Narrator: Cynthia Holloway
11 hrs. 44 min.
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: 1/7/11
Source: Hoopla/Library
Vampires in Chicago!
You'd think headlines like that would have provoked the fine citizens of the Windy City to take up arms against us bloodsucking fiends. Instead, ten months later, we're enjoying a celebrity status reserved for the Hollywood elite—fending off paparazzi only slightly less dangerous than cross- and stake-wielding slayers. Don't get me wrong. Joe Public isn't exactly thrilled to be living side-by-side with the undead, but at least they haven't stormed the castle...yet.
All that will change once they learn about the Raves—mass feeding parties where vampires round up humans like cattle and drink themselves silly. Most civilized vampires frown on this behavior—but that doesn't make good copy for a first-time reporter looking to impress his high-society family.
So now my "master"—the centuries-old yet gorgeously well-preserved Ethan Sullivan—wants me to reconnect with my own upper-class family and act as liaison between humans and vampires...and keep the more unsavory aspects of our existence out of the media. But someone doesn't want people and vamps to play nicey-nice—someone with an ancient grudge.My thoughts:
I enjoyed this one more than the first and it held my interest much better. I still enjoyed Merit, the heroine, in the story as well as the secondary characters. I have yet to get the warm fuzzies for Ethan but I will say that toward the end of the book I am now willing to admit I may give him a chance. There is still something mysterious with his involvement in Merit's turning (I'm guessing).
I didn't like how the situation was handled with Mallory, her bestie, but it also makes sense. Still, I do hope things aren't dropped and work out. I really like that girl. I'm also happy to say that there is somewhat of a resolution on the triangle and Morgan is not high on my list of likable vamps. Yea, I'm getting close to saying too much so I'll stop now.
I give this audio 4 stars. I'm enjoying Cynthia Holloway's narration and I recommend it on audio if you can get it. Ignore the covers, I'm not loving those and it doesn't look like anything Merit would wear.
I can't stop looking at the cover. So bad, the clothes! And her body looks wrong
ReplyDeleteI know. Stop looking! LOL
DeleteThis is the only UF series I love. but have never reread. How odd. Perhaps because the plots are a bit repetitive so they all sort of blended into one. Anyway, the audiobook covers are dreadful, but I'm glad the narration is good. And I'm so glad you're starting to enjoy these.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like them on audio. Might be a way to reread... ;)
DeleteAhh I love this series but we're so opposite on characters. I adore Ethan but so cannot stand Mallory. She's what held me off reading the one I stopped with. I might kinda maybe be starting to get over my grudge with her and be ready to get back to these. lol
ReplyDeleteI might feel the same way after a few of these since this is just the second book. I can totally see myself not liking Mallory if she continues down a path with her bestie.
DeleteWOw the cover change and not for the best. I stopped reading this series around 7. It got too repetitive and seemed like the scooby gang :) Yeah I am still not a fan of Ethan.
ReplyDeleteHm... not liking the repetitive comments. Maybe I'll take these slower... :)
DeleteGood to hear there was some resolution for the triangle in this one
ReplyDeleteYea, I agree, but it may not be over.
DeleteI am glad this second one was better for you I have already read the first, so I am glad to hear this gets better. I need to try it on audio.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd enjoy it on audio.
DeleteLoved this one too! I am also a fan of Mallory. And OMG those covers are hilarious! :-) Glad you're enjoying the series. Can't wait to hear what you think of the next one!
ReplyDeleteI did like Mallory... so far... ;) Just ignore the covers...
DeleteStill haven't started this series, but have book one on my TBR pile. Sounds like a fun series, so glad to hear book 2 kept your interest!
ReplyDeleteGah ... okay, I think I'm going to re-read the first book so I can jump back into this series knowing what the hell is going on. lol.
ReplyDeleteOh different cover there, I have them in French but I know I really need to read them. It's funny the French covers are so different. Looked YA.
ReplyDeleteLOL,sounds like the audio covers for this are like the Kate Daniel audio covers.
ReplyDeleteEthan's a douche in the beginning. Give the boy a chance, though. He really starts to soften towards Merit, and she him!
ReplyDeleteAwaiting my new reading glasses as a temporary measure I picked an audio book up at the library. Alas still not an experience I particularly enjoyed, I kind of envy those like yourself who do.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, loving your review and especially your thoughts on the cover. Its interesting to read that you didn't think the clothes were the kind that that particular character would wear.
Oh I'm glad you liked this one more! I didn't LOVE the first book but since you thought the second was better I may have to continue this series.
ReplyDeleteHmm. This would be the way to get to this series. I do want to read it, but audio could work too. :) Glad you are enjoying the series.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so long since I've read anything from this series, but, man alive, I remember hating Morgan, LOL. I'm glad you're enjoying the series ;)
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