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Saturday, 5 March 2011

A Review for This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Posted by Donna 

Published Date: 22nd February 2011
Read Date: 4th March 2011
The Blurb: Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance . With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumours abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally"—the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war . . . to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.


Review: This was another great book to add to Jeaniene Frost collection of The Night Huntress Series.


It was so great to be back with all the characters and all though, things have changed with certain ones, I think it make the story that much better. 



I've seen a few reviews around that people thought this book was a little mellower than previous ones. But for me, I loved it just as much.  I'm quiet glad that there wasn't all the drama from previous books and glad that Cat & Bone's relationship can develop and become even stronger through out the story.  There were quiet a few romantic parts with then and I'm so glad that we got to see that side of them.


I believe this story still had a bit of everything. It has action, romance, excitement and it was very emotional in parts. The story line had twists and turns that I did not expect and I loved how Jeaniene was able to tie all the new characters into the story too. I'm so eager to find out where the next book is going to take us with that small cliffhanger at the end - poor Don. 

Overall, I loved it & I love Cat & Bones. I can not wait to read more of there story in the future. 


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Posted by Jessica 
Date: February 22nd, 2011
Finished Date: March 20th, 2011

The Blurb: Danger waits on both sides of the grave.
Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance . . .

With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally"—the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war . . . to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.

The Review: I enjoyed this one, the reason for the 4 stars is because it just lacked in some places unlike the others. I found myself trudging through this one slowly. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed this book. I just though the others were better.


I love that we're reunited with Cat and Bones from page one-Cat having Bones chained to a wall is really funny. Cat is very much in charge in this one which was a nice change. All the other secondary characters return, Vlad Tepesh is especially funny in this book, relieving Bones of some of his funniness. 

The situation with Don, shows Cat in a vulnerable side proving she hasn't quite lost her humanity. Very sad, but the end of the book shows that Don isn't done yet which is awesome to see :)

I don't really have much more to say, except that This Side of the Grave is another great addition to the Night Huntress series, and I'm looking forward to One Grave at a Time in the autumn to continue Cat and Bones' journey. 

Read it!


Wednesday, 2 March 2011

A review for First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

Posted by: Jessica
Rating: 4/5 stars
Published Date:9th Febraury 2011
Read Date:  1st March 2011
Blurb:  Because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost.


Review: I recently finished one of the spin off books to Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress books.


Here's a few words....

I'd heard mixed reviews about this and so my expectations weren't that high. However I was surprised to see how much I enjoyed this book. The storyline was good and I like the whole Spade & Denise love. Although I don't like reading from 3rd person that much, Jeaniene managed to convey both the feelings of Spade and Denise throughout. Both of them fighting against their feelings, which ultimately is a waste of time as its clear throughout that they belong together. Not once did Frost allow Denise to forget Randy and not once did Spade forget Giselda. This is why this story works, our main characters learn to love each other based on attraction and the common loss they both went through, all be it about 250 years apart. 

Denise went through some major growth over the 5 week period that the book is set in. Well done Denise :)

We get to see a new side to Spade. He managed to maintain his gentlemanliness throughout, whilst also conveying the animal inside him. His s*x scenes are amazing (MAN DOES HE KNOW HOW TO TEASE) *cough* shower scene *cough*.


Seeing Cat and Bones (my 2 fave couple) reduced to secondary character level, didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. In the end I was just pleased that they made an appearance :)

I do much prefer the original Night Huntress novels, I found these were just a good short read to pass some time. 

Okay I'm done. Its one of the better reviews I've done compared to all the rest. Can't think why though. Ahh well. 

Read it. Its pretty good :)






 
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