That said I will brace you for my review: Warning this may lean towards the world of ranting so continue with caution. BWB choose J.R. Wards Covet.
Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about-his specialty is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charge with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option. Vin DiPietro long ago sold his soul to his business, and he's good with that-until fate intervenes in the form of a tough- talking, Harley-riding, self-professed savior. But then he meets a woman who will make him question his destiny, his sanity, and his heart-and he has to work with a fallen angel to win her over and redeem his own soul.
Well, this was my first J.R. Ward book and I guess I'm going to go against the popular vote and be the sore thumb on this one because I have one word....Blaaaacccchhhhhh!!!!!
Well, this was my first J.R. Ward book and I guess I'm going to go against the popular vote and be the sore thumb on this one because I have one word....Blaaaacccchhhhhh!!!!!
OK so maybe Blach is not a word but it for sure is the sound of me retching. From page one I had a bad taste in my mouth, it kind of felt like Sex and the City meets a bad Tarantino movie minus the funny spinsters. I'm not a prude by any means and I adore a good love story, I can even handle a nice steamy love scene but sex with no substance and raunchy scenes for shock value just seem shoddy to me. So Ill call it like I read it...trashy, trashy, trashy and not my cup of tea.
The analogy of Demons and Angels was ridiculous, not even a fellow paranormal fan like myself can believe the hogwash of this made up spiritual world, Ward has a very weird view on the supernatural. Demon, taken out of the Websters dictionary: 1 a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin. Jim a harmless hot man with chiseled abs who rides a motorcycle (did you see the cover, I've never seen a man at least not in my lifetime who rides a bike shirtless with a hot leather jacket) helps people with his assigned missions we the readers get the sense he's a good guy trying to amend his fallen ways to get into heaven. That's what I made of it but who knows things could have changed after pg.200.
So my rule of thumb if a book isn't sitting well with me whether it be crappy writing, a bad story or unease I don't finish it. I read half of this skimmed the rest and read the last chapter. So maybe that doesn't qualify me to write a full review but in the 200 pages I did read I got the gist of the story. Is there anything positive I can say about this book, I guess I can see the one character Marie-Therese who is likable and your all around favorite who overcomes in the story. Also Vin who is an unbelievable cad in the beginning get to see develop and change, at least to the point where I read he was making some progress in the right direction at redeeming himself.
Perhaps because I've never read any of Ward's other books I felt a bit jipped, like some characters and things being said had a background story. The lingo in the book was foolish, overall I didn't like it and I found the authors writing offensive and trashy. I would not recommend this to anyone.
DNF- 0/5 Paranormal Romance and I want my five bucks back!
DNF- 0/5 Paranormal Romance and I want my five bucks back!
Discussion Questions
Q#1 - Did you relate to Jim at all? Did you feel like he was a good choice or worthy of this mission?
No..People don't get do overs once their dead, no missions after death will get you into Heaven. Maybe that's why I didn't like this book.
Q#2 - How do you feel about the tone of the book? Did you think that there was too much slang/not enough/just enough? How did you feel about the word choice in the book- did it add to your reading of the story or take away from it?
As in my review I thought the lingo was foolish, I was shaking my head a lot and felt it really took away from the story. I think the author spent to much time trying to be hip and cool and Ive never heard anyone talk like that.
Q#3 - When the "fantasy" of the book is based on a belief system that is regarded as truth by some religions (the angels & demons) does it help you relate better with the story, as opposed to a story about vampires and werewolves?
I could relate because I myself believe in Angels and Demons. I wouldn't put this story anywhere on the same basis of vampires or werewolves. I think Wards view of Demons is twisted... Vamps and Weres kind of all relate to the dark side of fantasy. Its just lately vampires have gotten real trendy in the YA world, most Vampire stories I've read are pretty dark and when the Vampire is a Demon...ugh scary....
Q#4 - In the opening of this book we read about a football game analogy of Demons verses Angels, even though this is fiction what do think of Demons being portrayed as "Good Guys"?
NO WAY.. a demon is evil, I don't want to get know them, like them or relate to one in anyway shape or form fiction or not no thanks!
Q#5 - How do you feel knowing this will be a 7 book series featuring Jim and he might win all of the battles?
I feel nothing- I wont read them so I don't have to worry about it!
Glad to know that I'm not the only one that felt this way. I finished it but I was confused through out most of the book and thats not good.
ReplyDeleteI do like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series although she is guilty of weird spellings for the names. I'll check it out but sometimes I might love one series from an author and be lukewarm about another. I love MaryJanice Davidson's Besty Taylor series but the one she wrote with her husband I just couldn't get past the second book. I'm surprised I finished the first one.
ReplyDeleteWho knows maybe because I'm often confused I might not be confused although I'm thinking I am. I have a bit of a wait but not a long one at the library so I'm thinking people aren't too keen on this book.
Your review made me laugh right out loud- I'm sorry you didn't like the book though. I agree with a lot of your points, I think the book could have been a lot better. I also enjoyed her Black Dagger Brotherhood books a lot more (especially the early ones.)
ReplyDeleteAlso, and I forgot to put this in my review somehow, I noticed a BUNCH of spelling and grammar errors in the book too, not just weird language use, and it always bothers me when published books are so obviously not spellchecked.
I feel you pain. I am disppointed. This was my first Ward book too.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused on Ward's take on angels and demons as well. I tried discussing the idea that fallen angels are demons with my husband...he said that was a commonly held belief. Although, it can't be too common. I've never heard of it until the questions for this book.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't like the book, but it did lead to a fun/rantified blog post. ;)
HAHA Mandy...yes I guess I did rant a bit!!
ReplyDeleteI know Demons are referred to fallen somewhere in Revelations. But in The Bible demons are demons or evil spirits or devils and Angels are Angels...Satan is referred to many things even as The morning star before he falls, maybe thats where it comes from.........
Not all demons in all schools of thought in the world are evil. I did know that before going into the book, so I didn't have a problem with that aspect. But it was not good writing despite the more positive spin I gave it on my review (I think I was sleep deprived). ;) I don't think any one of us liked it, however, I have seen it get quite a few stars (w/o explanation, however).
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