Sherrilyn Kenyon did not disappoint. Night Pleasures was a fun frolic and the Fantasy Lover tie in is actually worth it. Well, for those who need to know. J
The novel, like so many paranormal romances follows the basic romance formula, but it’s not in your face. I didn’t sit through my read going “yada, yada I know, pain, love, betrayal. Okay, get on with it!!!” I actually wanted to know and actually had a few heartfelt “Oh my god I can’t believe…”
Of course I didn’t have to believe anything. I am reading a fictional book after all, but you know I wanted to believe. I sank into the main characters easily, wanted them to be happy, wanted them to persevere and…they did, or didn’t or????? Do all romances end on a happy note?
I don’t know you tell me.
Anyway, so far I'm liking this a tad better than J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood, which isn’t bad at all. Ward is an awesome writer and the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is well written and stood by it’s own truth. But…
But, Kenyon’s characters are more believable. (Yeah, because immortal vampires who dance around with the gods is soooooo believable.)
First, the names are not out of this world whacked in the head. I really, really had to struggle to get used to the names Ward tossed out, Vishous, Zsadist, Rhage… I didn’t get over it until book three and Ward herself noted the oddity of it.
Kenyon has some fantastic names, but those that might end up the name of one of your kids or a hippie co-worker. (Or more likely, one of your Ren Faire geek buddies.) Hunter, Talon, Kyrian, Jullian, Tabith, Acheron…some a little over the top, but hey they sound kewl.
Secondly, since I have to have one now that I set it up that way, secondly, the interactions with humans lets the reader fall into the sense that “This could be happening now.” And I really love that in a book. I really love when my imagination can take off and wonder if it’s all real.
And though some might scoff at the over the top romance genre style, at least these writer’s don’t ruin my literary Wa by suddenly making my fav vamp a rock star. (That’s right Anne, I’ll never forgive you for that. Do stick with your Christian books, because honey you really, really know how to ruin a grand story. Thanks for “preternatural” though. It’s a nice word. And grudglingly…you’re books were normally a great ride until the bitter end. And I do mean bitter, but I’ll get over it.)
Anywho ladies and vamps, I’m off to read Night Embrace. Here’s hoping Kenyon continues to deliver because my paranormal loving ass has already bought most of the series.
For the reading order and anyting Dark Hunter visit http://www.dailyinquisitor.com/hunter/intro.htm
The novel, like so many paranormal romances follows the basic romance formula, but it’s not in your face. I didn’t sit through my read going “yada, yada I know, pain, love, betrayal. Okay, get on with it!!!” I actually wanted to know and actually had a few heartfelt “Oh my god I can’t believe…”
Of course I didn’t have to believe anything. I am reading a fictional book after all, but you know I wanted to believe. I sank into the main characters easily, wanted them to be happy, wanted them to persevere and…they did, or didn’t or????? Do all romances end on a happy note?
I don’t know you tell me.
Anyway, so far I'm liking this a tad better than J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood, which isn’t bad at all. Ward is an awesome writer and the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is well written and stood by it’s own truth. But…
But, Kenyon’s characters are more believable. (Yeah, because immortal vampires who dance around with the gods is soooooo believable.)
First, the names are not out of this world whacked in the head. I really, really had to struggle to get used to the names Ward tossed out, Vishous, Zsadist, Rhage… I didn’t get over it until book three and Ward herself noted the oddity of it.
Kenyon has some fantastic names, but those that might end up the name of one of your kids or a hippie co-worker. (Or more likely, one of your Ren Faire geek buddies.) Hunter, Talon, Kyrian, Jullian, Tabith, Acheron…some a little over the top, but hey they sound kewl.
Secondly, since I have to have one now that I set it up that way, secondly, the interactions with humans lets the reader fall into the sense that “This could be happening now.” And I really love that in a book. I really love when my imagination can take off and wonder if it’s all real.
And though some might scoff at the over the top romance genre style, at least these writer’s don’t ruin my literary Wa by suddenly making my fav vamp a rock star. (That’s right Anne, I’ll never forgive you for that. Do stick with your Christian books, because honey you really, really know how to ruin a grand story. Thanks for “preternatural” though. It’s a nice word. And grudglingly…you’re books were normally a great ride until the bitter end. And I do mean bitter, but I’ll get over it.)
Anywho ladies and vamps, I’m off to read Night Embrace. Here’s hoping Kenyon continues to deliver because my paranormal loving ass has already bought most of the series.
For the reading order and anyting Dark Hunter visit http://www.dailyinquisitor.com/hunter/intro.htm
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