Jenna K. (jck) -
Helpful Score: 8
Like most science fiction romance stories, this kept me entertained, but it didn't dazzle me. Kiara is a dancer and a princess (of a planet) and Nykyrian is one of the most feared assassins in the universe. Of course Nykyrian is fascinated by Kiara and her dancing, even though he has never really had an interest in women...
The most frusterating part about this book was Kiara. When she was a child, she was shot 3 times and watched her mother get murdered. Because of this, she says she doesn't cry and wants to fight the people who hurt the innocent: she seems like some kick ass chick who will be able to hold her own. Not the case. She cries all the time and finds it hard to believe that there are people out there that can kill others without hesitation.
So 2.5, didn't suck, wasn't great, just held my attention for 5 hours.
The most frusterating part about this book was Kiara. When she was a child, she was shot 3 times and watched her mother get murdered. Because of this, she says she doesn't cry and wants to fight the people who hurt the innocent: she seems like some kick ass chick who will be able to hold her own. Not the case. She cries all the time and finds it hard to believe that there are people out there that can kill others without hesitation.
So 2.5, didn't suck, wasn't great, just held my attention for 5 hours.
Helpful Score: 6
Nykyrian is an expert assassin; Kiara a famous dancer. They are thrown together by their enemies and some how end up falling in love.
I have to say first off that this is not my genre. I love a good romance but, futuristic romance is just not my thing. That being said, I actually read this book until the end, which for me is a huge fete since I usually will stop reading after the first few chapters once I realize I am not into it. As a book reviewer though, I am learning to give everything a fair chance. This story wasn't too bad, the characters are wonderful and there is a good balance between the romance and the sci fi. There were some parts I had to force myself through but others I could not stop reading. I read this whole book in one sitting, it took me roughly 6 hours. Not bad.
Overall this book isn't for me but if you enjoy this genre, I firmly believe you will love this book whole-heartedly. I do have to admit, since the next book features Syn as the main character I might have to read it, because he was a good comic relief in this book. We shall see.
Also posted: http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/2009/10/book-review-born-of-night-by-sherilyn.html
I have to say first off that this is not my genre. I love a good romance but, futuristic romance is just not my thing. That being said, I actually read this book until the end, which for me is a huge fete since I usually will stop reading after the first few chapters once I realize I am not into it. As a book reviewer though, I am learning to give everything a fair chance. This story wasn't too bad, the characters are wonderful and there is a good balance between the romance and the sci fi. There were some parts I had to force myself through but others I could not stop reading. I read this whole book in one sitting, it took me roughly 6 hours. Not bad.
Overall this book isn't for me but if you enjoy this genre, I firmly believe you will love this book whole-heartedly. I do have to admit, since the next book features Syn as the main character I might have to read it, because he was a good comic relief in this book. We shall see.
Also posted: http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/2009/10/book-review-born-of-night-by-sherilyn.html
Barbara S. (tioga) reviewed Born of Night (aka Born of the Night) (League, Bk 1) on + 167 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I had a hard time staying with this book. I kept putting it down and reading other books before picking it up again. I was over halfway through the book before I stayed with it until the end. Not one of Kenyon's best.
Janie T. (FriscoOBX) reviewed Born of Night (aka Born of the Night) (League, Bk 1) on + 601 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
another great one by kenyon. worth the read
Diane P. (pranaprincess) - , reviewed Born of Night (aka Born of the Night) (League, Bk 1) on + 52 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book!! In fact, I daresay I liked this book as much if not more than Ms. Kenyon's Dark Hunter books, and that's not something I say lightly. I think I like these characters because all of them are flawed in ways that I find easy to identify with--or at least understand--and while I find all of Ms. Kenyon's characters very life like there's just something that puts the League characters...well, in a league of their own (pun totally intended!).
This is Nykyrian and Kiara's story and it had me hooked from Page 1. As usual, the characters are very well developed and we get their backstories so we can fully understand why they are the way they are. I absolutely loved Nykyrian, but I have to admit that I was far more drawn to Syn and can't wait to read his story!
I highly recommend this book!! It's a keeper and I can't wait to see how the League Series unfolds.
Happy Reading!
This is Nykyrian and Kiara's story and it had me hooked from Page 1. As usual, the characters are very well developed and we get their backstories so we can fully understand why they are the way they are. I absolutely loved Nykyrian, but I have to admit that I was far more drawn to Syn and can't wait to read his story!
I highly recommend this book!! It's a keeper and I can't wait to see how the League Series unfolds.
Happy Reading!
