Review: Can you say....phenomenal??
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
Sentinels are the natural defense against Vampires, Demons and Shifters.  They're half human and half angel.  Danni Jorgenson was born to Sentinel parents, however she's all human.  Her parents were always first and foremost, dedicated to their jobs and to each other.  They were never nurturing or dedicated parents to Danni.  She was neglected and left to fend for herself as early as 3 years old, and eventually abandoned.Danni was always a stubborn and strong-willed child and grew into an even more stubborn and strong-willed adult.  She's dedicated her life to training hard with Sentinels, patrolling and fighting Vampires, Demons and Shifters.  She's independent and faces her problems head on with no regrets.  She never looks back.  And when Caine severed their friendship 11 years ago when she was 17, she became totally and completely alone....and very bitter.Born in the early 11th Century, Caine is a 1000 year old Pyte (half human/half vampire).  He has human traits...he has vampire traits.  He can walk in the sun...he's always cool, calm and collected.  He can wait any situation out.  He's in control no matter what.  He's also angry and full of hatred.  He's been tortured relentlessly and suffered untold physical abuse, which hardens his heart.  Loneliness has made him bitter.  But when Caine stumbled upon Danni alone and neglected when she was three yrs. old, he reluctantly became her protector and babysitter and soon came to love and adore her.  Danni becomes the band-aid for his tortured soul.  Only she was able to break through the thick wall of his defense.  But when she turns 17 he's forced to sever their friendship for her safety...however he never explains this to Danni causing her to feel abandoned...again.The first ⅓ of this story has very serious overtones, which (for me) began to be a bit tedious and exhausting.  There is no humor and mostly narration (little dialogue) as the Author lays a foundation of the plot.  The second ⅓ of the story isn't as heavy in context.  Lightly humorous dialogue breaks up the seriousness of events unfolding.  The final ⅓ is all about coming to terms, new beginnings, healing and survival.I loved this story.  I loved how the Author instill's into the reader, just how much damage Caine suffers.  I loved that the Author brought Ephraim, Madison, Chris and Izzy Jill & Joshua into the story.  This story was edgier (for me) than the first book of this seriesTall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte/Sentinel Series), with light erotic overtones at times.  The epilogue ever so deftly set's us up for the next chapter in the life of Pytes, Sentinels, Vampires and Shifters.  I can't wait!