Book: Phantom Shadows
Author: Dianne Duvall
Article Type: Audiobook Review
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About the Book: Dr. Melanie Lipton is no stranger to the supernatural. She knows immortals better than they know themselves, right down to their stubborn little genes. So although a handsome rogue immortal seems suspicious to her colleagues, Sebastien Newcombe intrigues Melanie. His history is checkered, his scars are impressive, and his ideas are daring. But it’s not his ideas that have Melanie fighting off surges of desire. . .
Bastien is used to being the bad guy. In fact, he can’t remember the last time he had an ally he could trust. But Melanie is different–and under her calm, professional exterior he senses a passion beyond anything in his centuries of experience. Giving in to temptation is out of the question–he can’t put her in danger. But she isn’t asking him. .
Listened for fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.75
Story Rating: 4.75
Character Rating: 4.75
Audio Rating: 4.50
First Thought When Finished: I can’t believe it is so long to the next one! I can’t WAIT! (I guess I have too)
Story Thoughts: I am going to be honest and say that you will get so much more out of the story if you read these books in order. This one built on the previous two with such greatness that I was immediately drawn into the story. I was really curious how Bastian was going to fit in with the rest of the group and was totally thrilled about how it was handled. I am not giving anything away but the way the whole thing played out was perfectly done. I was not disappointed in this edition of the series.
Character Thoughts: I think Dianne writes awesome characters. Bastian was a character that has grown so much since we met him and I was pleased in how he continued to grow in this story. His support of his vampires never wavers and that makes me love him more! Melanie is the perfect match for him. She has always been supportive and she is strong, smart, and wonderful at defending him. I love her gumption and she is probably my favorite female character so far.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Kirsten Potter at a running time 11 hrs and 36 mins
Kristen Potter is really good for this series. I think she has perfect pacing and just the right amount of attitude to pull off the strong characters. She has decent male voices and she has great distinction. You can tell who is talking at all times and I adore that! I recommend this series on audio.
Final Thought: Freaking October! That is when the next one is out *sigh*
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This sounds really good. I don’t listen to audio, but would like to give it another try. I love audio reviews, so a big thanks. I think the problem that i may have had with them in the past is that I made poor choices and ended up with bad narration.
I think in the beginning (when you first start with audios) you should always start with books that have multiple narrators. It helps you get used to listening to books on tape.
This sounds right up my alley and will have to put this series on my tbr!
This series rocks1
I have this series on my neverending wishlist! Glad you loved it so much.
I think you will like it when you get around to it 🙂
Love this series! What I find most entertaining about it is the fact that the author is not a vegetarian. LOL!
That is pretty entertaining 🙂 It kind of cracks me up!
It’s very hard for me to read a series out of order. I’ve only done it once that I can think of. Your enthusiasm really shows with this book so I’ll keep my eye out.
This one should not be read out of order 🙂 I think the story is richer with all the details in place (I normally read everything in order)
Melissa has some great reviews of Duvall books and I so wanna try one 🙂 I want more and more
This is a REALLY good series. The stories are solid, the romance is good, and the characters are fantastic 🙂
I love this series hard too. This is the book I couldn’t wait to get (and yea, it’s best in order). I couldn’t wait to read about Bastien! Knew I’d love him. 😀
I knew I would love Bastien and I am thrilled to see where the series is going 🙂
Well, I am glad October is a ways away because I need spring and summer. Why have I not heard of this author and these books? They sound so good and boy what a sexy cover!
Oh they are fantastic! She only puts out about 1 a year and this is only book 3 so you aren’t to far behind 🙂
So glad the audio was good..but 11 hrs..eep! Is this a new series..i love all the elements but knowing my luck this is number 7…LOL
This is number 3! They are all really good reads 🙂
I’m glad you like the audio, I’ve been wanting to read this series. I *may* have the first book somewhere on my shelves… yeah, I’m not sure, my poor shelves are a bit dusty 🙁
hehe I was just gathering my totals for this month and I think I am on track to make my shelves a little less dusty 🙂 Let us hope!
YEAH! I loved this book too Felicia! Well the entire series really, I completely agree that Dianne writes absolutely amazing characters. Do we really have to wait all the way till October? I was hoping we might get a May release. *sobs* Do we know who the next couple is yet?
DARKNESS RISES, Immortal Guardians Book 4 is about Étienne and is due out in October. “In Still Darkness”, the novella she wrote for the PREDATORY anthology is about Richart and I think out in March or May!
I can’t wait!
October seems so far away! This sounds like an awesome series.
It seems like forever LOL Now I sound like a kid at Christmas 🙂
That curve on the cover seems to be disappearing into his pants…anything good in there? This one sounds HOT!
It is a FANTASTIC series 🙂 Really just solid all around 🙂
WOW that good? You’ve got me very Interested in this series.
Yep! These are just super duper good 🙂