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Summary: Let's play, "I FOUND A LIFEMATE AND YOU DIDN'T"
Review: i have read most of the other books by Feehan and decided to read the first in the series since all the reviews kept referring to it. Ughg. It was so boring. I could never really like Mikhail because the model on the cover looked ugly and OLD! He reminded me an aging soap opera star. Yuck. Raven was nothing exceptional herself; she had a psyhic ability, of course (which if you are so unfoRtunate not to have one, then your chances of attracting a Carpathian male are zilch.) Everyone has dark hair and eyes, AGAIN. Raven was hurt, bleeding, or whining most of the time. The climax was non-existant, the men were arrogant and dominating, as usual. Mikhail practically forced Raven to have sex with him and become Carpathian. The women in this series are given the illusion of freedom and free choice (when they are little more than trophy brood mares) by the Carpathian males who seem that they can fix everything with sex. I keep hoping one of the "heroines" will haul off and break her "hero's" nose.
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Summary: Suspend Your Disbelief And Just Go Along For The Ride
Review: I thought that this was an interesting series debut, though I have admit, being of Eastern European extraction, that using the term "Carpathians" for the dark and tortured heroes constantly amused me, because that's not what that term automatically brings to my mind. I guess it sounds suitably mysterious for people unfamiliar with that area of the world, but it just makes me laugh.If you like your heroes strong and possesive, your heroines feisty and stubborn, then this book is for you. Mikhail is the ultimate dark and dangerous hereo, about to allow himself to die because of centuries of loneliness. Raven is a human psychic who picks up on his distress, the first female in years to "touch his soul". Their meeting, their developing relationship, and the compromises that have to occur are the main focus of the book. The threat aspect is the fanatical hunters who view Mikhail as a vampire and want to destroy him, and by extension, his lifemate Raven. Ms. Feehan introduces the Carpathians as a completely different species, not just your run-of-the-mill vampires. Apparently, after age 200, the Carpathian males begin to lose all touch with emotion - their view of the world becomes literally monochromatic - and they slowly become more and more isolated. If they don't find a lifemate, they either commit suicide or turn into rogue vampires. Their species is slowly becoming extinct because there are very few Carpathian females, they breed slowly and tend to produce male offspring, and the babies usually die before their first birthday for some unknown reason. By the end of the book it all begins to make sense. She also introduces a number of the other male Carpathians, setting the stage for sequels of their searches for their lifemates. I was going to rate this book a bit higher but then I decided that I had to have a somewhat consistent standard for my vampire book reviews. I'm using Laurell K. Hamilton's books as my guideline, and this book doesn't compare to one of her four-stars. This is a fun book and a nice intro to a new series. I have no doubt that I'll be reading the rest of Ms. Feehan's books.
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Summary: This one got me HOOKED!!!!!!
Review: This is the first book by Ms. Feehan that I have read. I loved it! I am so hooked on not only this book, but the entire series. As soon as I finished reading Dark Prince, I went out and bought 3 more out of the series. I cant wait to see how those unfold.
I love the way the story shows a race of beings struggling for existence. The love story between Mikhail and Raven is fabulous. The way the Carpathians live their lives, their customs, rituals, and passion for existence is absolutely riveting. I love reading books that take me to another world. This one did it. I have always loved vampire romances, and this one gave an added view to vampirism. I love the way these Carpathian males can only save their souls with their life mate. That is fabulous! This is definitely a MUST READ!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: If only these men were for real!
Review: Oh my was my first thought when I started to read this book. After just two chapters I was totally hooked. I have now read the first three in the Dark series, the first Dark Prince, then Dark Desire, and then Dark Gold. I have several of the others and am waiting for one that I just recently ordered.
Well at first I couldn't quite tell what the hero of this book was. He had the ability to transform himself to a wolf, owl and even into just a mist. He drank blood to survive but wasn't a vampire. He was a Carpathain. He was old, the oldest of his kind and their Prince. Mikhail was very lonely and had long ago lost all his emotions. He was close to turning into a vampire(one who kills when he feeds and enjoys it). He was considering going into the light and ending his torment when he started communicating with a human woman by the name of Raven.She is a telepath who has been hunting down serial killers and has come to the Carpathian Mountains to try and relax and come to find some peace. She can't touch people because she picks up their thoughts and it can hurt her. She feels Mikhail's pain from a great distance and longs to comfort him. She is unaware that he is being hunted by her fellow travelers and when she finds this out she becomes hunted also because of her association with Mikhail. He has found in her his true lifemate. The one who can bring emotions back to him. His kind are slowly dying out because there are only a few women and most only give birth to male children. They have tried to convert human women before with tragic results but with Raven's telepathic abilities the conversion goes fairly smoothly. Mikhail wants to protect her but soon finds that she can handle herself and learns that they both must give a bit if this love is to survive. The love scenes are hot and wild and then tender and touching. I look forward to all of the books in this series. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Summary: They started it
Review: i can't start to tell you how this book has effected me.When i started reading i could not stop until i was at the end,and then i had to now what would happen next.so now i am just waiting for dark legend to hit the book stores.christine feehan i read alot of books,but this is the first time i had to read the whole trilogy.I can't wait to see what you think up next.I will be waiting.
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Summary: A very good first book
Review: This book starts out a really good series, the Dark series but like most first books it has some failings. My main complaint with this book is there is too much sex and not enough development. Almost 1/3 of the book is spent in anatomical exploration - I can't say the bedroom because they don't end up there much. Anyway I find the concept of the Carpathians one of the most unique and fun takes on vampires in years and a neat concept. I love the characters introduced and the whole theme of the series is set here. It is a must read if you enjoy or want to read the dark series, just be prepared for its graphic nature. Later books of the series spend more time with the characters and less with anatomy and are the better for it.
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Summary: What an insult
Review: Please don't waste your time with this. I had this book recommended to me as a "smartly written story with dark characters". Um, no. It was absurdity at it's worst. The story was completely unbelievable. Within the first three paragraphs, the hero has gone from suicide to being completely obsessed with a woman. The heroine is supposed to be this amazingly strong woman but mostly she's just an idiot. The author states and restates the basics of a "carpathian" relationship until the reader wants to weep and still this stupid girl can't figure it out. Also, it wasn't very well written. The author used the same two adjectives to describe everything. Save your money.
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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: If you're looking for a vampire book, look elsewhere. Carpathians can turn, but I loved the idea that they can be saved by a lifemate. Dark Prince is the first book I read by Christine Feehan and now she is my favorite. After reading only half of the book, I bought the rest of the Dark series. If you love romances with a paranormal twist, I highly reccomend this one.
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Summary: I LOVE CARPATHIANS
Review: This was the first Christine Feehan book that I ever read and it had me hooked to the story as well as the series. Mikhail is a man after my own heart. After walking for centuries living in darkness waiting to see aspark of color or to feel any feeling, he has finally found his long waiting lifemate. When he finds Raven, he doesn't want to let her go. Not only is she beautiful as well as caring but after years of dealing with the her pshyic abilities in which she feels everyone's pain she need someone to care for her. Mikhail a supernatural immortal is the prince of his people yet he will willing to do anything to destorying humans, vampires and other of his race as well to protect his lifemate. This was fantasic--finally a hero who is devoted totally the love of his life. Feeham's passionate couple exploded with sensuality in almost every page. Ordinary things like breathing as well as drinking wine because an act of sensuaility between the two. The mixture of vampire like elements within the Carpathians was more than alluring. I loved this book--it is the first in a group of diverse books about these fantasic immortals who are looking for their lifemate. A must read!
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Summary: An Intense Book
Review: This book was a little much for me. Plus, I thought the great hero was selfish, not a turn-on for me.
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