I'm getting tired of the whole control thing. Come on already--break it. ( )

I liked this one more than the first, it's still a little predictable but there was more world building and I empathized more with Mira.

As in the first book some questions were answered at the cost of more being created, this one at leas has a resolution, one thing that bothered me in the first was that it just ended, with no clear conclusion to the storyline.

Now I really hope the origins of Danaus is better explored in the future books, no one likes a tease Jocelynn. ( )

I am two books into this series and already in love. I just can't get enough of these UF/PNR meshes. This book has a UF feel with enough of the sensual not to be a tease. I love the characters, the drama, and the plot of this book....so basically everything.
I think Mira is pretty bad ass as well as Danaus. We find out what he is in this book and I get kind of angry because he is (not going to tell you) something that everyone she be shunning, not him getting to shun everyone else. I also got mad about half way through the book when he did something that just wasn't kosher, with Mira or with me. I was totally feeling the same thing that Mira was feeling as I was reading. This author has that ability, so watch out.
There is also a scene towards the end that is a little like, wtf? I get why it's there but I also am thinking the author needed to throw some smex in there. I listed the few things that pinched my nerves but that doesn't mean I don't adore this book. They already set it up for the next book and I can't wait to see what will happen in Mira's world next.
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In the beginning, I was very pleased with this book. There's a certain poetic sense to Jocelynn Drake's writing, and at first it's quite nice. Her vampires are pretty cool, appropriately insane, and the rest of the urban fantasy world is nicely fleshed out and interesting. The plot is engaging. Mira is actually pretty cool and rather original. I've always liked how she's already super old, super used to the world, and super talented with her special gifts.

But after a while... it just got old. Drake has this weird habit of recapping the book as she goes along, so it feels like we're constantly getting flashbacks to the previous chapter. Eventually it all starts to get tedious and I begin wondering just how much I care about the fabric and color and style of every character's wardrobe and how intense their eyes are. There's only so much play-by-play description I can take, honestly.

But still, it actually is a pretty good urban fantasy book. I definitely wouldn't label it paranormal romance, and I definitely appreciate that there's actually a cool plot and it's not focused on Mira's love life (if she even has one). Despite it's tediousness, I would still recommend it and I'm still going to continue the series if possible. ( )

Just as good, so far planning to continue on with the series. ( )