A review by malissac
Blade by Laura Wright, Alexandra Ivy

5.0

Blade is one of my favorite Bayou Heat novellas in a while. I feel like the authors gave us a fresh look into the world of Pantera while still staying true the current story. When you have had a story that has gone on for 23 books, even if they are novella's it is easy for that story to get bogged down in the muck and stuck in patterns that cause each book to sound exactly the same but Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright always find a way to make each relationship feel fresh. Each book has it's own twists and turns that carry us forward in the story without making it seem like the plot is dragging and stagnant. I always know the when I enter the world of the Pantera I will find a relationship to love, characters that I have missed and new one that I want to know more about. I will want to know the next part of the story to bringing the Pantera 'back to life'...which is a wonderful theme in this book.

Blade and Valli's story is one of courage, faith, love, and life. It is the story of two people put in a horrific situation who not only over come their own personal battles but ultimately fight for each other and for their baby. It's about taking a more than difficult situation and making just the best out of it but making it your future, about growing through it and breaking through any obstacle to protect the ones you love.

It is a theme that you will find in all the Pantera books but even more so in this one. Valli and Blades passion and courage are beautifully written about and wonderful to read. You will have all the feels with this one. If you haven't read the Pantera series yet don't worry you 'll be okay to pick this one up and start here though I highly recommend going back to the beginning. I know you're like but, but....it's 23 books. Well, yeh, kinda. Each of those is novella length so don't run scared, it won't take you any time to get caught up and trust me it will be so worth it. If you are a fan of this series don't stop reading now, grab this one up and get sucked back into the bayou, you won't regret it!


~ HAPPY READING ~
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