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I adore this series. In my opinion it's the way PNR should be written. That is to say, plenty of smokin' hot smexy but it's not the alpha and omega of the story. The focus on the relationship, which is a defining cornerstone of any "romance" genre hinges on growth and problems that seem to me to be more than just manufactured angst, so any angst that is a by product seems natural and not forced. And, for me perhaps the most important part of any romance book, there is as much of an interesting plot that isn't about the romance but may have an impact on it as there is romance itself. Thea Harrison is a consummate artist in putting these ingredients together and her Elder Races in an enjoyable, engaging ride.

With this book I enjoyed revisiting Pia and Dragos and seeing how they are learning to be together as a team. I like the way Harrison weaves elements of the other stories in the series together without ever making it critical that you have read them or without making you feel worn out from all the rehashing to bring the reader up to date. She's smooth and seamless in that regard. I adore that a foundational plot device in this book started several novellas ago but if you haven't read the novellas it won't matter. If you have then you'll maybe get that slightly smug sense of "being in the know."

The thing I liked most about this book is that EVERYONE in this book grew, even the folks who were newly introduced. I like seeing much beloved characters developing rationally and moving forward rather than one or two tropes being what carries an entire story over and over.

This book wasn't as light hearted as Oracle's Moon (book 4) and at this juncture I think Oracle's Moon is the pinnacle of the series. Dragos is such a severe character, though, it would be hard to really embrace him as a primary protagonist and have it be as light feeling as Oracle's Moon did.

There is an AWESOME reveal about Drago in this book! But if you blink you'll miss it.

Thea Harrison sets the standard for paranormal romance.

waywardkangaroo's review against another edition

2.0

adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

donnek's review against another edition

4.0

Loved this Elder Race book because it went back to my fave characters, Dragos and Pia. Loving this series and all the supporting characters. Hope the author is writing more as we speak because I'm more than halfway done with the series now.

aimee70807's review against another edition

4.0

Not quite as good as the previous one in the series, but not as bad as the one before that. This is one of those fantasy books where the author had clearly read Tolkien recently (or, I'm guessing, seen the movies) and basically rehashed the whole world without Tolkein's sparkle. Still, it had the main characters from the first book in the series, who I really liked, so that was fun.

creidhe's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

pauliree's review against another edition

4.0

A returne to my two favourite characters Pia and Dragos, and they have to deal with the Peanut coming along and and Elven war and everything else!!! This took an unusual turn with PNR series, in that most authors don't return to a couple they've already written about, but in this case, it totally fit as Dragos had yet to say I love you so there were so unresolved issues from book 1. I enjoyed returning to much loved characters and the ending set the scene for the next book.