I wouldn’t have predicted how much I’ve enjoyed this series based on the first book. I hated most of the characters and found the teen 4.5 of 5 Stars
I wouldn’t have predicted how much I’ve enjoyed this series based on the first book. I hated most of the characters and found the teen drama overwhelming. But the author built up some interesting personalities and the plot shaped into an intriguing supernatural story.
Zoe is back with Aric and I couldn’t be happier. They make a great team and pretty much all the Evils are aligned against them. Someone is going all out to frame Zoe for all the crazy things that have happened on campus since she arrived, and the police are following her every move. The murders are coming fast and furious while Zoe and Aric struggle to find out who is behind all the mayhem.
I wasn’t very surprised when the mastermind was revealed, but I had fun getting to the climactic reveal. Lots of people to both love and hate here, plus some of those frustrating “are you seriously going to do this?“ moments.
I’m glad I stuck around and finished the story. Make sure you read these books in order or you’ll ruin the experience....more
The more I read about Zoe Lake, the more I actually start to be interested in her. In the first two books of this series I found her to be obnoxious. The more I read about Zoe Lake, the more I actually start to be interested in her. In the first two books of this series I found her to be obnoxious. Now she’s starting to develop into less of a brat and more of a person. Her nasty personality and tendency to lash out at both friends and enemies has mellowed into a sarcasm that can be funny at times: “Shiny objects could distract Tally. Kristy needed me to explain how the shiny objects worked before she could be distracted.”
After a disastrous encounter with a sorority of witches wanting her dead, Zoe discovered that her heartthrob, the werewolf Aric, had kept vital information from her. No longer able to trust him, she broke up with him. Although there are plenty of other guys who would be thrilled to date her, including the handsome and moody vampire, Rafael, Zoe isn’t ready to dive into another relationship.
She’s also busy trying to figure out what Professor Blake and his Academy of zealots are up to. They’re planning some major offensive against the supernaturals on campus, and both the werewolves and vampires are stirred up. There’s going to be a blowup and Zoe will be at ground zero.
The tension builds as the book reaches its finale, and I wasn’t disappointed. Just one more book in this series and I’m already reading it....more
We’ve met werewolves, vampires, a ghost and a sphinx, but a coven of dark witches is more than Zoe can hanThis is my favorite, so far, in this series.
We’ve met werewolves, vampires, a ghost and a sphinx, but a coven of dark witches is more than Zoe can handle. Unfortunately, she has no choice because their nefarious plans seem to be directed at her. She still hasn’t figured out what she is or what powers she may have, but all the supernaturals on campus are focused on Zoe. And one of them wants her dead.
The story is fast and furious, culminating in a ritual that will be the end of either Zoe or her enemy. I was caught up to the very end and, again, I’m raring to read the next book....more
I wasn’t thrilled with the first book in this series. The main character is so obnoxious that it was hard to care what happened to her.
This story is bI wasn’t thrilled with the first book in this series. The main character is so obnoxious that it was hard to care what happened to her.
This story is better, even with an incredibly pugnacious teenager in the lead. The mystery, while not difficult to solve, presented an opportunity to explore the different characters and types of supernatural creatures running around this tiny college campus.
I enjoyed the book and have already picked up the third in series....more
Snarky is not a word I would use to describe Zoe Lake. She’s mean, snotty, overbearing, and full of herself. She lashes out indiscriminately at any anSnarky is not a word I would use to describe Zoe Lake. She’s mean, snotty, overbearing, and full of herself. She lashes out indiscriminately at any and everyone, including her roommates, teachers, and even boys she’s attracted to. A main character I love to hate.
I do, however, like some of the other characters in the story, which is why I didn’t just drop this book like a hot rock. Zoe’s roommate Paris is a girl with a lot going for her. I fail to understand why the hottest guys are attracted to Zoe when Paris is prettier, nicer, and far less infuriating.
Aric, the gorgeous werewolf, is also a fun character, but seems to be obsessed with Zoe. He rescues her when she belligerently throws herself headfirst into dangerous situations, and flirts with her even when she’s busy putting him down.
The story doesn’t make much sense, but I’m intrigued by all the paranormal activity on campus and interested by how things will develop....more
I nearly tossed this book on my unfinished pile, something I am loath to do for all but the worst reads. Somewhere around page 100, however, 3.5 Stars
I nearly tossed this book on my unfinished pile, something I am loath to do for all but the worst reads. Somewhere around page 100, however, I began to see some hope for both the story and its hero (?), Henry Montague.
Henry is from the start a narcissistic, egotistical brat with a fondness for getting blind drunk and seducing anyone he sets his eyes on, male or female. He is terrified of the idea that his father expects him to learn to run the family businesses and earn his keep rather than continue his alcohol drenched debaucheries and live off the family fortune forever. Henry despises his father (we will later discover for good reason), dismisses his mother as ineffectual, and is at odds with his sister, Felicity, who he considers to be a homely bookworm. The only person he cares about, but not nearly as much as he does himself, is his best friend, Percy.
Henry has convinced himself that he and Percy should be lovers, although in 17th century England, and most of the known world, homosexuality is considered a sin and illegal, often punishable by death. In Henry’s world, he will be able to woo and win Percy in spite of social taboos and the feelings of Percy himself.
It’s well into the story that Henry begins to realize that he is not the only one who has feelings and needs. A startling revelation by Percy puts the two young men at odds and Henry’s plans of an idilic union now seem to be difficult to achieve. Henry also discovers that Felicity is more than a plain bookworm; she’s a young lady who wants to be more than someone’s wife and bearer of children. She wants to study medicine and become a doctor and surgeon.
It takes some time and a foolish mistake (or two) by Henry for him to learn to treat those around him with respect and listen to the opinions of those closest to him. Although I still didn’t like the way he acted, I was able to see Henry as a more interesting person, someone who could become a good man and an attentive friend or lover....more
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