Review: Lever is the darling of the series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2013
I have followed this series from the first novel and loved it the entire way.  This is, without a doubt, one of the best supernatural series there is in the current market.  I had been waiting and hoping that Levet, our darling three foot tall Gargoyle, would get his own novel.  Well, here it is, but much shorter than I would have preferred.As an Author myself, I understand that it is impossible to put out full-length Novel in such a short period of time.  I also understand the necessity and use of novellas, anthologies and the like.  However, I would have much preferred that Levets story be a novel, as with his involvement from the start, as well as her indomitable personality, I feel that he could have had a story that not only filled the pages, but entertained the readers thoroughly.That being said, this novella brings us to a quick introduction of Levet and his history, the goal that he has come home to Paris to accomplish, and leaves us with Levet likely continuing his involvement with "saving the world, a ma chere'.Levet may have a small body, stature wise, but he has a personality that is larger than life.  Reading his story was, as always, enjoyable.  I cannot think of another character that makes me laugh, almost to the point of crying, while at the same time feeling so endearing.  He is what everyone would love to bring home as a stray.  He believes himself to be a magnet to women, which he really is, just not in the way he wished.  He believes himself to be a hero, fighting the Dark Lord, which he is.  Simply put, he is a huge asset to this series.Even though it was quick, the story was well-developed, the characters goals and obstacles clearly outlined and a conclusion, while somewhat achieved, I believe was left open internationally, as we still have the matter of Levets personal hounding Demon.  I was really hoping that in this story Levet, and his little Demon Hannah, would have a loving bond established, as he so deserves to be a "night in shinning armour" to that special woman I.e. demon).  Alas, that did not happen, so I am only left to assume that will be brought to conclusion in a future Guardians of Eternity story.  After all, a book without Levet would be like strawberry shortcake without the whip cream.If this is your first introduction to The Guardians of Eternity series, I would HIGHLY recommend starting from the first book and working your way forward, as this is simply too good of a series to not enjoy.  If you have followed Alexandra Ivy's wonderful world and character building from the start, as I have, then likely you will enjoy this story but be left wishing there was more.  What better compliment could there be to an Author than their readers wanting more.  That's the worst "complaint" that I have about Levet.Fortunately, while I may have to wait until June to vet it, I know that Levet will be making another appearance in Santiago's story; why else would Styx have his all important Ravens out searching for a three foot Gargoyle?  Well, other than Darcy, and every other Mate, that is.Thank you for another creative, enjoyable story Alexandra!  Enjoy!  :)