Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, Book 1) by Karen Chance Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, Book 1)
Book Review: Meh...
Summary: 2 Stars
Ok, there was a lot wrong with this. I read the whole thing, unlike many of the other low-star givers who reviewed this book. I found the book lacking in many ways. One was the glaring abuse of English in this book. There were a lot of elementary Grammar and idiomatic mistakes. Another was the kitchen-sink inclusion of every type of supernatural creature imaginable. The werewolf on the stairs was pointless, even though it looked like it might be important later. The inclusion of so many famous figures from history as vampires was ludicrous. Jack the Ripper, Rasputin, Cleopatra, I mean really! I found myself reading on just to find out what other travesties I could find. The 'love story' part of this book fell very flat. I was squicked out instead of enjoying the erotic scenes because they smacked of necrophilia, and were devoid of any arousing emotion. The ending wasn't an ending. The climax happens off-stage while the characters are getting it on, then it ends. The device of using the character's virginity as the key to the plot was just absurd. Very unsatisfying. The motivations of the villain were not believable, Cassie behaved foolishly, acting as a plot-puppet jumping through holes. Not recommended.Book Review: Very disppointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this after reading Kelley Armstrong's series and while in the middle of Laurell K. Hamilton's series of novels. I found myself wanting to get to the end of the book, only so that it would be over. I was bored reading it and found myself even drifting at times. I even found myself rooting for something to happen to Cassie. I couldn't feel anything for the character. And it jumped around so much, I was like 'huh'? When I started to read it, I thought, ooh, vampire gangsters, that's cool. But there were no gangsters in the story, but for a few minutes. And I don't want to spoil anything but the cheese factor with the choice of well-known villains turned vampires, like Jack the Ripper, was ridiculous. Most of the story actually took place in a hotel room where everything was explained to the main character. I was very disappointed with this read. Not worth continuing with this series. Book Review: A good start
Summary: 4 Stars
It's a good start. I can't wait to read the next installment in the series. The author does an amazing job at creating a new world filled with vampires, mages, golems, and even satyrs.
It was non-stop action from the beginning. I'm only a little disappointed in the ending, in that it ended so suddenly. It's a great set up for the next book, but it left us really hanging with no real conclusion.
Loved Mircea and even liked Pritkin. I'd really like to see the author flesh Cassie's relationship with those two characters. Didn't care much for Tomas. I'll defiinely read the next installment to see what's in store for Cassie.
Book Review: No good
Summary: 1 Stars
I was deeply disappointed with this book. After reading all the positive reviews I eagerly bought it and started reading. Now, I have always enjoyed fantasy and fantastical creatures, but having vampires, were-things (rats!), faeries, ghosts and witches/mages all rolled into one story was way too much. One huge pet peeve of mine from this book was that vampires were only referred to as "vamps", not to mention "who" the author throws in there as powerful vampires. Also, the scene in which the modern vampires "feed" was simply unnecessary and stupid.
I thought the plot was too messy, with too much information jumbled in together to form a cohesive storyline. There is too much happening at the same time, and instead of keeping you on the edge of your seat guessing, I found it to be confusing and disconnected.
Was there supposed to be romance in this book? There was no chemistry in the erotic moments as well as no comedy from the so-called "sassy heroine". I could not connect to the main character, and halfway through the book I could not care less what happened to her or what she was supposed to be.
Sequel for me? No, thanks.
Book Review: Great Supernatural themes!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a fantastic read, i really got into the character of Cassandra. She is a strong and Sassy character who lives up to her given name. The characters that surround her are just as interesting, the world that Karen chance has created is intriguing and leaves you wanting more after that last page has been turned. If you like this then definitely get book 2, Claimed by Shadow. I am eagerly awaiting book 3, can't wait to read it!