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A review by becs_l
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
5.0
For me, any book that keeps me reading all day, making me loose track of time, qualifies for 5 stars. However I can see how some people may not like this book as much as the other books in the series.
Lover Unleashed is very much character driven so if the main reason you love the BDB series is because of the characters in it (like me) then you will enjoy this one however if your expecting a lot of action and/or a lot of sexy scenes then you might be disappointed. As a novel in its self, the action side of plot was practically non existent but what kept me reading was the relationship development between the characters especially between Vishous, Jane and Butch. For me, Manny and Payne's relationship, while still fun and sweet to read, took more of sideline to what Vishous was going through.
Lover unleashed is, I hate to use the word, a filler novel in that it introduces us to what is to come in the upcoming novels. Originally J.R. Ward was only going to right a select number of novels (10 if I remember correctly) but she is continuing probably due to the popularity of the series. This change cannot just happen at the beginning of a book so a slow build up must occur.
However, this book has definitely got me excited for what’s to come; especially the plot surrounding Xcor and his gang. We also saw a bit of more of Jose de la Cruz in this one and I'm hoping we also get to see a bit more of him in the upcoming novels.
As the novel is so focused around a select few characters; Vishous, Jane, Butch, Payne, Manny and Qhuinn, then, unfortunately, we don't get to see much of the other brothers and characters as much as I would like [like John :(].
If you a fan of the series (and Vishous) it's a must read but Lover Awakened still sits on the top spot for me.
Lover Unleashed is very much character driven so if the main reason you love the BDB series is because of the characters in it (like me) then you will enjoy this one however if your expecting a lot of action and/or a lot of sexy scenes then you might be disappointed. As a novel in its self, the action side of plot was practically non existent but what kept me reading was the relationship development between the characters especially between Vishous, Jane and Butch. For me, Manny and Payne's relationship, while still fun and sweet to read, took more of sideline to what Vishous was going through.
Lover unleashed is, I hate to use the word, a filler novel in that it introduces us to what is to come in the upcoming novels. Originally J.R. Ward was only going to right a select number of novels (10 if I remember correctly) but she is continuing probably due to the popularity of the series. This change cannot just happen at the beginning of a book so a slow build up must occur.
However, this book has definitely got me excited for what’s to come; especially the plot surrounding Xcor and his gang. We also saw a bit of more of Jose de la Cruz in this one and I'm hoping we also get to see a bit more of him in the upcoming novels.
As the novel is so focused around a select few characters; Vishous, Jane, Butch, Payne, Manny and Qhuinn, then, unfortunately, we don't get to see much of the other brothers and characters as much as I would like [like John :(].
If you a fan of the series (and Vishous) it's a must read but Lover Awakened still sits on the top spot for me.