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Review

3.5 stars

The second book in the Night Rebel series is a fun, action-packed and romantic paranormal adventure tale, with more Ian!

Beware spoilers for book #1.

This book picks up just after the ending of Shades of Wicked. Ian and Veritas have been separated, with Ian having been stripped of most of his memories, and Veritas tasked with locating the souls that were freed in order to save him.

Veritas is grieving the loss of the vampire she loves, but she knows it’s for the best as she begins her mission, putting her career and her life on the line in the process. But, unbeknownst to Veritas, Ian hasn’t forgotten her, and though he may not have the details, he knows she is somebody important to him and he has every intention of getting her back… no matter what it takes.

Thankfully the big reunion doesn’t take too long to come about, and it’s funny, flirty and full of chemistry. The ‘amnesia’ storyline also doesn’t take too long to overcome which I was very relieved about and then we’re back on the road with this loved-up, sexed-up couple as they continue their hunt for the evil Dagon, in their own style.

“Maybe you don’t realize it,” I said between clenched teeth. “But I’m having a problem at the moment.”
“Does that problem have eyes that shoot silver beams while darkness billows behind her like a cape?” He grinned. “Made me rock hard seeing it.”
He was aroused by my supernaturally sociopathic other half?
“Fuck. You,” I bit out.
He nodded. “Solid plan.”

It’s a full-on ride, with lots of action and excitement and very little down time. We are introduced to new characters – Ashael is great – and see much-loved series favourites, which is a real treat. Ian continues to be awesome, but I felt like he is sidelined a bit in this one by Veritas, who takes the lead as a woman/vampire/other wrestling with the darker side of herself. It’s a lot of fun and I so many parts made me laugh out loud. It didn’t quite have the same excitement as the first book though, and felt a bit too much at times. It’s all very fast paced with barely a chance to take a breath, but Frost still manages to bring the romance, which I really liked.

“Whether you’re Veritas the Law Guardian, Ariel the vampire-witch, or Death’s scary demigod daughter. Doesn’t matter. In all your forms, in every manifestation of yourself, I love you.”

A new plotline introduced in the final few pages which throws a twist in the story and provides a cliffhanger which leads into the next book. It comes out of nowhere and honestly it felt a little forced, just for the sake of another book. It’s also reminiscent of a storyline that’s already played out in the Night Huntress books. But whatever, I’ll still be reading the next book when it comes out, because it’s Ian!

A wildly fun ride. 3.5 stars.

 

Night Rebel

 

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