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The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5)

Gena Showalter

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Mar 17, 2010 Larissa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is the book that started it all for me with this series. I got the ARC from Netgalley and just had to get the other books before I could read this one and I am so happy I did. I am in love with this series right now.

The Darkest Passion tells the HEA of Aeron, the keeper of the Wrath Demon. There’ve been some chapters in the previous installments where we got to see his POV and he is such a brooding character. His relationship and beliefs in terms of mortality are so extreme that i was reall This is the book that started it all for me with this series. I got the ARC from Netgalley and just had to get the other books before I could read this one and I am so happy I did. I am in love with this series right now.

The Darkest Passion tells the HEA of Aeron, the keeper of the Wrath Demon. There’ve been some chapters in the previous installments where we got to see his POV and he is such a brooding character. His relationship and beliefs in terms of mortality are so extreme that i was really curious to see who his better half would be.

Wrath explores weaknesses and sins, for that reason and for seeing people all around him perish throughout the ages, Aeron can’t stand the weakness of humans and can’t understand how they can live life knowing that their days are counted without begging for more time, over and over again for more time.

Olivia is an Angel. Originally a joy-bringer, she has been elevated to warrior and her first assignment is to kill Aeron. While observing him, she feels drawn to his strength and simply refuses to complete her task. She has fallen into hell and crawled her way up to earth in search of her obsession, Aeron, asking for help and wanting to warn him that another Angel Assassin would be sent at any time now. That is the moment they finally meet in person, even though Aeron has been felling her presence, watching him, for a while now.

Olivia is a wonderful character. Being an angel she doesn’t really understand human emotions and the human ways. so it is great to see her having to cope with all that after she falls. She need to deal with pain and pleasure for the first time as well as with distrust, anger and so on. It was an amazing POV to follow, seeing and feeling with new eyes and skin and being able to do that what simply perfect.

I loved this book! I think it is my favorite in the series so far, and that is quite an accomplishment in my opinion. The path both Aeron and Olivia had to tread on to reach each other and the obstacles and the transformation that each of them need to go through are amazing and heart breaking. I wanted to give up, scream, I cried, I laughed and I feel that all just made this and even more exceptional book.

The heights to where Gena is taking this series intrigues me and I have to thank the all mighty that The Darkest Lie, Book #6, comes out only a month after this one, because the cliffhangers and open storylines that the author has left are infuriating and just make me love this series even more.

If you are a Paranormal Romance fan and have not read this series yet, I don’t know what is wrong with you. You need to get this series, like NOW!
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Jun 09, 2010 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: best-book-i-ve-read-in-2010

Great book though Aeron was getting in my nerves in a few scenes especially when he was with Olivia he totally left her high and dry thats just a big no no. Also Legion that little which bargained with the devil and almost set him free but thanks to the Angel Sexy Lysander that didn't happen instead Aeron got his head chopped off but not to worry Olivia such sweet angel brought him back and the best thing of all was that Aeron isnt the keeper of wrath no more and he could finally be happy. Also ...more

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Mar 08, 2010 Jesse rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance

I love this series so much and this was a great addition to the series. I didn't guess the ending and there was a lot of action to keep my attention throughout. It also left a lot open for future speculation. Aeron's character was so great...he is the perfect combo of stubborn strength and a caring heart...what every girl wants in her romance novel hero! I can't wait for more out of this world and boy did she set us up for more in this book! Happy reading everyone, this is a book you'll go throu ...more

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Dec 04, 2011 Rebecca rated it really liked it

4.5 stars! I really like this book! It is definitely my favorite in the series so far. The end was so sad, it had me in tears! Such a good love story.

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Feb 26, 2010 Felicia (Ferishia) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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WOW! Another outstanding book in the series! LoTU gets better with each book. I wasn't sure what to expect from Aeron possessed by the demon Wrath and Olivia the fallen angel. Factor in what happens to Legion, and this is a definite must read. I found several laugh-out-loud parts, which is always a good thing. I cannot wait for the next book! ...more

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Jun 15, 2010 Rachel-RN rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2012

Good setup for next book (Gideon) and a hint at Paris's. I was surprised at the ending, didn't see that coming. The war continues, more things are learned. I really would like to read Cameo's and Torin's story(or stories); very curious how Showalter would work with that one. ...more

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