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A review by loverofromance
Dark Possession by Aja James
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-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
5.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Introduction
Dark Possession is the 11th installment in the "Pure/Dark Ones" series. I can't believe how far I have read into this series, part of me is thrilled but at the same time, baffled how I have read so much so far and its going by too fast because I am just gobbling up these books and just can't get enough and what on EARTH am I going to do when I go through all of this author's books? After reading the previous book, I was really stoked for "Dark Possession" because I just knew it would be a crazy wild ride, and you know what .....THIS BOOK IS WILDIN' and I LOVED every moment of it. Dark Possession is an intense ride with a sexy alpha male, a badass scribe heroine, fabulous spice, courtly setting and an ending that packs a punch.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Ramses, Dark King
Alpha Male
Secret Identity
Royal
The Heroine: Eveline
Pure One's Seer and Scribe
Intellectual
Lover of books and ancient writings
Psychic abilities
Summary
When Eveline is kidnapped and traded to be the Dark King's blood slave, she makes a deal with Ramses, the first ever Dark King, to be his blood slave for a period of time if he will allow her access to the ancient documents in his library. While Eveline is completely out of her element, she refuses to let down her guard and let Ramses see the fear and reservations. While to most she is this timid mouse, she is so much more than she appears to be which makes her the perfect match for the edgy possessive alpha king who is so much more than he appears, and while on the surface Eveline and Ramses seem complete opposites, when they learn to let down their guard and let the other into their hearts, a epic beautiful union forms between them that no one can get between...
My Outlook
Dark Possession is a story that I knew I would fall in love with, just because of the set up and how these two are introduced to each other and their "meet cute" yeah I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation. I have to say that I think this might be my all time favorite of the series. It completely tops my other favorites, and I am not sure I will be able to explain what this book did for me. Every time I step into this majestic world of Aja James, I am so humbled and stepping into Dark Possession was NO different. There was something so magnetic about this book that I just couldn't pull away from, no matter what was going on. Seriously, if there was a earthquake and my house was falling apart, I would still be immersed in this book, that is how completely addicted I was into this one.
Dark Possession is a story that starts out with a kidnapping and yeah I was ALL FOR IT! And I mean a royal and scribe match up? SIGN ME UP right away and it was nothing like I was expecting. I really thought Eveline would be this timid shy reserved character but she is so much more than that. She does have some of those characteristics, us book nerds can relate in some of that I think, BUT she also is sassy, strong willed, and fights for what and WHO she wants. Seeing a pining heroine and in reality both of these pine after each other in different ways. I think what first sold me onto the heroine is when she shows up the hero in their first court scene together and yeah I was literally dancing a jig for her badass ways because she is like a cat when she "pounces". She has such an evolution that we get to see in such beautiful moments. Ramses really brings out her inner nature and its epic seeing her change and what depths that adds to her character. Now as for our hero, he is a sexy beast. Yep I said it and thats what he is haha and man he is DELICIOUSLY ALPHA. In fact, its been a while since I have read a hero so alpha male and I was all in for him. Ramses has my heart forever. You see how torn he is on his feelings for Eveline because he has to handle being with her very delicately and he handles it just right in my opinion.
The world building that we see in this one was a bit different than in previous books but it adds another clue into this beautifully crafted world that this author has created but I just know there is more to Ramses and Eveline and how they will fit into this Pure Dark Ones world and we are just seeing the beginning of it. There was some flashbacks but they are minimal in this one, but it allows us to see into the past of Ramses and his true identity and yeah I was blown away by what is revealed but it also thrilled me seeing the type of man he has become and what his beginning was. I will say that the climax of the story was not what I would have expected at all and the villain of the story... just shows that there is always more layers to a story than meets the eye. I was completely hooked into the development of the plot in this one. We get some delicious times with some of our favorite side characters and seeing them with Ramses and Eveline was enchanting. I just want to jump into the next book so badly.
Overall View
Dark Possession is a sensual captivating romance that brings together the two most unlikely souls in a union that reaches to the depths and of hidden delights....PURELY CAPTIVATING!
Introduction
Dark Possession is the 11th installment in the "Pure/Dark Ones" series. I can't believe how far I have read into this series, part of me is thrilled but at the same time, baffled how I have read so much so far and its going by too fast because I am just gobbling up these books and just can't get enough and what on EARTH am I going to do when I go through all of this author's books? After reading the previous book, I was really stoked for "Dark Possession" because I just knew it would be a crazy wild ride, and you know what .....THIS BOOK IS WILDIN' and I LOVED every moment of it. Dark Possession is an intense ride with a sexy alpha male, a badass scribe heroine, fabulous spice, courtly setting and an ending that packs a punch.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Ramses, Dark King
Alpha Male
Secret Identity
Royal
The Heroine: Eveline
Pure One's Seer and Scribe
Intellectual
Lover of books and ancient writings
Psychic abilities
Summary
When Eveline is kidnapped and traded to be the Dark King's blood slave, she makes a deal with Ramses, the first ever Dark King, to be his blood slave for a period of time if he will allow her access to the ancient documents in his library. While Eveline is completely out of her element, she refuses to let down her guard and let Ramses see the fear and reservations. While to most she is this timid mouse, she is so much more than she appears to be which makes her the perfect match for the edgy possessive alpha king who is so much more than he appears, and while on the surface Eveline and Ramses seem complete opposites, when they learn to let down their guard and let the other into their hearts, a epic beautiful union forms between them that no one can get between...
My Outlook
Dark Possession is a story that I knew I would fall in love with, just because of the set up and how these two are introduced to each other and their "meet cute" yeah I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation. I have to say that I think this might be my all time favorite of the series. It completely tops my other favorites, and I am not sure I will be able to explain what this book did for me. Every time I step into this majestic world of Aja James, I am so humbled and stepping into Dark Possession was NO different. There was something so magnetic about this book that I just couldn't pull away from, no matter what was going on. Seriously, if there was a earthquake and my house was falling apart, I would still be immersed in this book, that is how completely addicted I was into this one.
Dark Possession is a story that starts out with a kidnapping and yeah I was ALL FOR IT! And I mean a royal and scribe match up? SIGN ME UP right away and it was nothing like I was expecting. I really thought Eveline would be this timid shy reserved character but she is so much more than that. She does have some of those characteristics, us book nerds can relate in some of that I think, BUT she also is sassy, strong willed, and fights for what and WHO she wants. Seeing a pining heroine and in reality both of these pine after each other in different ways. I think what first sold me onto the heroine is when she shows up the hero in their first court scene together and yeah I was literally dancing a jig for her badass ways because she is like a cat when she "pounces". She has such an evolution that we get to see in such beautiful moments. Ramses really brings out her inner nature and its epic seeing her change and what depths that adds to her character. Now as for our hero, he is a sexy beast. Yep I said it and thats what he is haha and man he is DELICIOUSLY ALPHA. In fact, its been a while since I have read a hero so alpha male and I was all in for him. Ramses has my heart forever. You see how torn he is on his feelings for Eveline because he has to handle being with her very delicately and he handles it just right in my opinion.
The world building that we see in this one was a bit different than in previous books but it adds another clue into this beautifully crafted world that this author has created but I just know there is more to Ramses and Eveline and how they will fit into this Pure Dark Ones world and we are just seeing the beginning of it. There was some flashbacks but they are minimal in this one, but it allows us to see into the past of Ramses and his true identity and yeah I was blown away by what is revealed but it also thrilled me seeing the type of man he has become and what his beginning was. I will say that the climax of the story was not what I would have expected at all and the villain of the story... just shows that there is always more layers to a story than meets the eye. I was completely hooked into the development of the plot in this one. We get some delicious times with some of our favorite side characters and seeing them with Ramses and Eveline was enchanting. I just want to jump into the next book so badly.
Overall View
Dark Possession is a sensual captivating romance that brings together the two most unlikely souls in a union that reaches to the depths and of hidden delights....PURELY CAPTIVATING!