Review: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning

My Rating: E, P, B

Published: 2009
Publisher: Delacorte Press

Author's Website: karenmoning.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

MacKayla Lane lies naked on the cold stone floor of a church, at the mercy of the erotic Fae master she once swore to kill. Far from home, unable to control her sexual hungers, MacKayla is now fully under the Lord Master’s spell. In New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning’s stunning new novel, the walls between human and Fae worlds have come crashing down. And as Mac fights for survival on Dublin’s battle-scarred streets, she will embark on the darkest – and most erotically charged – adventure of her life.

He has stolen her past, but MacKayla will never allow her sister’s murdered to take her future. Yet even the uniquely gifted sidhe-seer is no match for the Lord Master, who has unleashed an insatiable sexual craving that consumes Mac’s every thought – and thrusts her into the seductive realm of two very dangerous men, both of whom she desire but dares not trust.

As the enigmatic Jericho Barrons and the sensual Fae prince V’lane vie for her body and soul, as she rallies the sidhe-seers to fight an impossible battle and the power of the Dark Book weaves its annihilating path through the city, Mac’s greatest enemy delivers a final challenge...

It’s an invitation Mac cannot refuse, one that sends her racing home to Georgia, where an ever darker threat awats. Wither her parents missing and the lives of her loves ones under siege, Mac is about to come face-to-face with a soul-shattering truth – about herself and about the worls she thought she knew.

Dreamfever is the fourth book in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. Insatiable and seductive to a tee, the Fever Series is highly addictive and will always have you craving for more.

Mac is still on her quest for vengeance against her sister’s murderer, the Lord Master. But before she can exact her revenge she must first overcome her sudden sexual cravings that have made her lose her mind. On the brink of death, she is saved and carries on her battle, stronger that ever, against the Fae that have invaded her world.

I was so happy with this book to begin with. I thought everything would work out and we would finally see Mac catch a break. But no, Moning is no dream-satisfier. Although, she did make one of my wishes come true but I won’t elaborate as it will spoil the book for you. We see Mac finally fighting back against her allies and demanding the truth and if they don’t provide it, she has other means to getting the truth. Mac teams up with the other sidhe-seers to try and take down all the Fae but collaborating with the strong headed leader of the sidhe-seers proves just as difficult as Mac anticipated it to be.

Dreamfever ended on such a horrible cliffhanger that it should be against the law and left me and, no doubt, millions of other readers frustrated. It has left me wondering and theorising each and every character we have met throughout the series. I have a few theories but I know they will be a million miles off. However, I am glad to see Mac overcome everything and become stronger through it all. I can’t wait for the next, and final, book.

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.

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

Okay, so I was having some issues last week uploading pictures to blog posts so my IMM covers last week as well as this week's post.

Borrowed

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur

Bought

 

Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Torment by Lauren Kate

Sent for Review

Double Cross by Carolyn Crane  - sent to me and signed by the lovely Mrs Crane herself along with a couple of awesome bookmarks =) You can find her over at The Thrillionth Page or follow her on Twitter (@CarolynCrane)

The Trouble With Spells & The Demon Kiss by Lacey Weatherford - sent to me and signed by the absolutely amazing Lacey Weatherford herself along with a couple of bookmarks, badge and fridge magnet (see pic below) =) You can find her blog over at The Delusional Diaries or follow her on Twitter (@LMWeatherford)

Won

I won the above (Black Molnija Babydoll T-Shirt, Red Leather VA Bookmark, and two VA Molnija Key Rings) from Vampire Book Club

What did you guys get?

Review: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning

My Rating: E, P , B

Published: 2007
Publisher: Delacorte Press

Author's Website: karenmoning.com

Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com

MacKayla Lane’s ordinary life underwent a complete makeover when she landed on Ireland’s shores and was plunged into a world of deadly sorcery and ancient secrets.

In her fight to stay alive, Mac must find the Sinsar Dubh – a million-year-old book of the blackest magic imaginable, which holds the key to power over both the worlds of the Fae and of Man. Pursued by Fae assassins, surrounded by mysterious figures she knows she cannot trust, Mac finds herself torn between two deadly and irresistible men: V’lane, the insatiable Fae who can turn sensual arousal into an obsession for any woman, and the ever-inscrutable Jericho Barrons, a man as alluring as he is mysterious.

For centuries the shadowy realm of the Fae has coexisted with that of humans. Now the walls between the two are coming down, and Mac is the only thing that stands between them...

Bloodfever is the second book in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. This book was full of action, pent up sexual tension and mystery.

This book is quite distressing for Mac as she is still searching for her sisters’ murderer but hasn’t gotten any closer, an old enemy rears it’s very ugly head and tries to kill her. Her father appears demanding that she comes home with him and Mac gets quite close to Barrons, much closer than ever before. On top of all this, Mac and Barrons are yet to find the Sinsar Dubh. It’s very close by but it’s just ouwith their reach. How frustrating – especially when all Mac can do when she is near the evil book is collapse into an unconscious, defenceless heap.

I have absolutely fallen in love with this series and I can’t wait to find out what Mac is going to be getting up to next, in ‘Faefever’. It’s a very addictive series and it’s one that I have a hard time putting down. At every turn of the page there’s something new and interesting introduced, whether it’s an insight into Barron’s personal life or Mac having another near-death experience. She seems to be having a lot of those lately.

My favourite part of this book was a moment between Barrons and Mac about half way through the book. Mac is being totally and utterly her stubborn self but she shows she has some fight left in her yet and that she won’t let anyone control her, especially not Barrons. Barrons acts as if he is shocked by her forthwith stance but he is proud of her for it.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Bloodfever and will continue to read the series. Karen Marie Moning is a goddess when it comes to writing gripping, mysterious and hot fiction. I would highly recommend this series to any reader of the supernatural genre. I wasn’t keen on this series to start with, honestly, but I am so glad that I gave it a chance as I now love it.

Disclaimer: I do not own this book, I borrowed it from my local library. 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.

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I bought Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (I have read it but I think I might re-read it before I write a review). I got Covet by JR Ward and Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning from the library.

It’s all about family…

If you think your relationships are complicated think again: you haven’t seen anything like the ones in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie Stackhouse is dealing with a whole host of family problems, ranging from her own kin (a non-human fairy and a telepathic second cousin) demanding a place in her life, to her lover Eric’s vampire sire, an ancient being who arrives with Eric’s ‘brother’ in tow at a most inopportune moment. And Sookie’s tracking down a distant relation of her ailing neighbour (and ex), Vampire Bill Compton.

In addition to the multitude of family issues complicating her life, the werewolf pack of Shreveport has asked Sookie for a special favour, and since Sookie is an obliging young woman, she agrees. But this favour for the wolves has dire results for Sookie, who is still recovering from the trauma of her abduction during the Fairy War.

Redemption isn’t a word Jim Heron knows much about – his speciality is revenge and, to him, all sin is relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option.

Vin Di Pietro long ago gave himself up to his business – until fate intervenes in the form of a tough-talking, Harley-riding, self-professed saviour, and a woman who makes him question his destiny. With an ancient evil ready to claim him, Vin has to work with a fallen angel not only to win his beloved over…but to redeem his very soul.

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…

What did you guys get?