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K.C. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:26:58 +0000

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Born of Night (League of Extraordinary Assassins Book 1)

Book Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: September 29, 2009 (560 pages)

Rating: 3 Smokin’ Smooches

Book Purchase by Moi

I was hesitant to pick up this series from Sherrilyn Kenyon, as it was a re-release from before she became a popular author. I’ve been tricked into purchasing what I assumed was a new book from an author, only to find out the only thing new about it was it’s cover. (Tricksy authors). I was so glad that I took a chance on this series! Her Dark Hunter series is one of my favorites and this promises to be even better becasue it’s sci-fi!

“Command assassin Nykyrian Quiakides once turned his back on the League-and has been hunted by them ever since. Though many have tried, none can kill him or stop him from completing his current mission: to protect Kiara Zamir, a woman whose father’s political alliance has made her a target. As her world become deadlier, Kiara must entrust her life to the same kind of beast who once killed her mother and left her for dead. Old enemies and new endanger them both and the only way they can survive is to overcome their suspicions and learn to trust in the very ones who threaten them the most: each other.”

My Thoughts

I was absolutely captivated by this new world of the League Assassins. Kenyon combined the aspects of futuristic fantasy as well as her ability to create interesting characters with very human flaws. I felt Nykyrian’s background mirrored many of her Dark Hunter heroes, where often they have been wronged or tortured throughout their lives. My only teeny tiny beef was Kiara -I liked her, and then I didn’t like her; very reminiscent of my own high school relationships. Kiara’s reactions to some of Nykyrian’s emotionally scarring secrets were off putting. Her mother died at the hands of an assassin. That somehow translates to her despising Nemiss aka Nykyrian, even though he is no longer a league assassin and does rescue reconnaissance missions. I found myself thinking, maybe even letting out a sarcastic snort, on how ridiculous she was being. I mean, he saves her and all she can focus on are her own past issues and fear of assassins. Come on! When I read about fantasy, I do not want to read about wimpy, whinny females, unless done really, really, really, well.( notice the emphasis on the really’s). Other than those little character flaws, I really liked Kenyon’s portrayal of Nykyrian and this newish sci-fi romance. You will not be disappointed!

He knew exactly what this was.

A severe panic attack.

”Princess?”

She glanced at him, shook her head and clutched even tighter at herself. “Please, leave me alone. I can’t breathe.”

His heart went out to her and her fear. He closed the distance between them and placed his hands on her arms to help steady her. “Kiara? Hauk wears women’s underware”.

Kiara froze at his words, not quite sure she had heard what he said. “Come again?”

”Hauk wears women’s underware. Pink and really girly. You know, one of those skimpy things that tucks into the crack of his fat ass.”

In spite of her terror, she laughed at the image of the huge fierce Andarion in a tiny pink G-string. “Hauk wears women’s underwear?”

P.S. Did anyone else feel the Star War’s vibe?? This could have been Hans Solo and Princess Leia’s story, that totally rocks my trekkie world in a positive way. Or should I say wookie world? Just what is the correct term for a star wars fan anyway?

Can someone please tell my hubbie that his life-sized C3PO is NOT going in our bedroom!

PPS: Born of Fire(book 2) Released Nov, 3rd or Today!!!!

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