Review: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
February 5th, 2010 | Author: Tiffany
Title: Shades of Midnight (Breeds, book )
Author: Lara Adrian
Release: March 2nd, 2010
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Goodreads Entry: here
Rating: 3 Stars
Sent from Boston on a mission to investigate the savage attacks and stop the slaughter, vampire warrior Kade has his own reasons for returning to the frigid, forbidding place of his birth. Haunted by a secret shame, Kade soon realizes the stunning truth of the threat he faces–a threat that will jeopardize the fragile bond he has formed with the courageous, determined young woman who arouses his deepest passions and most primal hungers. But in bringing Alex into his world of blood and darkness, Kade must confront both his own personal demons and the even greater evil that could destroy all he holds dear.
This may be one of the shortest reviews I ever write! The truth is, Shades of Midnight was just “ok” and I don’t have a lot to say about it.
Kade is a sexy Breed (aka alien vampire) warrior from the Order, an organization determined to keep humans safe from the knowledge and harm from the vampires that have gone rogue. He is sent to his home state of Alaska to investigate some brutal and suspicious human deaths. In Alaska he meets Alex, a woman with a frightening secret who finds herself in the middle of whatever is going on up there.
Unfortunately, I just didn’t latch on to Kade. He was sexy sure, but I was never invested in his character or his relationship with Alex. I felt like I “knew” him less than the previous Breeds featured in other books, as I have always seen him as a more secondary character. His unique talent was interesting, but not enough to really drag me into this story. Likewise, Alex was just “ok”. I didn’t love her and at a times I found her actions to be unlike her character and even bordering on the “too stupid to live” side.
The thing that I like about Lara Adrian’s Breed series, and the reason I will continue reading them, is the unique take on vampires. Her vamps are descendent of an alien race and very much alive. They are covered in ultra sexy dermaglyphs (tattoos) and growl and roar like my beloved shape-shifters.
Overall, Shades of Midnight is a mediocre installment to the Breed series. I wouldn’t pick this up as your first experience with Lara Adrian but if you are a fan of the series, I wouldn’t skip it.
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My name is Tiffany and I am enamored with all things Kindle. When I am not cuddled up with my Kindle I am raising 2 stubborn little girls while attending college full time. I enjoy reading paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and dark urban fantasy. I have recently branched out to include some sci-fi and romance (both m/m and contemporary). I love a good alpha male, no matter what genre he is from.
Hi KV–your review pretty much echos what I’ve been reading about Shades. I haven’t read it yet but I will. Seems like there’s always at least one in a series that falls flat for fans.
Nice review.
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I haven’t read this series…well let me rephrase..I tried the first but only made it halfway. I don’t know.
Nice review though
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Mandi, this series is pretty hit or miss for me. It’s certainly no BDB
I had my copy for free so I was feeling generous and gave this book a 3.5 out of 5.
My review is here.
I’m two books behind on this series. I’ve seen quite a few book peeps not so happy with the last two books. Prolly why I haven’t moved them up on the TBR…but I will read them eventually. Nice review, I like this series for the same reason as you – sexy vamps.
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I felt the same way about this book. It was okay but I definitely didn’t feel connected to Kade or Alex. I’m going to continue with the series but this book did fall flat.
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I completely agree with your review on this book. I found it hard to have things to say about Shades too.. Just couldn’t get into the characters!
Great review!
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