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Title: Bloodfever (Fever) (Fever)
ISBN: 1423341953
Author:
Karen Marie Moning
Publicate Date: 2007-10-16
Publish: 2007-10-16
List Price: $24.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: MP3 CD
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1: "Before, I had a weapon. Now I am the weapon."
Left hanging by the ending of Darkfever, I quickly made myself a cup of tea and plopped down on the sofa to start reading the second novel. Oh, what a rush!
BLOODFEVER quickly summarizes the events in DARKFEVER before continuing on with MacKayla Lane's investigation of her sister's savage murder and hunt for the Sinsar Dubh, a book said to hold the deadliest of all magic. The first chapter starts off with the local homicide investigator paying our heroine a visit. MacKayla realizes that the inspector has clued in on the Dark Zone, the place where she came face to face with her sister's murderer, the Lord Master. Not too long ago, she would have jumped at the chance to have her sister's case reopened, but her showdown with the Unseelies, which have left her badly injured, now have her fearing for innocent humans. As she struggles to convince the inspector that she is no longer interested in reopening the case, enter the enigmatic Jericho Barrons who deals with the problem. But when the inspector is found murdered the day after, Mackayla becomes the main suspect leaving her wanted not only by the Fae but her own kind too. Yet this is only the beginning.
The plot thickens as new characters are introduced and more complications are added. Why is Death stalking her? Can she trust Dani and the other Sidhe-Seers? What does V'lane, a Prince of the Seelie Court, really want from her? Paramount of all questions is who is Jericho Barrons and why does the Lord Master seem to fear him? So many questions, so few pages.
BLOODFEVER had me captivated from the word go. Karen Marie Moning weaves a world of magic, supernatural terror and gore. The characters are strong and fleshed-out. Everyone including the secondary characters have their special place in the novel adding to the convoluted world that Mac, our heroine with unwavering determination, inadvertently finds herself drawn in. If I liked Mac before, I found myself caring for her now which is a testament to the author's wonderful characterization. Dark, evocative, humorous, the saga continues as Mac gets more deeply involved in the brewing war to end all wars. Mac learns more about her origins and develops her powers adding to the mystery. This Southern Belle is certainly leaving her rainbow world of pastel and pearls for the darker world void of color and saturated with evil. The ending does not really reach a particular conclusion, yet rest assured that you won't feel cheated for it is clear that Moning has a clear grasp on the world she's created and knows exactly where the story is headed. There is more mystery to unravel and more powers to discover.
I enjoyed the first book, but BLOODFEVER has me hooked. Ms Moning, please keep them coming - and fast!
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2: Okay...yeah....
MacKayla lane travels to Ireland in order to seek a very important book to the fae, a book that is a million years old of the blackest magic ever. MacKayla is pursued by fae assassins and is forced to work with Jericho Barrons, a man that is as mysterious as he is hot. And that is not where her man trouble ends she's also pursued by V'lane a fae that can turn arousal into obsession. The world of the fae and the human race are growing closer together will MacKayla be able to protect that boundary or will evil get the upper hand?
Hmmm...yeah...okay...listen I have been a KMM fan for a very long time and I totally respect her need for stretching her creative muscle and venture forth. And for those that are new to KMM...this book and even series may entertain. There are elements here that just didn't work for me...personally and that is my issue (such as stories told in 1st person) and I know that those that enjoy this story are going to not take kindly to my opinion. However this story was a tad bit flat, there was a lot of potential here but yeah, flat is the only way to describe this read. Well, that an a wee bit of violence...combined with a sassier than likable heroine. So, if you're a long time fan, don't go looking for any of the magic of her Scottish series...you're not going to find that here. As long as you're willing to have an open mind and you can suspend reality you will be entertained.
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3: Way better than the first one
I am glad that I stuck with the series. In this book, Mac has grown up a lot and learned a lot more. She is still looking for the book with Jericho. But she is learning that everyone is playing for their own agenda. She starts trying to pay everyone to get to the book herself. Which blows up in her face when they come back on her breaking promises and such.
It does get side tracked. They are after the book, but it seems every time they turn around, something else is getting the attention. And, of course, fae V'Lane tries to get in her pants at every chance encounter. On one of these encounters, he takes her to faerie.
I do have to say that I don't know what to think of Jericho. It seems like there is going to be some kind of relationship besides teacher and student. But he is also such a jerk.
I am excited to see how the next book does.
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4: slow but interesting with disappointments
I was intrigued by this new venture by Moning. I've thoroughly enjoyed her Highlander series and couldn't wait to start the Fever books. The ending of the first book left me frustrated but I immediately picked up book 2. The slow pace of book 2 on the main plot points was distracting but enough newness was sprinkled in that I kept reading. However there are too many unresolved issues to keep me going from here. I'm ok with a series and the continuation of characters but there has to be some resolution for that satisfaction I want when I close a book. I'm not getting that with the Fever books.
As for character growth...I do like Mac but she's more likely to stumble into an answer than deduce it logically. That gets boring after a while.
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5: Action Packed!
The story continues right where it left off on the first book. There was no wrap up, no conclusion. Lets just say I immediately bought the third book when I bought the second book knowing there wouldn't be a conclusion with this book either.
Mac and Barrons are still working together. They are not too friendly to each other. Barrons is NOT a man. He's a something that Mac can't figure out but he keeps her safe so she'll deal with it.
Mac was investigating the Dark area near the bookstore and found a house. She found some of her sisters stuff in the house. She felt a pulling towards a warehouse behind the house. Inside she found a portal to the unseelie world being opened by The Lord Master, aka Alina's boyfriend. She's discovered there by Malluce the vampire. Barron's falls in and saves her. She ends up stabbing Mallue with the spear. (This might have happened in the first book.) Malluce is expected dead but there's no proof. Mac starts seeing a grimreaper like ghost thing following her around. One night it attacks her and it's Malluce. He kidnaps her, brutally beats her inches from death. Barrons finally comes to her rescue nearly too late. She askes him to feed her the half eaten Rhino-Boy off the slab. It has healing powers. Within 10 minutes she's fully healed and nearly as strong as Barrons. They pursue after Malluce. She wants to fight him. Barrons says ok but ends up jumping in to behead Malluce because Mac was enjoying herself too much. The second book ends in the same fashion: no ending.
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