Description:
Book 2 of the Telepathic Clans Saga rates 4.5 Stars just like Book One, The Succubus Gift. (For Wren Doloro, a 4.5 rating is pretty damn near perfect.)
It’s not easy being a succubus.
Brenna O’Donnell and Rebecca Healy continue their integration into the Clan. Learning more about their Gifts and always seeking someone who will love them.
After a crash course in learning about her genetic heritage, Brenna O’Donnell has discovered what it really means to be a succubus and has learned to embrace her strange Gift. Her major concern is whether Collin will accept her for what she is. As she adjusts to telepathic society, others in the Clan have plans that will strip the last of her freedom.
The social season is around the corner, including events that Brenna never imagined in her wildest dreams. The succubi, representatives of the Goddess on earth, are at the center of an ancient worship. And if a girl is going to be the center of attention, then obviously she needs a new dress.
Between the romance and glistening balls of the Clan’s social events, Brenna and Rebecca discover life is not secure. Telepaths from other Clans are kidnapping young girls and selling them into slavery.
A continuation of what one reviewer called an, “… utterly heart stopping onslaught of sex, violence and paranormal abilities …”
The social season is around the corner, including events that Brenna never imagined in her wildest dreams. The succubi, representatives of the Goddess on earth, are at the center of an ancient worship. And if a girl is going to be the center of attention, then obviously she needs a new dress.
Between the romance and glistening balls of the Clan’s social events, Brenna and Rebecca discover life is not secure. Telepaths from other Clans are kidnapping young girls and selling them into slavery.
A continuation of what one reviewer called an, “… utterly heart stopping onslaught of sex, violence and paranormal abilities …”
Review:
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! BR Kingsolver’s second book is everything I would have hoped from reading the first book in the series, The Succubus Gift.
1. This author is no one hit wonder–this book, too, has action, suspense, and fantasy. As in sexual fantasy, urban fantasy, and “Hey, I wish I were that rich” fantasy.
Succubus Unleashed is a well thought out sequel. The plot is strong, and our favorite characters come along for the ride on a European vacation. Brenna goes to meet her extended family and spend a bit of her enormous inheritance.
It picks up shortly after Book One, continuing the conflict of the Telepathic Clans while introducing new conflicts sure to be picked up in Book Three (not yet released).
So far everything by BR Kingsolver is well-edited, nicely paced, and one of a kind.
And of course there are more hot outfits, sexy scenes, and bad-a$$ fighting.
2. The main character Brenna embraces her role as not only a proudly sexual female leader, but also a priestess of an ancient Goddess.
Kingsolver draws from Irish mythology and history to create a mythos surrounding the Succubus. The Succubus today are descended from ancient priestesses who used sex as a way to raise energy for worship of the great creator Goddess.
This builds off of the themes of female sexuality, freedom and power begun in Book One.
There is archeological evidence to suggest that a goddess culture existed in many parts of the world before organized religion developed.
It’s my personal belief that if society gave more acknowledgement to female divine power, sexual women wouldn’t get all the crap that they currently do. Generally in modern America, there is a whole boatload of issues surrounding activity that is, well, pretty natural.
I think this aspect of the book is ridiculously cool– but then I am a sex-positive, Goddess loving pagan and proud heathen. Call me unusual but this is my kind of book!
3. Travel to Ireland, and Paris
As I mentioned in my recent review of Everything to Lose—I adore books set in Europe. I mean who wouldn’t want to not only be a powerful succubus heiress, but be jet-setting around the world??
Brenna also has a certain curiosity about the lives of cortesians. Now that she has embraced her sexuality, why not give getting paid a try? And why not in Europe?
This subplot of the book would probably appeal to fans of Secret Diary of a Call Girl as it is quite glamorous.
4. Brenna’s family sure is complicated.
As so many new relatives are introduced, I can’t say I remember everyone’s name. I trust BR Kingsolver to remind me when I need to know in the next book. She did a good job of summarizing events from the previous book when needed, without going overboard.
Brenna doesn’t expect this but many members of her family are ready to hand her a heavy responsibility.
Most of her Clan already sees her as a leader except there are some who won’t make it easy for Brenna to take charge. These enemies make a stink in Succubus Unleashed, and will be sure to appear in the next book.
5. Crazy fighting.
This is one scene that will strike fear in the heart of any man! I’m serious.
Wow, BR’s fight scenes are never boring. Brenna and her crew have take it to the next level. When a Succubus fights it is deadly, cunning and relentless.
I really wouldn’t mess with these women…they have a tough bark, better take a hint and avoid the killer bite.
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See also the Guest Post by BR Kingsolver on the inspiration for her Unusual Creature, the Succubus
