Reviews

Dreary Shadows Part Four by R.E. Bond

naughtynicky's review

4.0

Dreary Shadows, the fourth and final book in the series, is eventually here and it did not let me down. I read the first three and was honored to be picked as an ARC reader for the final instalment.

It continues to follow Lilith and her vampires, Cain, Chaos, Emmett, Gunnar (my favorite, but I have a thing for psychos lately), Lorenzo, Sebastian and Zeus and it picks up where Pt 3 left off with Blade being missing. Has he gone off on his own or has he been taken.

The hits just keep coming and they all have to figure who is really behind everything that is happening to them. There are a few surprises thrown in along with a plot twist I never saw coming.

I love the Reapers - Malice, Midnight, and Thorn. I hope there will be a series featuring them later.

Dreary Shadows was the first series by R E Bond I have read and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more. Adding the Reaped, Watch Me Burn and From the Ashes series to my ever growing TBR list.

beccasabala's review

4.0

This series was a wild ride, and I’m sad to see it end.

This book picks up where book three left off, full of twists and turns and major revelations. Things finally come to a head and Lil and her guys have a major battle with the fallen and Victoria.
As always the character build up is phenomenal, not only individually but also as a whole. Each book gave us a little bit more each of the characters and it really worked well with this conclusion.

This book was loaded with angst and steam, the perfect combination of both.

sambs's review

3.0

The first two books were great and the storyline was strong but then book 3-4 were just full of down right dirty smut. The storyline died a lot so I wasn’t a fan of this last book but I’m glad I read the series

madzior57's review

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jreadsdarkromance's review

4.0

I did enjoy this series. I think overall I liked book 1 and 2 the best. This one did wrap everything up and give them the hea I wanted. It was action packed from beginning to end and I didn't feel like there was too much mundane everyday things.

I liked Chaos from the beginning and then in book 2 Gunnar came along and he jumped to my favorite, but now I think Gunnar has gone past the "OTT psychotic" trait. He had some laugh out loud moments, but then some were a little annoying.

There was a moment that was pretty gut wrenching and I didn't know how it was going to turn out, but everything happens for a reason. I'm going to miss Lilith and her vamps, but I'm hoping for more in this world. I would like to see more of the Reapers. What we did see off then piqued my interest and would love to get to know them more.

jamies_bookreads's review

4.75

 

This series had me hooked from book one and has kept me intrigued throughout. I love a good vampire story and RE Bond delivered. 

This last book wraps up so many questions, and even has a few unexpected twists. Like the fact that Lilith is now not only a vampire, but she kept her witch and fairy powers as well. Let’s just say with great power, come those that want to take it. Lilith and her seven crazy vampires make me laugh, swoon, and a little envious of their bedroom shenanigans. Although, I have to say Gunnar is truly my kind of psycho. 

If you haven’t started this series, I absolutely recommend it. If you have, I hope you enjoy the final book in the Dreary Shadows series as much as I did. 

 

tiacx's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

vicis_library's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the final book in this series. I can honestly say I wasn’t disappointed. I laughed, I cried, and I was definitely surprised by some of the turns. I think this series offers a bit of everything and would recommend to anyone who loves paranormal why choose romance. I am sad to see it end but I won’t lie I’m hoping we get something on the future like an extra epilogue or a story for some of the side characters.


I received this book as an ARC but my thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.