Book Review: Succubus Blues
I just finished reading Succubus Blues by lovely Richelle Mead. I wasn't sure what was going to be like when I picked it up. The cover blurb made it sound like it would be rather comedic and the only other Kensington published book I've read is Happy Hour of the Damned (Mark Henry) and that was full of the snark, but in a deliciously evil and good way. I was very pleased to find that it had a solid story, good characters and while snarky and funny, not overly so. I also admired a great deal of the t-shirts Richelle's characters wore adorned with awesome bands and even Muppets making appearances. :) I admit, this made me just like her more.
Now, I've read a few amazing books lately, but this was one of those 'just can't put it down b/c I HAVE to know what happens next' stories which led me to break my own rule about reading in the car. I had to make myself stop b/c it really was getting dangerous but despite having a fairly strong inkling of the main antagonist, there were alot of unexpected twists and turns.
The only thing I would have to say is that it felt kind of like a romance novel in the early chapters as alot of the focus was on the protagonist's relationships. It's not that it wasn't pertinent, but there is a small climax, then the story rollings along for awhile until there is another small climax. I don't think that it hurt anything, but I felt there was a vast difference in pacing from the first quarter of the book to the end. It seemed to start off slow and just gradually build speed.
I'm definitely going to read the next installment in what looks to be a growing series. And Ms. Mead also has some Young Adult novels out that I'm interested in. I'm sure you'll hear more from me concerning her. :)
Now, I've read a few amazing books lately, but this was one of those 'just can't put it down b/c I HAVE to know what happens next' stories which led me to break my own rule about reading in the car. I had to make myself stop b/c it really was getting dangerous but despite having a fairly strong inkling of the main antagonist, there were alot of unexpected twists and turns.
The only thing I would have to say is that it felt kind of like a romance novel in the early chapters as alot of the focus was on the protagonist's relationships. It's not that it wasn't pertinent, but there is a small climax, then the story rollings along for awhile until there is another small climax. I don't think that it hurt anything, but I felt there was a vast difference in pacing from the first quarter of the book to the end. It seemed to start off slow and just gradually build speed.
I'm definitely going to read the next installment in what looks to be a growing series. And Ms. Mead also has some Young Adult novels out that I'm interested in. I'm sure you'll hear more from me concerning her. :)