Helpful Score: 4
I've waited YEARS for this book...And I must admit I'm a little disappointed. Well, I actually liked the action and humor in this book. But the ROMANCE between Izzy and Eibhear was almost non-existent. And after the build up for this couple over the last few books, it could have/ should have been so much more!
From previous books, we've watched Izzy grow from a passionate teenager to a mighty warrior in Annwyl's army. She's strong, skilled, and a great fighter. But her father Briec still sees her one of his "Perfect Perfect Daughters". It's been 10 years since she's seen Eibhear. And in that time, they both have matured...well, somewhat.
Eibhear has become a member of the Queen's Hit Squad, the Mi-Runach. He's good at what he does and has no complaints. He realizes that he was wrong for the way he treated Izzy years ago and wants her forgiveness. But, it wouldn't be Izzy if she didn't make him sweat a little first. They go on a quest together to try to find someone to help train Izzy's younger sister Rhi. During this time, we find out more about Eibhear and Izzy and their abilities.
Like all G A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenston books, it was HILIARIOUS!!! I couldn't stop laughing. It's always funny when the dragon brothers fight and Eibhear plays the victim. And Izzy using Rhi's hugs as a form of torture for some of the family members had me in tears. The action was great also. I loved seeing strong women work together, defend themselves, and those around them.
But my problem with this book is that the romance that I had been waiting for WAS NOT THERE!!! We've watched Izzy and Eibhear dance around their attraction for each other through several books. And now that they have their own book, we spend more time reading about the side characters and their issues. To me, it felt like Eibhear and Izzy probably had 3 romantic chapters total out of the whole book!!! So now, I can't help but feel...."I waited YEARS for this???" I truly feel the Eibhear and Izzy's book was hijacked by Rhi and the twins. I liked finding out how they were doing, but I wouldn't have minded seeing less of them and more romantic interactive between the main couple. The sex without the romantic build-up and passion seemed flat to me.
***Possible Spoiler***
To me, it seemed like there was information given that went nowhere. For example, Queen Rhiannon's strategic insults to Izzy had no purpose. The couple never talked about or even thought about it afterwards. Eibhear's secret talent never came into play in the actual battles. And once again, we were cheated out of the actual mating and branding, just told about it afterwards. But I think the biggest issue I have besides the limited amount of romance is that there was NO family discussion or conversation afterwards. While we know certain members of the family are okay with Eibhear and Izzy being together as a couple, we never actually saw how Annwyl, Talaith, Dagmar and a few others reacted to the news.
From previous books, we've watched Izzy grow from a passionate teenager to a mighty warrior in Annwyl's army. She's strong, skilled, and a great fighter. But her father Briec still sees her one of his "Perfect Perfect Daughters". It's been 10 years since she's seen Eibhear. And in that time, they both have matured...well, somewhat.
Eibhear has become a member of the Queen's Hit Squad, the Mi-Runach. He's good at what he does and has no complaints. He realizes that he was wrong for the way he treated Izzy years ago and wants her forgiveness. But, it wouldn't be Izzy if she didn't make him sweat a little first. They go on a quest together to try to find someone to help train Izzy's younger sister Rhi. During this time, we find out more about Eibhear and Izzy and their abilities.
Like all G A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenston books, it was HILIARIOUS!!! I couldn't stop laughing. It's always funny when the dragon brothers fight and Eibhear plays the victim. And Izzy using Rhi's hugs as a form of torture for some of the family members had me in tears. The action was great also. I loved seeing strong women work together, defend themselves, and those around them.
But my problem with this book is that the romance that I had been waiting for WAS NOT THERE!!! We've watched Izzy and Eibhear dance around their attraction for each other through several books. And now that they have their own book, we spend more time reading about the side characters and their issues. To me, it felt like Eibhear and Izzy probably had 3 romantic chapters total out of the whole book!!! So now, I can't help but feel...."I waited YEARS for this???" I truly feel the Eibhear and Izzy's book was hijacked by Rhi and the twins. I liked finding out how they were doing, but I wouldn't have minded seeing less of them and more romantic interactive between the main couple. The sex without the romantic build-up and passion seemed flat to me.
***Possible Spoiler***
To me, it seemed like there was information given that went nowhere. For example, Queen Rhiannon's strategic insults to Izzy had no purpose. The couple never talked about or even thought about it afterwards. Eibhear's secret talent never came into play in the actual battles. And once again, we were cheated out of the actual mating and branding, just told about it afterwards. But I think the biggest issue I have besides the limited amount of romance is that there was NO family discussion or conversation afterwards. While we know certain members of the family are okay with Eibhear and Izzy being together as a couple, we never actually saw how Annwyl, Talaith, Dagmar and a few others reacted to the news.
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