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Jennifer posted a review at 2009-11-14 12:30:22.
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Amazingly enough, I enjoyed MISTRAL'S KISS. After the farce that has become the Anita Blake series, I was worried that the Meredith Gentry series would inevitably take the same downhill dive. Thankfully, that wasn't the case.This book is enjoyable, and does actually contain a plot. There are some negatives, of course, the first of which is the length of the book itself--or, more accurately, the lack of length. At only 212 pages, this story is 100+ pages shorter than the other books in the series. It would have made much more sense to make MINSTRAL'S KISS another 10 chapters or so in the previous book, A STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, rather than a stand-alone book. Also, the book only covers a few hours, from midnight until dawn following the assassination attempt on Merry's life that came about in A STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. I had noticed with the Anita Blake series that the time frames for each book were becoming shorter each time, and such now seems to be the case with this series, as well. The sex doesn't bother me in this series, either, since the entire "background" of the main plot line is that Merry must become pregnant before her cousin Cel impregnates someone to take the throne. Although the first 70+ pages of MISTRAL'S KISS are a sex scene, with yet again multiple partners, it does actually make sense to the story. My biggest complaint about the book, by far, is the fact that there is a major, major, MAJOR development at the end of the book that is only given a passing explanation. In less than two paragraphs, a huge event takes place, and yet Ms. Hamilton only devotes a few words to it--almost as an afterthought. Logically speaking, this should imply that the next book in the series will expound on that event, but if you've been following either of the author's series lately, you'd know by now that Ms. Hamilton doesn't always seem to write logically. Overall, I did enjoy the story, much more so than the last Anita Blake novel. It won't take you long to read this (it took me less than two hours), and you won't see a whole lot of progression, but the editing is tighter with this book, and you'll definitely appreciate a dose of the faery world. 
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A reader posted a review at 2009-03-27 08:57:50.
(Language: English)
Sizzling adventure firmly seats Laurell K in my hall of awesomeness :D
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A reader posted a review at 2009-03-06 21:51:50.
(Language: English)
Have loved all the other books in this series, but this one was a disappointment. It was short, too sort and just seemed too brief-a few sex scenes and not much more. Not really much of a story line, but I did enjoy the last bit of the book, learning more about the sluagh and their interaction with Meredith's realm of faerie.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-07-28 11:15:05.
(Language: English)
a very powerful book, i never put it down!!! mistral is a great new character!!! Amazing book!!!
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A reader posted a review at 2008-05-17 20:11:36.
(Language: English)
like i said before. a sucker for her books. and i guess i have a thing for the Fae as much as i do for the vampires.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-04-15 17:43:02.
(Language: English)
Dull.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-04-13 17:01:38.
(Language: English)
Merry finds herself struggling to control the overflowing magic that gets unleashedafter many years in the court... While her aunt struggles between the heir she wants and her authority slipping through her fingers.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-04-06 13:20:04.
(Language: English)
Yet another top book from Laurell
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Susan posted a review at 2008-03-25 00:03:43.
(Language: English)
Time continues to move at glacial speed in Laurell K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series. Mistral's Kiss occupies such a brief time that I felt dissatisfied at the end. I mean, Merry only has sex twice...or is that three times? Luckily the latest installment is just around the corner. The Merry Gentry series is one that you should begin from the beginning with A Kiss of Shadows. You will be frustrated and confused if you don't. In Mistral's Kiss, Merry has an opportunity to consummate the powerful attraction she and Queen's guard Mistral experienced in A Kiss of Shadows. Merry's sidhe powers continue to grow through expressing her sexual energy, and it's even hinted that she may be becoming less mortal (if this isn't like being "a little pregnant"). Speaking of being pregnant, this is Mission #1 for Merry, and since this need drives most of the plot tension, it's not a spoiler that doesn't seem to become pregnant in this book either. Although it's not clear if Faerie relies on home pregnancy tests or something more mystical for early detection. In Mistral's Kiss we get more understanding of the court of the Sluagh and its powers. Sholto, King of the Sluagh makes another appearance and gets a chance to collect on Merry's commitment to him. Merry's fans will enjoy this book but will find it unsatisfying. Perhaps Ms. Hamilton is stretched thin between two active series. I look forward to A Lick of Frost and hope for more!
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Arianna posted a review at 2008-02-24 12:58:02.
(Language: English)
I loved this book, it was so amazing and addicting I simply couldn't put it down until I was done. Laurell K. Hamilton is an amazing author who knows how to write a story that will have you completely absorbed by the second page. Omg! I love the series and this new book, well it's not so new anymore, but still. And i can't find he next one, I bought and I lost it when I got home :(
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