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Darkfever

Book 1 in the series:Fever

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In "Darkfever" by Karen Marie Moning, readers are introduced to MacKayla Lane, a young woman seeking justice for her murdered sister in Dublin, Ireland. As Mac delves into the mystery surrounding her sister's death, she discovers a hidden world of faeries and supernatural beings, where she possesses unique abilities that make her a key player in a dangerous game of intrigue and deception. The book combines elements of urban fantasy, mystery, and paranormal romance, with a plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, culminating in a cliffhanger ending that leaves them eager for more. Moning's writing style weaves together dark themes with light moments, creating a compelling narrative that immerses readers in a world filled with monsters, secrets, and unexpected alliances.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed; Mackayla evolves from a shallow young woman to a more resilient and complex figure, while Jericho Barrons serves as a captivating and morally ambiguous ally.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is descriptive with vivid imagery, incorporating humor and sarcasm, although it occasionally relies on foreshadowing that can disrupt the narrative flow.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Mackayla Lane's journey to Dublin to uncover the mystery behind her sister's murder, leading her into a dangerous world of fae, dark magic, and quests.

Setting:

The setting is vividly described, combining the urban landscape of Dublin with a dark and enchanting fae world.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow as the foundation is laid but accelerates in the second half as the plot thickens and stakes rise.
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Notes:

MacKayla Mac Lane is the protagonist, described as a blonde, beautiful bartender from Georgia.
After her sister Alina is murdered in Dublin, Mac travels to Ireland to find her killer.
Mac discovers she can see fairies (fey) that others cannot, making her a Sidhe Seer.
She learns that the fae world is dangerous, with beings like Unseelie fey that can suck the life and soul from humans.
Jericho Barrons, a mysterious and powerful man, becomes an ally for Mac as she investigates her sister's death.
The book has a blend of mystery, dark fantasy, and light humor, making it a page-turner.
Darkfever is the first book in the Fever series, which includes five main books and additional installments later.
The series has a slow-burn romance that develops over multiple books, focusing on the tension between Mac and Barrons.
There are elements of urban fantasy intertwined with mature themes, and some scenes contain sexual content.
The writing style includes first-person narration with Mac often reflecting on her experiences, leading to some foreshadowing that can be felt as intrusive.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Contains themes of violence, murder, and implications of sexual assault.

Has Romance?

While the romance develops slowly, it contains hints of attraction and tension between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

MacKayla Lane's life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she's your perfectly ordinary twenty-first-century woman. Or so she thinks . . . until something extraordinary happens.

When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death-a cryptic message on Mac's cell phone-Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister's killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed-a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae. . . .

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister's death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane-an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women-closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac's true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book-because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands. . . .

Look for all of Karen Marie Moning's sensational Fever novels:

DARKFEVER | BLOODFEVER | FAEFEVER | DREAMFEVER | SHADOWFEVER | ICED | BURNED | FEVERBORN | FEVERSONG

Ratings (156)

Incredible (22)
Loved It (64)
Liked It (36)
It Was OK (17)
Did Not Like (14)
Hated It (3)

Reader Stats (318):

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Currently Reading (1)
Want To Read (102)
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Not Interested (51)

3 comment(s)

Did Not Like
1 month

FMC is is insufferable. Only kept reading through the first few books for the world building and to see what happened overall and hoping for character growth, but eventually gave up because the girl just wouldn't grow up. She's not a teenager, yet acts like one constantly. Bitching about needing to change her hair and clothes to disguise herself from would be murderers, and all she can think about is missing her pink clothes and long blonde hair? Bruh. Your sister is already dead. Take this shit seriously. MMC is sexy and mysterious, but also a huge prick who doesn't explain things and just demands deference. The ideas behind it and the world built was pretty cool, just wish the characters weren't infuriating.

 
Loved It
7 months

Almost DNF'ed it, hated heroine, kept going, and glad I did. Starts really slow with an annoying MFC and then picks up about halfway through. The series only gets better and better after the first book.

 
Incredible
2 years

Darkfever was absolutely addicting. I couldn't put it down. It was just what I needed. I loved everything about it. The murder mystery, the commentary and comedic one-liners, and the swoon worthy leading men. This book has a well developed world rich in myth and lore. I love the twist and the slow burn romance.

 

About the Author:

Karen Marie Moning is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fever series, featuring MacKayla Lane, and the award-winning Highlander series. She has a bachelor's degree in society and law from Purdue University.

 
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