Gena Showalter
Author of The Darkest Night
About the Author
Gena Showalter writes in the genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and young adult fiction. She is the author of the Alien Huntress series, Tales of an Extraordinary Girl series, Atlantis series, Lords of the Underworld series, and Everlife series. Her other books include The Stone show more Prince, The Pleasure Slave, and The Darkest Seduction. Her books have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Gena Showalter
Into the Dark: The Darkest Fire | The Amazon's Curse | The Darkest Prison (2010) 529 copies, 11 reviews
Heart of Darkness: The Darkest Angel | Love Me to Death | Lady of the Nile (2010) 464 copies, 14 reviews
Lord of the Vampires | The Darkest Angel | The Amazon's Curse | The Darkest Prison (2011) 136 copies, 1 review
Dark Beginnings: The Darkest Angel | The Darkest Fire | The Darkest Prison (2010) 115 copies, 1 review
Lords of the Underworld Bundle: The Darkest Fire | The Darkest Night | The Darkest Kiss | The Darkest Pleasure (2008) 102 copies
Darkness Divine: Divine Beginnings | The Amazon's Curse | Voodoo | Edge of Craving (2010) 48 copies, 1 review
Atlantis: Heart of the Dragon | Jewel of Atlantis | The Nymph King | The Vampire's Bride | The Amazon's Curse (2009) 48 copies
Alice in Zombieland | Through the Zombie Glass | The Queen of Zombie Hearts | A Mad Zombie Party (2016) 16 copies, 1 review
Royal House of Shadows: Lord of the Vampires | Lord of Rage | Lord of the Wolfyn | Lord of the Abyss (2013) — Contributor — 12 copies
Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night / The Darkest Kiss / The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #1-3) (2014) 9 copies
Lords of the Underworld Collection 2: The Darkest Whisper/The Darkest Passion/The Darkest Lie (2014) 6 copies
Atlantis: Heart of the Dragon | Jewel of Atlantis | The Nymph King | The Vampire's Bride (2010) 5 copies
Lords of the Underworld Collection 3: The Darkest Secret | The Darkest Surrender | The Darkest Seduction (2014) 5 copies
Alien Huntress: Awaken Me Darkly | Enslave Me Sweetly | Savor Me Slowly | Seduce the Darkness | Ecstasy in Darkness | Dark Taste of Rapture (2012) 3 copies
The Darkest Secret | The Darkest Surrender | The Darkest Seduction | The Darkest Craving (2016) 2 copies
John's Book 2 copies
Wild Winter Nights: A Sizzling Sampler: Under Pressure (L. Foster) / The Darkest Torment (G. Showalter) / The Greek's Christmas Bride (L. Graham) / Those Texas Nights (D. Fossen)… (2016) — Author — 1 copy
The Darkest Fire | The Darkest Night | The Darkest Prison | The Darkest Passion | The Darkest Lie | The Amazon's Curse (2010) 1 copy
The Hatter You Burn 1 copy
The Evil Witch 1 copy
Associated Works
Lords of the Underworld: Bundle 1 — Original Text — 2 copies
The Darkest Prison — Original Text — 1 copy
The Darkest Pleasure — Original Text — 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1975
- Gender
- female
- Awards and honors
- P.E.A.R.L. nominee (New Author ∙ 2004)
USA Today Best Selling Author (2007)
NY Times Best Selling Author (2007) - Agent
- Deidre Knight (The Knight Agency)
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Oklahoma, USA
- Places of residence
- Oklahoma, USA (birth)
- Associated Place (for map)
- Oklahoma, USA
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Reviews
I love this novella. Lysander comes across as so self-righteous and it's a delicious punishment that he falls for the playfully naughty Bianka. Their banter, their foreplay... it's a highly entertaining read. It's also a fantastic prelude to my favorite book in the series, The Darkest Passion (Aeron's book), as we get a good glimpse at how Olivia feels and Lysander's warning about the path she's on.
While a novella, this is absolutely a must read in the LotU universe.
While a novella, this is absolutely a must read in the LotU universe.
Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, Book 1) (The White Rabbit Chronicles, 1) by Gena Showalter
English review at the bottom
¡¡¡Pasen, pasen todos a ver una nueva versión de libros de adolescentes de fantasía en la cual no encontrarás cosas nuevas!!!
Hacer entrañable un libro es dificil, se necesitan aspecto únicos y originales que los lectores estén pidiendo así que este libro te gustará sí:
Ok, si querias algo de esto, ve a leer esté libro porqué aparte de los que menciono arriba hay otros aspectos, personajes y situaciones tan cliché que aparecen durante la lectura pero mencionarlo sólo demostrará lo poco original que lo sentí...además del hecho de que lo detesté.
La historia ya está muy vista, está demasiado tomada basada en otras que ya fueron creadas antes. La parte "original" que es cuando la malvada compañía que quiere aprovechar a los zombies para su beneficio secuestra a Alicia porque sus habilidades son muy especiales y mayores a las de cualquier otro cazador ,también es una inspiración de otro recurso que también es muy malo pero muy vendible: la saga cinematográfica de Resident Evil tampoco es la gran cosa y, aunque serviría para que la historia se orientara hacía algo más interesante es muy desaprovechado, primero porque sucede ya pasado algo así como el 90% del libro y segundo por que es resuelto muy facilmente. Además, lo que hicieron con el mito de los zombies no me gusto nadita Los zombies fueron deformados a criaturas espirituales que sólo pueden ser vistos por algunas personas con habilidades especiales, y únicamente serán asesinados de manera espiritual pero aun así puede contagiar el espiritu de cualquiera (los vea o no), osea que este dejará el cuerpo muerto de una extraña enfermedad y el zombie no será físico.
Me estas diciendo que en un apocalipsis zombie mi vida dependerá de que unos adolescentes calenturientos (muy calenturientos) puedan matar a un montón de espíritus, y que las personas que no ven a los zombies no los encierren en un manicomio por decir tonterías. Es la idea más estupida que he escuchado.
Todo está demasiado centrado en la relación amorosa, que por cierto se me hizó muy forzada y no logre creerme que fuera más que atracción sexual, y muy alejado de los zombies, que vamos esa es la razón por la que llama la atención. Pero tienes una proporción más o menos así: 70% la norelación de Cole y Alicia, 20% entrenamiento para combatir zombies, 10% zombies.
El final busca dejarte con algunos cliphanger pero no veo sentido a continuar esta saga porque deja demasiado expuesto el que los novios serán la parte central y .... yo paso.
Creo que este libro es la prueba de que puedes tener una idea que prometé (porque Alicia en el país de las maravillas ambientada en una zona zombie donde ella es totalmente bad ass es, en mi imaginación, una idea genial) pero no saber como desarrollarlo y perder por completo la dirección.
Sólo hay dos cosas que realmente me gustaron, la primera fue la portada, porque en ella sí se siente la esencia del cuento de Lewis Carroll, y la segunda fueron los nombres de los capítulos, que hacen referencia a aspectos del mismo cuento.
Y como conclusión final:
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Come, come and see a new version of fantasy teen books in which you won’t find new things!!!
Making a book remarkable is difficult, needs unique and original aspects that readers are asking for, so this book will like you if:
Ok, if you wanted some of this, go read this book because apart from those mentioned above there are other aspects, characters and situations so cliché that appear during the reading but mentioning will only show how little original I felt ... plus the fact that I hated it.
The story is already very seen, too taken based on others that were created before. The "original" part that is when the evil company that wants to take advantage of the zombies for their benefit kidnaps Alicia because their abilities are very special and greater than any other hunter, it is also an inspiration of another resource that also Is very bad but very salable: the film saga of Resident Evil isn’t the big thing and, although it would serve to make the story oriented to something more interesting is very wasted, first because it happened when we pass like 90% of the book and second because it is solved very easily. Also, what they did with the myth of the zombies I did not like at all The zombies were deformed to spiritual creatures that can only be seen by some people with special abilities, and will only be killed in a spiritual way but still can infect the spirit of anyone (that can or can’t see them), so that this will leave the body dying of a strange disease and the zombie will not be physical.
You're telling me that in a zombie apocalypse my life will depend on horny (very horny) teens who can kill a lot of spirits, and that people who don't see the zombies don't lock them up in an insane asylum by saying nonsense. It's the stupidest idea I've ever heard.
Everything is too focused on the love relationship, which seens to be very forced and I cannot believe that it was more than sexual attraction, and very far from the zombies, that, in fact, is why it catched my attention. But you have a ratio like this: 70% the no relationship of Cole and Alice, 20% training to combat zombies, 10% zombies.
The end try to leave you with a cliphanger but I don’t see the sense to continue this saga because it leaves too exposed that the boyfriends will be the central part and .... I pass.
I think this book is proof that you can have a great idea that promised (because Alice in Wonderland set in a zombie zone where she is totally bad ass is, in my imagination, a really cool idea) but not knowing how to develop it and lose the management completely.
There are only two things that I really liked, the first was the cover, because in it you can feel the essence of Lewis Carroll's tale, and the second was the names of the chapters, which refer to aspects of the same tale.
And, as a final conclusion: show less
¡¡¡Pasen, pasen todos a ver una nueva versión de libros de adolescentes de fantasía en la cual no encontrarás cosas nuevas!!!
Hacer entrañable un libro es dificil, se necesitan aspecto únicos y originales que los lectores estén pidiendo así que este libro te gustará sí:
show moreQuerías ver a una adolescente insegura, que se siente culpable y poco atractiva (aunque toodos creen que es sexy), que repentinamente tiene que mudarse con un familiar al que casi no
conoce. y que resulta ser superpoderosa para cazar zombies dadas su "habilidades especiales." La tenemos.Sentías la necesidad de conocer al nuevo chico malo y peligroso de tus sueños, que tiene unos ojos singulares, cabello de película, cara estilo Holliwood (exactamente así dice Alicia que es su rostro) y cuerpo tentador. Que no dejara que su interes amoroso tome decisiones y la considera muy frágil. Aquí está y viene acompañado con el circulo cercano (amigos, familia) que odia y desconfía de la chica nueva. Querías conocer a la amiga mandona y que, aunque no lo acepte, está necesitada de atención y un poquitín celosa. También aparece Extrañabas los triángulos amorosos donde los hombres se odían y la chica, al menos por un tiempo, está indecisa. Aquí lo encontraras El convertir a moustros que históricamente hemos considerado repulsivos en seres hermosos pero peligrosos es un idea que te parecio genial la prímera vez que la leíste y aun te fascina. Felicidades, en este libro también sucede Siempre has deseado que los dos chicos a los que les interesas peleen por ti para que finalmente terminen trabajando juntos sólo por ayudarte. Sí, eso también esta aquí>/b> Te gusta que por sólo hablar con un chico, o dos, o tres, o los que sean, las chicas sean consideradas zorras y los rumores comiencen a rondarlas. Yep, tambièn aquí podrás encontralo
Ok, si querias algo de esto, ve a leer esté libro porqué aparte de los que menciono arriba hay otros aspectos, personajes y situaciones tan cliché que aparecen durante la lectura pero mencionarlo sólo demostrará lo poco original que lo sentí...además del hecho de que lo detesté.
La historia ya está muy vista, está demasiado tomada basada en otras que ya fueron creadas antes. La parte "original"
Me estas diciendo que en un apocalipsis zombie mi vida dependerá de que unos adolescentes calenturientos (muy calenturientos) puedan matar a un montón de espíritus, y que las personas que no ven a los zombies no los encierren en un manicomio por decir tonterías. Es la idea más estupida que he escuchado.
Todo está demasiado centrado en la relación amorosa, que por cierto se me hizó muy forzada y no logre creerme que fuera más que atracción sexual, y muy alejado de los zombies, que vamos esa es la razón por la que llama la atención. Pero tienes una proporción más o menos así: 70% la norelación de Cole y Alicia, 20% entrenamiento para combatir zombies, 10% zombies.
El final busca dejarte con algunos cliphanger pero no veo sentido a continuar esta saga porque deja demasiado expuesto el que los novios serán la parte central y .... yo paso.
Creo que este libro es la prueba de que puedes tener una idea que prometé (porque Alicia en el país de las maravillas ambientada en una zona zombie donde ella es totalmente bad ass es, en mi imaginación, una idea genial) pero no saber como desarrollarlo y perder por completo la dirección.
Sólo hay dos cosas que realmente me gustaron, la primera fue la portada, porque en ella sí se siente la esencia del cuento de Lewis Carroll, y la segunda fueron los nombres de los capítulos, que hacen referencia a aspectos del mismo cuento.
Y como conclusión final:
_____________________________________
Come, come and see a new version of fantasy teen books in which you won’t find new things!!!
Making a book remarkable is difficult, needs unique and original aspects that readers are asking for, so this book will like you if:
You wanted to see an insecure teenager, who feels guilty and unattractive (though everyone thinks she's sexy), who suddenly has to move with an almost unknown familiar. and it turns out to be super powerful zombie hunter thank to her "special abilities." We have it.You felt the need to meet the new bad and dangerous boy of your dreams, who has unique eyes, movie hair, Holliwood style face (that’s exactly the way that Alice describes his face) and tempting body. That won’t let to his love interest make decisions and considers she very fragile. Here it is and it is accompanied by the close circle (friends, family) that hates and distrusts the new girl. You wanted to meet the bossy friend who, although she does not accept it, is in need of attention and a little jealous. It also appears You missed the love triangles where men hate each other and the girl, at least for a while, is undecided. You will find it here Turning monsters, that we historically had been considered repulsive, in beautiful but dangerous creatures is an idea that seemed great to you the first time you read it and still fascinates you. Congratulations, this book also happens You've always wanted that the two guys you're interested fight for you until they finally end up working together just to help you. Yes, that is also here You like that just by talking to a boy, or two, or three, or whatever, the girls are considered foxes and the rumors begin to prowl. Yep, you can also find it here
Ok, if you wanted some of this, go read this book because apart from those mentioned above there are other aspects, characters and situations so cliché that appear during the reading but mentioning will only show how little original I felt ... plus the fact that I hated it.
The story is already very seen, too taken based on others that were created before. The "original" part
You're telling me that in a zombie apocalypse my life will depend on horny (very horny) teens who can kill a lot of spirits, and that people who don't see the zombies don't lock them up in an insane asylum by saying nonsense. It's the stupidest idea I've ever heard.
Everything is too focused on the love relationship, which seens to be very forced and I cannot believe that it was more than sexual attraction, and very far from the zombies, that, in fact, is why it catched my attention. But you have a ratio like this: 70% the no relationship of Cole and Alice, 20% training to combat zombies, 10% zombies.
The end try to leave you with a cliphanger but I don’t see the sense to continue this saga because it leaves too exposed that the boyfriends will be the central part and .... I pass.
I think this book is proof that you can have a great idea that promised (because Alice in Wonderland set in a zombie zone where she is totally bad ass is, in my imagination, a really cool idea) but not knowing how to develop it and lose the management completely.
There are only two things that I really liked, the first was the cover, because in it you can feel the essence of Lewis Carroll's tale, and the second was the names of the chapters, which refer to aspects of the same tale.
And, as a final conclusion: show less
I picked this up based on the glowing reviews and was surprised by what a great story this is. I think of Harlequins as quick and trashy, hot and sleazy.
BUT...this is a genre I will call Urban Horror Fanterotica. You may be familiar with J.R. Ward's series and Kresley Cole's series that fall into this same genre. Showalter really surprised me here.
First, the prologue itself contains absolute shock and horror that sucks you in, makes you gasp. I was hooked.
The strength, guts, and bravado of show more the female protagonist makes her one of my favorite characters--and, yeah, she is bi-racial instead being yet another blonde white girl in jeopardy---.
The only gripe I have with this book (and Ward and Cole are relentless with this trope as well) is the utopian dream that Annabelle and Zacharel are destined (LITERALLY) to be together and that this is the only woman Zach has ever been interested in in his 1000's of years in existence. Riiiight. This book is part of a large series for Showalter and each book involves the destiny of one male character with a specific female character.
Even so, their scenes together are HOT and well-written. They have great episodes of banter and Annabelle is damn funny at times.
To cap if off, there is a great twist at the end that had me gasping with shock just as much as the prologue did. I will try the next in the series in hopes that I enjoy those characters just as much. Overall, a nice surprise. show less
BUT...this is a genre I will call Urban Horror Fanterotica. You may be familiar with J.R. Ward's series and Kresley Cole's series that fall into this same genre. Showalter really surprised me here.
First, the prologue itself contains absolute shock and horror that sucks you in, makes you gasp. I was hooked.
The strength, guts, and bravado of show more the female protagonist makes her one of my favorite characters--and, yeah, she is bi-racial instead being yet another blonde white girl in jeopardy---.
The only gripe I have with this book (and Ward and Cole are relentless with this trope as well) is the utopian dream that Annabelle and Zacharel are destined (LITERALLY) to be together and that this is the only woman Zach has ever been interested in in his 1000's of years in existence. Riiiight. This book is part of a large series for Showalter and each book involves the destiny of one male character with a specific female character.
Even so, their scenes together are HOT and well-written. They have great episodes of banter and Annabelle is damn funny at times.
To cap if off, there is a great twist at the end that had me gasping with shock just as much as the prologue did. I will try the next in the series in hopes that I enjoy those characters just as much. Overall, a nice surprise. show less
The Darkest Kiss
4 Stars
Synopsis
Nothing makes Anya, the Goddess of Anarchy, feel more out of sorts than her attraction to Lucien, one of the Lords of the Underworld who contains Death within him. Unfortunately, Lucien has been ordered by the merciless Cronus, king of the Gods, to claim Anya's life and her soul. Given the unrelenting passion between them, will Lucien risk everything he holds dear in order to protect Anya?
Review
A tremendous improvement over the first book.
Lucien and Anya are show more amazing together - whether fighting or loving, they have tremendous energy and passion. Anya is a wonderful mix of naive, childish prankster and mature woman who fears letting down her guard long enough to find someone worthy of her. Lucien is scarred inside and out and doesn't believe anyone, let alone a goddess, can love him for who he really is. Seeing them overcome their insecurities is one of the best aspects of the book, but I was disappointed in the fact that the role of Lucien's demon is downplayed as opposed to Maddox's in the first book.
The story is entertaining as well - Anya's curse and the quest for the ancient artifacts are both compelling and well developed plot devices. The resolution of the first is good even though I had actually imagined a different solution, and the second comes to a partial conclusion. I look forward to seeing what happens with it in future books.
The secondary characters are excellent. From the diabolical Cronus (I so hope he eventually gets what he deserves) to Anya's morally questionable friend William. I also enjoyed the progression of Paris, Reyes and Aeron's stories, especially Paris and Sienna.
The writing is good and the incorporation of the Greek mythology is seamless. Looking forward to Dannika and Reyes's book next. show less
4 Stars
Synopsis
Nothing makes Anya, the Goddess of Anarchy, feel more out of sorts than her attraction to Lucien, one of the Lords of the Underworld who contains Death within him. Unfortunately, Lucien has been ordered by the merciless Cronus, king of the Gods, to claim Anya's life and her soul. Given the unrelenting passion between them, will Lucien risk everything he holds dear in order to protect Anya?
Review
A tremendous improvement over the first book.
Lucien and Anya are show more amazing together - whether fighting or loving, they have tremendous energy and passion. Anya is a wonderful mix of naive, childish prankster and mature woman who fears letting down her guard long enough to find someone worthy of her. Lucien is scarred inside and out and doesn't believe anyone, let alone a goddess, can love him for who he really is. Seeing them overcome their insecurities is one of the best aspects of the book, but I was disappointed in the fact that the role of Lucien's demon is downplayed as opposed to Maddox's in the first book.
The story is entertaining as well - Anya's curse and the quest for the ancient artifacts are both compelling and well developed plot devices. The resolution of the first is good even though I had actually imagined a different solution, and the second comes to a partial conclusion. I look forward to seeing what happens with it in future books.
The secondary characters are excellent. From the diabolical Cronus (I so hope he eventually gets what he deserves) to Anya's morally questionable friend William. I also enjoyed the progression of Paris, Reyes and Aeron's stories, especially Paris and Sienna.
The writing is good and the incorporation of the Greek mythology is seamless. Looking forward to Dannika and Reyes's book next. show less
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