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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
*This book was received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
the blurb
Alena Budrene is not just a gifted Seattle baker—she’s also a supernatural. Having survived the virus that made her transformation necessary and outwitted an attack by a Greek hero, she’s ready to settle down and deal with the challenges of living as a “Super Duper.”
But nothing is easy for a woman who can turn into a giant snake. Threatened by her unprecedented strength, Alena’s enemies team up against her. What’s next on the menu? The duplicitous demigod Theseus—backed by a ruthless vampire gang and the power-hungry goddess Hera—is determined to lure her into a glorious, and rather public, battle to the death.
Now humans, even the ones Alena risks her life to protect, are afraid to acknowledge her existence. And when the friends who once rallied around her begin to fall prey to Theseus’s manipulative schemes, Alena realizes she must act before she loses everything. But will the price of success be too high to pay?
the review
well this is not a stand alone kind of a book - its definitely necessary to read the first in the series before you crack this one open! That being said it was an excellent continuation of the story started Venom and Vanilla and some interesting developments in the Super Duper Seattle world. I do like the character of Alena and it is nice to see her get her back bone I can't wait to see what is next in the saga in the next book in the series
the blurb
Alena Budrene is not just a gifted Seattle baker—she’s also a supernatural. Having survived the virus that made her transformation necessary and outwitted an attack by a Greek hero, she’s ready to settle down and deal with the challenges of living as a “Super Duper.”
But nothing is easy for a woman who can turn into a giant snake. Threatened by her unprecedented strength, Alena’s enemies team up against her. What’s next on the menu? The duplicitous demigod Theseus—backed by a ruthless vampire gang and the power-hungry goddess Hera—is determined to lure her into a glorious, and rather public, battle to the death.
Now humans, even the ones Alena risks her life to protect, are afraid to acknowledge her existence. And when the friends who once rallied around her begin to fall prey to Theseus’s manipulative schemes, Alena realizes she must act before she loses everything. But will the price of success be too high to pay?
the review
well this is not a stand alone kind of a book - its definitely necessary to read the first in the series before you crack this one open! That being said it was an excellent continuation of the story started Venom and Vanilla and some interesting developments in the Super Duper Seattle world. I do like the character of Alena and it is nice to see her get her back bone
Spoiler
and get her divorce!
Better than the first, but
Still far from what I expect from this author. I don’t get it. The ideas and elements of the story don’t seem bad, but for some reason it just doesn’t work for me.
Still far from what I expect from this author. I don’t get it. The ideas and elements of the story don’t seem bad, but for some reason it just doesn’t work for me.
Wonderful
The story gets better and better, and I loved reading every word of it. Great world building, fantastic characters and a twisty plot make this well worth reading.
The story gets better and better, and I loved reading every word of it. Great world building, fantastic characters and a twisty plot make this well worth reading.
2.5 book for me. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a good job. I was annoyed and frustrated for most of this book but plan to give the last book a try.
This series frustrates me. I enjoy the premise a lot, but damn does Alena irritate the crap out of me most of the time. Her characterization drives me nuts, "I don't need help, trust me to take care of myself," but "oh I can't actually hurt anybody ever (insert non-swear word swear word here)", but then I can kick ass the minute that I need to. It's like the author can't decide whether she wants her to be the damsel in distress or a ass kicker. Instead she's neither and just whines a lot while suddenly, inexplicably saving everyone almost by accident.
Still I know I'll be in to read the final book and see how it all works out. I need a solution dagnabbit.
Still I know I'll be in to read the final book and see how it all works out. I need a solution dagnabbit.
Great read
I am loving this series. Alena is really growing into her monster and becoming such a strong person. I am loving how her story is developing and am looking forward to reading more.
I am loving this series. Alena is really growing into her monster and becoming such a strong person. I am loving how her story is developing and am looking forward to reading more.
Much better story when you are killing time in the airport waiting for your flight. Tried, true, and predictable. The first book was surprisingly good; this, surprisingly lackluster. Well trodden and worn, it seemed.
While this installment is obviously still over the top, I felt like the world building was a little more solid. There were those unanswered questions I had at the end of the last book, conveniently all answered! I am not sure how Mayer is going to wrap this up in one more book, but it will be a fun read.
This book focused on the next "hero" that Alena faces, and it does not disappoint. Theseus is going to be a different opponent from Achilles because he is smarter, much more patient, and a demigod. Whoa. We also meet a few more members from Mount Olympus. All in all, if you read the first book, this one is a good sequel. Just remembering that ya know, it is a work of fiction.
This book focused on the next "hero" that Alena faces, and it does not disappoint. Theseus is going to be a different opponent from Achilles because he is smarter, much more patient, and a demigod. Whoa. We also meet a few more members from Mount Olympus. All in all, if you read the first book, this one is a good sequel. Just remembering that ya know, it is a work of fiction.
Greek gods and monsters!!! Can it get any better???