Author: J.R. Ward
Format: Hardcover (library checkout)
Year: Published: 2013
Series?: Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 11
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
What's it about?: BEWARE, THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT READ THE FIRST 10 BOOKS!!!!!!!: Qhuinn, suffered for years under the oppressive nature of his family and upbringing, his best friend Blaylock being the only thing that kept him going. Now, his family is dead and Blay is no longer his friend, and Qhuinn has decided to make friends again with Blay as well as furthering their relationship as well. Little does Qhuinn know that Blay is still in love with Qhuinn, a strain on the relationship he has with his boyfriend Saxton. After years of rejection from the one man he loved, will Blay let Qhuinn back into his life again?
My opinion: So, I actually really loved the romance between Qhuinn and Blaylock in this book, the fact that Qhuinn finally opened his eyes and realized his life was better with Blay than without him. I also loved that Blay wasn't a doormat and actually made Qhuinn work to put their relationship back together again. The angst that the two characters brought to the book was excellent (as I am a sucker for angst all the time). The theme of acceptance is one that should be preached more often, the idea of accepting yourself for who you are despite what other people think or do is an important one not covered enough in books. The surprise tidbit about Qhuinn's brother was one of the highlights of the book as well as some of the best scenes. The book was pretty steamy as well, more so than the last two and it was done very well. Keep up the good steam Ms. Ward! Without spoiling anything, there is a decision the brothers made that affects Qhuinn on a profound level and made me tear up. I did not like any of the side characters stories though, the exception being Layla and Xcor, so I pretty much skimmed the rest of the book because aside from the main plot, I was underwhelmed. Again, I really wish there was a return to the relationship of Rhage and Mary, but alas I don't think that will ever happen. I look forward to the next installment, hopefully it won't focus on just Wrath and will be an overall for most of the Brotherhood. There has been some heavy foreshadowing that Beth will go into her needing, so we shall see what lies ahead.
I give the book 3.5 out of 4 stars.
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