All in all I enjoyed the book what’s not to like a charming vampire and a guilt ridden vampire, lots of not so nice vampires. A half Fae half Human who is just discovering all that she really is, then add in a sprinkling of werewolves. Something for every paranormal reader out there, there are even a few spirits from beyond that want to give valuable advice to our heroes.
By Rites of Romance
A stirring story, driven by machinations by both the fae and the vampire worlds. With werewolves and darker dimensions drawn in for added texture, Shades of Night wraps the reader in glittering darkness from the first word. The relationship between Krystoff and Alexandra was, at times, underdeveloped. However, their passion and comedy keep this story moving to a sizzling ending.
By Virginia
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
"Once again, R.G. Porter weaves an action-packed tale of paranormal suspense in Shades of Night, which leaves the reader anxiously waiting for the sequel."
Ami Russell, Managing Editor
Willow Moon Publishing
Shades of Night by R.G. Porter was an entertaining read, with an epic battle of good and evil brewing and the romance between Alexandra and Krystoff budding. While I enjoyed the story in the end, the initial framework of the world in which the story is set was not properly developed. Sometimes the first story of a series is so full of back story and explanation that you wish the characters would meet and fall in love already. This book was the exact opposite. We are thrust into the world of the novel without explanation as to where or when we are. For example, from the beginning it is clear that there are two types of vampires, but the differences between the two, are never explained. There is a Council that is never defined. Someone unfamiliar with the features of fae and vampires would have a difficult time understanding fundamental aspects of the characters.
The beginning of the story was disjointed and choppy. Not only because the mythology of the characters was not defined, but also because the point of view switches from the two main characters Krystoff and Alexandra without warning.
That being said, as the book progressed, the characters found their feet, so to speak. The dialog became easier to follow. Krystoff and Alexandra began to move in familiar patters of wooing and forging a relationship between each other, but their love story wasn't stale or forced and contrived. The love scenes between Alexandra and Krystoff were well written, but short. They did an excellent job of finding time to be alone in the midst of the rest of their problems, but did not take advantage of their aloneness. I, for one, would have liked more action between them.
Despite the difficulties in the beginning of the story, I was rooting for them to succeed in their quest and their relationship at the end of the book. It is clear that this is the first book in the series, and I am interested in seeing how the series develops. I want to see the good guys win the war.
hea-reviews
3 Tea Cups!
I found that the tale started a little slow but the pace really picks up a few chapters in Edward is charming and I’m assuming his will be the next story in this series. Krystoff at times annoyed me he seemed too guilt ridden over things that he couldn’t possibly control rather than accepting that sometimes things happen and there is little we can do about it. Alex was really gutsy and after she gets over her initial fears she accepts her destiny for what it is. Even when faced with a choice of dying in order to save Krystoff she makes the decision and sticks to it.
All in all I enjoyed the book what’s not to like a charming vampire and a guilt ridden vampire, lots of not so nice vampires. A half Fae half Human who is just discovering all that she really is, then add in a sprinkling of werewolves. Something for every paranormal reader out there, there are even a few spirits from beyond that want to give valuable advice to our heroes.
ror reviews
Rating 3 ½
A stirring story, driven by machinations by both the fae and the vampire worlds. With werewolves and darker dimensions drawn in for added texture, Shades of Night wraps the reader in glittering darkness from the first word. The relationship between Krystoff and Alexandra was, at times, underdeveloped. However, their passion and comedy keep this story moving to a sizzling ending.
Virginia
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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