Body of Sin (Otherkin, #4)

Jun 27, 2011 Erika Badass rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesome-covers, aug-2011-release, kindle, netgalley, not-released-yet, paranormal, own-but-not-read-yet, series-to-keep-reading

Lokan Krayl, murdered son of the Underworld God Sutekh, has been in limbo, or null void, since book One. After learning of their fathers betrayals, Lokan's brothers set out on a course to restore both Lokans body and soul together, and bring him back from the dead. To do this, they need a Guide, or someone who brings souls into the underworld, and can go about undetected. Enter Brnja Carr. Who just happens to be Lokans daughters mother. Catch all that? Good.

I admire the way Eve Silver wrote this...more

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Sep 04, 2011 Fani rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Readers interested in complicated world building and egyptian mythology

Shelves: arc-netgalley-to-review, second-chance, secrets-and-misunderstandings, romance-pnr, hero-is-good-man, heroine-miss-perfect, kids-in-plot

Ok, somehow I picked this book with the assumption that it was the first in the series. It obviously isn't and that became apparent immediately when I started reading it. The world Silver has created, based on Egyptian mythology, is quite complicated to understand and it took me a very long while to realize who was what and their role in the play. Plus, Egyptian theology is one of my least favorite subjects; I consider it quite gruesome and -perhaps it's my fleeting mind- a bit chaotic with its...more Ok, somehow I picked this book with the assumption that it was the first in the series. It obviously isn't and that became apparent immediately when I started reading it. The world Silver has created, based on Egyptian mythology, is quite complicated to understand and it took me a very long while to realize who was what and their role in the play. Plus, Egyptian theology is one of my least favorite subjects; I consider it quite gruesome and -perhaps it's my fleeting mind- a bit chaotic with its vast number of gods and godesses. So, one point off for the background.

The big minus of the book was that it took too long to get going. At least one third, if not one half of the book was spent trying to set up the world, the heroes' past and dynamics between key players. After that, the plot finally began unfolding. I liked it more after this point, but even then it didn't awe me. As I said, the Egyptian background was a bit too gruesome for my taste but apart from that, the romance also didn't work for me. I mean, the hero and heroine have known each other for sever years and suddenly, within a few days/hours, they realize how they liked each other all those years, how comforting they found each other's presence, how steady and strong she is, how confident and reassuring he is, etc etc. It's like they fall in love in flashback; there's no flame, no real romance between them, but a realization between friends of how much more they mean to each other. Other people like such quiet and undertoned romances; personally I don't. I want passion, energy, sparks, angst, something livelier at any rate.

Still, it was nice. And after the first half, the agony of wanting to see what would happen, kept me glued to the pages. But I have to admit, that the chapters with Lokan's brothers and their mates, proved more interesting to me than the main couple's and that says much. Will, I be reading their stories? I'm tempted, especially by the fact that they were enemies before they became lovers, but the Egyptian theology is a big NO sign for me. I'll have to think on it.

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Jul 26, 2011 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley, 2011-read, arc-review-held, paranormal-romance, series-better-read-in-order, child-or-children-play-a-big-part, estranged-lovers-or-marriage, gods-and-goddesses, family-issues, betrayal, major-illness-or-injury

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Expected Release Date: August 30, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: HQN
Author’s Website: http://www.evesilver.net/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 4, Otherkin Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Steam Level: Hot

**REVIEWER’S NOTE**

As this is the fourth book in the series, this review contains general spoilers for previous books. While I endeavor to mark all spoilers for the current novel, ple...more

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Sep 14, 2011 Angela the Fair ~Lusty Lace~ rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Shelves: read-in-2011

5 Stars

This book is Amazing!!!!!!!!
I highly recommened this book to everyone who likes PNR. I believe you dont need to have read the first 3 books first but for anyone to fully appreciate the Hero and Heroine's journey, I highly recommed you do so.

Most my friends know that if they recommend a book, they'll usually get these questions from me; Is the book romantic? Does it have a strong Alpha Male? And most of all, is the book steamy hot!?
Since no one recommended this series to me, as I stumbled...more

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Dec 10, 2011 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy-romance, netgalley, arc

Satisfying Conclusion to the Lokan Arc
Lokan Krayl, soul reaper and fourth son of Sutekh, gave himself over to those who were conspiring to kill him in order to secure the safe release of his daughter - a daughter he wasn't supposed to be able to have. Just like, as a demigod, he wasn't supposed to be able to die. So much for supposed to be. He was murdered. Skinned, dismembered, his soul cast into a null zone in the Underworld. Betrayed by the lord he served, the most powerful Underworld lord. H...more

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Oct 15, 2011 Adrianne rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Silver kicks butt in this fourth novel of the Krayl brothers. Other than Dae's book, this book is also a favorite. Lokyn and Bryn's story-line unfolds over a 7 year period, where they become a true family, not just two people who don't care about one another.

I like how Silver began the novel by showing how Dana came to be, since that was something that I've been wanting answered since book one. Silver creates an easily likable character in Bryn-she's a tough heroine without losing her femininit...more

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Sep 10, 2011 Jennifer Estep rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance

Body of Sin by Eve Silver is a paranormal romance set in her Otherkin world.

Lokan Krayl never though his father, Sutekh, a chaos lord in the Underworld, would betray and kill him in order to try to fulfill an ancient prophecy. But Lokan's been given a second chance, now that his soul has been reunited with his body. However, first he must pass a series of tests in order to escape from the Underworld. To Lokan's surprise, he's given a guide -- Bryn Carr, the woman that he spent a passionate night...more Body of Sin by Eve Silver is a paranormal romance set in her Otherkin world.

Lokan Krayl never though his father, Sutekh, a chaos lord in the Underworld, would betray and kill him in order to try to fulfill an ancient prophecy. But Lokan's been given a second chance, now that his soul has been reunited with his body. However, first he must pass a series of tests in order to escape from the Underworld. To Lokan's surprise, he's given a guide -- Bryn Carr, the woman that he spent a passionate night with and has a daughter with. Lokan never told Bryn that he wasn't human, and she never told him about her gift of being a walker, or a guide through various worlds. Now, despite their mistrust and differences, they must work together to free Lokan, who is the only person who can protect their daughter from Sutkekh and the evil plans he has in store for her ...

The world building in this book was really interesting. Silver uses a lot of Egyptian mythology, and it definitely gives the story a creep atmosphere as Lokan and Bryn make their way through the Underworld -- especially since there are giant, man-eating snakes everywhere.

Silver also has an engaging, easy-to-read writing style, and Lokan and Bryn are both likable characters who were forced into impossible situations and trying to make the best of some bad circumstances.

However, it did take me a little while to get into the story. A large chunk of Lokan and Bryn's relationship is told through flashbacks, and they don't even see each other again until about a third of the way through the book. The flashbacks were interesting, but to me, they sort of undermined the immediacy of the danger that Lokan, Bryn, and their daughter were facing.

I also think I would have gotten a lot more out of this book if I had read the others in the series, especially when it came to the scenes with Lokan's brothers and the other characters.

Overall, this book didn't quite work for me, but if you like Egyptian mythology, you might give it a try.(less)

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Aug 25, 2011 Nicole rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance, review, read-in-2011

Review originally posted here: http://thebookpushers.com/2011/08/25/...

Publisher: HQN
Publish Date: Out Now!
How I got this book: NetGalley

Silver has created one of the most intriguing paranormal romance worlds, one in while I keep coming back for more! *NOTE: THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE BOOKS OF THE SERIES IN THIS REVIEW*

Loken is finally reunited with his body and trying to get out of the null zone so he can find and protect his daughter. He spends most of his time wandering and trying...more

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Jul 02, 2011 Pamela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Reviewed for NetGalley:

Lokan Krayl has been murdered, but soon discovers he is not at rest. He awakens disoriented and unsure of what has happened to him. One thing he knows for certain is that his brothers are responsible for reuniting his body with his soul. Now, Lokan's main goal is to escape his confinement and find out who killed him. Unfortunately, their is only one path to take and it is riddled with danger and along the way, Lokan must face one of his gravest enemies.

When Lokan remember...more

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Jun 25, 2011 Murphy's Library rated it 4 of 5 stars

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While reading Sins of the Heart, Sins of the Soul and Sins of the Flesh, we got to know three of four brother, soul reapers, Sutekh’s sons, who were brought together because the fourth one was lost, murdered by a force nobody could undercover. Well, not exactly. We finish reading Sins of the Flesh knowing exactly who was behind Lokan’s murder: their own father. This twist left us going crazy for Body of Sin, and it finally—and earlier than expected—arrived on our mailbox by...more from Murphy's Library

While reading Sins of the Heart, Sins of the Soul and Sins of the Flesh, we got to know three of four brother, soul reapers, Sutekh’s sons, who were brought together because the fourth one was lost, murdered by a force nobody could undercover. Well, not exactly. We finish reading Sins of the Flesh knowing exactly who was behind Lokan’s murder: their own father. This twist left us going crazy for Body of Sin, and it finally—and earlier than expected—arrived on our mailbox by NetGalley digital ARCs. We couldn’t wait another single minute and started reading right away!

Working together to bring their little brother back, Dagan, Alastor and Mal got all pieces of his soul and body, and Lokan’s got a new chance, he just needs to pass some, erm… tests. By this time you can figure out those tests aren’t going to be easy. After all, he’s trying to come back to life, to his little daughter Dana, the one he died to protect. Holding onto the thought of protecting her, he tries to go further, but it seems he’ll need some help. For Lokan’s surprise, the help comes from Bryn, Dana’s mother, a woman Lokan has known for years and someone with a dark past he doesn’t know yet.

On Body of Sin we get to know how Lokan and Bryn met. We also see a little bit of what’s going on with his brothers, how they’re working together to set their mates free, with Callie’s help. The book is full of action and doesn’t let us down after all the expectation we’ve built after the end of Sins of the Flesh. Lokan’s journey through the 12 Gates is tense and he needs to keep in mind that everything he does have a price for him to pay. On the soul reapers language, a soul is very expensive.

Body of Sin was a fast read, we just couldn’t stop. Putting the book down to work, eat or go to the bathroom was so hard! The narrative, as it is with the other three books, has a really good pace and the characters building is awesome—we loved Lokan. As Eve Silver said on the Acknoledgments, Lokan was brave, smart, dead sexy, and… dead. And, well, why not tell you this: he’s hot as hell. But if you’ve read the series, don’t you know all the Sutekh’s sons are?

It breaks our hearts to say goodbye to Dagan, Alastor, Mal and Lokan, but Body of Sin is an awesome way to wrap the series. If you loved the first three books as we did, you won’t be disappointed with Lokan’s journey, and if they want, they all can pay us a visit any time!(less)

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Aug 26, 2011 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs, pararnormal-romance, otherkin

The first three books in this series were all about the murder of Lokan Krayl.

OK, to be fair, they were about solving the murder of Lokan Krayl while his brothers found love and got laid. And the big climax came with the Lokan's resurrection and the revelation of his killer. That was the end of the last book --but only the beginning of Lokan's story.

As this book begins, he is still trapped in the Underworld. And he must pass through a dozen treacherous gates before he can return Topside and reu...more

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Aug 21, 2011 Melindeeloo rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

Great encore to Silver's 'Sin'fully good Otherkin series

Although she can mask her signature and appear human, Bryn is a Walker, an Otherkin with the ability to guide souls through the Underworld. Bryn and her daughter Dana have been on the run from those who would use Bryn's talent, but when Bryn discovers that it is now her daughter who is sought by a being of unbeatable power, Bryn will make the ultimate sacrifice in order to retrieve from the Land of the Dead the only person who can protect...more Great encore to Silver's 'Sin'fully good Otherkin series

Although she can mask her signature and appear human, Bryn is a Walker, an Otherkin with the ability to guide souls through the Underworld. Bryn and her daughter Dana have been on the run from those who would use Bryn's talent, but when Bryn discovers that it is now her daughter who is sought by a being of unbeatable power, Bryn will make the ultimate sacrifice in order to retrieve from the Land of the Dead the only person who can protect Dana - a person who has already sacrificed everything once to keep Dana safe.

Even though the previous book of Silver's Otherkin, Sins of the Flesh, completed the series arc with three sons of the Egyptian God of Chaos Sutekh uncovering the killer of a brutally murdered Soul Reaper, Body of Sin ties off a loose end left dangling by the circumstances of that discovery.

***** Warning: If you haven't yet read Eve Silver's previous Otherkin or the back cover blurb for Body of Sin, the identity of Bryn's charge is a mild spoiler for the first three books. *****

At the conclusion to Sins of the Flesh it just felt like there should be more to story of Lokan Krayl - the final son of Sutekh who was murdered at the start of the series. Body of Sin is that story and it's a good one. I liked Lokan, who had been Sutekh's golden son, and it was interesting to see who he becomes over the course of the story and surprisingly, since she didn't really make it out of the woodwork in the earlier books, I ended up liking his heroine Bryn as well. However, the best part of the Body of Sin is that Silver deftly weaves threads from Lokan's past – including his lusty first encounter with Bryn - with those from their present. The way that the journey through the Twelve Gates allows the pair to come to trust each other and to get past the lies that limited their relationship was really well done. And I was moved by the moments in the story when Lokan learns the true cost of his freedom and by Bryn's earlier reunion with her brother Jack.

*****End Spoiler Zone****

As icing on the cake, Body of Sins gives Otherkin fans a final bow by pretty much all of the starring pairs from the earlier books (which also include Sins of the Heart, Sins of the Soul, and the connected novella Sins Daughter), and it does it all in the 'world' rich with the Egyptian death mythology that makes this series so uniquely enjoyable. Even though Body of Sin does nicely wrap up everything that has come before, the introduction of some intriguing new characters has me hoping that Silver has plans to return to the world of the Otherkin in the near future – I would really like to see more of the Falconer brothers, Boone, Jack and Cahn.

This review is for the ARC version of Body of Sin that I received free from Netgalley for review – but I am also the soon to be proud owner of the Kindle version which I purchased myself.

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Sep 10, 2011 Scooper Speaks rated it 3 of 5 stars

Favorite Lines: “Then he dragged himself onto the golden back of the beetle and hung there as he went forth into day, carrying pain and regret and confusion with him. But his heart, he left behind in the darkness of death’s night.” (p. 343-344, egalley)

Part of the Eve Silver’s Otherkin series, Body of Sin can be read as a stand alone. I know because I haven’t read any of the other books in the series. While it was distracting and confusing at times, I was able to read Body of Sin as a stand alon...more Favorite Lines: “Then he dragged himself onto the golden back of the beetle and hung there as he went forth into day, carrying pain and regret and confusion with him. But his heart, he left behind in the darkness of death’s night.” (p. 343-344, egalley)

Part of the Eve Silver’s Otherkin series, Body of Sin can be read as a stand alone. I know because I haven’t read any of the other books in the series. While it was distracting and confusing at times, I was able to read Body of Sin as a stand alone and thoroughly enjoy it. However, I don’t recommend reading it without reading Sins of the Heart, Sins of the Soul and Sins of the Flesh first.

I mean, really what’s not to enjoy? The story made me laugh and cry while showing me two great characters. Actually there were tons of characters, but the only ones I really cared about were Lokan and Bryn. (But I wouldn’t mind reading about Bryn’s awesome brothers.) Lokan’s brothers have their own stories which were told in the first three books of the Otherkin series.

Body of Sin does an excellent job of flashing back and forth between the present and the past, as well as Bryn’s action packed present and Lokan’s confusing present. We are right there with Lokan as he becomes conscious to his surroundings and remembers being betrayed and sacrificing himself for his child.

But all I really cared about was Bryn and Lokan’s relationship. They are parents of a 7-year-old, but they never revisited the one night stand that resulted in the birth of a little girl. They got along wonderfully and were friends, but they kept secrets from one another. Secrets which could only come out in the open in the dark of the underworld. It was fascinating watching them discover and then express their feelings for one another.

The only parts of the book I could care less about involved Lokan’s brothers. I didn’t know them and I didn’t care about them. Whenever the story turned to them I became bored, cause really they are there for those who met them in the past. I don’t see the role they played in Body of Sin. As far as I’m concerned, they could have never been mentioned and I wouldn’t have lost out on anything. I’m sure people who read books one through three will feel differently.

To sum it all up, I liked the dark, grittiness of the other world. I’m not a huge fan of Egyptian mythology, but I didn’t mind it at all. It had a useful purpose and it allowed the author to show me brutality and nightmare worthy snakes. The book started off really slow, but picked up speed. It’s a great book for those who’ve read the series, but newbies like myself may want catch up on the series before attempting it. OR, read the book and be willing to go with the flow even when you have no clue as to what is going on.
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Jun 22, 2011 Future Slayer Girl (aka: kitten) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: action-adventure, favorite, paranormal-romance, eve-silver

I received a copy of this book for early review from Netgalley

Eve Silver you have officially wowed me.

I have to start off by saying that I have never read Eve Silver before. I had no clue that this was the fourth book in the Otherkin series. However, this was one of the coolest books I have ever read. I always wondered when people were going to weave in Egyptian mythology into a PNR and finally we got one.

For the first few chapters of the book I was naturally confused. These are characters and...more I received a copy of this book for early review from Netgalley

Eve Silver you have officially wowed me.

I have to start off by saying that I have never read Eve Silver before. I had no clue that this was the fourth book in the Otherkin series. However, this was one of the coolest books I have ever read. I always wondered when people were going to weave in Egyptian mythology into a PNR and finally we got one.

For the first few chapters of the book I was naturally confused. These are characters and stories that had been developed in three previous books. Of course I had to sort of catch up as the story back tracked some history a little. But she caught me quick. The character of Bryn at first I was like raising a brow thinking “Who is this woman?” But as we slowly unraveled her past and how she grew up, and what exactly she was, I got her. I got her and I loved her. She had this amazing vulnerability that gave her such a realistic strength that helped her make the sacrifices that she did throughout the book. It has a real honest feel of “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, and it does not boast…”

Lokan had swagger. I love men that are Alpha male and have some swagger. He wasn’t an outright ladies man, but he didn’t lie about what he did do with women. He was strong, he was betrayed and he feed of that betrayal to survive and I loved that about him. He was a very unique male lead and as much as he wanted to be the ‘Tarzan’ to Bryn’s sometimes ‘Jane’ he stepped back and allowed her to be what she was, because if he took that away from her, she wouldn’t be Bryn.

The story as a whole just did it for me. I was biting my nails, I was crying, I was even giggling at some points. When a book makes me sob, oh yes I said sob, which lately only one book has really done to me, I know I am sold. Hook line and sinker. It made the world real for me; I put myself smack in the middle of all these ancient gods and thought “Wow! This is really cool!” It had flow, it has action, it had romance at the right parts and the sex or romantic story didn’t dominate like it does in some books. It was just a perfect cocktail. Eve Silver you have a new fan!

My favorite part about Bryn, she baked and talked too much, talked to ‘fill the silence’. I loved her for that!
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Jul 08, 2011 Valerie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lokan was once one of the Lords of the Underworld. Betrayed by his father, condemned to wander the wasteland of souls in the Underworld forever, he is without hope. Until his brothers resurrected him - the only problem is, he is not complete. Part of his soul is still in the Underworld - and the only way out is through the Gates of Osiris.

Bryn met Lokan under false pretenses several years ago - a one-night stand resulting in a child. When Lokan disappears, Bryn turns to her brothers and Lokan's...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Serena rated it 3 of 5 stars

TRAMA: Lokan Krayl è vivo, il suo corpo si è ricongiunto all'anima che gli era stata sottratta. Ora, per scoprire chi lo ha ucciso e perché, deve fuggire dagli Inferi, e c'è un solo modo per farlo: varcare i Dodici Cancelli di Osiride, il suo eterno nemico. E per farlo ha bisogno di Bryn, la guida mandata dai suoi fratelli. Un baratro di menzogne e verità taciute li divide, eppure quella donna seducente e bellissima suscita in lui un desiderio travolgente e inspiegabile che nemmeno il tempo ha s...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Lea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

As the story opens readers find Lokan Krayl in darkness and in pain. Ms. Silver did an excellent job of portraying Lokan’s confusion and anguish because as he regains consciousness memories surface concerning the betrayal and horror of his brutal murder and death. What amplifies his confusion is that Lokan is a soul reaper, and immortal. Lokan then realizes he is trapped in the Underworld, and must prevail and travel a terrifying and macabre path to return to his beloved daughter Dana and her mo...more As the story opens readers find Lokan Krayl in darkness and in pain. Ms. Silver did an excellent job of portraying Lokan’s confusion and anguish because as he regains consciousness memories surface concerning the betrayal and horror of his brutal murder and death. What amplifies his confusion is that Lokan is a soul reaper, and immortal. Lokan then realizes he is trapped in the Underworld, and must prevail and travel a terrifying and macabre path to return to his beloved daughter Dana and her mother Bryn in who are in Topworld.

Brynja “Bryn” Carr can sense a supernatural presence and fearing the worst, she institutes an escape plan to keep Dana safe. Dana had already been kidnapped and rescued once and Bryn will not allow anyone or anything to take her daughter again. I felt a chilling sense of foreboding as Bryn flees in the dark with her frightened 7 year old daughter. Bryn is an unusual supernatural being with extraordinary powers. Despite using one of her abilities to shield and protect Dana and herself, they are discovered. However, the supernatural presence she sensed doesn’t pose the threat she feared, he is not unknown to her and brings news that Dana is in mortal danger. Bryn needs help and makes the only decision she can to keep her daughter safe.

Meanwhile, Lokan is trying to conquer the first of the Twelve Gates each of which requires that he must pass a specific trial to move on. When he fails miserably, Lokan learns from a surprising source that he requires a guide if he is going to be successful in his quest. Lokan is astonished to find Bryn is to be that guide, and the only being that has the necessary knowledge to pass each Gate. His first concern is Dana who he learns is being well protected until Lokan can return. Bryn is adamant that Lokan is the only being capable of protecting their daughter although he isn't sure why.

In a narrative that is rife with revelations, Ms. Silver takes readers a step back to the time of Lokan and Bryn’s first meeting, the night of Dana’s conception. Then Bryn disappeared and it wasn’t until after the birth of their daughter that Lokan finds her after a long search. Lokan became very involved with Dana’s upbringing but he and Bryn’s relationship was purely plutonic. He saw her as the mother of his daughter, not a lover. As they journey to Topworld and face monumental challenges and life threatening situations at every turn they examine their relationship and true feelings. Bryn and Lokan have many secrets that they finally share. In the background of darkness and danger, they are able to steal a few intimate moments. Their new found love is bittersweet because of a choice Bryn has made so she was allowed to be Lokan's guide.

I’ve always had a soft spot for tortured heroes and Lokan certainly fits the bill. He is a demigod with a powerful, dark and dangerous aura, a commanding presence but also a bucket load of angst which is understandable considering what he has endured. I also really liked the heroine of this novel. Bryn is sweet, lovely and extremely brave. Both these beings have made mistakes but they have put their daughter's welfare first.

Fans of Ms. Silver’s Otherkind series will be familiar with Lokan’s brothers, Dagan, Alastor and Malthus. All three of them are mated to former enemies and they play key roles in the plot of this novel. And there is Sutekh, a cruel and evil creature who was instrumental in torturing and murdering his own son for personal gain.

I found Body of Sin to be a complex and dark story steeped in Egyptian mythology. I’ve always enjoyed mythological tales and recognized the names of many of the supernatural beings woven into the plot. I will say, I don’t think this is a novel for the faint of heart, there are a number of bloody scenes and the challenges that Lokan and Bryn face involve some frightening creatures as in a river full of writhing snakes, serpents, fire and many other hellish nasties. There is dry wit written into the dialogue which I enjoyed. My only niggle was that I did find this story's conclusion to be little rushed.

Body of Sin is the first book I’ve read by Eve Silver, and while it is the fourth and concluding book in the Otherkind series I didn’t feel disadvantaged by not having read the stories in order. I quite liked Ms. Silver's voice and my interest is piqued regarding Dagan, Alastor and Malthus’ books.(less)

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Aug 18, 2011 Seduced By Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

I missed the men of the Otherkin series – so I was thrilled to be honored with an advance copy to review. Of course, that means I have to wait even longer for the next book, if there is one.
And after finishing Lokan’s book, I have to say, I’m desperately waiting/hoping. As we already met the other three steamy brothers and loved them as they met their mates – book 1, book 2, and book 3 reviews; it was just grand to finally hear the whole story of the one brother they have all fought so hard to s...more

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Aug 19, 2011 Chelsea [Vampire Book Club] rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: demons, uf-pnr, favorites

This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.

I did not want Body of Sin to end. I was actually sad when I hit page 378, because I wanted more — more Lokan, more Bryn, more of the Underworld. Body of Sin was just that good.

Our hero and heroine are forced to come clean about who they truly are, what they mean to one another as they journey through the Land of the Dead together. Lokan awakes in purgatory alone. He’s given a guide to help him navigate the 12 Gates, and it’s his daughter...more This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.

I did not want Body of Sin to end. I was actually sad when I hit page 378, because I wanted more — more Lokan, more Bryn, more of the Underworld. Body of Sin was just that good.

Our hero and heroine are forced to come clean about who they truly are, what they mean to one another as they journey through the Land of the Dead together. Lokan awakes in purgatory alone. He’s given a guide to help him navigate the 12 Gates, and it’s his daughter’s mother Brynja. The two had fallen into a casual comfort while raising their daughter Dana, but when the immortal Lokan was murdered (using the term loosely, go with it) both are shocked to realize how it’s not just Dana that brings them together, but one another. Unfortunately, the person who killed Lokan will go after his daughter. As he’s the only one who can protect her, Bryn entrusts Dana to her brothers and enters the Underworld to guide Lokan back to the Topworld.

They have to work together, to strip away the lies, to be tested repeatedly in order to get back and keep Dana safe.

It’s a harrowing journey of self-sacrifice, transformation and love set to the backdrop of Egyptian mythology. The plot is gripping, the characters are endearing and the writing offers powerful visuals. Those who have read the earlier Otherkin novels may think they’ve picked a favorite character. You’re wrong. It is impossible not to be drawn to Lokan. Even in his confusion about who and what he is, he always has his priorities straight with Dana and Bryn at the top.

Brilliant use of Egyptian mythology, soul-exposing honesty and love as only Eve Silver can do it. Also, expect sizzling and plot-driven sex scenes and (unrelated) a ridiculous amount of snakes.

You could read Body of Sin without having read the earlier Otherkin novels. It will work on its own. However, the book does tell you who “killed” Lokan and how he ended up in Purgatory. That was all revealed in Sins of the Flesh, the third Otherkin novel. Please know that going in. The other books are remarkable reads, as well, and I highly suggest reading them.

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Sep 08, 2011 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

I received a copy of this book through netgalley for my honest opinion and review.

First i have to say i have never read a Eve Silver book. I kept hearing things about this book so i decided I needed to read it. Lucky for me netgalley had it and i did get to read it. I didn't know that it was part of a series until right before i read it but i asked Eve Silver ( on twitter) if it would be hard to follow without reading the other 3 books first. She said most people seem to do fine so i was happy t...more

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Jun 14, 2011 Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Paranormal Romance fans

Recommended to Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* by: Angela

Shelves: arc, ebooks, netgalley, pnr, read-in-2011, keep-a-spare-pair-of-knickers, series-otherkin

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Body of Sin is the fourth book in Eve Silver’s Otherkin series. Having not read the first three books in the series, I was worried that I would be lost in this world and wouldn’t be able to identify with the characters. I am glad to say that this was not the case. Although Silver has said that you can read it as a standalone novel, it’s probably best to start from the beginning with Sin of the Heart. I will definitely be checking out the first three books in the s...more View review at Under the Covers

Body of Sin is the fourth book in Eve Silver’s Otherkin series. Having not read the first three books in the series, I was worried that I would be lost in this world and wouldn’t be able to identify with the characters. I am glad to say that this was not the case. Although Silver has said that you can read it as a standalone novel, it’s probably best to start from the beginning with Sin of the Heart. I will definitely be checking out the first three books in the series. I was very impressed.

Lokan Krayl used to have it all before he was murdered. And now, Lokan has a chance when his immortal brothers resurrect him. But first, he has to pass through the twelve gates of Osiris, a daunting task.

Bryn Carr is his guide. But the two of them aren’t on the best of terms. In fact, their history with one another haunts them to this day. There were times when I didn’t really like Bryn’s character. I loved her motherly protectiveness and her relationship with her daughter, Dana but those flashbacks into her past with Lokan didn’t do it for me. While Lokan found her running mouth to be endearing, I thought it to be a little annoying. Thankfully, the entire book is not like that and we can see the growth in Bryn’s character as Silver switching back from the past to the present. I much preferred the fierce, protective Bryn over the chatting, naive Bryn.

But what probably shines the most from this book is Silver’s worldbuilding. I’m sure that if I read the other books in the series, I would be in love with Silver because the world is so intricate and impressive. While reading this one, I felt like I was being bombarded with many terms and characters. Silver deserves a round of applause for creating such a unique and complex world. I loved the history and the idea behind this world.

Furthermore, I have to rave about her writing style. Silver has a distinct voice in her writing and I loved it! Her writing flows and she pays great attention to detail, which I can appreciate. She gets a definite thumbs up from me!

Overall, Body of Sin was a great book! I already have the first three and there is no doubt that I’ll be going back to read them soon! (less)

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Sep 10, 2011 KarenF rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, paranormal, romance

I'm really loving this series, way more than some others that seem to get way more attention. I was a fan of Eve Silver's gothics too so I think I just like her style. I believe this was originally billed as a trilogy but I'm glad we get #4 and Lokan's story here. I think that he and Bryn actually have the sweetest romance to date. It could be because Bryn isn't really kick-ass as the other heroines mostly are. She has her own powers, they just aren't really of the physical/warrior variety. Thei...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Jen (That's What I'm Talking About) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: otherkin-series, paranormal-romance

Full review here: http://www.twimom227.com/2011/08/revi...

My Rating: 3.5 stars: Liked it a lot - recommend(B+)

The first three books of the Otherkin Series together tell the tale of three sons of the Egyptian underworld god, Sutekh and their quest to discover the identity of their youngest brother’s, Lokan, murder. If you haven’t read the first three books in the series, you may want to stop reading here, because this review contains SPOILERS from the first three books.

Body of Sin starts up immed...more Full review here: http://www.twimom227.com/2011/08/revi...

My Rating: 3.5 stars: Liked it a lot - recommend (B+)

The first three books of the Otherkin Series together tell the tale of three sons of the Egyptian underworld god, Sutekh and their quest to discover the identity of their youngest brother’s, Lokan, murder. If you haven’t read the first three books in the series, you may want to stop reading here, because this review contains SPOILERS from the first three books.

Body of Sin starts up immediately after the conclusion of the third book when we discovered that Lokan’s murder was none other than his own father, Sutekh. This left the underworld in a bit of an uproar.

I delighted in how the beginning of the story alternated POV from present day Lokan, present day Bryn, and past Lokan/Bryn. The flashback POVs gives the reader great insight into the development of Lokan and Bryn’s love over the course of seven years while caring for their daughter. Each present day section left on a mini-cliffhanger and kept me reading to the next section to find out what was going to happen.

Once Lokan and Bryn are united in the underworld, the story took on a different tone - no more flashbacks, just the need to survive the tests presented to the couple as the made their way out of the underworld. Their romance was sweet, but I felt that Bryn’s efforts to be honest with Lokan while still hiding the truth of her bargain was overplayed a bit too often.

I was completely satisfied with the conclusion. Although there were hints throughout the book as the to outcome (and I guessed pretty much all of it), there were still some nice surprises. I hope that Ms. Silver isn’t finished with this series, because I think that Bryn’s three mysterious brothers, Boone, Jack and Cahn deserve stories of their own!

This is an enjoyable take on the Egyptian mythology, filled with adventure and romance. I highly recommend starting with the first book, Sins of the Heart so you can enjoy the entire exciting ride!(less)

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Oct 23, 2011 Cindy rated it 4 of 5 stars

One can only imagine the many levels of Hell. Well Eve Silver has a wonderful imagination. Having been murdered viciously by his Father, one of the rulers of Hell, Lokan has been condemned to the cruelest of fates. An existence in a null zone, nothing but gray for eternity. The human (or so HE thinks) mother of his child sees that the redemption of his soul is the only protection for their daughter from his psycho father, so she goes to Hell to help him through the 12 Gates of Hell. Action aboun...more

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Sep 24, 2011 Kimberly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance

This was the last book in this particular series and I really liked the ending of it. It is Lokan Krayl's story. Lokan is the youngest of 4 of the god Sutekh. He was his father's ambassador and also a soul reaper for his father. Until his father had him killed. Of course no one knew it was his father who had done the deed until the previous book, Sins of the Flesh. His father had his body hacked to pieces and placed in a null zone. His brothers found him and through alot got his body back to him...more

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Jul 08, 2011 Sonia rated it 4 of 5 stars

SPOILER WARNING: Don´t read this review unless you read the first 3 books!
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This was a nice ending of the series. At least for now because I have the feeling there will be more books :-)

Lokan Krayl used to be the most powerful soul reaper, the right hand of his father, Sutekh. He wasn´t supposed to die, ever. But he did. Betrayed and murdered, his soul was lost forever in the Null Zone, not alive and not dead.

"The blood of Sutekh. The blood of Aset....more SPOILER WARNING: Don´t read this review unless you read the first 3 books!
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This was a nice ending of the series. At least for now because I have the feeling there will be more books :-)

Lokan Krayl used to be the most powerful soul reaper, the right hand of his father, Sutekh. He wasn´t supposed to die, ever. But he did. Betrayed and murdered, his soul was lost forever in the Null Zone, not alive and not dead.

"The blood of Sutekh. The blood of Aset. And the god will walk the world once again."

That´s the prophecy that got Lokan killed. In the last book, Dagan, Mal and Alastor managed to save him by putting all the parts of his body and soul back together. I was expecting to see Lokan back with vengence! But that didn´t happen until the end of the book, so if you are like me, consider yourself warned.

So Lokan is now back but still trapped in the Underworld. The only way to come back is to pass the 12 Gates of his eternal enemy Osiris but that´s harder than it seemed. In order to help him, he is given a guide. To his biggest surprise it´s Brynn, the mother of his child who he believed to be human. But Brynn is so much more! So now Lokan has to put his fate into the hands of the woman who lied to him the entire time. I really appreciated the flashbacks how Lokan and Brynn met and how their daughter Dana was conceived.

I loved Lokan. He would do anything to save Dana. She was his world. He died for her. And now he is reunited with the woman he loves but Brynn has her own secrets. She knows that by helping Lokan to pass the Gates, she will be trapped in the Underworld forever. But she does it to protect their child. I was cheering for them the entire time. Their lovestory was full of sacrifices and they really deserved some hapiness.

I loved how this book ended. Seeing Lokan reunite with his brothers brought tears to my eyes. But what I really loved the most was how the author solved the things between Lokan and his father and how she wrapped all the things up. Bravo!!

My only complaint is that the book ended pretty abruptly, I wanted to see more! We also got to know new characters - Brynn´s three brothers so I am pretty sure we will have more books in the series :-)

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Jul 08, 2011 Fictional Bookshelf rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-modern-romances, adult-age-paranormals

This book was super easy to read because it sucks you right in from the beginning. The only drawback for me was this is the 4th book in the series and I haven’t had the pleasure of reading the first three. I will though after reading this book.

Eve Silver, the author, did an amazing job of creating a story that has so many twists, turns, shocking moments, and even some sad moments.

What I liked.
1) The characters were well developed and easy to like.
2) The descriptive nature of the story (character...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Yukino rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: miei, 2012

*** Attenzione: di seguito anticipazioni sulla trama (SPOILER) ***
ULTIMO

Eccoci qui all'ultimo della saga di Otherlink.
Davvero emozionante.
Si parte dall'inizio. da quando tutto è nato. da quando Lokan e Brijn si sono incontrati e poi lasciati andare. A Lokan che l'ha cercata e ritrovata e ha scoperto così di avere una figlia la piccola Dana, che li ha riuniti creando una famiglia anche se nessuno dei due l'ha mai voluto ammettere. no hanno mai fatto trasaprire le loro emozioni. fino alla morte di...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Kristina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Lokan Krayl is the son and right hand man to Sutekh, chaos Lord of the Underworld. He has been decieved by his "father" and now finds himself in a null place after being murdered by Sutekh. He needs to get back..for his daughter Dana. She is the one he ultimately died to protect. Enter Brynja..the woman whom he had Dana with..

Theirs is a rocky relationship,you see she didn't tell him she was pregnant. After a one night stand she took off and never looked back. lokan has a hard time with this and...more

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Dec 15, 2011 jD rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1_own-book, fantasy_myths, romance_magicals, 2011-read

I was sweating that last 20 or so pages. It looked like a cliffhanger was coming. I didn't see how this was going to wrap in such a small number of pages. I was wrong, Ms. Silver did the right thing and finished the story.

I feel this book was a fitting end for the Krayl brothers story. I don't believe this is the end of the series as the seeds for the next heros was clearly planted. I look forward to reading about Boone and his brothers.

The series started out with Lokan being dead and his body...more

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