Reviewed by: SiobhanFormat: Paperback
Pages: 436
Published: 14th April 2011
Publisher: Century
Source: Publisher for Review
Genre: Adult Supernatural, Historical Fiction
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Description:Have you ever loved someone so much that you'd do anything for them?When Dr Luke Findley turns up to his hospital shift in the small town of St Andrews, Maine, he's expecting just another evening of minor injuries and domestic disputes. But instead, Lanore McIlvrae walks into his life - and changes it forever. For Lanny is a woman with a past... Lanny McIlvrae is unlike anyone Luke has ever met. Hers is a story of love and betrayal that defies time and transcends mortality - and cannot end until Lanny's demons are finally put to rest. Her two hundred years on this earth have seen her seduced by both decadence and brutality - but through it all she has stayed true to the one true love of her life. Until now.An unforgettable novel about the power of unrequited love to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately destroy, The Taker is an immortal love story on an epic scale...
Review:
First I was to say just a little bit about the book cover. So everyone
is always saying "Dont judge a book by its cover". However, honestly it
usually the cover that makes you pick up the book to start with. If the
cover catches your eye you will pick up the book. Most people deny that
they judge a book by its cover but we are all guilty of it at some. And
this cover is one that would catch your eyes in book store. Its looks
really pretty in the picture. However it is simply WOW in person. It
just gorgeous. A beautiful design that is enchanting. The design is all
embosed and just perfect. And as a bonus it has black edged paper. As I
said its just WOW
Now. The Taker is one of those story that grips you from the first chapter. Alma has created a wonder dark and enchanted tale of love and obsession and mixed it with a mesmerizing story that it very brutal at times. With a perfect blend of supernatural and historical fiction.
The story line is just wonderful. The story follows Lanny, a woman who has had a hard life and when she appears into Dr. Luke's life everything changes for him, as this beautiful woman tells him her story of her life. As we read about Lanny's past we are introduced to so many colourful characters. Lanny herself is actually rather easy for me to connect with it. She is selfish at times and her love for Jonathan (the man she loved in her past) is a borderline dangerous obsession for her. However, she is tough and wise and survives through all her tough times. We don't really here a lot of Luke as this is mainly a story of Lanny's past. He was likeable although I sometimes didn't want to come back from the past as it was just so mesmerizing. As we get to know Lanny we meet Adair, who I was drawn for some reason I can't explain. He is bad, yummy and bad, oh I said that already lol. I adored the chemistry between him and Lanny. it was hot and dark and completely mesmerizing.
The Taker had me shocked at times and smiling at times. And the twist in the plot was a real shock to me. Usually I can figure out a plot really quick. However, I never knew what was coming next for Lanny and the biggest twist had me gasping with shock. I mean proper mouth opened just staring like OMG. What I truely loved about this was that in most books its all happily ever afters. However, this is a more realistic ending to the story and I loved it. It truely was the most perfect ending. Also there is not a vampire in sight. I am vampire crazy and this is a nice change to my usual reads.
If you are looking for a fantastic story that will have you hooked straight away and that it bound to be a bestseller then please as soon as this book is out buy you will not be disappointment.
Finally just a quick thank you to the publisher for giving me a copy for review. I have never been more grateful for a book as now this is one of my favourite reads and looking forward to more of Alma Katsu's novels.
Now. The Taker is one of those story that grips you from the first chapter. Alma has created a wonder dark and enchanted tale of love and obsession and mixed it with a mesmerizing story that it very brutal at times. With a perfect blend of supernatural and historical fiction.
The story line is just wonderful. The story follows Lanny, a woman who has had a hard life and when she appears into Dr. Luke's life everything changes for him, as this beautiful woman tells him her story of her life. As we read about Lanny's past we are introduced to so many colourful characters. Lanny herself is actually rather easy for me to connect with it. She is selfish at times and her love for Jonathan (the man she loved in her past) is a borderline dangerous obsession for her. However, she is tough and wise and survives through all her tough times. We don't really here a lot of Luke as this is mainly a story of Lanny's past. He was likeable although I sometimes didn't want to come back from the past as it was just so mesmerizing. As we get to know Lanny we meet Adair, who I was drawn for some reason I can't explain. He is bad, yummy and bad, oh I said that already lol. I adored the chemistry between him and Lanny. it was hot and dark and completely mesmerizing.
The Taker had me shocked at times and smiling at times. And the twist in the plot was a real shock to me. Usually I can figure out a plot really quick. However, I never knew what was coming next for Lanny and the biggest twist had me gasping with shock. I mean proper mouth opened just staring like OMG. What I truely loved about this was that in most books its all happily ever afters. However, this is a more realistic ending to the story and I loved it. It truely was the most perfect ending. Also there is not a vampire in sight. I am vampire crazy and this is a nice change to my usual reads.
If you are looking for a fantastic story that will have you hooked straight away and that it bound to be a bestseller then please as soon as this book is out buy you will not be disappointment.
Finally just a quick thank you to the publisher for giving me a copy for review. I have never been more grateful for a book as now this is one of my favourite reads and looking forward to more of Alma Katsu's novels.
**First reviewed last year. This is the same review but with a few bits added :)
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