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Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers
Series: Georgina Kincaid #3
Published by Tantor Audio on October 26, 2021
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 9 hours, 53 minutes
Format: Audiobook
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First, Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men, can't have sex with her gorgeous bestselling author boyfriend Seth Mortensen--in case she inadvertently kills him. Second, Georgina's under demonic orders to mentor the new (and surprisingly inept) succubus on the block. Third, someone's manipulating her dreams, draining her energy and supplying eerie visions of her future.
Georgina seeks answers from Dante, a dream interpreter with ties to the underworld, but his flirtatious charm only leaves her more confused--especially as the situation with Seth reaches a crisis point. Georgina needs to rein in her out-of-control love life and go toe-to-toe with an enemy capable of wreaking serious havoc among mankind. Otherwise, Georgina, and the entire mortal world, may never sleep easy again.
As I read more of the Georgina Kincaid series, I learn more about her past. Discussing this with Berls at Because Reading, who is buddy listening to it with me, we just don’t get it. We find out Georgina is from the 5th century. How can we have a 1600 year old young adult? I totally feel her and relate to her emotions, but acting on them is immature. She’s only going to have more difficulties if she continues this way.
I like Georgina and want her to do well and be happy. She has some great friends and I felt bad when they pointed out she doesn’t learn because it’s true. She’s very smart as she figures out things in the supernatural world. But some things, how does she not know after all these years? Possibly with less travel and communications until recently, she didn’t get to mix much with other supernaturals. Now they can congregate more in cities where it’s also easier to be anonymous when one doesn’t age.
It was easy and fun to be back in the world as I began reading Succubus Dreams.  I partly guessed the villains here but not everything. I am anxious to see where things go next because the ending here is sad.
Narration:
I have totally settled with this narrator as Georgina. I enjoyed her performance of both males and females and they were comfortable to hear.  I was able to listen at my normal 1.5x speed.
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About Richelle Mead
Richelle Mead is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington where she works on her three series full-time: Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy.
A life-long reader, Richelle has always loved mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses. She’s a self-professed coffee addict and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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- 22-COYER
couldn’t help but chuckle when i read she could have sex with everyone but the one she really wants
Yeah. She has to have sex to live but she takes a bit of life from the ones she has sex with so she wouldn’t have sex with the good guy she loves. It’s messed up. Surprisingly, there isn’t that much sex in the books.
Yeah, it’d be hard to tolerate a character acting immature when they’re so old! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the series despite that.
It’s weird, but other than the immaturity I am enjoying the series.
It is kind of weird that she is so old but acting like a teenager. I do hope to tackle this series at some point.
Luckily, there is so much else with learning about the world and mystery type stuff that I can enjoy it anyway.
A 1600 year old Young Adult! Great review Anne, I’m glad you’re still enjoying this series.
Thank you Wendy. It’s got some quirks.
This was one of my first ever UF series! It’s been years since I’ve read it (almost 10, I think?) I remember loving it but being so frustrated and heart-sick over Georgina and Seth! Their relationship throughout the series put me through the wringer and I hated so many of her decisions… I think I may need a re-read at some point soon! It would be nice to re-visit some of the older series.
I hear you Nicci. That’s why I’m doing my Read-alongs each year, either to get to series I haven’t yet read or reread old favorites like Kate Daniels, Mercy Thompson, Cat & Bones, Harry Dresden. But I’ve found new series I really love like the Hollows, Alex Verus and Psy-Changling. So it’s bee n a good idea for me.
A 1600 year old young adult? That stretches the imagination I’m sure!
It’s trying my patience for sure.
I never did pick up this series when I came out, but I did love a succubus series from Jill Myles. Now I want to go back and re-read… I wonder if it’s held up with time.
I always wanted to read this one and so when the audio rereleased I decided it was a good time. I’m buddy reading with Berls which makes it even more fun.
Too bad about the immature character, but aside from that, this sounds like a very entertaining read.
Yes I hope she grows now. So far we have learned more about her and had a few adventures.
Seth is my favorite beta boy. I really enjoyed this series, it had its issues but I loved how it eventually turned out in the end.
Well it’s good to know it all turns out well in the end.
I had such a good time with this series on audio. Lovely review Anne.
Thank you! I’m starting the next one today which looks to be the longest one. I’ve wanted to read it for a long time.
I read the first two and liked them. I think I bought this one and it is probably in my tbr that’s literally over a thousand on my Kindle. I’m not sure why I didn’t go on other than something else tempted me instead.
I’m listening to the next one Succubus Heat and wow things are happening. I think it will be a favorite for me in the series so far.