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crimyami's review against another edition
5.0
Dianna Love has written this lovely series and continues to do it. I love Evalle and the way she’s been written and how her story continues to be amazing. The story has a good flow to it and leaves you desiring more of the story till you finish it. She doesn’t leave you disappointed while reading the book. There is plenty of action and romance in this book. It keeps you on the edge of your seat as your getting further into the story.
Evalle has just come back to life and trying to figure out what her life is now. It’s difficult with her gryphon not coming when she wanted to call on it. It’s driving her nuts how everyone is treating her as if she’s fragile. She wants to go home and wants to be with her mate. Yet, she hasn’t told Storm that she’s struggling with her powers. Things in Atlanta are heating up when they get home and Storm wants to keep her safe without suffocating her. Taking her to Arizona he tries to keep Evalle safe while helping his uncle.
It shows Evalle’s struggles with being suffocated and Storm’s wanting to protect what he had almost loss. Evalle can’t imagine sacrificing Storm’s life to help her own by mating with him if it was even possible. So a chance to get her powers back she jumps at it without thinking about it. The murders Storm’s is trying to figure out leads him to realize that he may have brought his mate into more danger than what she was back in Atlanta.
I love Evalle, and her journey with Storm was worrisome and yet it was exciting. I worried about Evalle with the condition she was but everyone has to over come their demons. Dianna writes it in such a way that you feel for Storm and you feel for Evalle. I definitely would recommend this book to my friends. It’s fun and exciting.
Evalle has just come back to life and trying to figure out what her life is now. It’s difficult with her gryphon not coming when she wanted to call on it. It’s driving her nuts how everyone is treating her as if she’s fragile. She wants to go home and wants to be with her mate. Yet, she hasn’t told Storm that she’s struggling with her powers. Things in Atlanta are heating up when they get home and Storm wants to keep her safe without suffocating her. Taking her to Arizona he tries to keep Evalle safe while helping his uncle.
It shows Evalle’s struggles with being suffocated and Storm’s wanting to protect what he had almost loss. Evalle can’t imagine sacrificing Storm’s life to help her own by mating with him if it was even possible. So a chance to get her powers back she jumps at it without thinking about it. The murders Storm’s is trying to figure out leads him to realize that he may have brought his mate into more danger than what she was back in Atlanta.
I love Evalle, and her journey with Storm was worrisome and yet it was exciting. I worried about Evalle with the condition she was but everyone has to over come their demons. Dianna writes it in such a way that you feel for Storm and you feel for Evalle. I definitely would recommend this book to my friends. It’s fun and exciting.
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! High energy action and suspense this story will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Evalle and Storm have been through hell together and apart but we have never questioned their love for one another. This story tests them both in ways that left me breathless. I absolutely adore this series and was thrilled to my toes with this installment. I’m sure it will be a favorite for years to come.
aquariandancer's review against another edition
4.0
Belador Series Book 10.5.
Evalle and Storm are determined to leave Treoir for a bit to get some time alone, but a call from Storm's estranged uncle changes their plans. Several deaths at the reservation have led Storm's uncle to believe that some sort of magic is involved and the Storm is the tribe's only hope at finding the truth. However, Storm and Evalle must hide their own supernatural gifts to avoid being seen as the enemy. This book gives Storm a backstory and fills in some of his family's history.
If you've been waiting to find out more about Storm, this is the book for you!
Audio Review:
Stephen R. Thorne has become the voice of the Beladors. He reads the story as a narration and the character's words as a play. This gives a clear delineation of spoken words vs thoughts or actions.
Evalle and Storm are determined to leave Treoir for a bit to get some time alone, but a call from Storm's estranged uncle changes their plans. Several deaths at the reservation have led Storm's uncle to believe that some sort of magic is involved and the Storm is the tribe's only hope at finding the truth. However, Storm and Evalle must hide their own supernatural gifts to avoid being seen as the enemy. This book gives Storm a backstory and fills in some of his family's history.
If you've been waiting to find out more about Storm, this is the book for you!
Audio Review:
Stephen R. Thorne has become the voice of the Beladors. He reads the story as a narration and the character's words as a play. This gives a clear delineation of spoken words vs thoughts or actions.
catnaping's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
cheryls's review against another edition
5.0
This is book 10.5 in the Belador series and it features Evalle and Storm. The story takes place after Evalle’s kidnapping and deals with the heartbreaking consequences of that event. Evalle and Storm have a love like no other but right now, bonding is the big question. As they travel to Arizona to help Storm‘s uncle, these two will be put to the ultimate test.
This story line was awesome! The mystery, suspense and action had me on the edge of my seat. The characters were fantastic and many had hidden depths that were not expected. I can’t wait to read more from this fabulous series!
This story line was awesome! The mystery, suspense and action had me on the edge of my seat. The characters were fantastic and many had hidden depths that were not expected. I can’t wait to read more from this fabulous series!
monadh's review against another edition
5.0
Long-awaited culmination of Evalle and Storm’s bitter-sweet love story
Almost from the beginning Evalle and Storm have been my favorite Belador couple, and if anybody deserves a happy ending, then it is them, especially after everything they have gone through to finally be together. Even since before Treoir Dragon Hoard (book #10) I have been somewhat upset with Evalle and Storm for always putting of bonding, even though they have assured each other of their mutual love many times. But it never seems to be the right moment and then Evalle of course gets abducted, and because they failed to bond it’s impossible for Storm to track her via their connection. She eventually is rescued from the evil warlock who held her prisoner, but her enforced stay in the Abandinu realm left scars.
Evalle is recuperating in Treoir, but she is unable to call her gryphon and her powers haven’t returned fully either. Her mate and friends have tried to be supportive, but their hovering feels oppressive to Evalle. Also, after having found her again, Storm is subtly pushing for them to bond, but Evalle is afraid of endangering Storm by bonding with him before she is fully recovered. So when Storm gets a call from his estranged uncle Bidziil, Evalle sees that as welcome opportunity to put off having to make a decision either way and decides to accompany Storm on this mission.
While Storm tries to solve a murder that seems to involve supernatural elements, Evalle’s condition deteriorates further. In the end the solution of the strange murders and the answer to Evalle’s healing both lead to the same place, although not quite in the way one would have expected.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mixture of a murder mystery with some unexpected turns and personal journey for both Evalle and Storm. Evalle has to learn to trust herself again, while Storm, who discovers that the things he believed about his uncle are not necessarily true, manages to reconnect with this part of his family through the shared experience of the investigation.
I also commend Dianna Love for depicting “minority” characters – in this case Diné/Navajo – and their struggles in a sensitive and multi-dimensional manner and that way exploding preconceived notions and stereotypes. There is a reason this is one of my favorite UF series aside from the intricate world-building, the mythical creatures that populate its pages and the epic stories of struggle and love and friendship that she puts her characters through. So 4 ½ stars from me for the long-awaited culmination of Evalle and Storm’s bitter-sweet love story.
Almost from the beginning Evalle and Storm have been my favorite Belador couple, and if anybody deserves a happy ending, then it is them, especially after everything they have gone through to finally be together. Even since before Treoir Dragon Hoard (book #10) I have been somewhat upset with Evalle and Storm for always putting of bonding, even though they have assured each other of their mutual love many times. But it never seems to be the right moment and then Evalle of course gets abducted, and because they failed to bond it’s impossible for Storm to track her via their connection. She eventually is rescued from the evil warlock who held her prisoner, but her enforced stay in the Abandinu realm left scars.
Evalle is recuperating in Treoir, but she is unable to call her gryphon and her powers haven’t returned fully either. Her mate and friends have tried to be supportive, but their hovering feels oppressive to Evalle. Also, after having found her again, Storm is subtly pushing for them to bond, but Evalle is afraid of endangering Storm by bonding with him before she is fully recovered. So when Storm gets a call from his estranged uncle Bidziil, Evalle sees that as welcome opportunity to put off having to make a decision either way and decides to accompany Storm on this mission.
While Storm tries to solve a murder that seems to involve supernatural elements, Evalle’s condition deteriorates further. In the end the solution of the strange murders and the answer to Evalle’s healing both lead to the same place, although not quite in the way one would have expected.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mixture of a murder mystery with some unexpected turns and personal journey for both Evalle and Storm. Evalle has to learn to trust herself again, while Storm, who discovers that the things he believed about his uncle are not necessarily true, manages to reconnect with this part of his family through the shared experience of the investigation.
I also commend Dianna Love for depicting “minority” characters – in this case Diné/Navajo – and their struggles in a sensitive and multi-dimensional manner and that way exploding preconceived notions and stereotypes. There is a reason this is one of my favorite UF series aside from the intricate world-building, the mythical creatures that populate its pages and the epic stories of struggle and love and friendship that she puts her characters through. So 4 ½ stars from me for the long-awaited culmination of Evalle and Storm’s bitter-sweet love story.
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