A review by jeminijem
Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3.0
This book is the second in a series and I must say, I feel this book stands alone very well until the end, at that point it really screams part of a series as it sets up for the next novel. (The I'll get you next time gadget syndrome)
While the over all plot wasn't complicated albeit slightly predictable, it was nice to be forced to think for once.
Terri I found annoying. Because, while she is believable as a real woman; she's not as a special agent. She was suppose to be a field agent for years, but nothing Terri did screamed she had been working on solving crimes for as long as we're to believe she's been a special agent. NOTHING.
Nathan is very likeable if you're into the over-protective alpha males. He was very gentle and slow with Terri, but he stepped into the creep/paranoia over possessive zone several times in the novel.
The romance between the two is likeable, but very unbelievable that it happened in the first place.
As for the villains featured, they were your usual standard dog and pony show. Nothing new or different, but still very acceptable.
I got this for $3.99 at a local discount bookshop, and if I happen to walk across another in this series of books I'd buy it, but I won't be seeking them out.
While the over all plot wasn't complicated albeit slightly predictable, it was nice to be forced to think for once.
Terri I found annoying. Because, while she is believable as a real woman; she's not as a special agent. She was suppose to be a field agent for years, but nothing Terri did screamed she had been working on solving crimes for as long as we're to believe she's been a special agent. NOTHING.
Spoiler
The novel has her crying constantly that she can do her job, and even seems to poke fun with how much she tries to convince everyone she's capable when no, she's not. She makes rookie mistakes left and right, and she goes barreling into areas unprotected and with no "cop sense"Nathan is very likeable if you're into the over-protective alpha males. He was very gentle and slow with Terri, but he stepped into the creep/paranoia over possessive zone several times in the novel.
The romance between the two is likeable, but very unbelievable that it happened in the first place.
Spoiler
There are two steamy scenes in this novel, and it makes you wait for them. On a positive note, I did appreciate how the authors took the time to plug safe and smart sex.As for the villains featured, they were your usual standard dog and pony show. Nothing new or different, but still very acceptable.
Spoiler
One thing that did bother me, was every criminal was a rapist as well, the the novel made special care to note this, even though it served no real purpose except in Duff's case. I can only assume it's to make them seem more "bad" and to draw a larger line between them and Nathan who walks a thin line on if he's bad or good.I got this for $3.99 at a local discount bookshop, and if I happen to walk across another in this series of books I'd buy it, but I won't be seeking them out.