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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked it. I did. But compared to the last two, this one fell a little flat. I was a little disappointed because I was really looking forward to Adam’s story. It for sure made me understand and like him better, but I felt there needed to be something more. Also, the dynamic between Gabrielle and Adam didn’t have the same connection for me and felt a little more forced than the other romances in this series. However, I still devoured the story in almost one sitting and I probably would reread it.
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
As another reviewer said "Adam Black is a hero you either love to hate or hate to love." I'm in the love to hate camp. My view of him is tainted by his actions in Moning's first book in the Highlander series, Beyond the Highland Mist. In his first appearance he is seductive but only as a means to take the heroine, Adrienne, away from the hero, Hawk. He only wants Adrienne because he can't stand the idea that she might want Hawk more, that it might be about more than pure lust between Adrienne and Hawk. Because of this he rips Adrienne out of her time and dumps her in Hawks, and then, when it seems to be going their way he forces her to forsake Hawk to save his clan and takes her back to her time again, leaving Hawk to originally believe she chose to leave him. And that's why I found it difficult to warm to Adam or to believe he truly loved Gabby. All I could think of while Gabby was listing why he was not a bad man, just misunderstood, was his cold cruelty and amusement when he forced Adrienne to leave Hawk for the sake of his clan. Other than that, as with all of Moning's Highlander books, I loved it. But for my dislike of Adam Black I would have given the book 5 stars. I really like the fact that Gabby is intelligent, not just beautiful. In fact, not beautiful if her opinion was asked. I would be very interested to know what happened to Darroc once he became human - maybe he has a romance story waiting to be written. I felt the ending was spot on, it wouldn't have felt like a completely, permanently happy ending if they hadn't been able to say the Druid binding vows.
As another reviewer said "Adam Black is a hero you either love to hate or hate to love." I'm in the love to hate camp. My view of him is tainted by his actions in Moning's first book in the Highlander series, Beyond the Highland Mist. In his first appearance he is seductive but only as a means to take the heroine, Adrienne, away from the hero, Hawk. He only wants Adrienne because he can't stand the idea that she might want Hawk more, that it might be about more than pure lust between Adrienne and Hawk. Because of this he rips Adrienne out of her time and dumps her in Hawks, and then, when it seems to be going their way he forces her to forsake Hawk to save his clan and takes her back to her time again, leaving Hawk to originally believe she chose to leave him. And that's why I found it difficult to warm to Adam or to believe he truly loved Gabby. All I could think of while Gabby was listing why he was not a bad man, just misunderstood, was his cold cruelty and amusement when he forced Adrienne to leave Hawk for the sake of his clan. Other than that, as with all of Moning's Highlander books, I loved it. But for my dislike of Adam Black I would have given the book 5 stars. I really like the fact that Gabby is intelligent, not just beautiful. In fact, not beautiful if her opinion was asked. I would be very interested to know what happened to Darroc once he became human - maybe he has a romance story waiting to be written. I felt the ending was spot on, it wouldn't have felt like a completely, permanently happy ending if they hadn't been able to say the Druid binding vows.
More like 4.5* I was a little unsure about this book before starting it. Adam has not always been my favorite character; he's fickle and usually only looking for his own amusements. However, his sacrifices in Dageus' book did a lot to start changing my opinion of him and I was not disappointed. His curiosity about humans, his desire to understand them was so pure. And I adored Gabby; her drive to succeed coupled with her unexpected ability/desire to blame unfortunate events on inanimate objects, especially iced coffee, were charming. I loved them together; the made each other better. Adam's irritation and desire to regain his immortality were quickly replaced with his need to protect his Queen, and then get back his immortality. However, once restored he was willing to give it all up for Gabby. And when they finally discovered he had a soul and immediately performed the binding ritual I almost cried. I loved that he tried to right his previous wrongs BEFORE asking for his own humanity. It was beautiful.
4.5 STARS.
When first meeting Adam Black, I couldn't stand him, and thought he was going to be one of my least favorite characters in this series. With this book, I have completely changed my mind. His previous behavior has been explained, and while not a good excuse, is a bit more understandable.
Also with this book, there is a bit more of the Celtic/Fae lore that is seen in the Fever series. It makes me want to start the Fever series all over again right after finishing this one.
When first meeting Adam Black, I couldn't stand him, and thought he was going to be one of my least favorite characters in this series. With this book, I have completely changed my mind. His previous behavior has been explained, and while not a good excuse, is a bit more understandable.
Also with this book, there is a bit more of the Celtic/Fae lore that is seen in the Fever series. It makes me want to start the Fever series all over again right after finishing this one.
Adam Black is one of my favorite KMM characters. I was intrigued by him from his first appearance in Beyond the Highland Mist, and he definitely lived up to my expectations in Immortal.
This was the best book of all highlander books of KMM!!!!
I cried!!! Gotta love Adam.
I cried!!! Gotta love Adam.
The first time you meet Adam you get a very distinct impression of who his character is. As the series continue you see a little more of him and even when he's not central to the story, you know he's lurking around watching. While not necessary, I think books #4, #5 and #6 should all be read in order as it gives a very lovely almost 3 part story.
** slight spoiler alert** I wouldn't mind finding out in a future book how the ending of this book unfolded.
** slight spoiler alert** I wouldn't mind finding out in a future book how the ending of this book unfolded.
Yet again another FANTASTIC installment from Karen Marie Moning of the Highlanders! I absolutely LOVED Adams book!!! I wasn't so sure about him throughout the other books but he certainly grew on me in this book! It was awesome to see Drustan, Gwen, Daegus and Chloe again too!!! Can not wait for the next one, altho it will be bittersweet as it is the last in the series! I will certainly miss my highland warriors :):)
One of my favourite books ever, and not just my favourite in this series. Even more than a decade later it still has its place in my library.