Lover Mine (Black Dagger Botherhood #8)- J.R. Ward
Grade: Adult - PNR
Rating: 5/5 stars
The hot new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood by the #1New York Times bestselling author
John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown. Taken in by The Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was-or his true identity.
Xhex has long steeled herself against the attraction to John Matthew. Until fate intervenes and she discovers that love, like destiny, is inevitable.
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If you're a long time BDB reader, you would know that John Matthew has had a tough life and that doesn't really end with his own book. I was really looking forward to seeing John get his happy ending. 'Lover Mine' is definitely one of my favourites for this series. I loved seeing not only John's mind, but Xhex's too; and the action (both fighting and private time *wink**wink*) was amazing.
After finishing 'Lover Avenged' last week, I was desperate to jump into 'Lover Mine'. The previous book leaves us with a serious unresolved issue concerning Xhex and her future. I've become super attached to Xhex (it's really hard not to get that way); I never want to see her hurt again. I adored seeing her as more than just Rehv's security guard. I love her strength and her fears; she's not a gentle soul, but she's got good things going for her. The struggle to be accepted and to overcome her past is heart-warming.
We see relationships form and break in 'Lover Mine'; you can't help getting caught up in the drama, especially after so many books. The characters we follow are all so well known to us; they feel like friends. You don't want their actions to end up hurting someone you love *cough*QhuinnandBlay*cough* The unresolved issues only make me want to read the next book already.
I loved reading the flashback scenes about Darius and Tohr. If you haven't read the book yet, I'll tell you only one thing: There's more to these scenes than just seeing Darius again. I started to guess what they were about early on, and it wasn't hard to work out. They leave you feeling pretty satisfied in the end.
Despite loving this book, and despite how important it was to see everything that was happening, I cannot make myself enjoy the lessers POVS. Maybe I'm too desperate to find out about the Brothers and their females, but I don't find these scenes captivating enough, even with Lash being the main focus for 'Lover Mine' and with his story being so connected to John and Xhex's happen ending. It just doesn't interest me.
5/5 stars
Kim
(Originally posted on Goodreads)
Thanks for checking out my IMM. John Matthew is my favorite Brother, but I just didn't *love* his story like I thought I would. I think it was more anticipation than anything. And I totally agree about Lash.
ReplyDeleteI think I loved it more because of Xhex. I adore her, so she definitely helped to lift my opinions of the book. I'm glad I'm not the only one who wasn't into the Lash stuff.
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Kim
Awesome review! I love this series but I've only gotten to Zsadist's (if i spelled that right) story. I loved it, and I don't know why i haven't continued the series -_- Anywho, thanks for following me! New follower!
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Oh, I hope my review didn't spoil too much for you. Zsadist *sigh* I love him! He's so tortured, but cool.
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Kim
I haven't heard of this series which is always fun because then I get to go look it up on goodreads!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really fun, sexy series. I've had a few issues with some of the switching POV (The good AND evil people get scenes *grumbles*) But I've really enjoyed the last 2 I've read.
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Despite the fact that I absolutely adore the Brotherhood, I felt a little let down in this book. Don't get me wrong - I love John Matthew, Blay, Quinn, and Xhex. And, the story line with the lessers was much more interesting then in the previous books (although still skim-able and, in fact, you wouldn't miss much if you skipped those chapters in their entirety). But the camaraderie of the Brotherhood was missing from this book. The playful banter between them. Them telling each other to stick stuff where the sun don't shine. I don't shy from the profanity, so I very much missed their colorful conversations with one another. In some ways the fact that there was so much less of it made me feel a little like I wasn't visiting the same little universe I have come to enjoy so much. We got very little exposure to Wrath, Z, Phury, Butch, Rhev and the rest of the bunch (not to mention, except for Doc Jane, the women were no where to be found). It was a little disappointing. I liked seeing us get back much more of Thor, although even that felt almost short-handed. I missed the interaction and the dialogue between the Brothers so very much.
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