Veronica S. (snowkitty) -
Helpful Score: 4
There are quite a few bad reviews in Amazon about this book mostly pointing to the fact that this was Trez's book and they didn't like the way things turned out for him. After reading it I realized it was not just his book, it was Iam's book as well. The book's title, after all, is The Shadows.
Some also complain about too many stories going on in one book. That's one of the reasons I love her books. There's always something going on, almost constant movement, and I love it. There are never any slow parts.
Five stars and two thumbs up.
Some also complain about too many stories going on in one book. That's one of the reasons I love her books. There's always something going on, almost constant movement, and I love it. There are never any slow parts.
Five stars and two thumbs up.
It's tough to talk too much about this book without giving it away. Suffice it to say that this is the story of the two Shadow brothers, Trez and iAm. So much is revealed about both of them, and their characters are really flushed out. I really thought this was one of Ward's best books in quite a while, and I really enjoyed The King. I cried and cried, and it was beautiful and touching.
Side stories - I am not particularly interested in the character of Assail, and now we're being introduced to yet another new character, but at least this new one is more interesting to me. I do hope the next book is about Xcor, Ward has definitely built my interest about him and Layla.
I was also a bit confused about Rhage in this book. Not completely clear on what was happening here except that he came to terms again with what a close call he had with Mary. I wish I'd read his and Mary's book more recently, it probably would've made that part of the story more powerful for me.
Side stories - I am not particularly interested in the character of Assail, and now we're being introduced to yet another new character, but at least this new one is more interesting to me. I do hope the next book is about Xcor, Ward has definitely built my interest about him and Layla.
I was also a bit confused about Rhage in this book. Not completely clear on what was happening here except that he came to terms again with what a close call he had with Mary. I wish I'd read his and Mary's book more recently, it probably would've made that part of the story more powerful for me.
Robin M. (robinmy) -
This is the 13th book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Front and center are Trez and iAm, the two Shadow brothers who have helped the brotherhood since their introduction into the series. The main story is primarily about Trez and Selena. Selena has been stricken with a disease that seems to only affect the Chosen. This story is very emotional and controversial to many. iAm also finds his mate, Maichan. I would have like to see more depth to their story. It felt hurried and very predictable. He is an important character in this book and I feel like he was short-changed.
Of course, one of the things I like about this series is the author's ability to juggle several story threads. I liked the storyline about the s'Hisbe and their politics. I actually wish this had been the premier story in this book. I also liked the little bit we got of Layla and xCor. I keep waiting for their book in the series and wonder exactly what the author will do with their story.
A new character named Paradise was introduced. She is the daughter of Abalone, Wrath's adviser. She will be featured in the BDB spinoff series. Several other characters also moved forward in the series...Throe, Assail, and Luchas. Rhage was also featured heavily in this book. He seemed to be having some unexpected problems including anxiety attacks. I'm interested to see where this story is going. I know the next book will feature him and Mary. I'm always happy when Ward reexamines some of her established couples.
So, even though I would have liked to see some difference circumstances in this book, it was well-written and does move several story threads forward. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
Of course, one of the things I like about this series is the author's ability to juggle several story threads. I liked the storyline about the s'Hisbe and their politics. I actually wish this had been the premier story in this book. I also liked the little bit we got of Layla and xCor. I keep waiting for their book in the series and wonder exactly what the author will do with their story.
A new character named Paradise was introduced. She is the daughter of Abalone, Wrath's adviser. She will be featured in the BDB spinoff series. Several other characters also moved forward in the series...Throe, Assail, and Luchas. Rhage was also featured heavily in this book. He seemed to be having some unexpected problems including anxiety attacks. I'm interested to see where this story is going. I know the next book will feature him and Mary. I'm always happy when Ward reexamines some of her established couples.
So, even though I would have liked to see some difference circumstances in this book, it was well-written and does move several story threads forward. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
