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Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1)
Succubus Blues - Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1
Author: Richelle Mead
Succubus (n.) An alluring, shape-shifting demon who seduces and pleasures mortal men. Pathetic (adj.) A succubus with great shoes and no social life. See: Georgina Kincaid. — When it comes to jobs in hell, being a succubus seems pretty glamorous. A girl can be anything she wants, the wardrobe is killer, and mortal men will do anything just for a ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553818925
ISBN-10: 0553818929
Publication Date: 8/1/2007
Pages: 496
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 27 ratings
Publisher: Bantam Books Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
In this story of a reluctant succubus, Richelle Mead has succeeded in creating (yet another) fascinating world of demons, angels, vampires, etc. Georgia Kincaid is reminiscent of other such characters - the edge of Anita Blake meets the romantic longing of Sookie Stackhouse. Likeable characters and great storylines - it was a pretty quick read but I was sad when it was over - I'm looking forward to the next book!
myhotstylist avatar reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 7
VERY ENJOYABLE!

Georgina is a succubus that works in a book store and falls in love with her favorite writer. Only problem is, she cant date him otherwise she will drain is life force for her own energy. But there are bigger problems brewing....

Theres a terrible force thats attacking the immotals in the city. 2 Vampires, an Imp, a grungy looking Angel, and the local arch-demon (who shape shifts to look like John Cussac), and Georgina are all at risk. Georgie is next on the list, she has to work fast to uncover the truth about these attacks while playing a wild cat and mouse game before all hell breaks loose.

Overall i enjoyed this book to no end! What female wouldnt love to work in a bookstore, shapeshift her clothes, and have vampires for best friends! Gerogie is a solid character and the mystery was well written. There was a twist at the end that i didnt see comming, but im proud to say I had the killer guessed! The author really makes you care about the characters and i cant wait to read the rest in the series. I found myself rooting for her in the end!

I have already placed an order for the next books at my local book store. Well worth the money to buy instead of waiting 2.5 years on the wish list! You will not be dissapointed if you buy it directly from the book stores. Its a keeper in my opinion.

This book has everything: Angels, Demons, Vampires, Imps, Succubus, shape shifting, Book stores, Chocolate Mochas, Love, Sex, Romance, Mystery, Action and best of all Satisfaction. This book is a true winner!
mreneerouser avatar reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 127 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I read this book because I'm a huge fan of Richelle Mead. Hands down, she is one of my favorite authors. Like all her other work, I loved this book. Ms. Mead has this incredible way of making you like/love characters that you wouldn't normally find yourself liking. Once you start with this book, you'll want to have the other 3 books in the series available to you as they are very addictive. So, map out a weekend for reading and enjoy!
reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this book. It was very easy to get into and the story progressed at a very enjoyable rate. I really like Georgina and I think she is a hoot. The ending made me cry my eyes out but I was very happy with it. I can't wait for the next one.
ophelia99 avatar reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 2527 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I was really looking forward to reading this book. The Vampire Academy series is one of my favorite new series and I was hoping that Mead's first adult series would be just as engaging. I didn't find this series opener as engaging as Vampire Academy was and I thought the characterization was a bit weak. The world that Mead created is interesting though and the main character has to deal with interesting moral issues.

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus. Unfortunately she is a somewhat unwilling succubus; instead of corrupting good souls she tends to feed off of the bottom-dwellers of society, much to the disdain of her demon boss. Georgina likes to live as a human and holds a job at a book store. When immortals in the community start dying after they argue with Georgina, the demon and angel community wants to know how she is involved.

I wanted to love this book, but I really only found it somewhat engaging. Georginia has been alive for centuries yet she still seems to struggle with some basic interaction with humans; which I found a bit unbelievable. She is also an indecisive and weak character. She spent a lot of the book getting distracted and making decisions and then unmaking them. She also spent the majority of the book whining about her succubus nature and then giving into it and then whining that she gave into it. All in all I thought the main character left a lot to be desired. Georgina's bright spot was her sharp wit; which after reading Magic Bites, still wasn't nearly as sharp as Kate Daniel's.

The above being said, some of the side characters were worth meeting. Gerogina's demon boss was interesting and his angelic friend Carter also promises to be an engaging character. The book writer Seth has many dimensions to his character that are just starting to be explored. The world itself is also interesting; Mead's angle on demon/angel politics was engaging and I am interested in learning more.

All in all I was expecting more of an paranormal action book and what I got was a paranormal romance novel. The actions scenes are all but non-existent; in fact Georgina spends some of what could be the most intense action scenes oblivious to the world. There are sections where the book drags quite a bit and not a whole lot happens. Overall though the book was engaging and interesting to read. In fact I have to say that the last three or four chapters in this book really redeemed it and made me decide to read the next book.

I am trying to keep in mind that this was kind of the intro book to the series, so overall I think it was okay. I am interested in what the second book will bring, but still on the fence as to whether or not I will continue reading after that. I really like my paranormal books heavier on the action, than on the romantic side. This book was definitely more of a romance. It has potential to be more of an action type.

I really enjoyed Kate Daniels series more than this one so far. I also enjoyed Mead's Vampire Academy a lot more. Hopefully the next book will be better.
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reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 503 more book reviews
Eh.
I think given that the heroine is a succubus, you'd expect more to happen. She's like the anti-succubus. Hates her "job", doesn't want to have sex, had a lot of guilt about sex, love, etc.

There's a slow buildup to something, not sure what, with Seth, who is mentioned on the back cover. But it amounts to almost nothing and clearly is more a foundation for future books. I felt like the voice of Georgina (story written in first person) sounded exactly the same as Seth's, who was writing her letters via email.

It was hard to connect with any of the characters, nobody was particularly interesting until the end of the book. The villain was obvious right from the start. Considering the main character is a succubus, there is very little sex in the book and it is very tame. So not a romance, no sex, not a mystery, no action. Not really sure what this book wants to be.

All that said, I was drawn in by Seth toward the end, and have enough curiosity about what happens next that I'll probably read the next book. I guess that was the aim, just wish the journey had been more interesting.

Story telling - C
Romance - C-
Sensuality - C
reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
A page turner?
Well, I was skipping over the boring parts (like near the end when she searches for anyone who could be considered a "boyfriend", to make sure they're safe). But, there were also times when I could barely put the book down.

Decent confrontations, characterization, and mysteries both small and large. The series driving mystery is "how does a succubus settle down with someone she loves without draining away his life force??". She gets cryptic hints from a cryptic angel that happiness is possible.
I liked that angel, and might miss him if I don't return to the series.

Sometimes a good read is based on vicarious wish fulfillment. Who wouldn't want to be the center of attention, with succubus charisma? Never aging immortality and shape-changing sound good too, except for the damnation part. That's kind of a drag. The "damning mortals" part reduced my interest in the main characters and her friends.

In the end though, soap operas aren't my thing. It's a story of small time social interactions. A bad date matters more than the main character getting whooped in fights. We don't get to see the climatic battle, since the succubus is kissing and not paying attention.
katiebratt avatar reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 105 more book reviews
I loved this book. Smartly funny; sexy and a great plot to boot! Already on the list for the rest in this series!
scoobeee3 avatar reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on
Really enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading more in the series !
reviewed Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
This is a really great series. It's been too long since I read the first one to adequately review but I know I liked easy book better as I got into them. The character development and growth is perfectly paced and the final book ties up all the mysteries very satisfactorily. You won't be sorry if you stick with it and read them all. :)


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