Review: Dark Edge of Honor
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2011
I'm not sure why I waited so long to read this stunning book. I recently downloaded it because of a tweet I saw about it being a top romance book, and I heard good things about both authors.  Dark Edge of Honor was a fantastic collaboration, and I hope that these two not only continue to write together, but do it soon.Sergei belongs to a type of zombie world.  It's a military world dominated by sacrifice, obedience and order. There are even careless words thrown around by outsiders that the Doctrine followers are on drugs and 'indoctrinated' into their world since birth.  The Doctrine is a cruel master, it requires not only absolute obedience, but takes over new worlds that need to be 'saved' and 'shown the way'. Though Sergei knows he's different (he's attracted to men, something that is not allowed in the Doctrine but allowed elsewhere in space) he takes comfort in knowing what's expected of him and how he fits in the gears.Mike (not real name) is an alliance spy and is helping out the Cirokko's (current planet the Doctrine wants) rebels.  He's noticed Sergei before his handler orders him to seduce Sergei, but can't help but fall for him the more time they spend together.  There are problems, issues, and trust. Sergei's general abuses his power and rapes Sergei... meanwhile Mike doesn't know how he can get him and Sergei out of the political mess.... and doesn't know how he can explain to Sergei that he is a spy, and one that has garnered secrets.This book is powerful.  There is rape, torture, violence and limb severing.  It's dark at times, and the readers can feel Mike's remorse and Sergei's inner conflict like a knife to the throat.  There is a happy ending, but not only is it hard earned, it's bloody and brutal.  There are a lot of sexual encounters that balance out the darkness.  They are beautifully written and flow so perfectly that I can almost see the scene unfolding before me.  I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in m/m romance with a lot of plot and heavy violence. Absolutely gorgeous!