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kristinhzta90's review
4.0
I love this series, and I like that she got back on track with an Olympian based plot. This book was really good and very suspenseful, but I felt the ending was very rushed. One minute Lydia can't remember who Seth is, and then she does and is there to rescue him. I would have liked a little more depth about how her memories came back to her.
nathalyalvarez's review
4.0
Sherrilyn Kenyon nos lleva un poco mas allá en el mundo de los Dream-Hunters y demonios, pero también nos adentra en el Panteón Griego. Esta es la historia de Seth y Lidia, a pesar de que hay apariciones de personajes de libros anteriores.
Siempre he disfrutado de la serie Dream-Hunter. Pero este en particular no me gusto mucho.
The Guardian sobre Seth, un semidiós egipcio. Quien fue esclavizado por Noir en Azmodea. Noir le envía en una búsqueda para encontrar la llave de Olimpo y como consecuencia Solin (hermano de Arik del libro Dream Hunter) es secuestrado con el fin de obtener información acerca de la llave.
Bueno, en este libro nos enteramos de que Solin tiene una hija llamada Lydia y el comienzo del libro es sobre ella buscando a su padre en Azmodea, pero de alguna forma acaba secuestrada por El Guardián. Pocos días fueron suficientes para que el Guardián y Lydia se enamoraran, lo cual me molesto un poco.
Pero Kenyon hace un gran trabajo escribiendo libros de romance. Por lo que ni siquiera note lo muy estúpida que era Lydia ¿como es que ella es hija de Solin, si él es tan genial?
Lo admito, me emocione cuando leí las líneas con Zarek, ya que él es mi favorito de todos los tiempos.
kathydavie's review
3.0
Fifth in the Dream-Hunter and twenty-first in the Dark-Hunter paranormal-romance series. The couple focus is on Lydia, Dream-Hunter, and Seth, the Guardian.
My Take
Well, there is certainly a lot of action in this one. Unfortunately, Kenyon never grabbed me with her characters. A few of the series' characters were brought in for cameo roles but this was more a rote relating of information than a compelling story. Part of my disenchantment is the lack of information. Important events occur that are just dropped in without explanation or lead up which only confused me. It simply yammers on and on about how awful Seth's life was.
Kenyon's last few stories have been losing the grip previous ones have had on me. It's going from a "buy as soon as it's published" to a "well, I'll get around to it" kind of read. I think this whole "everyone's out to get me" approach is wearing thin for me.
Now for the good bits. I did enjoy Seth learning about the changes made in the world and especially his encounters with a laptop and the marvels it reveals.
The Story
Seth has not experienced love in a v-e-r-y long time. Over 4,500 years in fact. Most of it spent in the most hideous torture after being beaten and left in the desert at age 6 and then sold by his foster family at age 13. A very well-rounded torture as his jailers piled on the physical, the emotional, and the mental torture in equal amounts. Talk about self-esteem issues!
Now, Noir is granting Seth the chance for a few hours of relief if he brings the Key to him. An impossible task made even more impossible by the demands Noir makes, by the feelings he discovers with Lydia Tsakali, the warrior who storms Azmodea to rescue Solin. Whom Seth captures and holds prisoner against Solin's promise to find the Key and return with it. Enabling Lydia to learn Seth, to fall in love, to change him.
The Characters
Seth, the Guardian, son of Set and a human woman, is a demigod. Lydia Tsakali has lost her entire family except her father and there is something that threatens her existence, keeps her lurking under the radar. Solin is a dream-hunter entrusted with the Key that can open up Olympus and total access to its gods and their annihilation.
Noir and his sister Azura are both demon-type gods who rule in Azmodea, a hell. The Dolphonoi and the Phonoi did something bad to Seth at some point---too vague to really know what happened in that battle.
Madoc is the elder leader of the Oneroi and not happy about having to enter an alliance with Solin. Especially when Solin reveals that he has lied about the Key's existence. Jaden reveals more about his past. Thorn has a shaky alliance with Noir that can be breached with the right incentives. Zarek, Delphine, and Jericho are part of the even shakier alliance Solin has with Madoc.
Sanctuary is now run by Aimee Peltier and her mate, Fang. Carson is still the doctor and Margery is the other doctor while Dev and Colt still work there. Menyara, a.k.a., Ma'at, the Egyptian goddess of justice, helps to heal Seth and then sets Maahes to guard him from Verlyn, a hunter of Noir's who never stops, never fails.
The Cover and Title
The cover is grainy shades of velvety red with a lacy elaborate border focused on an ornate skeleton key standing on end, a yellow light radiating out from its handle.
The title refers to the story's hero, the The Guardian, an Egyptian demi-god.
My Take
Well, there is certainly a lot of action in this one. Unfortunately, Kenyon never grabbed me with her characters. A few of the series' characters were brought in for cameo roles but this was more a rote relating of information than a compelling story. Part of my disenchantment is the lack of information. Important events occur that are just dropped in without explanation or lead up which only confused me. It simply yammers on and on about how awful Seth's life was.
Kenyon's last few stories have been losing the grip previous ones have had on me. It's going from a "buy as soon as it's published" to a "well, I'll get around to it" kind of read. I think this whole "everyone's out to get me" approach is wearing thin for me.
Now for the good bits. I did enjoy Seth learning about the changes made in the world and especially his encounters with a laptop and the marvels it reveals.
The Story
Seth has not experienced love in a v-e-r-y long time. Over 4,500 years in fact. Most of it spent in the most hideous torture after being beaten and left in the desert at age 6 and then sold by his foster family at age 13. A very well-rounded torture as his jailers piled on the physical, the emotional, and the mental torture in equal amounts. Talk about self-esteem issues!
Now, Noir is granting Seth the chance for a few hours of relief if he brings the Key to him. An impossible task made even more impossible by the demands Noir makes, by the feelings he discovers with Lydia Tsakali, the warrior who storms Azmodea to rescue Solin. Whom Seth captures and holds prisoner against Solin's promise to find the Key and return with it. Enabling Lydia to learn Seth, to fall in love, to change him.
The Characters
Seth, the Guardian, son of Set and a human woman, is a demigod. Lydia Tsakali has lost her entire family except her father and there is something that threatens her existence, keeps her lurking under the radar. Solin is a dream-hunter entrusted with the Key that can open up Olympus and total access to its gods and their annihilation.
Noir and his sister Azura are both demon-type gods who rule in Azmodea, a hell. The Dolphonoi and the Phonoi did something bad to Seth at some point---too vague to really know what happened in that battle.
Madoc is the elder leader of the Oneroi and not happy about having to enter an alliance with Solin. Especially when Solin reveals that he has lied about the Key's existence. Jaden reveals more about his past. Thorn has a shaky alliance with Noir that can be breached with the right incentives. Zarek, Delphine, and Jericho are part of the even shakier alliance Solin has with Madoc.
Sanctuary is now run by Aimee Peltier and her mate, Fang. Carson is still the doctor and Margery is the other doctor while Dev and Colt still work there. Menyara, a.k.a., Ma'at, the Egyptian goddess of justice, helps to heal Seth and then sets Maahes to guard him from Verlyn, a hunter of Noir's who never stops, never fails.
The Cover and Title
The cover is grainy shades of velvety red with a lacy elaborate border focused on an ornate skeleton key standing on end, a yellow light radiating out from its handle.
The title refers to the story's hero, the The Guardian, an Egyptian demi-god.
christilovesbooks_smut's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Guardian, book 33 of the Dark-Hunters/Were-Hunters/Dream Hunters series, by Sherrilyn Kenyon (McQueen) @mysherrilyn. This is a reread of this series for me. Long overdue, at that! 😂 I am reading this series in the order from Sherrilyn’s website.
I loved Seth & Lydia so much. Seth was tortured for centuries. Lydia rescued him. They fell in love & saved each other. If you like Egyptian mythology, Dream Hunters, hell realms, MF & a MMC that is willing to endure more torture to save his love, then this book is for you!
halfbloodcity's review
5.0
"I died and went to heaven. This is how you fall in love -face right on the brick floor kind of fallin - with a fictional character. Well done Sherrilyn, well done
halynah's review
5.0
Sherrilyn rocks, as usual!!! To write so many books and make every book a masterpiece - that's a miracle! Great plot - whirlwind of unpredictable events, two amazing protagonists, beautiful love, which managed to be born in a hellish place! Good humour, heart-breaking narration and appearance of loved and familiar characters make the book a delicious treat for a dedicated reader! I loved it!!!
bhookjunkhie's review
5.0
Great book!...Started off with a bang!..and I love it when a book starts off right in the thick of it:) Seth has become one of my Fave heros..He goes in my M&M shelf..lol...Hard candy shell.(very lickable!)...and a soft sweet center..yummm:)....There was great banter between Seth and Lydia and the story flowed along...I just wish the ending didnt feel as rushed...but I still loved it!!!
milicasbookshelf's review
5.0
4.5 ♥
After the last book in the series which was a disappointment, this one is pure love. Seth ♥
After the last book in the series which was a disappointment, this one is pure love. Seth ♥
birdloveranne's review
5.0
What a heart-rending story! I loved it! Well written, characters you can really feel for. The only thing that was not explained to my satisfaction was the "Key to Olympus." 4.5 stars.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review
4.0
Im not Usually the dream hunters greatest fan, But a jackal shifter im onboard!
Lydia and Seth were a great couple! Seth's complete ignorance to any kindness and not understanding it for what it was, Luckily Lydia seemed pretty stubborn on the Matter.
It was a great story as most of the Dark hunter world search for "the key", and while Seth uses Lydia as leverage against Solin who knows of the keys whereabouts, she succumbs to Stockholm syndrome and falls in love.
The only reason its not a five star is the ending was really rushed..... significant things happened to make the story complete but they were merely glossed over..... like the author thought i cant be bothered to explain all that, Let them just show up and put the rest in the epilogue.
Lydia and Seth were a great couple! Seth's complete ignorance to any kindness and not understanding it for what it was, Luckily Lydia seemed pretty stubborn on the Matter.
It was a great story as most of the Dark hunter world search for "the key", and while Seth uses Lydia as leverage against Solin who knows of the keys whereabouts, she succumbs to Stockholm syndrome and falls in love.
The only reason its not a five star is the ending was really rushed..... significant things happened to make the story complete but they were merely glossed over..... like the author thought i cant be bothered to explain all that, Let them just show up and put the rest in the epilogue.