Review: A great collection for fans, not so much if you're looking for better quality paranormal romance
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2014
I purchased this collection when it was on sale (thank goodness) and have worked my way through the first six books hoping with each one that there will be some improvement on the writing and characters. Kenyon does get marginally better as the series continues but her writing lacks cohesiveness, her characters don't differentiate well and tend toward caricatures, and she seems to prefer to wave a magic wand to resolve her plot lines.However, this series does have a lot of action and is chock full of humor. Despite disliking the first three books I kept reading, and I can understand how she became a publishing phenomenon. It is clear she has an amazing imagination and I like getting a peek into it. There is a HUGE cast of characters and ton of worldbuilding to recommend this series.Overall, less discerning readers may not mind Kenyon's writing quirks and plot and worldbuilding holes. Picky readers like me may not like this series but it does have huge entertainment value - it's just not something I would ever bother to reread or purchase as new installments are released. If you are a choosy reader head to the library for this one.If you are not familiar with Kenyon do not purchase this collection at full price until you have tried and are sure you love her books. Otherwise you will most likely be sorely disappointed. The $19.99 sale was an incredible deal, and I don't feel like I wasted my money. I'm a huge PNR fan, and while I prefer other series I appreciated the opportunity to add this series to my library.