This is the first in the series I have read and although reading the others before may have helped with a better appreciation of the situation you don’t need to really for Kendrix does a nice flashback for us.
My first time reading elle christensen and it won’t be my last. I am so very glad that when she was at a author in the city event in Orlando I purchased the whole series from her because just based from this book, I can say I will enjoy it. the writing was wonderful and the book scrumptious. I love Kendrix and all he sacrificed for the greater good. Even though he didn’t see himself in the end as worth much he is worth more. He was kind, caring and protective as all get up. This all comes through in the great descriptive writing of Kendrix’s thoughts and actions that we are privileged to.
this book is seen in the eyes of two people. Alysia who is Cailyn and Kendrix. Kendrix gives us the background and how the situation came about that he had to retrieve Alysia. Alysia is a fallen that really didn’t fall on her own accord. She is also a fascinating character. She has flaws but her flaws sometimes have a purpose. For example for me a flaw is the fact that she is a thief, a good thief, but a thief nontheless. But she does when Kendrix meets her for his mission use her occupation for good to stop a corrupt man. Alysia knows little of the world she is from and Kendrix slowly teaches her as he protects her and falls in love. He can’t have her though because of the decision he made long ago. It’s sad because they are truly wonderful together and she makes Kendrix want to fight for himself and her.
when all heck breaks loose and they go on the run is when we truly get some action of all fae. We see Kendrix come in contact with his past and what he lost and will lose again. We see Alysia learn her fate and make the decision that will help all involved but leave Kendrix hurt. Kendrix though knew all along the fate of him and Alysia and lets go as well. But he doesn’t really as he holds to his soul long enough for Alysia to grow into the woman she was meant to be and make sure she is protected and safe. He does this from the shadows and you can’t help but really feel for this amazingly selfless caring man. He loses so much in this book and it means even more to you as you see it from his point of view because the sacrifice is more emotional and real for you.
I love the ending with Fate and her decisions. To me she helps Kendrix along the way be saved and not just at the end. She helps him see his life has meaning in a roundabout way. At first didn’t like the woman. Nope she was just too cruel when I saw what Kendrix had to do. Than I wondered why she was so cruel but in the end I grew to warm up to her.
Alysia like said earlier fascinated me. she was more than you saw and getting her view on the situation especially as she was learning her world was a treat. Her emotions don’t shine through as much as Kendrix’s and I think this is a good thing because her character is more in the exploration and learning stage and when it comes time for destiny and sacrifice we see the emotion shine through. That is a great way to write this character up for she is on so many journeys in the book and her growth is immense as is Kendrix’s.
The story is character driven and about Kendrix and how he holds onto himself long enough to bring Alysia to those who can keep her safe and make sure she lives the life she is destined too. About Kendrix finding the one meant for him but sacrificing so she may be safe and whole. How Alysia with her love helped Kendrix want to fight even after his sacrifice so she may be protected. How their love saves Kendrix in more ways than one. It is the story of Kendrix and Alysia. the danger of Alysia bringing brought to her destiny, her and Kendrix’s love for one another and how that love intervened and saves Kendrix in so many ways.
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