The Geeky Bookworm: Allison Brennan

April 2, 2010

Review: Original Sin by Allison Brennan

Description:

Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O’Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira’s global search has led her to a small California town that’s about to become hell on earth.
Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Hungry for greater power, eternal youth, and stunning beauty, the sorceress is unleashing upon the mortal world the living incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Together with a demonologist, a tough female sheriff, and a pair of star-crossed teenagers, Moira and Rafe are humanity’s last chance to snatch salvation from the howling jaws of damnation.

Review:

I received this book as a review copy from Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. and started it in February. As you can see it took me forever to finish this one. Here are a few reason why I think this is not my kind of book:
1. The beginning of the book confused me. All the background information you get is scattered through the story line and I had problems trying to keep up. It felt like a bit too much from time to time.
2. I don't really like Moira. Always a bad sign for a book. For me it felt like Ms. Brennan doesn't want us to like Moira or perhaps Moira is just not a person I would like. Moira doesn't even like herself. Perhaps it was just too dark for me.
3. This book is written out of so many POVs and it was way too many for me. I can live with 2 or 3 but here we have way too many for my taste. And I have to admit I didn't really like characters. Rafe was okay but his appearance was too late to save the book in my eyes.
4. I thought this book was categorized as paranormal romance but it's not really one. Not enough romance for my taste. I would call it urban fantasy if it would play in a bigger city. I'm not sure which genre it really is.

Okay now to the things I liked and enjoyed:
1. The mystical background was intriguing and I liked how Ms. Brennan created the world itself.
2. Rafe is wonderful character. I really enjoyed his part in the book. I wanted to figure him out and why all that stuff (won't say what cuz of spoilers and all) happened to him.
3. The end was thrilling and I devoured the last 100 pages or so.
All in all I was a bit disappointed that I didn't like the book as much as I thought I would. I read so many great reviews. But after all it's good that we don't all like the same things or this world would really be boring.

I would recommend this books to lovers of dark urban fantasy who like this genre even without a big romance in it.

To learn more about Allison Brennan and her books please visit her homepage here.

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My March Reads

March was a fantastic reading months for me. Unfortunately not so good for writing review but I can always try to catch up. LOL As if that ever worked but I can at least tell myself I will.
This month I will try to restrain myself to a 140 character summary of each book. We will see how that works out.
Here's what I read:

	1. Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart & Lauren Dane I love these 2 authors and I enjoyed this book. I liked Kate's story best and Dixon is 1 of my BBFs now. I'm not usually a big fan of dirty talk but OMG this was fantastic. Great read to relax from exams.Hot!
	2. No Reservations by Megan Hart & Lauren Dane This one was even hotter than the first one. I enjoyed the girls together and I REALLY enjoyed them together with the boys. wink A bit short but I can forgive that!
	3. Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance This one was a bit disappointing. Not enough Louis-Cesare for my taste. But the story was action packed and a thrilling ride from start to end!
	4. Original Sin (The Seven Deadly Sins, #1) by Allison Brennan This was no book for me. I took me forever to read! The story started really slow but the last 100 pages were okay. Didn't feel for the characters! Sometimes that just happens!
	5. Tempted by Megan Hart (re-read) I re-read this one cuz Naked (Alex's book) will be out this summer. I lurve this book ! he characters are real and I just couldn't put it down! Hot comfort read!
	6. Dear Sir, I'm Yours (The Connaghers, #1) by Joely Sue Burkhart I totally adore this book. Great characters, great poetry and heartfelt letters. I will write a full review for this one this weekend! Ohh, and I wrote a dual review with pattepoilue about it over @BookLoversINC
	7. Moonlight Ménage (Lucani Lovers, #2) by Stephanie Julian Great ménage book with a believable relationship and great researched background. A fast read that will leave you hot and in grace need of a cold shower! You can read my full review here.
	8. Flash of Dark (Rebirth #1) by Sara Brookes This book was a mix of paranormal urban fantasy with a hero that reminded me of Roarke. Fast paced read with a lot of action and internal struggle. Will write a full review soon.
	9. Beauty and the Feast by Julia Rachel Barrett This was one will make you hungry, and yes I'm the durty and the literal one. I devoured the pages in this one but perhaps it was a bit to much about eating for me. ;)
	10. Colters' Woman by Maya Bank This one was really not my cup of tea. Too fast in the relationship development and too slow in the story part. We have the perfect virgin again and I just couldn't enjoy it. I have a giveaway for this one here with my full review.
	11. The Devil's Playground (Morgan Kingsley #5) by Jenna Black This is the last book in the Morgan Kingsley series and that fact alone makes me so sad. I love this series! The book was fast paced again but in my opinion it definitely needs more durty demon action. Full review to come next week!