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michael_beatty249's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Audiobook
For the best fictional bachelor pad the award goes to: Hawk ***** Clapping Wildly******
Yes, this character has the home of dreams with all the cherries on top. Why am I focusing on this? Read the book and visualize the dream, omg the shower. ~sigh~ I could live there with a Hawk.
If you are not up to date on this series you should be.
Hawk is massive, sexy and scarred by his past, and beaten by his present. He is trapped in unhappiness and celibacy. The hot hunk of a man is a virgin, and to change that would mean his death. He is forbidden to find comfort so he uses his energy to protect his family and friends, and he is ferocious. His life is threatened at the highest level when he runs into an assassin who is there to kill him.
His assassin is a woman, an attractive woman who stirs something inside of him. She is there by force, and will do what she has to do because someone she loves will die if she doesn't. It also helps that there are serious emotional scars flowing in her veins against the family Hawk. She is a survivor, a warrior, and a bit of a broken soul who will rip apart the life Hawk has built.
Yeehaw, another fun ride with S.K. and her League series. I had taken a break fro her writing for a year, but am thrilled to be back in the sexy hunky semi caveman program. There is a lot of alpha to absorb here as well as her other series I need to take them in small doses. I feel bruised and battered from all the wounds these characters received.
Great narration the reader brought the world alive
For the best fictional bachelor pad the award goes to: Hawk ***** Clapping Wildly******
Yes, this character has the home of dreams with all the cherries on top. Why am I focusing on this? Read the book and visualize the dream, omg the shower. ~sigh~ I could live there with a Hawk.
If you are not up to date on this series you should be.
Hawk is massive, sexy and scarred by his past, and beaten by his present. He is trapped in unhappiness and celibacy. The hot hunk of a man is a virgin, and to change that would mean his death. He is forbidden to find comfort so he uses his energy to protect his family and friends, and he is ferocious. His life is threatened at the highest level when he runs into an assassin who is there to kill him.
His assassin is a woman, an attractive woman who stirs something inside of him. She is there by force, and will do what she has to do because someone she loves will die if she doesn't. It also helps that there are serious emotional scars flowing in her veins against the family Hawk. She is a survivor, a warrior, and a bit of a broken soul who will rip apart the life Hawk has built.
Yeehaw, another fun ride with S.K. and her League series. I had taken a break fro her writing for a year, but am thrilled to be back in the sexy hunky semi caveman program. There is a lot of alpha to absorb here as well as her other series I need to take them in small doses. I feel bruised and battered from all the wounds these characters received.
Great narration the reader brought the world alive
rellimreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my favorite of the series (tied with the next book, Born of Defiance). The storyline starts a few months after the previous book, Cloak & Silence.
Kenyon typically writes strong female characters, but I found Sumi particularly endearing here. Hauk has been a great secondary character over the previous books and it’s so great for him to get his HEA. With half of the book set on a mostly-deserted planet, and despite being with Darice & Thia, Hauk & Sumi have a lot of one on one time to get close. There’s a bit of a fated-mates type situation going on, but not anything that takes away from their decision to be together.
Once they meet up with the Sentella - it’s an awesome catch-up on all the characters. The banter between them all is always fun and Sumi fits right in. I love that “the big finale” fight scene centers around Sumi.
Throughout the book I appreciate the balance of action, suspense, romance. This is one I’ve listened to many, many times.
Fred Berman’s narration is great. He has distinct voice for all the characters and his handling of all the various emotional parts is spot on.
Kenyon typically writes strong female characters, but I found Sumi particularly endearing here. Hauk has been a great secondary character over the previous books and it’s so great for him to get his HEA. With half of the book set on a mostly-deserted planet, and despite being with Darice & Thia, Hauk & Sumi have a lot of one on one time to get close. There’s a bit of a fated-mates type situation going on, but not anything that takes away from their decision to be together.
Once they meet up with the Sentella - it’s an awesome catch-up on all the characters. The banter between them all is always fun and Sumi fits right in. I love that “the big finale” fight scene centers around Sumi.
Throughout the book I appreciate the balance of action, suspense, romance. This is one I’ve listened to many, many times.
Fred Berman’s narration is great. He has distinct voice for all the characters and his handling of all the various emotional parts is spot on.
jazzrizz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sailorkchick's review against another edition
5.0
Kenyon's novels are always a high point in my reading. I feel so at home reading about her characters and the amazing families that get bigger and bigger. Hauk and Sumi are both great characters to get to know better and I love all the inside jokes from previous novels.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
OMG awesome beyond belief. I have no clear concise words for the greatness of Hauk and Sumi's story. Another masterpiece Sherrilyn. Can't wait to see who's next!
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
Another epic futuristic romantic adventure from Sherrilyn Kenyon in The League series. The last book was heartbreaking and while Born of Fury has a lot of emotion it’s not as gut wrenching. Hauk is used to being betrayed by family and knows that the only people he can count on are his brothers in the Sentella. As he journeys on a traditional Andarion quest with his niece and nephew he discovers Sumi, badly injured and in need of help. But he has no idea if he can trust this warrior woman and refuses to turn his back on her. Sumi has one objective, to kill Hauk. She never intended to become an assassin but she will do anything to project her daughter. As she gets to know Hauk and watches the relationship with his family she’s drawn to the man she sees before her. This kind and caring man is not someone that she can ruthlessly kill but she cannot send her daughter through the training she had to endure. As they slowly reveal more and more about themselves they find an ally, someone they can trust, which they need when the attacks begin. A really great story that fits in well in the series. Because the characters are developed throughout the series I do not recommend starting here because you would get a little lost. Really can’t wait to see where the series goes from here!
acolyteofsins's review against another edition
4.0
Great Sherilyn Kenyon novel, as expected. You know by #6 what you're looking for. It was cool to see all of Sentella working together and see all the old couples come back with how they're doing with their families.
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
I have to say, it's been super fun revisiting the Sentella members. Hauk has always been a favorite, and Sumi is so perfect for him.
I loved watching Darius come around, and Thia ... I have to say, I cannot wait for her book. I kind of hope Chayden might end up being her knight in shining armor.
I also loved how all of the Sentella and extended family make appearances in this book. One of my favorites!
I loved watching Darius come around, and Thia ... I have to say, I cannot wait for her book. I kind of hope Chayden might end up being her knight in shining armor.
I also loved how all of the Sentella and extended family make appearances in this book. One of my favorites!
toastymaloney's review against another edition
4.0
So good! I've loved this series. It's full of tortured heroes and the men and women who are able to bring out the love and tenderness in them.
Sumi and Hauk are lovely together. They are favorites if mine.
Hauk is willing to lay his life down for all his brothers and all those he considers family. He has been treated very badly by his biological family his while life, even though he is fiercely loyal.
Sumi is a League assassin sent to gather intel on Hauk. She knows Hauk's older brother, Fain, and hates him for what she thinks he did to her sister. She has no problem spying on him. Especially because Kyr, the League high commander, has said she can get her daughter, Kalea, whom she has never met, back if she completes this mission.
But then she gets to know Hauk. He isn't who she thought he was. And so the story goes on.
Lots of twists and turns! I really enjoyed the story.
Sumi and Hauk are lovely together. They are favorites if mine.
Hauk is willing to lay his life down for all his brothers and all those he considers family. He has been treated very badly by his biological family his while life, even though he is fiercely loyal.
Sumi is a League assassin sent to gather intel on Hauk. She knows Hauk's older brother, Fain, and hates him for what she thinks he did to her sister. She has no problem spying on him. Especially because Kyr, the League high commander, has said she can get her daughter, Kalea, whom she has never met, back if she completes this mission.
But then she gets to know Hauk. He isn't who she thought he was. And so the story goes on.
Lots of twists and turns! I really enjoyed the story.