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A review by laurenjodi
Night After Night: Brotherhood of the Blood by Kathryn Smith
3.0
Night After Night
3 Stars
In this final installment. Temple, the enigmatic leader of the Brotherhood of Blood, meets his match in Vivian, a strong-willed young woman with mysterious strength and powers. Unfortunately, Vivian just happens to be the ward of Rupert Villiers, head of the Order of the Silver Palm, whose plans for Temple and his brethren will have dire consequences for all involved. Can Temple and Vivian get past their secrets and betrayals to trust one another with their lives and their hearts?
The first 50% of the book is brilliant with an intense enemies-to-lovers romance. Vivian is a wonderful heroine struggling with her conflicting feelings for the man she has always thought of as her father and Temple, the man she has come to love and respect. Likewise, Temple is an appealing hero and it is entertaining seeing him battle with his emotions.
Sadly, the book deteriorates into a ridiculous farce in the final 50% when the rest of the brotherhood gathers and proceeds to behave in the most idiotic and incomprehensible manner. Where are the quick-witted, vigilant and canny characters from the previous books? Why would a supposedly powerful and intelligent group - This idiocy ruined an otherwise excellent premise - *sigh*.
To sum up, while the Brotherhood of Blood is a well-written, engaging and entertaining series, this conclusion to the story is anti-climactic and disappointing.
3 Stars
In this final installment. Temple, the enigmatic leader of the Brotherhood of Blood, meets his match in Vivian, a strong-willed young woman with mysterious strength and powers. Unfortunately, Vivian just happens to be the ward of Rupert Villiers, head of the Order of the Silver Palm, whose plans for Temple and his brethren will have dire consequences for all involved. Can Temple and Vivian get past their secrets and betrayals to trust one another with their lives and their hearts?
The first 50% of the book is brilliant with an intense enemies-to-lovers romance. Vivian is a wonderful heroine struggling with her conflicting feelings for the man she has always thought of as her father and Temple, the man she has come to love and respect. Likewise, Temple is an appealing hero and it is entertaining seeing him battle with his emotions.
Sadly, the book deteriorates into a ridiculous farce in the final 50% when the rest of the brotherhood gathers and proceeds to behave in the most idiotic and incomprehensible manner. Where are the quick-witted, vigilant and canny characters from the previous books? Why would a supposedly powerful and intelligent group
Spoiler
calmly walk into an obvious trap with no discernable plan and allow the villain to achieve his objective with absolutely no resistance?To sum up, while the Brotherhood of Blood is a well-written, engaging and entertaining series, this conclusion to the story is anti-climactic and disappointing.