Reviewed by booksandcats on
This is maybe my favorite book of Jeaniene Frost so far. I'm tempted to say ever, but since there are still more to come, I'm sticking with so far.
Ian and Veritas both have amazing back stories that explain a lot about their behavior in previous books (Ian's annoyingness for example), their Chemistry is great. I love how it's built up a bit and not instantaneous. And while I loved, absolutely loved Ian in this book, in his interactions with Veritas, Frost stays very much true to the Character, as in his interactions with his friends he is still annoying and cocky and so very Ian. But I get it now. Veritas is... wow. I love Frost's ability to create strong, kickass woman. First Cat, then Denise, the Kira, then Leila, now Veritas. She is my favorite character. Ever. Won't say more about her, just read the book.
The storyline is great as well, the antagonist amazing, powerful and the fight against him is grasping, with lots of emotions and twists.
Lastly, I like how Jeanine Frost found an ending to this book that was kind of a mix between a sad and a happy ending. Veritas is not happy, she is heartbroken, but she knows Ian is alive and that what they had was true. We as a reader however know, that he knows about her, so their relationship isn't lost, so sad ending for her, happy for us? very fun twist. Also a great set up for the next book, a good way to keep the relationship interesting enough besides just being happy together and fighting evil (not that I wouldn't read that), yet still keeping the progress this book made. Also, so much more believable when fighting such an overpowered enemy that they wouldn't just win and everything would be fine, but that one of them actually dies. Also, even though I hate that Veritas loses part of her awesome power (the coming back from the dead part, this is a spoiler so I can write that lol), I like that she isn't that op anymore. Otherwise, no real stakes for her. Aside from losing everyone she loves and cares about.
So, great book, if you know the universe of Cat and Bones by Jeaniene Frost you will love this. I suppose it can be read as a standalone, but I wouldn't advise it. Many characters and actions won't really make sense, plus the other books are great as well. Do yourselves the favor and read them.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 18 February, 2020: Finished reading
- 18 February, 2020: Reviewed