Review: MUCH better than book 1- fast and fulfilling para-romance read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2011
NO SPOILERS or plot summaries. Recommendations included.HIGH LEVEL: Book 2 in Ms. Somers' gargoyle spin on paranormal romance that starts withPrimal Hunger: Pendragon Gargoyles, Book 1. I think a good argument could be made to read this book BEFORE book 1, and treat book 1 as a side trip. Book 2 is definitely a better developed story. The magic in this series is rich and multi-faceted and provides a new interpretation of standard paranormal fare, plus some Arthurian legends. The romance itself is lusty AND romantic. The characters are strong. Light read- fun atmosphere.PLOT: Fast paced- a little too fast perhaps, but a wild ride. This read a little like a Kresley Cole "Immortals After Dark" tale, and since I'm a HUGE fan of that, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The attraction was done well with some truly steamy scenes- nothing too over the top, no BSDM or anything crazy, but still very hot. More time was spent filling out the larger world and it was time well spent- it seems to be a highly creative universe Somers came up with, providing lots of potential for future stories.CHARACTERS: Sorcha and Cale were both strong, sympathetic characters. I was immediately drawn to both of them. The supporting characters are also fun and vivid. All of them are characters I want to see more of.BOTTOM LINE: Recommended- I'm giving 5 stars because while yes, the story could have been longer and more detail could have been given on some of the subplots, this was a ton of fun and that much better than book 1. It was sweet and sexy, action packed and romantic. It had it all and left me DYING to continue reading the series and hoping there will be many books to come.RECOMMENDATIONS:1. Sherrilyn Kenyon'sFantasy Lover- Dark Hunter series with shifters, vamps and Greek gods. The first book is not as good as the rest- it just gets better and better.2. R.G. Alexander's steamy vampire/were/witch romance series:Regina in the Sun (Children of the Goddess)(more erotic than this)3. Dana Marie Bell'sDare to Believe (The Gray Court)- sexy, humorous para-romance with all manner of fae: Sidhe, dragons, leprechauns, vampires and more.4. Kresley Cole's adventurous  and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title):A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)5. Jacquelyn Frank'sJacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1)- demons, were, vamps and other fae finding their better halves in races that should be the enemy6. Moira Rogers' magically diverse romance seriesCrux: Southern Arcana, Book 17. Lara Adrian'sKiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 1)- darker, more violent, but incredibly intense. Vampires protect the world from their evil brethren.8. J.R. Ward'sDark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1)- also darker, more violent and incredibly intense vampire romance series. Vampires protect the world from their evil brethren. Vivid glimpses into the evil perspective as well.9. Larissa Ione'sPleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1)- demon centric romance series that sets up a demon-run hospital under a human city. Not as well written as the others.