Comments on: REVIEW: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:35:26 +0000

Hi Carolyn,

I just fnished Midnight Rising. Review should be up Tuesday.
Also, I had only read two books in this series and I asummed (incorrectly I guess), that she’d always had strong, kick ass heroines in this series. Also, I am findng that the middle part of her books drag.

By: carolyn jean

carolyn jean — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:34:12 +0000

Great review. I’m reading this one right now. I’m enjoying it, but not as much as the first one. It’s hard to put my finger on why…I had high hopes with Elise being slightly more kickass than other LA heroines, and Tegan being so anti-social, but the plot is feeling too familiar, the uniqueness of these characters feels un-exploited. As I say, though, I’m still enjoying it, and looking forward to Rio’s story.

By: RenéeW

RenéeW — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:04:15 +0000

The story had a few slow spots, some interesting world building and engaging characters. I plan to read the fourth book,Midnight Rising , ..

Looks like we are in complete agreement on this book. The beginning was excellent but dragged a big when they took the trip to Germany. But I loved the ending. I’ll definitely read this author again.. Great review!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:34:38 +0000

Loved Elise in this story. Really felt like she and Tegan were equals.

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:17:12 +0000

Hi Jill, To be fair, I couldn't finish Dark Lover. The writing was just inconsistent for me. Also, the lessers made for weak villains. I tried but was unsuccessful in adding Ward to my list of favorites but I'm glad that many readers have enjoyed her work. There is a book for everyone in this genre.

By: Jill D.

Jill D. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:06:56 +0000

Ward’s books I couldn’t even finish.

Oh my gosh! Seriously! Okay, I can understand her latest book, but the others, really!? I have got to get over my shock, LOL!

Back to the topic — I haven’t really enjoyed this series. I thought the first book was a good first effort, but the writing seemed inconsistant. I liked the second book better, but the third book bombed for me. Mainly, it was because I was really looking forward to Tegan’s story and I ended up disappointed. I loved Elise though. I have to agree with you that the world building outshined the romance. Its actually what kept me reading, and the hope that Tegan was going to stop acting like a b*tt-hole. I am not sure if I will read the second book. It will depend on what others have to say.

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By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:04:58 +0000

I completely agree. Ward’s books I couldn’t even finish. I am reading the fourth Midnight Breed book right now. So far, so good.

By: jmc

jmc — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:05 +0000

I enjoyed the first book of Adrian’s series, but my interest declined with the second. By the time I borrowed the third book from the library, I felt rather indifferent about the series. Objectively, it is better written and the world is more cohesive than the other vampire series I’ve tried (coughWard’sBDBcough). It just didn’t really grab me.