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“Not my favorite in the series but good nonetheless. ”
Sarah wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“After saving the world from his fiendish father's side of the family, Cal Leandros and his stalwart half-brother Niko have settled down with new digs and a new gig-bodyguard and detective work. And in New York City, where preternatural beings stalk the streets just like normal folk, business is good. Their latest case has them going undercover for the Kin-the werewolf Mafia. A low-level Kin boss thinks a rival is setting him up for a fall, and wants proof. The place to start is the back room of Moonshine-a gambling club for non-humans. Cal thinks it's a simple in-and-out job. But Cal is very, very wrong. Cal and Niko are being set up themselves-and the people behind it have a bite much worse than their bark...
Nisareen - So Much To Read So Little Time wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“This time around, Cal and Nico face off against the werewolf mafia. Like the first, this book is filled with snarky humor, brothers who would do anything for each other, gore, and wonderful mayhem.
Katrina Michaels wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Cal isn't like most of the other heroes you managed to share POV's with. Not that he's amoral exactly, not the way that he's an anti-hero, because he isn't. He's more a mercenary, and I guess, prey...
o8oyCe wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I imagine watching Supernatural with no bad acting and no overprotective father, and you have a similar version of Cal and Niko. They're close brothers, and they're trying to survive. Cal is the half-paranormal brother, but Niko is more dangerous. Cal is lazy while Niko is diligent... and the brains of the operation. I rather like their interaction
The references to classic literature and pop-culture in the book seems to be my downfall. Fortunately for me, google is my friend. I never actually read/watched Beowulf and it's a good thing I read some Shakespeare, way on the forced education here ;p
As for the supporting characters, I like Robin (what's not to like about Robin?) I could care less about Promise, and I really liked the way Cal handled George. (Niko is a given in the solid I like him department, there's something about unfailing family loyalty that gets me everytime... haha)
It took me three days to read the two books, not because it was a difficult read, and surely not because it was a bad read, but simply because the style was different from what I was used to, it exhausted me. Really exhausted me to read it.
No romance, fair action, and some really weird skips in the narration because of sudden fastforwarding in Cal's POV which gave me some "huh, what was that again" moments, but a must read.”
“Still a quite thrilling ride with some new adeventures for Niko and Caliban. Not quite as exciting as the first, but I'm still going to get the third book. :)”
Kaili H wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm really enjoying this series and I'm off to the third. It's ver much like Supernatural and a very good and quick read. ”
Crazy Lemur Lady wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“OH MY GOSH!! LOVE THIS BOOK!! LOVE THIS ENTIRE SERIES!!!! It's sickening how obsessed I am with Cal and Niko, but I don't care! If you've read any of these books, you'd know why!! ”
Antoinette P wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really funny characters in this series.”
Angie D wrote this review Tuesday, March 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Second book in the dark urban fantasy featuring human Niko & his half-elf brother, Cal. Like the first book Nightlife, this action packed adventure of the brothers living on the dark side of New York City fighting evil creatures takes all the glamour, eroticism and seduction out of those creatures normally found in this fantasy genre. This time the brothers find themselves fighting for their lives and friends while immersed in the mafia-styled Kin of the city’s werewolves. The series is dark, thrilling and contains heavy graphic violence. Not for the faint of heart. ”
Gayle H wrote this review Sunday, November 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“OK, one of the better urban fantasy/horror series; the characters have a little more depth than most, and the series doesn't seem to be descending into a sado-masochistic gore-fest. Yet, at least.”
Mrraow wrote this review Tuesday, April 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
