The Phantom (Rise of the Warlords, #3)
Gena Showalter
"One of the premier authors of paranormal romance. Gena Showalter delivers an utterly spellbinding story!"—Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with The Phantom, the third book in her pulse-pounding Rise of the Warlords series, featuring a vengeful harpy and a callous torture master locked in a battle to the death. As the son of a war god, Roux Pyroesis has suffered unending pain—he’s caused it, too, dispatching his foes with alarming ease. Now he’s tasked with cutting out the heart of a powerful queen who rules an ancient prison realm inhabited by the most vicious immortal females in existence.Blythe the Undoing is a decorated harpy warrior determined to annihilate Roux, the invader who killed her beloved consort. Nothing will stop her. Even if she must trap herself for eternity by sneaking into the brutal realm and taking the crown, pitting herself against the merciless male she’s sworn to despise.Having never known desire, Roux is ill prepared for the stunning beauty who challenges him at every turn. For the survival of his army, duty comes first. Always. But what happens when the flames of Blythe’s hatred burn out and she craves him, too…but only one of them can live?Rise of the WarlordsBook 1: The WarlordBook 2: The Immortal
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04.5 stars
Wow. Somehow Gena Showalter got me to accept that Blythe fell in love with Roux although he killed her husband. Very recently, I might add. Although this is the third book that deals with the Warlords and their invasion of Harpina in order for them to complete some vital tasks, only two months have transpired from the invasion until when this story really gets underway. I didn’t know if I’d believe that Blythe could forgive Roux. The author deals with this in a series of subtle and not-so-subtle ways as this story progresses and, in the end, I was all in on these two falling head over heels in love.
In some ways, Roux has the same egotistical slant as his brothers/friends. There are also many differences. Not only does Roux carry many burdens for his group of warriors, but he also has no outlet the way many of them do. It is excruciating for him to be touched so he cannot lose himself to a lover. He cannot even tolerate a friendly hug or slap on the back. Everything is bottled up inside of him, in ways you can’t even imagine, and it’s a wonder he is still standing. But with Blythe, he ends up being patience personified. He’s annoyed and frustrated, yet he understands her hatred of him and accepts her vitriol without argument.
Once the walls come down between these two, in true harpy fashion, Blythe is committed. It takes a while, which is understandable, but also had some parts of the book drag a little bit. Intellectually, I know Blythe needed to have a full arc with every emotion and doubt under the sun for her love and, even more, her devotion to Roux to make sense. Still, I did get frustrated with her at times.
I love going along for the ride as this author always finds a way for the warriors and their mates to find a way to win their battles, time and time again.
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
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4.5 stars
Wow. Somehow Gena Showalter got me to accept that Blythe fell in love with Roux although he killed her husband. Very recently, I might add. Although this is the third book that deals with the Warlords and their invasion of Harpina in order for them to complete some vital tasks, only two months have transpired from the invasion until when this story really gets underway. I didn’t know if I’d believe that Blythe could forgive Roux. The author deals with this in a series of subtle and not-so-subtle ways as this story progresses and, in the end, I was all in on these two falling head over heels in love.
In some ways, Roux has the same egotistical slant as his brothers/friends. There are also many differences. Not only does Roux carry many burdens for his group of warriors, but he also has no outlet the way many of them do. It is excruciating for him to be touched so he cannot lose himself to a lover. He cannot even tolerate a friendly hug or slap on the back. Everything is bottled up inside of him, in ways you can’t even imagine, and it’s a wonder he is still standing. But with Blythe, he ends up being patience personified. He’s annoyed and frustrated, yet he understands her hatred of him and accepts her vitriol without argument.
Once the walls come down between these two, in true harpy fashion, Blythe is committed. It takes a while, which is understandable, but also had some parts of the book drag a little bit. Intellectually, I know Blythe needed to have a full arc with every emotion and doubt under the sun for her love and, even more, her devotion to Roux to make sense. Still, I did get frustrated with her at times.
I love going along for the ride as this author always finds a way for the warriors and their mates to find a way to win their battles, time and time again.
You can find more of my reviews at All In Good Time.
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