Stephanie S. (skywriter319) - , reviewed on 6/14/2010 + 784 more book reviews

Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series is one of my favorite series of all time, so I'm sorry to say that this book disappointed me. I expected snark, sexiness, action, and a sweet, enduring kind of romance--and I got them... in small, piddling quantities.

On the bright side, I did rather like Georgina's voice. On the outside, she's gorgeous, which made for a lot of sexual-attraction fun in the book. However, we very quickly realize that she is no ordinary succubus, for she has long-harbored regrets and fears of her own. It is easy to empathize with her at the same time that we are entertained by her.

Seth, while not having as big a role as the back cover summary implies (and as I wanted), is still very, very attractive. He makes me wonder why there aren't more introverted, awkward, yet deeply loyal and sweet love interests out there...because there really should be!

Unfortunately, Seth is not enough to make me keen on continuing this series. It's not too badly written, but I still didn't connect to the characters or the story as well as I wanted to. I wished the paranormal aspect, such as Georgina's innate succubus nature, could have been better explored. It was hard for me to see Georgina as an actual succubus rather than just a rare gorgeous woman who just wants a genuineness that all her drooling, staring admirers cannot give her.

Overall, SUCCUBUS BLUES didn't grab me the way other UFs did. I don't think I will be continuing, but I WILL be keeping in mind the high appeal of the awkward love interest for future reference!

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