| No Rest for the Wicked (The Immortals After Dark, Book 2) |  | Author: Kresley Cole
Publisher: Pocket Star
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  87 reviews
Sales Rank: 609205
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Book club
ISBN: 0739474278
EAN: 9780739474273
ASIN: 0739474278
Publication Date: October 2006
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 Page turner! August 17, 2008
I have been reading romance novels since I was 15, so a good 20 years now. In my mind nothing like a cup of tea and a good romance novel to escape and unwind at the end of a day.
Just to give a sample of my taste, other authors I enjoy are: Jen Holling, Connie Brockway, Johanna Lindsey, Julie Garwood, Christina Dodd, just to name a few.
This entire series is such a page turner. I had a hard time putting any of the titles down. More evenings than I care to admit I stayed up way to late "just to read one more chapter".
In No Rest for the Wicked. I found Sebastian to be such a great leading man. He was strong, dedicated, and what he did to pursue Kaderin essentially to the ends of the earth was such a show of dedication. What he gave up of his own family to be with this woman and to save her life and that of her family. Boy a true hero. I loved them together!
I enjoyed the glimpse of supporting characters so you felt that any of them would be enjoyable to read about in their own series. The entire series is fast and there is not a lot of review of what happened in a prior book. You open the book and off you go. These are not slow moving. I laughed, I cried, I blushed. Boy Ms. Cole writes some steamy scenes. Wow! And I am amazed that nothing repeats. Each book is so different, the plots are so different and the way the main characters relate is so different. Yes they do all have hansom men and lovely ladies. But the dynamic relationship between the main characters is simply fire from page 1 to the end. Out of all my years reading romance. I have never read modern romance before. I can say without a doubt that these are the best romance books I have read and that is truly saying a lot considering how many authors works sit on my shelf.
no rest for the wicked July 24, 2008
This series is captivating. It hooks you and you don't want to put it down.
 How the mighty has fallen! July 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Centuries ago, before she earned the appelation " Kaderin the Coldhearted", she spared the life of a young vampire and lost her twin sisters because of that act of mercy. Blaming herself for that one act of weakness, she made an oath to never let her emotion sway her judgment ever again. To atone for her sisters' brutal death, she dedicated her existence in annihilating their enemies and promised to rid the earth of vampires. Thus, Kaderin the Coldhearted became the Valkyrie's most prolific assassin. And as per her vow, an unknown power ensured she was able to follow her oath, promising surcease from the pain, thereby blessing her for eternity. Yet, was it truly a blessing, or a curse? For while she might have found relief from her sorrow, her emotions have been dead ever since.
For a thousand years, Kaderin has withered away in her cold existence void of emotions. Then just as she was gearing up for the Talisman Hie, Kaderin accepted a mission to kill a vampire in a remote Russian village. There, for the second time in her immortal life, Kaderin was unable to kill an enemy. For inexplicable reason, she was drawn to him, stupefied to meet a vampire who was begging to be killed. And as she stood watching him, Kaderin the Coldhearted began feeling once again. Oh, how the mighty has fallen!
As the readers are told of Kaderin's initial meeting with Sebastian Wroth, the author begins the tale of a lonely vampire who's been turned by his brother against his will. The reader sees through Kaderin's eyes the anguish of a man who has felt nothing but weariness for what he considers an abominable existence. Unlike the first book, the chemistry sizzles between Kaderin and Sebastian from the word go leaving you waiting the next time their paths would cross. As the readers read on, Kresley Cole continues to build her world of fantasy where we learn of the immortals' version of the Amazing Race in which creatures of the Lore compete for the ultimate prize to take back to their faction. Cole introduces more fascinating characters and creatures that beg for their own story. We learn more about the difference between the two vampire factions, the Horde and Forbearers. And as the Talisman Hie begins, we are taken on a venturous journey where a magical key is not the only coveted prize for our hero and heroine, but the once in a lifetime chance to find happiness.
If you like fantasy and are fascinated by alternate reality where faeries, vampires, lykae, elves and other interesting creatures co-exist with humans, Kresley Cole has granted your wish with her Immortals After Dark Series. I admit that I wasn't exactly captivated by A Hunger Like No Other (The Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1) but still decided to continue with the series. I am glad that I did as I found NO REST FOR THE WICKED utterly entertaining and enjoyed being taken on an exciting journey around the globe (yes, I'm a huge fan of the Amazing Race!) and reading about Kaderin and Sebastian.
Sizzling July 21, 2008
Laugh out loud. Sizzling hot and brings the sexy. Big time. This is a keeper.
On a scale 1 to 5, Five is Best:
Villian: 5
Plot: 5
Creativity: 5+++
Uniqueness: 5+++
Humor: 5
Bringing the sexy: 5
Passion: 5 stars
Laughs & Amusement factor: 5 +++
Silly Whiners who get on your nerves: 0
Lazy Author repeating too much from prior chapters:0
great series July 18, 2008
this is one of the best books series ive come across since the beginning of the v.c.andrews series. im on book 3 and cant quit. they tie together beautifully with the next.
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