Review: Intoxicating!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2011
Don't begin reading this book if you intend to put it down and pick it up later. I will bet that you will find it as impossible as I did to do that.Author Poppet takes you gently and then propels you into a journey: not merely a reading experience.The rich characterizations of Dusan, Ashur, Gregori and the beautiful Aine held me captive.The ever present flicker of humor tantalizing and adding to even the bloodiest of encounters.Dusan...Who or what is he? He takes souls from his conquests with a touch of his lips...souls that were unhappy in life find joy in his protection.To say too much would spoil this for you and it is far to good a read to do that.Take the journey with Dusan. Author Poppet has crafted a tapestry here. Rich in description and the ever present understanding nudge and wink at human nature in all its tarnished ugliness.The pacing is fast, relentlessly so, I found myself holding my breath as I read, only to release it thankfully when scenes allowed me to.This is not horror, nor is it fantasy is is a marvelous blend of genres, taking you into each beautifully woven scene and showing you the depths of despair and the crushing futility of love.Has Dusan met his Nemesis in his beloved Aine?And what of Gregori? The Phoenician priest, why does he hunt Dusan so relentlessly? What possible interest could he have in the Human Aine?She is on his hit list! But why?I can say little more without spoiling this book. Suffice it to say that I am delighted to own a copy, and have no hesitation in recommending it to people who enjoy excellent writing, and a fast paced story layered with intrigue, humor and passion.This is a Five star read.