Review: I adore this series, Kallysten does show her character’s hearts and minds, and you can’t help but feel FOR them,
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2013
The fourth in the Ward of the Vampire series by Kallysten, this one takes us one step closer to the end of the story of Angelina and Morgan.Angelina is recovering from the attack by Mother at the end of the last book: thoroughly shaken she isn’t quite sure how to react and Morgan seems more closed off than ever.  While Stephen is opening up to her in ways she never expected, she still feels isolated and more than slightly perturbed at being ‘trapped’ in the mansion.What we do get to see is Morgan’s finally opening up to Angelina: his belief that he is unlovable and that Angelina is suffering from a form of Stockholm syndrome, she couldn’t possibly love him.  For her part, it was the first time I had seen Angelina react as an adult, the woman she claims to be rather than the oft petulant child act she puts on.  Sure, her circumstances are unique, but her repetition of “I am an adult and know my own mind” and other statements and thoughts that are similar seem more devised to convince herself and others of the fact, than the reality.When Delilah releases Angelina from the curse, yet compels her to not be able to tell Morgan, we see yet another side of Angelina’s maturity.  The compulsion to flee and reclaim her life is at odds with her love for Morgan,  who she now is completely convinced she loves: and has experienced some incredibly steamy moments, not in the dream state.But, will the petulant child return? Her last moments of this story lead us that way, but in what has to be the most evil cliffhanger EVER, we have to wait to find out.I adore this series, Kallysten does show her character’s hearts and minds, and you can’t help but feel FOR them, even if they aren’t favorites.  Angelina is learning and growing, and for their part both Morgan and Stephen have made some small changes as well.  Having more insight into the history of both Morgan and Stephen gives the reader more perspective for understanding, and make this one of those series that once it is complete, you will want to read each individual novella again to see nuances missed earlier on.I received an eArc from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.