouble with was the main character's inability to utter a serious word. Everything out of her mouth is something sarcastic or "witty".
There isn't too much in the way of sex, it's there, and only mild. More like Kate Daniels. Although it is a big part of the relationship between the main characters. We have an opposites attract. Vampire/Slayer romance. A hint of love triangle, a bunch of situations where there is kill or be killed.
It is the first in a (so far) trilogy, the books are kind of hefty and don't really drag. That's just my opinion. A lot happens in a short period of time, but there are chapters with the heading "two months later" so it isn't like a month is being crammed in one book.
There is definite insta-love (on his side) after insta-hate (vampire/slayer). That kind of gets annoying. I was never a fan of the quick burn. Give the book a read, it's on Kindle Unlimited - the whole trilogy is, so if you have it it isn't a waste of money if you decide not to finish.
First time I read this author, so it was a total surprise. I only got it because the cover and the premise seemed good.
I am currently halfway through the second in the series.
If you can get over the heroines smart mouth you will probably enjoy the book. If you are turned off by it and are hoping it will change as the book goes on, it won't.
There isn't too much in the way of sex, it's there, and only mild. More like Kate Daniels. Although it is a big part of the relationship between the main characters. We have an opposites attract. Vampire/Slayer romance. A hint of love triangle, a bunch of situations where there is kill or be killed.
It is the first in a (so far) trilogy, the books are kind of hefty and don't really drag. That's just my opinion. A lot happens in a short period of time, but there are chapters with the heading "two months later" so it isn't like a month is being crammed in one book.
There is definite insta-love (on his side) after insta-hate (vampire/slayer). That kind of gets annoying. I was never a fan of the quick burn. Give the book a read, it's on Kindle Unlimited - the whole trilogy is, so if you have it it isn't a waste of money if you decide not to finish.
First time I read this author, so it was a total surprise. I only got it because the cover and the premise seemed good.
I am currently halfway through the second in the series.
If you can get over the heroines smart mouth you will probably enjoy the book. If you are turned off by it and are hoping it will change as the book goes on, it won't.
duvyna's review against another edition
2.0
I think the beginning of the book was pretty good but the middle was terribly slow and the ending kind of left me feeling meh. This is a character-driven story but all of our mc's could have been fleshed out better. There is/was? A love triangle and it is kind of a drag to the story. Overall I'm just glad I'm done.
bookishrona's review against another edition
3.0
It was good but needed more spice. Easy read though
gingerbookdragon85's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my...
There is no such thing as a love that encompasses both destruction and Resurrection, but that's what we have here.
Isla is fierce. Auburn red hair, lithe figure, an uncanny use of all sarcasm languages, and the title of immortal as a vampire. Her family hates her, wants her dead, and she basically scoffs at then, flips them off and continues down her merry way. I relate to that more than I feel I should.
Rhys book was extraordinary. I'm so ready to dive into the second one.
There is no such thing as a love that encompasses both destruction and Resurrection, but that's what we have here.
Isla is fierce. Auburn red hair, lithe figure, an uncanny use of all sarcasm languages, and the title of immortal as a vampire. Her family hates her, wants her dead, and she basically scoffs at then, flips them off and continues down her merry way. I relate to that more than I feel I should.
Rhys book was extraordinary. I'm so ready to dive into the second one.
britt_55's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kzimm2024's review against another edition
2.0
I am sorry, I really did not like this Authors writing style, it is so choppy and broken up. She starts with a thought and then vanishes into the backstory for a while and then re-emerges back to present. And then I am scrambling to figure out what the original scene was so I can catch up.
It literally made me angry, not in a frustrated at the character way, but in the broken cadence. Like I got seasick while reading. Its too much.
Granted, I was just coming off the masterpiece that is 'The Last Hour of Gann", but the writing style really throws me off. And I hated how she had these deep inner thoughts and then would answer so flippantly in conversation, just back and forth, back and forth, exhausting!
Sorry, huge nope.
It literally made me angry, not in a frustrated at the character way, but in the broken cadence. Like I got seasick while reading. Its too much.
Granted, I was just coming off the masterpiece that is 'The Last Hour of Gann", but the writing style really throws me off. And I hated how she had these deep inner thoughts and then would answer so flippantly in conversation, just back and forth, back and forth, exhausting!
Sorry, huge nope.