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2.5
I think the most I can say for this one is 'Meh.' I didn't hate it, but I wasn't really all that impressed either. I was expecting to like it too, since it has so many great reviews. But I found myself irritated and confused more often than not.

To begin with, Gwen got on my nerves from the very first page. Her whole 'he broke my heart' spiel was like a broken record. Then when it came out that this relationship that ended, broke her heart and left her so bereft she was unable/unwilling to open herself and love again had only lasted 8 months, I just pretty much said a mental 'pishaw.' Overreaction anyone?

Then there was the fact that Nelson set up magical rules, but didn't seem to follow them. Why don't Gwen and Aiden have a blood bond if Gwen's same interactions with Ian resulted in one? How did removing Gwen's magic from Aiden break his addiction if he was addicted before he encountered her magic to begin with? If Gwen had certain magical abilities, how come she occasionally managed to do things she shouldn't have been able to do? I realise some of this was the development of a new talent, but why was it suddenly popping up?

Then there was the whole premise of witches' blood being addictive. I have a really, really hard time figuring out how this small fact has remained unknown for all eternity. Seems to me that at some point some vampire would have gotten his/her hand on a witch and gone 'oh yeah, that's some good stuff right there.' So the whole plot of this 'new drug' seemed implausible at best.

Then there were the pitiful sex scenes. They were all really, really rushed--some no more than two or three paragraphs and there was very little detail...or for-play. Which was apparently OK because Gwen can, enviably, orgasm at the drop of a hat. (Not to mention the characters odd tendency to hop to it while in otherwise dangerous situations.)

I noticed a few editorial errors and the book was in first person, which I generally dislike. But I admit that the writing was pretty good. And though Aiden often appeared weak, I did really like how much he loved Gwen. Many of the issues I've highlighted as annoyances for me might not irk other readers. So, this might just be a case of the right reader for the book.


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Craved Stephanie Nelson Books Reviews

I have to say that for an author's first book this is beautifully written. It doesn't have that "first book" feel that many do. It was just lovely.

I loved the world that was built, the characters. The heroine gets a huge thumbs up for being not only being powerful, but for being NICE! I can't tell you how long it's been since I've read a good UF book with a heroine who was actually a pleasure to read. So many times author's try to make the main character powerful and to prove it they write them as snarky, sarcastic and mean, yet everyone in the book loves them anyway. Not the case here. Gwen is a nice girl who also happens to be smart and powerful. She uses her wits and brains along with spells. I loved her.

I was not as big of a fan of the love story. You start out with the ex-boy friend with some unresolved feelings and then the 'friend' who has been interested in her for 2 years. Aiden meet her while she was in a relationship and Gwen pushed aside her feelings for him due to her other relationship and then breakup. So in the story she realizes how see feels about both of these men. Then (spoiler here) it's like once she makes her decision she loses all that self control she had and does a 180. She shows up at Aiden's house and he's a bit out of control. She is upset with him and he starts going at it, I totally thought I was about to read a rape. Then she looses out to her lust and they start their first sexual encounter. Then someone else show's up and Gwen should be ticked again and she is, but then suddenly things change and she not only has sex with him, but lets him drink from her too. It was just awkward and seemed out of character. Then they have sex again during a stake out, which is totally inappropriate timing. It left me wondering where all that self control went.

Other then the relationship issues, I felt the book was great. I couldn't wait to read the 2nd. However, the sneak peek at chapter one had me wondering if I should actually purchase book 2. I HATE it when the author forces a relationship issue. There is enough strife and drama going on with the main villain in the story. Why do we need a forced breakup. Granted this is only in the 1st chapter of book 2, but since it's included with the 1st book I feel the need to comment. Where are all the "Curran" male leads. You know, the man who's able to stand BY the lead and support her and be her helpmate. I like a strong couple who is loyal and committed. My sneak peek at book 2 has me very worried about how the rest of the book will go.
The story was somewhat original and well edited, but that is the end of the positive. The writing was shallow across the board very limited world building, simplistic back story, scant physical descriptions of both the main characters and the physical environments, and last, but arguably the worst offense, was a plot that was spoonfed to the reader. I finished the book quickly, yet still feel that I wasted 2 hours of my life. I would not read this author again, and highly recommend looking elsewhere for a fun read.
2.5
I think the most I can say for this one is 'Meh.' I didn't hate it, but I wasn't really all that impressed either. I was expecting to like it too, since it has so many great reviews. But I found myself irritated and confused more often than not.

To begin with, Gwen got on my nerves from the very first page. Her whole 'he broke my heart' spiel was like a broken record. Then when it came out that this relationship that ended, broke her heart and left her so bereft she was unable/unwilling to open herself and love again had only lasted 8 months, I just pretty much said a mental 'pishaw.' Overreaction anyone?

Then there was the fact that Nelson set up magical rules, but didn't seem to follow them. Why don't Gwen and Aiden have a blood bond if Gwen's same interactions with Ian resulted in one? How did removing Gwen's magic from Aiden break his addiction if he was addicted before he encountered her magic to begin with? If Gwen had certain magical abilities, how come she occasionally managed to do things she shouldn't have been able to do? I realise some of this was the development of a new talent, but why was it suddenly popping up?

Then there was the whole premise of witches' blood being addictive. I have a really, really hard time figuring out how this small fact has remained unknown for all eternity. Seems to me that at some point some vampire would have gotten his/her hand on a witch and gone 'oh yeah, that's some good stuff right there.' So the whole plot of this 'new drug' seemed implausible at best.

Then there were the pitiful sex scenes. They were all really, really rushed--some no more than two or three paragraphs and there was very little detail...or for-play. Which was apparently OK because Gwen can, enviably, orgasm at the drop of a hat. (Not to mention the characters odd tendency to hop to it while in otherwise dangerous situations.)

I noticed a few editorial errors and the book was in first person, which I generally dislike. But I admit that the writing was pretty good. And though Aiden often appeared weak, I did really like how much he loved Gwen. Many of the issues I've highlighted as annoyances for me might not irk other readers. So, this might just be a case of the right reader for the book.