Veena’s review of Dark Alpha’s Awakening (Reapers, Book 7) by Donna Grant
Romantic Fantasy published by Swerve 05 Feb 19
In the last few Reaper books, Donna Grant has been inevitably drawing us into the life and love of death of the leader of the Reapers. In this book we get to learn the back story of a beautiful woman known as Erith and how she became Death and created the reapers to become the conscience of the fae. This is definitely not the book to pick up as the first book in the series, since readers might be lost without the sequence of the earlier books, though this is undoubtedly one of the most exciting books in the series.
Bran, who was once a reaper, betrayed death and was punished with banishment that he managed to escape from. While he continues to seek ways to destroy the reapers, he has figured out how to drain Death of her powers. As Death stands powerless, alone, and afraid, Cael, the leader of the reapers, who has loved her for a long time, finally declares his love and stands by her side, encouraging her to do what needs to be done to win a decisive victory.
The unfolding story is fascinating. As Cael and Erith explore their relationship, Death is ready to pick up her sword and take a stand against Bran. Death and the reapers find some unexpected allies, even as they are surprised by Bran’s allies. I truly love how Ms. Grant effortlessly moves her characters from one series to another, making them a part of the unfolding story.
As one mystery is solved and another couple finds love, the mystery and intrigue continues to hold sway. I can’t wait to see how the story will evolve next between the Dark Kings and the Reapers.
Grade: A
Summary:
There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…
Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does. Death holds the key to our survival. I will do everything in my power to stop her from disappearing. For her, I will ensure we have the best fighting chance. For her…I will cross the divide keeping us apart.
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