Thursday 12 November 2009

URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: Covet - JR Ward

BOOK BLURB:

Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about - his specialty is revenge and, to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option. Vin Di Pietro long ago gave himself up to his business - until fate intervenes in the form of a tough-talking, Harley-riding, self-professed saviour, and a woman who makes him question his destiny. With an ancient evil ready to claim him, Vin has to work with a fallen angel not only to win his beloved over...but to redeem his very soul.


REVIEW:

If there’s on thing I love, it’s a new series to dive into and whilst I haven’t read any of Jessica’s previous novels I was quite excited by the blurb on this offering. So when it landed I picked it up fairly quickly, got comfy and then proceeded to devour the pages within. What you get for your money is a tale that has you wondering exactly what’s going on from the first scene as you’re never sure which way its going to go which is part of the magic of a novel like this. It delves into mankind’s emotional traits both boons and flaws and lets the battle commence which only goes to show how well an established author can play the misdirection card like a true magician. It’s a great bit of escapism as well as allowing what many would consider an immoral man to find his way to redemption which stands the tale in great standing for subsequent offerings. Which way the events will finally play out we’ve yet to see but its definitely a series I’m going to be watching out for.

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