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You'll become just as obsessed as everyone else. I'm reading Lover Avenged and so far, so good. So all you non-romance readers out there, read these books. Okay, so I'm not a romance reader. Happy Reading. It kept me involved, and all caught up in this different world. The only reason I started this series is because a friend of mine knows I like vampire stories, and I thought I'd give it a chance since I was caught up with the True Blood series at the time.I do LOVE the first & third in the series (I eventually got over my trouble-with-romance-books) - but I really enjoyed that this book is more than a romance story. So what if it's more "main-stream" - it's good to keep the brain in check.My order of loves: Zsadist, Phury, V.
Rhev, Xhex, and the newly transitioned all have interesting stories and I can't wait for the next book. A drug addicted virgin wrought with pain from his past needs love too. Sorry so short. I think that about describes it all. Phury's story is so raw and emotional, and his love story is not as full of happiness and horniness as others. I also really enjoyed the other stories presented.
However, he is not unredeemable. I highly recommend this book and series to dark urban fantasy readers. JR Ward has done an outstanding job at weaving together many intricate stories that progressed nicely together.
It also appears that the Lessers have a sleeper cell in the vampire community and when activated is programmed for maximum annihilation. I also look forward to Lover Avenged. The reviews for this book seem to be brutal with a bulk of them asking where the romance is or Phury's HEA; but to be frank, this book was more in the dark urban fantasy genre than any of the previous BDB books.
I absolutely loved this book. This installment wasn't just about Phury, Cormia and the Chosen, but instead was portioned off with crucial scenes that will have effects on future books with John, Blay, Quinn, Xhex, Tohr, Rhevenge, Lash, the Glymera and others. I also recommend:Desire Unchained: A Demonica Novel (The Demonica Series)Ravenous: The Dark ForgottenSins & ShadowsMagic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3)In the Blood
I'll be honest, Phury is not my favorite of the Brothers; he's way to self-destructive with a martyr complex to match. If you are a diehard BDB fan, this book is a must read.
The romance was unconvincing and virtually non exisitant. How on earth can Phury fall in love with Cormia if they didn't interact with each other.
I am hoping that Rev's story is more convicning and has depth to the main characters but like some of the reviews I have read it has been written in the same style as LE. I just felt there was no chemistry between the two of them.
As a fan of the previous books I found Phury's story lacking depth. I loved the first 3 books more focus was given to the main characters.
I do hope Ward goes back to her original style of the first three books which I could not put down. There were too many other stories happening at the same time that I felt Phury & Cormina relationship just didn't get enough time to develop had no substance.
So them declaring their undying love was just not convincing in the least.
It was totally unbelievable and felt hollow in a way. My heart aches for John and all that he has been through. I really hope he can overcome his demons. As much as L-O-V-E this series I was left a little deflated by Phury's story. Anyway, 4 stars for secondary storylines and maybe 2 for Phury's story in itself. I can't say enough about that trio. Just started reading Rehvs book so I really hope things pick up with that book.
The whole angle with the Lessors kept me guessing as to who was the "son". Another heartbreaker there. Last but not least there is Tohr. First I thought it was Phury himself or Qhuinn. The guy sure deserves some kind of happy ending.
The romantic storyline between him and Cormia just didn't measure up for me. I hope good things start happening for him soon. One hell of a twist.Then there is John and his two best buds. *Spoliers*I'm giving a 4 star rating only because of the secondary storylines going on. When the truth was revealed my mouth dropped.
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