I honestly didn't expect to feel such sympathy for Warner but as more and more of his past is revealed, I started traveling those what if roads in my I honestly didn't expect to feel such sympathy for Warner but as more and more of his past is revealed, I started traveling those what if roads in my head and looking for ways that he could join Juliette, Adam, and the resistance. This story completely skewed my image of him. He's not the heartless monster that he projects to others. In all fairness, he's not exactly normal, either, but his childhood and his overbearing, soulless father have taught him to hide his emotions and it's become second nature to him.
I don't know what to think now. Is Warner redeemable? Is he willing to throw off the shackles of his father and The Reestablishment? You've broken my brain, Tahereh Mafi. BROKEN IT.
Holy... smokes. This was a wonderfully disturbing story. Seriously, it's the type of story that gives me nightmares. To be taken from your family withHoly... smokes. This was a wonderfully disturbing story. Seriously, it's the type of story that gives me nightmares. To be taken from your family with no chance of refusing, modified, and thrust into a world of blood and fighting where the top dog is the one who is the most brutal ... that just gives me the shivers. The good shivers. The type that make me *long* for the next book something fierce.
I hope we see more of Z in future books because there was something about him that I found very appealing. He's strong but only vicious when the situation calls for it. This new life that he's been thrust into isn't pretty and it isn't nice and he's managed to make it work.
As an aside, the Queen is cracked. I know it's a long way off, but I can't wait to see her cut down to size.
Falling back into the world of Moira Rogers' Sanctuary wolves with their pack dynamics and corrupt leaders and sexy shenanigans in and out of the bedrFalling back into the world of Moira Rogers' Sanctuary wolves with their pack dynamics and corrupt leaders and sexy shenanigans in and out of the bedroom was more fun than I could have imagined. This world is deadly to those who don't have the backing of a strong pack and the way some of these wolves have been brutalized by those in power is heartbreaking in the extreme.
Eden and Jay are thrown into the middle of all the craziness when Zack, Eden's cousin, arrives back in town. Things go from bad to worse and soon they're preparing to hold their ground against some very nasty wolves who want nothing more than to spread pain to those weaker than them. I love when a reluctant hero steps up to the plate and takes charge. Jay not only wrangles this broken pack into a semblance of order, he also has to help guide Eden as she adjusts to being a wolf. Those two worked together. She's feisty and determined. He's strong and has a vision of what they could accomplish if the stars align.
I loved watching Jay and his buddies come together to build this new sanctuary from the ground up. Not only are they dealing with wolves who have been traumatized beyond belief, there are ghosts and nosy neighbors and a family legacy that packs quite a wallop.
All in all, it was great fun to step back into this world. The cast of supporting characters is intriguing and the danger surrounding everyone is riveting. More, please.
Standard Disclaimer: I love this series. LOVE IT. I've been hooked on this paranormal steampunk sexiness since book 1 fell into my hands. This book --Standard Disclaimer: I love this series. LOVE IT. I've been hooked on this paranormal steampunk sexiness since book 1 fell into my hands. This book -- THIS BOOK -- is so full of bite-y, fight-y awesomeness that your head might explode. Which would be unfortunate but I think you'll agree that it's TOTALLY worth it.
Diana and Nate are an explosive duo. Nate has enough bloodhound to feel territorial around Diana and she flat-out wants him. Get them together and things happen! Sexy things! Things that would make their mamas blush.
Things that rocked my world -- we got to see the whole gang again. I love when characters from previous books pop in and poke around. The bloodhounds are still fighting the good fight, protecting the humans from the vampires and trying their hardest to make their little corner of the world safe. Their respective mates haven't slowed any of them down - they're still feral and vicious and they crave the fighting they were bred for.
With revelations that could easily fuel several future books (YES, PLEASE!), sexy shenanigans galore, and several old favorites putting in an appearance, this installment is full of all the things that made me fall in love with these bloodhounds in the first place. Paranormal steampunk never had it so good!
When last we left our intrepid heroine, Perry had overcome something that could have killed her on several levels. She was only saved by the quick thiWhen last we left our intrepid heroine, Perry had overcome something that could have killed her on several levels. She was only saved by the quick thinking of her sister and her manic, on-again, off-again guy, Dex. With the things she had seen and the truths that finally came to light, Perry had some tough decisions to make about who she can trust. I must admit that I was pleased as punch to see her finally make the choice to move out of her family's house and try to make it on her own. The downside is that she and Dex are nowhere near okay yet after what they both went through and those unresolved tensions keep popping up and making life difficult for them.
Guys, I ADORE Perry and Dex together. They're messy and screwed up and they somehow seem so right to me. Dex is actually pretty darn stable this time around. It feels like he's finally coming into his own. He's learning his strengths and weaknesses instead of burying his abilities under a haze of drugs and lies. Both he and Perry are also dealing with the fallout of going through the veil in the previous book. Throw in an angry... something in the snowy wilds and a creepy-ass guide, not to mention all that sexual tension, and you get to see Perry and Dex at their snarky, damaged best. Also, I dare you not to giggle whenever "Twatwaffle" is used.
I honestly love this series. I'm so invested in these characters and their crazy, messed up, dangerous lives that it's ridiculous. I love that we're seeing some real growth from Dex and that he's willing to fight for Perry now. I also kinda love that Dex is a sexual dynamo who really knows how to treat his lady right. Their relationship might still be tangled up like crazy, but they generate some serious heat when they get naked.
I almost don't know where to start here. Okay. Wait. I do know where to start... I really, really, really loved this book. Period. Full stop. For the I almost don't know where to start here. Okay. Wait. I do know where to start... I really, really, really loved this book. Period. Full stop. For the record, Dragon Bound and Oracle's Moon are my two favorites of the series and I think of them as total comfort reads. Having a crappy week? That's okay, Pia and Dragos will remind you that crappy weeks can turn into badass awesomeness faster than a bloodthirsty dragon can rend his enemy in two. Bad day? Khalil can achieve pancakes and be scary powerful. And, you know, do that things with his hands. *swoon* Anyway. I'm totally adding Lord's Fall to my comfort reads list now because it absolutely hit the spot as far as romances went. *makes flaily hands all around*
The thing that's killing me here is that a lot of the little things I loved are issues I hoped would be addressed from previous books AND I CAN'T TALK ABOUT THEM BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE ALL SPOILERY. *dies* Needless to say, I am pleased pleased pleased to see that we got resolution on these issues and I... no, I can say no more.
Shoot. This is a hard review to write.
Okay. Dragos and Pia. Those two crazy kids are one of my all-time favorite couples. I love that Dragos is so honest about himself and will admit when he doesn't know how to proceed. Let's face it, the guy is used to getting his way. He's tough, temperamental, and he has some very clear opinions on certain matters. Yet... he's willing to bend for Pia. For her part, Pia has to figure out how to be the partner of one of the biggest, baddest predators on the planet. It's not easy. There is no roadmap telling her how to proceed and she and Dragos sometimes have a vastly different way of looking at things.
And the two of them WORK. OMG! They work. They have steam and sparks and they are so freaking fabulous together!
Right. So, I loved the psychos. I loved that we got to see more about the prophecy that Grace spoke in book 4. I loved... all sorts of things. And the ending.. the ending the ending the ending... was perfect. I am so ready for more set in this world. *flails* Seriously, book 6 can't come soon enough.
I think the biggest draw for me with this series is the relationships between the various main characters. Cady and Lon are... I don't know how to putI think the biggest draw for me with this series is the relationships between the various main characters. Cady and Lon are... I don't know how to put it. I love the way they sink into one another and happily lean on the strengths of the other in a crisis. Lon rocks the father thing with Jupe. I honestly adore their dynamic and the resigned acceptance Lon has for Jupe's antics. Cady has the protective, growly mama bear thing for Jupe, but in a cool way. She treats him like he's hers and she'll do anything she can to keep him safe. Those three are like a complex, tangled knot - bound up, tied together, linked by threads only they can follow - and it makes me absolutely giddy to be in their world again.
This time around, the three of them pull Kar Yee, Cady's best friend and business partner, into their orbit and let her experience some of the dangerous joy that comes with hanging out with a mage, a demon, and a teenage boy who doesn't quite have a handle on his knack. Not going to lie, the Kar Yee/Jupe interactions were weirdly hilarious. I love that she can make him fall all over himself verbally with a few well placed endearments.
I can't get enough of these guys and their crazy shenanigans. If you've been following the series, this is a great look at a not-so-ordinary day in the life of Cady and her guys. If you haven't read any of the books yet, get thee hence and START READING! Jupe will charm your right out of your pants if you give him half a chance. No joke.
I'm not going to lie, I completely adore the Iron Fey series. It's creepy and beautiful all at the same time. Plus, I like the whole Ash/Meghan dynamiI'm not going to lie, I completely adore the Iron Fey series. It's creepy and beautiful all at the same time. Plus, I like the whole Ash/Meghan dynamic. This novella? Pretty much hit all my literary happiness buttons.
Let's take a look, shall we? Ash gets to show his cuddly, softer side while still maintaining that slightly feral edge that made him such a badass prince of the Winter court. Meghan is coming into her own as a ruler and she's more confident in herself. Puck is... Puck. Irrepressible, irreverent, and full of troublesome ideas. Having the three of them together again was fun. As an added plus they got to fight a big, bad beastie! Just like the old days!
I love the prophecy of gloom and doom that gets dumped on Meghan and Ash's child. Poor guy. He's going to be in the middle of all sorts of shenanigans when he grows up. The setup for Ethan's potential future is chilling and it gives even more impact to the events in his book (which I read prior to reading this story).
Excitement, love, danger, and the dark things on the horizon open up a new door in this series. I can't wait to see how it all plays out.
Holy... what? I mean... all the... and then the... and OMG! ATTICUS! Man, I totally love this guy! He's all badass when he needs to be and then he canHoly... what? I mean... all the... and then the... and OMG! ATTICUS! Man, I totally love this guy! He's all badass when he needs to be and then he can be all peaceable and stuff, too. Plus, he has tattoos. Y'all know what a sucker I am for guys with tattoos, right?
I love love LOVE that we got to see why Thor is considered a douchecanoe by most of the outside world. For the record, he is. He really has his douchery down to a science and he's not afraid to let all the lesser gods (and supernatural critters) know it. He's pissed off some powerful people in his day and they're not going to let him get away with it. I mean, sure, some of them took a good thousand years to be in a position to go up against him, but THEY ARE COMING FOR HIM, DAMMIT!
There were a few happenings this time around that absolutely killed me. Atticus is a smart guy, people should listen to him more often. It does make me a little wibbly that he, Oberon, and Granuaile have plans to go on the run, btw. I like Tempe. I like the people that he's accumulated into his orbit. I understand his reasoning behind why he needs to leave -- having an angry pantheon gunning for you and yours does not make life easy -- but... I'll miss the bookstore and ALL THE THINGS. (For the record, this is something Atticus is planning for although it hasn't yet come to pass. I'll have to see how things turn out in the next book. Maybe I'm bemoaning all this for nothing.)
This series has unequivocally become one of my favorites. It's fast-paced, full of subtle twists on familiar legends (Thor, you douche!), and is full of characters that draw you in and hold you captive. I am so willing to keep playing in my favorite #NakedDruid's world that it's ridiculous.
Holy... Wow. I picked this book up after Amanda reviewed it because it sounded creepy and dark and unlike anything I'd read recently. Holy smokes. It'Holy... Wow. I picked this book up after Amanda reviewed it because it sounded creepy and dark and unlike anything I'd read recently. Holy smokes. It's all of those things. It's all of those things and more. It's dark and bloody and creepy and visceral. On top of all that, it's heartbreaking. Jazz has all the training that his dad pushed on him warring with his desire to not hurt the people he comes in contact with. He doesn't want to be able to spot a person's weaknesses in a glance. He doesn't want to know how to place a body so as to muddle the police investigation. But he does. And that's something he has to deal with.
A big piece of what keeps Jazz connected to the world of normality are his best friend, Howie, and his girlfriend, Connie. He takes his cues from them. By observing them, he's learned to act like a normal teen and not one who grew up learning how to dismember and quicklime his problems away. Howie is his touchstone. As fragile as he is, he's a constant reminder to Jazz that "people matter". He's funny and full of spunk and he's willing to follow Jazz into anything despite his medical condition. Connie is important in such a different way. She's the one who doesn't take shit. She's Jazz's port in the storm of his life. She also has his back and is able to tell Jazz things that others can't or won't.
This book doesn't shy away from the blood and guts. In fact, there are buckets of blood tied into this mystery. At times, it's disarmingly violent but it's the things we don't see -- both the things that are hinted at in Jazz's own past and the things that the murderer does -- that leave such a lasting impression. It's probably no surprise that I didn't figure out the killer prior to the reveal but I was constantly slipping from person to person thinking "Well, it could be that one. Or that one. Or THAT one." It made the ending so much more delicious when things came together.
This book won't be for everyone. It's graphically violent at times and traveling through a killers mind, even when filtered through Jazz's own perceptions, puts us in a darkly twisted place. I don't think I have the words to tell you how much I'm looking forward to book 2. Just... Wow.
Based on some of the things I'd heard about this series before I ever picked it up, I figured that it was going to be one that I'd end up enjoying in Based on some of the things I'd heard about this series before I ever picked it up, I figured that it was going to be one that I'd end up enjoying in a big way. Let me just say, I wasn't wrong. The Celtic pantheon holds a special place in my heart (even when I can't pronounce half the names correctly) and this book took all the godly goodness and gave it an extra dose of badassery in the form of a two thousand year old Druid with some seriously formidable skills.
Also, the lady gods appear to really like his boning skills. #JustSaying
Let's take a look at Atticus, shall we? The dude is all sorts of awesome. He has tattoos that help him draw on the power of the earth. He fights dirty when he needs to. He loves his dog. He spends time with old ladies because he knows what it's like to outlive your friends and family. Awwwww. I LIKE this guy! His snark makes me laugh. And somehow SOMEHOW he manages to not piss of some seriously powerful gods who take offense at the most innocuous of things. He's the guy we all hope to be when we hit the two thousand year mark. Or maybe that's just me.
I really, really got a kick out of every part of this book. From how all the werewolves hate Thor for his douchebaggery to Oberon's quest for sausages, it made me laugh. I'm a little sad that I don't have book 2 in my hands right this very minute.
I guess I'll just have to channel Atticus and show a little patience. Well, either that or go cut someone in half with my badass enchanted sword. Oh, man. The possibilities are endless!
I was in a dystopian sort of mood when I picked this book up and it not only hit the ball out of the park as far as fantastic world-building and a fieI was in a dystopian sort of mood when I picked this book up and it not only hit the ball out of the park as far as fantastic world-building and a fiercely oppressive government went but it also kindled a deep, dark desire in me to glut myself on more broken worlds. I am so pleased with this. I can wallow in all my dystopian/post-apocalyptic books with glee, people. GLEE!
But enough about me. Let's talk about Day and June and the Republic!
I think one of the things that really worked for me was how alive this world felt. The lines between the privileged and the poor are rigidly drawn. June and Day come from completely different worlds. She has money and privilege, he has to use his wits to keep food in his belly and the people he cares about safe. June's undercover work as she hunts down Day gives her a new appreciation for the hardships the lower class struggle with daily.
So, you know how I'm terrible at figuring things out? Early on in the book, I emailed Amanda (we read this in tandem so we could discuss all the fabulosity) and said "this is what I think is going on..." In a SHOCKING turn of events, I was correct on every point. While the overall plot was fairly predictable (seriously, guys, *I* figured it out!), the characters and setting kept the story alive and dynamic. I liked Day! I liked June! I liked hating some of the people we ran across in the course of the story. There were several twists I didn't see coming, which made perfect sense once they were presented.
Beyond the characters, I'm intensely intrigued by the bits and pieces we were given about the Republic and the Colonies and the division between the two. I want to know what brought this world to the point it's at. I want to know how the Republic got a toehold in the West and ruthlessly smothered all opposition to its regime. I have questions. Many questions.
Bottom line: I loved the world. I loved how dark and bloody this book was. I loved that the ending opened up a whole new slew of questions in my head. I also love that I have SO MANY more dystopians to dive into as I wait for book 2 to be released.
Whew! I thought we had closure with the end of the 3rd book. You know, since (most of) the bad guys got what was coming to them and Jenny and Seth hadWhew! I thought we had closure with the end of the 3rd book. You know, since (most of) the bad guys got what was coming to them and Jenny and Seth had a chance at a normal life. Okay, at least it was as normal a life as someone who can't touch anyone without infecting them with vile, vile diseases could expect to have. Oh, and I guess being declared legally dead and having to hide their real identities sucked. And that whole "can't see their parents again thing" isn't *exactly* normal, but OTHER THAN THAT. Anyway. I must admit that this book did Jenny justice. She got to show both her badass, disease spewing side and the side of her that's determined to do the right thing and not be a mass murderer. Hey, we all have issues in life. Jenny just deals with the big issues. The really big, maybe-I-should-kill-them-and-maybe-I-shouldn't issues.
I really enjoyed the parallels between the present and Jenny's life in the 30s. These poor Paranormals don't have it easy no matter what skin they wear and the more we see the more we come to understand that all the power they hold is more a curse than a blessing if it falls into the wrong hands. Even Seth, the healer, is forced to used his ability against his will. For someone like Jenny (and her previous self, Juliana), it's even worse. And now I'm redacting a big, spoiler-esque sentence so I don't give anything away. You're welcome.
Jenny has grown so much as a character since the first book. Her pregnancy isn't the blessing it might seem on the surface. Knowing what she knows of her touch, she's afraid to grow attached to her baby and to entertain the thought that maybe this time things will work out. I just wanted to give her a big hug and tell her everything would be just fine. But then, you know, I'd end up infected with a horrible, horrible illness so, really, hugging = not a good idea.
All in all, I was very excited to have a chance to revisit Jenny and Seth and see what they've been up to since we left them last. A little sex (more than a little, really), a little death (more than a little there, too), and a very intriguing look at the two of them in a past life (there might have been some others involved in that past life, in case you were wondering) left me a very, very happy girl.
Oh, Shane! I cannot tell a lie, Shane ROCKS! He's a horn dog with a mohawk and I really love his off the cuff sense of humor. Need a virgin defloweredOh, Shane! I cannot tell a lie, Shane ROCKS! He's a horn dog with a mohawk and I really love his off the cuff sense of humor. Need a virgin deflowered so that she doesn't end up unfairly sacrificed? Shane's your man. He's even honorable enough to make sure that's really what she wants before he gets all up in her business. There's also enough of a gentleman hiding under all that swagger to make sure she has a couple of happy endings before sealing the deal. Now, that's dedication to the task at hand!
Things I liked: Shane. Obviously. He's loud, sometimes obnoxious, and he jumps in with both feet when he's needed. He also has the most randomly hilarious thoughts about being Siobhan's knight in shining armor. Speaking of Siobhan, she's pretty much a badass. She has weapons that put a mere gun to shame and enough power to send the baddies back to where they came from. She also has a pretty sucktastic family. With family like that, who needs enemies?
I loved seeing the world that was established in Secret's series get a whole lot bigger. Shane tackles this new set of problems head-on despite his fear and the fact that he's handicapped by being a human with no supernatural powers. He's a loud mouth and he is REALLY good at saying the wrong things at the wrong time, but he's lovable all the same.
Needless to say, I am very excited about this spin-off series!
I've been in the hugest dystopian/post-apocalyptic frame of mind and this book absolutely rocked my socks off. The world is fascinating -- both Aria'sI've been in the hugest dystopian/post-apocalyptic frame of mind and this book absolutely rocked my socks off. The world is fascinating -- both Aria's fabricated existence and Perry's very real, very deadly way of life. The characters intrigued me and following along as Aria has to learn to adjust to the world outside her pod kept me hooked.
Aria and Perry seem like such an unlikely couple on the surface. She's a city girl, he's a country boy. More or less. His abilities and his family have kept him separate from most of his tribe -- meaning that he's not great at communicating. He doesn't want the burden of a girl who has no survival skills but he can't leave her behind. Aria's just a useless piece of baggage at first. Through no fault of her own, I must say. Her life inside the pod is all about the fun and frivolity of the Realms and she's been taught that you can't survive outside. Yet, she learns. She pushes herself and she manages to keep up with Perry because he's really her only hope at first. As they get to know one another, the dynamic shifts and THINGS HAPPEN.
I really hope that we get some answers in future books as to how the world reached this state where electrical storms scorch the skies and can wipe out whole communities. I want to see what drove the Dwellers into the pods. How did the Outsiders survive? I have ALL THESE QUESTIONS!
I finished this book a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it. I think I'm smitten with Perry's silence and Aria's fortitude in the face of overwhelming odds. And I, you know, have all those questions. WANT MOAR, PLEASE!
03/15/15 reread - OMG! I still love this one hard. It was SO well done and I loved seeing the slow burn of Aubrey and Xanthe's romance.
2012: I've reall03/15/15 reread - OMG! I still love this one hard. It was SO well done and I loved seeing the slow burn of Aubrey and Xanthe's romance.
2012: I've really enjoyed the previous novellas in this arc, but this one blew me away. Aubrey and Xanthe were so very lovely and sweet together. They just... made me happy. Plus, PLUS, we got to visit with Tiago and Tricks again! Err... sorry, Queen Niniane. She's such a bubbly, fun, exuberant personality. Their story hurts a little, you know. To be mated, but unable to marry. *sniffle* Yet, they make it work. And Tricks, with her matchmaking self, stirs up the pot for Xanthe and Aubrey. So sweet!
I loved that Xanthe, undercover operative and assassin, was so unsure of herself around Aubrey. She can kick ass with the best of them, yet she's so emotionally vulnerable to him. Meanwhile, Aubrey doesn't trust as easily as he did before his wife's betrayal and he's quick to jump to the wrong conclusions after his attack. However, he's also quick to see the error of his ways and he's open to exploring the feelings that Xanthe's presence rouse.
Overall, this was a very satisfying ending to the Tarot's journey. It gave us sexy times, emotional times, visits with old friends, and a couple that felt sweetly real. I'm very sad to see this arc end but I love *how* it ended. Well done, Thea Harrison. Well done!
Guys, I routinely watch scary movies by myself. I love that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when things are about to turn bad and the heroeGuys, I routinely watch scary movies by myself. I love that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when things are about to turn bad and the heroes are about to be thrust into a situation that would probably kill me in real life. This book? It kept waking me up in the middle of the night with insidious whispers that there was something there with me. THERE WAS SOMETHING THERE WITH ME! *shivers in delighted terror*
The beauty of this book is two-fold. First, Karina Halle's career as a music journalist lent Dawn's story an air of realism that sucked me in. The frantic pace of life on the road, the lack of privacy, Dawn's fears and insecurities as she's thrust into a world that she loves. In the middle of all this, the horror starts. The brief flashes Dawn sees of this otherness is jarring when she's already overwhelmed. That something is going on with the band isn't hard to figure out. Dawn's place in the grand scheme of things is a little more complex. Is she just a bit player? Is she part of what's happening?
I loved the slow burn of attraction between Sage and Dawn. He has his reasons for not wanting her on the road with them. He's prickly enough around her that she doesn't know all that much about him, but she admires him. Honestly, their chemistry was undeniable and the further Dawn was pulled into their world, the more sparks they gave off.
I really loved both the atmosphere and the tone of this book. The things that go bump in the night kept getting creepier and creepier as the story progressed. I'm a little in love with this world and I'm skurred for what the ending means for our intrepid heroine. *whimpers*
This doesn't happen to me often but I actually had rage when I finished this book. Yes, I was angry at the world that I didn't already have the next bThis doesn't happen to me often but I actually had rage when I finished this book. Yes, I was angry at the world that I didn't already have the next book in my hands. There was cursing. And I might *might* have shouted that I hated everyone on Twitter because they were talking to one another while I was in AGONY over how much I loved this book. It wasn't pretty. Then, once I got over my anger, I had book depression because nothing I owned was a good follow-up book to this one. I was a MESS the day I read this. Seriously.
Things I liked: The broken, damaged, cracked society that was created. On one side, you have the city of Eden and the moral, repressed citizens who live rigid lives. Noelle was dying a slow death in there and she didn't even know it until she was banished beyond the walls. The sexually open, sometimes violent men and women who live in the Sectors open Noelle's eyes to a world she could barely comprehend. Her awakening comes in the form of a woman who knows when to push the boundaries, a man who's dedicated to keeping his people safe, and Jasper - the one who makes her blood sing.
A tightly woven storyline with secondary characters that were fantastic, enough intrigue and danger to keep you on your toes, and sex that sizzled. This world is dark and broken, the characters are dangerous and I loved every minute of it.
Raphael's Seven intrigue me so much. Every mention makes me want to know more about them. I want to know what makes them tick and what horrors have shRaphael's Seven intrigue me so much. Every mention makes me want to know more about them. I want to know what makes them tick and what horrors have shattered their lives. Jason has been a long time favorite. He takes the idea of the strong, silent type and runs with it. Finally FINALLY, we get to learn about the events that shaped him into a man who freely gave his allegiance to Raphael for the promise that Raphael would kill him if it was needed.
Jason's ability as a spymaster comes into play when he sees the woman that Mahiya hides beneath the mask she wears in Neha's court. In some ways she the complete opposite of him and in other ways she's exactly like him. She hides in plain sight by pretending to be what Neha sees her as. She has been used cruelly by Neha, yet she refuses to give into her hatred and let it consume her. Her sweet acceptance of what Jason can and will do without trying to use him for her own gain touches him.
I'm still incredibly intrigued by the Seven and I hope (hope hope hope) we get to see the rest of them get their HEAs. The mystery of Aodhan and his hatred of being touched is high on my list of things I want to know about. In the meantime, things are reaching a boiling point in the Archangels' world and it looks like it's going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better.
Life in the Edge might be tough and as hand to mouth as it gets, but MY GAWD it's fun to read about. I like dipping into the three worlds we've been gLife in the Edge might be tough and as hand to mouth as it gets, but MY GAWD it's fun to read about. I like dipping into the three worlds we've been given. They're all so deliciously different. I LOVE the characters. They all have their special brand of crazy that just makes them irresistible to me.
Audrey and Kaldar were freaking awesome. He's a flirt and a conman, she's determined to stay as far away from him as possible because once a conman, always a conman. She doesn't trust him to be faithful and she knows that it would be too easy to lose her heart to his charming ways. Her story kind of killed me, btw. I wanted to throttle her father and punch her brother in the junk. Her dad... just, uggh. Terrible, awful man.
The bad guys are respectably bad. More than, really. They're really, really bad. They like to hurt people because they can. They're the type of crazy you run from when you see it coming. The Mars (and their respective others - I'm looking at you, William) are crazy in an entirely different sort of way. They're willing to do anything - kill, maim, destroy - to keep their family safe, but they have a code of honor. The bad guys? Not so much.
The banter is witty, the characters are feral and lovable, and the action takes you from the Weird to the Edge to the Broken and back again. This was one book I was sorry to finish. I want more.
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