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Lorelei's Lyric
by D. B. Sieders
I've read a few paranormal ones before, but I've not run across that many with mermaid heroines and it's always interesting to find a new twist in a very popular genre (and sub-genre).
Lorelei is a great heroine. She's strong but has her troubles and a history that wasn't always so rosy. It seems like she takes her powers and her position seriously, which is a good thing considering what she can do :) And while her attraction to Vance could be his salvation, it could be her downfall so it's interesting to see her try to balance everything and decide what she's willing to sacrifice.
Vance has been spiraling for a while - booze, pills, and despair. He's destroying his relationships and doesn't have enough in him to care. I think some may have an issue with Vance's addiction/depression and how that gets addressed. Personally I've been blessed to not have either really impact my life so I'm not sure how realistic any of it is here. But it worked for me so I'm going to go with it. I especially liked the fact that he actually gets real help and views it as a forever type of thing - there isn't a quick fix for him and that I do find believable. There may have been a paranormal influence as well. It's mentioned but it isn't really clear to me how much it affects him or if he would have been that way regardless.
As with any great series, the supporting characters are fantastic. Jack is the perfect down-home country boy and Bruce is flirty & fun (I can't wait for him to find someone to fall for). I'm also hoping that we either get a spin-off with Vance's band mates or they find an elemental to love, especially Josh. I think that he needs someone good in his life. Sieders has a ton of material that she can work with and while we know Lorelei's sister is next, there is a lot to choose from after that.
For paranormal romance readers who are looking for something a little different, Lorelei's Lyric could be your first step into a whole new world. Unusual characters, an intriguing plot,
(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)
Lorelei is a great heroine. She's strong but has her troubles and a history that wasn't always so rosy. It seems like she takes her powers and her position seriously, which is a good thing considering what she can do :) And while her attraction to Vance could be his salvation, it could be her downfall so it's interesting to see her try to balance everything and decide what she's willing to sacrifice.
Vance has been spiraling for a while - booze, pills, and despair. He's destroying his relationships and doesn't have enough in him to care. I think some may have an issue with Vance's addiction/depression and how that gets addressed. Personally I've been blessed to not have either really impact my life so I'm not sure how realistic any of it is here. But it worked for me so I'm going to go with it. I especially liked the fact that he actually gets real help and views it as a forever type of thing - there isn't a quick fix for him and that I do find believable. There may have been a paranormal influence as well. It's mentioned but it isn't really clear to me how much it affects him or if he would have been that way regardless.
As with any great series, the supporting characters are fantastic. Jack is the perfect down-home country boy and Bruce is flirty & fun (I can't wait for him to find someone to fall for). I'm also hoping that we either get a spin-off with Vance's band mates or they find an elemental to love, especially Josh. I think that he needs someone good in his life. Sieders has a ton of material that she can work with and while we know Lorelei's sister is next, there is a lot to choose from after that.
For paranormal romance readers who are looking for something a little different, Lorelei's Lyric could be your first step into a whole new world. Unusual characters, an intriguing plot,
(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)