Product Description
Zarek’s Point of View:
Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don’t suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.
Trust: I can’t trust anyone…not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wr… More >>
#1 by C. Cheek on April 14, 2010 - 3:21 am
If you like Sherrilyn Kenyon novels and know what you’re getting into, no doubt you’ll love this torrid and sexy love story of the oh so troubled hero and his oh so beautiful (and blonde, of course) love interest.
If you want a well written supernatural tale with elements of realism, try Charlaine Harris or Laurell K. Hamilton. Kenyon’s characters are more shallow than a papercut, and it hurts just as much to read about them. Zarek for instance, is supposedly 900 years old, but (despite being reminded of that every page) I jsut didn’t believe he could be older than seven. A spoiled, obnoxious seven. He lives in Alaska, but does Kenyon describe the breathtaking scenery or the rugged and fascinating people there? No, she just has Zarek whine about how poor, poor him, he has to live there. (Violins please.)
My sister recommended this series, and I tried, I really did, but every page has flat and pathetic dialogue that makes me cringe. If you like this kind of thing, you know who you are. If you’re not sure if you’ll like it or not, save yourself seven bucks and read somethign else.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Bethany L. Rogers on April 14, 2010 - 5:39 am
Honestly appalling and truly underdeveloped as a concept, the plot of this book had so much potential. At its core, it is a classic romance/thriller setup: the innocent heroine, driven to help the surly handsome man with his dark past even as he pushes her away. The author’s intention to spice up the conflict by developing her “Dark-Hunter” race and throwing in some mythological references is perfectly fine. The book could have been positively delicious if it were well-written at all.
The fact is that this author’s writing style is clunky, heavy-handed, and rife – no, DRIPPING – with cliches. Her dialogue is insultingly cliched as well.
This author personifies the reasons why so many people make fun of romance novels – it’s ill-concieved and badly written. The only thing the author seems to have spent time on are the sex scenes. She certainly didn’t research any mythologies or her setting (Alaska) …
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by K. Bergamo on April 14, 2010 - 5:55 am
Please don’t waste your money , this is the most boring book I ever read.
My classification is “minus 5 stars”.
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by C. Frank on April 14, 2010 - 6:17 am
Ugg- This was horrible. If you have any pity or compassion in you, skip this one! I can’t believe it’s in the romance section since I can’t remember a single part about the romance. I did not need to read in graphic detail about the horrors inflicted upon the hero as a small child – “maimed” would have covered it.
I’m so disappointed – I really enjoyed the other books before this one.
I’m throwing this one in the trash.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on April 14, 2010 - 9:16 am
First, I have to tell you all that I have been enjoying Sherrilyn Kenyon’s books and most especially this series. I was looking forward to Zarek’s story and I am not too disappointed in it. Simi and Ash are my favs. My reason for two stars: The story is quite predictable. We are given a good idea about who Zarek is in Talon’s story and this book sheds more light of course BUT it isn’t well written. Phrases like: ‘vengence is a dish best served cold’ and ‘I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it’ are phrases you find on t-shirts and what I would consider very poor attempts at humor. The fight scenes are too graphic, the intimate scenes are just as graphic and the balm to that is knowing the two main characters are falling in love. I have loved Sherrilyn Kenyon’s love scenes because they are really hot, but this time I was put off. This book is not an intelligent read. It is missing the energy of the stories that came before. I will continue to read Sherrilyn Kenyon books, I love her Dark Hunters – If the rest of the series unfolds like this book did, my reviews won’t get any better. If Ms. Keynon happens to read this: I have the greatest respect for you, I love that you are a writer and you share your craft with all of your hungry readers – Please slow down, and put your whole heart into it, don’t become a slave to contracts or obligations dictated by agents or publishing houses. We, your readers, love you and know what you are capable of. It is obvious to us that you love your characters and you enjoy bringing them to life for your readers, give your stories the kind of time you want to. All blessings to you.
Rating: 2 / 5