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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
While I wasn't entirely pleased with the story line *Cough* Mangi ( because I'm a fan of his), it was thought out and well played. Offering the perfect amount of shock value to throw you off while reminding us that Peer is capable of throwing anything at us. So don't get too Comfortable. I wish I could say more but I fear if I keep going I will spill the beans on this remarkable read.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, Murder
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Raven is one of the children that were in the first combined school in earlier books. Seeing her now as an adult fighting for her dream is so awesome! Having lived in both the Motherlands and in the North she is unique. One of the few people who can say she grew up in both places. From the first time we meet her she wants to do all of the things that the boys do.
The problem is that in the North girls and women are protected, to the point of almost being wrapped in bubble wrap. Yet Raven was raised by a fierce fighter and had access to the first (and only) woman of the North who learned to fight. She knows what she wants and no one is going to stop her. Not even her boss who happens to want to fight for her best friend's hand in marriage.
Leo has been assigned the task of taking care of Raven so he gives her the easiest and most boring task ever. Go through the cold case files and organize them. He will discover what a mistake that was when she decides to investigate one of those cases. He is working towards fighting in the next tournament for Raven's friend. He is certain she will select him when he makes it to the final five. What he didn't count on was is just how far under his skin Raven could get.
These two are so perfect together as characters. This book had me biting my nails. Raven is funny, determined, and can kick butt like no one else. Leo is has a softer side that we get to see here. He doesn't laugh much and is serious but I think that is one of the reasons they work. There was a point in this book though that I was screaming NOOOO right along with the characters. It shattered me. It was unfathomable to me as to what happened but I am certain that it sets things up for the next book perfectly. It was just hard to read. I wanted to burst into tears and felt like I waiting the news on a family member. From beginning to end this book reminded me how much I want to go live in the North with all of those overbearing, sexy men. This review was originally posted on A Lucky Grace
The problem is that in the North girls and women are protected, to the point of almost being wrapped in bubble wrap. Yet Raven was raised by a fierce fighter and had access to the first (and only) woman of the North who learned to fight. She knows what she wants and no one is going to stop her. Not even her boss who happens to want to fight for her best friend's hand in marriage.
Leo has been assigned the task of taking care of Raven so he gives her the easiest and most boring task ever. Go through the cold case files and organize them. He will discover what a mistake that was when she decides to investigate one of those cases. He is working towards fighting in the next tournament for Raven's friend. He is certain she will select him when he makes it to the final five. What he didn't count on was is just how far under his skin Raven could get.
These two are so perfect together as characters. This book had me biting my nails. Raven is funny, determined, and can kick butt like no one else. Leo is has a softer side that we get to see here. He doesn't laugh much and is serious but I think that is one of the reasons they work. There was a point in this book though that I was screaming NOOOO right along with the characters. It shattered me. It was unfathomable to me as to what happened but I am certain that it sets things up for the next book perfectly. It was just hard to read. I wanted to burst into tears and felt like I waiting the news on a family member. From beginning to end this book reminded me how much I want to go live in the North with all of those overbearing, sexy men. This review was originally posted on A Lucky Grace
We have another winner. I really enjoy the premise of a woman breaking through barriers to become the first police woman of the north. I knew Raven was gonna be special. Leo was a hoot. The plot twist was unexpected. I really laughed so hard at their antics. My funniest was Khans attempt to indoctrinate his and Boulders kids. These kids are gonna be a trip. I can’t wait to see what the author thinks of next in Mila’s book. I highly recommend this book.
I read a beta of this book and am volunteering to leave a review of this ARC. Oh Elin, you are amazing. Book nine in The Men of the North series. They just keep getting better and better. I have fallen in love with each of the Alpha male characters, but right now, Leo is my favorite. My heart is hurting for Magni, and sure hope book ten resolves his situation for us! I really feel this book has more staying power than just ten books. Maybe we can have a reunion that allows us to learn how our couples are doing, and what they are doing in their lives. With each book, we revisit a bit of the characters from the start throughout the series, but, I think I'll go through withdrawal once book ten arrives and I finish reading the very last word.