this book was a very nice surprise. I didn't remember reading any of Reynolds books and I didn't know what to expect... But, oh boy, was this worth it.
The price for this book is about the same as any other Paranormal Romance with some standing. After reading the book all I can do is say that the price was right.
The cover is one of those 'let's just put a half naked man on the cover so women will buy it' things... I mean sure it worked! But I always love it when covers are just that bit more. That being said, I have to admit that the half naked man thing is a good way to identify this books as an ADULT novel... I wouldn't mind teens reading this.. But high teens... 16-19. Definitely not a book to reccomend to your 13 years old daughter!
I like the Cyn as a person, going way beyond her role in the book or he standing towards Raphael.. I just like her. I feel like I can identify myself in her which is always a good thing in books. It causes you to be more capable to feel the character's emotions.. See them more as real people and not just words in a book.
Raphael is like.. Yeah kind of a douche.. But it's like a normal deal in most vampire novels right? Old grumpy vampire had a shit life then turned vampire, was weak, didn't have any power and now he's the allmighty lord and has forgotten what it's like for people to be treated shit and he's so used to people being scared of him that he just does whatever he wants without thinking about feelings... I think you get my flow.
The one thing in the book I wouldn't have minded more attention to is a built up in how they feel and why they feel it.. There is this carnal desire but the underlying emotions, the love, is left a bit in the dark.. i have finished the book and I still don't know why Cyn loves Raphael other then his body and his total awesome vampire strength..
All I all I loved this book though, it's a great step-up towards wanting to read the second book, I CRAVE to know what happens next, how Cyn will feel, what Cyn will do, What Raphael is going to do about the.. euhm... situation...
I would say it was the perfect first novel for a series!
I do find however that there could have been some more focus on the story, on the events that take place and into developping them.. Right now the main story line is nothing less or more than Raphael and Cyn getting the hots for eachother, the reason why they met and Cyn's purpose feel like it's just the background line sort of thing.. Which actually considering it isn't a bad thing because it is a Novel...
Other than just liking the Protagonists, I very much enjoyed, loved or hated the bystanders in the book and how they're allowed to have a small but significant part in the story without upsetting the balance.
Price: 2
Cover: 1
Characters: 2
Story: 1.5
Overall: 1.5
Giving this book an 8 feels right... It's like.. Not the book that changed my life and I will carry with me forever but it was sooooo much better than half the books I've read!
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