Willy W. reviewed on 8/17/2012 + 503 more book reviews

Eh.
This series has been stagnating for awhile.
The characters don't feel very unique anymore, almost all the women have the same "voice", and it feels like we go in circles with the Hunters but the story never really progresses.

The book was way too long. The Paris/Sienna story was rather a letdown. They reunited pretty quickly and barring a minor misunderstanding or two, not much really happened. Things seemed ominous with Cronus and Zacharel both giving Sienna ultimatums, but nothing ever really came of them. I mean it did but it just felt like a big happy accident rather than things being propelled by Sienna's strong personality or Paris's great love. Honestly their story was kind of boring.

On the other hand, Showalter did finally address some of my other complaints about the series. The good part of the book was the build up of interest in Zacharel, William, Kain, and Legion/Galen. There was a terrific denouement at the end and a lot of resolution to loose ends. Thank you Gena Showalter, while the stories of the Lords goes on, the Hunter stuff seems to be at an end (fingers crossed). But it was all tied up so neatly with Sienna at the center, it felt a little forced, like a Hallmark card.

Hopefully Showalter dives into the characters more in her next installment. It seems like she's trying to revitalize the series and hopefully that gives new life to her writing as well.

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