This is book one in Christine Feehan's epic "Dark" series. Not the best of the bunch, not the worst, it gives us a little taste of Feehan's immense universe as well a whole lot of romance.
Mikhail is the prince of a dieing race known as the Carpathians, a people with an endless array of magical abilities who drink human blood to survive. Carpathian males are charged with the protection of their race, both from human slayers and vampires. Vampires are Carpathian men who have lost their souls and turned evil. This happens because over the many years of their lives, the men loose color and emotion and become cold and disconnected unless they can find their one true love, their lifemate. Mikhail is shocked to find that his lifemate is in fact a human woman with psychic abilities, Raven--who has no awareness of his race's existance.
As previously stated, this book has a classic feel to it. It's simple and uncomplicated. I choose to say this rather then call it predictable, because in this case, knowing what's coming does not make the fall out any less beautiful. The romance between Mikhail and Raven is a true fairy tale.
The world that Feehan has built is truly unique and intricate. This first book only offers a peak at the wide scope of her ideas, but it's enough to keep you entertained.
Raven is pretty much the standard damsel in distress for the most part. Yes, she has an inner strength about her, but nonetheless much of the conflict involves her being rescued by Mikhail. If you like that sort of thing, then it's not a negative, but I would have preferred a stronger heroine.
This series is vast and overgrowing. It has it's ups and downs. I consider Dark Prince to be the necessary exposition to a much greater saga. I highly recommend it to paranormal fans.
Mikhail is the prince of a dieing race known as the Carpathians, a people with an endless array of magical abilities who drink human blood to survive. Carpathian males are charged with the protection of their race, both from human slayers and vampires. Vampires are Carpathian men who have lost their souls and turned evil. This happens because over the many years of their lives, the men loose color and emotion and become cold and disconnected unless they can find their one true love, their lifemate. Mikhail is shocked to find that his lifemate is in fact a human woman with psychic abilities, Raven--who has no awareness of his race's existance.
As previously stated, this book has a classic feel to it. It's simple and uncomplicated. I choose to say this rather then call it predictable, because in this case, knowing what's coming does not make the fall out any less beautiful. The romance between Mikhail and Raven is a true fairy tale.
The world that Feehan has built is truly unique and intricate. This first book only offers a peak at the wide scope of her ideas, but it's enough to keep you entertained.
Raven is pretty much the standard damsel in distress for the most part. Yes, she has an inner strength about her, but nonetheless much of the conflict involves her being rescued by Mikhail. If you like that sort of thing, then it's not a negative, but I would have preferred a stronger heroine.
This series is vast and overgrowing. It has it's ups and downs. I consider Dark Prince to be the necessary exposition to a much greater saga. I highly recommend it to paranormal fans.
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