Review: Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane
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Book Info
Released: June 6, 2011
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Rowan Summerwaite #1
Pages: 213
Rowan is a special human, she is the true Vessel of the Celtic triple goddess Brigid, which gives her some in-human powers and strength. She carries a blessed blade, created to kill Vampires. She is the enforcer of the treaty between the Hunters and the Vampire Nation in Las Vegas. Am I seeing a pattern with Ms. Dane’s fascination for Vegas? Love it!
While enforcing this treaty she killed the prior Scion (or head of the Vampire Nation) in Las Vegas, and was away for a while in London. Now she returns and finds a new Scion, Clive, has filled in the position.
The book started out really good for me. Rowan is a pretty tough cookie, loves to drive a hot, sleek car, and just generally make vampires lives miserable. Her sense of humor was fun at the beginning but it got on my nerves after a while. I mean, she is almost 30 years old, and I felt that sometimes she had the thought process of a child.
Clive is smooth, sexy, classy, AND has a British accent. And a vampire. He really should stay away from the Hunter, but she is irresistible to him. I actually felt that throughout the book you could tell Clive was falling for her a lot more than the other way around.
And I have to complain about the sex scenes. *gasp* In a not-so-much-Dane-fashion they felt awkward, and rushed through, with a lack of connection. I don’t know how to explain it.
I enjoyed the actual storyline! The idea of a vampire killing humans to get a high on their drug habits and all.
I am at a loss for words right now. This is my least favorite Lauren Dane book. And I love her writing style! It didn’t pull me in, I didn’t feel a connection between the h/h, actually her friendship with Jack felt more intimate. Being a fan of her work, I was a bit disappointed.
I get easily distracted by pictures of sexy guys and have tons of book boyfriends.I keep all my alpha males chained to my basement and guard them fiercely.*Back off bitches*I like to see Jason Momoa as a lot of those boyfriends, because ….. mmmmmmm JASON.MOMOA!
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I’ve never read a Lauren Dane book before so I dont have anything to compare to. I did enjoy this one.
Here is my review:
http://www.lovlivlifereviews.com/2011/06/review-goddess-with-blade-by-lauren.html
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