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Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows #4)
by
Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author)
Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.…
As the dark Lord who condemns souls to damnation in the Abyss, Micah is nothing but a feared monster wrapped in impenetrable b...more
As the dark Lord who condemns souls to damnation in the Abyss, Micah is nothing but a feared monster wrapped in impenetrable b...more
Mass Market Paperback, 288 pages
Published
November 22nd 2011
by Harlequin
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Oct 15, 2012
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
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5 of 5 stars
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Fans of truly romantic, sweet and sexy stories.
There is a lineage of blood that ties mother to child, a lineage that can never be broken. And it is this lineage the queen used to cast her children away from Elden, to safety, so they could one day return and reclaim their stolen birthright....more
It was a mother’s last loving gift, yet the Blood Sorcerer boasts even now that Queen Alvina failed, that he twisted her magic at the end so that instead of finding safe harbor, the heirs of Elden fell into death. There is no one left alive to contradict h
4.5 stars
Micah is the youngest of the four children of King Aelfric and Queen Alvina of Elden. When Micah was only five the evil Blood Sorcerer cast a spell on the children and Micah was torn from his parents and home. With no memories of his past, he awakens in the Black Castle to become the Lord of the Abyss. Within the castle is the gateway to the Abyss, where all evil-doers are banished for eternity.
Liliana is the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer. She wants to bring Micah back to Elden as all...more
Micah is the youngest of the four children of King Aelfric and Queen Alvina of Elden. When Micah was only five the evil Blood Sorcerer cast a spell on the children and Micah was torn from his parents and home. With no memories of his past, he awakens in the Black Castle to become the Lord of the Abyss. Within the castle is the gateway to the Abyss, where all evil-doers are banished for eternity.
Liliana is the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer. She wants to bring Micah back to Elden as all...more
Truthfully, I bought this novel because it had Nalini Singh's name on it. I had no preconceived notion of what the series was about. I was surprised to find this story was a cross between a magical fantasy and a fairy tale (or maybe one of the fables at the beginning of each chapter of an Elizabeth Hoyt historical). That's not to say I didn't enjoy it; I did, very much so. It just wasn't quite what I was expecting when I began reading.
The Dark Lord/Micah and Liliana reminded me a lot of Martis...more
The Dark Lord/Micah and Liliana reminded me a lot of Martis...more
4.5 stars
You know what, I figured out recently that I label a lot of really good books 4.5 stars, meaning it was great, but I have some issues with them. Sorry, irrelevant here, moving on.
Before starting, I should mention that I have read only the first book in the series, the one written by Gena Showalter and found it to be just ok, but this one was...incredible. It was sweet and in many ways light, and I really loved the characters.
Story goes like this...
Once upon a time, in a land far, far a...more
You know what, I figured out recently that I label a lot of really good books 4.5 stars, meaning it was great, but I have some issues with them. Sorry, irrelevant here, moving on.
Before starting, I should mention that I have read only the first book in the series, the one written by Gena Showalter and found it to be just ok, but this one was...incredible. It was sweet and in many ways light, and I really loved the characters.
Story goes like this...
Once upon a time, in a land far, far a...more
This book was wonderful. Why did I wait so long to read this book? Lord of Abyss is the fourth book in this series with Ms. Singh as the final writer. Even though it was the last one and I know the ending, I'm so enthralled I'm going to have to read the first three in this series. In this one, Micah is the youngest child of a beloved King and Queen who have been slaughtered by an evil sorcerer. He has no memory of his past. All he knows is his job as the Lord of the Abyss.
Determined to save the...more
Determined to save the...more
I have always enjoyed Nalini Singh's books. (Especially her Psy-Changeling series.) So I was very excited and pleased to hear that she was going to be writing a book for this series. And let's just say overall with the book, that I was not disappointed with it.
I just absolutely adore Micah, he's most definitely my favorite character out of all of them in this series. I think it's the whole "I'm Lord of the Black Castle and I'll do and say whatever I want" attitude he had going on that gets me...more
I just absolutely adore Micah, he's most definitely my favorite character out of all of them in this series. I think it's the whole "I'm Lord of the Black Castle and I'll do and say whatever I want" attitude he had going on that gets me...more
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4,5 stars!
The final book of Royal House of Shadow series, and the best book of this series, from story, plot and characterization.
I have major nosebleed when read this and definitely need a big box of tissues! Again Ms. Nalini never disappoint! A fact she again make a swoon worthy hero that is Micah. Are you sure, you're a virgin, Micah? For a virgin hero, you're so talented..and such a wicked, wicked beast! =)).
The ending is a little bit abrupt.I would love to know...more
4,5 stars!
The final book of Royal House of Shadow series, and the best book of this series, from story, plot and characterization.
I have major nosebleed when read this and definitely need a big box of tissues! Again Ms. Nalini never disappoint! A fact she again make a swoon worthy hero that is Micah. Are you sure, you're a virgin, Micah? For a virgin hero, you're so talented..and such a wicked, wicked beast! =)).
The ending is a little bit abrupt.I would love to know...more
Standing alone, I give this book high marks. It's a unique, highly sensual tale. Nalini Singh is an author who always delivers something special.
But when considering as part of the 4-book series, and the series finale', and discussing the conclusion of the series as a whole, it comes as a disappointment because we get no sense of WHY all of the siblings had to be present at the end. We see only Micah and Lily's scene, battling the Blood Sorcerer. We don't see the other siblings as a part of wha...more
But when considering as part of the 4-book series, and the series finale', and discussing the conclusion of the series as a whole, it comes as a disappointment because we get no sense of WHY all of the siblings had to be present at the end. We see only Micah and Lily's scene, battling the Blood Sorcerer. We don't see the other siblings as a part of wha...more
This was an amazing story, reminded me in some ways of Beauty and the Beast, but with Nalini's own spin on the tale. Micah is a long lost Prince of a kingdom that has been stolen and nearly destroyed by the evil Blood Sorcerer. The Sorcerer's daughter (whose name I can't remember right now) finds Micah at the Black Castle, where he reigns as the Lord of the Abyss. She is intent on helping Micah regain his kingdom and bring peace to the land once again. (Sigh) It's a lovely fairy tale made specia...more
5+++ shining shimmering stars
I just want to turn off my phone, light some candles, and cuddle with this book for a while. A long while.
I love you, Nalini Singh. Other people might profess the same thing, but right at this moment, I love you more than all of those other people combined. All because you gave me Liliana and Micah. There are no faults to this book. Sure, some time in the future I might see some things that could have been better or I'd adore the heroine or the hero less, but I don't...more
I just want to turn off my phone, light some candles, and cuddle with this book for a while. A long while.
I love you, Nalini Singh. Other people might profess the same thing, but right at this moment, I love you more than all of those other people combined. All because you gave me Liliana and Micah. There are no faults to this book. Sure, some time in the future I might see some things that could have been better or I'd adore the heroine or the hero less, but I don't...more
Nov 06, 2011
AH
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4 of 5 stars
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Lord of the Abyss is Nalini Singh’s contribution to the Royal House of Shadows series. This fourth and final book focuses on Micah, the youngest child of King Alfric and Queen Olivina.
I did not read the first three books in the series, but I did not feel as if I had missed anything. The background of the series is recapped well.
Micah was taken from his family at a young age and was ensorcelled by the blood sorcerer. Micah is now an imposing figure: He is the Lord of the Abyss. He is a large man,...more
I did not read the first three books in the series, but I did not feel as if I had missed anything. The background of the series is recapped well.
Micah was taken from his family at a young age and was ensorcelled by the blood sorcerer. Micah is now an imposing figure: He is the Lord of the Abyss. He is a large man,...more
Oct 27, 2011
BJ
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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I think that this was my favourite in the series. Nalini's writing style is just my cup of tea :) The kinks were ironed out, the seams mended, and one heck of a romance unfolded between the lost prince and the ugly blood sorcerer's daughter.
I liked the setting change in Lord of the Abyss. The Black Castle was mysterious and full of danger. But having Lily choose to be there gave the story a whole new depth. Which brings me to the other thing I liked, the difference in Micah in comparison to his...more
I liked the setting change in Lord of the Abyss. The Black Castle was mysterious and full of danger. But having Lily choose to be there gave the story a whole new depth. Which brings me to the other thing I liked, the difference in Micah in comparison to his...more
Listen up all my readers, and listen well, for I have got at tale to tell.
Once upon a time, long, long ago
There was a King and Queen with four happy children
But one day when the youngest was not but five, evil stalked and claimed
He killed and destroyed, butchered and maimed
Sent as far apart as their mother could reach, each man{ok and woman}-child awoke from a dreamless sleep. {OK, well Micah did lol}
The tale I tell is of Lord Abyss,
youngest prince of Elden.
Alone in a castle, black as pitch
not...more
Once upon a time, long, long ago
There was a King and Queen with four happy children
But one day when the youngest was not but five, evil stalked and claimed
He killed and destroyed, butchered and maimed
Sent as far apart as their mother could reach, each man{ok and woman}-child awoke from a dreamless sleep. {OK, well Micah did lol}
The tale I tell is of Lord Abyss,
youngest prince of Elden.
Alone in a castle, black as pitch
not...more
I was not familiarized with this series. In fact the only reason i bought this book was because of the author. Nalini Singh is one of my favorite writers and most of her characters are amongst my favorites.
Regarding this story and this book, it was a nice pleasant read. The story is interesting, and the characters had great chemistry _ of course they do! This is a Nalini Singh book! :D
I liked the fact, that Liliana the leading character was not a "top-model" character, you know the gorgeous drop...more
Regarding this story and this book, it was a nice pleasant read. The story is interesting, and the characters had great chemistry _ of course they do! This is a Nalini Singh book! :D
I liked the fact, that Liliana the leading character was not a "top-model" character, you know the gorgeous drop...more
Lord of the Abyss: Prince Micah/Lord of the Abyss and Liliana
Summary:
Liliana is the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer who massacred all that were at Elden including Micah’s parents; he also cursed Micah as his mother cast him to a far off realm where he would be safe. In a vision Liliana saw that at midnight the night Micah’s siblings come back to recapture the kingdom Micah never came, without his presence the siblings fail and the Blood Sorcerer captures them for a fate worse than death. Liliana...more
Summary:
Liliana is the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer who massacred all that were at Elden including Micah’s parents; he also cursed Micah as his mother cast him to a far off realm where he would be safe. In a vision Liliana saw that at midnight the night Micah’s siblings come back to recapture the kingdom Micah never came, without his presence the siblings fail and the Blood Sorcerer captures them for a fate worse than death. Liliana...more
Nov 18, 2011
Jess the Romanceaholic
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.com
Expected Release Date: November 15, 2011 (Paperback)
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: Harlequin Nocturne
Author’s Website: http://www.nalinisingh.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 4, Royal House of Shadows Continuity
Series Best Read In Order: Probably, but works well as a standalone
Steam Level: Steamy
Twenty years ago, the evil Blood Sorcerer attacked the Kingdom of Elden. Before their death...more
Expected Release Date: November 15, 2011 (Paperback)
Publisher: Harlequin
Imprint: Harlequin Nocturne
Author’s Website: http://www.nalinisingh.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 4, Royal House of Shadows Continuity
Series Best Read In Order: Probably, but works well as a standalone
Steam Level: Steamy
Twenty years ago, the evil Blood Sorcerer attacked the Kingdom of Elden. Before their death...more
Reviewed By: Jen
Review Copy Provided By: Net Galley
This book is by far the strongest of the series. The fairy tale featured here is Beauty and the Beast, with the roles reversed. Micah is the youngest of the royal children scattered to the ends of the kingdom to be spared from the Blood Sorcerer who conquered Elden. And Liliana is the daughter of that evil sorcerer, but she's nothing like her father. The story sets out with Liliana on a journey to find Micah to help him fulfill his destiny to de...more
Review Copy Provided By: Net Galley
This book is by far the strongest of the series. The fairy tale featured here is Beauty and the Beast, with the roles reversed. Micah is the youngest of the royal children scattered to the ends of the kingdom to be spared from the Blood Sorcerer who conquered Elden. And Liliana is the daughter of that evil sorcerer, but she's nothing like her father. The story sets out with Liliana on a journey to find Micah to help him fulfill his destiny to de...more
Normally I give novellas and short stories a wide berth -- even the good ones are often a bit of a let-down. But everything Nalini Singh writes seems to be gold, and this book was no exception.
I've read the first "Royal House of Shadows" book but not the next two. While I'm sure reading those first would have offered a more complete reading experience, I found it wasn't necessary in order to follow along with "Lord of the Abyss". Singh sets up the backstory so well that this could practically r...more
I've read the first "Royal House of Shadows" book but not the next two. While I'm sure reading those first would have offered a more complete reading experience, I found it wasn't necessary in order to follow along with "Lord of the Abyss". Singh sets up the backstory so well that this could practically r...more
Actually this is the final installment of Royal House of Shadow. The first 3 books are written by different authors : Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe, and Jessica Andersen. Unfortunatley, I still cant get my hand on those books :(
The story should be an enticing one. A man who are banished and become the guardian of the Abyss (or hell, in more normal term) and a woman who are the daughter of his mortal enemy and determined to save the hero. But I dont feel the intrigue, not even when the ruse is bein...more
The story should be an enticing one. A man who are banished and become the guardian of the Abyss (or hell, in more normal term) and a woman who are the daughter of his mortal enemy and determined to save the hero. But I dont feel the intrigue, not even when the ruse is bein...more
The Lord of the Abyss and the ruler of the Dark Castle has no memory before taking on that mantle. Twenty years ago he was Prince Micah, the youngest child of the King and Queen of Elden. One night the Blood Sorcerer took over the castle and murdered his parents. Their final act was to send their daughter and three sons to safety. Micah landed in the Dark Castle where, when he was old enough, he became Guardian of the Abyss: the realm where the wicked go after death.
Liliana is the daughter of th...more
Liliana is the daughter of th...more
3.75 stars. Fourth and final book in a paranormal series that has a strong fairy-tale element. Each book was written by a different well-known author. The series follows the heirs of the kingdom of Elden which was conquered by an evil blood sorcerer. The four children were cursed and scattered and each book follows one of the heirs on their journey to find love and regain the kingdom. At the end of this book they all come together in the final showdown.
I thought Nalini Singh created excellent c...more
I thought Nalini Singh created excellent c...more
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This is the fourth and final installment in the House of Shadows series, however, because each book was written by a different author this book can be read as a stand alone novel.
The romance between Liliana and Micah was such a delight to read regardless of the overarching plot of the Blood Sorcerer and all the evil he creates. Even though I read the other books in the series and knew of the main plot, the way Nalini Singh laid out this story was beautiful and unique. The only issue I had with t...more
The romance between Liliana and Micah was such a delight to read regardless of the overarching plot of the Blood Sorcerer and all the evil he creates. Even though I read the other books in the series and knew of the main plot, the way Nalini Singh laid out this story was beautiful and unique. The only issue I had with t...more
Some might say that I'm doing things a bit backward since this is my first book in the series and it is the last in the series order. And yes, they'd be right, but this was the only one of the series that I have and I was very eager to read it. Might I say, it was well worth it to plunge right in since it was a great read and I had no trouble because this could be read as a stand alone.
The series is unusual in that it is written by four different best-selling authors with one overall arching sto...more
The series is unusual in that it is written by four different best-selling authors with one overall arching sto...more
Once upon a time… il Blood Sorcerer decise di ridurre in schivitù il Regno di Elden, conquistando e distruggendo tutto ciò che incontrava nella sua scia. La regina, per salvare i suoi quattro figli, invocò una potente magia, creata con la sua stessa energia vitale che stava scemando, e li trasportò lontano dal regno, riempendoli del desiderio di sopravvivere. Il loro padre, il re, imitò la compagna, e li rimpì del desiderio di vendetta. Sono passati 20 anni da quel fatidico giorno, e ora solo qu...more
This is the final book in the Royal House of Shadows series and this one was the best of them all.
Liliana transported herself to find Micah, the youngest brother of the royal family of Elden, but rather than find herself in the woods near his castle, she found herself in the castle itself in front of Micah, or the Lord of the Abyss as he now is. He instantly puts her in the dungeon and it is now her task to try to make him remember who he is and tell him what he must do in order to restore Elde...more
Liliana transported herself to find Micah, the youngest brother of the royal family of Elden, but rather than find herself in the woods near his castle, she found herself in the castle itself in front of Micah, or the Lord of the Abyss as he now is. He instantly puts her in the dungeon and it is now her task to try to make him remember who he is and tell him what he must do in order to restore Elde...more
Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh is the much-anticipated conclusion to the Royal House of Shadows series. While I was glad to see the House of Elden restored, it seemed like the final battle was almost anti-climactic. On the other hand, the reverse "Beauty and the Beast" love story of Micah and Liliana was very well done.
The daughter of the Blood Sorcerer practically sacrificed herself to transport her broken body through the barrier at the edge of the known realms. Why? Because the Lord of the...more
The daughter of the Blood Sorcerer practically sacrificed herself to transport her broken body through the barrier at the edge of the known realms. Why? Because the Lord of the...more
This was really a great, satisfying read for a Harlequin. Both the main characters were interesting and there was a lot of sexual tension that played out well within the plot. The final battle was pretty weak, even when not taking into account the prior books in the series, but I don't read romance for the great battle scenes, and the flaws weren't central to the main story between Liliana and Micah.
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Part of a quartet with authors Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe and Jessica Anderson called The Royal House of Shadows series. You do not have to had read the others to read Lord of the Abyss. The story is a take on a Beauty and the Beast tale. Micah, youngest prince of Elden, was cursed by the evil Blood Sorcerer and is now Lord of the Abyss whose his job is to ferry souls to the "other side." Liliana, the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer, has come to help Micah remember who he is and bring him back t...more
Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
Royal House of Shadows #4
Published November 22nd 2011 by Harlequin
Paranormal Romance
5 Stars
Review –
Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh is the 4th and final book in the Royal House of Shadows series. It is the darkest and most compelling book in the series. It draws you into a world that whispers of a tortured hero and a heroine that breathes life back into his stale and bleak existence. She also harbors a tortured past and as daughter of the enemy she fears the he...more
Royal House of Shadows #4
Published November 22nd 2011 by Harlequin
Paranormal Romance
5 Stars
Review –
Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh is the 4th and final book in the Royal House of Shadows series. It is the darkest and most compelling book in the series. It draws you into a world that whispers of a tortured hero and a heroine that breathes life back into his stale and bleak existence. She also harbors a tortured past and as daughter of the enemy she fears the he...more
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“Take her to the kitchen,” came the order. “If she lies, throw her in the cauldron."
“He was jesting about the cauldron, wasn’t he?
You cannot have a cauldron big enough for a person?”
Bard halted, sighed, looked at her with those wide, liquid eyes.“We,” he said, “have knives.”
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“He was jesting about the cauldron, wasn’t he?
You cannot have a cauldron big enough for a person?”
Bard halted, sighed, looked at her with those wide, liquid eyes.“We,” he said, “have knives.”
“If you die, Lily ... I’ll steal your soul and take you to the Abyss, where I will keep you in my magical dungeon so you can never escape.”
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