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Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4)
Dark Magic Bk 4 - Carpathians Dark
Author: Christine Feehan
Young Savannah Dubrinsky was a mistress of illusion, a world-famous magician capable of mesmerizing millions. But there was one-Gregori, the Dark One-who held her in terrifying thrall. Whose cold silver eyes and heated sensuality sent shivers of danger, of desire, down her slender spine. — With a dark magic all his own, Gregori-the implacable hun...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780505523891
ISBN-10: 0505523892
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 358
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  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 705 ratings
Publisher: Love Spell
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 76 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
This book was so awful. Like eating a pound of those orange squishy circus peanuts bad. The plot was predictable, but that's not unusual in a romance novel. It was the characters I couldn't stand. They were so annoying! So shallow! So dumb!

Savannah is a complete twit, throwing one temper-tantrum after another. She supposedly knows that her intended lifemate, Gregori, will go mad and succumb to true vampirism without her, and then either be killed or kill god knows how many other people, but she spend several chapters whining about how she wants to be free, would rather die. Gack. Spoiled, selfish bint. Even when she finally comes around about the lifemate bond, she's swinging wildly between 'I want to help you kill our enemies' and 'oh, violence, this is so terrible I can't bear it!' Gregori is no better. He's forcing his will on her from begining to end, treating her like a child (can't blame him there, she acts like one) and glowering at everybody while inwardly wallowing in guilt and angst about what a monster he is, simply because he's killed so many vampires, all of whom were unremmittingly, irredemibly evil.
Then there's Gary, their new human friend. Seems Gregori has existed thousands of years, learned how to navigate the human world to the point where he can run multiple companies and buy properties, etc, but has never met a human he liked before. And while I am on this rant I want to complain about this thing about male Carpathians not being able to feel emotions without their lifemates and this is what sends them over the edge to become vampires, just so they can feel emotions. Despair is not an emotion? Longing to feel isn't? And Feehan can't be bothered to learn anything about anything! Savannah is supposedly a famous stage magician, but it seems she cheated by using her inborn powers. She never thinks about magic again after teaming up with Gregori, never does any slight of hand or lets it be important to the plot except as a cover for vampire weirdness later in the game. Gary is suposedly a genius biochemist but all he ever thinks about is how he was bullied in high school.

Drivel. Absolute trash.
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I waited and waited for this book since I read Dark Prince. And I have to say that it did not let me down. I was wonderful.
vwbernie avatar reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The fourth book in this series and it was wonderful. I thought she did a wonderful job with the rough times that the hero went through when he found his lifemate.
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 204 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
No Magic Here!
Since I've read nothing but glowing recommendations for Ms. Feehan's "Dark" series, I decided to try this book. I was barely 100 pages into it when I was overwhelmed by Gregori. He may be dark, dangerous and sexy but he was also overbearing, arrogant and violent. He was worse than a stalker, following her to the ends of the earth, using the powers of his mind to force her to do things "for her own good" and his violent first encounter with her completely went against my idea of romance. I've read "forced seductions" but to me this was all out rape. If she could have gotten to a police station and showed them the blood and bruises, I have no doubt this "hero" would be serving a life sentence! Sorry, no magic for me here.
oceantiger avatar reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book was a great read. With a blend of mystery, magic, romance and vampires, it was great for the paranormal romance lover. Ms. Feehan has a wonderful way of telling a rich, very intriguing love story!
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li00ness avatar reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
What is there to say...Loved. This. Book. Anyone who is a Christine Feehan fan can say the same. If your new to her, you will not be disapppointed. Feehan only gets better with each book. I look forward to the many more waiting for me to read them!
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
This one was great as it brought you up to date on the daughter of the Prince. I am partial to strong men LOL and this one was absolutely delicious. The loss of control, the exhibition of powers (better than a Super Hero), the melding of two completely different persons and the introduction of old and new characters. YUMMY!
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 3 more book reviews
Really enjoyed this book...Christene Feehan did it again!
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 70 more book reviews
If you have read any other Carpathians Dark books you have to read this. It lets you see some people in a completely different way. You love those you may have hated in the past.
reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
This is by far my absolute favorite in this series. Savannah and Gregori's love story takes you through an emotional ride that is dark, sexy and adventurous. Savannah has spirit and she is saucy and she tests Gregori...I loved it!
christyn702 avatar reviewed Dark Magic (Carpathians (Dark), Bk 4) on + 14 more book reviews
This is an intense book. Right from the start, it hooks you and doesn't let go! I love this one!!

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Savannah Dubrinski (Primary Character)
Gregori (Primary Character)

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