I usually do not gravitate to paranormal or fantasy stories unless it is by an author that has managed to grab me and force me, much like J R Ward has done! She is a force of nature with her mad writing skills and I just cannot resist.
This new release is another great example of her imagination and devotion to her craft. Check out my review and thoughts below.
The Viper by J R Ward
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 3
Publisher : Gallery Books (September 20, 2022)
ISBN-13 : 978-1982179908
OVERVIEW:
Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan, Kane is condemned to the notorious prison camp—unaware of the dark truth behind his arranged mating. Centuries later, when he is horribly burned while attempting to save others, he prays he’ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate…not knowing what revelations await him.
Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathize with his condition for very personal reasons—and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death.
After a daring rescue, Kane is offered a treatment that will change his very nature. Choosing life, for the time being, he goes back for the female who took such good care of him—but his duty to Nadya sets him on a collision course with his own past. When long-buried secrets are exposed, his self-destruction is inevitable…unless true love can save his soul.
The Viper by J R Ward Review
I have to say ashamedly, I know I have missed a few books in the series. Normally it does not matter as once you have consumed enough of the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, you understand the flow and get to know the characters.
This book is a related series of the Prison Camp that also includes some of the original clans. But I have to say, I was missing more of the focus on the main BDB characters. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed this story and was easily engaged, but I really missed the deeper connection to the Brotherhood.
This book is full of intense connections and emotions. From evil to lightness and love, we get it all. From gross and raw imagery to hot scenes that reek of testosterone, it is hard not to get attached to the story.
The characters are complex and incredibly detailed. They are interesting and exciting with vampires, wolven, and humans involved. Ward seemingly writes with a paintbrush as she details scenes and truly paints the picture in your head.
The Viper is a story you will not soon forget with its imagery and raw descriptions. It ends with a baby cliffy that leads into whatever is coming next. So Good!
4 STARS!
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