Book Review: Lover Unbound (the Black Dagger Brotherhood #5) by J.R. Ward

Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think that I read this book too quickly.

It was interesting to discover Vishous's past, and see how he has been shaped by it as well as a what it takes to reshape it all. V has always come across as one of the more level headed characters but it really came as no surprise that he was just as troubled as the rest of them. It was an interesting choice I think to pair him with Jane. All the couples so far have had someone that needs saving. This was a pairing of two very strong minded people that under different circumstances may not have got along. I like Jane as a character. She came as bit of a relief for Marissa in the previous book. I like that she is very independent, stubborn and doesn't back down easy.

I think that there is a story to be told about Jane's colleague after V payed a visit for that photo. Could it be another Butch scenario?

Good book. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend.

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Book Review: Lover Revealed (The Black Dagger Brotherhood #4) by J.R. Ward

Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am loving this series!

I love the fact that the characters in these book have so many layers to them. They are so well written, you get a real feel for them, an can create such a clear image in your own head as to what they are like and how they act. The characters and the writing make for a really engaging story. The changes in character perspective and the subtle change in writing style that goes with it, make the book very well rounded and believable. I think if the writing style stayed consistent for each character, it really wouldn't work as there would be to many characters that you wouldn't differentiate between. The change is subtle, but it is there.

This installment focuses on Butch; who since book one has been there and around with the Brotherhood, but never really going anywhere. This time we get to see why he is here and see behind the tough cop persona, and watch as the relationship with Marissa unfolds. It was also interesting to see the friendship between Butch and Vishous develop.

Great edition to the series. Highly recommend.

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Book Review: Lover Awakened (The Black Dagger Brotherhood #3) By J.R. Ward

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. I loved this book. J.R Ward has a great writing style that really puts you in the character's head space, and changes depending on the character.

This book focuses on Zsadist. Up until now he has really been the shady, mysterious character that we all know is there and yet don't really know anything about him. Over the first two books we are told to stay away from Zsadist, he's dangerous and has issues; in this book we discover his awful and tragic past and see a different side to him and come to understand his motivations and mindset. This is all done through the development of the relationship between him and Bella, who was introduced in book two.

We also see the John Matthew story line develop a bit more, and it is certainly going to be interesting to see what direction that goes in especially with the events that happen towards the end of this book.

Really enjoying this series. Highly recommend.

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