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Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, Book 4) (edição: 2003)

de Sherrilyn Kenyon (Autor)

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Zarek's Point of View:
Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.
Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.
Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.
Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?

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Título:Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, Book 4)
Autores:Sherrilyn Kenyon (Autor)
Informação:St. Martin's Paperbacks (2003), Edition: 1st, 368 pages
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def the best thus far. ( )
  aeryn0 | Jul 23, 2023 |
Tras 900 años de exilio en las áridas tierras de Alaska, Zarek, el cazador oscuro, regresa a la civilización por un tiempo. Durante ese periodo, logra cabrear tanto a Artemisa y Dioniso que éstos acaban exigiendo su muerte. Pero el líder de los cazadores oscuros, Acheron, insiste en que tenga un juicio justo.
  Natt90 | Dec 9, 2022 |
At last.....another Dark-Hunter book that I could really sink my teeth into (pun intended;-)). I had greatly enjoyed the first book of the series, Fantasy Lover, but the stories in between that book and Dance with the Devil had left me feeling underwhelmed and less than satisfied. As I suspected it might, Dance with the Devil gave me a meatier tale with two well-developed characters that I could totally root for and who were very relatable, as well as getting back to some stronger relationship building. Even though the story took place within a matter of days, much like the previous books, the connection between Zarek and Astrid was more palpable and consequently more believable to me, because they actually spent large swaths of time virtually alone together, during which they were able to communicate on a fairly deep level. Their communication wasn't always of a direct nature, since Zarek was bound by the Dark-Hunter code which forbade him from telling anyone about who or what he was. Still, I thought that the author used a very creative solution for getting around that by having Astrid join Zarek in his dreams, where she was able to see the things he dreamed about (nightmares really), and they could talk about some things that he wouldn't be able to discuss when he was awake. It also provided the opportunity for Astrid to give Zarek some much-needed love and kindness in a “safe” environment, as well as a couple more steamy love scenes than would have been possible otherwise. I also liked how, in the dreams, Astrid gifted Zarek with a few small childhood pleasures that he had been harshly denied in his human life. I just think that the hero and heroine being together and interacting in more than just a sexual way for a large part of the book really helped to solidify their burgeoning love for one another.

Zarek definitely earned a place at the top of my most tortured heroes list. I've seen other readers liken him to Zsadist from J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and after reading this book, I would have to agree that it is an apt comparison. Zarek's torment was somewhat different from Zsadist's, but no less inhumane and cruel. What was truly heartbreaking to me about it was when I discovered through a bit of research that some Roman slaves really were treated that badly. Sherrilyn Kenyon certainly did her homework on that one. Even in the last book, Night Embrace, I could tell that there was a lot of depth lurking beneath the surface of Zarek's gruff exterior and harsh words, and he certainly didn't disappoint me in this story. Inside, he has a sensitive, compassionate heart and especially around Astrid, he is extremely tender and gentle. He was strong enough to live through 2000 years of loneliness, torture and betrayal, but no matter how brutally he was treated, his tormentors were never quite able to kill that part of him that longed to love and be loved. He just buried it very deeply inside, where I'm not sure even he realized it still existed, making it a challenge for Astrid to find and unlock it. The only thing about Zarek which I would have liked to know that wasn't told, is exactly how he became a Dark-Hunter and what his act of vengeance was. Typically, it seems that the Dark-Hunters were warriors in their human life, but Zarek was a lowly slave. This left me wondering why Artemis decided to grant him immortality, but this part of his backstory was never explored. Otherwise, Zarek was a wonderful character who has become one of my favorite heroes.

I knew after reading about Zarek in Night Embrace that he would need a strong, patient heroine to help him overcome his past, and in my opinion, Ms. Kenyon wrote the perfect mate for him. Astrid is very intuitive and understanding of Zarek, instinctively knowing that he isn't the bad person everyone thinks him to be. I loved that she never took his barbs and sarcasm personally, but realized it was just part of the armor he used to protect that most fragile piece of himself, his heart. This was wonderful, because it meant that there were no silly misunderstandings between them. She also exhibited some bravery in staying by Zarek's side to keep him from being killed by the gods, even though by doing so, she was endangering her own life. Additionally, she showed determination by not giving up on finding out the truth about what happened to Zarek's village, which nearly everyone thought he was responsible for decimating 900 years ago. Overall, she was just a warm, kind, gentle and loving heroine who was exactly the kind of woman Zarek needed in his life.

Dance with the Devil had a fairly broad secondary character palette. Acheron and Artemis returned from previous books, and readers get to know Ash even better. Ash played a strong role in this book, and the depth that was added to his character made him all the more lovable, but still an enigma that leaves me wondering exactly who and what he is. Acheron's little demon companion, Simi, is introduced in this book, and she is mostly cute and endearing, although I will admit that she talks a little too much for my taste. She is a child-like creature who has stream of consciousness dialog, basically no filter between her brain and her mouth, but her heart is definitely in the right place. There are a number of other new characters who were introduced in Dance with the Devil as well including Jess aka Sundown who is Zarek's friend and the first cowboy Dark-Hunter; Sasha, Astrid's Katagari (Were-Hunter) wolf companion; Syra, the first female Dark-Hunter to grace the series; Spawn, the first Apollite Dark-Hunter, and M'Adoc, a Dream-Hunter. There was also a brief mention of D'Alerian, another Dream-Hunter who appeared in Night Pleasures, and several assorted squires. Some of these characters were quite intriguing, but unfortunately, I'm not aware of any of them appearing in their own books as of yet.

While I did enjoy Dance with the Devil a lot, especially when compared with some of the previous books in the series, it wasn't absolutely perfect for me. The author seems to have a habit of throwing supernatural powers into the story for the sake of convenience, and Dance with the Devil unfortunately was no exception. It just wasn't as pronounced in this book as in past ones which made it more palatable. I was also able to take it a little bit better because there were no human characters who were being afforded these powers either. Ms. Kenyon also seems to enjoy creating lots of new characters, as is evidenced above, which usually means new mythology as well, but again unlike previous books, she managed to weave most of these elements in without bringing the story to a screeching halt to do it, which I greatly appreciated. The last thing that was a little bothersome to me was the ending. There was certainly some excitement in the climax, but things just seemed to peter out a little too quickly. Maybe it was because the bad guy wasn't quite as bad as he seemed, so I didn't get the satisfaction of his comeuppance. Also, the final romantic scenes between Zarek and Astrid, while quite happy, seemed to be a little lacking and I felt they needed a bit more zing to them. Overall though, my complaints are pretty minor and didn't detract much from my overall enjoyment of the novel. Dance with the Devil still managed to earn a place on my keeper shelf and has definitely reinvigorated my interest in the Dark-Hunter series which I now look forward to continuing in the future. There are currently 25 novels and short stories (#26 is due to be released in August) in the Dark-Hunter series with Dance with the Devil being the sixth. A complete list of all the books and their recommended reading order can be found on Sherrilyn Kenyon's website.

A Dark-Hunter Christmas – This is a short 16-page bonus novella that can be found in the back of Dance with the Devil, but I'm not sure if it is in every edition. The story is that of Gallagher, a relatively young Dark-Hunter (only about 100 years), who was newly introduced for this tale. Readers will get to see yet another side of Acheron and Simi that adds a bit more depth to their characters, and also get a brief visit with a bunch of the Were-Hunters from Sanctuary as well as Tabitha (Seize the Night). I don't know if Gallagher will play a part in any future Dark-Hunter stories or if he might someday get his own, but I felt like I got to know him well enough to think that he would make a good hero. Overall, this was just a quick, heartwarming holiday-themed read that emphasizes the importance of family and how people don't necessarily have to be related by blood to consider themselves family. For some reason this novella is no longer listed in the recommended reading order for the Dark-Hunter series on Sherrilyn Kenyon's website. I know of one other story that disappeared from the chronology which is now included in another full-length novel, so I'm not sure if that's what happened to this story as well or not. Rating: ****1/2 ( )
  mom2lnb | Oct 8, 2022 |
Zarek of Moesia has never had an easy day in his life. He was the child of a slave and the Roman Senator Gaius Magnus. His mother gave him to a slave to kill when he was first born but the slave took pity on him and gave him to his father but his father used him as a whipping boy for his legitimate children. Any time one of them did something wrong, Zarek would be whipped. They disfigured him so badly that one leg was shorter than the other and he was almost blind. His father finally paid a slaver to take him. The slaver used him to clean out the cesspits because he was so disfigured no one wanted to be around him.

When he was killed, he became a Dark-Hunter. Acheron took away his disfigurement and scars and made him whole again. That was over two thousand years ago. Nine hundred years ago he was banished to Alaska for doing something terrible. He only remembers bits and pieces, the village he protected on fire, people of all ages dead and an old crone dying and telling him he did this to them.
In Alaska, he lived alone for nine hundred years. Unable to go out in daylight when the summer sometimes had no night, he was stuck in his cabin starving and in winter, freezing.

Because of his life, Zarek has a bad attitude. He is the epitome of antisocial. He hates everyone and doesn’t hesitate to show it. Recently, he was granted a short reprieve from Alaska to help out in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. He ended up in a lot of trouble thanks to some trouble-making gods who were up to no good. Now, the goddess Artemis wants him dead. She has unleashed Thanatos to kill him but when Acheron finds out, he makes a deal with her to call off Thanatos until Zarek is judged by the goddess Themis. Themis chooses her daughter, Astrid, to judge Zarek. She’s given two weeks to judge Zarek. If it takes less time then she can come home early. Artemis is happy because in all of history Astrid has never found anyone innocent. Acheron trusts Astrid to do the right things.

On the flight back home, he overheard the Squire, Mike, piloting the helicopter talking over the radio. He didn’t think Zarek could hear him since Zarek was in the back with thick steel separating them. Zarek already knew that the god Dionysius had paid Mike to lighten the windows and let the sun shine in on Zarek so he could burn up and die. The helicopter came equipped with windows that darkened to keep out the sun. He could hear another Squire asking Mike if he did it and Mike said that he decided not to because the Blood Rite Squires were going to kill him. He said, “Don’t worry. I’m going to dump him out and leave him for the others to track down, then get my butt out of Alaska faster than you can say ‘Rumpelstiltskin’” I assume Blood Rite Squires kill rogue Dark-Hunters.

When they land, Mike and Zarek get out. Zarek gets on his snowmobile and says, “Mike.” And when Mike looks, he says, “Rumpelstiltskin” then throws a grenade under the helicopter, and races off leaving Mike throwing a fit over Zarek ruining a twenty-three million dollar Sikorsky helicopter

When Zarek rides his snowmobile into town to get a new generator for his cabin, he gets a big surprise…well, not too big of a surprise. He knew the Squires would try to kill him but he didn’t expect the Daimon on steroids nor that his friend, Jess aka Sundown, someone he met in the Dark-Hunter chat rooms online and the only other Dark-Hunter who would speak to him, would be there along with the Squires. He saw the Squires who all shot at him and he saw Sundown and then a Daimon started beating on him. This Daimon was unlike any other he had ever seen. He said his name was Thanatos, meaning ‘death’, and Artemis sent him after him. Someone shot him in the back with a shotgun and he thinks it was Sundown. He thinks Artemis lifted the ban where if a Dark-Hunter hurts another Dark-Hunter, they feel the exact pain and have the same damage. Meanwhile, Thanatos is practically killing Zarek.

He runs and finally loses everyone but he is so exhausted and beat up that he collapses in the snow by a cabin. He wakes up four days later in a comfortable bed and a warm home. He has been rescued by a beautiful tall blind woman and her pet wolf.

Astrid chooses to be blind while judging anyone because eyes can be deceiving. She has a Were-Hunter wolf named Sasha who she can touch when she wants to see through his eyes if necessary. She finds Zarek in the snow outside her cabin and brought him in and tended his wounds. He’s slept for four days so she only has ten days to judge him.

Although Astrid rescued Zarek, his antisocial ways and his suspiciousness can’t be helped. He is super rude and snarly towards her and the wolf…well, the wolf deserves it since he is always growling at Zarek but Astrid is nothing but kind and patient to him so she doesn’t deserve it. All Zarek wants to do is leave so that whatever is after him doesn’t hurt her or the wolf and because he is just an asshole who likes to be alone. But Astrid has made sure a blizzard is outside so that he can’t leave.

To understand him more, Astrid calls in M’Adoc, an Oneroi Dream-Hunter, who gives her some sleeping potions so she can enter Zarek’s dreams. In the dreams, she finds out a lot about his past and it ain’t pretty. His dreams are of his past and all nightmares so she puts herself in the dreams so he can have a good dream. They end up having sex in one of the dreams.

Meanwhile, Jess learns that Thanatos is a Daimon with superpowers. Artemis created Thanatos from a Daimon. She made him to kill Dark-Hunters, thinking she could control him. He’s supercharged and can walk in daylight. He can also summon Apollites and Daimons to come to him from hundreds of miles all around. He’s like a beacon and none can resist coming to him. Two other Dark-Hunters, Bjorn and Syra, have found their way to Alaska because they were following large groups of Daimons who were traveling to Alaska.

Jess isn’t there to hurt Zarek. He’s there to help him and he suspects one of the Squires named Otto is there for the same reason. He and the other two Dark-Hunters follow the Squires to Zarek’s cabin. While they are there, Thanatos shows up and stabs Bjorn with a strange-looking golden knife where his Dark-Hunter brand is and Bjorn disintegrates. Then another Dark-Hunter named Spawn shows up and helps everyone get away. Spawn is almost more hated than Zarek because he was an Apollite in his human life.

Jess wakes Zarek and Astrid up and tells them about Thanatos and that he is on his way to kill them. Thanatos wants to kill Astrid because 900 years ago, Zarek supposedly killed Thanatos’ wife and he wants to take away something that Zarek loves. Now, Zarek has to find a way to save Astrid from Thanatos who cannot be killed by anyone except for Acheron.

Even though I had read this story before, I did not remember anything about Thanatos. It is weird what my mind chooses to remember from the stories I read. I remembered the love story between Astrid and Zarek but just the basics. The strangest thing is that Zarek is one of my favorite characters from the series so I would have thought that I would remember more but I didn’t.

This book was yummy all the way! It is definitely the best so far in the series. I am glad I re-read it.

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  dragonlion | Jul 30, 2022 |
Este livro é sobre o Zerek e Astrid. Depois do Zerek ter cometido os erros do livro anterior foi mandado para longe dos humanos e Artémis decidiu que não queria um Dark-Hunter tão desobediente e pouco contolável e decide que está na hora de o matar. No entanto, a Astrid pede que lhe deêm mais uma hipotese e que ela seja a pessoa a julgar a sua sentença.

Para mim, foi o melhor livro até agora. O destino do Zerek não foi nada fácil e foi mesmo interessante a descascar os momentos dolorosos da vida dele para chegar onde ele está. ( )
  Hanna_Rybchynska | Apr 29, 2022 |
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Thriller. HTML:

Zarek's Point of View:
Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.
Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.
Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.
Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?

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