Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the savior business. In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he’s influenced outcomes he shouldn’t have- so the Creator is calling him home. But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell. He’s bonded with a mysterious female who’s seemed to appear from out of nowhere… and has powers that defy all reason.
Rahvyn is well aware that she doesn’t belong in the present. And she never intended to stay, for her true place is in the past. Lassiter proves to be undeniable, however, and she lets herself fall for the angel- until a secret he’s been keeping comes out and she fears that for him, it’s not about love, but duty.
As the Omega’s son reestablishes the Lessening Society, and the Brotherhood must resume the deadly war- an unfathomable tragedy occurs. In the aftermath, Rahvyn has to decide whether to stay and help- or save herself from an immortal heartbreak she knows will crush her very soul…
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What I thought about Lassiter
Lassiter is a book that many fans of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series have been waiting for. He's a character that sticks in your mind. I must admit that although he wasn't one of my top BDB characters, I was very curious and interested to see what sort of HEA he would get, especially after seeing that gorgeous cover! Wow! I just like to sit and look at that beauty!
I wasn't disappointed. I thought Lassiter was a terrific way to wrap up this part of the series and take it in a fresh direction with the next generation. I'm one of those purest fans who loves the first books, which is the core of the rich world created by J. R. Ward. There's many reviews out there that complain "book x" in this series isn't like those first books in this series, and they aren't lying. How do you replicate the perfection of the first books? There's a unique magic there. But I thought there were certainly some very magical moments in Lassiter, and it was just as perfect in some respects as those first books in the series.
As a couple, I thought Rahvyn and Lassiter were a good match -- she's fierce and has a steel that I absolutely loved. When she shows that side of herself, I absolutely shivered in surprise and delight. And my heart broke at the right moment and got put all back together in a few chapters, and I loved that about Lassiter and Rahvyn. I really liked Lassiter in this -- I haven't always seen the attraction to his character, but J. R. Ward does GREAT yearning between her main characters, and he captured my heart when I felt his anguish. It was so unlike his usual persona and so very interesting to see that side of him. His fight against evil near the end of the book is one of my favorite scenes in the entire book.
And I might be in the minority here, but I thought Lash and Devina worthy opponents for our heroes in this story. They are both so over-the-top, they are fun (in a certain way) to see what they'll come up with next.
Lassiter wraps up many things in this world and leaves room for a new generation of vampires. There's a wedding and a funeral and lots of surprises. Plenty of yearning and devotion. A fight between good and evil. It's everything that attracted me to these characters and this wonderful world of the BDB.
I enjoyed Lassiter and didn't put
it down once I started. The action is terrific and I always love to
revisit the old favorites, even if it's just a tiny bit of page time. I
must admit that I've missed a few books in the series, and I didn't
have any trouble following what was going on in Lassiter, so if you aren't up to
date, you can still read this.
The heart-shredding ending to this part of the story was perfect in so
many ways. Things ended where they began --- with
the menacing vampire in leathers, widow's peak and long dark hair
acting like he's always acted and there's a certain kismet to that ending
that as a long time fan of this series I can truly appreciate.
I liked how this story brought the series to a conclusion of sorts for this generation of the BDB world. This book made me believe this series could adapt and change and still be as much fun to read as those first books in the series, so I'm really excited to see what the new generation will face. It looks like it's going to be another wild ride. I was left wanting to know exactly what is going on with L.W.
I definitely recommend Lassiter for readers of this series. I really enjoyed the action, the yearning between the main characters that made the HEA so very satisfying and I especially loved how J.R.Ward set things up for the next generation. Can't wait to see what happens!
Many thanks to the publisher for a complementary copy for review.
About the Author
After graduating from law school, Ward began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. Writing has always been her passion and her idea of heaven is a whole day of nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot.
Visit the JRWard Facebook Page for more on the Brotherhood or email her at assistant@jrward.com.
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