What a great book! I've read the other reviews, and I know there are lots of opinions over the ending, the 5-pack series, that there was 'no plot', and 'no romance'.

Firstly, this is not a romance series, in the vein that other KMM novels have been. It is also a 5-part series, not a stand alone book, as other KMM novels have been. So, if you can put all that aside, and read the series for what it *is* instead of what it *isn't*, then you may fall in it as I have.

I finished the book a few days ago and I've been stewing about it since. For those who complained about the lack of plot, the plot is more subtle here .. but what does occur is still very important in pushing the plot forward to it's eventual conclusion. KMM has remarked that there is a lot of foreshadowing in this book. If you look at what did occur with this statement in mind, you may see the bigger picture of where she is going.

Some questions were answered (who is the Lord Master, what is in the book), some hints were given (V'lane's actions/reactions toward Barrons; V'lane's stories and side comments to Mac), and others were clearly made larger (what the heck/who the heck is Barrons; if you need the book, how/who will get it!)

In the end, what occurs (and I'm not talking about the mentioned 'gang rape' scene, but instead the events encompassing it) is integral to the series. Obviously this needed to occur in order for the series to move forward to it's final 2 books (and how painfully hard will it be to wait for those final 2 books!)

Book 3 has given me more food for thought than the 2 intro books - the first books (which I loved) introduced Mac to this world. Book 3 really takes it, develops it, and gives us hints as to where everything is headed. I thought it was fanstastic, and I agree with the reviewer that said it is the best of the series so far.

Share/Like this Review?

I started the first book (Darkfever) on a thursday and by sunday - I had read the first 3 books in the series. The story blends action, back story and celtic myths and history in a well paced and planned story. The action was nonstop and once the book was over, I needed to start the next and the next to know what happens. Mac is a great character that grows throughout the series - Her male protagonists are great (I want to know more about the mysterious Jericho Barrons and the fae prince, V'Lane). I have to get my hands on the next one ASAP. I highly recommend this series, you won't be able to put it down.

Share/Like this Review?

This is not a romance series like her other books, and I can honestly say that I, as an avid reader of all things romance, loved these books more than any of her others, or anyone else's. They are great. This book was touted as the "dark" book of the series, a turning point in the story arc, so lots of people didn't like it but I think it's great and am anxiously awaiting the next installment - which Ms. Moning announced today that she hopes to have it out in August of next year! Whoo Hoo. www.karenmoning.com

Share/Like this Review?

I can't say I LIKE this series; however, I am compelled. The story is so horrible that I MUST keep reading to see what will happen. She is promised joy, but how long (how many books must I read) will it take to find out. This series is more like a Tootsie Pop to me - I'd like to bite right to the end. Drawing it out is not enjoyable.

Share/Like this Review?

I thought the book was great given the context. I was deeply disturbed by the ending and a little freaked out, but I understand the whys of it. The climactic point at the end where all "he**" breaks loose kind of reminded me of the Ghostbusters movie when the "portal" opens up and all the beastie monsters are running amok around NYC :)

Share/Like this Review?

This book had a cliff hanger ending that left me wanting to read book 4 asap!!! After there being no actual sex in the first two books, this one caught me off guard when Mac finally does have sex, and who it is with! I am excited that book five will come out in December of 2010 as I have been reading this series for three years now and finally after all the waiting I can't wait to see how it all ends. I hope the final book ties up all the lose ends and tells who is on who's side, as through out the series Mac never really has any one to trust and it would be nice to see who stands by her and who is using her.

Share/Like this Review?

REally good book. I stayed up until 2:30 am reading it. I highly recommend you read this series in order. Very curious to see what Barrons ends up being. I saw at the end of the book that Twentieth Century Fox picked up the options. It would make a great series, I don't think a movie would do it justice.

Share/Like this Review?

I'm totally hooked on this series. Another winner and with a cliffhanger ending no less!

Share/Like this Review?

Ok, so, the only reason I ended up finishing this, and the only reason that I will be reading the next book is because a co-worker keeps telling me the series gets better.

I started reading this series because I had previously read KMM's Highlander series and loved it. The first book was decent, the second book seemed like a filler, and this book? Well, I got through it. For me, this series just isn't going anywhere.

Mac is still in Dublin, still employed by Jericho Barrons at Barron's Books and Baubles, and she's still working with/against Inspector Jayne on the case of her sister's killer. In this book, we also have V'lane vying for her attention, and now we have the Lord Master also vying for her attention. Mac in this book also meets someone named Christian MacKelter, who is a Scottish druid who is working on fighting the Unseelie, like she is.

The whole premise of this book is that the wall between Faery and the human world is thinning almost to the point of breaking, and when it does, all hell will break loose, in the manner of every kind of unsavory fae possible. But not a whole lot happens in the book overall.

Mac fights with Barrons, fights with V'lane, and fights with Rowena, the head of the sidhe seers. But other than that, no ground is really gained.

Barrons, the supposed love-interest makes me want to punch him in the face. Mac is horribly girlie, and just too fru-fru for my tastes. I'm going to continue on with the next book because my co-worker says the series gets better. But at this point, I'm thinking if I don't like it yet, I'm not going to.

Share/Like this Review?

These books pretty much defy reasonable description. For some reason I love them. I ended up giving this one 4.5 stars for shear entertainment value.

If you aren't already familier with the series, I strongly suggest starting from the beginning with Darkfever--I don't think any of these books stand alone well at all. Assuming, that you have read the first two I'll skip right past the basic description of plot and try to explain what I felt this book was about. Basically, Mac is conflicted and alone. She is no longer sure if she can trust anyone. From Barrons, the enigmatic book store owner, to V'Lane the Seelie prince, to Dani and she other sidhe-seers, everyone wants Mac's help and on some level, want to control her. But Mac has developed self-sufficiency, maturity, and the ability to keep her own council--basically she's loyal only to herself and her cause. That is, she wants to protect the human population from a mass Unseelie invasion, and she wants revenge for her sister. When she learns that on Halloween, the walls of the Unseelie prison will be in very serious danger of falling and allowing all of them to enter the human world, she takes some pretty extreme measures to survive.

To me this book really showed how Mac has grown and, well, darkened as a person. From shifting loyalties and morals, to her struggle to hold onto whateve small color and happiness she can find, it's impossible not to like her. The cast of characters around her, few of whom are clearly good or evil, are varied, complex, and fascinating. The world that Moning has build is fascinating and bone chillingly creepy. The little touches of humor don't hurt either. With rainy Dublin as a backdrop, the plot races along to a most unexpected end.

Now, the book ends on a monumental cliff-hanger, of the everything going to hell in a hand-basket variety. How you feel about it will probably depend on taste (I know some people hate any cliff-hanger at all). And yes, frankly, having the book end with a climax rather then a resolution is a bit off putting. That's probably my most pressing criticism for this book. But it served it's purpose for me--I can't wait to read the next book.

If you like dark urban fantasy, I highly recommend this series.

Share/Like this Review?

I am flabbergasted! All I can say is READ THIS SERIES!!!!!! I am on day 4 of my "Fever" binge. I started the series four days ago and already I'm devouring "Dreamfever".

This book had a killer ending. Just when you think you've figured out Moning's characters and plot, she pulls a fast one on you and you are left bewildered. This series is soooooo addicting! I don't know what I am going to do when I finish the 4th book. Her last and final book wont be out til Dec. 2010....what will I do?

Share/Like this Review?