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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
This one was a slow starter for me. As much as I have loved Gideon throughout this series, especially the last couple of books, it was hard to immerse myself in the story with the way he speaks. Mostly because the author felt the need to interpret everything he said in the beginning. I understand why she made that decision, but it did make the beginning a bit rough for me. Thankfully, it smooths out and takes off from there.
The love story between Gideon and Scarlet is quite the rollercoaster ride. I really thought I had an idea where the story was going when BAM, it takes a big turn. And that turn adds more mystery to the story. What is real and what is not? It’s quite a puzzle, but a super interesting and fun puzzle at that.
Cronus seems to have a soft spot for Gideon. Not just in this story, but also in past books. I’m not sure exactly what that relationship was before the Pandora’s Box incident, but Cronus seems to look at Gideon as a sort of pet. Either that, or he’s getting softer in his reverse aging. I actually did notice that Cronus is getting a bit more reasonable as he regains his youthful look back.
As usual, the author weaves the other characters into each story. Amun featured pretty prominently in this story and he broke my heart. I was a bit ticked at Aeron and prefer to think he doesn’t understand the extent of Amun’s demon and how deeply things can reach into him. But Amun is such an amazing guy he goes along with Aeron’s plan, and takes on some excruciating pain for his efforts.
This story had me crying quite a bit, to be honest. Scarlet’s story, Gideon’s realizations, Amun’s journey. They all hit me in my heart and soul.
This review can also be found on the book blog All In Good Time.
The love story between Gideon and Scarlet is quite the rollercoaster ride. I really thought I had an idea where the story was going when BAM, it takes a big turn. And that turn adds more mystery to the story. What is real and what is not? It’s quite a puzzle, but a super interesting and fun puzzle at that.
Cronus seems to have a soft spot for Gideon. Not just in this story, but also in past books. I’m not sure exactly what that relationship was before the Pandora’s Box incident, but Cronus seems to look at Gideon as a sort of pet. Either that, or he’s getting softer in his reverse aging. I actually did notice that Cronus is getting a bit more reasonable as he regains his youthful look back.
As usual, the author weaves the other characters into each story. Amun featured pretty prominently in this story and he broke my heart. I was a bit ticked at Aeron and prefer to think he doesn’t understand the extent of Amun’s demon and how deeply things can reach into him. But Amun is such an amazing guy he goes along with Aeron’s plan, and takes on some excruciating pain for his efforts.
This story had me crying quite a bit, to be honest. Scarlet’s story, Gideon’s realizations, Amun’s journey. They all hit me in my heart and soul.
This review can also be found on the book blog All In Good Time.
this book was fun reading and even brought forth a challenge for me. having to understand Gideon speak was so But it was good. I loved it Really do. it was a perfect story..nightmares. n lies.
Gideon is one of my favorite of the LOTU guys and I really enjoyed this book! Not really looking forward to the one after next though because I’m not a huge fan of Kaia’s. And why does Amun have to fall for the girl who killed Baden? Why?! I don’t like her at all.
I actually found this one really good. Scarlett was totally crazy, which is something I deeply admire in a woman. Her story with Gideon was such a mess, but it was beyond addicting. I cried twice. If you read you’ll know exactly which times I cried.
I’m still on the fence about the multiple POVs. We mainly get the two leads, but then there’s the occasional POV of the other Lords or someone else. I might skim those a bit, but it does seem to foreshadow the next books.
I also cannot believe I enjoy this book when the smut isn’t even good. I don’t know who I am anymore. This book has such a good plot on a whole. It would be perfect if there was some good smut too.
I’m super nervous about the next book. Haidee is awful and I’m not prepared to learn to like she. Sienna too. Screw them.
I’m still on the fence about the multiple POVs. We mainly get the two leads, but then there’s the occasional POV of the other Lords or someone else. I might skim those a bit, but it does seem to foreshadow the next books.
I also cannot believe I enjoy this book when the smut isn’t even good. I don’t know who I am anymore. This book has such a good plot on a whole. It would be perfect if there was some good smut too.
I’m super nervous about the next book. Haidee is awful and I’m not prepared to learn to like she. Sienna too. Screw them.
Okay, so anyone familiar with the Lords of the Underworld series will know that sweet, darling Gideon (hm, wonder who my favourite character is!?) is keeper of Lies and, as a result, can’t utter a single truth without suffering intense, debilitating pain…so Gideon communicates in a rather interesting way. Picture this; you meet the man (or woman) of your dreams, perhaps on the daily commute into work, and they flash you a smile that promises sin and seduction. They learn forward and whisper in your ear, their voice nothing more than a husky murmur…
“You’re so ugly.”
Oooo. Awkward…not to mention rude and hurtful! You’d probably give them a slap, right? Now do you understand poor Gideon’s problem? Everything he says is the opposite of what he means and I did seriously consider writing this review in Gideon speech but figured it’d be way too confusing. But enough about Gideon, let’s talk about his book, a book I was eagerly powering through the series to read!
The Darkest Lie has it all; humour, heartache, romance, action, kinkiness…and it’s all rolled up into one tidy package (pfft, package! C’mon, Jazz, be mature about this!) comprised of fantastic world building and equally fantastic writing. The LotU series is set in universe that blends our reality with the conjurings of Gena Showalter’s imagination and the result is a world in which readers can quite easily lose themselves for hours on end. Each of Gena’s characters are as unique as they are believable and I’m not sure if this is fair on the reader’s part because I have genuinely been looking into a weekend break in Budapest and my heart breaks to know I won’t be able to hang out with the Lords!
As for Gideon and Scarlet’s story, I think it’s one the best in the series yet. It’s not just your average run-of-the-mill romance. It runs deeper than that and their relationship is layered with complexity, which makes for an interesting, unexpected twist around half way through. Gideon is the man we all want (okay, maybe generalising there); he’s a little rough around the edges, he’s a bit of a bad boy…and yet he’s kind, sweet and gentle, even if he does struggle with the sweet nothings he whispers in Scarlet’s ear (I’m pretty sure he says at one point “I don’t want you, devil.”, although admittedly it is go-weak-at-the-knees sweet when you’ve translated it). Scarlet is one hell of a bad ass and she’s the woman I think I’ve always tried to be; a tough, take-no-shit exterior but with a squidgy, marshmallow, please-hold-me center (I am purely the latter).
I’ve mentioned this in a previous LotU review, but let’s talk about Cronus for a moment! Am I the only person who thinks he isn’t actually all that bad? Sure, he does have his faults (what he did to Aeron in the first two or three books wasn’t cool, I get that and how he treated Scarlet in Tartarus wasn’t all that nice either) but he’s making amends I like to think. He’s just a regular guy trying to do his best in this cruel, cruel world we live in. I kinda feel he tries to exude this cold-hearted, almighty persona but I think he’s a bit of a softie. He dishes out threats like I dish out baked beans on the breakfast shift at work, but he always, always relents. He’s like “Awww you kids, all loved up. Sure, don’t worry about the threats of eternal damnation and death! You go have fun, ‘k?”
“You’re so ugly.”
Oooo. Awkward…not to mention rude and hurtful! You’d probably give them a slap, right? Now do you understand poor Gideon’s problem? Everything he says is the opposite of what he means and I did seriously consider writing this review in Gideon speech but figured it’d be way too confusing. But enough about Gideon, let’s talk about his book, a book I was eagerly powering through the series to read!
The Darkest Lie has it all; humour, heartache, romance, action, kinkiness…and it’s all rolled up into one tidy package (pfft, package! C’mon, Jazz, be mature about this!) comprised of fantastic world building and equally fantastic writing. The LotU series is set in universe that blends our reality with the conjurings of Gena Showalter’s imagination and the result is a world in which readers can quite easily lose themselves for hours on end. Each of Gena’s characters are as unique as they are believable and I’m not sure if this is fair on the reader’s part because I have genuinely been looking into a weekend break in Budapest and my heart breaks to know I won’t be able to hang out with the Lords!
As for Gideon and Scarlet’s story, I think it’s one the best in the series yet. It’s not just your average run-of-the-mill romance. It runs deeper than that and their relationship is layered with complexity, which makes for an interesting, unexpected twist around half way through. Gideon is the man we all want (okay, maybe generalising there); he’s a little rough around the edges, he’s a bit of a bad boy…and yet he’s kind, sweet and gentle, even if he does struggle with the sweet nothings he whispers in Scarlet’s ear (I’m pretty sure he says at one point “I don’t want you, devil.”, although admittedly it is go-weak-at-the-knees sweet when you’ve translated it). Scarlet is one hell of a bad ass and she’s the woman I think I’ve always tried to be; a tough, take-no-shit exterior but with a squidgy, marshmallow, please-hold-me center (I am purely the latter).
I’ve mentioned this in a previous LotU review, but let’s talk about Cronus for a moment! Am I the only person who thinks he isn’t actually all that bad? Sure, he does have his faults (what he did to Aeron in the first two or three books wasn’t cool, I get that and how he treated Scarlet in Tartarus wasn’t all that nice either) but he’s making amends I like to think. He’s just a regular guy trying to do his best in this cruel, cruel world we live in. I kinda feel he tries to exude this cold-hearted, almighty persona but I think he’s a bit of a softie. He dishes out threats like I dish out baked beans on the breakfast shift at work, but he always, always relents. He’s like “Awww you kids, all loved up. Sure, don’t worry about the threats of eternal damnation and death! You go have fun, ‘k?”
I appreciate the author's clever use of opposites because the character only spoke in lies.
I was trying so hard to read this but it's so annoying trying to read Gideon's words and thoughts.
As of right now, this is my favourite book in the series!
I love Gideon and is adorable way of lying. Perfection indeed <3
I love Gideon and is adorable way of lying. Perfection indeed <3
Mm not my favorite of the lord books. Just didn't feel their story as much as the others