*Solid 4 Stars*I avoided this book like the plague. There was no way I was ever going to read a book with the nerve wrecking Dani "Mega" O' Malley as the leading lady. The head POV of which I would be forced to read for the majority of the book. Not happening. Then something happened... I went against my 1st instinct about this book and finally read it. Now, I have to say I'm glad I did. I stand corrected by those who urged me to read it... I know why I could take Dani in this one, her irritating voice and reactions were ALOT toned down in comparison to her voice in the other Fever books. Yes, she's only 14. She still definitely has that "unique" vernacular that is Dani, but like I said it was way toned down IMO in this book. The fact that you do get other POV's helps alot as well. And I think also because the interactions with her and others', what was happening at the time of these encounters were actually interesting. But Dani's voice is still 85% of the book.
What I loved it was a refreshing entrance to the 1st year AWC. I loved how the new threat was written in. How all things played out on that front. I liked how nothing in the interactions Dani had, ranging from Ryodan, Christian, Dancer and others seemed forced. Everything from things spoken to the screaming in the silence felt organic. Real and intriguing. It had me on edge, the way this one flowed. Nothing I thought would happen, happened. Well, maybe one thing did. But I love that.
What I hated The fact that Ryodan and Christian are lusting after a 14 year old girl. Although Christian was far worse than Ryodan than I thought he would be. But this is not even the half of it. It's the fact that these two men or males, still moved me inspite of, is what bothers me the most. There were times and I hate myself for admitting this, where I was entertaining the thought of a stolen kiss or two between these 3. *hides face* And this is so jacked up but I totally fell for Christian. Totally. His thoughts, reactions, and actions towards Dani were so off the chain crazy & creepy but endearing, that I just couldn't help myself. And Ryodan had me crazy wondering and sighing a few times too.
The action, twists & turns are in abundance here. Some reveals but more questions. How everything came together made for an intruguing, a little dark & decadent read for me.
The cliffhanger? At the very end of the book, doesn't really read like one for me, so it doesn't have me on edge really for the next book. Maybe it's cos I knew it was bound to happen considering the circumstances surrounding it. Other things that occurred in the book however, do have me on edge a bit. So I'll definitely be reading the next book.
I would recommend this read. Trust me, those of you who had a strong dislike or annoyance toward Dani like myself, you will be surprised how easy it is to read in her voice in this book without wanting to pull your hair out. I was pleasantly surprised, overall with everything in this book. And this doesn't happen often.
 - Karen Marie Moning)
