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marilanoire's review
5.0
I love this series and even if I listened to it as an Audiobook, I really enjoyed it. Usually I’m not a fan of audiobooks, but this one is really good.
shirleycuypers's review
5.0
Original review
This book was provided by the author through InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Gena Showalter and InkSlinger PR!
The Darkest Assassin is a novella in the Lords of the Underworld series and tells the story of Fox and Bjorn. You don’t have to read the Lords of the Underworld series to be able to read this novella.
As I mentioned in my review of The Darkest Captive, I loved coming back to the Lords of the Underworld series. I’m planning on reading the other book is the LotU series since I’ve only read the first three books and two novellas. The Darkest Assassin was yet another amazing book set in this world and I really enjoyed it!
I loved reading about Fox and Bjorn, I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. Fox is such a badass female character, and you cannot not love her. Bjorn is another amazing character. He’s so hot and I love how he is when he’s around Fox. Fox and Bjorn are both somewhat broken and that makes them the perfect couple!
The Darkest Assassin was yet another great book by Gena Showalter! Lords of the Underworld is such an amazing Paranormal Romance series, and I cannot wait to read the other books in the series. I love that every book focuses on a different couple, and the books I’ve read so far are so well written and fast paced!
This book was provided by the author through InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Gena Showalter and InkSlinger PR!
The Darkest Assassin is a novella in the Lords of the Underworld series and tells the story of Fox and Bjorn. You don’t have to read the Lords of the Underworld series to be able to read this novella.
As I mentioned in my review of The Darkest Captive, I loved coming back to the Lords of the Underworld series. I’m planning on reading the other book is the LotU series since I’ve only read the first three books and two novellas. The Darkest Assassin was yet another amazing book set in this world and I really enjoyed it!
I loved reading about Fox and Bjorn, I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. Fox is such a badass female character, and you cannot not love her. Bjorn is another amazing character. He’s so hot and I love how he is when he’s around Fox. Fox and Bjorn are both somewhat broken and that makes them the perfect couple!
The Darkest Assassin was yet another great book by Gena Showalter! Lords of the Underworld is such an amazing Paranormal Romance series, and I cannot wait to read the other books in the series. I love that every book focuses on a different couple, and the books I’ve read so far are so well written and fast paced!
saramarrinn's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Loved reading this book again, I love these two, and their romance! Yeah that I can now just read The Darkest King!
*First Read December 16th, 2019*
This story was such a great read, I loved these two together! And it's got me really excited for William's book!
*First Read December 16th, 2019*
This story was such a great read, I loved these two together! And it's got me really excited for William's book!
laurla's review
3.0
from the 1001 dark nights novellas.
fox is a gatekeeper assassin, newly possessed by the demon distrust. unable to control her demon, she unintentionally kills 12 sent ones. bjorn is an elite sent one commanded to execute her for her crimes. he is unable to carry out her sentence and imprisons her instead. meanwhile the wife who forced him to bond with her continues to drain his life force and she tries to help.
-3 stars. i hate that this '1001 dark nights' publishing company keeps luring in authors i like to write short novellas rather than full length novels. there's not enough story and they all feel rushed and romantic insta-love cheesy. it wasn't a bad story, and the smut was good, it was just too short for my tastes. too much of a rush to that happy ending. but i love the REST of the 'lords of the underworld' series, and if i don't read this one in the series i'll miss out on things that will be referenced in future novels. so, pbbbft. frustrated and considering 2 stars for that frustration. all the more so because i just looked and the next book to come out will ALSO be a stupid novella for 1001 dark nights.
"don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure you know how to fight? hint. there are myriad ways, but standing there, doing nothing isn't one of them."
"let's be real. you don't want to lock me away for my crimes. you want to lock me away because you blame me for your desire. you're lashing out, because i dared to turn you on, as if females aren't blamed for a male's actions and reactions all the time. tell me bjorn. which of these scenarios works best for you? i pretend not to notice your arousal... and you consider me prudish. i point out that you obviously like the look of me... but i'm conceited. how about i explain to you how you can't possibly want me... so you can ding me for being insecure? if ever you compliment me, should i accept it and come across as needy, or reject it like a baby-back-bitch? there is no winning with you or anyone."
"you're only an hour late."
"we're five minutes late." "no. if you're not ten minutes early, you're five minutes late. but if you're more than a minute late, you're an hour late. the math checks."
fox is a gatekeeper assassin, newly possessed by the demon distrust. unable to control her demon, she unintentionally kills 12 sent ones. bjorn is an elite sent one commanded to execute her for her crimes. he is unable to carry out her sentence and imprisons her instead. meanwhile the wife who forced him to bond with her continues to drain his life force and she tries to help.
-3 stars. i hate that this '1001 dark nights' publishing company keeps luring in authors i like to write short novellas rather than full length novels. there's not enough story and they all feel rushed and romantic insta-love cheesy. it wasn't a bad story, and the smut was good, it was just too short for my tastes. too much of a rush to that happy ending. but i love the REST of the 'lords of the underworld' series, and if i don't read this one in the series i'll miss out on things that will be referenced in future novels. so, pbbbft. frustrated and considering 2 stars for that frustration. all the more so because i just looked and the next book to come out will ALSO be a stupid novella for 1001 dark nights.
"don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure you know how to fight? hint. there are myriad ways, but standing there, doing nothing isn't one of them."
"let's be real. you don't want to lock me away for my crimes. you want to lock me away because you blame me for your desire. you're lashing out, because i dared to turn you on, as if females aren't blamed for a male's actions and reactions all the time. tell me bjorn. which of these scenarios works best for you? i pretend not to notice your arousal... and you consider me prudish. i point out that you obviously like the look of me... but i'm conceited. how about i explain to you how you can't possibly want me... so you can ding me for being insecure? if ever you compliment me, should i accept it and come across as needy, or reject it like a baby-back-bitch? there is no winning with you or anyone."
"you're only an hour late."
"we're five minutes late." "no. if you're not ten minutes early, you're five minutes late. but if you're more than a minute late, you're an hour late. the math checks."
malissac's review
4.0
As usual, I fell in love with a Lords of the Underworld story. It's odd because it has only been a year since Gena put out a LotU novel but as I was reading this one I just felt like it had been forever and I was so happy to be back with the 'gang. It felt refreshing.
Fox is a force of nature, I loved her when she was protecting Galen, I love her, even more, when she is trying to protect herself. Her snark, her blood-lust, her chaotic mind, she is just plain fun to 'watch. The only thing that I could ask for is for her to not be so 'childish' in her speech if that makes sense. It's not uncommon in this series, and I guess that is probably what put me off a little, I've heard it too much. Snark doesn't mean idiotic, which I am not saying Fox is, she just sounds that way at times and it kind of grates. It's a small thing really, it would ever put me off from reading or enjoying an LoTu story, I always will want more, it is just kind of cringy.
Bjorn is amazing, as we expected from seeing him in the previous 'Angel' stories, his bromance with Thane and Xerxes is one of my all-time favorites, I could have totally used an entire book of just that relationship. I love 1,001 Dark Night novellas because they are the perfect gate-way book for new readers, but I almost wish Bjorn had been given a full-length novel so I could have had more of the boys! His relationship with Fox was well done, nothing felt forced even though it was a quick romance, their distrust (ha) of one another and eventual relationship is exactly what I needed out of this story!
There is a great lead up to William's story, I am so curious as to how Gena is going to handle this 'hot-button' book, and if the glimpse we got of Sunny says anything, we are in for quite an adventure. I am also excited to see more of the Sent Ones stories, especially, of course, Xerxes, but I hope their stories don't end with him.
All in all, this is a great addition to the LotU storyline, if you are an avid long-time reader this will be just the little taste you need to hold you over until Darkest King, if you are new to this world, welcome to the ride, it's an exciting one and while this is a good place to start get ready because you are definitely want to go back 14 books and start at the beginning, you won't regret it!
~ HAPPY READING ~
Fox is a force of nature, I loved her when she was protecting Galen, I love her, even more, when she is trying to protect herself. Her snark, her blood-lust, her chaotic mind, she is just plain fun to 'watch. The only thing that I could ask for is for her to not be so 'childish' in her speech if that makes sense. It's not uncommon in this series, and I guess that is probably what put me off a little, I've heard it too much. Snark doesn't mean idiotic, which I am not saying Fox is, she just sounds that way at times and it kind of grates. It's a small thing really, it would ever put me off from reading or enjoying an LoTu story, I always will want more, it is just kind of cringy.
Bjorn is amazing, as we expected from seeing him in the previous 'Angel' stories, his bromance with Thane and Xerxes is one of my all-time favorites, I could have totally used an entire book of just that relationship. I love 1,001 Dark Night novellas because they are the perfect gate-way book for new readers, but I almost wish Bjorn had been given a full-length novel so I could have had more of the boys! His relationship with Fox was well done, nothing felt forced even though it was a quick romance, their distrust (ha) of one another and eventual relationship is exactly what I needed out of this story!
There is a great lead up to William's story, I am so curious as to how Gena is going to handle this 'hot-button' book, and if the glimpse we got of Sunny says anything, we are in for quite an adventure. I am also excited to see more of the Sent Ones stories, especially, of course, Xerxes, but I hope their stories don't end with him.
All in all, this is a great addition to the LotU storyline, if you are an avid long-time reader this will be just the little taste you need to hold you over until Darkest King, if you are new to this world, welcome to the ride, it's an exciting one and while this is a good place to start get ready because you are definitely want to go back 14 books and start at the beginning, you won't regret it!
~ HAPPY READING ~
v3nomous's review
5.0
I love Gena so much!!! Every single book takes you on a wonderful adventure that leaves you wanting so much more of each character that is introduced or mentioned. I believe this one though made me cry like a baby when it ended. I love reading Fox and Bjorn’s story. Looking forward to all the following books!
alexandra_92's review
5.0
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review and blog tour can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I'm always in for yet another story set in the Lords of the Underworld universe. A world so diverse and dimensional that has long since transpired the borders of mythology. To be honest, I loved Fox more here than Bjorn (who acted many times like a jerk).
True the romance and the heat levels were high but I loved how strong Fox was and tried many times to overcome Distrust, her own insecurities and be a badass.
The war is also becoming more serious and the cameo appearance of William will probably make the next book much more addicting and highly anticipating. Finally, I also hope that the rest of the Sent Ones gang will get their own stories.
I'm always in for yet another story set in the Lords of the Underworld universe. A world so diverse and dimensional that has long since transpired the borders of mythology. To be honest, I loved Fox more here than Bjorn (who acted many times like a jerk).
True the romance and the heat levels were high but I loved how strong Fox was and tried many times to overcome Distrust, her own insecurities and be a badass.
The war is also becoming more serious and the cameo appearance of William will probably make the next book much more addicting and highly anticipating. Finally, I also hope that the rest of the Sent Ones gang will get their own stories.
allingoodtime's review
4.0
I didn’t feel as though I knew Fox very well before this story. To me, she was super peripheral until the last book, The Darkest Captive, where we got to see Baden and Legion get their HEA. I mean, until quite recently Fox was considered a “bad guy” to those of us who love the Lords of the Underworld. As for Bjorn, readers of the LOTU universe got to know him in Burning Dawn when his “brother” Thane got his HEA. I have to admit, I’ve been waiting (impatiently) for Thane’s friends to get their stories told.
From other stories in this series, it’s known that the angels are usually quite literal in how they see things. They’re also not very forgiving. Although it’s really through no fault of her own, Fox killed a bunch of Sent Ones toward the end of The Darkest Captive. She is slated to die by the hands of Bjorn, end of story. While Fox anticipates the Sent Ones will be sending an assassin for her, Bjorn doesn’t anticipate his reaction to Fox or the fact that she readily admits she did wrong and must pay for her crimes. Though Fox knows she deserves punishment, she doesn’t believe that punishment should be death and she will not go down without a fight.
The chemistry between Fox and Bjorn is great. I can’t help but love a story where the characters are obviously drawn to one another while trying to fight that attraction for all their worth. Watching their walls start to crumble is always amusing for me.
Between the price on Fox’s head, the war between good and evil that has been brewing, and Bjorn’s vindictive and much loathed wife, this duo has a lot to overcome in order to find their HEA. And while they do eventually get through everything to reach that goal (of course, because this is a romance) there are some missteps along the way. Bjorn really does a 180 at one point that had me questioning if he could be redeemed. I still don’t know if he’s really found that redemption, or if he’s just darn lucky Fox is so in love with him.
All in all, this was another fun and intense ride from Gena Showalter. Next up, William’s story! I’m so excited and a bit scared for that one. Sometimes expectations for a book are a bit too high when it’s such a pivotal character in a series. Fingers crossed…
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
From other stories in this series, it’s known that the angels are usually quite literal in how they see things. They’re also not very forgiving. Although it’s really through no fault of her own, Fox killed a bunch of Sent Ones toward the end of The Darkest Captive. She is slated to die by the hands of Bjorn, end of story. While Fox anticipates the Sent Ones will be sending an assassin for her, Bjorn doesn’t anticipate his reaction to Fox or the fact that she readily admits she did wrong and must pay for her crimes. Though Fox knows she deserves punishment, she doesn’t believe that punishment should be death and she will not go down without a fight.
The chemistry between Fox and Bjorn is great. I can’t help but love a story where the characters are obviously drawn to one another while trying to fight that attraction for all their worth. Watching their walls start to crumble is always amusing for me.
Between the price on Fox’s head, the war between good and evil that has been brewing, and Bjorn’s vindictive and much loathed wife, this duo has a lot to overcome in order to find their HEA. And while they do eventually get through everything to reach that goal (of course, because this is a romance) there are some missteps along the way. Bjorn really does a 180 at one point that had me questioning if he could be redeemed. I still don’t know if he’s really found that redemption, or if he’s just darn lucky Fox is so in love with him.
All in all, this was another fun and intense ride from Gena Showalter. Next up, William’s story! I’m so excited and a bit scared for that one. Sometimes expectations for a book are a bit too high when it’s such a pivotal character in a series. Fingers crossed…
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
pavi_fictionalworm's review
4.0
An assasin who houses the demon of Distrust and a Sent One tasked with killing her! Fun tones galore! And yet they find their HEA! I love this series and so will you, if you love sass, humour and some amazing alpha heroes or rather anti heroes! While it’s a stand-alone, it would definite better if you pick up the whole series in order!