Joelle K. (JoelleKo20) reviewed on + 21 more book reviews
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I almost didn't read this book, but since I received a copy for free I figured I would give it a chance. My interest in Lara Adrian's books has decreased with every novel she has written and this one is no exception.
If you've already read her other books you know that Rio has been betrayed by his former "Breedmate" Eva and is not only emotionally scarred, but physically scarred too. Eva's ghost brings to him Dylan Alexander when he's just about to end his life. After she escapes with pictures of an ancient tomb and some other photos Rio is ordered to take care of Dylan by erasing her mind and all of those that have come into contact with the photos she has taken. Meanwhile Dylan's mother and the only family member she has contact with is dying of cancer. They both have to cope with loss while healing the wounds in each others' hearts and this need brings them together.
I wanted to like this book and eagerly awaited Rio's story, hoping it was going to be an improvement in the series. I was wrong. They fell in love in what seemed like four days to me (it may have been five) which seemed highly implausible considering how hurt Rio had previously been over Eva's betrayal. I wanted more of a connection in the main characters but it just seemed like they magically fell in love, and without the addition of a lot of alcohol I just don't see how this could be possible. The rest of the on-going plot with the Breed and their struggle against the evil Rogue was interesting, but not enough to carry the book. I know I'm still going to read the next one because I really want to know Niko's story, but I'm not going to pay full price for it! I love Kresly Cole's "Immortals After Dark" series and would highly recommend it in lieu of Lara Adrian.
If you've already read her other books you know that Rio has been betrayed by his former "Breedmate" Eva and is not only emotionally scarred, but physically scarred too. Eva's ghost brings to him Dylan Alexander when he's just about to end his life. After she escapes with pictures of an ancient tomb and some other photos Rio is ordered to take care of Dylan by erasing her mind and all of those that have come into contact with the photos she has taken. Meanwhile Dylan's mother and the only family member she has contact with is dying of cancer. They both have to cope with loss while healing the wounds in each others' hearts and this need brings them together.
I wanted to like this book and eagerly awaited Rio's story, hoping it was going to be an improvement in the series. I was wrong. They fell in love in what seemed like four days to me (it may have been five) which seemed highly implausible considering how hurt Rio had previously been over Eva's betrayal. I wanted more of a connection in the main characters but it just seemed like they magically fell in love, and without the addition of a lot of alcohol I just don't see how this could be possible. The rest of the on-going plot with the Breed and their struggle against the evil Rogue was interesting, but not enough to carry the book. I know I'm still going to read the next one because I really want to know Niko's story, but I'm not going to pay full price for it! I love Kresly Cole's "Immortals After Dark" series and would highly recommend it in lieu of Lara Adrian.
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