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The book was good, it was well written and kept me interested. The only problem was the "to be continued" type cliffhanger ending. I love series books (such as Janet Evanovich's Plum series, and the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton, and of coarse the Harry Potter series is also great), but the differance is with most series books, there is a ending to each book that leaves you satisfied. Yes the same characters are in each of the books, and some plot lines continue through out the series, but the main story or issues are resolved. Not with this book, I wanted some kind of conclusion but was left with nothing. That being said I will buy BloodFever (part 2) now that it has been released because Darkfever was good and I want to know how the story ends! I hope DarkBlood will not be like Darkfever and have no ending. I would probably not buy book three FaeFever, if that is the case.Read full review
The nice thing about Darkfever is the fact that you don't have to have read the Highlander series (also by Moning) to keep up with the story. Though it appears to inevitably lead back toward those characters, they are a subplot and Mac Lane is your herione. No need to back track, just go forward. It grips you from the beginning. The completely self-involved character is almost annoying to the point of insanity. She's vain and obnoxious and she doesn't realize it, which makes her naive to a certain extent. That's about to change, and her life is going on a roller coaster ride. The cool thing is, you get to go with her. From sunny Georiga to the dark, dank, always rainy streets of Dublin, our main character has a 190 degree turn-around from her selfish ways. This comes courtesy of a mysterious woman who tells her 'go away if you're going to die' and the unusual man Jericho Barrons. At first glance, he's imposing at best and scary at worst, at second glance, we're not entirely sure he's human. But, what is he? Enter V'lane, a death-by-sex Fae (fairy), who seems (and I use that term loosly) to have Mac's best interests at heart. He does 'sex her up' to a certain extent, but never goes beyond certain points. She does have some ability to resist him, which is unheard of in Faery. I can liken it to Jean-Claude's fascination with Anita Blake in Laurell K. Hamilton's book 'Guilty Pleasures.' She stands up to him, and he finds that interesting. Which is generally not a good thing. The best thing about this book, and the series in general is the lack of sex. So many of my favorite authors write Romantic Fantasy and the love scenes are so graphic you want to skip over them because it takes too long and too much out of the story. Moning hasn't even gotten to that part yet. I daresay we're a long way from Mac being sexual with anyone, be it V'lane or Barrons, and the sexual tension between all the characters is palpable. Fabulous. After you put this one down, you'll inevitably turn to parts two and three (which are out). You'll love the ride, so don't miss the train.Read full review
I could not put this book down and while this is the first I have read from her, it left me wanting more from the series! My daughter picked out for me as a gift and I was pleasantly surprised! I normally dont like "faes" but this or not the normal winged fae. There is a variety of characters. It was sexy but not harsh. The reading went smoothly if a bit too quickly. It was easy to read and fun! The Ireland setting were great! It left me hungry for more and pleased with this writers way of writing so much it leaves me seeking more from her. It is written in the first person but I liked her so much it didnt matter. This is a great adault book and easy to pass the time and be up at ALL hours reading until you can't see straight! Give it a try. I loved it!
Darkfever is the first in a series of 4. The 4th book is due to be released in Sept. of '09. I had already read this book when I purchased it. When I read it I was hooked. I bought the second one immediately and then had to wait for the third to be released. Now I am waiting for the fourth. I had to buy the collection so I can read again or refer to. I also wanted to be able to loan them to family or friends to read. A friend had loaned me the first and I loved it. It is a fantasy book about Fairies, Seelie and Unseelie, good against evil. All set in Dublin. A mystery that keeps you on edge and makes you want to keep reading. It was very difficult to put this book down. I am not an avid reader. I do enjoy a good book and this one is one of the best! I hope that you will give it a try, I personally loved it! Kim HamiltonRead full review
Darkfever is a dark paranormal thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of her seat, constantly turning the pages. It is about a girl named MacKayla Lane, who discovers a dark and deadly dimension of our world populated by the Tuatha de Danaan, the fae of Celtic lore. The walls protecting our world from theirs are weakening due to the actions of an evil human who was once fae. A war is coming, and MacKayla must learn the skills necessary to take her place once the battle lines are drawn. MacKayla sheds her shallow, self-indulgent persona to develop into a force to be reckoned with. This book will keep you up all night to get to the exciting conclusion, and is worth every minute!
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