Publisher - Self published
Publication Date - 10th April 2012
Genre - Paranormal Romance
Source - Purchased
Rating - 3 out of 5: I liked it
Book Info - Wing Slayer Hunter, Ram Virtos, must find his soul mirror witch and convince her to mate with him before his Thunderbird tattoo kills him. But while that witch might be able to save Ram’s life, it is the mysterious Ginny Stone who inflames his passion.
Ginny has been deeply fascinated by Ram for months, but dared not act on it or she’d be torn from her mortal life on earth and thrust into her dreaded destiny as a half-breed angel. But when her beloved brother’s soul is at stake, she must do the one thing she both fears and desires…
Take Ram to her bed.
My Thoughts - I am a big fan of this series so I was really looking forward to reading this latest instalment. It started off with a lot of promise. Ram is as drool-worthy as all the other Wing Slayer Hunters in the series (read my reviews here to find out exactly how drool-worthy they all are). He's strong, determined and sexy. He's trying to recover from the fact that his soul mirror, the witch that he is destined to be with, has disappeared and wants nothing to do with him. But, although he's angry at her for doing this, he isn't heartbroken. Not when he's been in love with Ginny for so long. He refuses to chase after his soul mirror and instead puts all of his effort into proving to Ginny how he feels about her and in keeping her safe from her evil father. I loved how he knew exactly what he wanted even though according to destiny he is supposed to be with somebody else. This is a man who makes his own rules.
Ginny is also a great character. She is strong and independent, and wants nothing more than to stay on earth and live her life, rather than being taken by her evil angel father. Because of her father's hold over her she's lead a lonely life, with only her brother, another Wing Slayer Hunter, to look out for her. She is incredibly loyal to her brother, so when she is asked by her father to risk it all to keep him safe, she doesn't even have to think for a second about her decision. This bravery and loyalty were the things that really made me fall in love with Ginny.
The romance between Ram and Ginny is passionate, deep and electric. Literally so as Ram's tattoo has a tendency to shoot out electric currents when he touches her. They love each other and are determined to be together despite the fact that things look pretty hopeless. I really couldn't help rooting for them as a couple.
The plot had me glued to the edge of the seat and I read the whole thing in one night (it's a pretty short e-novella). My only problem with it - and it was such a big problem that I felt I needed to deduct two whole stars from the rating - was the ending. The story just stops. Dead in its tracks. It was not wrapped up in any way and it left me feeling short-changed. I like to read novellas, something quick and entertaining. But only if they actually have an ending. This one stopped so abruptly I thought that maybe only part of the book had been downloaded to my Kindle. However, I have since found out that a lot of people felt the same way so I'm sure that's not the problem. I assume the story will be continued in the next book in the series, but by the end of a romance story I like to know how things are going to turn out between the hero and the heroine.
Summary - Another great instalment to one of my favourite series. However, it was let down considerably by the ending.
Other books in the series:
1. Blood Magic
2. Soul Magic
3. Night Magic
4. Sinful Magic
5. Forbidden Magic
2 comments:
That must've really sucked Chrissie!! Everything else about Forbidden Magic sounds amazing - particularly Ram. *wink wink*
Hooray - a couple who fight their "destiny" to go for what (and who) they truly want. I've read too many books where the main couple are brought together by fate and only after that do they develop any feelings for each other. Forbidden Magic sounds like a breath of fresh air - independent characters with solid backstories and motivations.
But how could she leave you hanging like that?! It's my one pet peeve with novellas - either the endings feel rushed or the story seems incomplete. Not in all of them I know, but it happens quite a lot. I really hope that she picks up Ram and Ginny's story in the next book.
Another great review Chrissie. :)
Hi Shelagh :)
Yeah, the ending was frustrating to say the least. Which is a shame because up until that point the series was so amazing. But I know I'll definitely be reading the next book to see if their story is continued :)
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