Dark Skye Immortals After Dark #14

In Dark Skye, we have a book that has been sitting on my shelf for months and I finally was able to pick this one up!!! So glad that I did, and even though its not my favorite of the series, it still had some stimulating potential that I would highly recommend to any PNR and UF fans. It begins with two warring factions, and two children of each faction who become best friends. But when a tradegy happens, and they betray each other, their lives changes. For centuries, Thronos has been chasing after Lanthe. He knows she is his enemy, and her betrayal still strikes deep. But the moment he captures her, they are forced to work together to survive. Thus begins a fragile reunion. Now these two at the beginning literally despise each other even though they once loved each other and shared secrets beneath Thronos’ wings. What I liked about this one was seeing a relationship full of hate and mistrust turn into something even more powerful….a love that never dies. This story swept me up instantly and I was overwhelmed by Thronos and Lanthe. I loved Thronos, such a fabulous hero and he is so patient and forigving in my opinion. Lanthe hasn’t exactly been as honorable as Thronos. But she proves herself to me through the story. I saw two people that developed a strong bond that no matter that their people were enemies they found a way to surpass expectations, and find their HEa—–although it takes quite a few tough battles for them to get there. But what a adventure we see them go through. Truly in love with this pair, and even though it could be heartbreaking at times….I gobbled it all up instantly.

Ah, I finally finished this book. The first part are enjoyable but at the middle it got boring. Lanthe had me annoyed at some point. I also have to say that these two had it bad physically (in all of the MCs) especially to Thronos lol. Man won't let him rest for a second. Well, what's the point of tracing to dangerous places without getting hurt? They gave us a big revelation! Call me shookth right now. I also thought they won't have problems this time at 90% of the book but Kresley said to keep it coming so the ending is giving us a cliffhanger. I need more domestic.

3.5

Of all the IAD so far, Dark Skye has taken me the longest to get through, almost a week, which is about an eternity in romance-reading time! BUT, this is a meaty, engrossing story that deserves to be taken in slowly. Lanthe and Thronos are two damaged souls who have A LOT to get through to get back to the love and respect they had for one another as children, when they first met. Thronos recognized Lanthe has his fated mate even in childhood, which is interesting to me, but at least they were both children and there was no sexual component to it (phew). Dark Skye has a sort of Romeo and Juliet vibe going on, as Lanthe and Thronos are from two Lorean groups that loathe and distrust one another, and the fact these become best friends is so adorable, and then so ultimately heartbreaking when Lanthe's family is killed, Sabine almost killed, and Thronos punished as being the cause. Thronos was NOT my favorite in the beginning, I found his purity culture and attitude totally off putting, until I didn't. He still isn't one of my favorite heroes of the IAD world, but Lanthe IS. Her attitude toward her past, her sexuality, her history is just refreshing and delightful. She's funny, irreverent, and knows what she wants. She can also admit when she's made a mistake and is just divine. Thronos and Lanthe's journy through the different realms, basically a wicked road trip to hell, the sea, and back, was super fun to read and I love when Kresley really drags out the sexual tension. So epic here. Alright the rest of my thoughts are super spoilery, so they are hidden. (view spoiler)[ Finally another Lothaire mention! I was glad to see his name back on the page. WE SEE MYST! She's drowning in the sea, and Lanthe knows where she is. NYX IS BACK! She's trying to become an actual goddess. Gosh I love her and her meddling ways so hard. Well, I thought horns during sexy-times was hot, now we have wings, wing talons, and FOUR HORNS. Dark Skye really leveled up the erotic "demon" stuff, and I'm here for it. *fans self* There's a proto-sex planet! Read Robin Lovett if you haven't. Sex sheet! OMG. Using wings to create a soundproof room to muffle sounds, I die. A bed of sea nymphs to have sex on. My lord. Of all the IAD books, this one reminds me of Saga, my favorite Graphic Novel series, the most. (hide spoiler)]