Review: LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of The Kraken King VIII
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2014
Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Vivacious Valkyrie - Marta:*Copy gifted in exchange for an honest reviewThe last instalment of Zenobia's journey and finally we get to read about the incredible war machine known as the Skybreaker. Ariq has sworn to protect it and not allow it to be used but the Nippon Empire are hell bent on claiming it. Having narrowly escaped from capture Ariq is still healing but with the help and support of family and friends maybe they can find a way to finally defeat their enemies . Ghazan Bator holds all of Kraken town hostage with the Empires fleet circling their waters but with a stout heart and a daring plan where there's life there's hope! One thing is certain Ariq will do all within his power to protect that which he cares about and there's no doubt that Zenobia is top of his list.These two characters have truly embarked on a grand adventure that has had so many heart stopping moments that it could only be considered a five star read! First of all this is a romance but it's a passionate combustible relationship that just sucked this reader right in. I want Ariq! He's everything you imagine a hero to be and yet he's not perfect and constantly wants to do the right thing but o my I could shake that man! He's so busy trying to give Zenobia the freedom she craves that he forgets what she needs most is his love. Zenobia hasn't had a good start in life and is desperate to keep her financial independence but mercenary fortune hunters and numerous kidnap attempts have made her wary of men. The most important thing in a relationship is trust but in order for that to happen full disclosure is often needed and Zenobia has learned this the hard way. To say she has blossomed under Ariqs attentions is to detract from her natural spunk but she has become a much softer heroine whilst never losing the wit and strength that has made her such a likeable character.This author has truly got a wonderful imagination and happily the talent to go with it. I've had an amazing time reading these ebooks and heartily recommend this series which for me is a keeper. I'd love her to pen more about these characters but anything in this fabulous world that Ms Brook has created would go on my wish list as it's been such an emotional journey. Sometimes there are not enough superlatives to use to express how good a book and it's world building is and that would be the case here. I absolutely loved everything about this story even if at one point events took my breath away and I'd sincerely like to thank the author for such an amazing story.