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raisinghelvetica's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cokimberly's review against another edition
1.0
Ugh. I haven't stopped reading a book halfway through in ages, but I just can't bring myself to finish this.
I love faeries, particularly dark interpretations of them, and that was enough for book one. Even then, the narrator irritated me and the romance seemed lame at best, but hey, faeries! So I picked up book two (twice even, as I tried to read it about a year ago and quit a few chapters in). But after half a book and hardly any action, I'm abandoning the attempt. The writing is divided evenly into thirds: summarizing every single thing that happened in the first book, reflecting on how much the character's life has changed and how different she is, and last and certainly least, actual forward plot movement. The protag annoys me, but I can get past that and still end up loving a series. But I can't get past horrible pacing, and the constant rehash of previous events finally made me snap.
I'll still recommend this occasionally at work, as so many of my friends love the series and it seems to get positive reactions from most paranormal fans. But for me personally, two tries is more than enough. Done.
I love faeries, particularly dark interpretations of them, and that was enough for book one. Even then, the narrator irritated me and the romance seemed lame at best, but hey, faeries! So I picked up book two (twice even, as I tried to read it about a year ago and quit a few chapters in). But after half a book and hardly any action, I'm abandoning the attempt. The writing is divided evenly into thirds: summarizing every single thing that happened in the first book, reflecting on how much the character's life has changed and how different she is, and last and certainly least, actual forward plot movement. The protag annoys me, but I can get past that and still end up loving a series. But I can't get past horrible pacing, and the constant rehash of previous events finally made me snap.
I'll still recommend this occasionally at work, as so many of my friends love the series and it seems to get positive reactions from most paranormal fans. But for me personally, two tries is more than enough. Done.
readingrenbo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lisa_bookreads's review against another edition
5.0
Holy crap!!!! If you haven't read the Fever series yet, please start. You don't know what you are missing.
I am blown away by Karen Marie Moning. I always enjoyed her work in the past but I am now enthralled in her new style of writing. She has transformed from a good writer to an extraordinary one. The proof is in the pudding, just read it.
"Bloodfever" is the second installment of this great series. It is written so eloquently. Her writing and descriptions produce so much emotions. The storyline is flawless, in my opinion, and captivates you instantly.
"Bloodfever" is one of those stories that you will be completely engrossed into that when you finish reading you will be disappointed to realize you just read a book of fiction and it's time to get back to your normal boring life.
I am blown away by Karen Marie Moning. I always enjoyed her work in the past but I am now enthralled in her new style of writing. She has transformed from a good writer to an extraordinary one. The proof is in the pudding, just read it.
"Bloodfever" is the second installment of this great series. It is written so eloquently. Her writing and descriptions produce so much emotions. The storyline is flawless, in my opinion, and captivates you instantly.
"Bloodfever" is one of those stories that you will be completely engrossed into that when you finish reading you will be disappointed to realize you just read a book of fiction and it's time to get back to your normal boring life.
lucyblackbirdreads's review against another edition
5.0
Ohgawd that cave scene.
The last lines between the two of them.
THAT CAVE SCENE.
Yea, that's all I've got.
THAT CAVE SCENE though....
The last lines between the two of them.
THAT CAVE SCENE.
Yea, that's all I've got.
THAT CAVE SCENE though....