Lassiter by J.R. Ward

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It’s here! Lassiter has his book!

From the author’s website:

Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the savior business.  In his new role overseeing the fates of all vampires, he’s influenced outcomes he shouldn’t have- so the Creator is calling him home.  But the angel has a reason to stay in Caldwell.  He’s bonded with a mysterious female who’s seemed to appear from out of nowhere… and has powers that defy all reason.

Rahvyn is well aware that she doesn’t belong in the present.  And she never intended to stay, for her true place is in the past.  Lassiter proves to be undeniable, however, and she lets herself fall for the angel- until a secret he’s been keeping comes out and she fears that for him, it’s not about love, but duty.

As the Omega’s son reestablishes the Lessening Society, and the Brotherhood must resume the deadly war- an unfathomable tragedy occurs.  In the aftermath, Rahvyn has to decide whether to stay and help- or save herself from an immortal heartbreak she knows will crush her very soul…

I have been a fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood from the very beginning. When my husband and I built our bookshelves around our new fireplace, these books were the first to be shelved. When I was pregnant with my son, I was so scared of losing another pregnancy that I took rest very seriously. During this time, I fell back in love with reading for pleasure and discovered many authors that have become the core of my reading. But with all long running series, this is book 21 of just the core series!, sometimes you get a bit of reading fatigue. I fully believe that you can love a series with all your heart and also wonder how much longer an author is going to keep it going. If you have felt that way at all with the BDB, I get it, and also, this book made me remember why I love Ward and this series so much. And, as with long running series, it’s so hard to discuss them without all the spoilers.

So here’s what I loved:

  • Lassiter really gets to show his humanity and express his true feelings about his role in the Brotherhood’s life.

  • Rahvyn’s character is given more depth and complexity. I really like her storyline.

  • Lassiter and Rahvyn’s romance felt so pure, but also so fragile. I really loved the uncertainty of it all.

  • Beth gets to be more than LW’s mom.

  • Devina and Lash. My word these two are diabolical. I love it.

  • I screamed during a pivotal scene. Screamed. While working a local election.

  • (I live in a tiny district and it was a sloooow day. Don’t judge.)

  • I think this book sets up the opportunity for a huge shift in the world.

This book was amazing! I fell right into the story and was completely enthralled from beginning to end.

Thank you to the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this title. All opinions and mistakes are my own. This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links, and I may earn from qualifying purchases.