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The Cold Kiss Of Death (2009)

by Suzanne McLeod(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0575084294 (ISBN13: 9780575084292)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Gollancz

series

Spellcrackers.com

review 1: This is the second book in the series and I'm still feeling confused. The author has a very hodge podge way of delivering information at times and I find myself having to re-read parts and still coming away confused. For example, a certain aspect of Malik's lineage is presented as a known fact in this book even though I don't recall anyone figuring it out in the first book. I even had to double check that I didn't miss a book in between the first one and this one. And don't even get me started on the explanation for fae genetics.That said, it is an interesting world and the author doesn't shy away from making her fae as Other as possible. There are fae with hooves, gills, seaweed hair, skin the shade of primary colors, lipless mouths, and males with...er...double the m... moreanhood. It's a colorful world to be sure but the secondary characters can use some work because so far they still feel mostly one dimensional. The only two characters that seem to be receiving the back story treatment are Genevieve, our heroine, and Malik, the vampire with his own mysterious agenda. I suppose this tactic is working because so far Genevieve and Malik are the only two characters that I really care about and I find myself mainly reading just to get to the parts where they are sharing the page.The actual plot involved missing ghosts and Genevieve being accused for a murder she didn't commit. For me the plot seemed to meander and I don't think that Genevieve actually solved the case as much as it was a matter of the answers getting shoved into her face. But despite the continuing uneveness of this series I still plan to read more.
review 2: 4.5/5 stars. It's bad enough being the only sidhe in town, but Genny also has to clear her name in the her friend's murder, deal with a sorceress, and stay one step ahead of the vamps in town. This book has me hooked on this series. If you enjoy urban fantasy, this series is a must-read. Suzanne McLeod effortlessly blends supernatural and magical/mythological creatures into a fascinating world any paranormal book lover is sure to enjoy. less

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