Review: Hard to put down once you start
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
This is the third installment in the 13th Floor collection. And I have to admit, it’s my favorite so far. Xan is hunting a dragon, who looks human. When he fires a shot to kill the dragon, he misses. His target is not just a dragon, but a Governor. Governor Whittaker is not only evil, but he has tremendous resources available and now Xan is in some serious trouble. And there’s one more complication. A nosy reporter, Lois, stumbles upon Xan and realizes he’s the man who tried to assassinate the governor. Lois is a strong-willed woman who is also a pain in the ass. Xan learns that not only is his life in danger, but Lois is on the governor’s hit list. Even though she’s a pain, Xan won’t leave her to her fate. He wants to protect her, even when Lois makes that difficult.This novel has tons of action. The author’s worldbuilding is complicated but comes across seamlessly. And I have to admit, this is the most creative story so far. And Xan and Lois are fabulous characters. Lois is a strong woman who isn’t your typical damsel in distress. I love that the author's female characters are strong even when they aren’t in control. The romance was sweet and I couldn’t put the book down until I was done. It was a late night and I’m guzzling tea today to stay awake. But it was worth it. I can’t wait to start the next story in the collection.