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marytillman's review
1.0
Okay - I'm moving this one off my currently reading list. I don't know why but this story just isn't doing it for me. I'm 180 pages into it and I haven't picked up the book in over a week. Something's off, I'm just have no idea what it is.
Maybe I'll finish the series at some point in the future, for now, I'm done.
Maybe I'll finish the series at some point in the future, for now, I'm done.
belw's review
4.0
Another that I took a while to warm to but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. I think having so long between reading the first and second book in this series made it hard to keep up at first but the author writes really well so things click back into place without being repetitive.
bookedwithmolli's review
3.0
The Nightkeepers are the modern-day descendants of the Maya, and although there should be hundreds of them ready, trained, and waiting to stop the foretold doomsday in 2012 (the group in this series believes a magical barrier will thin, and their task is to stop demons from pouring through), due to a past king mistakenly leading his group in an attack he believed would shut down the barrier forever and thus, the 2012 end date would not matter, there are only a little over a dozen.
Nate Blackhawk is the most suspicious of the Nightkeepers. Each of the Nightkeeper children who escaped was meant to have a winikin, or guardian who would act as a surrogate parent; Nate's winikin died leaving him alone, and shunted into the foster care system. Nate grew up tough and alone, and though he is willing to accept some of the Nightkeeper's beliefs and missions, he is utterly closed off to love, much less to the idea that the fates could be telling him he is meant for fellow Nightkeeper Alexis Gray. For the first half of the book, this emotionally stunted man does everything he can to push away Alexis, playing the part of a jerk so to speak, which only serves to hurt her again and again.
Alexis wants the power that her mother had, as an adviser to the king. She wants to believe that she can be more, a warrior, a lover, a magic user. She keenly feels the pressure she places upon herself to step up, and that more than anything, holds her back. Alexis keeps giving Nate chance after chance, and can't understand why she can't let him go.
The journeys these two make, both alone and together, is especially poignant. Both of them have a lot of growing up to do, when the novel starts out, and by the end, it's truly rewarding to see the people they have become. Both have their respective stumbling blocks, and it's real and meaningful to see them make progress in fits and starts, because this way the end results mean so much more than they might have.
While I loved their romance, I also love that it is not the entire theme of the novel. Finding one's partner is important in these books; however, the main mission is saving the world. We see the various Nightkeepers working together in this book, struggling to maintain a sense of teamwork as they do so. This group may be bound by magic, but they have not automatically become best friends. If anything, their internal conflicts make the story all the more interesting. We follow Rabbit, the Nightkeeper with wild magic, and we learn the source of his different powers, as we see him struggle to find his place. We learn a little more about the elusive Michael (whose story is told in the third book, that I plan to read soon.) We see the main characters from the first book, Strike (the reluctant King) and Leah, his mate. We see Brandt and Patience, the only Nightkeepers who are traditionally married, and their attempts to juggle their marriage with the needs of the Nightkeepers. Everyone is involved in the quest.
Jessica Andersen has created a broad, believable world. These people strive to win the day, they fight for the good, and with each book, I find myself cheering for them a little more.
Nate Blackhawk is the most suspicious of the Nightkeepers. Each of the Nightkeeper children who escaped was meant to have a winikin, or guardian who would act as a surrogate parent; Nate's winikin died leaving him alone, and shunted into the foster care system. Nate grew up tough and alone, and though he is willing to accept some of the Nightkeeper's beliefs and missions, he is utterly closed off to love, much less to the idea that the fates could be telling him he is meant for fellow Nightkeeper Alexis Gray. For the first half of the book, this emotionally stunted man does everything he can to push away Alexis, playing the part of a jerk so to speak, which only serves to hurt her again and again.
Alexis wants the power that her mother had, as an adviser to the king. She wants to believe that she can be more, a warrior, a lover, a magic user. She keenly feels the pressure she places upon herself to step up, and that more than anything, holds her back. Alexis keeps giving Nate chance after chance, and can't understand why she can't let him go.
The journeys these two make, both alone and together, is especially poignant. Both of them have a lot of growing up to do, when the novel starts out, and by the end, it's truly rewarding to see the people they have become. Both have their respective stumbling blocks, and it's real and meaningful to see them make progress in fits and starts, because this way the end results mean so much more than they might have.
While I loved their romance, I also love that it is not the entire theme of the novel. Finding one's partner is important in these books; however, the main mission is saving the world. We see the various Nightkeepers working together in this book, struggling to maintain a sense of teamwork as they do so. This group may be bound by magic, but they have not automatically become best friends. If anything, their internal conflicts make the story all the more interesting. We follow Rabbit, the Nightkeeper with wild magic, and we learn the source of his different powers, as we see him struggle to find his place. We learn a little more about the elusive Michael (whose story is told in the third book, that I plan to read soon.) We see the main characters from the first book, Strike (the reluctant King) and Leah, his mate. We see Brandt and Patience, the only Nightkeepers who are traditionally married, and their attempts to juggle their marriage with the needs of the Nightkeepers. Everyone is involved in the quest.
Jessica Andersen has created a broad, believable world. These people strive to win the day, they fight for the good, and with each book, I find myself cheering for them a little more.
bergamotandbooks's review
5.0
Okay, if it were possible, I would give this 4.5 stars. The reason being is that it took quite a bit longer for me to get sucked into the story than the first book in the series did. That being said, once the ball got rolling (so to speak) I couldn't put it down!
Again, there is a lot of history being thrown at you through the book - so if you're hoping that most of the stuff was explained in the first book and this one would be more action-romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. Granted, there was a lot more romantic tension in this book which made me want to smack our H/H to their senses for most of the book - as well as Rabbit, the poor boy, who always seems to do the wrong things for the right reasons.
Can't wait for the next installment!
Again, there is a lot of history being thrown at you through the book - so if you're hoping that most of the stuff was explained in the first book and this one would be more action-romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. Granted, there was a lot more romantic tension in this book which made me want to smack our H/H to their senses for most of the book - as well as Rabbit, the poor boy, who always seems to do the wrong things for the right reasons.
Can't wait for the next installment!
laurenjodi's review
3.0
Dawnkeepers
3.5 Stars
Synopsis
Nightkeepers Nate Blackhawk and Alexis Grey are destined to be together but Nate finds it difficult to surrender himself to fate while Alexis wants all or nothing. Can they reconcile long enough to fight beside each other at the next battle against the evil sect working to bring about the 2012 apocalypse?
Review
The detailed mythology surrounding the 2012 apocalypse and the Mayan civilization as well as the search for the Mayan artifacts are the highlight of the book.
Unfortunately, the romance is lackluster and the lead characters not that likeable - Nate is an emotionally stunted jerk who refuses to accept Alexis as his mate, and Alexis is overly ambitious and for most of the book seems to embrace her relationship with Nate for what it can do for her politically. Their connection is based on sex and has very little substance.
The secondary characters are much better, especially Rabbit, Lucius and the elusive Sascha, all of whom are interesting enough to continue reading the series for. The villain, Iago, is suitably diabolical and unlike many evil characters in paranormal romance actually poses a significant threat. Anna, on the other hand, is seriously irritating. I have little patience for a woman who abandons her heritage because it is inconvenient and then to top it off goes back to a husband who cheats on her.
The writing is alright but there is still an annoying use of word contractions, especially "convo" instead of conversation.
All in all, an improvement on the first book and hopefully things will only get better.
3.5 Stars
Synopsis
Nightkeepers Nate Blackhawk and Alexis Grey are destined to be together but Nate finds it difficult to surrender himself to fate while Alexis wants all or nothing. Can they reconcile long enough to fight beside each other at the next battle against the evil sect working to bring about the 2012 apocalypse?
Review
The detailed mythology surrounding the 2012 apocalypse and the Mayan civilization as well as the search for the Mayan artifacts are the highlight of the book.
Unfortunately, the romance is lackluster and the lead characters not that likeable - Nate is an emotionally stunted jerk who refuses to accept Alexis as his mate, and Alexis is overly ambitious and for most of the book seems to embrace her relationship with Nate for what it can do for her politically. Their connection is based on sex and has very little substance.
The secondary characters are much better, especially Rabbit, Lucius and the elusive Sascha, all of whom are interesting enough to continue reading the series for. The villain, Iago, is suitably diabolical and unlike many evil characters in paranormal romance actually poses a significant threat. Anna, on the other hand, is seriously irritating. I have little patience for a woman who abandons her heritage because it is inconvenient and then to top it off goes back to a husband who cheats on her.
The writing is alright but there is still an annoying use of word contractions, especially "convo" instead of conversation.
All in all, an improvement on the first book and hopefully things will only get better.
alice2000's review
4.0
Enjoyable series cashing in on the current Mayan-end-of-the-world craze going on. While some of the characters haven't fleshed out as much as I would like she shows potential and writes a good story.
gingercompanion's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series, but the main male character in this installment drove me CRAZY! I understand that she needed to make conflict, but it was dragged on for far too long. Especially in books like this, when you know the ending, it's stupid to keep up a facade that will ultimately meet your expectations.
fmoreno's review against another edition
4.0
Yes! Nate Blackhawk is just the kind of character I like! And this book was everything I hoped to be. Jessica Andersen is creating a wonderful universe and her research of Mayan culture is wonderful. I'm seriously hooked. I can't stop reading her final prophecy's novels.
They are amazing, truly!
***
Sabem aqueles personagens que sabemos desde início que nos vão marcar? Ora pois bem, o Nate Blackhawk foi um deles. Não sei explicar, mas simplesmente quando o Strike (gosto mais do nome verdadeiro - eu sei, sou chata sempre a dizer o mesmo) pega no Nate e o mete suspenso naquele telhado - [i]that was it for me[/i], diria a Alexis e digo eu. Sinceramente, não consegui largar o raio do livro. O Nate fascinava desde o início por várias razões: a primeira por ter sido o único que não tinha sido educado por um [i]winikin[/i], o que fez com que eu pensasse mais na vulnerabilidade dele e os passos que ele teria de dar a mais para se pôr a par dos outros. Depois ele tem aquela aura de bad-boy, mas que ao mesmo tempo é um homem com honra e que pode fazer qualquer mulher sonhar. Acho que o Nate e a Alexis foram um casal deveras bem conseguido e todo o caminho de evolução do Nate foi fantástico para mim, adorei ler. Mais do que aquelas indecisões do Strike quanto a ser ou não rei. Eis a questão, parvinho. Sê homem, caramba - era o que apetecia dizer.
Também me apeteceu muitas vezes dizer isto ao Nate, mas pronto, faz parte de toda aquela coisa de criar um clímax no enredo o que é bom para os leitores no mundo em geral, mau para a minha tensão arterial. Claro que a autora foi muito óbvia naquela coisa do Hawk e achei que ela estragou um bocado o ambiente por fazer o resto dos habitantes de Skywatch de parvos e especialmente, acima de tudo elementos dispostos a julgaram a estranheza do Nate ser um shapeshifter. Quão irónico haveria de ser isto quando eu própria lesse o livro do Michael... com ele é que deviam fazer xixi pelas cuecas abaixo, não com o pobre Nate. Mas considerando tudo, acho que está ao mesmo nível que o anterior. Teve esses tais pormenores que eu não gostei assim muito e achei aparvalhados, outros um bocado confusos e não claros como foi a cena em que a Alexia e o Nate tentaram fechar a barreira. As consequências do acto e o pós-batalha não ficaram claros senão após o terceiro livro e isso não é bom em termos de clareza de escrita. Mas a mitologia e os aspectos históricos estão lá, excelentes sem nada a apontar. O carácter sério e sóbrio que a autora dá à série é espantoso e eu quase que podia imaginar isto tudo a ser realidade. O que me fez saltar por sua vez para o livro do Michael, mais por causa da Sasha, do que o próprio Michael - que só acendia os meus alertas vermelhos.
They are amazing, truly!
***
Sabem aqueles personagens que sabemos desde início que nos vão marcar? Ora pois bem, o Nate Blackhawk foi um deles. Não sei explicar, mas simplesmente quando o Strike (gosto mais do nome verdadeiro - eu sei, sou chata sempre a dizer o mesmo) pega no Nate e o mete suspenso naquele telhado - [i]that was it for me[/i], diria a Alexis e digo eu. Sinceramente, não consegui largar o raio do livro. O Nate fascinava desde o início por várias razões: a primeira por ter sido o único que não tinha sido educado por um [i]winikin[/i], o que fez com que eu pensasse mais na vulnerabilidade dele e os passos que ele teria de dar a mais para se pôr a par dos outros. Depois ele tem aquela aura de bad-boy, mas que ao mesmo tempo é um homem com honra e que pode fazer qualquer mulher sonhar. Acho que o Nate e a Alexis foram um casal deveras bem conseguido e todo o caminho de evolução do Nate foi fantástico para mim, adorei ler. Mais do que aquelas indecisões do Strike quanto a ser ou não rei. Eis a questão, parvinho. Sê homem, caramba - era o que apetecia dizer.
Também me apeteceu muitas vezes dizer isto ao Nate, mas pronto, faz parte de toda aquela coisa de criar um clímax no enredo o que é bom para os leitores no mundo em geral, mau para a minha tensão arterial. Claro que a autora foi muito óbvia naquela coisa do Hawk e achei que ela estragou um bocado o ambiente por fazer o resto dos habitantes de Skywatch de parvos e especialmente, acima de tudo elementos dispostos a julgaram a estranheza do Nate ser um shapeshifter. Quão irónico haveria de ser isto quando eu própria lesse o livro do Michael... com ele é que deviam fazer xixi pelas cuecas abaixo, não com o pobre Nate. Mas considerando tudo, acho que está ao mesmo nível que o anterior. Teve esses tais pormenores que eu não gostei assim muito e achei aparvalhados, outros um bocado confusos e não claros como foi a cena em que a Alexia e o Nate tentaram fechar a barreira. As consequências do acto e o pós-batalha não ficaram claros senão após o terceiro livro e isso não é bom em termos de clareza de escrita. Mas a mitologia e os aspectos históricos estão lá, excelentes sem nada a apontar. O carácter sério e sóbrio que a autora dá à série é espantoso e eu quase que podia imaginar isto tudo a ser realidade. O que me fez saltar por sua vez para o livro do Michael, mais por causa da Sasha, do que o próprio Michael - que só acendia os meus alertas vermelhos.