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Darkfever (Fever, #1)
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My apologies to Olivia, I know you weren't blown away by Action Barbie and her gang of new friends, but OMG I loved this.
Another one of those books I can't read in public. Not because it's full of smut, but because I constantly feel like making out with my Kindle.That'show much I loved reading this book. I was constantly grumpy for the past few days, without having a real reason.
Conversations with me pretty much went like this:
Person: Kim?
Me:WHAT?
So after having to reanimate a few of thosepersonsI put 2 and 2 together and realized it was because I felt anxious every moment I wasn't reading this book.
There was not one dull chapter in this book, I kept wanting to find out what would happen next. I love how certain questions were left unanswered, questions that a lot of other series already elaborately explain in the first book.
I'm not very girly myself so I don't really get the whole pink thing, but it didn't bother me. (I was lucky enough to keep Alicia Silverstone out of my head during the entire book!) I heard a some things about Mac before I read this and I was expecting I would hate her guts. But nope. Love her. I even felt bad because I laughed during her encounters with V'lane. The first one was just funny, the second one was... um... I'm trying to find a way to describe this without giving anything away... I don't know... I read that part and tried to imagine myself in Mac'sposition.I'm sure my low levels of feeling horrified don't even come close to what it must be like.
I pretty much went into high school crush mode the moment I met Barrons (but I didn't know why yet, and I'm still not sure if I have a reason). I'm so intrigued, I feel like bursting out of my skin. I'mthisclose to booking a flight to Ireland. I'll even swim if I have to.
I would dive into the second book this instant if I wasn't reading 3 other books already, but if I don't force myself to read those first, I'll spend all my time reading this series. And maybe it's not a bad idea to drag this out a bit. I might have to give my Kindle to somebody so I can't start readingBloodfever.But I don't want to end up in jail for assault and battery, or even manslaughter, 'cause I'll know I'll say "don't let me have my Kindle underanycircumstances "and then regret it 3 seconds later.
*dreamy sigh* Oh Barrons. Where have you been all my life?
Another one of those books I can't read in public. Not because it's full of smut, but because I constantly feel like making out with my Kindle.That'show much I loved reading this book. I was constantly grumpy for the past few days, without having a real reason.
Conversations with me pretty much went like this:
Person: Kim?
Me:WHAT?
So after having to reanimate a few of thosepersonsI put 2 and 2 together and realized it was because I felt anxious every moment I wasn't reading this book.
There was not one dull chapter in this book, I kept wanting to find out what would happen next. I love how certain questions were left unanswered, questions that a lot of other series already elaborately explain in the first book.
I'm not very girly myself so I don't really get the whole pink thing, but it didn't bother me. (I was lucky enough to keep Alicia Silverstone out of my head during the entire book!) I heard a some things about Mac before I read this and I was expecting I would hate her guts. But nope. Love her. I even felt bad because I laughed during her encounters with V'lane. The first one was just funny, the second one was... um... I'm trying to find a way to describe this without giving anything away... I don't know... I read that part and tried to imagine myself in Mac'sposition.I'm sure my low levels of feeling horrified don't even come close to what it must be like.
I pretty much went into high school crush mode the moment I met Barrons (but I didn't know why yet, and I'm still not sure if I have a reason). I'm so intrigued, I feel like bursting out of my skin. I'mthisclose to booking a flight to Ireland. I'll even swim if I have to.
I would dive into the second book this instant if I wasn't reading 3 other books already, but if I don't force myself to read those first, I'll spend all my time reading this series. And maybe it's not a bad idea to drag this out a bit. I might have to give my Kindle to somebody so I can't start readingBloodfever.But I don't want to end up in jail for assault and battery, or even manslaughter, 'cause I'll know I'll say "don't let me have my Kindle underanycircumstances "and then regret it 3 seconds later.
*dreamy sigh* Oh Barrons. Where have you been all my life?
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Reading Progress
January 6, 2011
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January 7, 2011
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urban-fantasy
January 7, 2011
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paranormal-romance
January 19, 2011
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Started Reading
January 19, 2011
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January 20, 2011
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15.0%
January 20, 2011
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40.0%
"I don't know if this was supposed to happen but I'm developing a mayor crush on Barrons."
January 22, 2011
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100.0%
January 22, 2011
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January 22, 2011
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Finished Reading
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I hearda lotof good things about this series.
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Oooh, you're reading this already? I was planning on ordering the first book tonight but now I think I'll wait for your review...happy reading babe!
Yeah, it's been on my mind for a few days now, and I really need to read it.I'm going to put The Greyfriar on hold and read this and Finnikin.
I'm picking this book up tomorrow! I can't take it anymore, these books seem to be everywhere I turn on here.
Yup, same here, I have all 5 books on my Kindle XDI'm in trouble with my reading schedule, we are starting Fall For Anything on Saturday... I might have to quit my job.
I think we're gonna start it on Sunday:o) I'm glad I decided to take a break this week from reading;p
Hugs and kisses to Barbie, ladies! I you are ALL giving this five stars I am losing my faith in your taste (kidding, don't worry).
Hehe;). Looking forward to hearing what you all think of it. I might be willing to give it a try - despite Olivia's warning...;).
Oh I'm sorry Tina, I thought we were starting on the 22nd, but I probably remembered the wrong date.ROFL Olivia, is it really that bad? XD
Janina, I'm a bit scared now, after what Olivia told us.
I thought it was the 22nd too...
Oops, my bad. I thought the 22nd was a Sun.
.~clears throat~ Yupyup, we're starting it on Sat. ~grins~
I really hope you like this series, Kim. You're very lucky to be reading it after the last book came out.
Not that bad, Kim. I even finished reading it. I just didn't like the kind-of-love-interest and was mightily annoyed by the heroine, who could inspire mild me to name calling. There was a bookshop-setting. That was nicish.
Thanks Kat, I hope I will too, I see all these 4 and 5 star reviews floating around. And now I can just storm through all the books if I end up liking them =)I'll keep an open mind Olivia, but you are still making me worried =D
I really enjoyed the first book of the series but I understand why others won't like Mac's character. She's starts out as Pink Mac and very naive. I just happen to like girlie characters.I'm sure you'll like it, Kim. It's got great mysteries, puzzles and characters that keep you guessing until the very end.
I like it so far Kat, even with all the pink. ^^
OoooOOoo have fun with them. I loved them. Well love it not the right word, I'm obsessed with those books! Can't wait to hear what you think!!
Thank you Danny! I am enjoying the first bookverymuch!
Then, i have no doubt you'll live the rest too! Most people had problems with the first but then loved the following!!I just say.... Barrons!!
<3 Great review for a super fun book, Kim! The book made me want to go back to Ireland, too:-)
Thank you Flannery! I've never been there, but I heard so many great things about it.
Oh Kim, you don't need a reason to crush on Barrons. It just kind of happens. Hilarious link from the "WHAT?" It made me feel like I was on a treasure hunt...Nice Review! Did you picture Kristen Bell as Mac? I think I should start a campaign for her to play the part if they ever make a movie.
Yeah, but at this point I don't have much to go on, but I guess that's how crushes work ^^Hehe, I'm glad you liked my link and my review! I didn't really put a face on Mac while I was reading this, but I think Kristen fits the bill, so I'll join your campaign! (although I can't really picture her as Mac 2.0, but that's my fault because I always have a hard time imagining somebody)
LOL, loved the review Kim! Makes me glad that I have ordered the first two books just yesterday:)
Well, she seems like one of those people who can pull off any hair color. It's a little unfair but she's cool, so no hard feelings. She was brunette in the movie Fanboys but it looked like a wig. Oh aaaaand she also dressed up as Princess Leia in a metal bikini. Not sure what that has to do with it, LOL. It's just funny.
Thanks!I ordered the first 4 today (I'm reading them on my Kindle, but I need 'real' copies to put on my shelves) along with the Soul Screamer books.
Holy hell I LOVE this review.
I'll Google Kristen to see different versions of her, I only know her as a long haired blond girl.....
Oh wait, I saw some pictures and I agree with you, 100%. Loved the Princess Leia look =D
Mariel wrote: "Holy hell I LOVE this review."Thank you! I LOVED this book ^^
Aw, good. Well - I'm missing Barrons, now. I think I'm due to finish reading Faefever. Trust me, the booksonly get better!
Must stay away from Bloodfever... Must stay away from Bloodfever... GAH. I really can't start reading this now, I'm already in over my head
You know you miss him, too. And he is so effing hot in Bloodfever! Phew!!
Hahaha. Then don't read my review of it because I talk about "certain" things that are best experienced first hand. When Flannery read about it, she was like "What page? I just want to skip to that page!" and she still hasn't read the book. *glares at her*
I'm trying to stay completely spoiler-free with these books, because it's one of the exceptionally rare series where all the books are really good, because like you and a lot of others have said, it only gets better. I'm so glad I can read the entire series instead of having to wait for the next book.I'll just have to make sure I finish Fall For Anything today so I can start reading Bloodfever. I really do need to give up my job.
Ummmm, I'm sorry. What about Florida University? Is that where you graduated from? It's a little weird to go around posting the initials of your college in random threads....
That would be a funny joke...if there was such a school. Since there is not, I will point at you and laugh.University of Florida or Florida State University (UF or FSU) FORDHAM is FU...FTW
Sure, laugh at the pathetic uneducated girl who doesn't know any better. That's really nice.
LOL Sorry, Kim. We have a strained relationship. We are going to counseling...Definitely stay spoiler free. Anytime a review for Shadowfever pops up on my newsfeed, I close my eyes tight and scroll away. Just say no!
*giggles* awesome Review!!! Welcome in the club. When I finished Dreamfever last year I imediately started again with Darkfever. I reread those books now 3 times and I love them more and more if even possible!Well, my advice? Take one week off and toss away all the other books and close yourself in with those books!
Oh and there is a soundtrack for those books and it is AMAZING!!!!Bloodrush is the first and the soundtrack for Dreamfever and then there is the Shadowsong...
Okay, that is it. I am starting this book tomorrow! Great review Kim:)
*stops eating popcorn*Please, carry on, I love drama ^^ I'll gladly take your advice Lyndsey, I don't want to ruin it.
Danny, thank you, I love this club! Wow, 3 times? Yeah, I know, but I have to read Finnikin and Fall for Anything first, my reading schedule already looks likethisso I have to show some discipline and just... Okay, I need to stop talking about these books now, becausethisis what my self-restraint looks like. *sighs*
But oooh a soundtrack! Will I spoil myself if I look it up? Or should I wait 'till I've finished them?
Nic, yaaaaay, I really hope you enjoy this as much as I did, it was great. Thanks!
You know, for a while now I've been looking forward to you meeting Barrons. Every time I read you crushing on all those YA boys like Varen, I kept thinking..just you wait! I'm so happy you picked up this series, can't wait for all the corner girls to get into them, Barrons is the new black!
Hehe, I don't think you'll have to wait long for that, Nicole. The corner already seems to be infected:)
The soundtrack is not really spoilery (at least I can say this for Bloodrush) but you won't understand the meaning of the songs until you've read Dreamfever. I don't know about Shadowsong since it's still on the way.. I hope it comes next week.
Nicole, you should have shoved these books into my face. If you have any more of these guys lurking in the shadows, please tell me now =D
Jess, yup, I think Barrons is pretty much taking over. Nic is getting ready to meet him too ^^Danny, I'll wait 'till I've read the books then, I'm sure the song titles will probably give away small clues (or make no sense at all, like you said).
I also bought the CD after reading, after becoming a total mess. Dreaming and Thinking constantly about Barrons and those books.But, the music and the texts are wonderful!!
