tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post6460869203176600100..comments2024-01-26T15:00:33.908-06:00Comments on The THRILLIONTH page: How does she get away with it? A review of Dark DesiresCarolyn Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-24701648413847112092009-01-19T14:11:00.000-06:002009-01-19T14:11:00.000-06:00Yikes! I've never read Ms. Cole but it looks like...Yikes! I've never read Ms. Cole but it looks like I should check her books out. Great review!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-65760362822643417642009-01-15T15:55:00.000-06:002009-01-15T15:55:00.000-06:00Oh, the world-building is weak as hell. Downright...Oh, the world-building is weak as hell. Downright stupid in more than one place. But the action and characters are so much fun that I don't care.Nicola O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13947359287796827837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-12690500310187317692009-01-15T12:45:00.000-06:002009-01-15T12:45:00.000-06:00sounds great!! fun post :)I need to read Kresley C...sounds great!! fun post :)<BR/>I need to read Kresley Cole.<BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-29938162783839015172009-01-15T11:40:00.000-06:002009-01-15T11:40:00.000-06:00I've never read any of Cole's books, but I have on...I've never read any of Cole's books, but I have one in my tbr pile. Must move it closer to the top.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-57192601114697806932009-01-15T09:27:00.000-06:002009-01-15T09:27:00.000-06:00So I suck b/c I've only read book 1 *ducks* I know...So I suck b/c I've only read book 1 *ducks* I know I know I'm working on it. There's just too much to read and not enough time.Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-49013989218043440182009-01-15T08:03:00.000-06:002009-01-15T08:03:00.000-06:00I know,what is wrong with meeeeee?LOLI know,what is wrong with meeeeee?<BR/><BR/>LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-26646184995423206922009-01-15T07:48:00.000-06:002009-01-15T07:48:00.000-06:00Meriam: I loved your post, and it was fun to build...Meriam: I loved your post, and it was fun to build on it. Ditto on the underwear. Also, your point about the overconsumption!<BR/><BR/>MJ: Yes, Cade. I'm getting KOADK in 3 days. Supposedly. <BR/><BR/>Nic: It really made sense!<BR/><BR/>LT: Thanks<BR/><BR/>Bridget: Me too!<BR/><BR/>ANA: Weakest!?! WHAT? LOL. I love when you are contrary. I paid exactly zero attention to the worldbuilding. But it didn't bother me hugely about the vessel (is that the same as the WOP?) went unmentioned, since the baby wouldn't figure in this Ascension. Then again, coming from fantasy, you may have more sense about worldbuilding issues.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-81437100933396564972009-01-15T04:52:00.000-06:002009-01-15T04:52:00.000-06:00CJ _ I think this is REALLY interesting. I thought...CJ _ I think this is REALLY interesting. I thought Dark Desires was the weakest of the books so far and it is all down to the fact that for me Kresley Cole cannot keep getting away with everything. I think this is especially true because she writes paranormal romance and that for the first three books there was a clear worldbuilding that is starting to fall apart – I found plot holes in the book and the one that bugged me the most was the Womb of Prophecy - that was never hinted at before! If it was so important surely there should have been a mention to it somewhere in the series! no? I think part of me being so critical with regards to this series comes from my reading of other paranormal series out there whose worldbuilding is solid and flawless – there is the Guardian series by Meljean Brook and the Psy/Changeling by Nalini Singh just to mention two. <BR/><BR/>I also did not like how Holly’s OCD was dealt with . *shrugs*<BR/><BR/>I will not deny that these books are fun though – they are but more and more Kresley Cole to me, becomes a guilty pleasure. <BR/>IN any case, I can’t wait to read for Kiss of a Demon King – which by the way, I am getting in the post TODAY <BR/>*is a tease*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-70969533211541714652009-01-14T23:03:00.000-06:002009-01-14T23:03:00.000-06:00CJ-I think you hit the nail on the head. I love t...CJ-I think you hit the nail on the head. I love the fact that her characters ARE larger than life. It makes it fun to see inside their world. And I cannot wait for Kiss of a Demon King. Whoot!Bridget Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215550820824744529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-5661268279067537442009-01-14T22:15:00.000-06:002009-01-14T22:15:00.000-06:00I haven't read any of her books before but I'm gla...I haven't read any of her books before but I'm glad you seem to enjoy them so much!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-71221575468276875672009-01-14T18:05:00.000-06:002009-01-14T18:05:00.000-06:00CJ, well, clearly you did like it since it made yo...CJ, well, clearly you did like it since it made your best of 2008 list. <BR/><BR/>I'm just saying I didn't have any angst over the stuff that bugged you.<BR/><BR/>And I totally hooted when the root cause of Holly's OCD was finally revealed. Awesome.Nicola O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13947359287796827837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-77359816488040086132009-01-14T14:38:00.000-06:002009-01-14T14:38:00.000-06:00I loved this one. I love all of them, so that's sa...I loved this one. I love all of them, so that's saying something -- but Cade especially just made this book for me. <BR/><BR/>I envy Cole's skill like crazy, because you're exactly right -- she just goes full-throttle with her characters and her plots, and in so many ways it shouldn't work ... but because of the sense of humor and fun, it really does. <BR/><BR/>Dying for Kiss of a Demon King.meljean brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135527993507471830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-62817663319068001912009-01-14T14:09:00.000-06:002009-01-14T14:09:00.000-06:00CJ - it was your previous post that got me to see ...CJ - it was your previous post that got me to see how how cleverly Cole super-sizes everything. Plot, conflicts, characters. And she does it with off-beat charm and wit, which almost always wins me over.<BR/><BR/>Good point about the underwear. I tend to get tetchy when the heroine has thongs foisted upon her: as though a preference for <I>comfort</I> and practicality and support indicates some sort of deep-seated frigidity... <BR/><BR/>It annoyed me when Nix did this to Holly; it didn't feel empowering, it seemed tacky. <BR/><BR/>But yes, I enjoyed it. Despite my grumpiness, despite my reservations. I'm really looking forward to KoaDK.Meriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832436776375729050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-60303846869671855552009-01-14T12:39:00.000-06:002009-01-14T12:39:00.000-06:00KB: I always thought of you with those horns. LA: ...KB: I always thought of you with those horns. <BR/><BR/>LA: This was my fave, too!<BR/><BR/>Nic: I hope you don't think I DIDN'T like this, though! I really loved it. Okay, it's shipping already? Must...<BR/><BR/>Serena; Thanks. Yes, the setup is so masterful, I think. <BR/><BR/>Kati: Good point on the ass kicking. So true!<BR/><BR/>Tracy: Thanks! I can't wait for the next either!Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-60130674746197369492009-01-14T12:20:00.000-06:002009-01-14T12:20:00.000-06:00CJ as usual you have done a wonderful and thought ...CJ as usual you have done a wonderful and thought provoking review. I loved this book for so many different reasons. Cade - in all his slovenly-ness was just a great character for me to read and love. Holly - even with her OCD and her other issues was just a wonderful, strong heroine. I could go on and on but I won't. Can't wait for the next book!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-9539108504521975852009-01-14T12:19:00.000-06:002009-01-14T12:19:00.000-06:00I like Cole's heroines because they generally are ...I like Cole's heroines because they generally are totally unafraid to kick ass, either with their physical ability or their smarts. I really appreciate that. Holly and Cade are my favorite couple that Cole has written so far. Although I'm looking forward to Rystrom. Woohoo!Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178354927628992485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-89358320864491186122009-01-14T12:09:00.000-06:002009-01-14T12:09:00.000-06:00I haven't read these books, but they sound like th...I haven't read these books, but they sound like they are ready to make fund of themselves. I like the extreme nature of these characters...looks like a perfect set up for drama.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-36641705032118820432009-01-14T11:38:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:38:00.000-06:00I didn't have nearly the trouble with this that yo...I didn't have nearly the trouble with this that you and Meriam did. I think by the time I got to Dark Desires, I was thoroughly submerged in Cole's universe, and I loved Cade so much that I was just <I>inhaling</I> this story. I did a series review last July.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I went to look up the release date for <I>Kiss of a Demon King</I> yesterday, and while it's officially Jan 20, it looks like some people have it already.Nicola O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13947359287796827837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-73823336515847539622009-01-14T11:22:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:22:00.000-06:00This was by far one of my favs. Mainly because it'...This was by far one of my favs. Mainly because it's just so crazy. As you've posted previously, how everything is just so "huge" in terms of...well, everything. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm...horn licking. ;)little alyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526474330761827118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-9026056794706596002009-01-14T11:01:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:01:00.000-06:00I loved how Cade would lend a helping hand because...I loved how Cade would lend a helping hand because poor Holly was so sexually frustrated. These two were a hoot to read. <BR/><BR/>Just wished Holly would have licked his horns rather than just pull on them.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.com