(I originally read/reviewed Dreams of a Dark Warrior on my previous blog ‘Mrs. Papillion, aka “The Book Worm,” back in 2011, so this is a revised version after reading/listening to it a second time in 2019 and a third time in 2022.)
Storyline/My Thoughts: The first time I was introduced to Regin the Radiant in the Immortals After Dark, I immediately adored her character. She is the character everyone can rely on, and she can kick-butt. I was happy to finally get her story and find out who her fated mate was in the series. If you read the previous book in the series, then you would’ve gotten a sneak peek of who it was in the series. I also was glad that Kresley told the beginning of Regin’s story and how she ended up falling for the Berserker, Aidan the Fierce.
Now, Regin is faced with a reincarnation of Aidan the Fierce, and his name is now Declan Chase. Although, this time, he hates Regin. Declan kidnaps Regin and several other Lore creatures in this story and takes them to Torture Island, where the Order wants to experiment, take apart, or even destroy the lore kind. Declan intends to destroy Regin because that is what he’s supposed to do. He’s not supposed to have feelings for her or anyone in the Lore. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be comfortable when it comes to Regin because he becomes obsessed with her.
I love how Kresley Cole writes Regin’s and Declan’s story because she gives glimpses of Regin and Declan’s (Aidan) past together. She also goes into the other lives they had together. It’s not been easy, and I can see why Regin is reluctant to be with Declan. She doesn’t want to lose him again. I didn’t think I would love Declan, especially how he treated all the Lore characters in this book. After getting his POV in this book and reading some of his other past lives, I fell hard for the berserker. He’s still not my top male Lore guy, though. Malkom Slaine still has my heart. In this book, Kresley also introduces several other Lore characters that I can’t wait to know more about in future books. I have no idea how Kresley keeps up with all, but she is one fantastic storyteller, and I love how she keeps building this world even further.
Oh, and let’s not forget that Lothaire’s book is next and that Vampire did the unthinkable in this book. I don’t know if I should hate him or love him. All I know is this book gets five stars, and Kresley, you have a fan for life. 🙂
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Immortals After Dark series, and I recommend reading in order.
Steaminess: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Trope: Fated Mates; Enemies to Lovers
Would I recommend this book? Yes. I’ll keep bragging about this series forever, and I will always recommend it to Paranormal Romance readers.