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saya85's review against another edition
4.0
http://vivereinunlibro.blogspot.com/2012/01/recensione-dark-pleasure.html
nim_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
3.5
Here we are reading a classic love story between a Vampire and a vampire killer. This story was published in 2006 originally and I can see how romance has changed a bit over the years. Consent is something the vampire (Sebastian) struggles with but I have to say he worked so hard at it. He is a reluctant vampire who was forced to become one. He hated his life and was prepared to die when Kaderin showed up to slice his head off. However, it never happened as it was soon evident that she was his “Bride” and the soulmate he needed. His heart starts thumping again and he’s now hooked. Kaderin has lived her life feeling NOTHING due to a “blessing” from a god. (She has trauma and this helps. Disassociate my friend. ) After a brief scene where they hump each other, she realizes that this is not what she wants and runs. Sebastian begins the chase and hunts her down all over the world while dodging the sun because he’s duh.. a vampire. He is a simp for her and it's glorious. She is the reigning world champion for the magic world’s version for The Amazing Race so she is off to do that while Sebastian follows after her like a puppy. His eagerness to help her is adorable. Did I forget to mention she is an older woman by thousands of years and a Valkyrie with super strength and speed? Anyway, the world this story occurs in is vast and I want to know more. The spice was spicing. These immortals are sassy and pretty modern. We have cell phones, helicopters, and blow dryers. The story moved quickly but felt like it was wrapped up too quickly. I wanted more angsty time before we reached the happy ending.
kristindh's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars for this one as well. I liked Kaderin more than Emmaline, but then not quite as much as Myst. I also liked that this one was a little bit more action oriented with the Hie (an immortal version of the Amazing Race) as the challenge, sending them around the world on a violent scavenger hunt. When Sebastian wasn't being Mr. Wimpy, then he was pretty awesome leading man. Though at times, it kind of felt like reading about the two class nerds who got hot and then fell in love with each other. Love Potion #9...anyone??? anyone???
damnspiffy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've tried so hard to get into the Immortals series, but struggled with the first entry. This one has everything I wanted, a nerdy virgin hero who is down bad for the heroine literally from the moment they meet, a murdery mean girl warrior experiencing emotion for the first time, an treasure hunt full of famous mythical objects...just so much good stuff. The pacing is FAST- I tore through this in one sitting. Ultimately I found the love story very compelling, with the smut (GOOD smut too) acting as moments to drive the story and the relationship forward.
zengoalie's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one more than the previous, granted I had some low expectations. There seemed to be less of the modern slang, simply because Kaderin was a warrior/no feelings for so long she seemed pretty much cut off from what all her sisters were doing. It made me like her more. I was invested in her competing in the Hie, I rooted for her. It was like one big roadtrip with a vampire magically appearing along the way. So much fun. I enjoyed it. Still up in the air if I'll continue this series, but we'll see who the next characters the focus will be on. I'm hoping Bowen gets a redo with his mate...
torance26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.25
tmarie01's review against another edition
2.0
This book was much better than the first but was still ridiculous. I’ll read one more in this series. Perhaps it gets better as it goes on.
hema_madavan's review against another edition
4.0
I like the author and this series and it is no wonder I like this book well.
Despite of a pattern and formula, this is an enjoyable read. Both the leads and all the characters are endearing.
This is second book in Immortals of Dark Series and follows the story of Sebastian Wroth, warrior and a vampire and Kaderin the cold hearted, a Valkyrie. Sebastian was a human warrior turned into vampire forcefully by his brother and does not want to live as a monster. Kaderin lost her blood sisters to a vampire that she spared in war so she is living a millennia in guilt and she hates vampires. She goes to kill him and she bloods him. From that fateful encounter, Sebastian tries everything he could to win her over. Kaderin participates in a hie (an immortal treasure hunt of sorts) determined to win the prize and he follows determined to win her.
Sebastian is such a gentleman, smart and thoughtful that you can't help but like him. And Kaderin is a badass heroine and is so cool as she starts to feel everything. Apart from the leads, Riora, Goddess who can be playful one minute and menacing the next, other valkyries made for favourite parts of the book. In addition to those, different tasks and backdrops in the hie, it was such an enjoyable read.
Despite of a pattern and formula, this is an enjoyable read. Both the leads and all the characters are endearing.
This is second book in Immortals of Dark Series and follows the story of Sebastian Wroth, warrior and a vampire and Kaderin the cold hearted, a Valkyrie. Sebastian was a human warrior turned into vampire forcefully by his brother and does not want to live as a monster. Kaderin lost her blood sisters to a vampire that she spared in war so she is living a millennia in guilt and she hates vampires. She goes to kill him and she bloods him. From that fateful encounter, Sebastian tries everything he could to win her over. Kaderin participates in a hie (an immortal treasure hunt of sorts) determined to win the prize and he follows determined to win her.
Sebastian is such a gentleman, smart and thoughtful that you can't help but like him. And Kaderin is a badass heroine and is so cool as she starts to feel everything. Apart from the leads, Riora, Goddess who can be playful one minute and menacing the next, other valkyries made for favourite parts of the book. In addition to those, different tasks and backdrops in the hie, it was such an enjoyable read.
exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition
4.0
Tropes/Themes:
-MF paranormal romance
-Vampire Hero x Valkyrie Heroine
-Hate to love
-Fated mates
-“Touch her and die” hero
-Badass/independent heroine
-Book #2 in an interconnected standalone series
So good!! I loved Sebastian so much. I would recommend either skipping book #1 or just looking past the dub con, because this next installment was worth it.
Story: 4/5
Audiobook: 5/5 (narrated by Robert Petkoff)
Length 10h52min
-MF paranormal romance
-Vampire Hero x Valkyrie Heroine
-Hate to love
-Fated mates
-“Touch her and die” hero
-Badass/independent heroine
-Book #2 in an interconnected standalone series
So good!! I loved Sebastian so much. I would recommend either skipping book #1 or just looking past the dub con, because this next installment was worth it.
Story: 4/5
Audiobook: 5/5 (narrated by Robert Petkoff)
Length 10h52min
red3horn's review against another edition
This was so much fun.
I loved the race.
I adored Sebastian and firmly believe his almost 7foot former knight now a vampire self needs to get in my pocket so I can protect him forever.
And yet, I want him to stay with Kaderin and do all sorts of dirty things together in bed because these two are smoking hot.
The narration was good. Though the voice for Regin reminds me of Bruce from Kids in the Hall and the "My Pen" skit. I definitely won't be listening to her book and will read instead.
I loved the race.
I adored Sebastian and firmly believe his almost 7foot former knight now a vampire self needs to get in my pocket so I can protect him forever.
And yet, I want him to stay with Kaderin and do all sorts of dirty things together in bed because these two are smoking hot.
The narration was good. Though the voice for Regin reminds me of Bruce from Kids in the Hall and the "My Pen" skit. I definitely won't be listening to her book and will read instead.