Helpful Score: 1
Karen Chance has a vivid imagination, I adore reading her books, BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER EDITOR??? This 500+ page book had a lot of bla bla bla fighting that should have been edited/shortened. Gone because they were confusing or just too much information. I wondered so often-->>> did anybody actually READ this before it was published? Did they think they'd be the only person who was confused and lost?? With a bit of editing it would have been a 5 star story... and once I finished reading it I went back and read the first 2 stories in this series, and it turned into a better story when I re-read it for the 2nd time and upped the stars. Yes I've read it twice, because it is a great series.
This is the third book in the Dorina Basarab series. I have really enjoyed the previous books in this series. I also read the first three books in the Cassie Palmer series, but stopped because I didnt enjoy them as much. This was an excellent and action packed book, but at times I got a bit lost in the politics...lets face it its been a really long time since the second book in this series released.
Dory is working with the Vampire Senate on uncovering a smuggling ring thats smuggling goods into our world from Fairy. At the beginning of the book she wakes up in a cage in a lab in full rage mode; luckily Louis-Cesare is there to fight her until she realizes shes been rescued. Dory has to unravel the mystery of what is going on, despite her huge gaps in memory.
This book saw a lot of character growth for a lot of characters. Dory learns a ton about her past. Her and Louis-Cesare definitely heat things up a bit. I have to admit I loved this...Ive been rooting for Dory and Louis-Cesare right from the beginning and am so excited to see them making some headway in their relationship.
Additionally Mircea is in this book a ton as well. A lot is uncovered about Mircea and Dory and their father/daughter history. Both make huge leaps in character growth in this book as well. It was wonderful to see Mircea and Dory start to have a true family relationship; some truly needed balance was brought into Dorys life for once.
Dory is one of my favorite urban fantasy heroines. She can be hilariously funny and there were a number of scenes in this book that had me laughing out loud. She is known for her dhampir rages that turn her into a killing machine that all vampires fear. We get to experience some of those rages in this book. Dory is also incredibly loyal and always very concerned about hurting those she loves. Oh, I should mention that she can totally kick-butt too.
The action scenes in this book are plentiful and incredibly well done. Thats part of what I love so much about this series. Lots of guns, and lots of kick-butt fighting scenes.
We get a good glimpse into Dorys home life as well which has become increasingly complicated. We also find out that Radu is claiming that Dory is his master; he is hilarious as well and added a lot to the story.
The book is engaging, fast-paced and very well written. My only complaint is that I got a bit lost in all the vamp politics at times. It has just been so long since the second book was released, I was having trouble remembering who everyone was and what their angle was.
Overall an excellent addition to this series. We learn a ton about Dorys past and see a lot of character growth between Dory and her father Mircea, we also see a lot of growth between Dory and Louis-Cesare. This book is action packed, at times hilarious, and full of excellent mystery. This whole series is highly recommended to those who love urban fantasy. I am eager to see what happens next and am hoping we dont have to wait years in between books this time!
Dory is working with the Vampire Senate on uncovering a smuggling ring thats smuggling goods into our world from Fairy. At the beginning of the book she wakes up in a cage in a lab in full rage mode; luckily Louis-Cesare is there to fight her until she realizes shes been rescued. Dory has to unravel the mystery of what is going on, despite her huge gaps in memory.
This book saw a lot of character growth for a lot of characters. Dory learns a ton about her past. Her and Louis-Cesare definitely heat things up a bit. I have to admit I loved this...Ive been rooting for Dory and Louis-Cesare right from the beginning and am so excited to see them making some headway in their relationship.
Additionally Mircea is in this book a ton as well. A lot is uncovered about Mircea and Dory and their father/daughter history. Both make huge leaps in character growth in this book as well. It was wonderful to see Mircea and Dory start to have a true family relationship; some truly needed balance was brought into Dorys life for once.
Dory is one of my favorite urban fantasy heroines. She can be hilariously funny and there were a number of scenes in this book that had me laughing out loud. She is known for her dhampir rages that turn her into a killing machine that all vampires fear. We get to experience some of those rages in this book. Dory is also incredibly loyal and always very concerned about hurting those she loves. Oh, I should mention that she can totally kick-butt too.
The action scenes in this book are plentiful and incredibly well done. Thats part of what I love so much about this series. Lots of guns, and lots of kick-butt fighting scenes.
We get a good glimpse into Dorys home life as well which has become increasingly complicated. We also find out that Radu is claiming that Dory is his master; he is hilarious as well and added a lot to the story.
The book is engaging, fast-paced and very well written. My only complaint is that I got a bit lost in all the vamp politics at times. It has just been so long since the second book was released, I was having trouble remembering who everyone was and what their angle was.
Overall an excellent addition to this series. We learn a ton about Dorys past and see a lot of character growth between Dory and her father Mircea, we also see a lot of growth between Dory and Louis-Cesare. This book is action packed, at times hilarious, and full of excellent mystery. This whole series is highly recommended to those who love urban fantasy. I am eager to see what happens next and am hoping we dont have to wait years in between books this time!
It's one of these books you really have to take your time to read because it can get confusing. Definitely read the other two books first.
It's very action packed and a bit wordy but that's Chance's style. There are a lot of moments of "How is she going to get out of that now?" I know I might ruin it for others by saying this but vampire zombies!!!! How cool is that?
I loved that Ray became such a central character in the book. He was comic relief as well as the brains in the operation. I didn't think I would like him when he first appeared but by the end of the book I was rooting for him.
I'm not sure I liked where Dory's character went in this storyline but I guess it was inevitable. The back and forth from Dory's mind and present time could get a little annoying. Surprisingly my favorite development was in her relationship with her father.
Well worth the read.
It's very action packed and a bit wordy but that's Chance's style. There are a lot of moments of "How is she going to get out of that now?" I know I might ruin it for others by saying this but vampire zombies!!!! How cool is that?
I loved that Ray became such a central character in the book. He was comic relief as well as the brains in the operation. I didn't think I would like him when he first appeared but by the end of the book I was rooting for him.
I'm not sure I liked where Dory's character went in this storyline but I guess it was inevitable. The back and forth from Dory's mind and present time could get a little annoying. Surprisingly my favorite development was in her relationship with her father.
Well worth the read.
