Sweet Vernal Zephyr

Succubus Shadows
A Georgina Kincaid Novel
by Richelle Mead

Georgina Kincaid has formidable powers. Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting into any human form she desires, walking in heels that would cripple mere mortals—all child’s play to a succubus like her.

Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend’s wedding is a different story. Georgina isn’t sure which is worse—that Seth is marrying another woman, or that Georgina has to run all over Seattle trying on bridesmaid dresses. Still, there are distractions. Georgina’s roommate, Roman, is cluttering her apartment with sexual tension. Then there’s Simone, the new succubus in town, who’s intent on corrupting Seth.

But the real danger lies in the mysterious force that’s visiting her thoughts, trying to draw her into a dark, otherworldly realm. Sooner or later, Georgina knows she’ll be too weak to resist. And when that happens, she’ll discover who she can trust, who she can’t—and that Hell is far from the worst place to spend eternity…

• Striking but I don't care for it. That is not how Georgina looks in my head.
• Fits well with the rest of the covers in the series.
• Typography allows the author's name to meld into the background but still be prominent, just not overpowering the title. Nice hierarchical placement.

PARANORMALITY

• Succubus
• Vampires
• Imps
• Demons
• Angel
• Oneiroi

SEXUALITY

• M/F

REVIEW

• Georgina realizes the constant repetition of her existance, a circle - the same things happening over and over again.


• She even admits to the bleakness of her state on page 26, "Yes, my life was a never-ending spiral, doomed to repeat the same patterns of annoying immortal threats—and miserable romantic situations."


• Extensive backstory, we learn a lot about Georgina's past, even stories that we have read in previous books. They are not repeated word for word and retold to fit tight within the context.


• We are given hope and a possible HEA near the end, then reality and doubt intrudes. Just proving the quote above true once again. But that one snippet of happiness is why we keep on reading, isn't it?


• Once again I am looking forward to the next book with both trepidation and lust.

Read an excerpt HERE.

Georgina Kincaid reading order

Succubus Blues (reviewed)

Succubus on Top (reviewed)

Succubus Dreams (reviewed)

Succubus Heat (reviewed)

Succubus Shadows (reviewed)

Succubus #6 (untitled and unknown release date)

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Sweet nightmares...

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Georgina Kincaid has been a bad, bad succubus...

…which should be a good thing. But lately, thanks to her foul mood over breaking up with bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, she’s been so wicked that Seattle’s über-demon Jerome, decides to “outsource” Georgina to a rival—and have her spy for him in the process.

Being exiled to the frozen north—okay, Vancouver—and leaving Seth in the cozy clutches of his new girlfriend is unpleasant enough. Then Jerome is kidnapped, and all immortals under his control mysteriously lose their powers. One bright spot: with her life-sucking ability gone, there’s nothing to keep Georgina from getting down and dirty with Seth—nothing apart from his girlfriend that is. Now, as the supernatural population starts turning on itself, a newly mortal Georgina must rescue her boss and figure out who’s been playing them—or all hell will break loose…

• Demons
• Angels
• Vampires
• Succubi
• Magicians

• M/F

• Vulnerability reins again.


• A crack appears in Jerome's armor, spread open a bit further after learning in past books that he had a wife he loved. I begin to feel sympathy for him, alone forever...


• Do we have to bare witness to Georgina being emotionally traumatized every single story?!


• All of her unattainable dreams are suddenly possible and she tastes them!


• A mysterious benefactor shadows her. I waiver between possible characters and actually manage to guess it correctly!


• Will Seth forever torment her, FOREVER or will she drag him down to hell with her?


• At least it all ends with a tiny bit of hope—to suck you into the next book, Succubus Shadows available March 30th.

Read an excerpt HERE.

Georgina Kincaid reading order

Succubus Blues (reviewed)

Succubus on Top (reviewed)

Succubus Dreams (reviewed)

Succubus Heat (reviewed)

Succubus Shadows (reviewed)

Succubus #6 (untitled and unknown release date)

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Sweet daydreams...

Some days, a girl just can't catch a break...

…especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men. First there’s her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels. It’s not just that they can’t have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him (generally a turn-off for most guys). Lately, even spending time together is a challenge. Seth's obsessed with finishing his latest novel, and Georgina's under demonic orders to mentor the new (and surprisingly inept) succubus on the block.

Then there are the dreams. Someone, or something, is preying on Georgina at night, 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 crisis point. Now Georgina faces a double challenge—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…

• Succubi
• Demon
• Angels
• Imps
• Vampires
• Chaos

Succubus #6 (untitled and unknown release date)

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Georgina Kincaid's job sucks. Literally.

Love hurts, and no one knows it better than Georgina Kincaid. If she so much as kisses her new boyfriend, she’ll drain his life force. Georgina is a succubus—a demon who draws her power from other men’s pleasure. Admittedly, the shapeshifting and immortality perks are terrific, and yes, Georgina did choose to join the ranks of hell centuries ago. But it seems completely unfair that a she-demon whose purpose is seduction can’t get hot and heavy with the one mortal who knows and accepts her for who she is.

It’s not just her personal life that’s in chaos. Doug, Georgina’s co-worker at a local bookstore, has been exhibiting bizarre behavior, and Georgina suspects that something far more demonic than double espressos is at work. She could use help finding out, but Bastien, an irresistibly charming incubus and her best immortal friend, is preoccupied in the suburbs with corrupting an ultra-conservative talk radio star—and giving Georgina some highly distracting come-hither vibes. Georgina is going to have to work solo on this one—and fast because soon, Doug’s life won’t be the only one on the line…

• Succubus
• Incubus
• Vampires
• Demons
• Angel
• god
• Imp

• M/F
• F/F
• Date Rape

• Sucked right in from Succubus Blues.


• A focus on the meat of relationships, not the sex. Sex is there; but so is honesty, trust & heartbreak.


• Georgina is back to her esteemed professional succubus ways, her prowess exploited by those around her.


• Old friend Bast shows up in town and through a combination of lust and friendship, screws Georgina over royally.


• Strange goings ons with her mortal friends entice her to investigate much larger affairs.


• Once again she is reminded that she is NOT the biggest fish in the pond, and yet manages to come out intact.


• Seth is an understated hero. He appears to be a door mat, but simply picks his battles. His capacity for love and understanding surpasses everything expected. His quiet thoughtfulness keeps you on edge, always wondering what is going on in his head.


• The final scene blew my mind - perfect.

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