Darkfever is the first of a new series of novels by Moning, and while it has connections to her other novels that deal with Fae/fairies, this is heading in a whole new direction that was only hinted at in her previous books. This is an introduction to heroine MacKayla (Lane) O'Connor, a "Georgia peach" who discovers she can see both good and especially bad Fae while investigating the mysterious murder of her sister in Ireland. As Mac learns about this new world and her new powers, we get to see more of the dark fantasy underworld Moning has created and the good versus evil battle that seems imminent. Unlike Moning's other books, it only hints at the steamy sex her books are known for; however Moning seems to be laying the groundwork for it in the future books. It is an interesting read and pulls the reader along -- I stayed up way too late to finish it -- and shows a lot of promise for the series. I can't wait for the next one to be published!
Another laugh-out-loud funny book from Dave Barry. Although I remember enjoying "Big Trouble" more, this was a fun, quick read that I devoured in a couple of big gulps.
I was suprised by how much I loved this book. I haven't (gasp) read Jane Eyre, so I wasn't sure what to expect from Bronte, except that it might be a bit of a slog since it is 19th-century British literature.
The main character, Lucy Snowe, is a hard nut to crack, but once I started to appreciate her tone and manner of describing people and situations, I soon began to see what a passionate and admirable person was underneath the staid and proper exterior that was presented. For a book written in 1853, Lucy Snowe is ages ahead of her time -- a single woman working to support herself in the world without the assistance of a husband or family. She is brave and smart, and you end up rooting for her right through to the end.
I loved this passage: "Behind the house at the Rue Fossette there was a garden - large, considering that it lay in the heart of a city, and to my recollection at this day it seems pleasant: but time, like distance, lends to certain scenes an influence so softening; and where all is stone around, blank wall and hot pavement, how precious seems one shrub, how lovely an enclosed and planted spot of ground!"
Lovely, lovely book. Also, it makes me want to brush up on my French.
The main character, Lucy Snowe, is a hard nut to crack, but once I started to appreciate her tone and manner of describing people and situations, I soon began to see what a passionate and admirable person was underneath the staid and proper exterior that was presented. For a book written in 1853, Lucy Snowe is ages ahead of her time -- a single woman working to support herself in the world without the assistance of a husband or family. She is brave and smart, and you end up rooting for her right through to the end.
I loved this passage: "Behind the house at the Rue Fossette there was a garden - large, considering that it lay in the heart of a city, and to my recollection at this day it seems pleasant: but time, like distance, lends to certain scenes an influence so softening; and where all is stone around, blank wall and hot pavement, how precious seems one shrub, how lovely an enclosed and planted spot of ground!"
Lovely, lovely book. Also, it makes me want to brush up on my French.
This was a witty, quick read, with some laugh-out-loud moments. Florida's a messed up place, man.
I love all of these books, but this one holds a special place in my heart because it was the first introduction to this magical world. Although you can't recreate the feeling of reading it for the first time, I sure love to try!