The sex scenes were left out, making it feel more like a young adult novel. The storyline revolved around a group of cousins or friends who often had slumber parties and were under constant parental supervision. The pacing of the plot was extremely slow, only picking up slightly towards the end before slowing down again and becoming somewhat nonsensical. The recurring theme of fainting at the sight of blood became repetitive and didn't quite add up, as it was the biting and drinking that posed a real threat, not the blood itself. While the narrator wasn't the worst I've heard, her monotonous tone didn't enhance an already lackluster story.
The plot and story line of this book are extremely basic, to the point where even a young adult would find it uninteresting. There is no character development, and the characters are so uncomplicated that it's easy to predict their actions and words in advance. The sole innovative aspect of this book is the author's explanation for the origin of vampires. While the intention was to make them more relatable and less like traditional stereotypes, it unfortunately resulted in creating characters that are foolish and easy to foresee. It's difficult to believe that a vampire who is 200 years old would still behave like a 22-year-old. The narrator's performance in this audiobook is incredibly lackluster, making it hard to distinguish between character voices and narration. It's easy to find yourself drifting off and losing focus, but fear not! If you zone out for a few minutes, you won't miss anything noteworthy. Save your credit and your time, and avoid getting this book.
Nowadays, there's a surplus of "paranormal romances" available. While some lean towards action, mythology, mystery, and fantasy, others focus more on romance with just a hint of the paranormal. This particular series is definitely aimed at romance fans rather than those into urban fantasy. Personally, I enjoy the series. It offers a light, amusing, and cozy reading experience. What makes it stand out from similar books with the same premise are the endearing vampire family members and the wonderfully quirky comedic moments. While the first book may not have been as funny, I found myself laughing out loud at certain parts in the second through fourth books. Overall, revisiting the story as an audiobook was a pleasant experience.
I noticed that many people didn't like Victoria McGee's narration, and I understand where they're coming from. However, I personally enjoyed her unique and smooth voice, and found it quite pleasant to listen to.
I'm glad I followed the advice of one reviewer who suggested starting with this book before diving into the rest of the series. It felt like a great introduction to the characters.
I also had a great time reading this book. The author's depiction of humans from Atlantis with nanos was incredibly captivating and refreshingly different from the multitude of vampire novels I've been devouring lately. It's like a guilty pleasure for me, but I'm hoping to eventually satisfy my craving for vampire books and explore other genres. They're just as addictive as potato chips!
I felt like the story didn't fully captivate my attention, making it easy for me to miss things while I was listening and doing chores. I didn't feel the urge to go back and rewind the book. The characters and the plot could have used more development, and I found it to be quite predictable at times. Although, I did appreciate the overall concept of the story. I'm unsure if I would actively search for another book by the same author.
Regarding the narrator, I thought she did a great job of giving each character a distinct voice.
The narrator for this audiobook was absolutely terrible. I really wish I had paid attention to the reviews beforehand. The only thing I could think of was that it sounded like a poorly done computer-generated voice. It actually made me fall asleep the first few times I tried listening to it. I persevered and gave it multiple chances, but in the end, it just wasn't worth the agony. The story itself was incredibly lackluster, nothing at all like what I would expect from Laurell K Hamilton. There was no excitement, and even the love scenes left me feeling bored. It was just another tedious addition to the genre. Ugh!
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