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Marked #3.5
Eve of Sin City
Sin City - Las Vegas - is home to humans and Infernals of all sorts: the good, the bad, and the ugly.... If you ask Evangeline Hollis, "good" is in short supply, "ugly" might be amusing, but "bad" is most definitely her business. Eve is a Mark, a heavenly bounty hunter, and Las Vegas is her territory.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2010
About the author
Sylvia Day
111 books123k followersAcclaimed for her signature emotionally charged storytelling and the psychological complexity of her characters, Sylvia Day is a number one bestselling author in twenty-nine countries, with translations in forty-one languages and over twenty million copies of her books in print. Day is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, #1 Sunday Times, #1 Globe and Mail, #1 Der Spiegel, and #1 international bestselling author of over twenty award-winning novels, including six Sunday Times, ten New York Times and thirteen USA Today bestsellers. Visit the author at sylviaday.com
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July 23, 2010
A great read! If your a fan of S.J Day's Marked series, then you have to read this short story. I was sure Eve of Chaos would be the last book, but I'm so glad I was wrong. Even though Eve of Sin City is only 38 pages long, it was awesome. Eve, Caine and Abel are one of my favorite love triangles ever, and it was good to see them it action again. I have a feeling this won't be the last story in the series, because Satan isn't through with Eve just yet. I'm excited to read more.. what a tease!
March 11, 2013
Finally- Eve gets to use her interior decorating skills and still kick some infernal butt.
The story is short but good. Leaves us wanting more. Especially what Sammael's up too, why he seems attracted to Eve (both of them), just like the brothers...
Curiously free of sex, though...
Let's hope Sylvia can persuade Penguin to continue this saga at some point. It is obviously a story that means a lot to her, and from what I can see on her Facebook page; to her fans as well. This book series is 2nd most requested on her FB page. (Only rivalled by her Crossfire books) I totally agree, this is a story worth continuing!
So Penguin, give her time to continue this story, pretty please?
The story is short but good. Leaves us wanting more. Especially what Sammael's up too, why he seems attracted to Eve (both of them), just like the brothers...
Curiously free of sex, though...
Let's hope Sylvia can persuade Penguin to continue this saga at some point. It is obviously a story that means a lot to her, and from what I can see on her Facebook page; to her fans as well. This book series is 2nd most requested on her FB page. (Only rivalled by her Crossfire books) I totally agree, this is a story worth continuing!
So Penguin, give her time to continue this story, pretty please?
October 11, 2011
Meh, this was just a like a little deleted scene that really is just for those desperate for more of Eve and her standard interactions with Alec and Reed. Her hunt doesn't even require any of her normal out of the box thinking. I think this might be after the end of the series since she is wearing a ring, but I was expecting a change in her life from the ending of Eve of Warfare, so maybe I am wrong in the timeline.
August 11, 2010
Where is the next book??? The "Eve of Chaos" left a cliffhanger and this one acknowledges it, like, WHY IS THERE A RING ON HER LEFT HAND? and did the one line in this short novella tell? WHERE IS THE NEXT BOOK????
September 9, 2010
Oh, wow. Sometimes short stories just might give you insight into a new possibility in a series. This one is one of those short stories.
Interesting plot and arc, interesting characters (especially Alec Cain *hubba hubba hubba*)...I just might start looking into this series for real.
Interesting plot and arc, interesting characters (especially Alec Cain *hubba hubba hubba*)...I just might start looking into this series for real.
March 8, 2013
I love the Marked series. Wish there was more out for the series. But why does the vamp in this story remind me of Bones.
May 30, 2019
Eve of Sin City is an epilogue short story that takes places after Sylvia Day's Marked trilogy. I hadn't read the series yet, but I'm familiar enough with Sylvia Day's style of PNR to expect a decent read.
And it was decent. Considering I didn't know the characters or their backgrounds, I didn't really have any difficulties in following the story, which involved one evening for Eve as she comes back from being benched from her demon bounty-hunting duties. I found it interesting that she's in an apparent love triangle between two brothers, Cain and Abel. Yes, those brothers. Interested enough that I will try to track down copies of the Marked series and give it a go.
August 20, 2015
I am not starting another series by Sylvia Day until I know it is completed. I have read Crossfire,Dream Guardians and now the Marked Series. Each one ends with some level of cliff hanger and then she doesn't write anything additionally for YEARS. I understand that this is her livelihood, but I'd rather read someone that isn't in constant negotiations with her publisher. I don't think she has a completed series.
June 29, 2012
The only reason this book is rated lower than the others is because this story was so short and it did not answer any questions/situations from the previous books. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and hope Sylvia returns to this series soon!
June 12, 2015
I truly do love this series. All though this book felt a little out of place, I really enjoyed it overall. I love the characters of Eve, Cain and Abel. Please Penguin books, let Ms. Day continue this beloved series!!!
October 23, 2016
Another great story!
It was far too short but because I love the whole series I won't knock off any points, but I still feel as though there should be at least one more full length novel to bring to conclusion the relationship between Eve and the brothers!
It was far too short but because I love the whole series I won't knock off any points, but I still feel as though there should be at least one more full length novel to bring to conclusion the relationship between Eve and the brothers!
February 13, 2021
Okay, to continue my feelings on these last two novellas. I have ABSOLUTELY no idea why this story is labeled as the last novella (this is marked as 3.5 and the novella before this is 3.25). Why you ask? Why doesn't this make sense? I'm so glad you asked......
*******************Spoilers ahead - well, spoilers for the novella 3.25 Eve of Warfare******
Okay. In the last novella, it ends with Alec asking Eve to marry him. She accepts. They are made mortal for some very stupid reason that makes absolutely no sense. But, because they are mortal, they talk about trying to have a child. Okay. If this was the end, even though it wasn't a GREAT ending, it would at least have given the reader (and by reader, I mean me) a warm fuzzy feeling to think about Alec and Eve heading into the sunset.
So what the heck is this novella for? There is NO mention of a baby. There is no mention of an engagement. No mention of a marriage. Where are we in the timeline? At the end of the novel size books, Alec is an archangel and therefore incapable of loving Eve. This changes in novella 3.25. In THIS novella, there is no mention of archangel powers and he seems more like the "old" Alec. So....where is the baby? Are they still married (the ceremony was completed in novella 3.25)? There is still the mention of the competition between Alec and Reed. Why in the world would they still be competing if she's married? Am I the only one who is confused?
To say that this bothered me would be an understatement. I really enjoyed the trilogy and the story of Eve, Alec and Reed. Was it my favorite of all time? Of course not, not even close. But, it completely changes the entire dynamic of the series with the last two novellas. It was like someone just threw them out there. I would have rather just ended at book 3.
Book 3.25 was also a possible place to create a nice, if inconsistent ending for the series. But, that was not what we were given, so I guess it is what it is.
*******************Spoilers ahead - well, spoilers for the novella 3.25 Eve of Warfare******
Okay. In the last novella, it ends with Alec asking Eve to marry him. She accepts. They are made mortal for some very stupid reason that makes absolutely no sense. But, because they are mortal, they talk about trying to have a child. Okay. If this was the end, even though it wasn't a GREAT ending, it would at least have given the reader (and by reader, I mean me) a warm fuzzy feeling to think about Alec and Eve heading into the sunset.
So what the heck is this novella for? There is NO mention of a baby. There is no mention of an engagement. No mention of a marriage. Where are we in the timeline? At the end of the novel size books, Alec is an archangel and therefore incapable of loving Eve. This changes in novella 3.25. In THIS novella, there is no mention of archangel powers and he seems more like the "old" Alec. So....where is the baby? Are they still married (the ceremony was completed in novella 3.25)? There is still the mention of the competition between Alec and Reed. Why in the world would they still be competing if she's married? Am I the only one who is confused?
To say that this bothered me would be an understatement. I really enjoyed the trilogy and the story of Eve, Alec and Reed. Was it my favorite of all time? Of course not, not even close. But, it completely changes the entire dynamic of the series with the last two novellas. It was like someone just threw them out there. I would have rather just ended at book 3.
Book 3.25 was also a possible place to create a nice, if inconsistent ending for the series. But, that was not what we were given, so I guess it is what it is.
April 5, 2019
I feel like there was absolutely no point to this book. It didn't continue anything on from the first novella or any of the books. This series needs to be done, it had the potential to be so great but it was only okay and this novella did nothing to sway my opinion on this series. I'm glad to be done.
Also, I've said it before in other reviews, whoever edited her books and published them, did a horrible job. So many errors and inconsistencies and repetitive information. If you've been following the series, WE DON'T NEED THE SAME INFORMATION EVERY SINGLE BOOK.
Also, I've said it before in other reviews, whoever edited her books and published them, did a horrible job. So many errors and inconsistencies and repetitive information. If you've been following the series, WE DON'T NEED THE SAME INFORMATION EVERY SINGLE BOOK.
March 20, 2018
I need more. Why does it have to end like that. Please, please, PLEASE Sylvia Day write more. I am not finished with Cain and Eve.
This was only a very short read but it was still so good. It has left us wondering how things ended up Cain and Eve after ‘Eve of Warfare’. Obviously they ares till together but did Eve and Cain get any little gifts from the short mortal time?
I will be keeping a close eye to see if any new books come out for this series.
This was only a very short read but it was still so good. It has left us wondering how things ended up Cain and Eve after ‘Eve of Warfare’. Obviously they ares till together but did Eve and Cain get any little gifts from the short mortal time?
I will be keeping a close eye to see if any new books come out for this series.
May 12, 2017
Meh. Not exciting. Confusing too as the story is somewhat incongruent with how the first novella leaves off. Would have rather jumped into the continuation of that story instead of this non-sequitur. SJD really needs to find a way to give the series the ending it deserves. This isn't it.
May 4, 2018
Eve is in Vegas, the archangels still messing with her and Satan sends one of his infernals to
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September 12, 2019
Short or what!
Where is the rest. Really felt short changed. What's the point of posting a review. There is no story. Bye
Where is the rest. Really felt short changed. What's the point of posting a review. There is no story. Bye
October 25, 2019
Overall, these novellas were great! This being the last one I read, left me with a wanting of more! I wish she continues this series! Every last word is worth reading!
February 12, 2024
I really enjoyed it, but it was such a tease. I’d love more Marked books! Why end on a cliffhanger? 😫
October 16, 2016
Fun story, and intriguing enough view of the world to try another book or two in the series. Stands alone just fine.
May 14, 2013
This was a freebie read on the author's website. It was pretty good and the first I've read of this series. I was a little confused at first (terminology) but got the point pretty soon. I liked the characters and am definitely interested in reading more of these books. This would be something that I would think would be best read in order because of the referrals to things that had already happened. It started a little slower but was interesting and kept me in the story until I got to the action, then it was page turning and ended with me wanting to read more and see what happens next. I wouldn't mind reading this again for a quick read (one sitting) and I liked the paranormal aspect. Enjoy
June 27, 2014
a bit disappointed that the book was so short! if your going to do a write up to finish it at least finish it. I loved all the marked series and have re-read it a few times and still love it but this just leaves us hanging a bit longer and is there going to be another book to finish it all?
August 1, 2010
A fun little story back in the world that I grew to love while reading these books. I wish there were going to be more.
December 1, 2011
This is way to short, it should have been part of a longer book. It should have been free being only 28 pages. Still it was a good read.
January 19, 2012
Essential for fans of the "Marked" series
February 14, 2015
Another Tor.com short story.
This story is part of a larger arc which takes place in many novels. Because of that, and the heavy faux Christian mythology, I didn`t really like this one.
This story is part of a larger arc which takes place in many novels. Because of that, and the heavy faux Christian mythology, I didn`t really like this one.
February 28, 2013
This was ok. I wish instead of these little short stories she's just write another book! I want more Cain & Abel!
March 17, 2013
Again, would be nice if they let you know this was only a Novella at the start
April 16, 2013
Must admit, I really enjoyed this series but wasn't sure what the point of this one was...is she continuing on with the series? I'm confused.
June 10, 2013
Well that was very disappointing. Very short (even for a novella) and barely mentioned the events of Eve of Warfare. I am thinking it must be a set up for the next book in the series.
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