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  • It is dark, twisted and full of carnage, but it also beautiful, touching and full of hope.4

    Smash Attack WOW! This was definitely an interesting book, and it took me for a bit of a surprise. It is dark, twisted and full of carnage, but it also beautiful, touching and full of hope. I really enjoyed the world that Phoenix has built (and it will no doubt continue to expand in subsequent books). The setting is great (New Orleans is always a kick ass setting for PNR/UF) and the plot is intense. It is thrilling, horrific and a tad romantic. These three things don't usually mesh well together, but Phoenix makes it work. The book is alluring, compelling, passionate, amusing, intense and dark.

    While I am still a bit lost on the character's abilities/backgrounds (i.e. Maker/Unmaker), I am enjoying her take on vampires, fallen angels and the like. I really enjoyed learning more about Dante and Heather, and I actually cared about them early on. Phoenix draws you into her character's inner being, allowing you to experience their emotional turmoil and happiness. I grieved right along with them, and smiled when they were happy. I was amazed at how realistic they felt! Heather was proactive, tough, loyal but a bit impulsive. Dante was protective, loyal and fierce but also melodramatic and "pigheaded." Heather believes in keeping her promises but knows that promises aren't always able to be kept. Dante doesn't lie, ever, and doesn't forgive those who lie to him, ever. Also, the two main characters aren't the only bright stars in this world. Lucien, Von, Simone, Trey, etc. were also very integral in this story. The connection between Dante and Lucien makes my heart hurt immensely.

    I found the chemistry between Dante and Heather profound, as they were drawn to one another on a much deeper scale. True to Urban Fantasy, there is only a touch of romance between them and their one sex scene is one of the best I've read in the genre. It happens 300+ pages in, so the sexual build up may have something to do with it, but my eyes were wide and my heart was palpitating. I also loved that weaving in any form of sexual activity into the book - ménage à trois, hetero sex, gay sex, etc - was not off limits and was second nature to the world.

    The evil SOB in this book was one hell of a creep. He made my skin crawl. I also felt a twinge of sadness for him though (that would be the social worker in me) since he did not ask for that existence. However, he was still the president of Sickos R' Us.

    Conclusion: 4/5 Stars. It only gets 4 because it did not hook me, and I had to push through it a bit in the beginning. This was not due to boredom, but complete ignorance as to what Dante is - and this I am still not sure of! His past has been uncovered, but he is one mysterious creature. After things got rolling, I really enjoyed the plot. The social worker in me LOVED the ability to remain compassionate, fiercely protective and loyal despite horrific, painfully debilitating histories. I am a sucker for the tortured soul! I do wish I had book 2 in the series to read right away, but I guess I have to wait on it. by Smash Attack

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    Maybe Tomorrow? (www.maybe-tomorrow.net)3

    Beth A Rush of Wings is the first group read pick for Book Bloggers Anonymous. An online reading group started by Steph at Paper Cut Reviews.

    I was a little wary at first because it seemed like something out of my comfort zone. A FBI agent, a psychotic serial killer and a mysterious guy who also claims to be a vampire? Not usually something I'd pick up at the bookstore.

    But the great thing about being part of a book club is that you get pulled out of your comfort zone sometimes because other people are making your reading choices for you and that way you discover books you normally wouldn't look twice at!

    It's been a while since I've read a third person narrative and it took me a while to get used to it at first. I don't have a preference for either, though I am fond of first person, as I like to follow the story at the pace of the lead character sometimes, learning as they do.

    But I wouldn't let this stop you from picking up this book! I really enjoyed the way Phoenix laid out the plot line, letting us see all angles of the story through the narratives of the main characters.

    I'm still on the fence in my opinion of Dante; I can't put my finger on it. I did warm up to him as a character by the end, but I still can't make my mind up. I'm looking forward to reading more about his history and learning more about his unique â?~talents'. Plus it was refreshing not to read about a vampire who is centuries old.

    Heather I loved; there are not enough strong independent women in PN and UF books. Too many of them drop everything at the feet of their newfound loves. Heather's ability to stay true to herself and her principles made me respect her all the more.

    Final Thoughts...

    I do feel there's a lot to explore, - Lucien for example, I'd love to know his story. I'd also like to see more of the vampire's world explored more. Plus I'd like to find out more about Heather's background (maybe I should just write a wish list?)

    During the opening chapters I did feel a little lost. Like something had happened that I'd missed. Though this feeling quickly disappeared as I read on. I can imagine some people would find this a little off putting.

    There's also a glossary at the end of the book that maybe, could have done justice at being placed at the start of the book. Even though I'm Welsh and can speak a handful of Welsh words (the language some of the names are based on) I butchered the pronunciation and the glossary would have been a help.

    In the bigger scale of things these are minor factors and by no means take anything away from the book. It's an interesting premise and I can't wait to see more of this world explored in the next book. by Beth

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