Destined for an Early Grave

Okay here it goes….I started off REALLY loving this series. It was the first time in a very long time that I was really excited to find a book that I was totally captivated by. But after a while, there are so many unbelievable dynamics that develop that I can’t keep overlooking them. After the last few books, I was actually excited to see Frost taking a risk by introducing a character like Gregor and the dynamic that she was introducing. I felt like this was going to be the turning point that made things exciting again, but at the end when it came down to it, I felt like she backtracked. Cat is by far the best character in this series and it’s like Frost just wanted to make her a love sick puppy who throws out her better judgement. Cat is a headstrong hero, she doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. So when she refused to stand up for herself especially during one pivotal moment, I just couldn’t justify any of her characters actions anymore. There were so many opportunities for the characters to communicate, but it seemed that the perpetual misconceptions and intentional disregard for one another just served as a plot device to get the characters where Frost wanted them to be. So for a series that started off strong, I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with where it ended up.

The action never stops for Cat & Bones.

Myth: 3/5

Again, we think that Cat & Bones could use a break. A nice holiday in Paris, but even going to Paris seems to have been part of Gregors plan. Mencheres has certainly filled the role in this series as the puppetmaster. He always knows more than he says, but for the most part lets the kids figure it out. Consider him the series Gandalf, or Dumbledore character. Some may say this is where he goes a bit too far, by hiding parts of Cats past for the greater good.

Cat and Bones end up in a world of trouble as they fight off another master vampire but also fight against vampire law. Dont worry, the action and romance stay high.

Magic: 3/5

Cat is a full fledged vampire in this book and that comes with its own quirks. No one knew what would happen when she turned, and it of course was non-standard. Not only does Cat drink vampire blood (instead of human blood), she gains powers from the master vampires from which she drinks.at least for a limited time. This comes in handy when youre bffs with Vlad, the vampire thats famously pyrokinetic.

Overall: 3/5

This is still a quick paced read, with fun characters and a story that leaves you wanting more.

What just happened? Books one through three were all solid five star books for me. But this one was almost intolerable…

I’m not going to spoil the story for everyone else but suffice it to say that I cringed through more than 50% of this book. Bones and Cat were constantly at each other’s throats. Sorry – but that’s not romantic – or enjoyable. Bones was almost not even recognizable in this book. And Cat took annoying, stubborn and stupid to new levels. When Bones cussed her out about 3/4 of the way through I wanted to give him a high five.

For my part, I would have enjoyed this book a lot more if (1) it had been edited down for all the scenes that really did nothing to move the story along or seemed overly dramatic / unnecessary and (2) Bones and Cat had worked more together than against each other.

It seems to me that this book could have achieved its main objectives (not going to spoil it – you’ll know what they are when it’s done) without all the antagonism between Bones and Cat. Really – it killed the romance – left me feeling blah about these two. That’s so sad, because I adored these two together in the first three books. Their actions seemed way too out of character.

All I can is that I’m glad it’s over and I can move on to the next one in the hopes that Bones and Cat work together again and not against each other.

WOW, that’s what I can say about this book. If u haven’t read the other 5 books first before this one then u will not understand what I’m going to say and for those who have then u will. I had to stop off and on during the first part of the book because I was very upset what was happening and what I thought would happen, then it happened in the middle and I was heartbroken, mad and very upset about it. I could not put the book down, I was obsessed, because I wanted and hoped that what I was thinking was going to be wrong, but I didn’t know and had to find out. And in the end I was so relieved that my heart was not broken anymore. I tell u Jeaniene Frost, u had me in a rage in this book, so heartbroken and it was in such suspense that I could not stop reading. Very good book and I hope the other ones does not do this to me again…..

*spoiler alert* So you know the plot. This comment is mainly for those who read the book. Here’s my gripe:

Why didn’t Cat just publicly announce she was Gregor’s wife (she could have told him she would admit it if he made it clear she was his co-ruler, heir apparent)? Then she could have killed him in a duel of her own, there would be no threat of war, and she saves herself.

Instead we get the ending we got and the potential new war worried over in the middle.

Lastly, I really liked Bones…until this book. How is it he can blindfold Cat, doubt her at every turn, tell her nothing, get mad when she acts without all knowledge, and then throw a temper tantrum saying she treats him like a child?

Pretty sure this is the book that will stop me from reading on, unless someone has a good argument why Ms. Frost made these choices.

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