Okay, can we please take a moment to squeal over this cover? Isn't it gorgeous?!? This is hands-down my most favourite book cover in quite some time. Everything is just so soft and romantic looking. Okay, cover-loving-squeal-moment-over...
Because I have now just started to seriously dip my toes into the world of adult paranormal romance I am still getting a feel for the genre and have yet to form a really concrete opinion of it. As a newbie PNR reader I did like the book quite a bit and as for hardcore PNR readers? Well, I think that you are in for a treat!
This book combined all sorts of paranormal critters in it, from angels to ghosts to seers to demons and I love it when an author doesn't just stick to one paranormal critter- I figure the more the merrier! But while I love lots of paranormal creatures being included in one story, I did feel like there were a few instances when there was too many plot elements going on in general (magical knife, magical keys, weird hallway, weird timeless area, garden of Eden type home, western town, etc.). I think that had all of the elements been toned down a bit I would have enjoyed the book a bit more (because less plot elements= less chance of me getting everything mixed up= less having to reread parts of the book).
I find Zoey to be a really intriguing character, not only is she super snarky/ sassy, but there is much more than meets the eye with her (specifically in her potential abilities). I thought that Alexander was also an intriguing character, I thought that it was really cute that he didn't fully understand how humans are to act and whatnot, plus, the guy is kinda smoldering.
I hope that India has plans for another book because I'd love to see how everything continues to develop!
This book will released on April 4th, 2011.
Rating: 7.5/10
I received this e-book from the author and was not compensated for my review (Thanks India! And thanks Carmel for the recommendation!).
I agree, that is a beautiful cover! Glad your venturing into the world of adult PNR, it's one of my very favorite genres. I like to have a break from some of the teen angst now and again and experience more mature relationships that usually have an entirely different set of problems. Sounds like this is a great read, and now I'm looking forward to meeting a "smoldering" Alexander:)
ReplyDeleteNever read an adult paranormal romance before but I kind of want to, just to see what it's like and if I would enjoy it. I'm not positive that I would... but I would have to read to find out! This one sounds like it would be a good one to start with. I also love when there are multiple paranormal creatures instead of just one!
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Look at me! I'm so freaking excited now. I hadn't heard of this book before and I'm loving the cover and the premise.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of all types of PN 'critter' (cute word) and a snarky protag are definitely what I like to read. Plus, I love to smolder over soldering guys. ;)
Oh I thought this was a YA. Hm... me needs some more steamy PNR. Yes I do! Thanks for the review. I may have skipped it thinking it was just another YA PNR.
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