I’m currently under the influence of my very first book series addiction. I don’t like it. It’s what I think about constantly; just like an obsession. I wonder if it’s normal and if others experience this feeling. I actually know the publication date of the next book and I’m counting down the days. I really am beginning to question whether or not I can take the wait. There have been other series books I’ve enjoyed and continued, but never anticipated to this degree.
The book that I’m so eagerly awaiting is Karen Marie Moning’s Dreamfever, the fourth installment in her Fever series. I reviewed Faefever last year and while I enjoyed it, the ending gave me fits – I literally threw what I refer to as a book temper tantrum. However, Faefever is one of those books that just stuck with me for some reason. I couldn’t get it out of my head and have reread it several times.
When Amazon offered a free Kindle download of Moning’s Darkfever, the first in the Fever series, I jumped on the offer and consumed it in less than a day and was left with so many more questions than answers. I immediately tried to download Bloodfever, the second in the series, but was unable to due to a lack of whisper net service where I was visiting at the time. I didn’t know such places existed, but now I do and needless to say I threw another tempter tantrum (we get so used to instant gratification – such a shame). It’s my favorite of the series because the sexual tension between Barrons and Mac is amped up and there’s some jealously issues between Barrons and V’lane that make me quite happy. And of course, I had to follow Bloodfever by yet another reading of Faefever.
I love these books because of the mystery and the characters. The colliding of the Fae world and the human world and the interaction and tension between Mac, Barrons, and V’lane is intense. At first, I didn’t like Mac, but her tenacity and grit grew on me. I like that Jericho Barrons isn’t a nice guy hero and the fact I question whether he’s a hero at all. I like that he’s jealous of the other men that vey for Mac’s attention. Though I complain, I like that I can end a book with more questions than I had at the beginning. I like that there’s a whole lot of sexual tension and very little sex. I enjoy that the foreshadowing makes me question everything.
Now I have so many questions running through my mind and I can barely stand the wait. Who is Jericho Barrons? What is the Lord Master? Will Mac and Barrons ever get together? What about V’lane and Christian MacKeltar? Who killed Mac’s sister? Who killed the detective? Who is the person behind the IYD number? Why did Faefever have to end the way it did? Why can’t we have a preview of Dreamfever? Can Mac really trust Barrons?
When I went of Moning’s website, I discovered many more aspects of the series to question and very few answers. I also discovered the message boards and the fan base referred to as the Moning Maniacs. I now know that I’m not alone in my obsession, though I still question the rationality of the whole thing. All I can tell you for sure it that my nerves and pocketbook can’t take another addiction!
Do you ever become “obsessed” with book series? If so, which ones and why?
-Heather AAR
My book is the bravelands series by Erin Hunter and I litterally cant stop thinking about it, i think im going to die, I love the book so much and the characters, im lost too but mre than you think
I just finished the “inheritance cycle” and i can’t stop thinking about it, the ending is so sad and moving yet it feels that it had to be like this. I dunno, im lost
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I just finished the Sookie Stackhouse books and am now impatiently awaiting book 11!! They were so good, I could barely put them down to brush my teeth and crawl in bed!! The Fever Series and the Highlander Series are both great as well. Read those before the Sookie books and cant decide which I like better. All I can say is get to publishing authors, we need so follow books to our series!!!!
I just finished the Sookie Stackhouse books and am now impatiently awaiting book 11!! They were so good, I could barely put them down to brush my teeth and crawl in bed!! The Fever Series and the Highlander Series are both great as well. Read those before the Sookie books and cant decide which I like better. All I can say is get to publishing authors, we need so follow books to our series!!!!
Indeed! I have been on a series obsession since 2004 when a kind Books-A-Million sales lady randomly suggested I try out this relatively new series called The Dark-Hunter Series. I accepted an bought the book, not really paying attention to the synopsis, buying it simply because I wanted to not be rude.
Dear, GOD! That was the best decision I’ve ever made! I have been reading Sherrilyn Kenyon’s DH series, and her others as well, but not to the point of obsession with the Hunters, for years now. I’ve attended three signings for the past three years, have been a part of the fan club mailings for four, my entire room and office are decorated with fan graphics, official SK/DH paraphernalia, am on her official web site and my space more than I could count, have all the books in nearly all audio and paperback (and hard back, depending on which came first) format, and am nearly going I-N-S-A-N-E with excitement over the fact that the DH characters are being made into collectible dolls this year!
I LOVE these characters, the humor, the dark plots, the emotion of the stories, the one-liners of wisdom and humor, the amazing writing, the cohesive plots and story points. The fact that the paranormal aspects within the Dark-Hunter universe don’t always rely on face value- Sherri actually utilizes logic mixed with the unexplained; how it’s so easy to relate to the emotions, actions, and thoughts of the characters…but above all, I have to say that the one thing that makes me truly addicted to Sherrilyn’s style of writing is that I never finish reading one of her books and think “”well that was a waste of time.”” Aside from the sheer entertainment value,I can always pick up one of her books (most especially her DH books), and know that I’m not just getting a romance story. I’m reading a paranormal fiction, a murder mystery, a family drama, a romance, a tearjerker, a comedy, and an inspirational novel.
My obsession is extreme, and I LOVE it! :)
Indeed! I have been on a series obsession since 2004 when a kind Books-A-Million sales lady randomly suggested I try out this relatively new series called The Dark-Hunter Series. I accepted an bought the book, not really paying attention to the synopsis, buying it simply because I wanted to not be rude.
Dear, GOD! That was the best decision I’ve ever made! I have been reading Sherrilyn Kenyon’s DH series, and her others as well, but not to the point of obsession with the Hunters, for years now. I’ve attended three signings for the past three years, have been a part of the fan club mailings for four, my entire room and office are decorated with fan graphics, official SK/DH paraphernalia, am on her official web site and my space more than I could count, have all the books in nearly all audio and paperback (and hard back, depending on which came first) format, and am nearly going I-N-S-A-N-E with excitement over the fact that the DH characters are being made into collectible dolls this year!
I LOVE these characters, the humor, the dark plots, the emotion of the stories, the one-liners of wisdom and humor, the amazing writing, the cohesive plots and story points. The fact that the paranormal aspects within the Dark-Hunter universe don’t always rely on face value- Sherri actually utilizes logic mixed with the unexplained; how it’s so easy to relate to the emotions, actions, and thoughts of the characters…but above all, I have to say that the one thing that makes me truly addicted to Sherrilyn’s style of writing is that I never finish reading one of her books and think “”well that was a waste of time.”” Aside from the sheer entertainment value,I can always pick up one of her books (most especially her DH books), and know that I’m not just getting a romance story. I’m reading a paranormal fiction, a murder mystery, a family drama, a romance, a tearjerker, a comedy, and an inspirational novel.
My obsession is extreme, and I LOVE it! :)
I have been and am currently addicted to several series, but first I am addicted to my Kindle and free ebooks. My addictions have included: Fever, Sookie Stackhouse, Anita Blake, Mercy Thompson, Almost Human (paranormal vampires series), Kitty Norville, Kate Daniels, Night Huntress, Stephanie Plum, Demonica Trilogy, Midnight Breed, Werecats, Harry Potter, and Twilight. Right now I am desperate for Mercy Thompson book 5 to come out with the Kindle version; I am about ready to go buy the hardcover! But tonight, I will get my fix with Dreamfever on my Kindle, now that the price is down to $9.99 and I have my son’s tuition paid!
I have been and am currently addicted to several series, but first I am addicted to my Kindle and free ebooks. My addictions have included: Fever, Sookie Stackhouse, Anita Blake, Mercy Thompson, Almost Human (paranormal vampires series), Kitty Norville, Kate Daniels, Night Huntress, Stephanie Plum, Demonica Trilogy, Midnight Breed, Werecats, Harry Potter, and Twilight. Right now I am desperate for Mercy Thompson book 5 to come out with the Kindle version; I am about ready to go buy the hardcover! But tonight, I will get my fix with Dreamfever on my Kindle, now that the price is down to $9.99 and I have my son’s tuition paid!
Your not alone!!!
I’m counting down the days ….6 more to go before I can get my hands on it. I think Dreamfever will be the one that will top it all off. The action, growing of Mac, Barrons (need I say more).
I would read the highlanders, they do tie in with the fever series. Some of the characters/past that are in the highlander books show up in fever series.
Your not alone!!!
I’m counting down the days ….6 more to go before I can get my hands on it. I think Dreamfever will be the one that will top it all off. The action, growing of Mac, Barrons (need I say more).
I would read the highlanders, they do tie in with the fever series. Some of the characters/past that are in the highlander books show up in fever series.
AAR Heather:
Yes, the Highlander Series had a LOT of Fae history in it. It laid a lot of background about fairies and the time travel and magic. I definitely recommend reading them. And it’s better than a series, like I said, because each book is an individual story and it ends at the end. You aren’t waiting on the edge of your seat for a year until the next one comes out. lol
AAR Heather:
Yes, the Highlander Series had a LOT of Fae history in it. It laid a lot of background about fairies and the time travel and magic. I definitely recommend reading them. And it’s better than a series, like I said, because each book is an individual story and it ends at the end. You aren’t waiting on the edge of your seat for a year until the next one comes out. lol
I am completely obsessed with JD Robb’s “”In Death”” series. I have all the books with the exception of Promises, which hasn’t yet hit my store in paperback. I am in the process of collecting the audiobooks, so when I am not reading them I can listen to them on my MP3 player or in my car. Yes, I am sick!!!
I love the True Blood show, which is based on the Sookie Stackhouse series, and I am terrified to start reading them because I can see a new obsession starting. I have book one sitting on my bookshelf, where it will remain until I find the strength to venture there.
…off to listen to Glory in Death on my MP3 player…woohoo….
I am completely obsessed with JD Robb’s “”In Death”” series. I have all the books with the exception of Promises, which hasn’t yet hit my store in paperback. I am in the process of collecting the audiobooks, so when I am not reading them I can listen to them on my MP3 player or in my car. Yes, I am sick!!!
I love the True Blood show, which is based on the Sookie Stackhouse series, and I am terrified to start reading them because I can see a new obsession starting. I have book one sitting on my bookshelf, where it will remain until I find the strength to venture there.
…off to listen to Glory in Death on my MP3 player…woohoo….
@Kelly M – I think I’m going to slowly start reading the highlander series. I get the impression from Moning’s website that they might be a little bit connected to the Fever series – or maybe I was just confused by some of the posts on the message boards. Anyway, just a few more days to wait.
@Kelly M – I think I’m going to slowly start reading the highlander series. I get the impression from Moning’s website that they might be a little bit connected to the Fever series – or maybe I was just confused by some of the posts on the message boards. Anyway, just a few more days to wait.
AAR Heather: Ok, August 18th hasn’t come up yet, right? lol So I’m still waiting to get over the Faefever hangover. I didn’t know there was going to be another one after that. grrr. lol I have read the Magic Highlander Series and it’s 1. Beyond the Highland Mist 2. To Tame a Highland Warrior 3. The Highlander’s Touch 4. Kiss of the Highlander 5. The Dark Highlander 6. The Immortal Highlander 7. Spell of the Highlander. In my opinion, they got better as they went on. For that series, you don’t necessarily have to read them all or in order, but they do reference prior characters and situations, but it’s not like they wouldn’t make sense if you didn’t read them in order. They are each their own story.
AAR Heather: Ok, August 18th hasn’t come up yet, right? lol So I’m still waiting to get over the Faefever hangover. I didn’t know there was going to be another one after that. grrr. lol I have read the Magic Highlander Series and it’s 1. Beyond the Highland Mist 2. To Tame a Highland Warrior 3. The Highlander’s Touch 4. Kiss of the Highlander 5. The Dark Highlander 6. The Immortal Highlander 7. Spell of the Highlander. In my opinion, they got better as they went on. For that series, you don’t necessarily have to read them all or in order, but they do reference prior characters and situations, but it’s not like they wouldn’t make sense if you didn’t read them in order. They are each their own story.