A review by beckiebookworm1974
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione

5.0

This is the series that keeps on giving and I’m really enjoying experiencing this all over again. It’s been twelve years since my first read so this does feel like I’m getting a complete do-over and getting to feel the magic all over again with completely fresh eyes.

This one focuses on Lore and Idess, he’s the half-human assassin brother that Eidolon Shade and Wrath had no idea existed. He comes with a special unicorn a twin sister who is also half seminus demon and being a girl she shouldn’t exist. Both are paid assassins enslaved to a cruel master and Lore’s latest assignment from this slaver forces him into a situation that directly affects this newly discovered family and non-compliance with his contract will mean his sister's life. Idess is a Memitim an earth-based future angel that has yet to earn her wings. She’s a protector and a watcher and her latest charge is Kynan the very marked sentinel and charmed one that Lore has been tasked by his master to take out.

This was again an excellent read this series just keeps on getting better. As this world progresses it becomes apparent just how extensive it’s becoming. There is so much going on here and as it expands further and opens up there is so much scope for further progression. I’m extremely impressed with the intricacy and detail used and the world-building is some of the best I’ve experienced to date.

Lore and Idess as a couple are just perfect together. He’s such a lonely figure of a man. His seminus gift means he’s kept himself purposely separated and though he puts on a decent game face he’s crying out for some basic human affection. Idess is more than a match for him and though she’s taken a vow of celibacy due to her potential angel status she can’t seem to stop herself from wanting Lore. What starts as two adversaries with conflicting goals swiftly morphs into an alignment and shared agenda as they work together to force a different outcome one where nobody gets to die except their mutual enemies.

This was well written fast paced and really brought the goods. These two had plenty of explosive chemistry together and I was also excited at all the breadcrumbs this dropped and all of the little side plots that make this series so addictive. I definitely recommend reading and it’s one of my favourites.