Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid, #5)

by Richelle Mead

Georgina Kincaid has formidable powers. Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting into any human form she desires, walking in heels that would cripple mere mortals - all child's play to a succubus like her.
Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend's wedding is a different story. Georgina isn't sure which is worse - that Seth is marrying another woman, or that Georgina has to run all over Seattle trying on bridesmaid dresses. Still, there are distractions. Georgina's roommate, Roman, is cluttering her apartment with sexual tension. Then there's Simone, the new succubus in town, who's intent on corrupting Seth.
But the real danger lies in the mysterious force that's visiting her thoughts, trying to draw her into a dark, otherworldly realm. Sooner or later, Georgina knows she'll be too weak to resist. And when that happens, she'll discover who she can trust, who she can't...and that Hell is far from the worst place to spend eternity.

Reviewed by Berls on

4 of 5 stars

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This book was good but frustrating for me. It had lots of things going on that just made me sad. And I really wanted to smack Georgina a couple of times. But the story arch came so far that despite the character frustrations, it was a really solid read.

I think my main frustration was the way Georgina can't seem to move on from Seth. I'm sorry, I know he's the hero - THE ONE - but he's made some bad choices and I don't really think they're great for each other. Roman is such a good guy IMO -- yeah he's made some bad choices too, but I feel like his were out of necessity - and I wish she would see him the way she sees Seth. Especially because of the destined heartbreak for so many with her going after Seth.

Stepping away from the romance of this book though - if you care for the secondary characters the way I do, this book pulled on the heart strings! And as far as plot progressing - wow did some things happen... along with lots of hints of things to come! And we are left on a GIANT cliff. I can't say much without spoiling and I will admit, I jumped RIGHT into the next book, so if it weren't for my buddy reading chat with Anne I probably wouldn't have anything to tell you. You definitely want to have the next book when you finish this one.

I really enjoyed Elisabeth Rodgers narration again. She's done a great job with this series and has made these characters come to life for me. I've enjoyed reading each one at 2x speed, comfortably devouring them in a few days.

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