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Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11)

J.R. Ward

Start date: November 1, 2013

Finish date: November 30, 2013

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Apr 08, 2013 Naomi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Wow! What a story!!
I have fallen even more in love with Qhuinn & couldn't have wished for a better outcome for him! ...more

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May 19, 2013 KarenF rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal, romance, urban-fantasy, kindle

A lot of three star reads are books where the book is just fine. Nothing really wrong with it, nothing really memorable either, a pleasant but ultimately forgettable read. This one is more that it averages 4 because there were some things I really liked and some things that made me want to throw things.

First, what didn't work for me. The brand name dropping. Honest to dog is she getting product placement $$$ for this. I almost started this review saying that as I drove my Mazda home I thought a A lot of three star reads are books where the book is just fine. Nothing really wrong with it, nothing really memorable either, a pleasant but ultimately forgettable read. This one is more that it averages 4 because there were some things I really liked and some things that made me want to throw things.

First, what didn't work for me. The brand name dropping. Honest to dog is she getting product placement $$$ for this. I almost started this review saying that as I drove my Mazda home I thought about what I would say about his book that I read on my Amazon kindle. Once in my house, I opened my Kenmore refrigerator, got a Blue Moon and sat down with my MacBook Pro to write my review (what can I say, my life is more low rent than the BDB). So, that's annoying but I can live with it. Same with the faux "rap speak" of the BDB. Yes, it's been there since the beginning. For some reason it annoys me more now.

Those were minor annoyances though. What really, really bugged me was all the casual misogyny. Every female who isn't one of her heroines (or being set up to be a heroine) is dismissed as barely human. They're just things to fuck and then move on. It's a wicked Madonna/whore element (especially since so many Ward heroines are virgins) that sticks in my craw. I find she doesn't do it as much in the Fallen Angels series and oddly, I think I'm starting to like that one better.

So that said, what did I like? The story. I've decided that instead of romance I'm better off approaching these a Crazy Vampire Soap Opera. And for me that approach works. I'm wrapped up in what's going on with the Band of Bastards and the fight for the kingship. I liked Layla's story and was happy for her to be finally really coming into her own. The shadows are intriguing and what's going on with their Queen and Trez's summons.

As for the romance, it was OK. The sex was hot, I'll give it that. I'm glad for Blay & Qhinn. But they had so many issues that could have been settled with a conversation and one statement (view spoiler). So that's not my favorite trope. I also think it was a cop out not to have any pushback about a gay relationship from what is essentially a very traditional society. But I guess the whole Brotherhood has always been kind of homoerotic (the village people outfits and naked initiation ceremonies, c'mon) so it makes sense.

So, it all evens out to 3 stars. I'll keep reading, as I said the story does still capture me. I just need to make sure I'm in a mood to tolerate the other stuff when I do. ...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Robin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11) by J.R. Ward

The Warden doesn't disappoint with this book! I have been waiting, rather impatiently for this book for a very long time! I wasn't disappointed & was really happy to have a major author finally add a gay couple to a series! I've been cheering for Qhinn & Blay from the beginning & was almost crushed when Quinn hooked up with Layla. I thought ohhh shit here it goes their relationship just tanked! :( Talk about sad...but, to my surprise they made a go of it & Blay finally got the man of his ...more

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