Veena’s review of Dark Alpha’s Temptation (Reapers, Book 9) by Donna Grant
Paranormal Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 07Jan 20
I am a fan of Ms. Grant and her different ongoing paranormal series that are entwined in such a way that you can’t really only focus on the one series, since there are clues and characters that crisscross the series. This story definitely moves the overall series forward, but really feels more like a filler book than an exciting new entry into the series.
Kyra has heard the stories about the reapers but has never really given them much credence, until she sees the battle at the light fae castle. Fascinated by the reaper she saw in battle, she follows him, even though knowledge of reapers is punishable by death. As it turns out, not only is Dubhan equally fascinated by Kyra, but the two of them are both on a quest to locate a missing person. Dubhan is looking for Xaneth, who helped the reapers at the cost of his life, and Kyra is searching for an aunt who gave her the only home she knew growing up.
As the two come together, we find out a lot of information about the “others” and some answers to open questions from previous books in the series and certainly some surprises. I wish the story had focused much more on the two protagonists, however. I feel that they are incidental to a story where the author wanted an opportunity to close out some open questions to drive the series forward.
Having said that, I want you to know that I still can’t wait for the next chapter, because I know there are exciting times ahead for both readers and characters.
Grade: C
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…
Carrying Death’s orders is my sole duty. I’ve never had reason to question her, even if I disagreed. But Kyra’s fierceness and willpower sheds light on my mission. She drives the darkness of my world away. The answers to the Others’ goals lie in her past. For Kyra, I will risk going against Death’s wishes. For her…I will battle the past and the future itself.
