Succubus Blues: 1 (Georgina Kincaid)

After the finale of Vampire Academy I went in search of a new series. I wasn't keen on reading more Richelle Mead, thinking I should seek out new authors and expand my horizons. Embarking on new series I have since found several authors I love from fantasy to crime, however I thought to myself "Why not try another of Mead's series?" I am so glad I did.

This book is about Georgina, a succubus, who although a demon, has a conscious. She wishes to be normal (don't we all!) but instead has to settle for pretending to be normal, setting up a normal life, trying to live by both the rules of the dark side that has a grip on her life, and that of the mundane work/friends existence which is a little bit of a cover.

Her favourite author comes to town and her world is blown apart. At the same time, someone is trying to kill the leader of their demonic little pack, who are all nice demons. Who said they had to be nasty? Without giving away the plot and ruining it for you, this book has fantastic characters, goes at a fast pace, is saucy at the appropriate (or inappropriate!) times, and like life, nothing ever goes right for Georgina.

I'm not a succubus, to my knowledge, but this book was brilliant and I recommend it highly. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

I was a little worried when I first started reading this book. A book's being about a succubus, in my understanding, is an excuse for the author to drag the reader through never-ending and wildly inventive sex scenes. I was prepared to stop reading at any moment, and mark forever the Georgina Kincaid books off my lists of "Might want to read". Instead I was surprised, gratified, and hooked. Surprised because I genuinely came to care for Georgina and her myriad issues. Gratified that, while the sex scenes were present, they were much fewer in number, and completely skippable without impacting the plot line. And hooked, because I then proceeded to devour the whole series.

Georgina might have been an employee of Hell, but her spirit, soul and desires only ever made her an "in name only" employee. She made a bad choice a long, long time ago, and is now paying the never-ending consequences of that choice.

The cast of characters surrounding her were a delight to get to know (with the possible exception of Warren, her somewhat sleazy boss at what must be Seattle's most charming bookstore). And in Seth Mortenson, Georgina has a most well-suited romantic interest. I admit that if my girlfriend told me that she had to sleep around to stay alive, and then told me she wouldn't kiss me longer than a few seconds, I'd have a rather difficult time wanting the relationship to continue. But Seth is really the perfect match for her, and I can understand being willing to put up with some "minor" things just to be able to spend time with the girl I love.

Enjoyable, page-turning read. I recommend it, especially to fans of Patty Brigg's Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, with the above-mentioned caveat about the sex scenes, and another caveat about the coarse language. While the prose isn't soaked in it, there are enough example of foul language that I'd be tempted to buy the Kindle version, and do a search-and-replace to make the language less intrusive.

Normally the title alone wouldn't draw me in, but I saw how good her writing was in Vampire Academy, and I was hungry for more.

This book was wonderful as well, for similar reasons but with a whole different story and set of characters. Georgina is an unusual narrator in the supernatural genre--she has to rely on her intelligence to survive, rather than what meager special powers she has. As a succubus she can seduce and charm, but it does no good to other immortals and hardly saves her from being attacked on occasion.

But she's also a witty yet very vulnerable, human-esque character. The emotions she tears through were very real to me. She's easy to relate to; something I find important in a novel.

And the twist on a succubus who hates her job and uses as little transforming and such as possible was also good. The hierarchy of grouped lesser immortals and immortals was nicely played upon, as well as the distinction that, while Georgina may act and even feel human, she is not--and she's reminded of this every time she starts to fall for a man in her centuries of living.

I was a little surprised to find myself liking Seth, but unlike most timid men in novels, he had an inner strength that poured out and drew me in to him.

As for the action, no, there is not much, but the characters are so rich and real that I found myself enamored through the last page. I wish we could have seen the final battle, but what we actually did see was a deep insight that needed to take place, and I have no complaints about that.

Mead, you may just become my new infatuation.

I honestly don't know why I picked up this book. The blurb on the store made it sound like Laurell Hamilton's Princess Meredith if she had taken a left and gone down cutesy chick-lit lane.

I had resigned myself to a too, too precious wanna be witty read complete with me rolling my eyes and wondering "was I really that bored?"

But imagine my surprise when the book turned out to be pretty good and not quite the archly-witty piece of fluff the blurb makes it out to be. Georgina is a succubus with a heart of gold. She doesn't have sex with good guys, only losers whose souls deserve to be chipped off in bits and pieces and consigned to hell.

She works in a bookstore, loves strong coffee, hangs out with her other demon, vampire and imp friends and makes herself put up with her Demon boss.

Things are going along fairly well until one of her arch-nemeses is found murdered and she's the main suspect. Things start to get hairier as other immortals turn up dead and Georgina starts receiving taunting notes.

In the meantime, she's crushing on a very cute author (who writes his books at the store she works in) and staving off the advances of a handsome patron who helped her out of a bind.

The book has a lot more heft to it that one would think from the cover, the title and the blurb.

I am ecstatic that I gave in and checked this book out at the library. This was an absolutely amazing read and is one of my new favorite series. I will definitely be binge reading the rest of the books now. Don't let the cover fool you, it may look like a cheesy, outdated read but it is so not! My favorite thing about this book? Surprisingly it is not dripping in smut. I expected a sex scene in at least every chapter, but there were actually very few. I loved how there were flashbacks to Georgina's past so that we got to know her better and I loved how we get introduced to so many other paranormals as well. I highly recommend this to all those who love paranormal, especially those looking to go from YA to adult.

Georgina Kincaid works in a Seattle bookstore. She's got great shoes and no social life. She's also a succubus - a beautiful shape-shifter who gives pleasure to mortal men --- at a price, and not one measured in mere dollars.

Since she steals life force from the men she interacts with on a carnal level she doesn't date or have meaningful relationships. Then two things happen. The sexy Roman appears on the scene and her favorite author Seth moves to town.

When someone starts killing immortals she finds herself sucked into the mystery despite warning from her boss the arch-demon. In the mean time the immortal killer has a fixation on Georgina...

I love books about supernatural creatures that are unusual, or an unusual take on a familiar one. I haven't run across many succubae, let alone one that doesn't enjoy being one. However I did have one heck of a time finding it. I looked for it in three chain bookstores and ended up ordering it online.

I also love books that draw on myth and folklore and this one had enough references to stratify my inner nerd. My fave - the Thetis/Peleus reference in the inscription Seth writes to Georgina in her copy of his latest novel.

This supernatural romp though Seattle is a fun read, building a whole new mythos and world of demons, angels, imps, succubae and other immortals. It's fresh, different and funny. Georgina is likeable with faults, fears, and regrets just like any woman trying to find her place in the world. Being a shape-shifter with eternal youth, beauty, and all the sex you could want is apparently not suited to everyone.

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I was really looking forward to reading this book. The Vampire Academy series is one of my favorite new series and I was hoping that Mead's first adult series would be just as engaging. I didn't find this series opener as engaging as Vampire Academy was and I thought the characterization was a bit weak. The world that Mead created is interesting though and the main character has to deal with interesting moral issues.

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus. Unfortunately she is a somewhat unwilling succubus; instead of corrupting good souls she tends to feed off of the bottom-dwellers of society, much to the disdain of her demon boss. Georgina likes to live as a human and holds a job at a book store. When immortals in the community start dying after they argue with Georgina, the demon and angel community wants to know how she is involved.

I wanted to love this book, but I really only found it somewhat engaging. Georginia has been alive for centuries yet she still seems to struggle with some basic interaction with humans; which I found a bit unbelievable. She is also an indecisive and weak character. She spent a lot of the book getting distracted and making decisions and then unmaking them. She also spent the majority of the book whining about her succubus nature and then giving into it and then whining that she gave into it. All in all I thought the main character left a lot to be desired. Georgina's bright spot was her sharp wit; which after reading Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1), still wasn't nearly as sharp as Kate Daniel's.

The above being said, some of the side characters were worth meeting. Gerogina's demon boss was interesting and his angelic friend Carter also promises to be an engaging character. The book writer Seth has many dimensions to his character that are just starting to be explored. The world itself is also interesting; Mead's angle on demon/angel politics was engaging and I am interested in learning more.

All in all I was expecting more of an paranormal action book and what I got was a paranormal romance novel. The actions scenes are all but non-existent; in fact Georgina spends some of what could be the most intense action scenes oblivious to the world. There are sections where the book drags quite a bit and not a whole lot happens. Overall though the book was engaging and interesting to read. In fact I have to say that the last three or four chapters in this book really redeemed it and made me decide to read the next book.

I am trying to keep in mind that this was kind of the intro book to the series, so overall I think it was okay. I am interested in what the second book will bring, but still on the fence as to whether or not I will continue reading after that. I really like my paranormal books heavier on the action, than on the romantic side. This book was definitely more of a romance. It has potential to be more of an action type.

I really enjoyed Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1) series more than this one so far. I also enjoyed Mead's Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, Book 1) a lot more. Hopefully the next book will be better.

Goergina is gorgeous, she has a job she actually likes and guys are always all over her. This sounds like it should be the perfect life but it's not. She's troubled by what she is a succubus, which most people know are there to seduce men.Georgina however has plenty of morals, which makes her a very unique succubus. Since being a succubus has effects on mortal men she tries to stay away from the good ones. This makes her life much more difficult than it should be and requires a lot of self control.

This is the first book in the Georgina Kancaid series. There are a attacks on the immortals, which are not supposed to be able to die. Georgina puts on her detective hat and tries to figure out who is behind it all. This naturally puts her life in danger and she's constantly being told not to poke around. She's also trying to stay away from all the men that keep falling for her because they are men with morals. Mead takes us through Georgina's history and how she came to this path all while balancing the current events very well to insert those flashbacks.

I thought the events in the book flowed well and didn't seem to leave anything unanswered by the end. Georgina uses the clues to try and figure out who's at work and I was kept me guessing the entire time. I enjoyed that it wasn't so easy to figure out the plot line because it seems to be a big thing with books nowadays. The book was packed with emotional struggle that made me feel bad for the succubus.

The one thing I will criticize is the lack of action. It doesn't really take much out of the book but would have added to it had it been in there. There aren't that many action scenes when the book's main plot line deals with a killer on the lose. Mead tried I will give her that but it fell short in my opinion and needed to be expanded a little. Regardless the book was good.

Georgina to me was very likable, she's Stubborn , smart, loyal, strong willed. She does have her weaknesses don't get me wrong but they make her seem a little more human (Ironic). It was interesting how this book made me like characters that are deemed "evil" by all counts. Mead does a great job with her characters and developing them that it was hard to dislike any just for being on the "wrong side". The book of course deals with a succubus so naturally there are some very explicit scenes pertaining to her "special talents".

This turned out to be a great series! I didn't expect to like it so much, since I didn't like The Vampire Academy or the Black Swan series very much. I loved the characters in this series and wish this was the series Mead decided to follow up with rather than Bloodlines. I would love more Carter, Jerome and Hugh. What about Yasmin, Vincent and Roman!! Peter and Cody are so much better as Vamps than the cast of Academy and Bloodline! I'd love to follow Seth's brother's family as they grow up and see how the "littlest physic" turns out! If Ms Mead reads these reviews....follow up books please! So much more can happen with this great cast!

I enoyed this first book in the Georgina Kincaid series. Georgina is a Succubus living in Seattle. Her day job is an assistant manager in a local bookstore. She has the opportunity to meet her favorite author, Seth Mortensen, and slowly befriends him. Tragedy strikes the local immortal community and Georgina starts to investigate. Through her doings we get to meet great characters both mortal and immortal. I liked the supporting characters even though we don't get to know them all very well. There is a high demon (her boss), a high powered angel, a few vampires that she hangs out with, a mortal understands a lot about the immortal and a bunch of mortals that all blend together very nicely. This book had a few parts where I laughed outloud and I was honestly realy anxious to find out the ending. This is a series that I can't wait to finish.

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I'd like to preface this whole review with the fact that this is pretty much the first "Paranormal Romance" I've ever liked besides Sunshine. I found a review of this book on a reader review blog, and I thought to myself that it sounded acceptable.

When I got to the store, I read the back of the book and I decided not to buy it because it sounded incredibly cheesy. Additionally, I had recently been burned by several horribly paranormal romances. When I got back online, I gave the excerpt a chance and I was surprised to find that it was much better than I expected, so I made an impulse purchase.

I'm so terribly happy that I did because Richelle Mead has gone onto my automatic buy list. I loved this novel a surprising amount. I noted a few problems with it, which I'll discuss later in this review, but for a first published novel, it was exceptional.

Please do not let the incredibly dim-witted back copy confuse you. While this story does have humor, it's not as wacky as they make it out to be. Instead it's a slight mystery mixed in with an interesting description of the story of a succubus and her fight to find a place in the 'real' world when she doesn't care to be a succubus, but she still enjoys the beneficial powers of being one. Part of the mystery's answer is fairly obvious, but it's an enjoyable journey to finding that answer.

The great part is that the guys she describes as attractive are attractive to me as a reader due to their personality, rather than just being good looking brutish men. Also, the main character is both compelling and realistic. Rather than sassing powerful characters even when it would be stupid, she occasionally backs down. I found her struggles alternatively interesting and sad. Her reason for turning into a succubus was very well thought out.

Problems? Humorously, at one point in the story, the main character announces she can't be friends with males. This must lead to harsh problems for her since she doesn't seem to have any female friends either. In fact, she's completely surrounded by ALL males. There are no other females in the character with more than like two lines who do not get removed.

Additionally, the sex was almost shockingly out of place in the book. I was, in fact, annoyed when it was described in detail because the rest of the book wasn't erotic or romantic, so much as just a good read. I know she's a succubus and it's to be expected, but it just didn't fit smoothly into the rest of the book.

However, even saying that, this book was still a five star read. If nothing else, I'll check future books in the series to keep up on Carter. Good job on making an angel an interesting character, author!

This book immediately pulled me in. Georgina is a succubus (obviously) who works for Hell, and the story starts with her going to a job dressed in a way which embarrasses her as a favor to her friend (an imp who also works for hell). I have to say, through the first chapter of the book I laughed out loud a few times. It's nice to have a book that you enjoy from the get-go, rather than having to sludge through chapters of description before the action starts.

Georgina longs for a real love, and has to bypass it due to sucking the life force from any male she gets physical with. While she's dealing with this, the locals find they are faced with a unique kind of foe who has the ability to kill immortals. While Georgina tries to deny the affections of Roman (a guy she would love to be interested in who's trying to talk her out of her "no dating policy") she is also trying to figure out what it is that is killing off her colleagues. We are also given her history, the story of her mortal life and how it is she became a succubus in the first place.

I absolutely loved the supporting characters in the book. I won't go through them all, but probably my favorite was Carter the local angel. Instead of your usual stereotype angel, he is described as rather grungy. He's always got the dirty hair, ripped jeans, and faded t-shirt, and more surprisingly, he is always hanging out with her fellow minions from hell. Seth Mortenson, also one of my favorites, is Georgina's favorite author whom she hilariously meets in the beginning of the book. He is the shy type who is bad with conversation, and while they never seem to be able to hold any long winded discussions, he always sends eloquent and well thought out emails that have her second guessing her feelings about him.

I loved this book and the way it was written. Georgina definitely had sadness in her life dealing with feeling that she is unable to have a relationship with a man, but it is written in a light way and doesn't dwell in depression. The characters are funny and quick witted, and had me laughing all the way through. My only complaint was I figured out the culprit before the end of the story, but honestly I had so much fun reading it I didn't even care. I went on to read the rest of the series as well, which just gets better as it goes along. I would definitely recommend this series!

Sounds like a typical paranormal fantasy book, but it's not. Having the main character be a succubus is unique, but since she rarely uses her powers, it's not much of a big deal. The fun comes in with the two male romantic interests for Georgina: Roman and Seth. I loved reading about how awkward Seth was and how Roman and Georgina hit it off, but she had to keep pushing him away. The mystery was entertaining, I couldn't have solved it myself, but the main character understood it pretty quickly. There was still a surprise and a twist or two, which made the mystery really well thought out. I enjoyed every character in this book, and couldn't stop reading. I loved reading about Georgina's past, when she first became a succubus, it added a level of humanity to a creature which isn't supposed to be pleasant and friendly. The characters weren't too sarcastic or tough, everything fit wonderfully. I'm very happy with this book, and can't wait to read the next one!

I'm another reader who read the Vampire Academy series before finding these Georgina Kincaid books. Just to start out on a sour note, I have to say that if any title could be worse than "Vampire Academy," it would be the "Succubus Blues" series. Both titles are just awful. But if you thought the titles were bad, the cover art, especially in this series, will just make you cringe.

Starting off, I really thought the premise of this first novel seemed solid. I thought it was interesting that a demon, albeit a minor one like a succubus, could feel jaded and tired of evil and have these stirrings of a noble soul, even though she apparently doesn't have one anymore. I'm always a sucker for redemption tales and I thought I'd like to see how Richelle Mead played her premise out.

I don't think that this was a bad novel. Georgina is an engaging protagonist and I liked the other characters too, even though no one was developed adequately. That's a problem you run into with series novels. But my main problem is that the plot - someone or something killing immortals -- took so long to get moving, I could practically feel *myself* aging. In the meantime, tons of peripheral characters were introduced and the back story was sketched out and it took a while for it all to come together, but it finally did.

In the meantime, there was a really crude and unappealing sex scene. Richelle Mead does not have a deft hand when writing about passion; I wish she understood that in women's fiction, what is implied is so much sexier than what is just baldly spelled right out. It seemed really gratuitous, even for a succubus who lives off the life force of the men she has sex with.

I'll read another in this series to see if things get better. I really did like Georgina.

I've been avoiding this book for a while. the store kept suggesting it based on other books I loved, and I kept rejecting it because the cover and book description didn't seem like my cup of tea. How can you get involved in the love life of a succubus? Arn't they basically the prostitutes of the paranormal world? Ick.

I was wrong.

I don't know how she did it, but Richelle Mead made me believe her world and like her heroine. Georgina is a succubus, but she was once human and traded her mortality to "fix" a terrible wrong. Now she's stuck for eternity doing something she hates and trying to pretend she's human again. I loved Georgina's witty and likeable personality, and the supporting characters in this series are great (vampires, angels, demons, cute human authors who write amazing books, hot college professors who can salsa, and a crazy lady who owns a cheesy new-age shop and has it in for Georgina). I really enjoyed that it wasn't a rip-roaring action-packed murder mystery from start to finish. It is romance, but the kind that gives you butterflies, not heart palpitations. And that was a welcome change.

I didn't always like what Georgina did, sometimes it made me cringe, but a good writer can carry you along with the heroine and let you understand her, even when you don't like what she's doing. She is a succubus after all.

After reading this book I'm now really sorry that I didn't give it a chance sooner, but I'm thrilled that there are more books in the series to jump right into. I can't wait to get into book 2 and find out what's next for Georgina, Seth, Carter, and the rest. This is one of those books that made me say "WOW, that was really good" when I turned the last page. So if you've been putting it off because the premise seemed unappealing, I encourage you to give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised like I was.

****UPDATE*** I'm editing this review to include the fact that I gave up on this series in book three. My original rating was four stars, but because I didn't continue the series I downgraded to three stars. I really like Richelle Meade, but unfortunately her books thrive on relationship triangles, and the stress of it eventually became too much for me. I gave up on the Storm Born series after two books too, for the same reason. If relationship drama doesn't bother you, you will love this series.

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus who doesn't want to be a succubus. Sure, it might sound like living the dream to be able to shapeshift all your clothes (no need to worry about a budget), to change the way you look at will (think how easy it would be to try new hairstyles), and to have sex as your full-time job. But Georgina is getting sick of draining the life energy of men for her own existence. It's gotten to the point where she doesn't even date good guys anymore because depleting them makes her feel guilty. So Georgina is on an "all losers, all the time" plan when two things happen. One: she meets two incredible men who both make her want to forget her vow to stay with men who lack moral character, and two: something starts killing off the immortals in Georgina's neighborhood and she feels like she might be next.

Succubus Blues was my sort of paranormal romance: comedic, fast-paced, and entertaining. There wasn't a moment when I though this book was boring or that maybe I should move on to something else. In fact, I was engaged the entire time and often stayed up late just to read one more chapter. Georgina Kincaid is a heroine you can fall in love with because while she's strong, independent, and beautiful, she's also got flaws, insecurities, and unfulfilled desires. She's a well-written and completely thought out character who you can admire from all sides because she isn't perfect. Likewise, the paranormal world-building in this book is spot-on and you can tell that Mead put some thought and effort into her research before writing this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Succubus Blues and look forward to checking out the next book in the series.

If you are bored of the vampire academy, or of vampires in general.. This book is a really great diversion! It is smart and surprising and full of suspense.
The book is about a demon, a succubus who lives of the life force of men. Through sex. Her name is Georgina Kincaid. She works in a bookstore, falls in love with her favourite author but, can't touch him.
It is an exciting story, with good versus evil or in this case evil against more evil, helped by the good. It has all the characters, imps, vampires, angels, arch demons and more!

I loved the characters, and this new world full of evil and some good. I like the fact that it was written from the demon's prospective... Nicely done!! Awesome read

The Good: I flat out loved this book. Georgina is a succubus with a morality problem. She just doesn't want to suck the life out of nice guys, which leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to actually dating a guy. She works in a bookstore, hangs out with a group of guys (each with their own paranormal qualities) and otherwise leads a pretty lonely existence. She's also witty, a little messed up, immortal and extremely interesting to read. The book was completely perfect, with a mystery I never saw coming and a stellar cast of secondary characters. I absolutely cannot wait to continue the series.

The Bad: Not a thing.

Confession time: I'm a little leery of urban fantasy featuring sympathetic demons, thanks in no small part to my Catholic upbringing, but unlike all too many Catholics, I'm able to draw the line between theology and fiction and overcome these inhibitions... And I'm delighted that I did when I found this delightful book.

Everything about this book is a facet in a rare gem: snappy dialogue, great world-building (it's cool to see a succubus, a couple of kooky vampires, an imp, and an angel hanging out together like any other laid-back thirty-somethings), characters who are down-to-earth (even when they're preternatural beings). Georgina, the succubus of the title, is a subtly seductive being, the sort you'd love to have as a galpal, even if she *is* a sexy demon who feeds off the life-force of the men she seduces. But she's very real character and her problems -- her search to find the mysterious being that's killing and injuring other preternatural beings in her circle of friends, her budding relationship with a lovably geeky bestselling author whose books she adores -- are just as real. You'll catch yourself cheering and crying and laughing out loud at her successes and tragedies and her smart-mouthed wit. The sexual content is fairly PG-13, which is a welcome relief in a genre that can easily become bogged-down with over-sexed stuff (granted, the opening scene has our gal seducing a lonely nerd, but hey, it gives hope to all nerds out there, non?), and the romantic angle helps move the story along, never once getting in the way of the plot. All in all, a *GREAT* read, whether it's a beach read (Hey, you can't go wrong with a gal who always looks hot in a swimsuit) or if you're curled up at home on a rainy night.

If it was, that's were we'd all be going.

Now this title was a big chance on my part. I don't like to read books that are shelved in the romance section. Most of the time all it means is stupid plots, characters that would die five seconds in the real world, and sex is the main read (not even good sex). So plowing on in to this book, so I wouldn't kick myself for the purchase, I was surprised. Lying! More like I was running around in circles going "Praise the almighty Richelle Mead!!" I couldn't stop what I had just dived into. People would ask to see the back of the book; all I could say was, "Read around my fingers!" It was too good to put down, like some kind of sin . . . and boy that's what this read is! And sin has never felt THIS good!

The character was perfect; I could believe she'd lived a long life. (I even felt that though the character had lived along life, she still had some areas to grow up in. Which worked out really good.) All of her friends and other characters were good. I didn't even mind the many sex scenes dotting along the tale. Though considering what she is, does, it makes sense and gives the character more depth. (And the said scenes are well written!) The romance story is so real, I'm left thinking about it long after this tale is told.

**** The plot is well written, and everything screams, "This could happen." Because the story is that good. I love the concept between heaven and hell. This novel brings up real issues, and makes good points. Moral points. So check this series out. Even if your not into romance this has something for you!

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus (a female demon that seduces men and lives off the life force they release during sex), albeit a reluctant one. She was human once, hundreds of years ago, but she made a big mistake and paid for it with her life. Now hundreds of years later she longs for the life she could have had; love, a family and intimacy without the fear of killing her partner. All and all, she's done well for herself though. She's in good standing with the demon bureaucracy that she work. Georgina Kincaid is a succubus (a female demon that seduces men and lives off the life force they release during sex), albeit a reluctant one. She was human once, hundreds of years ago, but she made a big mistake and paid for it with her life. Now hundreds of years later she longs for the life she could have had; love, a family and intimacy without the fear of killing her partner. All and all, she's done well for herself though. She's in good standing with the demon bureaucracy that she works for, has a trio of best friends made up of two vampires and an imp, a steady job at a book store with all the White Mochas a girl can drink, and stacks of her favorite Seth Mortensen novels.

One day, during an incredibly awkward and laugh out loud funny moment, she meets her favorite author only to discover that he's not the clever and witty guy that he is via print. He is unsure and introverted yet incredibly sweet. While at the bookstore, she also meets Roman who is the polar opposite of Seth. Roman is tall, dark, handsome and a complete charmer. Georgina soon finds herself being drawn to both men but for entirely different reasons, all understandable.

Meanwhile, some of Georgina's "frienemies" have mysteriously died and one of her real friends is attacked by an unseen force. Georgina is suspected of having murdered the first two victims since she had recently argued with them. However, she is quickly exonerated when other clues as to the real killer's identity start appearing.

For someone who tried to live her life as simply as possible, life has become quite treacherous. She is now trying to investigate two murders (even though she was told to stay out of it) and discover a killer who has made his intentions all too clear all while balancing a rather precarious love life. She can only be with one guy and one of them is not who she thinks he is.

I loved everything about Georgina's character. She was independent, assertive, sarcastic, and spunky. Seth is a guy you cannot help but love with his aloof, sweet and quiet ways. And Roman, although very charismatic indeed was the only character that you sense is a bit "off" but it plays into the story in some surprising ways. While this is not a romance novel, there are some fun love scenes and really tender moments between Georgina and her two "boyfriends" (although not all at the same time).

As a fan of Richelle Mead's young adult series, Vampire Academy, I was very excited to read her adult novels. Richelle impressed me yet again with her ability to craft an engaging story filled with interesting and unique characters and outright funny dialogue. I will most definitely be reading the rest of this series!

*Received, read and reviewed for "The Season for Romance".

Confession time. I was almost to the midway mark in the book and was wary of yet another UF love triangle looming so...I cheated. I skimmed some reviews for the final book until I found a few that told me what I desperately needed to know if there was going to be any chance of me continuing with the series: Who is the last man standing? Once I knew that, I was able to sit back and enjoy the story without the frustration and teeth gnashing that generally comes from having my emotions yanked all over the place.

Soooo, that settled, I enjoyed this story of a succubus, Georgina, who doesn't necessarily enjoy being a succubus anymore. I liked her sense of humor, her banter, her friends, hell even her job (bookstore!!). That doesn't mean that I liked everything Georgina did, because I didn't. For instance, the constant mixed signals she gives off to the men who like her gave me a serious case of grumpy face. Even so, she's mostly trying to do her best in the life she's got while also trying to steer clear of whoever or whatever is killing off people she knows. I wasn't all that clear on the whole "good" and "evil" aspects of the story since most of "Team Evil" seemed like pretty good people to me but it was a fun story populated with some humorous and interesting characters. My early favorites are Carter and Jerome (but especially Carter). And knowing that the author can't blindside me at the end in the HEA department leaves me feeling much more relaxed about continuing with the series.

I came into this series from the Storm Born one. I love that series so much, I thought this one might be just as good. Alas, it's off to a rocky start.

My main problem was that for a centuries old succubus, she doesn't seem to know much about how to handle men. Then again, the men in this book are anything but typical. Even the shy, introverted ones seem to have egos made of steel that can keep on taking her rejections, never lose respect for her and come back for more, time and time again. Her purported wit and charm did not come alive for me on the page. Instead, with a stretch of imagination, the only reason I could see for these men continuing to pursue her was simply because she's just so beautiful. Hence, I lost all respect for her and her suitors.

I also agree with other reviewers who said that the plot took a loooooong time to build. It was a good mystery but Georgina was a little slow to figure it out. It seemed like I was always two steps ahead of her and was impatiently skimming through painful dates, waiting for her to catch up (The bookshelf date was as painful to read as actually putting together a bookshelf myself).

But once the plot took off (in the last 100 pages), even though I had most of the answers figured out, it was still interesting and worth the read. The side characters, especially Jerome and Carter, were very interesting. I hope I'll see more of them in the next book. And Georgina's history was also told well. Plus, the way the villain toyed with her was chilling, in a good way.

All in all, I give it a "Meh". I'll read the next in the series and hope the sluggish start is over for good.

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus, living in Seattle, working by day in a bookstore whilst at the same time trying to squeeze in her otherworldly duties. However, there are more deadly things at play in Seattle as Georgina is about to discover.

Sometimes you read the first page of a book and you just know you're in for a wonderful read. Succubus Blues takes us into the life of the working demon and makes it real. It shows how the road to hell can be paved with good intentions, and illustrates how the concepts of good and evil are ambiguous.

As it's written in the first person we are immediately drawn into Georgina's world; which is so like our own. She has her friends (Hugh the imp, Cody her vampire dancing partner) and her enemies, and she has to please her boss - Jerome the archdemon.

Georgina is a witty and self-deprecating protagonist and as we get to know her through the course of the story we become aware of her sadness as well. She is a succubus with all that entails, and although there are romantic elements to this story, I would classify it as urban fantasy rather than romance. The life of the succubus is not glamorised, and although there are sexual situations, the sex scenes when they take place are not gratuitous. Indeed given the subject matter you may have expected more.

There is a lack of strong female secondary characters but given Georgina's nature perhaps this is not surprising. And the male characters more than make up for this - Seth, the shy, reserved writer, who Georgina not so secretly hero-worships; Hugh, Peter and Cody - her friends; and the surprising double act of Jerome (the local archdemon) and Carter (the angel) who, whenever they appear, steal the scene. You really feel you're gaining an insight into the lives of these `evil' immortals, and at the end of the story it's hard to say whether any of them are intrinsically evil or good - they are all just trying to do the best they can.

I originally read this a while ago but I finally decided to write a review because I love this book, I've even read it about 5-6 times. Richelle Mead combines all the elements I like in a story: danger, mystery, humor, sadness, and sexy men and women! I really liked learning about Georgina and how she became a succubus, it's definitely original and I think Ms. Mead did a great job of making the book both funny and serious. I bought the book because the title made me think it would be somewhat like Mary Janice Davidson's books (laugh-out-loud funny and never serious), but I was pleasantly suprised that "Succubus Blues" was much more than a joke about the life of a succubus and instead it is really about a woman who made a choice that changed her life forever. But now she is trying to find meaning and love (which is awfully hard to do when your boss, Hell, keeps checking up on you to make sure you're corrupting the innocent!). If you are a fan of Kelley Armstrong's books, you'll definitely like this one. Can't wait for the next one!

When I first started reading this I thought “Thank the good lord” because reviewers whom I follow and adore all rated it highly. Also, I’d been reading far too many YA-Contemporary/YA-PRs lately and this seemed like it would provide me with a much needed break. I thought it would clear my intellectual pallet of the sugar it’s been fed these past two weeks. Don’t get me wrong, sugar can be a good thing. Sometimes it’s just the pick me up I need. But too much of it can rot your teeth. And brain.

Unfortunately this book was less like a break for me and more like a trial. I can’t even tell you how proud I am that I didn’t rage-quit it because on several occasions I had to restrain myself from committing the ultimate act of literary blasphemy and burning it. I had so many problems with it that it took me twice as long to read as it should have because I kept pausing to scribble down angry notes before looking heavenward for patience and forcing myself to continue on.

The issues I have will probably sound like hate-spam and I apologize for that because I really don’t want to offend anyone but I feel like someone has to point these things out, so here goes…

The first question I asked myself was this: Does everyone hit on Georgina?

By the end of the book I had my answer: Jesus Rollerblading Christ, YES THEY DO.

The rest of this review is probably one big giant spoiler so...

*****SPOILER ALERT*****

There is almost zero world building here. Within the first chapters you learn that vampire hunters are in the media but do common citizens really know about them or the vampires they stalk? I have no frigging idea, Mead never elaborates. Which is a popular theme.

Georgina, the MC, is over a millennia old yet she seems completely clueless about the preternatural part of the world she’s inhabited for the past thousand or so years. Did someone just tell her she was immortal one sunny day and she took it at face value, assuming nothing could kill her? I don’t know, it’s never explained (surprise!). I’m sorry, but who in her shoes wouldn’t make darn sure they knew everything about their altered existence? If you didn’t, you’d be TSTL, which she is IMHO. But lo and behold she’s still alive, so what the heck do I know?

No really, how can you be 'close friends' with vampires and not know that they can’t kill each other? Or that they can’t kill you? Oh, but don’t worry if you come across a really nasty vamp because you can just call up one of the “certain mortals” that are able to kill them. And not just with a stake to the heart but it seems any blunt object will do. But make sure you definitely send a “certain mortal” to do the job because unfortunately the same weapons wielded by anyone else are ineffective. Would you like to know why that is?

SO WOULD I!

Another question I have is how can someone live so long and still be so neurotic? You hate getting hit on all the time yet get angry when people don’t throw themselves at you, you constantly second guess yourself and everyone around you, you can’t make up your mind and you let a thousand year old DEAD relationship dictate almost every move you make. Don’t you think in all that time you’d come to terms with yourself? Isn’t a thousand years about 950 years longer than it should take to get over heartbreak and your own stupidity? More to come on this later.

The first time I almost quit this book was when I got to the random swing lesson Georgina holds in the bookstore she works at after hours. And no, this is not the wife/husband swapping kind you might expect from a 'morally corrupt' succubus but the DANCING kind. The entire staff and even one of her vampire friends attend it. Really? Not one person was like “No thanks, I’m cool”? Of course not! Who could say no to Georgina? She’s irresistible!

This was the note in my reading journal regarding this:
“WHATTHEHECKISGOINGON?! I feel like this book keeps getting hijacked by random filler scenes. Goodbye plot, goodbye world building, HELLO ZOOT SUITS!!!”

Here’s an example of the dialogue between ole Georgie and Roman, one of the love interestS (Anita? Is that you?), that took place during said dance lesson and will also serve to double as an example of why my eyes almost rolled out of my skull while reading this:

“Group date, huh?”
“For my safety. I’ve always found it best to keep a few dozen chaperones on hand.”
“You’ll need a few dozen more in that dress,” he warned in a low voice, those eyes molesting me from head to toe.
I flushed, taking a few steps away from him. “You’ll have to wait your turn, like everyone else.”

...did she just call herself a ho? She must have because if this was supposed to be a dancing reference I missed it. Also, molesting? That’s the word you go with here? One with serious negative connotations? After you eye-humped him first, you bloody hypocrite?

To distract herself from this little tête-à-tête Georgie makes a sexual innuendo to the group gathered for the dance lesson about Doug not being able to last longer than five minutes during sex. You see, its okay for her to insinuate but darn it, nobody else can! This is because there aren’t enough double standards in this book already.

Oh, and just in case you find yourself wondering who Doug is, don’t worry, you don’t really need to know him, just that he—like many of the male characters in this book—was created for the sole purpose of constantly hitting on/ogling Georgina to constantly remind you of how irresistible she is. And really, you need that reminder, because otherwise you’ll realize that there is NOTHING sexy or redeeming about her character, spike your book on the ground with a muttered “Screw this” and walk away to find solace in ice cream or vodka (or if you’re me, the two blended together with ice and a few other ingredients – yum!).

The single redeeming character in this book for me was Seth, another love interest. I liked him. He seemed to be the only male in the universe with some immunity to Georgina’s “charms”, at least in the beginning. I liked his social awkwardity (yes that’s a real word…or at least it should be. Say it out loud a few times and tell me you don’t agree). Unlike other reviewers I didn’t mind that he was a beta male and I liked that he only seemed able to express his feelings through writing. But on second thought maybe that was just the case with Georgina because her interactions with him sent so many mixed signals that he didn’t know how to talk to her in person. First you want to flirt with him, then you slam on the brakes and play ice-queen, then want to start talking again and get irritated when he doesn’t immediately fall all over you but then when he finally asks you out you shut him down again and are then disappointed when your refusal doesn’t seem to ruin his life. Oh, and then you cave and go out with him. This would be another example of the neurosis I spoke of earlier.

At this point I began to demand that she make up her frigging mind. She refused to do so and instead enthusiastically donned a tiara and a sash reading ‘Queen of Mixed Signals’.

Let’s continue along this theme. Warren, yet another love—sex—interest (Anita? It really IS you!) wants to sleep with her. Because she’s so irresistible remember?! She tells him no. He ignores her. They get steamy.

Now back to Roman. She grudgingly goes out with him. At the end of the date(s) they have this conversation:

Roman: “Go out with me again.”
Georgie-Porgie: “No.”
Roman: “We had a great time tonight and we get along really well.”
Georgie-Porgie: “No.”
Roman: “But I’m so charming and you’re really lonely.”
Georgie-Porgie: “Okay fine but only if you promise that we can have this same inane conversation next time too.”
Roman: "Oh Georgina, you know I could never say no to you. You’re just so irresistible"

Not only can she not make up her mind, she doesn’t know when to shut up. She threatens people when she has zero fighting experience and allegedly abhors violence. I don’t mind some barking if you have the bite to back it up. She doesn’t. Like a Chihuahua she’s weak, prone to cowering when really threatened, has a propensity for yapping, at best is capable of non-life threatening nail scratches and small puncture wounds, tires herself out quickly and could easily be vanquished with a well placed punt.

I’m not really sure what to say about the preternaturally themed plot line other than it was weak, was dragged out in small snippets throughout the book and ended quickly. I kept forgetting there was even a murder-mystery because I was constantly distracted by all the other BS that took up the MAJORITY of this book. I think if you cut out Georgie-Porgie’s social life this would be thirty pages. Tops. This isn’t the only book I’ve read that fills space with personal drama but for some reason this time around it irritated the crap out of me.

Speaking of her social life, for a book about a succubus this really lacked the sexiness I was expecting. Yes there was some sex but I thought it was pretty uneventful. There was no build up, no slow ratcheting up of sexual tension. Maybe that’s why I’m so disappointed with it. I have literary blue balls.

Nope. I’m disappointed for more reasons than that. And offended. I almost quit for the second time after this brilliant revelation:

“In that moment, I suddenly understood the power women had over men. It was surprising and exhilarating. Never mind issues of property and politics; it was in the bedroom women ruled. With flesh and sheets and sweat.”

Welp, I guess I should just quit my job now, since the only real power I’ll ever have will come from between my legs. Vagina for the win! What a great message.

After that I started skimming, which is probably a good thing because otherwise this review would likely be a few thousand more lines of ranting.

In short I won’t be reading the next book, nor would I recommend this to anyone. Ever.

All the esteemed authors' endorsements on the cover are not just for show...this book is AMAZING! Richelle Mead is one helluva storyteller. Where to begin- ah, the characters. Lovable, funny, deeply flawed, immortal, and interesting. The romance between Georgina and her paramours is hot and yet riddled with complications due to her tricky job description. The plot is twisty turny and quite satisfying. It is rather rare to see an author touch on the Christian Bible in urban fantasy/paranormal romance genre, but Ms. Mead taps into a wide frame of reference with the deft touch similar to how Rachel Caine taps into weather. After reading it, I thought to myself - why hasn't anyone thought of that before? Never pornographic or ridiculous, the story's power relies us on caring about this small group of immortals and the people they love.

This was a good read but although I startd out rooting for the under-dog I ended up wishing the heroine would end up with the bad guy. This book has the feel of a contemporary YA novel although it is definitely not YA. Perhaps it is because of all the YA preternaturals hanging out together. The Succubus whines quite a bit about what a noble demon she is since she only sucks the life force out of scum bags. EW! But she does have her noble reasons. There is some action and not as much sex as the title might imply but there are some very sexy scenes. The characters are intriguing enough for me to want to continue on with the series.

I found out about Richelle Mead when YA Vampire Academy books were recommended to me by those disappointed by the conclusion of Twilight series - Breaking Dawn. I loved VA and therefore decided to give this adult series a try. I wasn't disappointed. Adventures of Georgina Kincaid, a succubus who "sucks" life energy out of men during sex are quite engaging. The fantasy world of angels, demons, vampires, etc. is interesting and imaginative. A bit of romance and steamy sex is thrown into the mix. All of this makes a great entertaining book. I will definitely read the rest of the books in the series.

P.S. It reminded me a lot of Sookie Stackhouse series that I love. Enjoy!

P.P.S. I just read book 4 in the series. Looking back, I probably wouldn't recommend to read these books until all installment are out, simply because pretty much every book ends with a heartbreaking cliffhanger

One of the more interesting aspects of this book was the way that the author, Richelle Mead, makes employees of hell: a succubus and her buddies, an imp and a vampire, into the good guys. Mead somehow manages to make Georgina likeable, even though the first time we meet her she's helping to steal the soul of some poor hapless 30+ year old virgin who's still living in mom's basement. Further blurring the line between good and bad, Mead inspires such sympathy for the "villian",, who on the brink of chosing to be redeemed by love, ends up only with more loss and betrayal.
I really enjoyed reading Succubus Blues, it was smart and entertaining and amazingly for a book in this genre, I found myself really thinking about it afterwards. I am looking forward to seeing what Richelle Mead does as an encore.

Even when people whose opinions I respected told me I'd like "Succubus Blues", I couldn't quite get past the title. Then, I had a few minutes to spare at my local bookstore while my husband perused the computer books and I picked the book up.

I was laughing in the first chapter and of course Georgina went home with me. Georgina Kinkaid, the protagonist, is a succubus and has been since ancient Greece. She's surprisingly decent for someone who drinks the life essence of her lovers to stay alive.

For starters, Georgina doesn't pick men who she considers nice. She buys her own flowers and chocolates and wishes sometimes for a child and someone to love.

Okay, and she works at a bookstore--not the first occupation I'd thought she'd have. When her favorite author shows up at the Emerald, the Seattle based bookstore she works at, she's elated. She's so elated, she tells a customer at the store's coffee shop been a fan forever and reads only 5 pps of his books per day--because they come out so frequently. Little does she know that customer is the author himself.

Next, she tries to beg off of a 'date' with her boss and gets involved with handsome Roman, a teacher of linguistics.

Two good men at once and she won't allow herself either because being with them could substantially shorten their lives.

Then, someone starts killing the immortals in the area. First a vampire who Georgina had problems with--then, an angel, who no one thought could be killed.

This isn't precisely what I'd term an action-filled thriller, but Ms. Mead keeps reader interest by bonding her readers to a sympathetic character and embedding some pretty good hooks at the end of chapters.

If you're looking for hard erotica, "Succubus Blues" is probably not for you. There are two sex scenes and the rest is titillation.

The writing is good. Ms. Mead really does know how to create characters who come alive on the page. Her characterization of Seth, the shy author, seems so endearing and spot on and Georgina, who no longer plays by the devil's rules, is someone you can like despite her occupation.

Ms. Mead's 'voice' is good. She's got a lot of humor in her writing and can really depict interactions like you were there.

The writing is also economical. For the most part, Ms. Mead knows when to show and when to just simply tell and get on with the story. This skill helps the reader keep moving without long narrative passages that make you lose interest.

The bad is very little. I wish I had seen more of Seattle in the writing. We read about the U District and Queen Anne, but we really don't see it--setting is a critical part of any novel. I was able to fill in the blanks with my own images because I lived in Portland, OR and visited Seattle, but other readers could not and really should have a glimpse at the Emerald City.

Also, when I read there were killings, I actually expected a bit more action in the book. Yes, there were two pretty strong action sequences near the end, but for the most part, Georgina is on the periphery. If Ms. Mead plans to create more of a thriller this next time, she may want to have Georgina discover the body(ies) at the first of the book and be more into the gore.

This was an amazing book. I've come to expect alot from Richelle Mead after starting another of her series's. I picked this up with the same expectation from her other novels and was taken away by this one. The story is so deep and keeps you so immersed in the fantasy you might have a sense of vertigo when you put it down. The scenes will carry the emotion of the characters deep in your heart.

Georgiana Kincaid's story really brings back memories of the great mystery novels I've read. They really build the tension to an epic climax.

At the same time like all good stories your imagination just cant let it go and your curiosity gets peeked with whats to come. If your like me and really enjoy this book you will wish you finished the book at a more decent hour so you could buy the next one.

This is a real winner from a very talented author but I don't have to tell you that, New York Times already did that. But don't take their or my word for it pick up this book, find out for yourself.

This book was somewhat of a surprise. I bought it on a whim at the grocery store of all places because I was bored. I read a lot and love sci-fi/fantasy and figured it couldn't be that bad so I bought it.

The story is about a Succubus who has doubts about who she is. Not an altogether unhead of story. Those who watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer will remember her love was a Vampire with a soul and one who wanted to do good and fight evil. The way in which the author plays out the story though is unique and refreshing. The fact that the main character is a female has a lot to do with that.

I won't give any spoilers here the book is worth reading for any who like sci-fi/fantasy. I am going to read the rest of the series to see how things turn out. I am interested to see how kind the aurthor is to the plight of her main character.

Enjoy the book.

I bought this book because the synopsis caught my interest. And after reading it, I was pleasantly surprised just how much I liked these characters! I believe that is Mead's strength- her characters. It's a paranormal 'Friends' series that includes vamps, angels & demons in one dysfunctional 'family'. You empathize with the unlikely heroine Georgina, as well as her more unlikely choice for a boyfriend. And let's not forget the steamy hotness of much needed Succubus sex! Be warned, if you start with Succubus Blues, plan to continue reading this series as it will grip around your heart & won't let go...

An icon of British sci-fi television once said, "Immortality is a curse - not a blessing." The title character of "Succubus Blues," Georgina Kincaid, would probably agree.

As a succubus, Georgina has spent endless centuries using her seduction and shape-shifting abilities to put men on the spiral road that leads to Hell. That time has taken its toll on her, and she doesn't particularly enjoy her role as a foot soldier in the forces of evil. In her current guise, she is an assistant bookstore manager in Seattle who cares a bit more about reading her favorite series of books, drinking mochas and caring for her cat than her real job of adding names to the roll of the damned. She does get on with it, though, and enjoys a sort-of life with a small circle of mortal and immortal friends.

Georgina's attitude does take a sharp turn early in the book, however. Two men she encounters - the mysterious charmer Roman and introverted author Seth - awaken in her a repressed yearning that no succession of sexual partners can possibly satisfy: the desire for a stable relationship without the complications wrought by her succubus abilities. Her internal moral crisis comes at a time when a mysterious force is hunting down immortal beings around Seattle. Georgina, initially the primary suspect, feels compelled to tackle this mystery plaguing the immortal community.

Richelle Mead has successfully combined elements of romance, mystery and the paranormal within an entertaining, tightly-written story. It is full of clever dialogue and does have a few racy sex scenes. Most of her characters possess incredible depth of personality. It's certainly hard not to sympathize with Georgina's various inner conflicts over the course of the book. Other characters who represent "good" and "evil" possess complex personality quirks one might not necessarily associate with angels, demons and vampires.

If I have but one minor quibble with the novel, it is with regard to the flashbacks to Georgina's past. Make no mistake, they are necessary to the story and give the reader an insight into the succubus' motivations. When they appear like reveries in the midst of a few scenes, however, they break up the pace somewhat.

My one nitpick aside, Ms. Mead has crafted a most impressive debut novel. Count me among her many new fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.

I liked how this book read it was nice and clean but very entertaining without so far dipping into sex sex sex every scene. I hope Richelle Mead maintains her balance and doesn't descend into L.K. Hamilton's type of excessive sex scenes. I would really like to explore her believable and not perfect characters and this new interesting world. I am currently reading them all courtesy of the Eugene Public Library :) Thanks!

Another entry into the epic world of the paranormal mega-series, this time starring a Seattle succubus named Georgina Kincaid. While the plot has some original and fun quirks - a demon who works in a bookstore - it is ultimately just another one of those many, many, many series full of demons, angels, vampires and their ilk.

Push off all the books stacked on your nightstand and make a nice space for Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead. Don't worry, the space won't be occupied long. This is one of those books like a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos. All of a sudden you look down and realize that you just finished off the whole dang thing in one sitting.

Georgina Kincaid sold her soul a millenia ago to spare her family. Now she's an immortal succubus and keeps her youthful glow by screwing men. The pure upright and moral souls give her a bigger fix. Although her mission is to rack up more souls for Hell, she's a likeable gal. Without giving away the whole delcious story, I'll just throw in these other factors: a demon boss who looks like John Cussak, one of God's own angels, and Georgina's favorite author who turns out to be an introverted geek...yet somehow freakin steaming hot.

Now, you'd think with a succubus as a main character, the story would be porn ala Laurel K. Hamilton. Surprisingly, there's only one significant sex scene (and significant it is!). Unlike Hamilton, Mead has whipped up a fresh new mythology based on old world legends, with likeable characters that have serious room to grow. Good news is that this is book one in a series. Book two, Succubus on Top is due out in December.

Her contemporary fantasy writing style is like Kim Harrison, Rachel Caine, Carrie Vaughn and Patricia Briggs. Good company, I'm tellin ya!

Do you know that feeling you get when you pick up a new book that looks really promising- great cover and interesting summary??? It is a sense of anticipation and you almost hope that it rains so you have the perfect excuse to stay inside and read.
This book delivers! It was a cherished read and I am a huge fan now. Read her other book than too- Vampire Academy which is grouped into Teen reading- but it is a great read for adults too!
I have not written a review before- never bothered to. But this book is so amazing I just can't keep it to myself.
Nothing like having your reading addiction thoroughly satisfied (at least temporarily). Can't wait for the next book to come out!!!

When I pulled this book out of the stack to read, I thought that if I had to read one more female first person narrated paranormal that I may poke out my eyes and never read again. Then I began to read and remembered why I had read so many female first person narrated paranormals in the first place. When the lead is charming and unaffected and the alternate reality is richly drawn, it is easy to escape into the author's world.

Georgina Kincaid is a succubus who draws life energy from having sex with mortals. She sold her soul to Lilith many thousands of years ago to rectify a mistake she made and she now pays for it with her life. Georgina does not, in any way, feel sorry for herself. She has made the best lemonade she can from her situation but the hundreds of years that have passed have only heightened her state of loneliness. She cannot love because every intimate touch draws life away from the mortal and who kills the person that they love the most? [rhetorical question, of course]

Georgina is currently inhabiting a cute redhead's brunette's body and has made a life for herself in Seattle as an assistant manager of an independent bookstore. She obviously has no love life. Her looks are unimportant as she can shape shift. Her John Cusack look alike boss, Jerome, wants her to seduce more men. There is a succubus quota that Georgie's not quite filling. She's kind of a slacker succubus. Plus, someone is going around hurting Georgie and her friends (an incubus and a couple of vamps) and it may lead to an immortal throw down of some epic kind.

Georgie's personal life heats up with the arrival of her favorite author, Seth Morgenstern, in the bookstore for a signing, and the appearance of a very attractive stranger, Roman. Roman aggressively pursues Georgie and while she enjoys the attention, she knows that she cannot be intimate with him. Meanwhile, she and the very shy Seth begin developing a relationship which can also go nowhere.

Georgie's dissatisfaction is completely believable. She wants a personal connection but her nature denies her. Her life is spent hanging out with her guy friends and reading books. She's a bit neurotic but she's had centuries to refine her seduction techniques to perfection. The shy Seth contrasted with the bold Roman was a great touch.

The problems are that the story is completely devoid of any other meaningful women. There are passing appearances but Georgie has not even one immortal female friend. It seemed odd. A cast of a thousand men appear in this book and many of them could be future love interests for Georgie which makes me leery of future books. [I like to call this the Anita Blake effect]. There was also an issue I had with an event at the end of the story which I felt weakened the drama of the climax and seemed convenient and manipulative in light of the previous rules of that had been introduced throughout the book.

Having said that, Georgie is very appealing. The dialogue is smart and the story sped by. I will definitely be aboard for another book. B

It took me a bit to get into this book. The story tends to be lean more towards chic lit and I normally prefer my stories to be darker and grittier. However, I found myself more connected to Georgina as her past was revealed. As the story unfolded, Georgina was more complex and didn't seem quite as vapid as I initially thought. I like the fact that she has moral struggles with being a succubus and that the evils in the book weren't so black and white.

Overall, the story was fairly predictable as far as figuring out the bad evil and all that. But, while the book didn't blow me away, it was a fun and interesting read. Enough so that I found myself looking for the next book.

Georgina Kincaid is a beautiful character who has a hard time dealing with her duties and past as a sucubus. This book keeps your full interest as you meet this fantastic woman. You really get sucked into her emotions and the battles she wages with herself trying to cope with who and what she is. This book has a great emotional concept while throwing in Georgina's awesome personality and the trouble she finds herself in. Highly Recommended!

What a delightfully flirtatious and sassy experience with a dash of mystery, a sprinkling of romance, and characters who could easily become my friends. I simply love stories where the paranormal live, work, and play alongside natural humans. I enjoy them even more when the lead character is strong-willed and independent with enough sass to keep you on your toes and enough humor to leave you chuckling even after the story has come to a close.

I found myself wishing I could travel to the bookstore where I lead female worked. She would be an enjoyable character with whom to share a cup of coffee. I look forward to more time with her when I start book two in this engaging series.

It's hard to like a succubus, but Mead makes her character very enticing with Kincaid's internal conflicts. The author blends various types of fantasy with not only a compelling storyline but also with an overarching conflict that obviously will continue with sequels. Mead deftly twists her plot so readers will be carried along without intuiting the ending. I'm excited the sequel will be coming in Dec. '08. This is definitely a series to watch with its appealing characters.

I had some doubts about this series because I usually stick with straight mystery or paranormal mystery. However, I had previously read Richelle Mead's "Vampire Academy" & loved it, so I decided to give "Succubus Blues" a try. I am happy to say that this book was wonderful. I had such a great time getting to know the main character, Georgina Kincaid & her friends that I really could not put this book down. I am also thrilled that someone wrote a book focused on a succubus.

Since I really like vampire/werewolf/paranormal books, I saw the good reader reviews for this series and decided to give the first book a try. I really liked Georgina's character and the story for the most part but for me the love interest in this book (Seth)is kind of boring. I found Roman's character to be more of a draw but it looks like Seth is supposed to be her true love in this series. I'm interested to hear from other readers if the next book is worth reading or if it will be more of the same.

Having read the Vampire Academy and then Blood Line series, I thought I'd check out some more adult books by Mead. I was not disappointed. This book was a little slow, but I continued with the series and boy, am I glad I did!

iv read book 1 & 2 so far and love this series! fun, witty and sexy. just up my alley! I cant help but love the dynamic supporting characters and my heart bleeds for Georgina and Seth. Thanks so much Richelle for creating these books, cant wait to read more!

Georgina Kincaid has become my favorite female character in all of English literature. The entire series is populated with funny, sexy, and intriguing characters, and the back story of Georgina's original first and subsequent lives is truly romantic. I was both sad and satisfied at how Ms Mead wrapped up the series.
Make plans to read all (seven, I think) books.

I'm a big fan of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Series and that's the main reason I decided to give Succubus Blues a go.

It took me a while to get in to the story. It was so different from Vampire Academy, and I just kept thinking 'Rose wouldn't act like that.', and 'Where's my Russian God?' and so on.
Liking Michelle's young-adult series so much, it was hard at first for me to believe she actually wrote both series, but after the first 80 pages or so, I was so into the book that I simply devoured the rest of it.

The author's writing is so good that I couldn't help falling in love with Georgina and her world. This was the first book about succubi I'd ever read and it made a hell of a good impression on me, proving that Richelle is able to mix supernatural creatures, steamy romance and intriguing mysteries in the most delightful way.

I also discovered that, although I've always loved or self-assured tormented heroes, I may surely can fall for the shy, insecure kind of guy. If that wasn't clear enough: I've already fallen for Seth.

Before I read this book, I was not really into fantasy or anything like that. Sure, I liked Harry Potter, but that was the full extent of my fantasy fiction exploits. After reading this book, I fell instantly in love with Georgina and her rag-tag band of quirky friends. Richelle Mead breathes amazing life into every character, making you believe that they are real. I mean, come on...an OCD vampire? An Archdemon who chooses to walk the Earth in a form that is the exact replica of John Cusack? It's just hilarious! But this novel is not all fun and games. It has its serious moments and it's seriously exciting ones as well. It's a wonderful book that I highly reccommend to anyone, even if you're not that into Fantasy. It's a really fun book!

What I think is so cool about this series is that it doesn't really seem like a series. If you should by the second book first, you don't HAVE to read the first in order to know what's going on. This first book was awesome-I read alot and haven't been able to discover many authors that I can sit down and read everything they've written. I'm glad I can do that with this.

Succubus Blues, is the first in the Georgina Kincaid series of books staring a likeable succubus and her tragic (or not so tragic) life. Georgina is an interesting character, as are her group of friends. She struggles hard to deal with her powers which allow her to sap the life force from humans. At the beginning of the story, Georgina is sapping the life force of a nerdy `good' mortal who sold his soul in exchange for her favors.

I was quite intrigued at first, and indeed, I like the author's writing style. But I rapidly got a bit bored by her love life which consists of Georgina refusing to date good men, but doing so anyway and toying with them emotionally. To make matters worse, her main love interests seem to consist of Seth, a nerdy writer, and Roman, a romantic young man she meets in the bookstore where she works.

As the story progressed, I came to really dislike Seth, who I know is the major love interest for Georgina. What is odd, is I'm not certain why I dislike him... Except that he seems a bit too good to be true. Georgina herself kind of began to irk me as well. Because despite not `wanting' to get involved with men and refusing to date, she seems to not actively discourage them either. Why not transform herself into a hag? Problem solved. Georgina also seems fairly modern for a person born so long ago. By this time, she should have the hang of her powers and have a steady relationship with another immortal who wouldn't be harmed by her special abilities. Instead she comes off as a bit of a novice, unaware of the dating scene and still psychologically struggling with the ramifications of her gift.

This is an ok series, and I might try another, because I like the writing style, even if some of the characterization seems a bit weak.

I'm a big fan of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Series and that's the main reason I decided to give Succubus Blues a go.

It took me a while to get in to the story. It was so different from Vampire Academy, and I just kept thinking 'Rose wouldn't act like that.', and 'Where's my Russian God?' and so on.
Liking Michelle's young-adult series so much, it was hard at first for me to believe she actually wrote both series, but after the first 80 pages or so, I was so into the book that I simply devoured the rest of it.

The author's writing is so good that I couldn't help falling in love with Georgina and her world. This was the first book about succubi I'd ever read and it made a hell of a good impression on me, proving that Richelle is able to mix supernatural creatures, steamy romance and intriguing mysteries in the most delightful way.

I also discovered that, although I've always loved or self-assured tormented heroes, I may surely can fall for the shy, insecure kind of guy. If that wasn't clear enough: I've already fallen for Seth.

Before I read this book, I was not really into fantasy or anything like that. Sure, I liked Harry Potter, but that was the full extent of my fantasy fiction exploits. After reading this book, I fell instantly in love with Georgina and her rag-tag band of quirky friends. Richelle Mead breathes amazing life into every character, making you believe that they are real. I mean, come on...an OCD vampire? An Archdemon who chooses to walk the Earth in a form that is the exact replica of John Cusack? It's just hilarious! But this novel is not all fun and games. It has its serious moments and it's seriously exciting ones as well. It's a wonderful book that I highly reccommend to anyone, even if you're not that into Fantasy. It's a really fun book!

What I think is so cool about this series is that it doesn't really seem like a series. If you should by the second book first, you don't HAVE to read the first in order to know what's going on. This first book was awesome-I read alot and haven't been able to discover many authors that I can sit down and read everything they've written. I'm glad I can do that with this.

Succubus Blues, is the first in the Georgina Kincaid series of books staring a likeable succubus and her tragic (or not so tragic) life. Georgina is an interesting character, as are her group of friends. She struggles hard to deal with her powers which allow her to sap the life force from humans. At the beginning of the story, Georgina is sapping the life force of a nerdy `good' mortal who sold his soul in exchange for her favors.

I was quite intrigued at first, and indeed, I like the author's writing style. But I rapidly got a bit bored by her love life which consists of Georgina refusing to date good men, but doing so anyway and toying with them emotionally. To make matters worse, her main love interests seem to consist of Seth, a nerdy writer, and Roman, a romantic young man she meets in the bookstore where she works.

As the story progressed, I came to really dislike Seth, who I know is the major love interest for Georgina. What is odd, is I'm not certain why I dislike him... Except that he seems a bit too good to be true. Georgina herself kind of began to irk me as well. Because despite not `wanting' to get involved with men and refusing to date, she seems to not actively discourage them either. Why not transform herself into a hag? Problem solved. Georgina also seems fairly modern for a person born so long ago. By this time, she should have the hang of her powers and have a steady relationship with another immortal who wouldn't be harmed by her special abilities. Instead she comes off as a bit of a novice, unaware of the dating scene and still psychologically struggling with the ramifications of her gift.

This is an ok series, and I might try another, because I like the writing style, even if some of the characterization seems a bit weak.

I had passed this book over a lot because it did not seem like something I'd be interested in, but finally decided to give it a chance. I was so pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I found Georgina really likable. I was pleased that her love interest, Seth, was different than the normal "bad boy with a heart of gold and a wardrobe of leather" and I really liked him. I did find it easy to figure out most of the mystery really early in, but I didn't care because it was so entertaining. I wasn't even finished with it before I went out and bought the second one.

Loved the Vampire Academy series. This one is nothing like it. I found it very boring even halfway through the book. Unfortunately, I'll have to keep looking for another good series. The Vampire Academy, in my opinion, was really good. I consumed each book in the series as fast as I could. Succubus Blues could not hold my interest, and I won't be buying another book in this series.

I am practically quaking with the anticipation of reading "Succubus on Top" (the following book in the series).
Admittedly, my biggest guilty pleasures are female-supernatural-ass kicking fantasy novels. I still even read Laurell K. Hamilton, hoping that she'll return to her roots and scratch all that penthouse-forum middle-aged-crisis drivel.
On to the actual review: Georgina Kincaide, the heroine of the series immediately grabbed my attention in the first chapter. She's funny, sexy, and cursed in a...well, sexually compromising way.
I could not stop reading this book, even though I had figured out the true villain early on. Reason why: The effortless writing of Richelle Mead. None of her plot-lines seemed contrived; and, as well, none of the humor was forced. In fact, I'd like to have a couple of drinks with this talented writer.

I was browsing the library shelves looking for a quick read. I saw this book, but I wasn't impressed with the cover or the synopsis on the back cover. However, I came home and looked the author up and discovered that this author had written another series I had recently read, Vampire Academy. I had enjoyed that series so I ordered this book. The book starts off kinda of slow, but about middle of the book a unique plot starts develops - then it is a pretty smooth read to the end. The characters are a little single-sided. Every male that appears in this book could be future love interests for Georgina which makes me leery of future books. Usually there is a love triangle or a square, but it is almost an octagon - I will have to see where this goes. I have a favorite love interest for her - I will read the next book just to see if it could happen.

I'm an avid nook user however I recently downloaded the kindle app to my iphone and ipod. Thank you the store you are awsome!! So I purchased this ebook elswhere but I love to give my support to my favorite authors. Read anything from Richelle Mead and you won't be disappointed!

An unusually well written romance novel that crosses into the genre of mystery. With Succubus Blues, Mead has created a witty and darkly humorous world of demons, imps, angels, and vampires populated with complex characters who defy the stereotypical hero/villain dichotomy. As an added bonus, Mead's sex scenes miraculously avoid the pat drivel that appears to be all but ubiquitous in the romance genre.

Just finished Succubus Blues and had to write a review...I loved it. It was fun and sexy and I adored the world Mead created, where good and evil don't fit into neat and tidy boxes. Where people make mistakes and have hope for redemption. The book was exciting and...my favorite part...made me cry. I have to really love characters to have that reaction, and the characters Mead created drew me right in. Thanks for the great read!

So far I've read the first few chapters and couldn't put down this book. Like it a lot. Georgia Kincaid is one of those rare heroines that I love. Richelle Mead is the next big author in this genre. Also Check Out Vampire Academy by her as well. This author is amazing.

I haven't been this excited about an author since I discovered the Dresden Files, and the parallel is rather appropriate. Both authors create a protagonist that is complex and likeable and a world so intricately designed the reader can't help but be drawn in.

The most amazing thing about this novel is that these characters have many dimensions, and are easy to relate to. No character is pure good or evil. They are people caught up by and shaped by circumstances. I can't wait for the next installment to come out in this must read series.

I was a bit reluctant at first about this book, beeing a succubus-story and all. I don't like page after page of sex-scenes in books, so it was a pleasant surprise that the author did not fall in to that trap. (There are of course sex-scenes, just not as much as you might expect from the title).
The first thing that struck me is that Georgina, a several centuries old succubus, acts like she is perhaps twenty years old. And the story it self, I could smell the plot a mile away from the beginning of the book.
There is not a whole lot of action in this book either.
But I have to say I found the book good despite the flaws. I have ordered and are about to read the rest of this series, because I find Mead to be a very good writer!

I really liked this book! It was very, very funny with an interesting and sympathetic protagonist, the secondary characters were well developed (as well as hot! loved Jerome!)as was the world she put them all in. Can't wait for the next one in the series.

Spoiler: One of the most amusing parts to me in the book was when Georgina told her favorite author (although she didn't realize it was him at the time) how she wished that he wouldn't bother with book tours as it takes forever for books to come out and visiting with fans takes away from writing time! At least readers will know that Richelle can relate!

I really like this series. I've read the first two books, Succubus Blues and Succubus on Top. The character development is great. Georgina is interesting and easy to sympathize with. I like it so much that as soon as I finished the first two books I made trips to my local book stores looking for the next book in the series. I couldn't find it so I ordered it off the store and I'm still waiting for it to come in.

I am ashamed of myself!! I just purchased this book on my Nook Book.... I paid $9.99 plus stuff.. you know tax. I can NOT believe there is that much difference in price. I had been hearing grumblings in regard to pricing, and this certainly made me a believer. At these prices, It is worth the investment of buying a second ereader. Oh my.......

I couldn't put this book down, even to use the bathroom. It's dark, edgy, completely unpredictable and most of all, fascinating! I grew to love the characters both the good, and the not so good, and it left me thoughtful and satisfied. You can bet I'll be in line to buy the next book from Rachelle Mead. I'm addicted!

The covers and titles' sexual overtones don't give this series any credit--its got complex emotional and moral dilemmas and a confident style of dialogue and character development that blows other paranormal mystery/romances and richelle mead's other series out of the water.

Richelle Mead has created a fascinating and realistic world through beautiful storytelling and rich and varied characters. You'll be engaged from the moment you open it. This is one book you'll want to read again and again (that is, until the next one comes out). It is truly a must buy!

I resisted reading this book for quite awhile. From the cover and the title, I thought it would be filled with a lot of gratuitous sex and very little plot. I was wrong. This book was GOOD. The characters were realistic and compelling, and I can't wait until the next book comes out.

An extraordinarily capitvating debut that immediately catapults Mead into the pantheon of urben fantasy, alongside such luminaries as Carrie Vaughan, Kim Harrison, and the incomparable Mario Acevedo.

Filled with witty repartee, instantly likeable characters, great writing, and more than a little sexual tension, SUCCUBUS BLUES is a must-read for anyone who likes urban fantasy or paranormal romance.

After all, Vampires are so last century...

I am very picky about my books. To give you an example, my favorite authors are Patricia Briggs, Karen Chance, Stephanie Meyer, Cassandra Clare, and the authors of Beautiful Creatures. So because I am so picky I decided to read a little bit of a book online before I bought it. I read a chapter of Succubus Blues online, or so I thought it was a whole chapter, and loved it. It was hilarious. So I called Barnes and Nobles and had them hold it for me. That night I started on the book and LOVED it. It was AMAZING. Then, it started to get less amazing but it was still really good. A few days ago I went and bought Succubus On Top...just to be prepared for when I finished the book. Last night however, it my finally run of the last 150 pages or so...it started to get reallyyyy weird. In fact, I think it was getting weird the night before as well...but not quite as bad as this. Well I have about one chapter left of Succubus Blues and I intent to finish it. However, I also intend to go return Succubus On Top tonight. It was just wayyy to weird for me. I would not reccomend this book to anyone. Don't get me wrong, it is readable. Their are definitely certain authors, such as Devon Monk, who I can't even read a chapter of...this book I was able to finish. I just don't think I will be finishing the rest of them.

I love the Vampire Academy series by this author, so I decided to give this series a try. I wasn't very impressed. For an evil and old succubus who has lived since the 5th century, the protagonist Georgina is very immature and stupid. I couldn't really get into it. Considering a succubus lives off sex, the main character has a lot of sexual escapades and there are many sex scenes. Honestly, if your job has been having sex with different men in order to corrupt their souls and drain some of their energy to live, it's kinda hard to sympathize with you. Not my cup of tea.

I should be doing the work that I brought home. I should be cleaning my kitchen. I have phone calls to make. But I got my copy of Succubus Blues today, and I can tell what I'm doing tonight. What a great find! The characters are quirky and original, the pacing is smooth and well-considered, and the writing is crisp and witty. I'm hooked, and am already looking for all things Richelle Mead!

I loved it! I stumbled across this book during a surge of succubi curiosity and couldn't put it down. I don't even have the words to describe my elation but just know that I'll be reading the rest of the series as well!

This book is a good one, funny, fast paced, with intriguing characters and great romance!!!! And Cartes is way to yummi!!!! XDDD

The plot is good, and at the end all ties together nicely. I really want to read the next one of this installment! ;)

I love the whole series. Its an amazing mix between "Buffy" and "Sex and the City".
I think all the "Twilight" moms out there need to stop fantasizing about 100 year old high schoolers and get dirty with Georgina. All the heartache of normal single life with a much better sex scenes and snippy Angel cometary.

The book is just really, really good. Richelle has incredibly good style, and a knack for creating lovable characters from the first line. She confidently balances racy action, clever banter, and truly unpredictable, hilarious plot twists to create an unforgettable story. Get it and you won't be disappointed.

I was hesitant to read a new series, especially another supernatural series, but Richelle Mead hit the jackpot with this series. Love the raw, unpredictable element of the book along with the way I can relate to the character.

After reading the glowing reviews on the store I bought this book, wanting to like it, thinking it would be a wonderful new paranormal series to become addicted to. Yes, it is a fast-paced read and while the premise of a succubus and her demon/angel friends was refreshing, the characters were way too bland. She barely touches on sexuality (infact, the main character seems afraid of it, like she doesn't know what she's doing.. so much for being a succubus). Georgina is entirely unconvincing, she acts like an ignorant, naive, whiny modern girl rather than a centuries old succubus. Give me a break. I kept hoping someone would kill her off and another character could pick up the story.

I picked this up randomly thinking it would be cheesy but based off the reviews, decided to try it out. Now I'm hooked! The main character is funny and relatable, and even though she's a succubus you can't help but love her and root for her. I can't wait to start the next book!

I absolutly ADORED the book! it kept me so engaged that i couldn't put it down and blame richelle for keeping me up until 3am finishing it. But it was well worth it! The characters are completly loveable and it's so easy to really get into their world! I can't wait till the next one! It definatly doesn't suc(cubus). hehe

When I saw the cover and the title, I thought it was some sex novel which is not my type of book. But I am a Richelle Meade fan so I took the plunge and I am so glad I did. I am absolutely in love with this series. Yes it is about a succubus and there are sex scenes but it is done in a way that you want to actually read it and does not leave you feeling cheap. Georgina is my girl...she is fun, strong, not afraid to speak her mind...her character is literally delicious. There are situations where she finds herself that if it was anyone else, they would end up being a victim but not Georgina...she always fights back. There is no way you can read this book and not fall in love with the series but I should warn you like most of Meade's writings...if you start you will probably spend the whole night reading so clear your time.

This book is supposed to be about a irresistable succubus who can shape-shift and seduce any man she wants and is required to by her demon handler. All she does throughout the entire book is whine about it and avoid every attractive man she meets. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of being a succubus? Isn't she supposed to seduce men to steal their souls or life force on a regular basis? Wouldn't her demon handler object if she didn't? Isn't a succubus supposed to be evil? Overall the book is a complete bore, including the subplot about a murderer of immortals, which takes forever to develop. I'm really getting tired of these writers who are really writing adolescent romance novels under the guise of fantasy, horror or science fiction. They don't seem to know a thing about demons or romance. By the way, who says a mere mortal couldn't kill an immortal? Why not? Granted, it wouldn't be easy, but a wizard or witch or a very smart, knowledegeable mortal should be able to do it. For some reason, which is never made clear in this book, the writer claims that it isn't possible. Then why are humans considered so valuable to immortals? Do yourself a favor. Skip this writer and these books. She has no idea what she's doing.

This series caught me off guard. I initially picked this first book up in an effort to do research on other writers' takes on succubi and here I am in the middle of book five already. Excellent work building an emotional tie between Georgina and the reader. It's been a long time since fiction made me tear up but the torrid love between Seth and Georgina has me wanting more. Why oh why did they break up. I'd recommend this series to others in a heartbeat.

Succubus Blues is an adult paranormal written by Richelle Mead. It is the first book in the Georgina Kincaid series. Georgina is just your average succubus trying to live an average life. That is until an unknown force comes in and starts killing and attacking immortals. Can Georgina get to the bottom of what's going on and stay safe? Will she be able to protect her friends and herself from what's out there?

This is an extremely intense read. I loved every minute of it. I've read The Vampire Academy series by Mead. I loved it, but this one is way more advanced than that series. It's more adult. Not that there's anything wrong with it. It's just that you can't really fully compare the two. Either way, this is a great start to another great series. I can't wait to dive into the rest of them.

I loved the flashback scenes. I felt like they helped the reader understand Georgina better. She's not exactly an average succubus. She wants to do good. She doesn't want to hurt innocent people. Even if doing so gets her power and energy that she needs to go on. She'd rather go after the ones she considers immoral.

I fully recommend this book. I recommend the author herself. She's got quite some talent with writing. She's one of my all time favorite authors. I am so happy that I can officially say this now. I can't wait to read all the books released by her. I'm sure they will all be more than worth it!