Review: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton

My Rating: E, B, R

Published: 2000
Publisher: Orbit

Author's Website: laurellkhamilton.org

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

First, there were the dead in the graveyard, two hundred years dead. I’d been hired to raise them to settle a dispute over who owned the land they were buried in.

Then there were the three dead teenagers in the woods, slaughtered in a way I’d never seen before.

And then they found the dead girl, drained of blood and left in her bed. I knew what that meant of course. It didn’t take a degree in preternatural studies to figure out that something was wrong. And I was right in the middle of it. My name is Anita Blake. Welcome to my life...

Bloody Bones is the fifth instalment in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton.

Anita, is yet again thrust into a job, out of town, by her boss that pushes her capabilities as an animator just so he can reap the benefits, i.e. lots of money. Larry gets to go along for the ride and learns more about being a vampire hunter. This trip causes a lot of tension between Anita and Larry. Larry is the young protégé and Anita is the overprotective master who is unwilling to let her pupil get into harms way even if it prevents him from learning to save his own butt and puts her in the firing line. Anita needs to learn that Larry needs to learn some things on his own.

We see a lot more of Jean Claude in this book and I am really happy about this. I have been wanting to learn more about Jean Claude since Guilty Pleasures as we only see him in books in short bursts and the majority of the time, Anita and him are surrounded by other characters and are rarely alone. I loved the interaction between the two in this book. I can see Anita slowly coming around to the idea of properly dating Jean Claude. We also get a glimpse into the life of Jean Claude as a human and it’s great but damn those bubble!

I think this is my favourite book of the series and it has made me fall more in love with the series. Purely because of the Anita and Jean Claude action. It’s great to have a series that is full of in-depth plots and hidden twists and turns but it’s also nice to see Anita having more scenes with her love interests. My favourite moment in the book was when Anita and Jean Claude are alone and Anita gets to learn more about Jean Claude’s past. Also, Jason, I think his character is hilarious in this book. Some of his witty come backs had me giggling away to myself.

Overall, I think this book is great and I can’t wait to get further on in the series to see how Anita’s love life pans out. I also can’t wait to see how Anita’s necromancer powers develop and how this affects her life.

Disclaimer: I do not own this book, I borrowed it from the library. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Review: I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk

My Rating: VG, R, L

Published: 2010
Publisher: Harper Collins

Author's Website: lindseykelk.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

When Angela Clark’s boyfriend Alex suggests a trip to Paris at the same time as hip fashion mag Belle asks her to write a piece, she jumps at the chance.

But even as she’s falling for the joie de vivre of Paris, someone’s conspiring to sabotage her big break. And when she spots Alex having a ṱȇte-à-tȇte with his ex in a local bar, Angela’s dreams of Parisian passion all start crashing around her.

With London and her old life only a train journey away, Angela can’t decide if she should stay and face the music or run away home...

What do you get when you combine a romantic trip to Paris with your boyfriend’s heart breaking ex? I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk is the answer. Another great summer read.

This time Angela is taking a trip with her lovely boyfriend to Paris as he has a gig with his band there. Unknown to Angela, her boyfriend’s evil ex is there. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Everything seems to go wrong for Angela on this trip. Her luggage doesn’t make it to Paris, she is supposed to be writing a piece for a magazine but she can’t get much research done with everything that is going on and to top it all off her relationship looks like it’s stumbling.

Angela is having a rough time of it in this book but she comes out fighting. She has a few life changing decisions to make. One of those decisions is whether she stays in New York or does she go home to the UK?

Throughout the whole book I was silently screaming at Angela for being such an idiot. But that’s easy enough for me to say being the reader and not living her life even though what happens to her has probably happened to a lot of us girls and for some reason we seem to add two and two together and get five when the answer is so clear and straightforward. Our emotions get the better of us and it clouds our judgment, this is what happens to Angela. Luckily, the fog clears and she manages to salvage what’s left of her life.

Overall, another great book from Lindsey Kelk and I would recommend it to anyone that wants a non-serious and funny read.

Disclaimer: I own this book and it was bought by my lovely boyfriend. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

In My Mailbox...(10)

In My Mailbox is a meme that is hosted by The Story Siren every Sunday.

Right, this week I think I am going to do this a bit different as I have quite a few books from before I went on holiday. I never had time to write them up in the last IMM post.

Bought

Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - bought via Amazon.co.uk - Review is here
Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles - bought via The Book Depository
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - bought via The Book Depository

Recevied for Review

Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steele - Received from Transworld as part of their Summer Reading Challenge, find more info at Between The Lines

Borrowed from Library

Bloody Bones by Laurell K Hamilton

Won

I won these three books as part of an ARC giveaway over at READFREEK REVIEWS.
Images of book covers taken from author's websites; Kira Morgan's Website and Dee Davis' Website.

Blog Hop...(7)

Blog Hop is a meme that is hosted by Crazy For Books each Friday until Monday.

This is my seventh hop and I am still finding awesome blogs - YAY for Book Bloggers =)

Blog Hop Question: Do you use a rating system for your reviews and if so, what is it and why?

Yes I do have a rating system. It's not one that I came up with though. The website (SookieStackhouse.com that originally asked me to write reviews before I created a blog had their own rating system, which was created by Tamara. I asked permission to use their rating system as I thought it would be be more consistent instead of having to change my ratings for posting on my blog and for the site. Makes my life easier. This rating system works for me, no point in fixing it if it ain't broke hehe =)

Happy hopping!! Have a great weekend folks!

Review: The Wish by Sasha Blake

My Rating: O, R, B

Published: 2010
Publisher: Bantam Books

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk

THE WISH
All Lulu wants is a lovely man and father figure for her young son. In a perfect world, this would be her gorgeous boss, Ben Arlington. He is her dream man. He’s also highly sought after gaming industry millionaire, and engaged to another woman.

THE SECRET
But not for much longer if Ben’s cold-hearted mother has anything to do with it. Sofia Arlington has a secret to protect, a secret so potentially damaging she’ll do anything to keep it hidden.

THE REVENGE
Now a figure from Sofia’s dark past could change everything. Bessie Edwards is determined to get back what’s rightfully hers, and what she’s about to reveal will turn all their glittering lives upside down.


If you could wish for anything in the world, what would it be? We find out the characters deepest and darkest secrets in this book and can figure out what they wished for. But just because you wish for something, doesn’t always mean it’s going to work out for you the way you want it to. Wishes are fickle things, there are so many loopholes as our characters find out.

Sofia Arlington, she has it all. The wealthy husband, two lovely children and a thriving casino business in Las Vegas. What more could a woman want? Sofia would want it remain the way it is for all time, but unfortunately her secrets do not remain hidden and as they surface it causes a whole lot of heartache.

Ben Arlington, son of Sofia and brain behind the family business. He is the one that has kept the business afloat with his profound business acumen. Ben gets engaged to Sunshine who is basically the female version of him except she a bit more ruthless. But is this what Ben really wants and wishes for? You will have to read to find out.

Lulu loves Ben Arlington but he is also her boss. She would love to have Ben as a permanent fixture in her and her son’s life. Ben is her dream man. But will her wish be fulfilled?

I don’t particularly have a favourite character from this book. I liked and hated them for different reasons. Sofia I hated because she was so ruthless and conniving. She didn’t care who she hurt as long as she got what she wanted. Ben, I adored his character as he was just so sweet with Lulu’s son and was always nice to her. He wasn’t a bad man and even when life threw him some curve balls he swung the bat and knocked them out of the park. Lulu, she is so sweet and kind. She knows when and where to make herself heard. She was misguided once by someone but she was able to rectify her mistake before it was too late. Sunshine, I didn’t hate or like this girl. She is too much like her mother to like her but her circumstances made her who she is and I can’t hate her for that.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s a great book to take with you whilst travelling our out and about and have some time to kill. The book didn’t take over my time or enthral me but it did catch enough of my attention to let me see it through to the end. Which I am glad I did, even though I was able to figure out the plot half way through. I kept reading just to prove myself right. So lesson to be learned from this story, be careful what you wish for. Now, what would you wish for?

Disclaimer: This book was given to me to review from Transworld (Between The Lines) as part of their Summer Reading Challenge. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Review: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

My Rating: E, P, B

Published: 2007
Publisher: Walker Books

Author's Website: cassandraclare.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

It’s after dark in New York City, and Clary Fray is seeing things. The best looking guy in the nightclub just stabbed a boy to death – but the victim has vanished into thin air. Her mother has disappeared, and a hideous monster is lurking in her apartment. With her life spiralling into darkness, Clary realizes that she has stumbles into an invisible war between ancient demonic forces and secretive Shadowhunters – a war in which she has a fateful role to play...

City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare. If you like daring plot twists, action, adventure and the supernatural. Then this is the book for you.

I was so happy that I picked up this book as I wasn’t entirely sure about reading this book as there was so much hype surrounding it but I can safely say that City of Bones did not disappoint.

The main character Clary lives with her mum in New York and has a relatively normal life as any teenager can have. It’s the summer holidays so Clary and Simon, her best friend, are at the local club when Clary is strangely drawn to some other teenagers and follows them. What she finds; doesn’t shock her even though it should and this is only the beginning and it doesn’t get much better. She finds herself knee deep in her own world but her eyes are finally opened. Clary now knows that the things that go bump in the night are real.

I really liked this book for several reasons. The characters are relatable even though I am not a teenager. The setting is realistic with a hint of fantasy thrown into the mix. Action is sufficient throughout the story but it’s not too gory or explicit. There’s a bit of a love triangle going on between Clary and two others and the triangle gets even messier as we learn more about Clary and secret, unknown past that even she doesn’t know about.

There is a major plot twist near the end of the book, even though I didn’t expect this when I set out reading this book, it was sort of predictable for me. I think this is because I watch way too much soaps and read a lot of different books. Eventually I was going to see a similar plot line in a book but it doesn’t reduce the quality of the storyline, it’s still fantastic. I can’t wait to see how Clary overcomes this obstacle in the next book. I think it will be quite hard for her to deal with.

The other main characters in this story are Jace, Alec and Isabelle. Jace, Alec and Isabelle grew up together and are quite close, like family even though Alec and Isabelle are the only ones that are blood related. They live with Hodge, who is their guardian and teacher. Clary soon learns that she needs to depend and trust these individuals as they may just save her life and may be the only link she has into finding her mum.

Overall, I loved this book and I can’t wait to read City of Ashes, which is the next book in the series. I am curious to find out why Clary has such a natural talent for something she hasn’t been trained for. Is it a fluke or is it truly natural talent? I can’t wait to find out what’s in store for these characters. I’m sure it will be a bumpy ride.


Disclaimer: I do not own this book, I borrowed it from my local library. I am not paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Review: I Heart New York by Lindesey Kelk

My Rating: VG, R, L

Published: 2009
Publisher: Harper Collins

Author's Website: lindseykelk.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

Fleeing her cheating boyfriend and clutching little more than a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport, Angela jumps on a plane – destination NYC.

Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela gets a New York makeover from her NBF Jenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw each your heart out). But it’s one thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it’s another figuring them out for yourself...

Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple, but does she heart New York more than home?

Angela had thought her life was great, she was celebrating her best friend’s wedding and she was engaged to her childhood sweetheart. But little does she know that her fiancé isn’t all he is cracked up to be. He betrays her in the most ugly way possible and this leads to Angela fleeing the country and finds respite in New York, New York. So good they named it twice.

This is where Angela meets Jenny who turns out to be her new best friend and life guru. Jenny helps her get her life back on track and introduces her to her own friends and they think that Angela is a great. During the course of her stay in New York, Angela decides to try dating. She meets two wonderful men who couldn’t be more different from each other.

I thought this book was very funny. I was enamoured by Angela and by what was happening in her life. You never knew what was around the corner in her life. It took me by surprise many times.

I can honestly say I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. It is a great summer read and I would recommend it to anyone who is away on holidays and wants a fun book to read whilst they are away.

Disclaimer: I own this book and it came free with a magazine. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Review: Sleeping With The Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson

My Rating: E, B, H

Published: 2006
Publisher: Piatkus

Author's Website: maryjanicedavidson.net

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

Fredericka Bimm – Fred – is a mermaid. But she is not the stuff of legends. A marine biologist, she knows what’s in the water so chooses not to expose herself to those toxins. She’s allergic to shellfish. The sea creatures she can communicate with won’t do her bidding. And she doesn’t have long blonde hair or a perfect body. And she’s definitely not perky!

Fred’s life is mostly spent trying to conceal her origins – and lately she’s been trying to figure out just why there are weird levels of pollutants in the local seawater. Then two strangers come into her life. Her new colleague is a sexy – if over-curious – hunk with a mermaid fixation. The other claims he is Artur, the high prince of the black seas – and Fred’s rightful ruler

Sleeping With The Fishes is the first book in the ‘Fred the Mermaid’ series by MaryJanice Davidson. This book had me giggling non-stop.

Fred is a force to be reckoned with, by that I mean she doesn’t do what other people tell her to do, she’s very unique and holds her own. She reminds me of Betsy from MaryJanice Davidson’s ‘Queen Betsy’ series. They have similar attitudes in that they are always right and everyone around them is wrong and they are both outstandingly funny with their dry wit humour. That’s as close as the comparison gets. Fred doesn’t do dating but she soon finds herself two suitors. Oh how will she choose?

My favourite part of the book was when Fred turns into a mermaid for the first time in the book. I loved The Little Mermaid growing up so it was great to read about the transformation rather than viewing it as a cartoon on the television. I also love the colour of her hair – it sounds funky.

My favourite part of the book has to be when Fred is alone with either of her suitors in a one on one situation. I think it’s hilarious how she reacts around men that find her attractive and aren’t put off by her mannerisms or crass language. Another favourite scene of mine was at the beginning with Fred and her parents. I think that was the most funniest thing I have read about in a long time. I would never personally want it to happen to me as I think I would die from embarrassment but it was so funny reading about it happening to Fred.

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoyed the ‘Queen Betsy’ series (which I thought was fantastic). There is so much humour in these books that it astounds me, I am literally giggling every time I turn the page. MaryJanice Davidson you are a comedian god. The books aren’t that long either so you can enjoy at least one a day or more if you wanted to.

Disclaimer: I do not own this book, I borrowed it from my local library. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Holidays...

Hi Folks,

I won’t be blogging for the next two weeks as I am flying to Bulgaria today.

Hopefully the sun will be nice to be and give me a beautiful tan - but somehow I very much doubt it as the Sun and I have a very love-hate relationship. It loves to burn me and I hate that.

I will hopefully have some nice pictures to post when I return - so stay tuned =)

Review: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost

My Rating: E, P, X

Published: July 2010
Publisher: Avon

Author's Website: jeanienefrost.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she’s only imagined in her worst nightmares.
At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master Vampire who thought he’d seen it all. Then Kira appears—this fearless, beautiful…human who braved death to rescue him. Though he burns for her, keeping Kira in his world means risking her life, yet sending her away is unthinkable.
But with danger closing in, Mencheres must choose between the woman he craves, or embracing the darkest magic to defeat an enemy bent on his eternal destruction.

Eternal Kiss of Darkness is the second instalment in the Night Huntress World series by Jeaniene Frost. This book focuses on Mencheres and Kira.

Mencheres is an ancient and very powerful vampire. He co-rules his people with Bones. Kira is a private detective who happened to save his life. Saving Mencheres has changed her life irrevocably.

I absolutely loved this book. Jeaniene Frost has outdone herself yet again. I never actually thought much about Mencheres other than what Cat thought of him throughout the Night Huntress series so I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book at all but I am glad to say I was proved wrong. This book has totally changed my thoughts of Mencheres. I thought he was a heartless vampire by messing with Cat and Bones in Frost’s other series but this book has made me realize that underneath it all he is just a man that feels total and utter regret for what he did in his past and he can’t seem to overcome it.

I can’t seem to be able to pick just one favourite character from this book. I love them all. However, I can pick one favourite scene was with the bath tub. I thought it was brilliant, that and the ceiling scene. Pure masterpiece of literature. I think those scenes should win awards. I don’t want to say too much as it will ruin the story for those of you that haven’t read the book yet.

Overall, I loved this book and feel that if I keep writing I will end up writing huge spoilers and I don’t want to do that. This book and series is brilliant and I highly recommend it to any of you that have read the Night Huntress series. Definitely a good way to learn more about the characters from the aforementioned series. I can’t wait to read the next book. Bring it on! I can only imagine what Jeaniene Frost will come up with next, this woman has a magnificent imagination when it comes to writing.

Disclaimer: I bought this book with my own money and I have not been paid to review this book. Everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

Review: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

My Rating: E & P

Published: 2007
Publisher: Dell Books

Author's Website: karenmoning.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

My name is MacKayla, Mac for short. I’m a sidhe-seer, one who sees the Fae, a fact I accepted only recently and very reluctantly.

My philosophy is pretty simple – any dat nobody’s trying to kill me is a good day in my book. I haven’t had many good days lately. Not since the walls between Man and Fae come down. But then, there’s not a sidhe-seer alive who’s had a good day since then.

When MacKayla’s sister was murdered, she left a single clue to her death – a cryptic message on Mac’s cell phone. Journeying to Ireland in a search of answers, Mac is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to master a power she had no idea she possessed – a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae.

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister’s death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho…while at the same time, the ruthless V’lane – an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women – he closes in on her. As the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac’s true mission becomes clear: to find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book – because whoever gets to it first hols nothing less than complete control of both worlds in their hand…

Darkfever is the first novel in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. This book is full of mystery, revenge and tension.

To be brutally honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this book but I had seen the hype and thought I would give it a go. I had read a faerie related story before and wasn’t impressed with it and I am ashamed to admit it but I let that book put me off stories to do with the fae that are in the forefront of the story. I am so glad that I read this book though. Not only did this book totally change my mind on faerie stories but has now got me wanting more of Mac and Barrons.

MacKayla, Mac for short, is out for revenge against her sisters’ murderer. Only problem is she doesn’t have a clue where to start. She is in a foreign country where she knows no one and doesn’t make much head way, until Barrons comes along that is. Soon enough Mac realises that not everything is as it seems and that secrets are well protected and with just cause.

My favourite part of the book is near the end between Barrons and Mac. It’s quite an endearing moment between the two but I don’t want to say anymore than that as it may spoil it for you if you haven’t read the book. I like both the main characters but for different reasons. I like Mac because even though she moans a lot she is one kick-ass sidhe-seer. Barrons, well he is gorgeous for starters; tall, dark and Irish. Great recipe for any man. Do I need to say anything more?

I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in reading about faeries. You won’t be disappointed. The tension between Mac and Barrons is electric and will leave you wanting more.

Disclaimer: I do not own this book, it was borrowed from my local library. I have not been paid to review this book and everything I have said is of my own honest opinion.

In My Mailbox...(9)

In My Mailbox is a meme that is hosted by The Story Siren every Sunday.

This is what I got this week. I bought I Heart Paris and Take A Chance On Me..well actually the boyfriend paid for these hehe. The Stud and I Heart New York are books that I got free in a magazines. I know they are not from the supernatural genre but I thought these books would be good for holiday and in a week's time that is exactly where I will be. I will be sunning it up and probably getting burned so hopefully these books will keep my mind of my burning skin =)

Come to the nightspot where the beautiful people hang out and meet:

Tony Blake – your host and guide – and anything else you want him to be, Fontaine Khaled – jet-setting beauty – her face is her fortune and men are her weakness. Alexandra – her nubile stepdaughter – determined to sample everything the big city has to offer.

Like no book before or since, The Stud gets to grips with the debauched and decadent lifestyle of society’s high-flyers. You won’t believe your eyes...

Cleo Quinn doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to men, but now Will’s come along she’s optimistic. Handsome, attentive and an absolute gentlemen when it comes to her questionable cooking skills, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo...apart from one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor extraordinaire and her childhood adversary, is backing in Channing’s Hill and tormenting Cleo as if he’s never been away.

But life never goes to plan, does it? Johnny isn’t the only one stirring up trouble and, for Cleo’s family and friends, all kinds of sparks are starting to fly. If you think you can put the past behind you, think again...

Fleeing her cheating boyfriend and clutching little more than a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport, Angela jumps on a plane – destination NYC.

Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela gets a New York makeover from her NBF Jenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw each your heart out). But it’s one thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it’s another figuring them out for yourself...

Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple, but does she heart New York more than home?

The Wish was provided to me by Transworld for review as part of their Summer Reading Challenege. If you want to know more or take part, please visit Between The Lines

When Angela Clark’s boyfriend Alex suggests a trip to Paris at the same time as hip fashion mag Belle asks her to write a piece, she jumps at the chance.

But even as she’s falling for the joie de vivre of Paris, someone’s conspiring to sabotage her big break. And when she spots Alex having a ṱȇte-à-tȇte with his ex in a local bar, Angela’s dreams of Parisian passion all start crashing around her.

With London and her old life only a train journey away, Angela can’t decide if she should stay and face the music or run away home...

THE WISH
All Lulu wants is a lovely man and father figure for her young son. In a perfect world, this would be her gorgeous boss, Ben Arlington. He is her dream man. He’s also highly sought after gaming industry millionaire, and engaged to another woman.

THE SECRET
But not for much longer if Ben’s cold-hearted mother has anything to do with it. Sofia Arlington has a secret to protect, a secret so potentially damaging she’ll do anything to keep it hidden.

THE REVENGE
Now a figure from Sofia’s dark past could change everything. Bessie Edwards is determined to get back what’s rightfully hers, and what she’s about to reveal will turn all their glittering lives upside down.

I got Sleeping With The Fishes from the library.

Fredericka Bimm – Fred – is a mermaid. But she is not the stuff of legends. A marine biologist, she knows what’s in the water so chooses not to expose herself to those toxins. She’s allergic to shellfish. The sea creatures she can communicate with won’t do her bidding. And she doesn’t have long blonde hair or a perfect body. And she’s definitely not perky!

Fred’s life is mostly spent trying to conceal her origins – and lately she’s been trying to figure out just why there are weird levels of pollutants in the local seawater. Then two strangers come into her life. Her new colleague is a sexy – if over-curious – hunk with a mermaid fixation. The other claims he is Artur, the high prince of the black seas – and Fred’s rightful ruler!