There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I am coming for you...
When Baylon and the other six reapers are given an order to strike down all half fae in addition to executing justice on the Dark, to say they have reservations would be an understatement. As their leader, Cael, goes to Death to try and get answers, the rest of the Reapers search the city for their own. And then Baylon sees Jordyn on the steps of the Edinburgh library. With her arresting beauty and her obliviousness to its effects, he's captivated and curious. But his choice to pursue her might mean their demise if Death chooses to repeat history and carry out the consequences of her Reapers choosing a mate.
There's a big crossover to her other Dark Worlds books and a few references in the beginning might be a bit confusing, but pressing on soon gives way to a unique set of circumstances that make it stand alone enough to be fine as a series on its own. Baylon and Jordyn definitely have chemistry and are likable on their own, but there's a bit of a lack of depth because the story is so short. The amount of history, connection, chemistry, background, and series outlay is quite immense to have been packed into the number of pages here but it seemed to be alright. I'm definitely in for the long haul because I know things will get better an better. 4 stars.
Nothing about their first meeting goes as planned. Kyran and River are reluctantly drawn to one another and neither can seem to get their bearings. The Reapers are after the books that River is jealously guarding but Kyran suspects that there's more to her than a feisty, protective librarian. As they combine forces they learn that there's much more to their precarious situation than they initially believed and they're left with more questions than answers. Death's new decree regarding mates gives Kyran and River a chance together but their enemy isn't about to give up on his end either.
This is really a great continuation because we essentially pick up where we left off in Dark Alpha's Claim and there's no new huge info-dump to bog us down. We get right into the thick of things and find out a lot about River giving her depth and a uniqueness that I quite enjoyed. Learning about Kyran's past is both painful and telling because his desire for justice and honesty make a huge impact on his relationship with River. I loved how they came together and that despite the dangers, they decide partnership is better than "protecting the little woman" and other such ridiculousness. As the plot thickens, it's apparent that each Reaper's mate will play a large role in bringing everything to an astounding reckoning. Being only the second book into the series, we're already seeing a huge plan unfolding and I'm more intrigued than ever to find out what happens next. 4 stars.
Spies and their machinations can lead to distrust, unfavorable outcomes, and learning a lot of what you never wanted to know in the first place. For Neve and Talin, most of these come to pass, to their detriment, but it brings them closer in ways they never dreamed they could have become. It also puts them in a position to reap the full punishment from Death that got the Reapers into the whole situation they're in in the first place—because Neve is full Fae, unlike the mates of Baylon and Kylan. As their enemy closes in on them yet again, they'll have to learn more, act quicker, or they'll lose what little advantage they have. Except the things they learn might not be enough to save them, or their love.
Neve is fierce. I'll admit I was worried when she was first introduced through Talin's perspective because she came across as spoiled, vain, and vapid. That opinion was quickly changed when we learned just how involved she is with the Light fae court, Talin, and her mystery watcher. There's so much more going on than anyone could have guessed and what she goes through in the course of this story is incredibly tragic and yet she finds a way to triumph knowing exactly what she's getting into. I loved her so hard. Talin came across quite different in this story than he had in the previous stories. I found him to be a good match for Neve but more emotionally chaotic than the others so far. He makes incredibly valid points so I felt him justified, but his character just surprised me a little with how up and down he reacted. The plot is definitely heating up with what happens with Eoghan and yet another attempt from both sides to gain the upper hand. The web is getting more tangled... 4 stars.
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