Review: FANTASTIC.....simply fantastic !
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2014
I've read each book in this series and found each utterly wonderful in content, drama, violence, emotion, romance (yes...indeedy) and brotherhood.I anticipated this final book for the last month or so and wondered what could possibly follow the prior book - which was a real heart-wrenching experience for this reader.  Not only did we get plenty of drama, heartache, and tough MC moments but we also got a few VERY gut-wrenching scenes (no pun intended).  I also wanted the Night Hordes to have their shot at making things 'right' with the person who did such damage in the prior book - the person who took the life of 'brother'.  They needed to avenge Havoc.  I found this scene especially satisfying.  I loved how the bad guy turned into a begging, whiny, coward.  LOVED IT!The romance between Badger and Adrienne was especially sweet in that it was a very tough road for them to find their love.  Badger had much to get through and with Adrienne's help, patience, and love he made it through.  One thing I really appreciate about this series is that each person was definitely 'individual' and in no way did I ever confuse characters.  I loved knowing how many of the prior book characters were doing - what they were doing - how they were surviving.  Shout-out for Cory and her strength in recovering from the horrific loss she suffered int he prior book.  Ms. Fanetti did a fabulous job of writing her characters in this book and in no way do I think it was easy to capture so much emotion and get it put down in text for us to 'feel' so deeply.The 'novella' at the end of this book which is all about where we'll find Lilli and Isaac going through what is the most difficult test of their marriage: poignant, bittersweet, loving, emotional, dramatic, and tore my heart out and then put it back in me!  It was the perfect way to see us readers to the end of this series.  It was more than I could ever hope for and our dear authoress has lifted the bar on my expectations - go SUSAN FANETTI.  What Isaac went through in rediscovering his home and life was both sad, and happy.  His being with his children was sad, but I do think Isaac found his footing and the way back to his life, and family.  Isaac realizing what Lilli went through was heart-rending in it's depth of emotional turmoil.  His sensitivity for his wife and family was not what I expected and yet; I knew he had it in him to do and say the things he said to them.  I knew he'd be able to make the choices he did and (finally) put them ahead of everything else in his life.  He knew they needed him.  He knew Lilly needed him back.Special mention of SHOW who did what he did at the end.  He proved his loyalty to Isaac.I found the whole book beyond GREAT.  I'd recommend the entire series, highly.  I'll reread it all again, sooner rather than later.  It's not an easy read.  It's not hearts and flowers romance.  It's gritty, violent, and real.  The sense of brotherhood is undeniable.Thank you Ms. Fanetti.  You gave us true entertainment.  I find your writing without a doubt to be perfect.  I'm looking forward to what you write next and will gladly read and review it.  If you eventually write a series for the California MC Hordes - I'm so on board.