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No one writes dark romance like J. R. Ward, as evidenced by Publishers Weekly's assertion that her "erotic paranormals are ... frighteningly addictive." In Lover Enshrined, a member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood must make a decision that could save—or spell doom for—his race of vampires. Phury knows his share of pain, but can the Primale of the Chosen experience love as well?
Wards's terrific latest picks up the Black Dagger Brotherhood of vampires where Lover Unboundleft off. Phury, a sworn Brother who has also become the Primale, is wrestling with a destiny he doesn't want, an addiction he can't handle and an insurmountable feeling of inadequacy that bleeds over into his love for Cormia, his Chosen First Mate. He holes up at the Brotherhood's rural New York base. The Omega, bent on destroying the vampire race, is meanwhile growing ever stronger, and his long-held plan to destroy the Brothers, via the Lessening Society, is coming to fruition. Younger Brotherhood trainees John Matthew, Qhuinn and Blaylock are learning what it means to come of age and are immersed in their own drama with Qhuinn's malicious cousin, Lash. The stories all reach a shared climax, leading to explosive revelations that set up the next book beautifully. Focusing less on Phury and Cormia and more on the Omega's plot amps the tension on all sides. A subplot involving Rhevenge, John Matthew and the female symphath Xhex is particularly exciting, with Ward diving into varied subspecies, sexual predilections and questions of identity. Ward has outdone herself with this latest Brotherhood novel. (June)
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November 23, 2009: I was very disappointed in this book. I have loved the character Phury from the beginning of the series. I read "overtime" to get to his story. I was so let down. He has taking V's place as being the Primale for the Chosen. He falls in love with the Chosen Cormia. He is out of character in my opinion as he does not do what I expected him to do. He spirals out of control with his drug use and turns the Scribe Virgin's world upside down by his choices. I was really unhappy with his choices and how the story drug out. They only come together at the end of the book in a "not so exciting way" as I had hoped. He is out of the brotherhood, distant from the brothers and his twin, it just wasn't what I had hoped.
I will read the last book out of curiosity now, but my excitement for this series has dwindled.Reader Rating:
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November 12, 2009: This was my least favorite in the series. I did like that the plot was different than the previous books, but the content was lacking for me. Worth reading to maintain the storyline of the series.