Bloodfever

4.5 Stars!

Because I couldnt possibly write a review for each of these books individually, this is a review of the original Fever series (books 1 through 5). Not only would it be too difficult to review them on an individual basis, but it just wasnt going to happen because I couldnt stop long enough between books to even be bothered to write a review. I devoured these books.

This is so not my cup of tea. Im a traditional girl. I like believability, relatability, and normalcy. I like original and unique stories but ones that could happen in real life. Fantasy or paranormal? Usually, we dont mesh. This series is definitely an exception.

It did have drawbacks. It was long, at times very drawn out (mostly toward the end), and thoroughly confusing. I know it was the authors intention to keep us guessing and on the edge of our seats, but it got to the point where I had hardly any idea what was going on and it became frustrating. There are so many different facets to this story, so many unnatural laws at play, that its hard to keep everything straight. The game is constantly changing, theres so many players, and the board is unfathomably large. Every time you think youre winning, Moning has rewritten the rules.

But in her defense, it does keep you interested. You become desperate to know what happens. You root for good to trump evil and you rethink what it means to be either one. I was so drawn in to this story and the unforgettable, gripping characters.

Mac and Barrons are damn near perfection. Their chemistry is like nothing Ive ever experienced between two characters. This is the ultimate slow burn. It doesnt get any slower and hotter than these two. Their tension is so powerful. They make you feel so much by doing and saying next to nothing. They are unforgettable.

Take a step out of your comfort zone and read these books. You need to experience this world and these characters. Karen Marie Monings imagination is a work of art. I think if my brain was capable of creating a story of this magnitude, Id go insane. Its probably why she writes. Lucky for us.

I am re-reading this series for the third time. The first time reading, I sped-read and caught the story itself. The second and now third time reading, I could take it slower and noticed more of the detail put into Monnings descriptions, lovely metaphors and just plain witty writing.

Despite Macs many warnings that this is a dark story, her personality shines through. Mac is so relatable, believing herself to be a normal, average person. I adore that she is honest about who she is and knows what she likes. While she may no longer wear pink, have pretty nails or shiny blonde hair, he newly developing persona Mac 2.0 is awesome. She has some serious charisma and I love giggling about lines such as I get off on a man with strong moral fiber. The closest Barrons ever gets to fiber is walking down the cereal aisle at the grocery store, slipped in among the darker Fae happenings.

Monning left me wanting more and does an amazing job developing interesting characters and not revealing too much, too fast. Her writing is vivid, descriptive and full of interesting twists & turns. I wish this series could one day have a film adaptation (but Ill always love the book most).

This is sincerely one of my absolute favorite series and I hope you give it a chance too!

Rating: 3 Stars – Liked It

Bloodfever was a little better than Darkfever but not enough to give a higher rating. Karen Marie Moning did great with the prologue, catching up with what happened in book 1.

Mac still annoyed me but not as much. I wanted more character growth then what I got. Plot wise I also I wanted more. I felt there was just more revealing of bad guys/monsters. I still feel that there is more about her sisters death. Again this book did not wow me but still was unable to put down. I am just waiting for something to shock me, I did not see coming. I know the plot has a lot to do with finding the Sinsar Dubh (black magic book) but for some reason I am more interested in her sisters death.

Again no romance but I am starting to see Barrons and V’lane showing signs of interest in her. This is not a love triangle. They both have their reasons for needing her help. V’lane I am starting to get a little curious about. Barrons really caught my attention more in this book. I know there is so much more to him. I really need to know who and what is in his garage basement, who does the second phone number belong too if can not get in touch with Barrons. I am loving their banter and bickering. They have a good like/hate relationship.

Hopefully I will get more in book 3.

I didn’t enjoy the first book- but was intrigued enough to follow the story into the second.

I’m so glad I did!

Everything I found lacking in the first, was present in this installment.

This did feel like a filler book for bigger plot lines, but I enjoyed reading through the ground work.

The chemistry between Mac and Barrons was much more believable. I think, I might finally on the Mac and Barrons train.

There also seems to be some character development for Mac – although she has a long way to go before I stop hoping an Unseelie sucks the life out of her…

It ended very similar to the first – but I’m invested now.

I would definitely recommend, if like me, you were unsure after the first.

There is something about this series that just kind of drags you in against your will. Maybe this is a reaction to reading so much “literary fiction” recently, but I am obsessed with this series. In Bloodfeverwe are, once again, unravelling the mysteries of a fae infested Dublin, with Mac and her hot but mysterious mentor, Barrons. This time (and sort of last time) we’re still on the hunt for OOPs, or Objects of Power that once belonged to the fae, as she finds herself surrounded by enemies, both old (some very old) and new). It’s such an easy read, and sometimes you need that in your life, and I just want to read the next one ASAP.