Comments on: REVIEW: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

By: Laura Stephens

Laura Stephens — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:49:46 +0000

I bought the first and second books based on a recommendation and on the cover alone (on that note who knew that a Cover Artist could ACTUALLY follow what the author wanted). LOL! I inhaled both in the space of two days and I’m wishing that it was July already for the third book. I have to say that I LOVE both of them and I think this will be a new keeper series on my shelf!

I *love* Gideon. Man, I can’t wait for his book. It’ll be hilarious with the heroine misunderstanding what he says each time. LMAO!

By: rebyj

rebyj — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:20:02 +0000

I commented on the first book when it was reviewed here and said I’d give book 2 a chance since I realized book 1 was setting up the scene and the world building etc.
I’m glad I got this book! It moves faster and as you say in the review, much better focused. The fight scenes between Anya and Lucien are hilariously exciting.
As for the virginity thing, the sound of cherries popping in romances is a familiar sound but a little hard to take when the heroine is centuries old, I couldn’t wait 2 decades personally! LOL

By: Jia

Jia — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:43:44 +0000

I really like where it's going, and, getting rid of the virgins will only make it better. Pesky hymens…get rid of them all, I say!

LOL!

According to Showalter’s website, there will be more books in the series but they won’t be coming out until late 2009/early 2010. Wow! That’s a really long time to wait!

By: RStewie

RStewie — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:24:55 +0000

I’m hoping this series continues past the original intention of the three? books. I really like where it’s going, and, getting rid of the virgins will only make it better. Pesky hymens…get rid of them all, I say! There’s nothing wrong with a little experience! Or a lot…

By: JolieDreyson

JolieDreyson — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:47:35 +0000

I really liked this book and the series is very promising. What a cool concept. I didn’t find Anya’s reason for virginity contrived… I thought it fit the story well. Had she (whoops, SPOILER) had no curse, I can’t see how the story would have moved as nicely as it did. Her attitude and sass were refreshing and a perfect contrast for Lucien. Loved it and can’t wait for Reyes. PS. Gideon keeps me in stitches.

By: Lorelie

Lorelie — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:22:16 +0000

*snicker*

I’d noticed that virgin trend and am quite happy to hear it doesn’t continue.

By: Crystal Jordan

Crystal Jordan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:14:32 +0000

So, what you’re saying is that Gena (and her self-extension heroines) are very bad girls? I’m shocked. Shocked, I tell you! And running out to buy my copy.

By: dayna

dayna — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:55:34 +0000

Gina…that’s more info than I needed, really. :P

And I’m still waiting for Reyes’s book.

By: gena showalter

gena showalter — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:50:32 +0000

damn it Jill

By: gena showalter

gena showalter — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:23:23 +0000

Indeed the third heroine is not a virgin — just like me, as of this morning!

By: Emma Petersen

Emma Petersen — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:43:31 +0000

As to the virgin heroine…I know Gena is trying to pattern these heroines after her own life, but can assure you, that in the third book, the heroine is indeed NOT a virgin.

This is why I have a I HEART Jill T-shirt. LMAO.

By: Jill Monroe

Jill Monroe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:52:18 +0000

As to the virgin heroine…I know Gena is trying to pattern these heroines after her own life, but can assure you, that in the third book, the heroine is indeed NOT a virgin.