A review by tanyad74
The Darkest Assassin: A Lords of the Underworld Novella by Gena Showalter

4.0

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. 
One of my favorite things about Gena Showalter's books is her female characters and Fox is no exception. She's fiesty, smart-mouthed and kick-ass! I loved her from the start. The fact that Fox does something directed by her demon is a sign that she hasn't gotten good control of it yet. It also means that she is going to regret some of her actions. The Distrust demon takes over and causes Fox to do something that puts her on the kill list for the Sent Ones. She knows it as soon as she comes to her senses. Fox prepares herself for being attacked. She doesn't have long to wait! Bjorn shows up at the most inopportune time. But you can't catch this fox unprepared!

 

Bjorn has not had an easy life, but now he has his boys and a great gig being a Sent One. His situation makes you feel for him, and when he experiences the little happy times with Fox, it just made my heart swell. I really felt he deserved that time. His relationship with Thane and Xerxes is so great and I'm thankful he has that kind of support, it is just sad that he's been celibate for so long. His time with Fox felt like an awakening for him. I really enjoyed seeing the changes that happened for him.

 

The Darkest Assassin was a fun, quick love story with characters that go through a fair amount of growth. We get a glimpse of William and his potential mate, which made me even more excited for The Darkest King. There is not a lot of movement in the war. But I'm sure we'll see more of it in the full sized novels. We were hyper focused on our couple and I loved every minute. The Darkest Assassin is also a great explanation of the Sent Ones becoming involved in the war and how they all end up in hell. Great little tidbits in here, with a big heart-warming love story. Definitely all the characteristics of a fun Gena Showalter book!

 

BOOK TRAILER

 

“I love this world…this is Gena Showalter at her best!”—J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“The Gods of War series is my new obsession.”—Christine Feehan, #1 New York Timesbestselling author

"One of the premier authors of paranormal romance. Gena Showalter delivers an utterly spellbinding story!"-Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Gena Showalter never fails to dazzle."-Jeaniene Frost, New York Times bestselling author
 

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