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jeanay's review against another edition
4.0
this book was so short but i took three days to finish it lol i wasn't in a reading book yk but anyways i was excited to read this story bc i've been waiting to read about this couple since i heard of it and it took 14 books to get here but whatevs. but the two actually compliment each other really well and ok i didn't like the guy at first bc he was the main bad guy of the series until half way through the series but he did some fucked up shit and idk if it's redeemable tbh but i'll ignore it and say it's not his fault since he wasn't the one doing the deed but his people were yk. but he's funny i enjoy the humor of the book a lot he had fucking robopigeoms he used to give letters to the giri kinda romantic i'm kinda into it and the girl ugh i love her like the sense of humor they have goes really well together and she has a lot of development in this book even tho it's short asf and the end where she kills the main bad guy of the story was so good like ok #girlboss or whatever. but yeah there's not much else to say about the book as it was so short so rating it a 9/10 it was a novella that's why and i never read novellas except this case bc it was my fav couple and i liked that it was a short book bc a normal book has sm going on lol.
naomilane's review against another edition
3.0
"Galen the Magnificent died exactly as he'd lived: a heartbreaker."The Darkest Captive wasn't everything I was hoping for but I enjoyed reading it. Could I have done without it? Yes and no. Yes because I didn't love it and I didn't really connect with the characters and no because it did bring something new to the table and opens up a new story arc for a specific character, plus we also get to revisit our old favorites, like William, Hades (both are mine and mine alone) and the other Lords and Ladies.
"There was William the Ever Randy, laughing as he sliced a man from nose to navel."I am a big fan of Gena and her one of a kind writing style, she never holds back on the violence, sex or humor and The Darkest Captive was no exception, but maybe, just maybe, it was too much in this case. I really liked the beginning of the story, getting reacquainted with both characters, Galen and Legion, but then the whole thing turned really cheesy once their relationship evolved into something more, I had to stop reading during some scenes because it was honestly cringeworthy.
Galen was the big villain of this series for so long and I was expecting, I needed him to be badder, meaner. You can be in love and still be an asshole. Maybe it's just me and that's okay but I feel like he lost all his personality when he fell in love with Legion and that was a real downer for me. He was still a funny, not so humble guy but he became so...soft toward everyone else that I ended up losing my interest in him.
The way Gena dealt with Legion was better. She's been through hell, literally, and at the start of the book she's hiding, alone and wants nothing to do with the outside world. Then Galen finally finds her and they have to run because bad people are after her. I liked being inside her head and seeing her deal with what happened to her in Hell. My only complaint is that since it's a novella (about 170 pages I think) things developed quite quickly and I do feel like her recovery was a little too fast.
If you know anything about me, you know novellas aren't my thing because I like big books. I like when I have time to get to know the characters, connect with them in a way that feels real and believe in their love. So maybe that's also a reason why this book wasn't a big win for me, even though it's long for a novella, it's not your usual Gena's long and because of that, I did not have time to connect with Galen and Legion properly.
Gena being Gena wrote this book in a way that I could not hate it, I liked the story as a whole because I got to see some of my favorite characters of hers and meet some cute new ones and also her warped sense of humor always makes my day.
I did like Galen and Legion's relationship but it definitely was not my favorite. I do believe some of my favorite quotes are in this book though and I am glad I read The Darkest Captive because it gives Galen and Legion proper closure and makes me want to read the next one so bad but for this, I will have to wait a little longer.
All in all, I think The Darkest Captive is a nice 'in between' book that gives you a little insight in the Lords' life, and prepares/makes you crave the next full length novel.
"Water sluiced over the butterflies, every ridge of strength, and into the golden happy trail that led to his massive erection. Magnificent beast."
geo_ix's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
At times I was really liking it, and then I’d go back to thinking it was just an OK read. I feel these two characters needed more than a novella to make their story work. Especially when the majority of the novella is re-explaining previous characters and everyone’s pasts etc. they’ve both had such dark pasts and while it starts with Legion/Honey/Leila having trauma from her past, and instead of us seeing her work through it, or even struggle, were told of them working together and next second she’s magically over it because her desire is so strong. It irritated me, I was really looking forward to these two but it was a little lacking.
At times I was really liking it, and then I’d go back to thinking it was just an OK read. I feel these two characters needed more than a novella to make their story work. Especially when the majority of the novella is re-explaining previous characters and everyone’s pasts etc. they’ve both had such dark pasts and while it starts with Legion/Honey/Leila having trauma from her past, and instead of us seeing her work through it, or even struggle, were told of them working together and next second she’s magically over it because her desire is so strong. It irritated me, I was really looking forward to these two but it was a little lacking.
dragon_lion64's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the ongoing storyline
I tried so hard to like Legion but I just do not like her. She ticked me off when she wanted Aeron and did so much damage and I can't seem to get over it.
Galen is equally as putrid but he doesn't pretend to be a good guy.
The background and ongoing storyline were what I liked about the story. It's an excellent series.
I tried so hard to like Legion but I just do not like her. She ticked me off when she wanted Aeron and did so much damage and I can't seem to get over it.
Galen is equally as putrid but he doesn't pretend to be a good guy.
The background and ongoing storyline were what I liked about the story. It's an excellent series.
bookworm_vevans's review against another edition
5.0
Good story!
Glad to see Galen & Legion (aka Honey aka Leila) have a story to wrap up their encounter. It was well written and I enjoyed hearing Galen's POV. He was funnier than I thought he was. We got glimpses of him during book 12, but this was good to see his inner struggle, understand why he was the villain for so long, and what led him here.
Glad to see Galen & Legion (aka Honey aka Leila) have a story to wrap up their encounter. It was well written and I enjoyed hearing Galen's POV. He was funnier than I thought he was. We got glimpses of him during book 12, but this was good to see his inner struggle, understand why he was the villain for so long, and what led him here.
alexperc_92's review against another edition
4.0
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review and blog tour can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
Ah Galen, the most horrible character of all finally gets his own book! Even since the fourth book I've been waiting for this story! And despite some tiny arguments about the characters, I admit that I enjoyed Honey/Legion and how she and Galen finally became a couple.
Paire with amazing battle scenes, a fortress and the cameo appearances from the other Lords I have finally recovered from my book slump. Also, I do believe that we are going to get more books in the spin-off series about the Angels.
Ah Galen, the most horrible character of all finally gets his own book! Even since the fourth book I've been waiting for this story! And despite some tiny arguments about the characters, I admit that I enjoyed Honey/Legion and how she and Galen finally became a couple.
Paire with amazing battle scenes, a fortress and the cameo appearances from the other Lords I have finally recovered from my book slump. Also, I do believe that we are going to get more books in the spin-off series about the Angels.
lmetcalfe23's review against another edition
3.0
I love the Lords of the Underworld series but honestly this is not my favourite book. It completes a long running story and I feel like it was needed but I dont love they way they came together as much as I love the others. I feel like it was rushed and needed more time. The relationship was built too quickly and i felt it missed the magic and epiphanies that comes with a slow progressing story. I would still recomend reading this book but dont let it deter you from reading the rest of the series. This is my honest opinion.
srharris's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay.
I was hoping for much more than I got. I was happy about the fact that Galen and Gwen decided to give their father/daughter relationship a try.
Other than that, it was just blah...
I was hoping for much more than I got. I was happy about the fact that Galen and Gwen decided to give their father/daughter relationship a try.
Other than that, it was just blah...
raven168's review against another edition
3.0
At first I was surprised that these two were only getting a novella, but by the end I was happy for that. While I think that it should have taken more time for Legion to find herself again, I don't know how much I would have gotten into a longer story. I don't know...their relationship just bugged the hell out of me by the end because it all seemed too superficial.
I have a question. Did Galen always talk like some stupid teenager? Seriously, I can't remember. And while, yes, it was funny sometimes, it just seemed all wrong for a warrior like him. His obsession with Legion was also suspicious to me. He goes on and on about how much he wants her and only her, how she's so perfect and he loves everything about her. Um...you don't actually know anything about her. You screwed her once in a bathroom and then she tried to kill you. Sure, he has heard what she has been thru and all that, but come on. And the thing he goes on the most about is her stripper body. Because THAT'S what love is all about right there. I will say that I was impressed with how Galen refused to take Legion until she was actually ready.
Likewise, I don't really get Legion's (I REFUSE to call her Honey because that "name" is just so fucking stupid here) obsession with Galen. For the same reasons. At least for Legion's part, he does come to her rescue so we can toss in some hero worship to make her like him. With Galen, Legion very quickly gets over her fear of touching. Which was another suspect thing considering the horrible torture that caused her trauma in the first place.
So Legion has been hiding out in this little cabin in some other realm protected by Hades. Galen has been sending her love letters for a while via robotic birds because he can't get close to the cabin thanks to Hades's shield. But when he finds out that an army is after Legion, he kills them all and fights past the shield. Which does more damage than any of the fighting ever did. The two of them make their escape from another approaching army and Galen takes her to a realm he has claimed as his own where he lives with Fox. Let's just say Fox is not pleased to have Legion there.
For a while, things aren't bad. And Legion finds her old self once in a while as well. But when they're attacked again, they aren't left with much of a choice of where to go for safety. I was surprised how easily the Lords accepted Galen's presence again (except Aeron of course), but it was for Legion so whatever. Eventually they all figure out who the baddie is that's been attacking them and it comes as quite a shock. Together they all plan to confront him, but before they can, Legion decides she needs to prove herself and goes by herself. All together the fight was short, but it wasn't bad. But we end with Fox unable to stop herself from doing something horrible that will have truly devastating consequences. And I can't wait to see how that all goes down.
I have a question. Did Galen always talk like some stupid teenager? Seriously, I can't remember. And while, yes, it was funny sometimes, it just seemed all wrong for a warrior like him. His obsession with Legion was also suspicious to me. He goes on and on about how much he wants her and only her, how she's so perfect and he loves everything about her. Um...you don't actually know anything about her. You screwed her once in a bathroom and then she tried to kill you. Sure, he has heard what she has been thru and all that, but come on. And the thing he goes on the most about is her stripper body. Because THAT'S what love is all about right there. I will say that I was impressed with how Galen refused to take Legion until she was actually ready.
Likewise, I don't really get Legion's (I REFUSE to call her Honey because that "name" is just so fucking stupid here) obsession with Galen. For the same reasons. At least for Legion's part, he does come to her rescue so we can toss in some hero worship to make her like him. With Galen, Legion very quickly gets over her fear of touching. Which was another suspect thing considering the horrible torture that caused her trauma in the first place.
So Legion has been hiding out in this little cabin in some other realm protected by Hades. Galen has been sending her love letters for a while via robotic birds because he can't get close to the cabin thanks to Hades's shield. But when he finds out that an army is after Legion, he kills them all and fights past the shield. Which does more damage than any of the fighting ever did. The two of them make their escape from another approaching army and Galen takes her to a realm he has claimed as his own where he lives with Fox. Let's just say Fox is not pleased to have Legion there.
For a while, things aren't bad. And Legion finds her old self once in a while as well. But when they're attacked again, they aren't left with much of a choice of where to go for safety. I was surprised how easily the Lords accepted Galen's presence again (except Aeron of course), but it was for Legion so whatever. Eventually they all figure out who the baddie is that's been attacking them and it comes as quite a shock. Together they all plan to confront him, but before they can, Legion decides she needs to prove herself and goes by herself. All together the fight was short, but it wasn't bad. But we end with Fox unable to stop herself from doing something horrible that will have truly devastating consequences. And I can't wait to see how that all goes down.
meagen's review against another edition
2.0
Galen didn't act the way he did in previous books. I understand growing as character but he joked way to much to be the serious Demon he has been throughout the rest of the book. Way to cocky in a William the Ever Randy way. Which I don't believe fit him at all.