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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
Elder Races does what no other paranormal series that I’ve ever read does: it creates a world so rich that I’m tempted to label it adult fantasy with a layer of romance and sex slathered on top. (And the explicit sex in this one was very minimal, imagine that.) Harrison manages to weave a tale that somehow connects to both the distant path and the future and moves like a freight train all at the same time. It’s wonderful to be back with some familiar faces instead of being catapulted straight into the next couple. (And yes, I skipped some of the novellas that are pretty much that, but I’m keeping them for when I need a quick fix.)
I applaud Harrison for returning to an established couple, Pia and Dragos, and portraying what relationships are like after the honeymoon phase is over. Both characters are deeply flawed in their own way and the points at which their personalities clash have become more obvious. The time has come for negotiation and compromise between them, and it’s neither pleasant or pretty. This book is definitely not one for readers who don’t wish to see their heroes be brought down, because our central couple is having one hell of a time keeping their relationship on the rails. What a joy it is to see characters actually communicate instead of mysteriously forgetting they were ever having a row at all.
My chief complaint about Lord’s Fall would be that the threat that was introduced in Oracle’s Moon was handled way too quickly. It had some truly horrifying potential that fell really flat at the conclusion of the battle, although I appreciate that even the big bad had a lot of nuance to them. I also wasn’t too big of a fan of the time skips that happened straight after. I know Harrison must have been dying to show more happy episodes of the relationship afterward, but these parts felt rushed to me and a little stale after the more harrowing scenes earlier in the book.
Admittedly, I loved this book with every fiber of my paranormal fangirl soul, but I cannot in good conscience give it a 4 star rating. Hopefully the sequel will be able to get back up there (and it looks to be some delicious enemies to friends to lovers action, so I’m stoked!)
Elder Races does what no other paranormal series that I’ve ever read does: it creates a world so rich that I’m tempted to label it adult fantasy with a layer of romance and sex slathered on top. (And the explicit sex in this one was very minimal, imagine that.) Harrison manages to weave a tale that somehow connects to both the distant path and the future and moves like a freight train all at the same time. It’s wonderful to be back with some familiar faces instead of being catapulted straight into the next couple. (And yes, I skipped some of the novellas that are pretty much that, but I’m keeping them for when I need a quick fix.)
I applaud Harrison for returning to an established couple, Pia and Dragos, and portraying what relationships are like after the honeymoon phase is over. Both characters are deeply flawed in their own way and the points at which their personalities clash have become more obvious. The time has come for negotiation and compromise between them, and it’s neither pleasant or pretty. This book is definitely not one for readers who don’t wish to see their heroes be brought down, because our central couple is having one hell of a time keeping their relationship on the rails. What a joy it is to see characters actually communicate instead of mysteriously forgetting they were ever having a row at all.
My chief complaint about Lord’s Fall would be that the threat that was introduced in Oracle’s Moon was handled way too quickly. It had some truly horrifying potential that fell really flat at the conclusion of the battle, although I appreciate that even the big bad had a lot of nuance to them. I also wasn’t too big of a fan of the time skips that happened straight after. I know Harrison must have been dying to show more happy episodes of the relationship afterward, but these parts felt rushed to me and a little stale after the more harrowing scenes earlier in the book.
Admittedly, I loved this book with every fiber of my paranormal fangirl soul, but I cannot in good conscience give it a 4 star rating. Hopefully the sequel will be able to get back up there (and it looks to be some delicious enemies to friends to lovers action, so I’m stoked!)
*3.75*
I love reading about Pia and Dragos so I loved this. As for the plot and the execution, it wasn't that great or thought provoking. But it was still cute and fun so I will most likely read every book about them.
I love reading about Pia and Dragos so I loved this. As for the plot and the execution, it wasn't that great or thought provoking. But it was still cute and fun so I will most likely read every book about them.
The only problem with this book was that as soon as I finished it I wanted to read the next one! I love the world that Thea Harrison has made and I thought it was great that we got to go back on see more into the lives of her first characters. I felt so bad for Pia with most people not accepting her, but watching the friendship and loyalty grow with Eva kind of made up for it. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next book after all the chaos of this one and I just can't wait.
*flails*
Oh. Oh, this book. I went into this book not really sure what to expect. I often find established couples (i.e., couples who have found their HEA in a previous book) to have lost the spark that made their romance so much fun in previous books. Cat and Bones in the Night Huntress is an example of this, for me. And while Lord's Fall can in no way be comparable to Dragon Bound in terms of the explosive nature of Dragos and Pia's relationship, I find that I love both books equally, for very different reasons. Thea Harrison capitalizes on these two characters' fierce personalities, showcasing just how difficult it can be to make a relationship work--and how rewarding it is when it does.
Lord's Fall does a good job of expanding on the world of the Elder Races and circling back around to issues that were created in previous books (issues with the Elves, the loss of Tiago and Rune). It also focuses on who Pia and Dragos are as individuals and as a couple. Relationships are a complicated dance, where it's easy to step on your partner's toes (or feelings). Lord's Fall answers the question: what happens after the HEA? The craziness of mating has eased a bit, and Pia and Dragos fight to learn how to be more than combustible in the bedroom.
I thought I could love Dragos no more than I did after reading Dragon Bound. I was wrong. He is so unyielding, and yet he tries so very hard to overcome every domineering instinct to be what Pia needs him to be. His sharp edges get softer and harder, all at once. I am completely and utterly flaily about Dragos--and this book. The ending just about killed me. At first, I wanted to say that Lord's Fall is more about what is happening in the Elder Races world than what happens with Dragos and Pia, but that's wrong. Their story is as powerful as it is subtle, their love for each other deepening and growing throughout their experiences both apart and together.
The Sentinel Games (and the core group of old Sentinels and potential ones Dragos expected to see in the future) give us the hope that this world is far, far from being over (in a series sense, not apocalyptic way). I think Thea Harrison has given us a good clue about whose story is coming next (and confirmed it on her Facebook page) and it promises to be a doozy. And AND! Pia's group of psychos, as she fondly referred to them, was so very fun to get to know. The way that these characters bond with each other just tickles me to death. *flails*
Oh. Oh, this book. I went into this book not really sure what to expect. I often find established couples (i.e., couples who have found their HEA in a previous book) to have lost the spark that made their romance so much fun in previous books. Cat and Bones in the Night Huntress is an example of this, for me. And while Lord's Fall can in no way be comparable to Dragon Bound in terms of the explosive nature of Dragos and Pia's relationship, I find that I love both books equally, for very different reasons. Thea Harrison capitalizes on these two characters' fierce personalities, showcasing just how difficult it can be to make a relationship work--and how rewarding it is when it does.
Lord's Fall does a good job of expanding on the world of the Elder Races and circling back around to issues that were created in previous books (issues with the Elves, the loss of Tiago and Rune). It also focuses on who Pia and Dragos are as individuals and as a couple. Relationships are a complicated dance, where it's easy to step on your partner's toes (or feelings). Lord's Fall answers the question: what happens after the HEA? The craziness of mating has eased a bit, and Pia and Dragos fight to learn how to be more than combustible in the bedroom.
I thought I could love Dragos no more than I did after reading Dragon Bound. I was wrong. He is so unyielding, and yet he tries so very hard to overcome every domineering instinct to be what Pia needs him to be. His sharp edges get softer and harder, all at once. I am completely and utterly flaily about Dragos--and this book. The ending just about killed me. At first, I wanted to say that Lord's Fall is more about what is happening in the Elder Races world than what happens with Dragos and Pia, but that's wrong. Their story is as powerful as it is subtle, their love for each other deepening and growing throughout their experiences both apart and together.
The Sentinel Games (and the core group of old Sentinels and potential ones Dragos expected to see in the future) give us the hope that this world is far, far from being over (in a series sense, not apocalyptic way). I think Thea Harrison has given us a good clue about whose story is coming next (and confirmed it on her Facebook page) and it promises to be a doozy. And AND! Pia's group of psychos, as she fondly referred to them, was so very fun to get to know. The way that these characters bond with each other just tickles me to death. *flails*
I was really surprised that the new Elder Race book went back to the first couple from the series, Pia and Dragos. But I love the idea. The first book was awesome, and this is just as great. Really great continuation of the story. Can't wait to see what direction this series will go next.
Not a lot seemed to happen in this one -- felt more like an interlude setting up the next book. The 'Matrix 2' of the series, except still entertaining.
Solo per il finale 3 ⭐.
E siamo a due, quante volte dovrò declassare un libro della Harrison per il finale?
E siamo a due, quante volte dovrò declassare un libro della Harrison per il finale?
It was nice to spend time with Pia & Dragos again.
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
I misses Dragos and Pia, I'm happy we got a revisit! It wasn't easy, it was even a little dark but they are the best when they are together. I love it that Dragos is learning to navigate this new relationship.
And the end!
And the end!
I like Pia as a character. She’s no shrinking violet and doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind. Of course, neither does Eva, and the two of them have quite a few clashes together. It’s handled well so it’s fun rather than frustrating. Eva is also close enough to Pia to start noticing that there are some odd details about her that don’t add up right. The bitchiness between them gradually evolves to fun snark, which I enjoyed.
The Elves interested me, especially since one of them was familiar with Pia’s mother. They didn’t get as much screen time as one might think given that the plot starts out being about Pia negotiating with them. Only a couple of them had interesting personalities, and we didn’t see them often.
Really this book is about how Pia and Dragos handle being apart, and handle a threat when they’re not together. It’s about the two of them learning to be a team in addition to their romantic entanglement. It’s also about Dragos learning to not simply wade in and kill everything when events go pear-shaped, and it’s about Pia developing her own relationships among the Wyr. I enjoyed this tale enough that I look forward to reading more of Ms. Harrison’s work!
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The Elves interested me, especially since one of them was familiar with Pia’s mother. They didn’t get as much screen time as one might think given that the plot starts out being about Pia negotiating with them. Only a couple of them had interesting personalities, and we didn’t see them often.
Really this book is about how Pia and Dragos handle being apart, and handle a threat when they’re not together. It’s about the two of them learning to be a team in addition to their romantic entanglement. It’s also about Dragos learning to not simply wade in and kill everything when events go pear-shaped, and it’s about Pia developing her own relationships among the Wyr. I enjoyed this tale enough that I look forward to reading more of Ms. Harrison’s work!
Review book provided by publisher
Visit my site for a longer review including premise: http://www.errantdreams.com/2015/06/review-lords-fall-thea-harrison/