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Blurb
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Night Huntress series comes a thrilling new look at the iconic origin story of Cat and Bones, as experienced by Bones…from the other half of the grave.
There are two sides to every story–and the sizzling British alpha vampire, Bones, has a lot to say…
Ever wondered what Bones was thinking and feeling when he and half-vampire Cat Crawfield first met? Or how their story might differ if he were the one telling it? Now, relive the beginning of Cat and Bones’ bestselling love story through Bones’ point of view, which reveals a darker, sexier take on their early days, as well as a deeper dive into Bones’ past, the vampire world, and other things that Cat didn’t see when their story was told only through her eyes in Halfway to the Grave.
Cat had her say. Now, it’s Bones’ turn.
Review
4.5 stars
This is the book that Night Huntress fans have been waiting for – the retelling of the first book of the series, Halfway to the Grave, from Bones’ POV. This is one of my favourite paranormal series, and Cat and Bones are one of my all-time favourite romance couples, so I was so excited to dive into this book to see exactly where Bones was at when their story first began.
She was a brash, brave, foul-mouthed, murdering drunk, and God help him, he hadn’t found anyone this enticing in centuries.
We see them meet, we see Bones take half vampire-half human, Cat, under his wing and train her to be the badass vampire killer that we know and love, and we get to see him fall in instant, all-consuming love.
Somehow, despite avoiding this feeling for nearly two hundred and fifty years, he was no head-over-heels for a prissy murdering half-breed who hated the sight of him and snored. If this wasn’t repayment for his many sins, he didn’t know what was.
It’s fun, witty and flirtatious, and I loved watching this different perspective on a story that I love so much. We get to see more of Bones as he reflects on his history, and his surprising feelings for his young protégé.
Every bit of him felt like it was waking up. He’d think it was more lust, except it didn’t stop there. No, it grew until it penetrated parts of him he hadn’t realized existed.
He’d heard poets talk about things like this. They gave it fanciful names like “love at first sight,” or “destiny.” He’d always dismissed such claims as nonsense. Now, he wasn’t so certain.
And alongside all of the snark, banter and laughs, there’s an emotional element as Bones helps Cat come to terms with who she is, and accept the part of herself that she hates so much.
He’d tell her none of it … The rest would have to wait until she looked at him and saw a man instead of a monster…and looked at herself and saw a woman instead of a sin to atone for.
And, of course, it’s romantic, with a fun, feisty, sexy and heartfelt love story, and the beginning of one of PNR’s most powerhouse couples, and I loved experiencing it all over again.
4.5 stars!
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