Karen Chance has done it again with Midnight’s Daughter, creating characters and a world larger than life! And if you loved her Cassie Palmer series, you’ll be happy to know that Midnight’s Daughter is set in the same universe.
Our heroine is Dorina Basarab — or Dory — the dhampir daughter of Mircea, first-level master vampire and member of the senate council. (Yes, that’s our beloved Mircea from the Cassie Palmer urban fantasy series). Besides being feared amongst the vampire community for hunting and killing those who step out of line, Dory is also renowned for her berserker rages, the unavoidable side-effect of having human genes mixed with vampire ones. This is one dhampir you don’t want to make angry.
The story begins with Dory frantic about the disappearance of her best friend Claire. Claire is a “null” or someone who has the ability to block magical energy. It’s a skill that makes Claire a very rare and sought after commodity in the magical community. Unfortunately the only way to extract this power is to kill the “null” in the process, which is why Dory is so worried as Claire helps Dory control her rage.
Dory’s search for Claire leads her to cross paths with her estranged father Mircea, who makes her an offer she can’t refuse, promising to help find Claire in exchange for Dory’s assistance in eliminating Dracula.
The hitch? Dracula is Mircea’s brother and Dory’s uncle — oh and he strikes terror in the heart of Dory.
To top it off, she has to reenter a world she has fought so hard to stay on the fringes of. But that’s a small price to pay for saving her friend, even if she must work with Louis-Cesare, master vampire and dueling champion of the Senate Council.
Midnight’s Daughter is a brilliant start to a new series and contains all the elements needed for a great urban fantasy. It is fast-paced and action-filled, and sees our heroes cross paths with dark fey, mages and master vamps, all of whom are either out to kill her or want something from her. Then there’s Caedmon, a mysterious member of the Light Fey, who shows up looking for Claire and who promises to help Dory any way he can.
Chance’s Dory is strong and resourceful heroine who knows how to handle herself when the going gets impossible. She gives her male counterparts as good as she gets and refuses to die. Yet beneath that tough exterior lies a vulnerable woman who has had more than her share of pain and loss over the centuries. The chemistry between she and Louis-Cesare is undeniable but whether or not they kill each other before they act on it … well you’ll just have to read it to find out.
Have you read Midnight’s Daughter? If so, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think.
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November 22nd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
I was pleasantly suprised by the book. I’ve never read Karen Chance, and i enjoyed the tough herione, plus she is petite, (yes. *HAPPY Dance*, I am too) and that makes the action in the book all the better. A very good read, the book has an attraction for never being able to put it down. Great Job Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:17 am
I’m doing a project on vampire novels, and i was just wondering if this book is a romance novel. and If not, was it good compared to other vampire romances?
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I’m sure since if it is a romance novel, but i don’t think it is. I think this maybe a work of fiction.(check it out) But if you’re looking for different vamp romances, check out jeanine frost, Kerrilyn sparks, michelle hauf, lynsays sands, Lara Adrian, and kathryn smith. Those are some good romances to read and compare. The writing styles are so very different that you will get a different “vamp experince” reading them. As far as compared to some others i’ve read, this book was great. it had the undertones of romance which is good for the 1st book in a new series. I really liked the book plot. It gives you just enough that you’re like when is the next book coming out.
Its all about perpestive. If you enjoy historical, then this book may not be all that great, but if you more contempary then this a great book. So if you want to compare then use how the author explain the vampirism. Then you have your comparsion.
(sorry i’m long winded)
February 14th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I am a fan of Karen Chance’s Cassie Palmer series. I really liked the way she intertwinded the characters from that series into this book. I never found Louis-Cesare appealing in the other books. I cannot wait for the next book.
March 6th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
OMG!! I GOT THIS BOOK FROM A FRIEND WEEKS AGO, IM NOT NORMALY INTO THE WHOLE VIMPIRE THING BUT DAMN! IV READ IT 3TIMES NOW JUST TO MAKE SURE I HADDENT MISSED ANYTHING. ID GIVE IT TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ, ITS AMAZING! THE ENDING SUCKED A BIT THO…ANYONE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANYMOR BOOKS ABOUT DORY? THE INFO ON THE BOOK DIDNT SAY MUCH.
XXX ALY XXX
March 6th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Yeah the second title is “Death’s Mistress”. I think it comes out at the end of the summer. Check the author site to be sure.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Read the Cassie Palmer books by Karen Chance. Really good. Micrea is just yummy.
March 17th, 2009 at 11:47 am
i can just imagen!
March 26th, 2009 at 4:26 am
OMG! this book it great i have read this book 50+ times and it never gets old ……
you really need to read it !!!
March 27th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
anybody ever wonder how Ms.Chance can write characters that are so completely differt.Cassie seemed so dumb.And dorina was so kick @ss.
March 29th, 2009 at 6:35 am
I’m not sure I think Cassie is dumb… remember Cassie is only in her 20s and Dori has been around for hundreds of years. “Curse the dawn” comes out in April, I cannot wait to see what happens with Cassie and Micrea next.