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Devil #1
The Devil's Fool
There’s nothing eighteen-year-old Eve can do about her corrupt, power-hungry witch parents who kill at the slightest insult, except vow never to use her own powers, adding to the family evil. But when her father introduces her to Boaz, a powerful vampire who manipulates her by giving her the one thing she’s never had—love, Eve finds herself caught up in a world of greed and seduction, using black magic to harm others purely for enjoyment. Unbeknownst to Eve, however, Boaz’s true desire is to steal her power for himself, and he will do whatever it takes to make that happen.
After Boaz nearly kills her, Eve finally sees him for the devil he is. Knowing Boaz will never let her go, she enlists the help of the Deific, a secret organization that fights the world’s true monsters, to fake her own death. She learns to use her abilities for good and sets out to make up for all her wrongdoings. But when her past actions catch up to her, the consequences prove deadly. Boaz wants revenge, and he’s not alone.
After Boaz nearly kills her, Eve finally sees him for the devil he is. Knowing Boaz will never let her go, she enlists the help of the Deific, a secret organization that fights the world’s true monsters, to fake her own death. She learns to use her abilities for good and sets out to make up for all her wrongdoings. But when her past actions catch up to her, the consequences prove deadly. Boaz wants revenge, and he’s not alone.
364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2015
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Rachel McClellan
35 books546 followersRachel lives in New Hampshire, a place secretly known for its supernatural creatures. When she's not in her writing lair, she's partying with her husband and four children. Her love for storytelling began as a child when the moon first possessed the night. For when the lights went out, her imagination painted a whole new world. And what a scary world it was…
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June 10, 2017
Had anyone told me 40% into this book that I would be ending up rating this almost 4 stars, I would have laughed at them. Seriously, picture Nelson Muntz.
This book started out really weak for me. I was so exasperated with it: the storytelling, the heroine's naivete and ignorance, the hero, the pacing, the clichéd secondary characters, the lack of emotions, the unanswered questions, the cheesiness, the continuity errors, the subpar editing. Okay, so I was annoyed by basically everything.
And still I kept going because despite all its flaws, it was captivating. I needed to know what was going on. I wanted the heroine to find out what I had realized ages ago. And I was desperately waiting for her to grow a pair and show all those assholes out there who's boss.
However, halfway through the book when I was fully prepared to rate it only 2 stars, the story suddenly changed course. It felt like the author was finally able to let loose after 150 pages of tedious but unfortunately necessary introduction, and tell what she'd been impatiently waiting to tell all along. Though the pacing still required some getting used to, the book became so much more interesting.
Eve finally started asking questions and making decisions for herself. The whining stopped. I finally got some answers and some of my confusion dissolved. Likeable secondary characters got introduced. I was able to make out an actual storyline.
In short: it was really, really good and I could hardly put it down.
This book was edgier than I expected it to be with several scenes containing graphic violence, so unlike so many other readers, I wouldn't exactly label it a Young Adult read.
August 1, 2023
I almost gave up on this, but previous reviews stated it got better at the 40% mark. They were correct. Female mc is a complete TSTL idiot until the 40% mark. Then the book has more going for it.
September 1, 2015
~3.5 stars~
Have you ever read a blurb and felt like it revealed far too much??? This was one of those rare cases for me. I went into this book blind, and was over half way through before going to back and seeing the synopsis and reviews (which is rarely something I do........I'm going to blame it on my cover crush). It damn near details the entire plot. Anyhow, it was still a pretty good read. I think the heroine was a little too easily accepting of everything, but other than that I think this series has potential and Ill likely continue it. Also, as I mentioned earlier - that cover..........GORGEOUS! That's actually what convinced me to give this a try.........yes I'm shallow. This is currently offered as a kindleunlimited, and I'm glad I gave it a try. I can see this turning into a strong series.
The negative: it ends on a cliffhanger, and those typically just piss me off.
Have you ever read a blurb and felt like it revealed far too much??? This was one of those rare cases for me. I went into this book blind, and was over half way through before going to back and seeing the synopsis and reviews (which is rarely something I do........I'm going to blame it on my cover crush). It damn near details the entire plot. Anyhow, it was still a pretty good read. I think the heroine was a little too easily accepting of everything, but other than that I think this series has potential and Ill likely continue it. Also, as I mentioned earlier - that cover..........GORGEOUS! That's actually what convinced me to give this a try.........yes I'm shallow. This is currently offered as a kindleunlimited, and I'm glad I gave it a try. I can see this turning into a strong series.
The negative: it ends on a cliffhanger, and those typically just piss me off.
February 2, 2020
The Devil's Fool
Devil Series, Book 1
By: Rachel McClellan
Narrated by: Veronica Fox
Witches, hateful powerful parents, vampires,and more.Not a series I plan to follow.
Fair narration.
Devil Series, Book 1
By: Rachel McClellan
Narrated by: Veronica Fox
Witches, hateful powerful parents, vampires,and more.Not a series I plan to follow.
Fair narration.
March 14, 2020
A great start to this tale of the paranormal, politics and power
This is a reworking of a book by of the same name but released under the pen name Rachel McClellan. It has been updated and had minor adjustments made in order to link with the books of her Rouen series. It's been a long time since I read the original book, in fact it was before I regularly reviewed them, so I'm glad to have the chance to rectify that omission.
I very much enjoyed The Devil's Fool , in which we see Eve led on a path to her (almost) destruction before finding redemption in unexpected places. Do be warned, there are times when the heroine, Eve, is quite an unpleasant character, behaving in a reprehensible and selfish manner. However the story was gripping and, despite some very stupid choices , overall found myself really liking Eve. I think it helped knowing that she was going to repent some of her decisions and find the light that she was always searching for.
This is very much a journey of getting to know Eve, along with watching her chose her future. The story ends at a natural break point rather than cliff-hanger, though there are still a fair number of lose ends that need to be tied up and mysteries that will hopefully be solved. I will definitely be reading the remaining books and can't wait to see more of the mysterious Lucien.
The book contains hints of romance and a few mildly steamy moments, but this are no graphic scenes, so this is suitable for older teens and adults. The writing is absorbing, the characters engaging and the plot captivating. A great read for those who like a good urban fantasy read.
This is a reworking of a book by of the same name but released under the pen name Rachel McClellan. It has been updated and had minor adjustments made in order to link with the books of her Rouen series. It's been a long time since I read the original book, in fact it was before I regularly reviewed them, so I'm glad to have the chance to rectify that omission.
I very much enjoyed The Devil's Fool , in which we see Eve led on a path to her (almost) destruction before finding redemption in unexpected places. Do be warned, there are times when the heroine, Eve, is quite an unpleasant character, behaving in a reprehensible and selfish manner. However the story was gripping and, despite some very stupid choices , overall found myself really liking Eve. I think it helped knowing that she was going to repent some of her decisions and find the light that she was always searching for.
This is very much a journey of getting to know Eve, along with watching her chose her future. The story ends at a natural break point rather than cliff-hanger, though there are still a fair number of lose ends that need to be tied up and mysteries that will hopefully be solved. I will definitely be reading the remaining books and can't wait to see more of the mysterious Lucien.
The book contains hints of romance and a few mildly steamy moments, but this are no graphic scenes, so this is suitable for older teens and adults. The writing is absorbing, the characters engaging and the plot captivating. A great read for those who like a good urban fantasy read.
June 7, 2016
Well the title sums up the main character nicely.
I don’t know whether to throat punch Eve or give her a hug. You want to feel bad for her, but then you want to slap her at the same time. WTF. If my parents did half the shit to me that her parents did to her they would both be chopped to wee bitty pieces, in a ditch. I wouldn’t even spend my time covering the shit up.
I don’t know whether to throat punch Eve or give her a hug. You want to feel bad for her, but then you want to slap her at the same time. WTF. If my parents did half the shit to me that her parents did to her they would both be chopped to wee bitty pieces, in a ditch. I wouldn’t even spend my time covering the shit up.
July 28, 2020
They say lose yourself in books
Until one comes along and breaks your heart by sheer betrayal
→3.25 stars for that amazing plot twist. Let's move on now because I've had enough of Boaz and the rest of the two-faced gang.
Until one comes along and breaks your heart by sheer betrayal
→3.25 stars for that amazing plot twist. Let's move on now because I've had enough of Boaz and the rest of the two-faced gang.
June 13, 2019
I read a review or two before I began this one. People were saying how it started out slow and then got good.. and they were right! The first like 40% was kinda dull.
Just sitting here like....
Mostly just background info about the heroine and her family. I mean it's not past tense but you're seeing the family dynamic and how she was raised. Then without you noticing this story slowly sucks you in!
A couple of people also said just from the blurb the author gave, they already knew what was going to happen.. I didn't feel that way? I mean yes you kinda knew who the bad guys were. But it still had surprises and mystery!
I started the second book immediately... and let me say.
IT IS
Just sitting here like....
Mostly just background info about the heroine and her family. I mean it's not past tense but you're seeing the family dynamic and how she was raised. Then without you noticing this story slowly sucks you in!
A couple of people also said just from the blurb the author gave, they already knew what was going to happen.. I didn't feel that way? I mean yes you kinda knew who the bad guys were. But it still had surprises and mystery!
I started the second book immediately... and let me say.
IT IS
June 4, 2018
DNF at 15%
I don't think this one is worth pushing through for me, and I'm so disappointed by that because the snippets I came across on fb were so enticing! But alas, I was terribly misled. The characters [read: heroine] are weak and unlikable, the plot feels weirdly disjointed, and I find myself wholly disinterested even though I feel I should be sad or angry or something because the heroine has been tortured and horribly mistreated by her parents all her life. But all I feel is annoyed and distracted and frankly disgusted by Boaz (who is possibly not the hero but she's still grossly attracted to him?).
I know this isn't my most eloquent review, but based on what I've read from other reviewers, I'm not willing to invest 40% into this novel before it MIGHT get better. This is probably why I stick so heavily to historical romances. Bye boy. ✌
I don't think this one is worth pushing through for me, and I'm so disappointed by that because the snippets I came across on fb were so enticing! But alas, I was terribly misled. The characters [read: heroine] are weak and unlikable, the plot feels weirdly disjointed, and I find myself wholly disinterested even though I feel I should be sad or angry or something because the heroine has been tortured and horribly mistreated by her parents all her life. But all I feel is annoyed and distracted and frankly disgusted by Boaz (who is possibly not the hero but she's still grossly attracted to him?).
I know this isn't my most eloquent review, but based on what I've read from other reviewers, I'm not willing to invest 40% into this novel before it MIGHT get better. This is probably why I stick so heavily to historical romances. Bye boy. ✌
January 3, 2021
2.5 Stars
Not the best. I really like the concept and overall plot, especially the plot twist, but the writing takes a lot of the enjoyment out of it for me. It's disjointed, a bit mechanical, too explanatory, and the time jumps was ruining any progress I had in order to really connect with the story and characters. Just as I started to get used to them, a time jump would randomly happen, which then put the characters in a completely different position and progression than before, so the reader is unable to see any development being made in present time- it just skips over it. For example, she went from having zero clue how to use her powers and freaking out about it, and we literally only get like one training scene, then like a chapter later, she is all of a sudden super confident and cocky in her powers and it hit me out of no where. Her personality completely changed within a few pages.
Another thing I disliked (a lot), was the heroine. She is extremely naive, has no common sense, and she speaks and asks questions at literally the worst times. She is pretty much useless, and she uses her powers at the last minute, essentially being no help. She's always asking for everybody else's help as if they should just drop everything to do as she asks, and if they can't fully help her, she snottily criticizes their abilities. She also acts like she is owed something, when newsflash, she isn't the only one who abused, and her nasty behavior in the beginning where she would willingly hurt innocent people, made her worse. I'm sincerely hoping this will all change in her development, because I can't stand the petulant child behavior she has going on. No one put her in the position that she was out in and the evil that came out of it, but herself. So, if anything she should be grateful people are willing to help her at all.
Overall, this book could have honestly been so much better if the writing itself was any better, and if the heroine wasn't as immature as she was. I do like how things turned out with Boaz though, because I never really liked him, so I'm excited to see what happens with Lucien. Hopefully the next book is better 🤞
Not the best. I really like the concept and overall plot, especially the plot twist, but the writing takes a lot of the enjoyment out of it for me. It's disjointed, a bit mechanical, too explanatory, and the time jumps was ruining any progress I had in order to really connect with the story and characters. Just as I started to get used to them, a time jump would randomly happen, which then put the characters in a completely different position and progression than before, so the reader is unable to see any development being made in present time- it just skips over it. For example, she went from having zero clue how to use her powers and freaking out about it, and we literally only get like one training scene, then like a chapter later, she is all of a sudden super confident and cocky in her powers and it hit me out of no where. Her personality completely changed within a few pages.
Another thing I disliked (a lot), was the heroine. She is extremely naive, has no common sense, and she speaks and asks questions at literally the worst times. She is pretty much useless, and she uses her powers at the last minute, essentially being no help. She's always asking for everybody else's help as if they should just drop everything to do as she asks, and if they can't fully help her, she snottily criticizes their abilities. She also acts like she is owed something, when newsflash, she isn't the only one who abused, and her nasty behavior in the beginning where she would willingly hurt innocent people, made her worse. I'm sincerely hoping this will all change in her development, because I can't stand the petulant child behavior she has going on. No one put her in the position that she was out in and the evil that came out of it, but herself. So, if anything she should be grateful people are willing to help her at all.
Overall, this book could have honestly been so much better if the writing itself was any better, and if the heroine wasn't as immature as she was. I do like how things turned out with Boaz though, because I never really liked him, so I'm excited to see what happens with Lucien. Hopefully the next book is better 🤞
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May 24, 2017
My original The Devil's Fool audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
Eden is her safe haven and where she travels each night in her mind to get away from her abusive parents. Her parents are the movers and shakers in the political world and society. But each night they insist she use her magic. Each night she refuses until she has no choice but to fight for her life and the life of the vampire she is physically attracted to; she uses her magic – 18 years of suffering, pain and hate comes to simmer and boil over. Evil magic feels good, until … like anything evil, it is addictive and becomes uncontrollable. Another saves her and now she must save him through the power of good and love.
Eve must rediscover herself to save her friends. The question is can she do it and is she strong enough to face an evil much stronger and more persistent than her parents?
I enjoyed how Rachel McClellan told the story of Eve’s journey of self-discovery and ultimate sacrifices. A vivid and powerful storyteller, McClellan takes common relationship issues and stretches them beyond what we know, demonstrating how choices can affect us and others. Innocents without experience can be swallowed up quickly and completely; McClellan vividly portrayed that possibility into a reality through interactions between Eve and her friends/family.
I thought this was a good book, one I had a difficult time putting down and one that I sometimes found myself saying, “OMG what are you doing?” McClellan tells an engaging story that draws the reader in and when the book ends; well, you are left seeing when part 2 is coming out!
The narrator Veronica Fox performed the parts excellently, slowing it down and energizing it with power and excitement when appropriate. She became the characters but especially Eve. I enjoyed her performance immensely.
There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
Eden is her safe haven and where she travels each night in her mind to get away from her abusive parents. Her parents are the movers and shakers in the political world and society. But each night they insist she use her magic. Each night she refuses until she has no choice but to fight for her life and the life of the vampire she is physically attracted to; she uses her magic – 18 years of suffering, pain and hate comes to simmer and boil over. Evil magic feels good, until … like anything evil, it is addictive and becomes uncontrollable. Another saves her and now she must save him through the power of good and love.
Eve must rediscover herself to save her friends. The question is can she do it and is she strong enough to face an evil much stronger and more persistent than her parents?
I enjoyed how Rachel McClellan told the story of Eve’s journey of self-discovery and ultimate sacrifices. A vivid and powerful storyteller, McClellan takes common relationship issues and stretches them beyond what we know, demonstrating how choices can affect us and others. Innocents without experience can be swallowed up quickly and completely; McClellan vividly portrayed that possibility into a reality through interactions between Eve and her friends/family.
I thought this was a good book, one I had a difficult time putting down and one that I sometimes found myself saying, “OMG what are you doing?” McClellan tells an engaging story that draws the reader in and when the book ends; well, you are left seeing when part 2 is coming out!
The narrator Veronica Fox performed the parts excellently, slowing it down and energizing it with power and excitement when appropriate. She became the characters but especially Eve. I enjoyed her performance immensely.
There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
May 4, 2016
This was my first read by this author. I think this series has mass potential, and I have already clicked the rest of the books in the series. I thought the flow was a bit choppy in places and some things moved to quickly, I'm hoping all gets fleshed out and the story telling is a bit smoother going forward. I think its a great story with both good and despicable characters. Somehow I have the feeling we haven't seen the last of Boaz, who I loved and then hated, I knew something was wrong with him. Anyway, it has my attention and look at those covers!!!
January 6, 2016
Pure, Excellence.
Pure excellence, full of love, hate, mystery, and everything one could want in a paranormal romance. Full of different layers of intrigue, and manipulation. Darkness, and light. To think this is just the beginning two more books to go. This should be a movie or series on TV. In case you haven't noticed I am loving this book, and recommend it highly.
Pure excellence, full of love, hate, mystery, and everything one could want in a paranormal romance. Full of different layers of intrigue, and manipulation. Darkness, and light. To think this is just the beginning two more books to go. This should be a movie or series on TV. In case you haven't noticed I am loving this book, and recommend it highly.
March 24, 2019
Such a believable Supernatural world!!
The supernatural world that Rachel McClellan has created would not let leave it today until I’d read every word. From the first page I walked through a door that transported me to another world. I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to see how Eve and Lucian’s and Boaz’s story plays out!
The supernatural world that Rachel McClellan has created would not let leave it today until I’d read every word. From the first page I walked through a door that transported me to another world. I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to see how Eve and Lucian’s and Boaz’s story plays out!
September 11, 2018
I’m coming back to bookend this saga with my thoughts after finally finishing the whole series. First impressions were average at best, but one thing I loved about this series from the beginning was its diverse cast of interesting characters. Even if you are on the fence after reading Devil’s Fool, give the sequel a chance and then decide what you think from there. This is a series that literally just kept getting better and better, each installment improving upon the last, culminating in what I personally felt was a 5-star finale.
As for this book, I admit I wasn’t really sure what to expect once I started to get into it. It had a kind of unconventional twist unlike any book I’ve read before. After reading certain parts, I’d feel in a dark mood all day long. At first, I wasn’t sure I liked this or understood why things were playing out the way that they were. Did Eve really just do that? Why does she sound so okay with it? Etc. but then I realized that the author was effectively doing what she set out to do, playing a clever trick on me, exposing me to the same insidious onset of darkness and evil that you might not notice if you’re not paying attention. This is of course what Eve is going through, and I found that wildly clever. However, I still felt that the story suffered a little bit in pacing and storytelling, and the ending felt rushed.
As I said before, this series was worth sticking around til the end. It’s been a couple days since I finished the finale and I already can’t stop thinking about Eve and Lucien.
As for this book, I admit I wasn’t really sure what to expect once I started to get into it. It had a kind of unconventional twist unlike any book I’ve read before. After reading certain parts, I’d feel in a dark mood all day long. At first, I wasn’t sure I liked this or understood why things were playing out the way that they were. Did Eve really just do that? Why does she sound so okay with it? Etc. but then I realized that the author was effectively doing what she set out to do, playing a clever trick on me, exposing me to the same insidious onset of darkness and evil that you might not notice if you’re not paying attention. This is of course what Eve is going through, and I found that wildly clever. However, I still felt that the story suffered a little bit in pacing and storytelling, and the ending felt rushed.
As I said before, this series was worth sticking around til the end. It’s been a couple days since I finished the finale and I already can’t stop thinking about Eve and Lucien.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 20, 2016
This book was equal parts gripping as it was so frustrating. The book centers on Eve. Her parents are the worst of the worst and want Eve to follow in their footsteps. She has vowed to never use her powers and never turn out like them but then she meets Boaz. He turns her life on it's axis and she becomes that which she despised. Can she see the light before it's too late?
The start of the book was kind of hard to slog through. It was hard to like Eve and believe that she could be so naive and stupid, that I almost put it aside, but I kept going because I wanted to see if she would wake up and smell the roses!!! That for me was the most frustrating thing about this book. Eve was so gullible and fell for everything Boaz did and said. It was hard to believe that Eve would break her vow so utterly and completely and not see what was glaringly obvious to me.
Thankfully, she eventually realised what was what and the book picked up, and from then on I was hooked. I had to keep listening to see what happened and what would happen to certain characters. I feel like the book is almost 2 separate entities because part one was so frustrating and boring and part two picked up a bit and added a little extra something, though Eve still annoyed me at times.
In all, I enjoyed the book enough that I will probably continue with the series, though I do hope Eve grows a pair and grows up a lot!!
Veronica Fox did a good job though I got confused with her female voices at times. Some of them sounded really similar. Other than that she was a competent reader.
*I received a copy of this for review. this in no way affected my thoughts.*
The start of the book was kind of hard to slog through. It was hard to like Eve and believe that she could be so naive and stupid, that I almost put it aside, but I kept going because I wanted to see if she would wake up and smell the roses!!! That for me was the most frustrating thing about this book. Eve was so gullible and fell for everything Boaz did and said. It was hard to believe that Eve would break her vow so utterly and completely and not see what was glaringly obvious to me.
Thankfully, she eventually realised what was what and the book picked up, and from then on I was hooked. I had to keep listening to see what happened and what would happen to certain characters. I feel like the book is almost 2 separate entities because part one was so frustrating and boring and part two picked up a bit and added a little extra something, though Eve still annoyed me at times.
In all, I enjoyed the book enough that I will probably continue with the series, though I do hope Eve grows a pair and grows up a lot!!
Veronica Fox did a good job though I got confused with her female voices at times. Some of them sounded really similar. Other than that she was a competent reader.
*I received a copy of this for review. this in no way affected my thoughts.*
December 21, 2023
I can't agree more with reviewer Annika (check hers out) the first half of the book barely kept me interested, the pace is tediously slow and although it improves it doesn't improve by much. But (and this is a big but) hang in there. You need to hear Eve's story, your reward will come with book two.
April 29, 2015
Why, Why, Why? Why is this over?? I was so engrossed in this book, which is saying quite a bit considering I didn't even like Eve for the first half of the book. The writing was so intriguing and I was sucked right in. I can't wait to see where else this series is going to go.
October 10, 2022
This was a very set and rigid storyline. She is good, she is evil now, she is good again.
April 9, 2024
From the moment I picked up this book, I was hooked. There were times when I couldn't tear my eyes away and found myself exclaiming, "Are you serious?" McClellan expertly crafts an immersive narrative that captivates the reader until the very end. And when it's over, all you can think about is when the next installment will be released.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2024
I was possessed enough to keep reading almost all night. But the plot promises have changed too much. Boaz was a disappointment as both a lover and a villain. Yawn. And I just don’t care about this allegory of good and evil anymore. It started so good but the mc just never does anything unless she’s possessed. I’m crawling away from this. Dnf 66%.
May 23, 2018
Eve
4.5 Stars! Dark and angst filled deliciousness! Vampires and witches and psychics oh my... the thrilling suspense and mystery this book was steeped in sucked me in and swallowed me up. I can't wait to read the next book.
4.5 Stars! Dark and angst filled deliciousness! Vampires and witches and psychics oh my... the thrilling suspense and mystery this book was steeped in sucked me in and swallowed me up. I can't wait to read the next book.
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January 21, 2023
I had to DNF this at 34%. According to the reviews it gets better at 40%, but I couldn’t make myself stick around to find out for myself. I just really couldn’t get into the characters.
September 30, 2018
Vampires❤️
I’m ready to move onto the next book, read the first one in a two day due to work but didn’t want to put it down!
I’m ready to move onto the next book, read the first one in a two day due to work but didn’t want to put it down!
February 10, 2017
So at the start of the book 17-year-old Eve has just witnessed her parents murdering a 16-year-old neighbor girl as punishment for something the girl's mother said about them. Eve's parents are absolutely despicable. I had only gotten to chapter 3 before I was absolutely sick of them and really hoping that they would get what they deserve very soon. And really at that point in the book that hope turned out to be the only reason I kept reading because for the most part I was bored.
I also wasn't sure how I felt about Eve herself. For the most part she was likable but something just didn't feel like it made sense about her character. She has sarcastic things to say, things that you would expect anyone in her age group to say, the difference is she has lead a very isolated life. She was not allowed to go to school. She was not allowed to have friends. Her parents tortured and abused her all in an attempt to get her to use her magic. She did not feel authentic to me. I had trouble connecting her actions and her attitude with someone who had been treated the way she had all her life. The only thing about her that felt logical and understandable was her refusal to use magic after witnessing the horrible things for which her parents used it.
I also felt like the only scenes that were entertaining at all were the the ones in which the really terrible things happened. The scenes which featured her parents doing awful things were horrible and cringe-worthy to read but the scenes during which nothing bad was happening were just boring. I hated the endless summary of all the things Eve and Boaz did. They went to the movies, skydiving, opera, plays, parties, political events, they traveled all over Europe - Eve loved Ireland the most - yet the reader experiences none of these things, and I was still bored. I thought experiencing some of these events through her eyes might have livened things up a bit.
And finally I gave up. I no longer care about what happens to the mc, I have decided I can't stand her or any supporting characters. I tried - but I'm just not gonna make it to that magical 50% mark where the story will supposedly turn itself around and become fabulous.
DNF at 38%
July 16, 2016
This book isin't my favourite genre. I don't know what to call it... Vampire romance? Chicklit? Just a romance? Supernatural thriller?
All the Twilight Fans out there might like this book immensely. Its exactly up their street. Most of the reading teens and young adults too might rave about this series. I, sadly, being of a different generation (hence of taste) liked it enough to finish it in one go, but, I can't say I am hungry for the next book in the series or even, by the same author.
Ms Mcclellan has the talent alright. She can imagine and she can narrate. Only, like me, she is kind of impatient. She has imagined a really nice scenario, but she lacks the patience to describe it fully so as to take the reader with her in her mind. She quickly moves on. It is like, to put it crudely, you are just going to climax and suddenly the one helping you moves away...! (Please excuse me!) It can get extremely frustrating. Especially if it happens again and again.
There is nothing new here. You can anticipate everything thats imagined here. To give credit, Ms Mcclellan does provide you with twists and turns. But, largely, the tone, the setting, the premise, the protagonist, everything is pretty cliched.
I really don't know if I can go on more without sounding like a snob and completely dishing this book -- what I do not want to do.
Ms Mcclellan must write. I like her imagination.
All the Twilight Fans out there might like this book immensely. Its exactly up their street. Most of the reading teens and young adults too might rave about this series. I, sadly, being of a different generation (hence of taste) liked it enough to finish it in one go, but, I can't say I am hungry for the next book in the series or even, by the same author.
Ms Mcclellan has the talent alright. She can imagine and she can narrate. Only, like me, she is kind of impatient. She has imagined a really nice scenario, but she lacks the patience to describe it fully so as to take the reader with her in her mind. She quickly moves on. It is like, to put it crudely, you are just going to climax and suddenly the one helping you moves away...! (Please excuse me!) It can get extremely frustrating. Especially if it happens again and again.
There is nothing new here. You can anticipate everything thats imagined here. To give credit, Ms Mcclellan does provide you with twists and turns. But, largely, the tone, the setting, the premise, the protagonist, everything is pretty cliched.
I really don't know if I can go on more without sounding like a snob and completely dishing this book -- what I do not want to do.
Ms Mcclellan must write. I like her imagination.
August 1, 2020
Cramped, disjointed and rushed, not a romance
So good things first - the author gives a unique twist on the witch and paranormal drama. Points for creativity. I also think the premise behind the story is also interesting with a lot of potential.
Now the bad. The story was rushed - wooshing through days and weeks while barely engaging with the characters. It left a very shallow connection to the heroine. It felt like the author was trying to cram 3 books worth of story telling into one book.
Characters are flat and one dimensional. Occasionally the author hints at a slightly deeper side to people in her story but she stays in the shallow end making it impossible to really connect with anyone besides "they are bad people" and "they are nice people".
Romance is a misnomer. Really, there is no real romance here. There is an absuive relationship and hints of possible relationship for future books. The "connection" the characters feel os reminicient of Twighlight fan fiction.
The heronine is over powered in what seems to be an attempt to make a strong, female lead. This falls flat and feels forced, most likely becauae her character development is shallow and a bit cliche.
Over all, the book is lack- luster and niave. The writing style is immature. I must say I am disapointed.
So good things first - the author gives a unique twist on the witch and paranormal drama. Points for creativity. I also think the premise behind the story is also interesting with a lot of potential.
Now the bad. The story was rushed - wooshing through days and weeks while barely engaging with the characters. It left a very shallow connection to the heroine. It felt like the author was trying to cram 3 books worth of story telling into one book.
Characters are flat and one dimensional. Occasionally the author hints at a slightly deeper side to people in her story but she stays in the shallow end making it impossible to really connect with anyone besides "they are bad people" and "they are nice people".
Romance is a misnomer. Really, there is no real romance here. There is an absuive relationship and hints of possible relationship for future books. The "connection" the characters feel os reminicient of Twighlight fan fiction.
The heronine is over powered in what seems to be an attempt to make a strong, female lead. This falls flat and feels forced, most likely becauae her character development is shallow and a bit cliche.
Over all, the book is lack- luster and niave. The writing style is immature. I must say I am disapointed.
July 26, 2021
5 Stars only because GR wouldn't let me give it any more than that!!!
HOLY CRAP!!! I am absolutely in love with this series!!! This thing has been on my TBR and kindle FOREVER! I never got around to it. Wow, I am such an idiot! What a hidden gem. I don't even how to put in words just how much I loved this book. There are definitely no words to adequately describe how this story will make you feel. Ok, I am going to try to do this without any spoilers. READ.THIS. BOOK! It is mindblowing!!!
Good?? no, ok. Eve is a witch, a powerful witch and she has no idea just how powerful she really is. Noone does, she hides her true power from her evil parents who abuse her and force her to become a magical monster like them. Above the humans but always beneath them, Eve is abused for hiding her true self from them until the day that Boaz shows up.
Yup! Boaz. It's about to get biblical here people and you will be screaming "Where is my Boaz!!" Just like I was. This dark and mysterious man comes into her life but the battle has just begun.
Getting better yet? Ok last try.. Download this. It's FREE. Give it 15 minutes.. I promise you after 15 minutes you will be hopelessly in love and irrevocably hooked to this story.
And this is only the beginning.
Unbelievably, it gets better.
HOLY CRAP!!! I am absolutely in love with this series!!! This thing has been on my TBR and kindle FOREVER! I never got around to it. Wow, I am such an idiot! What a hidden gem. I don't even how to put in words just how much I loved this book. There are definitely no words to adequately describe how this story will make you feel. Ok, I am going to try to do this without any spoilers. READ.THIS. BOOK! It is mindblowing!!!
Good?? no, ok. Eve is a witch, a powerful witch and she has no idea just how powerful she really is. Noone does, she hides her true power from her evil parents who abuse her and force her to become a magical monster like them. Above the humans but always beneath them, Eve is abused for hiding her true self from them until the day that Boaz shows up.
Yup! Boaz. It's about to get biblical here people and you will be screaming "Where is my Boaz!!" Just like I was. This dark and mysterious man comes into her life but the battle has just begun.
Getting better yet? Ok last try.. Download this. It's FREE. Give it 15 minutes.. I promise you after 15 minutes you will be hopelessly in love and irrevocably hooked to this story.
And this is only the beginning.
Unbelievably, it gets better.
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