I have to say that this series is getting better and better my each pasting book of this series. This story is about Julian Savage, the twin brother of Aidan in book three, and his last mission that his Prince gave him better he meets the dawn to end his colorless life. His last mission is to warn a singer name Desari, because her voice is so beautiful that human and vampire will come after her thinking that she is a vampire or a Carpathian female. When he enter he discover that not only is she a Carpathian female but his lifemate as well. To add more on his discover about her he also discover that she is Gregori younger sister along with her brother Darius. Knowing that he has found his lifemate he gave up going to the dawn and devote his life to her and her family by looking after her from both human, vampire, and even himself.We get to know the reason as to way Julian is always a loner and never a part to his people, and especially to his twin brother. Which is a very sad on the burden that he bore in order to protect his people and especially his twin.I love the brotherhood between Julian and Daruis because they are so alike that they understand each other better then he has with the rest of the family.Finally I love the chemistry between Julian and Desari, because Desari is also an ancient and has equal if not even more power then Julian and because of that they balance each other out making them the perfect couples so far from the series. Also even though Desari was hestaint at first because this is all new to her, but she accept it and even acknowledge that they were meant for each other and that the love for each other is stronger then ever.The only reason I did not give this a full 5 stars is that the ending was cut short and I feel that the ending could have been better but overall I love the story as a whole. Can't wait for Darius story which is the next of this series and also to see about the relationship between Syndil and Barack. I feel there is more about those two that they are saying about each other.
I'd give it 4.5 stars. These Carpathian books are really addictive. Julian was totally yummy. He was living large and in control. I thought Desari was a great match for him. She was an ancient too, and wasn't about to fall for the 'little girl' stuff. She actually gave him a reality check and he listened and appreciated her. They had a relationship of give and take, supporting each other.I really loved the musical aspects in this story, how Desari could use her voice as a tool for helping the animals and others, and also to fight the vampires. I liked that each of the characters has a special gift. Syndil's gift was really cool. Feehan really has a great imagination!At first Desari is a bit reluctant, but feels the pull. How could she resist Julian? This book really turns the page where you can see the progression in Feehan's writing. It's smooth and shows her skill. She uses words to tell a story with the detail of beautiful painting. There are dark moments and you can feel the menace and smell the evil. There are also moments of cameraderi and affection between Desari and her family and Julian.This book has two alpha males (well more if you count Barack and Dayan), but there aren't too many. I liked the interactions between Julian and Darius. There was mutual respect and acknowledgement of the power of the other in there interactions. I really liked the side story with Syndil and Barack. I hope that there is a story that gives them HEA. This book is really almost a five star. It's so hard for me because I love the Ghostwalkers so much that I can't help but elevate them to the Carpathians so far. But good writing is good writing. Long live the Carpathians!
I presume you know what the book is about. I'm letting you know what I liked or disliked about it.So this was my first Christine Feehan read. Of course I've seen her work throughout the years but have held off starting with such a favored author with many novels. I've found over the years that when I find an author I like I will likely end up reading all their work and it can take months to do. Not sure why it made sense to me this last weekend to read one of her novels but it did and alas - it looks as though I have even less time and even more books to read. This is a good thing of course and given the number of her books.... happy, contented, deep sigh.So, I've tee'd her up and likely her work will be between other books and I look forward to stretching the pleasure out.Now, as to the style of writing. At first I stumbled upon a YA genre/series because I hadn't read anything about a certain level of romance steaminess this reader enjoys.. but a short way into the read and I was assured that it was indeed no YA read. The story was good, characters interesting, romance hotness nicely done.The part I didn't like - often don't like with series - is the continuous thought or concept repetition throughout the story. It's the one thing on my radar as I continue to read Ms. Feehan's work. Right now the balance is good but if there's too much more future forward I'll drop the planned reads.Does anyone know what I mean about repetition of a story concept or the too concentrated wrap in of previous stories into a series book? If so, why do authors do this? Is it a known type of writing convention - something encouraged among authors to do or does it simply boil down to an authors intended message? Let me know if you know. Thank you.
—Styles
Me gustó, dentro de los buenos de la serie. Destaca porque en esta ocasión el conflicto del protagonista no radica en convencer y conquistar a su compañera cuando la descubre, sino que por el contrario, su relación comienza a surgir espontánea y fluidamente desde su primer encuentro. El conflicto viene de la mano de aceptar a la familia de su compañera, un grupo de carpatianos que hace siglos se separó de su especie y no conoce las costumbres de éstos, así como de su lucha interna con la marca que le hizo un vampiro siendo un niño y que lo obligó a separarse de los suyos. Solo me hubiera gustado que al final, la autora nos hubiera regalado el reencuentro de Julian con su propia familia.
—Beatriz
*I gave this 4 stars only for the basic storyline. If I included my frustration with repetition, it would be down to a 2.5*This one had a better storyline. The female lead, Desari, wasn't a simpering human child, barely eighteen, being pounced on by a big bad, scary Carpathian male, but a strong Carpathian female with her own powers. This alone, made the whole story refreshing, but I also liked the family unit, the club scene, and the dark shadow within Julian.However, again the repetition is ge
—Elaine White
