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sonkad's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very controversial book because of the events in Immortal Rider and I am sure every fan couldn´t wait to see how Larissa redeems Regan. And she has!
Lethal Rider starts 8 months after the events in IR. Regan is highly pregnant and being kept safe in the Aegis to deliver the baby that could save or doom the world. Inbetween Thanatos has spent the past eight months being held captive by Ares and Limos in some kind of stasis, trapped in his own body by hellhound saliva because his rage would destroy everything and everybody around him. The only thing he could think about is revenge.
When he finally manages to escape, he goes after the woman who betrayed him the worst possible way, just to find out she is pregnant with his baby. He kidnaps her and plans to keep her captive until the baby is born and than make her pay. But his plans quickly change because he realizes that he can finally have what he always desired most - a family. There is no way he would let Regan give his baby away. But when somebody tries to kill her and the baby in his house, he discovers a shocking truth - that somebody in his closest circle is determined to hurt him where it hurts the most.
Regan spent the last months with heavy guilt for what she had done. In this book we get to see how vulnerable she really is. She knows how much she hurt Thanatos even though she was also drugged and really didn´t realize what she was doing. Both Regan and Thanatos have to go through a hard journey to trust each other.
But it was not the dramatic relationship between Regan and Thanatos that kept me on the edge. It was what was happening around them. Now that the baby´s birth is coming closer, Pestilence is doing anything possible to kill it and break his brother´s seal. And OMG, he does some incredibly terrible things!! In the end every last piece of Reseph is gone forever and Thanatos looses his last chance to save his brother. After what Pestilence has done, there is only one way - to kill him.
The events in this book were shocking and I hadn´t seen them coming. The Aegis is radically splitting and being destroyed from the inside as well as outside, Regan and Kynan are being betrayed by their own colleagues and friends, the conflicts between the angels turn an unexpected way when the true enemies are revealed and a new Apocalypse prophecy arises from Heaven. And one angel has to make a sacrifice that will put him on the hitlist of both Heaven and Hell. Yes, Reaver is the one who discovers a secret so big that it might cost him his life.
I can not wait to read Reseph´s book!! After everything that he has done and how Lethal Rider ended, I am excited to see how Ms Ione wraps everything up :-)
Lethal Rider starts 8 months after the events in IR. Regan is highly pregnant and being kept safe in the Aegis to deliver the baby that could save or doom the world. Inbetween Thanatos has spent the past eight months being held captive by Ares and Limos in some kind of stasis, trapped in his own body by hellhound saliva because his rage would destroy everything and everybody around him. The only thing he could think about is revenge.
When he finally manages to escape, he goes after the woman who betrayed him the worst possible way, just to find out she is pregnant with his baby. He kidnaps her and plans to keep her captive until the baby is born and than make her pay. But his plans quickly change because he realizes that he can finally have what he always desired most - a family. There is no way he would let Regan give his baby away. But when somebody tries to kill her and the baby in his house, he discovers a shocking truth - that somebody in his closest circle is determined to hurt him where it hurts the most.
Regan spent the last months with heavy guilt for what she had done. In this book we get to see how vulnerable she really is. She knows how much she hurt Thanatos even though she was also drugged and really didn´t realize what she was doing. Both Regan and Thanatos have to go through a hard journey to trust each other.
But it was not the dramatic relationship between Regan and Thanatos that kept me on the edge. It was what was happening around them. Now that the baby´s birth is coming closer, Pestilence is doing anything possible to kill it and break his brother´s seal. And OMG, he does some incredibly terrible things!! In the end every last piece of Reseph is gone forever and Thanatos looses his last chance to save his brother. After what Pestilence has done, there is only one way - to kill him.
The events in this book were shocking and I hadn´t seen them coming. The Aegis is radically splitting and being destroyed from the inside as well as outside, Regan and Kynan are being betrayed by their own colleagues and friends, the conflicts between the angels turn an unexpected way when the true enemies are revealed and a new Apocalypse prophecy arises from Heaven. And one angel has to make a sacrifice that will put him on the hitlist of both Heaven and Hell. Yes, Reaver is the one who discovers a secret so big that it might cost him his life.
I can not wait to read Reseph´s book!! After everything that he has done and how Lethal Rider ended, I am excited to see how Ms Ione wraps everything up :-)
duchessicefire's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
friendofgosig's review against another edition
3.25
I feel as though by the eighth book in this series there are kind of to many characters that keep popping up, to many happily ever after kicking around in the background. As dark characters learn to be more virtuous and deal with their past traumas, and the enemies get worse, it all gets a bit too mixed up, and the plots more contrived. The stage is being set for the next books in the series, which can detract from the story we are reading.
Apart from a few eye roll moments, this was a fine quick read, and it was interesting that the the female lead was heavily pregnant for most of the book, which gave a different dynamic to the romance. Definitely better than the last one anyway!
Apart from a few eye roll moments, this was a fine quick read, and it was interesting that the the female lead was heavily pregnant for most of the book, which gave a different dynamic to the romance. Definitely better than the last one anyway!
beckiebookworm1974's review against another edition
4.0
This is Thanatos and Regan’s story it begins a few months after the events of the previous book, When we left things Death was losing control managing to take many innocent lives in the process. Since then he’s been on a forced time-out courtesy of his siblings whilst Reagan has been sequestered away at Aegis headquarters percolating their little pony. When Thanatos managed to give his family the slip he goes after the female he now hates for her former betrayal imagine his surprise when he finds her heavily pregnant and weeks from giving birth to his son.
Thanatos is obviously confused about what to feel towards the slayer who previously betrayed him he’s a fury of turbulent emotions violently swinging from wanting to punish Regan but also then wanting to protect her, he’s so conflicted. All he’s ever wanted was a family and here's Regan all set to just hand over his son for others to raise no discussion merited. well, not on his watch he’s now determined to claim his child and raise them himself.
Elsewhere Pestilence’s behaviour is escalating and his actions prove so atrocious it’s obvious to all he cannot be saved not if they want to protect and shield their loved ones from his evil.
Regan and Thanatos relationship is definitely complicated they have a lot of unresolved hurt and pain to deal with. Thanatos also needs to forgive Regan for her past deceptions this is all whilst dealing with constant threats to her and his son's life by enemies some known like his brother but also those hidden and much closer to home.
There were shocks and twists and this one was a packed one it was a very easy read with some excellent writing. This reread is reminding me just why I rated this series so highly in the first place. Finally, we again have plenty of breadcrumbs dropped for future books and lots of familiar faces that I also loved catching up with.
Thanatos is obviously confused about what to feel towards the slayer who previously betrayed him he’s a fury of turbulent emotions violently swinging from wanting to punish Regan but also then wanting to protect her, he’s so conflicted. All he’s ever wanted was a family and here's Regan all set to just hand over his son for others to raise no discussion merited. well, not on his watch he’s now determined to claim his child and raise them himself.
Elsewhere Pestilence’s behaviour is escalating and his actions prove so atrocious it’s obvious to all he cannot be saved not if they want to protect and shield their loved ones from his evil.
Regan and Thanatos relationship is definitely complicated they have a lot of unresolved hurt and pain to deal with. Thanatos also needs to forgive Regan for her past deceptions this is all whilst dealing with constant threats to her and his son's life by enemies some known like his brother but also those hidden and much closer to home.
There were shocks and twists and this one was a packed one it was a very easy read with some excellent writing. This reread is reminding me just why I rated this series so highly in the first place. Finally, we again have plenty of breadcrumbs dropped for future books and lots of familiar faces that I also loved catching up with.
katkinney's review against another edition
5.0
I REALLY enjoyed the sizzling chemistry between Thanados and Reagan in this one. Thanados was tricked into having sex with Reagan in the previous book, and where we’re introduced in this one, she’s nine months pregnant with his child. She was sent in as a spy to try to conceive the child of this particular horseman, as there was a prophecy that the child could stop the Apocalypse from coming, so, not cool from his pov, but kind of understandable, too. Who wants the world to end? They are reunited just before she’s due to give birth, and the anger/unresolved feelings there are quite steaming.
I enjoyed as well the conflict between the siblings as they try to decide what to do about fallen brother Ressup (Pestilence) who has been causing trouble for three books now and is unleashing plagues all over the planet. Thanados has one of the most conflicted reactions of the three horsemen we’ve seen, and that was interesting to read. My favorite of the series so far!
I enjoyed as well the conflict between the siblings as they try to decide what to do about fallen brother Ressup (Pestilence) who has been causing trouble for three books now and is unleashing plagues all over the planet. Thanados has one of the most conflicted reactions of the three horsemen we’ve seen, and that was interesting to read. My favorite of the series so far!
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much fun to read! Thanatos, horseman of death, stomps around and gets pissy, but eventually sees sense! This book was so good and I could hardly put it down!
alicekatz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
renpuspita's review against another edition
5.0
More than 5 stars and Top Read 2012
Love this from the start til the end. Larissa Ione without a doubt is evil genius author to make me hanging for the next book about Reseph.
Yeah the evilest character I`ve ever known, Reseph aka Pestilence will get his own book apparently. Didn`t see it coming (just kiddin`)
Full review coming soon
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UPDATE Just know about Lethal Rider US cover version photoshoot. And guess who the model? Wooohooo, my favorite cover model, Paul Marron!! And he said :"hello, Indonesia!"..via Twitter!! (will include the screenshot, promise!)
*faint*
*wake up*
Cant' wait the final result, and I think I will always remember that moment, when stare at the cover *g*
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UPDATE.2
Whoever do the cover, made a BIG mistake by cut Paul Marron's face!!! *sobs*. But I will still buy it just because the cover alone. Really :(
Love this from the start til the end. Larissa Ione without a doubt is evil genius author to make me hanging for the next book about Reseph.
Yeah the evilest character I`ve ever known, Reseph aka Pestilence will get his own book apparently. Didn`t see it coming (just kiddin`)
Full review coming soon
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
UPDATE Just know about Lethal Rider US cover version photoshoot. And guess who the model? Wooohooo, my favorite cover model, Paul Marron!! And he said :"hello, Indonesia!"..via Twitter!! (will include the screenshot, promise!)
*faint*
*wake up*
Cant' wait the final result, and I think I will always remember that moment, when stare at the cover *g*
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UPDATE.2
Whoever do the cover, made a BIG mistake by cut Paul Marron's face!!! *sobs*. But I will still buy it just because the cover alone. Really :(
cr6zym0nkeyiz's review against another edition
4.0
“Kiss me?” There was a vulnerability in his request that had such a powerful effect on her that she almost choked up. In answer, she lifted her head up and touched her lips to his.
LETHAL RIDER was freaking AMAZING! It exceeded all of my expectations, but of course, how could Thantos not impress me. This book was full of complete EPIC-NESS! You will be AMAZED. I promise you that! LETHAL RIDER takes place about 8 months after Regan betrayed Thantos into having sex with her to get pregnant. Thantos has been in hell, held and unable to move by the hellhound saliva and does not know that Regan is pregnant. He only has hate for her betrayal and at his siblings for keeping him held down for the past 8 months.
“I have some more staff members to interrogate.” He winked. “I’ll try to keep their screams at a minimum.” Yeah, he really did have a quirky sense of humor. Especially because she had no doubt he was actually serious.
Thantos eventually gets free and comes after Regan only to learn that she is pregnant. He has all kinds of different thoughts and feelings on the subject. Firstly, a baby, a family is all he has ever wanted and he could never have. It seems like a dream come true except that the baby is his agimortus and may possibly be the key to destroying Pestilence. Thantos is determined to keep Regan and the baby safe at all costs.
"I wasn't lying when I said you’d awakened something sexual in me, something that frankly scares the shit out of me. But that’s my problem, not yours. I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to do.”
There were so many moments in the book where I was happy, sad, and angry with rage that it was so funny! Regan betrayed Thantos in the previous book and not only that, but she was going to give the baby to Kynan and Gem to raise thinking she won't be a suitable mother. She has had a rough childhood. But my problem is that even more than halfway through the book almost that she is still talking about giving it to them. She is attached, and this is Thanto's kid too, so he definitely has some say. I mean, the Aegis and her took like everything from him.
“Here’s how this goes. No Guardians. I don’t trust any of them, including you. You can have as much ice cream as you want. I doubt I’ll stop ordering you around.” He turned his face away and put his lips to her ear. “And you don’t get your own bedroom. You sleep here. With me.
I thought Regan had a lot of growing up to do in LETHAL RIDER. I liked her as the heroine, but I felt like she was a bit tortured as well and had a lot of growing to do as a character. Thantos was PERFECTION! We get to learn some interesting things about him and not that we didn't already know this, but HE IS SO FREAKING SEXY! THANTOS IS A GOD! He is definitely my favorite Horseman of the Apocalypse. There were so many moments that I could just rewind and rewind and rewind!
“So ask me again why I’ll win a battle of wills.” “Fine.” She jammed her feet under the covers. “Why?” “Because I’m immortal and you’re a mere human. I have an eternity to out-stubborn you.”
Overall, LETHAL RIDER was JAM-PACKED with nothing but EPIC-NESS! There was so much that happened that I could not possibly explain it all in one single review. I must say this! If you didn't already hate the Aegis, you will want to murder them and wish the most deadliest and most painful death on them! Trust me, you will! I speak the truth! I am really looking forward to Reseph's book and I can already tell from the sneak peek chapter that it is going to be an amazing book.
LETHAL RIDER was freaking AMAZING! It exceeded all of my expectations, but of course, how could Thantos not impress me. This book was full of complete EPIC-NESS! You will be AMAZED. I promise you that! LETHAL RIDER takes place about 8 months after Regan betrayed Thantos into having sex with her to get pregnant. Thantos has been in hell, held and unable to move by the hellhound saliva and does not know that Regan is pregnant. He only has hate for her betrayal and at his siblings for keeping him held down for the past 8 months.
“I have some more staff members to interrogate.” He winked. “I’ll try to keep their screams at a minimum.” Yeah, he really did have a quirky sense of humor. Especially because she had no doubt he was actually serious.
Thantos eventually gets free and comes after Regan only to learn that she is pregnant. He has all kinds of different thoughts and feelings on the subject. Firstly, a baby, a family is all he has ever wanted and he could never have. It seems like a dream come true except that the baby is his agimortus and may possibly be the key to destroying Pestilence. Thantos is determined to keep Regan and the baby safe at all costs.
"I wasn't lying when I said you’d awakened something sexual in me, something that frankly scares the shit out of me. But that’s my problem, not yours. I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to do.”
There were so many moments in the book where I was happy, sad, and angry with rage that it was so funny! Regan betrayed Thantos in the previous book and not only that, but she was going to give the baby to Kynan and Gem to raise thinking she won't be a suitable mother. She has had a rough childhood. But my problem is that even more than halfway through the book almost that she is still talking about giving it to them. She is attached, and this is Thanto's kid too, so he definitely has some say. I mean, the Aegis and her took like everything from him.
“Here’s how this goes. No Guardians. I don’t trust any of them, including you. You can have as much ice cream as you want. I doubt I’ll stop ordering you around.” He turned his face away and put his lips to her ear. “And you don’t get your own bedroom. You sleep here. With me.
I thought Regan had a lot of growing up to do in LETHAL RIDER. I liked her as the heroine, but I felt like she was a bit tortured as well and had a lot of growing to do as a character. Thantos was PERFECTION! We get to learn some interesting things about him and not that we didn't already know this, but HE IS SO FREAKING SEXY! THANTOS IS A GOD! He is definitely my favorite Horseman of the Apocalypse. There were so many moments that I could just rewind and rewind and rewind!
“So ask me again why I’ll win a battle of wills.” “Fine.” She jammed her feet under the covers. “Why?” “Because I’m immortal and you’re a mere human. I have an eternity to out-stubborn you.”
Overall, LETHAL RIDER was JAM-PACKED with nothing but EPIC-NESS! There was so much that happened that I could not possibly explain it all in one single review. I must say this! If you didn't already hate the Aegis, you will want to murder them and wish the most deadliest and most painful death on them! Trust me, you will! I speak the truth! I am really looking forward to Reseph's book and I can already tell from the sneak peek chapter that it is going to be an amazing book.
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
Good story. Good series. Can't wait for the next one. I like the characters, even the bad guys. The story kept my interest and some times it was very edge of your seat.
I like that there are so many characters but they are fleshed out well enough that even the ones from her other story, that are more minor in this one are memorable.
This was an audio for me and I thought the narrator did a great job.
I like that there are so many characters but they are fleshed out well enough that even the ones from her other story, that are more minor in this one are memorable.
This was an audio for me and I thought the narrator did a great job.