Review: Dante's Circle series keeps getting better and better.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2014
There are a handful of authors that have my immediate attention when I hear or am told that they have a new book coming out and Ms. Ryan is definitely in this category.  The tales that come out of such a unique individual are astounding and yet not a complete surprise when you have had the pleasure to spend any amount of time with her during a book convention, which I am proud to be able to say that I have had that joy.In truth the story of Nadia Morgan, our heroine, and Dante Bell has been a gradual but steady build since book 1, Dust of My Wings.  We have been getting glimpses and glimmers from both of these two but nothing could be finalized until Jace Goodwin, bear shifter and mediator extraordinaire returned to earth from another mission.  And I can sympathize and understand Nadia's determination to finally cut the cord if after two years of waiting for Dante to make a move and he most assuredly has not.Meanwhile Dante is trying to hold everything together at the bar but also with Nadia and knows that he can't claim his mate until Jace can return to make the triad complete.  Dante has been caring for Nadia since he realized that she was the final piece to his relationship puzzle with Jace.  (Don't worry I'm not going to say how.  Spoiler free zone here.)  The way in which he is subtly caring for her from a distance is just another reason that I adore this character.Nadia's first meeting with Jace reminds me very much of a line I heard in the movie The Holiday, which is one of my current favorite Christmas/feel good movies but I digress.  The line is "Meet Cute" which is described as when a hero and heroine meet because of a shared experience or event.  In this case, Jace meets Nadia as she is preparing to leave Dante's life forever but her car won't start.  This whole scene sets up the rest of the book very well because Dante is FINALLY able to let Nadia in on why she has been waiting for 2 years.The drama that ensues once these three take their relationship to the next level is what we have all been waiting for in this series.  I’m not sure about anyone else but I had huge expectations about what drama would ensue once Nadia experiences her “change” and Ms. Ryan not only met those she leaped over them with the entire story moving forward beyond where I felt even the entire series would finally land.  And I was SHOCKED at which mythical creature Nadia turns into but all I can say is lucky girl.Now some of you may have read this far and think I would really enjoy reading this but it is book 4.  Can I jump in and read this with out reading the other 3 novels and 1 novella that proceeded it?  The short answer is yes.  I don’t recommend it because you will miss out on some of the unique and charming way that especially Nadia’s friends and mates are between each other but this story could definitely be picked up and read on its own.  However if you do want to read the first three books after devouring this one then may I suggest getting the Dante’s Circle Bundle.  This includes the three first books in the series, Dust of My Wings, Warrior’s Three Wishes and An Unlucky Moon.  See HERE for the purchase options.Final thoughts:  This is a great continuation of the events following these amazing woman that were struck by lightning.  And I recommend you pick this book as soon as you can.  Plus have you really looked at that book cover?  Who doesn’t want to have that to pet from time to time?Fated Desire Publishing provided me with a copy of Tangled Innocence but nothing else was exchanged for my honest review.