Midnight Star by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Talk about a cliff hanger! Wowzers! Ladies and gents…buckle up because this book will send you on a bumpy ride!
Picking right up where Vampire Girl left off we follow Arianna as she immerses herself more and more into worlds she never knew existed. King Lucian is not only alive but he’s shrouded himself in layer upon layer of lies and manipulation. Using anyone an everyone he comes near as a pawn to further his own gains.
Arianna once again proves she’s worth her weight in salt. (Did anyone else’s dad use that saying? If not, I highly recommend you pick up that saying and spread it like wildfire.) Her actions prove that compassion, loyalty and friendship are the most powerful tools one can possess.
Unlike it’s predecessor this book is much more battle focused and I felt myself going through “Fen-withdrawals” (it’s a real thing, trust me!). Although I’m feeling sated after devouring the awesomeness that was this book I would have definitely liked to see a little more sexiness sprinkled into the story. POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT- For example…when Fen and Ari spend the night together they merely snuggle and fall asleep. Am I the only warm blooded women that was mentally chanting for something more to happen? Come of Ari! You have handsome-as-heck Fen in bed with you and you’re going to waste you time by sleeping?!? Le sigh…
My review wouldn’t be complete without a nod to the authors. Their words swept me in and enchanted me. Descriptions of these worlds and creatures were so vivid I couldn’t help but imagine myself on the front lines along with the characters. Gorgeous writing, captivating story and charming characters. Bravo!
Needless to say I’m delighted with this latest installment and anxiously await the next book in the series. Karpov Kinrade Please take pity on me and include something steamy in the next book! I’ll use your own words against you… Dum Spiro Spero. While I breathe, I hope that the next installment will include some more romantic friction between Ari and Fen. 😉