ARC Review: Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
Author: Richelle Mead
Book: Succubus Revealed
Release: August 30, 2011
Series: Georgina Kincaid 6
Reviewer: KittNLuv
Source: Kensington
Purchase: – Book DepositoryGeorgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina’s boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can’t just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she’s being forced to transfer operations…to Las Vegas.
The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina’s allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle—-and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell’s most valuable assets, but if there’s any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it–no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won’t include the one man she’s risking everything for…
As the last book in the Georgina Kincaid series, I’m finding the outcome of our journey with the witty, smart and sexy succubus to be bittersweet. Succubus Revealed brings together and answers all of the questions that have accumulated over the last five books into one shiny package, but at a cost to the reader.
Or perhaps, it’s just me. Except, though, while reading through this last adventure with Georgina and Co., I couldn’t help but notice that there was permanent storm cloud hanging constantly close by that had nothing to do with the inevitable ending to a series I’ve been following almost since the beginning. With every turn that Georgina makes, there is something new that has gone wrong, something different that has been damaged or broken completely. Even a reader can only take so much of a somber mood before something has to ultimately give.
I mention before that Succubus Revealed was bittersweet ending for me, but it isn’t for the reason that many will think. While I am saddened by the closing of a great series, I’m also content in the way things worked out for Georgina, but not how things go down in general. Mostly what I wasn’t so happy about was what happens to one of our beloved characters, though, this is a rant for another time.
Overall I’d have to say that I enjoyed Succubus Revealed. I think depending on who you are routing for – whether you’re on team Seth or team Roman – will decide how you feel after you finished that last page. Even though after finishing the last book, Succubus Shadows, I fell out of complete love for this series, I have always took pleasure in visiting these fantastic characters and I’ll miss them terribly so – especially Carter, because who doesn’t love a grunge angel addicted to box wine?
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I’m kind of approaching this from a “finally…a resolution” perspective. I’m looking forward reading this, although I have my suspicions about what you have saved a rant about – and I’m thinking I may rant about it too.
Nice review!
By the end, all I could think was the same “FINALLY! A resolution” When did I become so jaded towards this series? I absolutely loved the first 3 books and then.. slowly I just didn’t anymore.
Thanks for the review! A resolution almost always makes for a better reading experience and does not tend to leave a bad taste in the reader’s mouth. Glad it was satisfying.
Great review! I really love this series and I’m looking forward to what it offers . . . though I hope nothing bad happens to my favourite characters.
Kitt!!!! Oh noes. I’m afraid to read it. What to do. What to do.
This is going to be fantastic! Love her work!
I love the Georgina Kincaid Series. I can’t wait for the conclusion of the series.
I actually just picked up the first few books in this series from a used bookstore. I figured I loved VA Series so might as well try this one too. I am really looking forward to it! Thanks for the review.
I gotta get my hands in this book. A goodbye to Georgie and Seth, it’ll be sad! :( Can’t wait to read it. :)
I just recently read this series, and I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner! I love this series, but now, after reading your review, I’m kinda afraid to read this last book lest I fall out of love for this series, too. :S But still, thanks for the review! :)
I absolutely can not to get my copy today. It is a little bittersweet though, because I really don’t want it to come to an end. I’m hoping that she will miss her characters and decide to do a spin-off with some of the other characters.
[...] spin-off series, BLOODLINES released earlier this month and the last in her Succubus series, SUCCUBUS REVEALED hitting shelves this week there is definitely a sense of excitement among followers of Mead’s [...]
I absolutely love the whole series. Just today I am starting to reread the books because I cannot wait to get my hands on the final book.
I really like the series so far and I can’t wait to read the last book. However I’m not sure when that’s going to happen. I hope the book is as good as the others!
I really can’t wait to read this book. It feels like I have waited forever!!!!!
Looks Good!
I’m reading this the Georgina way..five pages a day
I WANT to read this SO BADLY!! I’m fascinated by succubus and incubus and other demons as well!! I have to catch up on this series!!
Awesome review! I’m sad to see this series end. =( But I can’t wait to read the book!! =)
I’m excited to read this and kinda scared too. It’s the last one. I really liked the story so far.
I didn’t read this book, but after this revies, I want to read it:)))
Thanks:)))
Oh wow. I want to read the series now.0_o nothing else to say… Your review is terrific!
book sounds intresting might read it sometime
I skimmed this review.I am so behind on this series.Although I am a “read the last page first” kinda girl.lol.Can’t wait to catch up and see how it all ends.
wow everyone is talking about this series and your review was great. I think I will start reading this book series I do love Richelle Mead!
I have only read the first 2 books in this series. But i can’t wait to read the rest. Love Richelle Mead.
Oh my goodness, I couldn’t believe this series was over when I read the final paragraph!! Bittersweet is right for sure. Hopefully fans of this series will feel satisfied!
Mickey @ imabookshark
Thanks for the review. I am just now starting this series, & looking forward to getting to know these characters.
Sounds awesome.Can’t wait to read it :)
I have yet to read this series, but I really can’t wait to start! Thanks for the review!
Rachel Leigh
I’m so bloody excited for this novel!! I need to know what happens.
I have not read this series. Thank you for sharing today and bringing it to my attention.
thanks for the review, i’m very curious to read this book to know what will happen
I’ve only read the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, and I’ve just bought the first book to this series. From your review, it looks like the first three books will be exciting. And I know that I’ll have to finish the series regardless of how I feel after the fifth book because I *have* to know just what you’re talking about in this review!
I just finished Succbus Blues, but I loved it!!
I hope I can read all the other soon so I can gret to Succubus Revealed!
Thanks for the review!
Great review thanks. I cant wait to see what happens in this book!
well done honey :)
Thank you for your review have not read this one yet can’t wait to!
I think I’ll read the Vampire Academy series, and then this book.
The last book of a series is always a sad time for me. I have enjoyed though.
Great review! If she doesn’t give a resolution to most of the characters, will there be an epilogue of sorts? Like in a short story or something?
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My mother reads these and absolutely loves them!
I have got to read this series. I have heard such great things about it that I am going to start the series next week!
I can’t wait to read this! Looking forward to it. Great review!
wow, i like her necklace!
I’m a little late with my reading the Georgina Kincaid series, but I think I’ll pick it up again soon! I’m just so curious to see how this series ends itself. :)
So anxious for this book to come out, I miss Georgina!
Another book i just have to read! Great review! =)
best wishes, Linda
Had to wait until I read it to read this review – even though I knew you wouldn’t “spoil” it. :) Started and finished it last night. I too, was satisfied with the ending, but I agree with many parts of your review. One thing that continues to excited me about this and all of the other Richelle Mead books I have read, is how comfortable I felt with the characters and the writing style that I actually felt like I was sitting around Peter’s place chatting with the gang! How can I help? I was screaming to them. (No answer.) What can I do? (Crickets.) And now it’s over. :( The life of a book-aholic is a tough one, eh?
I must admit that Mona is right about the “dark cloud” or subtle, almost sad mood the books (except for the first one for me) possess.
I fell out of love after book two after with the series not caring for the ending at all. Book four caught my attention and I went back to reading the series again. Again, I was not thrilled with the ending of book five because, frankly I am not a “Seth fan”. I prefer Roman the most for her and even though he would “fall” becoming involved with Georgina, Carter is a favorite too (always thought “what a great character he is”). I will read the book though, hoping that I will love it or at least like it.
Kitt, sorry that by mistake placed Mona’s name as the reviewer. It was an interesting on and did not have any spoilers!
Great review! I’ve read only the first book. I like it but I prefer VA!
Such a great book! Richelle Mead writes pure magic!
I’m terribly sad that the series is coming to an end. :( Yet, they will remain some of my favorite books and I can’t wait to read this installment in the series.
I don’t want this series to end!
Getting excited about reading more. Great blog.Really looking forward to read more. Continue writing.