Review: A page-turning paranormal!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
This was a new-to-me author and series, and I really enjoyed it. Even though it's actually the second book in the series, I quickly caught on to the "rules" of the world and didn't feel at all lost. I actually liked that there wasn't too much world building here-it felt like we were dropped right in to the action, which was a lot of fun. I fully intend to go back and read book one, The Demon's Song, and figure that any questions I still have about the world it is set in will be answered there. For now, though, I had more than enough to help me enjoy this installment.I'm not going to lie-Meresin is a tough guy to like for much of the book. He's surly and rude, and pushes everyone around him away with both hands. It's clear that he doesn't want to be drawn to Dru, and the feeling is mutual. As Castle slowly reveals Meresin's history, however, the reasons for his attitude and behavior become clear, and he ends up as a much more sympathetic character than I would have thought he could possibly be. By the time he and Dru reached their destination, I was behind their cause 100%.Dru was a fabulous heroine throughout. I loved that she was strong for her people, and really enjoyed her relationship with her brother. I also liked that it was she who did most of the pursuing in her relationship with Meresin. I'm definitely hoping she'll feature prominently in book one-since its hero is her brother, I figure that's a pretty safe bet.My only real complaint with this book is that the major climax-the moment that determines Dru and Meresin's fate-largely takes place off page. The character from whose point of view we're seeing that scene loses consciousness, and by the time we return to the narrative, it's all over. It felt like a bit of a let down, but I so enjoyed everything else about the book that it was hard to be too disappointed overall. The characters I'd started to care so much about got their HEA, and that in itself was satisfying.In a nutshell: I will absolutely return to this author and this world. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and gave me characters I loved rooting for. Solid B+.I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.