Review: Recommended Read - Can be read as a stand alone
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 13, 2012
Destiny Unchained is the 3rd book in Leia Shaw's Shadows of Destiny Series. I find myself, once again, reading a book in the middle of a series where I did not read the other books first. It is definitely a standalone book. I never once felt lost or that I was missing anything. That said I cannot wait to read all the other stories in this series. I am sure to have an even more complete picture of this wonderful supernatural world.Natalia is a vampire and an assassin. For centuries she has been hired to kill rogue werewolves. Christian is a werewolf; a good "Alpha of his pack" werewolf. They cross paths several times before teaming up to hunt a werewolf serial killer. Christian is relentless in trying to break down Natalia's walls. Natalia fights him every step of the way.I love Ms. Shaw's sense of humor, in what is a dark, paranormal world. She has a way of balancing the humor with the dark that makes for a cohesive journey in the lives of Christian and Natalia. I absolutely loved it!Destiny Unchained has an interesting plot that left no question unturned. I know that reading the previous books will answer more questions I'm unaware of. And I am so looking forward to it!The love scenes were sexy. *wipes brow* The banter was hilarious and I laughed. The serial killer part filled me with sadness. I did not want to put this story down. It made me feel. It made me think. And that, my friends, means a lot to me when reading a good book.Although I have not read the first books, I recommend starting with book 1. Ms. Shaw is a talented writer who kept my interest from page 1. I want to be a part of the whole world. And I can't wait to do just that.