A review by roxyc
Unforgotten by Cassie Laelyn

5.0

The Fallen Guardians series continues with Unforgotten, an action packed and compelling sequel. The Mystery surrounding Aric and his history that was hinted at in book 1 is unveiled.
When Aric was exiled from the heavens with his brothers he was separated from his soulmate. Without knowing the details of why he disappeared, Willow has spent centuries believing that he abandoned her. The toxic pool of bitterness, heartache, and pain has been affecting her angelic powers. When offered an opportunity to escape her internal hell by falling to the actual Hell the temptation to sever her connection to the heavens and Aric proves tempting.
Can Aric and the Guardians save her soul and restore her to the heavens? Can the soulmates find a way back to each-other and reinforce their bond?
Bad boy Blaine is back in this instalment. And his swagger is bigger and badder than ever. We’re not supposed to love the evil characters, but Cassie makes that impossible with the way Blaine is written. I kind of picture him like a blending of some posh British aristocrat and a bad boy biker, with a side of meddling bitter sibling. There is definitely a lot more to his story to discover. I feel like he has a hidden fiery pit of pain hiding behind that handsome smile. I am looking forward to seeing how his character progresses in future books and I hold on the hope that he can be redeemed and reunited with his brothers without all the hellfire and darkness.
I love the complexity of the backstory between Aric and Willow and the events leading up to his exile. The vivid nature of Arics “dreams” in the beginning give a sense of foreboding.. The Hell scenes are appropriately dramatic and hellish.
The sense of longing and anguish coming from Aric are heart-bruising and emotive. Poor guy.
The miscommunication between the two was an obstacle that created the perfect amount of tension in the story. I just wanted to sit them both down for a chat and get all the assumptions and false information cleared up.
The steamy scenes will definitely fog up your glasses! Aric comes across as a bit of a hot-head, quick to anger and fight but, when it comes to Willow, he is a big romantic squishy heart of a man that you can’t help but love a little. EJ and Raine are fantastic side characters. I don’t have much of an impression of River yet, but I'm sure he will become a more fleshed out character as the series continues. I still swoon a little when Gabe mists in. Can he get a book too please!
Another great addition for anyone who loves a bit of paranormal romance. Boys with wings are heavenly!