Since I posted a review on the first three official Dark Hunter books and am calling them books two to three, I thought I should post a review on the unofficial book one, Fantasy Lover.
Fantasy Lover is connected to the Dark Hunter series, but isn’t a Dark Hunter novel.
Huh?
Okay, from what I understand Ms. Kenyon wrote the book to test the waters. She didn’t think her vampy thing would fly so she tossed out Fantasy Lover, a book about a half god stuck in a book who is has been cursed for eternity to be a pleasure slave for women.
Sounds blah doesn’t it?
When I picked up the book thinking it was book one in the Dark Hunter series I was expecting something quite different from what I got. Grace and Julian were um, not what I expected, but I have to say the book was enjoyable. I spent the whole time wanting something else, but that’s not the books fault. I was tossing it back expecting cherry cola and getting peach iced tea. The iced tea didn’t suck I was just expecting something entirely different.
So, here’s the thing. Read the book only if you want to. It’s not a requirement to the series. Having said that though, I suggest you read the book.
For one, Julian is the next main character’s best friend. Kyrian and Julian go way back. The tie in to Fantasy Lover in Night Embrace is sweet, creates a feeling of connection in the reader and makes you understand Kyrian better since in Fantasy Lover, Julian reflected on him quite a bit.
Plus, the duo are mentioned here and there in the next installments I’ve read.
I also have a notion that they may show up when we see Valerius again. (I’m assuming his story is coming up because he’s Zarek’s brother and the son of the man who killed Kyrian in his human life. Didn’t I tell you you’d need a score card?)
Basically, Fantasy Lover is a good, quick read, with the paranormal laced in, but not on the vampy, Dark Hunter level. Expect a more traditional romance story with some really nice sex scenes and some awesome flashbacks. Kenyon does a nice job giving you a sense of Julian’s past and I will guarantee you will like him, even if he’s not the “one” for you.
© 2008
Fantasy Lover is connected to the Dark Hunter series, but isn’t a Dark Hunter novel.
Huh?
Okay, from what I understand Ms. Kenyon wrote the book to test the waters. She didn’t think her vampy thing would fly so she tossed out Fantasy Lover, a book about a half god stuck in a book who is has been cursed for eternity to be a pleasure slave for women.
Sounds blah doesn’t it?
When I picked up the book thinking it was book one in the Dark Hunter series I was expecting something quite different from what I got. Grace and Julian were um, not what I expected, but I have to say the book was enjoyable. I spent the whole time wanting something else, but that’s not the books fault. I was tossing it back expecting cherry cola and getting peach iced tea. The iced tea didn’t suck I was just expecting something entirely different.
So, here’s the thing. Read the book only if you want to. It’s not a requirement to the series. Having said that though, I suggest you read the book.
For one, Julian is the next main character’s best friend. Kyrian and Julian go way back. The tie in to Fantasy Lover in Night Embrace is sweet, creates a feeling of connection in the reader and makes you understand Kyrian better since in Fantasy Lover, Julian reflected on him quite a bit.
Plus, the duo are mentioned here and there in the next installments I’ve read.
I also have a notion that they may show up when we see Valerius again. (I’m assuming his story is coming up because he’s Zarek’s brother and the son of the man who killed Kyrian in his human life. Didn’t I tell you you’d need a score card?)
Basically, Fantasy Lover is a good, quick read, with the paranormal laced in, but not on the vampy, Dark Hunter level. Expect a more traditional romance story with some really nice sex scenes and some awesome flashbacks. Kenyon does a nice job giving you a sense of Julian’s past and I will guarantee you will like him, even if he’s not the “one” for you.
© 2008
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