This was one of my most anticipated releases for the year, and while I really enjoyed it and LOVE the cover (Brock Ohurn baby), it just didn't end up being as epic as I hoped it would be. Though, I am still holding out hope the next books will make up for it since it is part of a series.
I actually loved the start of it, and how it is kind of a role reversal type of book. The heroine is a bit more forward type of character (actually she only was in the beginning), rich, a demon with a bit more mysterious past, and who is in an arranged engagement. The hero grew up poor, doesn't really know who he is, trying to figure out who the heroine is most of the book, and has to face more hurdles to be with the heroine (something I'm excited for there to be in book 2) Totally my type of book. But as the book went on, their personalities and who they are, just became a bit bland.
Such as since she is a demon, I expected her to maybe be somewhat experienced or promiscuous, so I was VERY disappointed when we found out the heroine was a virgin, even if it was for a reason. And then the hero, I think I was expecting a bit more darkness or alpha-ness, or have a broody nature to him, maybe just to spice things up a bit, but he was actually probably one of the nicest characters ever LOL, even a bit naive.
I wish I could give this one a 5 star too, but so many things were lacking and it was a bit disappointing. One would be the teacher/student trope. I so hoped it was a bigger part of the story, or at least have an age gap between them, which there wasn't really one sadly. The book was actually a sweeter, less angst and drama, type of book. Like a coffee shop type of read. There were some sexy parts, and I think the forbidden-ness was supposed to cause more angst, bur it didn't really. Everything, including the romance, was just pretty calm and sweet. The calm before the storm maybe?
Another thing that bothered me, was the lack of details. For example, descriptions and their ages,which were total mysteries the entire book. I'm guessing she's in her early 20's since she's in college. The hero mentioned he was young to be a professor, and he acts pretty young too. We finally find out at the end that he is 27 from the heroine who tells the reader that actually, and I'm just a little confused how she even knew how old he was when they literally don't have any conversations about details of themselves like that. I also expected him to be a bit older...
I'm also confused on the hero's past? So here is this super strong dude who mentioned he has to be super careful about humans and how he wishes he can have more contact. Then we have his friend making fun of him because he's never with a woman or even entertains them, and the hero makes comments of how he prefers courting women and that sex isn't everything. So I'm thinking, if this dude is scared of being even close to his best friend for example, that maybe he's more innocent with sex. Maybe not a virgin, but just more inexperienced? Especially because every comment the best friend makes about him, sounds like the hero is legit never with women and the hero couldn't rebuff it. But then all of a sudden we get to when they're together, and he says how it's more special with her than anyone he has ever been with, and just how at ease he is with sex, and it just seemed like he's been with a lot more women than he let on. Then he has condoms in his nightstand, which I was under the impression he didn't bring women back to his apartment because again, the friend insinuated that. I'm fine with his sex past, but I just needed more details on it and how he was able to be with women at all because of his strength. It was all just too vague.
The last thing that bothered me, was I felt like the characters were wishy washy. Their thoughts and decisions constantly contradicted their actions when it came to each other. Or they would make a decision and stick to it for legit like only a second. Or the heroine for example, who was the main pursuer at first, she chases him but everytime they get too close, she completely backs out and is running away, which got pretty annoying.
So overall, although I did really enjoy this book, I think i was just expecting more out of it. So many things were just too vague or rushed, and the development was a bit off. I do love the premise of the book though, and the uniqueness of it, and I'm still super excited for the next book, though I will probably wait to read it until the last book comes out.
Also, worth the price for the paperback, but not really for the ebook IMO.
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If you don't read anything else this year you MUST at least read Blood of Zeus. I was lucky enough to get a ARC of this and read it within a day, but even almost a month later and I can not get it out of my head and definitely not wait for book 2 and 3.This book jumps right into the deep end from the beginning. Maximus Kane is a Literature Professor at Alameda University with a dark past that he doesn't ever talk about, but is reminded about daily by those he cares most about. He has taught himself control thru out his life so that his unexplainable strength doesn't attract attention since his godlike stature certainly does. Now his world consist of little more then being a professor.Kara Valari is a undergrad at Alameda University in her last year with her own past and a planned out future to go with it. Valari is not just her last name but it also brings its own problems. People whisper behind her back because being a Valari is worse then being a demon, paparazzi chase her because of her grandfather's past, and her mom is the ringleader these days. Kara knows that she has to make the most of this last year because she will then be expected to fill a darker future. So when she walks into professor Kane's class she doesn't expect to feel how she does, and Maximus is just as shocked by the attraction that he feels for her. After their first touch Kara knows that Maximus is keeping something from her, and Maximus feels that she may be the only one to give him answers. Both are on dangerous ground and neither want to back away despite all the signs telling them they should.You will not be able to get enough of Kara and Maximus, they are unique and intriguing. I didnt want the book to end and can not say enough that I can not wait for Heart of Fire and Fate of Storms.
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