Christine H. (solarawynn) reviewed Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians, Bk 3) on + 724 more book reviews
I have enjoyed the series and this one is almost as good.
Oh, Dianne, you love to torment me with your boys! Duvall has done it again with another great addition to her Immortal Guardians series. I was so excited when I found out this was Bastiens story I was excited and Duvall did not let me down.
Bastiens past with the Immortal Guardians is not a good one. Before Bastien knew that he himself was an Immortal Guardian, he thought he was just a vampire and using his vampire army he was going to overthrow the Guardians. Now he works with the Guardians trying to figure out how to retain a vampires mind after their conversion. Working alongside Melanie is very distracting for Bastien. He wants her so bad but doesnt want to admit it. Melanie has a soft spot for Bastien. She just wishes he would quite antagonizing some of the Guardians and just start getting along. It is hard for Bastien to get the chip of his shoulder but with a little help from Melanie he just might become part of the team. Both Bastien and Melanie are very strong characters and complement each other very well. I like that there is vulnerability in the tough facade of Bastien and when Melanie is around he lets it show.
The story line moves fast and the reader is caught up in the emotions of the characters. The world building that Duvall creates keeps the reader intrigued in where the next book will take them. With so many characters that I want to know more of, I am sure Duvall will keep me glued to her series. These books are a must read but beware...it is addicting!!
(ARC was provided by publisher for an honest review)
Bastiens past with the Immortal Guardians is not a good one. Before Bastien knew that he himself was an Immortal Guardian, he thought he was just a vampire and using his vampire army he was going to overthrow the Guardians. Now he works with the Guardians trying to figure out how to retain a vampires mind after their conversion. Working alongside Melanie is very distracting for Bastien. He wants her so bad but doesnt want to admit it. Melanie has a soft spot for Bastien. She just wishes he would quite antagonizing some of the Guardians and just start getting along. It is hard for Bastien to get the chip of his shoulder but with a little help from Melanie he just might become part of the team. Both Bastien and Melanie are very strong characters and complement each other very well. I like that there is vulnerability in the tough facade of Bastien and when Melanie is around he lets it show.
The story line moves fast and the reader is caught up in the emotions of the characters. The world building that Duvall creates keeps the reader intrigued in where the next book will take them. With so many characters that I want to know more of, I am sure Duvall will keep me glued to her series. These books are a must read but beware...it is addicting!!
(ARC was provided by publisher for an honest review)
Picks up where the last book (Night Reigns) left off. Melanie is a doctor working for the Network. Bastien is an Immortal who had gone after the other Immortals for Personal Reasons. Realizing they were huge misunderstandings (aren't they all?), he's realized his mistakes. Both were interested in each other in the previous book, so I was excited to read their story in this one.
I liked that Melanie took the lead, because Bastien had worries over how she would be treated once it became known they were a couple. This is a revelation about Melanie. All the previous characters from the last 2 books come to play in this one. Emrys is a fantastic villain- much less of what is going on in his head (other then he's a greedy bastard), so there is more of a surprise element. There is resolution to his story-line (or maybe not because of something Zack said to Seth). That leads me to Zack. Who is he? I'm interested. I thought his and Ami's interaction was sweet. Still unanswered questions about Seth and David, although more is learned about their abilities.
When it's all said and done? I'm enjoying this series. The cast of characters are likable and fun.
I liked that Melanie took the lead, because Bastien had worries over how she would be treated once it became known they were a couple. This is a revelation about Melanie. All the previous characters from the last 2 books come to play in this one. Emrys is a fantastic villain- much less of what is going on in his head (other then he's a greedy bastard), so there is more of a surprise element. There is resolution to his story-line (or maybe not because of something Zack said to Seth). That leads me to Zack. Who is he? I'm interested. I thought his and Ami's interaction was sweet. Still unanswered questions about Seth and David, although more is learned about their abilities.
When it's all said and done? I'm enjoying this series. The cast of characters are likable and fun.
