Review: Read From Start To Finish In One Sitting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
This book was very well written in many aspects. The introduction immediately drew the reader in as it showcased suspense and intrigue. It made you want to know why this woman Stella was running and from whom. When I assumed she died, my heart broke a little. I hardly knew anything about her at the start except that she was a woman running for her life, and somehow, the spirit of the character remained with me. Especially when she fought back; fought for her life. I don't know about you but I just love resiliance in a character no matter the gender;a bit moreso in women.That being said I think the author did a great job with Stella's characterization.  I felt her strength, vulnerability (especially when she first sets her eyes on Roman at the hospital) was geniune. I also felt that her reaction to Roman on later when they're in bed, was perfect in terms of how a person who has experienced sexual trauma in their past would react.In terms of Roman, I also felt that he was potrayed well. I shared his heartache and helplessness. It's tough being two thousand year old and living with a curse that presents you with reincarnations of your soulmate(Elyssian) and leaves you unable to change the fate of that curse; no matter how much you try. He is big on famiy and that shows throughout the story, although there isn't much brotherly interaction. He has withdrawn into himself in many ways and because of that misses huge clues as to who is behind a string of murders that seem to still have Stella in it's sights.Stella and Roman's relationship is littered with tension, uncertainty and a undeniable attraction. I loved that it wasn't potrayed as insta-sap even though ironically that's what their relationship entails, since Stella is an incarnation of his soulmate. I found it kind of amazing that somehow the author managed that. I've never seen that done before in reincarnation/soulbond stories. Kudos for that.This story was long but thankfully it didn't drag. Side stories and POV's from Daniel (Roman's brother), Alamut, Anubis, etc. kept it interesting and confusing enough for me to want to keep reading to find out how all these people and scenes added up.I would highly recommend, especially with that bomb at the end, that Roman's twin is still alive and has been this whole time. Damn. Loved it. Will follow the series.