Review: 4.5 stars for an excellent book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
I enjoyed this book but must say that it was not the best that I have read from this phenomenal author.  There were moments of "stop and go" where the writing seemed to flow very well but lurched and fell off the rails once or twice.  But that's not to say that this is a bad book.  On the contrary, this book was exciting, engaging, electrifying, and sexy with moments that had me perched on the edge of my seat in anticipation.I loved the character development of Shane and Olivia.  They were refreshing, wonderful characters with their own flaws and strengths.  I enjoyed the return of Duncan, Holly, Pate, and Connor along with some new faces.  I can't wait for Connor and Chloe's story: Charming The Beast (Purgatory 3).Some other books that I really loved from Cynthia Eden's collection is the Bound Series, The Wolf Within (Purgatory 1), and Never Cry Wolf.  I have a thing for werewolf POV's.  Truly, though, this woman is a master storyteller and although I have not read all of her books, I am certain that they are wonderful.Some quotes from Shane August that I loved:"I want you," he told her, the words stark and hard.  "And I will always want you.  I look at you, and I f***** feel complete.  Like I found something I didn't even know was missing.""...And I pledge myself to you.  Right here.  Right now.  I pledge that I will always be by your side.  I will stay with you through any danger that comes.  I will celebrate with you, and I will mourn with you."As far as vampires go, super powerful two thousand year old Shane is pretty much the best.I had never read any books about Djinns before and found the Cynthia Eden's mythology to be fascinating.  I thought the resolution of the conflict was very original and unique.Also, I will readily admit that I ugly cried when the scene with David happened in the end.  I know he was bad, but come on!Although this book wasn't my favorite of hers, I highly recommend it for any paranormal lovers out there.  Clearly, even when Cynthia Eden's books are not the best, they are still really quite amazing.