ARC The Adversary by Thea Harrison

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Dragos and Pia move to the Other land of Rhyacia, they hope starting a new life will bring safety and freedom to their family, especially their young baby, Niall. And at first their new home seems perfect… but looks are deceiving.

Beneath Rhyacia’s idyllic façade an ancient, malevolent force lurks, waiting for the right opportunity to break free of its cage. When that opportunity comes, it strikes with devastating accuracy.

While Dragos has never backed down from a fight, he’s also never encountered an enemy like this one before. How can he fight a foe who doesn’t have a body? A foe who can invade and turn his own mind against him?

How can Dragos protect his family, when at any moment one of them may become the enemy?

As Dragos and Pia race against time to fight this unseen menace, they must also acknowledge a terrifying truth—when anyone can become the enemy, no one can be trusted.

An adversary who can trap the dragon poses a threat to everyone in Rhyacia, and that means no one is safe…

 

 

 

 

Dragos and Pia….two of my most favorite characters out of all of the books I have ever read. This pair have been through so much in their short time together. Two children and one new kingdom later – here we are. The Cuelebre power couple are trying to establish a kingdom for Elder races in a new dimension/world called Rhyacia. Pia, alongside the Elves, are able to sense and see shadow individuals that once resided in Rhyacia. That, however, is not where the problem resides. The building crews stumbled upon a crypt and when she and Dragos go to investigate an accident occurs and what comes out of the crypt alongside her is not her husband. Cue the Adversary title. Now Pia and the Sentinels, along with some New York Sentinels, and Liam (aka Peanut aka Cuelebre Heir #1) are fighting the being that his currently inhabiting Dragos.  

This story is just as amazing as it sounds. It is full of non-stop action and edge of your seat intrigue. Technically, you can enjoy this book by only having read The Unseen; however, to get the full FEELS of friendship, determination, comradery, love, and dedication possible I recommend that you read at least a couple of the Elder Race novels. The Sentinels would be more like old friends if you do.  

Both books, The Unseen and The Adversary, are worth picking up. And The Adversary does not disappoint.

 

ARC : Spellbinder (Moonshadow #2) by Thea Harrison

Blurb:

Kidnapped while on tour, musician Sidonie Martel is transported to the mystical land of Avalon. A human without magical ability, she is completely vulnerable to the deadly forces surrounding her.

When she defies her captors and refuses to share her music, an act of violent cruelty leaves her broken, her ability to play silenced, maybe forever. Her only hope is a whisper in the dark, gentle hands that offer healing, and a man who refuses to show her his face yet who offers advice she dare not ignore.

One of the most feared and powerful sorcerers in history, Morgan le Fae serves a Queen he despises, Isabeau of the Light Court. Once a famous bard and an advisor to kings, Morgan has been enslaved to Isabeau for hundreds of years, acting as enforcer and the commander of her deadly Hounds.

Sidonie’s music touches Morgan in places he had abandoned centuries ago, and her fiery spirit resurrects feelings he had believed long dead. For Sidonie, trapped in captivity, passion offers a comfort she cannot resist.

But Isabeau holds Morgan bound in magical chains that only Death can break. And in the court of a cruel, jealous Queen, the only thing that burns hotter than love is revenge…
  
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Morgan...
The character we were built up to hate.
I remember his character from Pia takes Hollywood as the culprit behind the Fae zombie outbreak. And then in the first Moonshadow book we see he's not a complete a-hole.

SIDE EYE

In this book, we're introduced to Sid an amazingly talented violinist that catches the musical eye of Morgan. Bad move. There are so many people after him they are just itching for a way to take him down. Especially Puck aka Robin.

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From book one we know that Morgan was the one to capture Puck, by Isabeau's order, and as such he bears a huge grudge against him. But as not as much as he does for Isabeau.

To make a long story short,

Puck wants revenge. And he is going to use Sid to get it.

 Train wreck. Commence.

Sid and Morgan fall into - something and before we know it the two are in it to win it.

Sid wants Morgan's freedom just as much as she wants her own. Cue edge of your seat tension. We discover who and what is holding Morgan hostage and we already know who is holding Sid hostage. What we don't know is how to free both of them. Talk about biting your nails pulling your hair out tension. I honestly could barely read fast enough I was so invested in their freedom and getting Isabeau and Modred their comeuppance. The story itself was not predictable and I liked the fact that there weren't characters from previous series books. This book was all about Sid and Morgan. Though, there was a short scene with Cuelebre at the end.

I completely enjoyed this book and am enjoying this new Moonshadow series. I cannot wait to read more.

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