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Liked It “This reminds of the Black Dagger Brotherhood but it focuses on different nightwalker races and is a great read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I practically struggled with this book and it just wasn't as good as the first book in this series, Jacob.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“He has been in self isolation for many years. Magdelegna is the beloved little sister of the King and a mind demon. She had survived a summoning and now everyone wants to make sure she isn’t crazy. Not all demons need a druid, some imprint. He is cool, clam, and never wrong. Then he tries to tell her that. Guess who won. As the two drive into their new found relation ship, her best friend Isabella is attacked and Gideon goes to check out the other nightwalkers. The attacker is in their own back yard, but will they catch her?”
Jourdan W wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This reminds of the Black Dagger Brotherhood but it focuses on different nightwalker races and is a great read. ”
Essie wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“not as good as jacob, but the story line is wonderful.”
Adele A wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This one is my least favorite in the series but still good.”
Laura P wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book was ok, the only thing letting it down was the ridiculous purple prose. Some passages felt like the author had used a thesaurus to write them. If you like your romance a little earthier then this series isn't for you.”
Anna C wrote this review Monday, June 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“3.75 Stars”
Kainani wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I couldn't wait for Lena's story after reading about her in Jacob and it was better than I was expecting. I loved this book as well as this series!”
Heather F wrote this review Monday, June 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought the story itself was a little slower than Jacob, but it was just as good. I really enjoyed the fact that this book really introduced the rest of the Nightwalkers races - vampires, were people...and it seemed to open things up for future books. I've only read the first two books in this series, but they have made me a huge fan of Frank, and I will continue to read her books. ”
Stephanie wrote this review Sunday, June 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I practically struggled with this book and it just wasn't as good as the first book in this series, Jacob.”
Queenie C wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Nine years ago Gideon, the oldest of Demons, the Ancient medic of his race, has committed (in his eyes) the unpardonable sin of succumbing to the cursed moon of Samhain and claimed Magdelegna, the youngest sister of the Demon King. Their embrace was nothing more than a heated kiss, but still, he went into self-imposed exile for the better part of a decade.
Alathea Wright wrote this review Tuesday, April 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Now he's back, braving her mistrust and acerbic insults, but Destiny has something "wicked" in store for the two Demons. During a routine exam, the two become Imprinted, melding their souls, hearts, and (somewhat) bodies together in a ritual as old as time.
Gideon and Magdelegna now must come to terms with their Fate, the desire they feel for each other, and their blossoming feelings all in the midst of a full-blown battle between human necromancers and the Nightwalkers...
How come in every series there has to be an old "geezer" with silver eyes? First, there was Christine Feehan's Carpathian Gregori Daratrazanoff, then came Sherrilyn Kenyon's leader of the Dark-Hunters, Acheron Parthenopaeus, and now Gideon, the Nighwalker. Unlike his "predecessors", he also has silver hair combined with his mercury/silver eyes.
Actually, Gideon was a little too similar to before mentioned Gregori, both in age and abilities (Gregori is an Ancient healer, Gideon is an Ancient medic) to be deemed original. Also the scene after the attack in Jacob's home was a rather flat mirror reflection of a scene with Raven and Gregori in Dark Desire. Another similarity between these two series (Carpathians vs. Nightwalkers) is the "battle" between the Demons (and other dark creatures) and the humans.
I don't know whether that was an intentional tribute, or the only way the author saw that could create a decent enough conflict.
That uncanny similarities apart, this was yet another good story. The past characters (Jacob and Bella) mixed rather nicely with the current and future ones, making yet another great example of Ms. Frank's ability to have them all in the same book, yet not "crowding" each other. Also the bigger picture (the animosity between Nightwalkers and humans) was nicely woven into the main story, resolving some issues that remained open from the previous book, and creating some more to propel the series forward...Nicely prepared ground for Elijah's story with the introduction of his heroine and the already obvious mixture of their emotions.
While Magdelegna has developed nicely throughout the story, the diplomat embracing her fierce and protective nature slowly yet effectively, I missed the same with Gideon. He didn't appear to struggle overly much with his newfound mate and emotions. For someone who's been alone for so long, he's adapted rather too quickly. But that's just my opinion. I find myself liking the stories where the man is literally brought to his knees by his woman. Gideon simply appeared to take it all in stride. Maybe it was his logical nature that made him see sense, but I really hoped he'd put up more of a "fight".
A big plus was the cutback on the lyricism of the prose. There were still too many internal musings, but not as few and not as "colorful" than in the previous book. The repetitions remain, alas. The "abuse" of the word mate and heavy fall of hair was molar-grinding-inducing.
All in all, a good book, with a plethora of various characters and a nicely developed plot (and universe). Not really a stand-alone per se, so I'd advise to start from the first book in the series ( Jacob) or a few of the scenes could draw a complete blank. ”
