Infected: Paris (Andrea Speed)
3.5 stars
I really love Infected series by Andrea Speed -- and I admit, for someone who don't exactly re-read books, I found myself coming back to this world time and time again (though not book #1 and #2, my heart can't take it!!). So when Andrea Speed announced the sort-of prequel to the series, I couldn't wait to get my grabby hands on it.
Initially -- without reading the blurb, just by the title -- I thought that the story would be written from Paris's perspective. It made me quite excited because I would DIE to get to see this world from Paris's eyes. Color me surprised when I read the first chapter and it was from Roan's. Nothing wrong with that, I just had to adjust my expectation really quick!!
For a novella, I did enjoy Roan's first meeting with Paris. BUT honestly, it wasn't enough. I wanted more! There was a case that Roan had to deal with here, and I was a little bit annoyed with it in the middle because I felt that it took the spotlight away from Roan and Paris. I guess since the title was referring to Paris, I sort of wanted him to be the main act, and not sharing his spotlight with something else.
But still, it was Roan, it was Paris, it was the whole Infected series in the beginning. Panic was just being opened! I enjoyed going back to this world. I loved reading the unapologetic Paris making a move on Roan (because Roan could be so CLUELESS about his sexual appeal). Even if there was a case of instant-thing here (not exactly love, but instant lust, maybe? I mean, Roan did ask Paris to stay with him after just few days of knowing this Tiger) but it didn't bother me a bit because it felt plausible for these two.
Now I wanted to go back and re-read Infected: Life After Death *sigh*
By the way, this book made me bloody hungry for junk food. At around 1.30 in the morning *head desk*
PS: Thanks for the BR, Irene and Didi.
I really love Infected series by Andrea Speed -- and I admit, for someone who don't exactly re-read books, I found myself coming back to this world time and time again (though not book #1 and #2, my heart can't take it!!). So when Andrea Speed announced the sort-of prequel to the series, I couldn't wait to get my grabby hands on it.
Initially -- without reading the blurb, just by the title -- I thought that the story would be written from Paris's perspective. It made me quite excited because I would DIE to get to see this world from Paris's eyes. Color me surprised when I read the first chapter and it was from Roan's. Nothing wrong with that, I just had to adjust my expectation really quick!!
For a novella, I did enjoy Roan's first meeting with Paris. BUT honestly, it wasn't enough. I wanted more! There was a case that Roan had to deal with here, and I was a little bit annoyed with it in the middle because I felt that it took the spotlight away from Roan and Paris. I guess since the title was referring to Paris, I sort of wanted him to be the main act, and not sharing his spotlight with something else.
But still, it was Roan, it was Paris, it was the whole Infected series in the beginning. Panic was just being opened! I enjoyed going back to this world. I loved reading the unapologetic Paris making a move on Roan (because Roan could be so CLUELESS about his sexual appeal). Even if there was a case of instant-thing here (not exactly love, but instant lust, maybe? I mean, Roan did ask Paris to stay with him after just few days of knowing this Tiger) but it didn't bother me a bit because it felt plausible for these two.
Now I wanted to go back and re-read Infected: Life After Death *sigh*
By the way, this book made me bloody hungry for junk food. At around 1.30 in the morning *head desk*
PS: Thanks for the BR, Irene and Didi.
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