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jenafyre's review
5.0
I have read every one of the Eternal Guardian books and have loved each and every one of them. Ravaged is no different. This may be a novella, but it had a beginning, a build up in the middle, and an ending that had me begging for more!
Daphne is a nymph. Her parents were killed when she was seven, she lived with a foster family but never felt loved, never felt accepted, never felt like she fit anywhere. When she is chosen to become a siren, she fells like finally she might have the friends, family and acceptance that she has always wanted. Before she can finish her training and become a siren, she is chosen for a special task. Find the rouge argonaut Ari, the killer of sirens, seduce and kill him. Upon doing so, she will become a siren.
Ari left his home, his friends, his son, faked his death 50 years ago after the death of his mate at the hands of the sirens. He sought his revenge, he also protects the weak, the human race and what little sanity that he has left. When is comes across a hoard of Demons attaching Daphne in the woods, he can't help but protect her. Taking her back to his stong hold.
The more time that they spend together, the more that Ari fears that he will hurt Daphne, and the more Daphne is convinced that Ari is not the monster that she has been told that he was, that everyone thinks that he is. But secrets, a second curse, and the gods themselves might destroy the peace and happiness that Ari and Daphne find in each others arms. It will take an army of Argonauts and friends from the past to stop Zeus in time.
I loved the relationship between Ari and Daphne. While Daphne brings a calm to Ari's life that he can never remeber, Ari provides a place of safety, a sense of belonging, love, comfort and acceptance to Daphne that she has not felt since her parents death, not even with her siren sisterhood. Their love and trust builds steadly through the story, and turns into something that will stand the force of any danger, even that of the gods.
I loved this story of Ari and Daphne and I look forward to more from the Eternal Guardians and Elisabeth Naughton.
I receive an ARC in return for a fair and honest review of Revaged: An Eternal Guardian Novella.
Daphne is a nymph. Her parents were killed when she was seven, she lived with a foster family but never felt loved, never felt accepted, never felt like she fit anywhere. When she is chosen to become a siren, she fells like finally she might have the friends, family and acceptance that she has always wanted. Before she can finish her training and become a siren, she is chosen for a special task. Find the rouge argonaut Ari, the killer of sirens, seduce and kill him. Upon doing so, she will become a siren.
Ari left his home, his friends, his son, faked his death 50 years ago after the death of his mate at the hands of the sirens. He sought his revenge, he also protects the weak, the human race and what little sanity that he has left. When is comes across a hoard of Demons attaching Daphne in the woods, he can't help but protect her. Taking her back to his stong hold.
The more time that they spend together, the more that Ari fears that he will hurt Daphne, and the more Daphne is convinced that Ari is not the monster that she has been told that he was, that everyone thinks that he is. But secrets, a second curse, and the gods themselves might destroy the peace and happiness that Ari and Daphne find in each others arms. It will take an army of Argonauts and friends from the past to stop Zeus in time.
I loved the relationship between Ari and Daphne. While Daphne brings a calm to Ari's life that he can never remeber, Ari provides a place of safety, a sense of belonging, love, comfort and acceptance to Daphne that she has not felt since her parents death, not even with her siren sisterhood. Their love and trust builds steadly through the story, and turns into something that will stand the force of any danger, even that of the gods.
I loved this story of Ari and Daphne and I look forward to more from the Eternal Guardians and Elisabeth Naughton.
I receive an ARC in return for a fair and honest review of Revaged: An Eternal Guardian Novella.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Good but wanted more.
Ravaged was so freaking short. I get it, it's a novella and all but hot damn - give me more people! In it, you will meet Ari and Daphne. They were cute and all but I wanted more of something from them. Maybe it's because everything happen so quickly that I didn't have time to fully enjoy it all. No idea, but I still listened and liked it all. Might even dive into this series next year.
Ravaged was so freaking short. I get it, it's a novella and all but hot damn - give me more people! In it, you will meet Ari and Daphne. They were cute and all but I wanted more of something from them. Maybe it's because everything happen so quickly that I didn't have time to fully enjoy it all. No idea, but I still listened and liked it all. Might even dive into this series next year.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. sweet and a great read, but totally sad as hell in the end. wondering where the guardians will go from here
emma71662837's review against another edition
4.0
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review
This story is about Ari and Daphne. Daphne is in training to become an Siren and Ari is an Argonaut who left Argolea to protect everyone around him. The storyline flows easily and the chemistry between the two lead characters is undeniable. I am really looking forward to the next instalment in this series
This story is about Ari and Daphne. Daphne is in training to become an Siren and Ari is an Argonaut who left Argolea to protect everyone around him. The storyline flows easily and the chemistry between the two lead characters is undeniable. I am really looking forward to the next instalment in this series
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Ravaged
4 Stars
Daphne, a Siren-in-training, is tasked by Zeus with assassinating rogue Argonaut, Aristokles. However, Daphne soon comes to realize that there are deeper and darker secrets underlying Ari's apparent murderous sprees. Can the pair expose the truth before it's too late for the human realm's fiercest protector?
Series note: This novella in the Eternal Guardians series is part of the 1001 Nights project. It links between the previous Argonaut story-arc and the new arc focusing on the children of the original Argonauts.
Ari and Daphne's relationship develops rapidly, but that is to be expected given the shorter format. Nevertheless, they are both likable and have great chemistry and interactions.
The cameo appearance by some of the other Argonauts and their mates is an added bonus.
In sum, a short and sweet read with a delightful couple. It will be interesting to see if the surprising twist plays out in the next book.
4 Stars
Daphne, a Siren-in-training, is tasked by Zeus with assassinating rogue Argonaut, Aristokles. However, Daphne soon comes to realize that there are deeper and darker secrets underlying Ari's apparent murderous sprees. Can the pair expose the truth before it's too late for the human realm's fiercest protector?
Series note: This novella in the Eternal Guardians series is part of the 1001 Nights project. It links between the previous Argonaut story-arc and the new arc focusing on the children of the original Argonauts.
Ari and Daphne's relationship develops rapidly, but that is to be expected given the shorter format. Nevertheless, they are both likable and have great chemistry and interactions.
The cameo appearance by some of the other Argonauts and their mates is an added bonus.
In sum, a short and sweet read with a delightful couple. It will be interesting to see if the surprising twist plays out in the next book.
raven168's review against another edition
4.0
When I started reading book 8 and realized there were people there that I didn't know, I remembered about this novella. So I got it and started reading it right away. And it was a good thing. Not only did I really enjoy it, but I am certain that what happens at the end is going to be super important in the future. Ari and Daphne were great characters and make a good couple.
I'm assuming that Ari made some appearance in the prior book but unfortunately I don't remember it at all. Which really was okay though. He has been living in self imposed exile of sorts for around 50 years now with only one companion. A misos he rescued. After the death of his soul mate (who didn't even love him) many years ago, Ari sort of lost it. But it's not until later in this book when we find out what really happened to him. It's pretty bad, but it might turn out to be helpful at some point.
Daphne is training to become a Siren. She's aced pretty much everything except marksmenship. When an opportunity presents itself for her to move on without passing that, she takes it. As the mission comes from Zeus himself though, she hardly has a choice. All the Sirens have heard about the crazy Argonaut that has been killing their people. He's a monster that Zeus wants destroyed and Daphne just took on the task.
But when the two of them meet, Daphne soon realizes that what they have heard has all been a lie and she finds herself falling fast for Ari. Ari is determined to get rid of Daphne despite the way she makes him feel and the effects she having on him. But when they're attacked, we finally learn the true nature of Ari's blackouts and actions. And Daphne does what she has to do in order to save him. The end was a bittersweet one that I did not see coming.
I'm assuming that Ari made some appearance in the prior book but unfortunately I don't remember it at all. Which really was okay though. He has been living in self imposed exile of sorts for around 50 years now with only one companion. A misos he rescued. After the death of his soul mate (who didn't even love him) many years ago, Ari sort of lost it. But it's not until later in this book when we find out what really happened to him. It's pretty bad, but it might turn out to be helpful at some point.
Daphne is training to become a Siren. She's aced pretty much everything except marksmenship. When an opportunity presents itself for her to move on without passing that, she takes it. As the mission comes from Zeus himself though, she hardly has a choice. All the Sirens have heard about the crazy Argonaut that has been killing their people. He's a monster that Zeus wants destroyed and Daphne just took on the task.
But when the two of them meet, Daphne soon realizes that what they have heard has all been a lie and she finds herself falling fast for Ari. Ari is determined to get rid of Daphne despite the way she makes him feel and the effects she having on him. But when they're attacked, we finally learn the true nature of Ari's blackouts and actions. And Daphne does what she has to do in order to save him. The end was a bittersweet one that I did not see coming.
stormingbananas's review against another edition
2.0
How the fuck do you kill a mostly main character in a .5?
ewolf's review against another edition
5.0
Will admit that this is the first in the series that the connection between the couple felt realistic work balanced. Ari doesn't come off like he'll do what he can to screw the woman just because she arouses lust in him. Daphne is a great addition to the group. She is still female and acknowledges her not so strong points. She also stands her own and thinks and do for herself. That is she doesn't just go about following orders from those around her.
The story is a bit rush, but that is to be expected with a novella. Would have been nice to have had a little more with this duo. Does show that the author is able to incorporate something more than just lust with the characters in this series. Hope to see that she establishes it further. Particularly since the last few made it clear that if it wasn't for the sex (some cases abusive sex) that the pairings wouldn't have anything to do with each other. (This was made clear when Titus wasn't able to touch Natasa. That part of their story was just them being awkward with each other, and not taking the time to do anything else together.
Am finding that I don't care for Theron with each book. Wasn't feeling him from book one, but his character seems to be the most self-centered, egotistic one. Something that doesn't seem fitting for a leader of a military kind of group. He is the least to have shown compassion and understanding toward those he is leading.
The story is a bit rush, but that is to be expected with a novella. Would have been nice to have had a little more with this duo. Does show that the author is able to incorporate something more than just lust with the characters in this series. Hope to see that she establishes it further. Particularly since the last few made it clear that if it wasn't for the sex (some cases abusive sex) that the pairings wouldn't have anything to do with each other.
Am finding that I don't care for Theron with each book. Wasn't feeling him from book one, but his character seems to be the most self-centered, egotistic one. Something that doesn't seem fitting for a leader of a military kind of group. He is the least to have shown compassion and understanding toward those he is leading.