High Voltage (Fever Book 10)

High Voltage by Karen Marie Moning is the 10th book in her Fever series. I am a fan of Moning and her fantastic Fever series. We have been waiting a long time for Dani’s story, and I for one could not wait to get my hands on High Voltage.Background: Dani O’Malley has been one of my all time favorites, and when we met her at the start, she was a precocious 14 year old girl, who became Mac’s (Fever heroine) best friend, and together they fought off the enemies that haunted them all. Dani had a terrible childhood, being caged by her mother, until she escaped and became one of the youngest sidhe-seers at the abbey. Rowena was the leader of the girls in the abbey, and we learned over time, that she changed Dani into a fierce warrior, and also a killer. It pained me to see that Dani and Mac’s friendship ended when Mac found out who killed her sister. When Dani spent over 5 years in the Silvers (Fae ), she changed into Jada, a polished and grown woman, who returned to the abbey to be the powerful leader of the of sidhe-seers. Ryodan, our hero, has known forever that Dani/Jada was destined for him, but he had to wait for this young girl to grow up into a woman. In Feversong, it was great to see Dani and Mac resume their deep friendship to help bring peace in Ireland.In High Voltage, the story revolves around Dani and Ryodan and war that is on the horizon between the Fae, Gods and humans. Dani is a very confident young woman, knowing how powerful she has become, as well as being fearless. It’s been two years since Ryodan left saying he had to go away, and would be back. She resents that he has not called or left a message in those two years. Dani finds herself in serious situations, one from a soul stealer that she manages to escape. Shortly thereafter, Ryodan returns and Dani gives him the cold shoulder. We have known for many books that Ryodan is the man for Dani, but we also knew she had to grow up. Now this is their time, and their lust for each other was hotter than hell. But Ryodan was holding back, making sure Dani was really ready for him, and had the same feelings. Moning did this perfectly, and when we get nearer to the end, we will have our wishes granted.But first Dani must survive what is happening to her, as well as those trying to kill her. Slowly, Dani finds her body turning black, which started after she killed a hunter (dragon). She works with Kat (another regular who runs the Abbey), and the sidhe-seers to stop the villain, who is killing many people. We also get to see Christian and Sean again, one ready to fight and the other unable to control his darkness. We also got to see the Nine help Dani and Ryodan fight off attacks from the Faes.What follows is an ultra exciting story that puts Dani and everyone in danger. But the best part of this story was the romance between Ryodan and Dani that we have waited forever. Ryodan is tough, intense and violent, but Dani makes him feel again, and his love for her was beautiful to see. Dani knows she loves Ryodan, and as she continues to gain more power, she is ready to act on her love. As her body changes each day, she becomes a dangerous tool that could help fight the enemy, but will ruin everything else by her inability to touch anyone.I will not give spoilers, but the last third of the book, was very emotional in so many levels. …the powerful love of Dani and Ryodan; her love for her Hel-Cat Shazam was fun; and when she meet Y’Rill and learns what she has become. OMG…Karen that was so awesome. I had smiles on my face a long time after I finished the book, making me completely happy. The emotions we feel when the relationship between Dani and Ryodan finally lights up in a fiery joyful ending. Well done, Karen Marie Moning. Of course, I want more of Dani, Ryodan, Mac, Barrons and all the others.

I am still reeling from the emotional roller coaster created by KMM having just finished 'High Voltage'. It has a gripping start and by 4% I was bawling. In fact, there were at least three places in the story where she had me in tears. Having been somewhat baffled by the last book and the appearance of Jada, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I trusted Ms. Moning and her vision for this series. High Voltage is a fabulous book, rich with detail, incredible characters, an epic love story, and some great messages about life. The red threads analogy will stay with you.People who were put off by the idea of Dani and Ryodan ultimately connecting romantically will likely never come back to this series and that is their prerogative. It is, however, as if they have forgotten that one of the characters is many tens of thousands of years old, and that nothing inappropriate actually happened when she was a minor. I think Ms. Moning was brilliant to create the Dancer story line. Not only was he an incredible character, he was the perfect partner for her age and experience."... I kissed him like he was the only man I deemed complex, brilliant, and strong enough to be worth kissing..."This is a Dani centered book. We get insights into her background and thoughts that make this unique character even more complex. It is rare to find a fictional character this well-developed and in the process of becoming self-aware. Dani refers to herself as a gray sheep. "I've learned in recent years to bleach my coat, the better to blend. And when they aren't looking I'm as gray as I need to be." The parts about her restructuring her brain to deal with past trauma and issues she wants to avoid is brilliant.I should include the fact that there are funny parts as well. Now in her early 20's, Dani is suddenly aware of the sexual attraction of the Nine and Ryodan in particular. "Holy distorting diode, please tell me Ryodan doesn't throw off this charge off now, too." Dani having to deal with both jealousy and being honest, at least with herself, about her feelings for Ryodan is powerful. I imagine that some readers will be initially frustrated that Ryodan is out of the picture for the most of the first eight chapters of the book. Moning does a great job of explaining why as the story progresses and their reunion is that much more charged. While Ryodan is as powerful as ever, this is a man in love who is ready to begin a relationship with the woman he worships. KMM shows us how much Ryodan has given up for Dani, how important she is to him, and how vulnerable she makes him.The world building continues as the plot moves forward with the battle between Fae, the old gods, and mortals. The Song of Making has had unintended consequences which impacts the story line dramatically. Because this series is so rich with details, KMM does a great job of using Christian MacKeltar to fill in details the reader might have forgotten from earlier books. Although I have read them all at least three times, I was pleased to have this woven into the story.If you like to read reviews before buying the book, you might want to be careful with this one. KMM has done such a fabulous job of creating many plots twists and other surprises that it would be a real shame to have these revealed ahead of time. For the last quarter of the story I spent much of the time going 'Aha!' and it would be a shame to miss this experience. The planning needed to have brought all the novels to this point is astounding. If you are not sure you should buy this, download a sample and then go with your gut rather than risk any spoilers. Also, if you are new to Moning's literary world, do yourself a favor and start right at the beginning with Darkfever.

Spoilers ahead - ahh... this book was supposed to finally be about Ryo and Dani and them getting together, however the whole book lacked interactions with each other, how is that even possible esp with the book supposing to be about them. they dont even interact until towards the end of the book.. why!?!? :( which is a shame as they are my fav MC's/ couple and they barely had time to connect with each other, or even talk, build up their relationship from that amazing chemistry they have. to really delve into what makes them connect, and when they do finally interact and begin to admit their feelings they're all of a sudden not able to touch each other :'( so the first time they finally get together you can't even appreciate the whole moment as the interaction/touch is going on in their mind. overall this review might seem i don;t like the book but i like it. because im so invested in them and the fact that KMM built this world and the characters so well that it brings out that strong reaction for the couple and wanting it to live up to the massive expectation i have because KMM is so capable of creating amazing stories. unfortunately it didnt happen the way i hoped. however this is one of my fav series (ICED being my fav book and some of Burned (the dani/ryo interactions) so even though ive complained so much -SORRY KMM i do overall like/enjoyed the book.

High Voltage was a different book to what I was expecting. In comparison to the first nine books, which were chock full of mystery, intrigue and blow-you-over plot reveals; High Voltage was much more of a character study, with some HUGE moments serving the character development, but it played out a bit more understated than the previous books.Personally, I think it pairs well with Feversong, because whilst FS was the culmination of various plot threads that had been established in the earlier books, it was also very much about Mac accepting the many facets of her own character.HV expands on this idea by moving the heftier story elements to the background and delving into the forces that drive Dani. She is logical and guarded, she has been conditioned to compartmentalise her own thoughts and feelings, she has suffered abuses and loss beyond imagination, she has an exacting eye and a lust for life. She’s always been a character that I’ve viewed in contradictions. One moment she is zipping around Dublin without a care in the world, her emotions pouring out of her and the next moment she is shut off from everyone around her. After HV, I think I finally understand her and why it had to be this tenth book in the series where things clicked into place for me.Some may think that there is a little bit of deus ex machina at play, towards the end of the book, but Dani has been through her fair share of suffering and sacrifice in order for the ending to be the exact type of ending that the book should have had.This was a story about growing up, family, love and belonging. It was a story about grasping on to the things that you want in life, but also seeking and owning the things that you have to work hard for - the things you have to earn the right to deserve, where the pay-off is so much sweeter. And finally, it was a story about finding your match, mate, the other part of your soul and having to work on understanding and loving yourself to perfect clarity so that those two pieces could finally fit together without the fissures that were there before.This was not the book I was expecting, but I’m so damn happy that it was the book I got.

This book did not disappoint... more information on Dani and Ryodan come up and the depth of his feelings for her, the unconditional love her has for her floors me every time.We have always been more in Dani's head than in Ryodan's but his ability to love her no questions asked and no matter what even if it means that he may have to let her go... touch deep in my soul.I just want to know what is next and what is happening to Mac ... also want Lor to find love ... just don't know if it will be in the cards.Worst bit is that I will have to wait now to know how the story will end...

This is the latest book in the Fever series and focuses on our flame-haired girl Dani 'Mega' O'Malley and the sexy Ryodan. Thrilling, emotional, contemplative, dreamlike and delectably quotable, High Voltage combines edge-of-your-seat storytelling intermingled with intensely still moments that are so beautiful they will squeeze your soul. It's full of Karen Moning's sharp, clever wit, those slick bits of writing typical in all the Fever books that make you laugh out loud. No spoilers here, bookworms - if you want to know the story, read it. I highly recommend it.

I love the Fever series, but i felt a little flat once I had finished HV it wasn’t the epic story I was hoping for. KMM stated Ryodan would eclipse Barron’s but for me this didn't happen, the relationship/romance felt rushed. I was glad Dani got her HEA but wished for a more substantial story.