Shadow (New Species, #9) in Laurann Dohner

Jun 20, 2012 Ashen rated it it was amazing

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Well, I don't know about everyone else, but I loved this book. Beauty was awesome- the right blend of quiet and strength. And for some reason, I don't know why, I have discovered an obsession for Leo. I really don't know why, since he is only mentioned about three times in this book, but I adore him. He is mine, do you hear me? He. Is. Mine.
Valiant has warned them sternly to avoid this area. He keeps them in control for the most part. Leo is also good with intimidation. He’s a wild bastard thou Well, I don't know about everyone else, but I loved this book. Beauty was awesome- the right blend of quiet and strength. And for some reason, I don't know why, I have discovered an obsession for Leo. I really don't know why, since he is only mentioned about three times in this book, but I adore him. He is mine, do you hear me? He. Is. Mine.
Valiant has warned them sternly to avoid this area. He keeps them in control for the most part. Leo is also good with intimidation. He’s a wild bastard though.”
“Who is Leo? Is he a danger?”
“Another feline. He won’t come after the Gift. I’d worry more about him playing pranks but he’s got heart. He’s sane but doesn’t follow rules. He enjoys giving the officers headaches.”
Ok, and maybe its the fact he has a tail. How cool is that? We finally have a species with a tail. Almost like Valiant, but not quite as crazy. And he's single! Or was- mine now...

It definitely took some surprising turns for me, but I really enjoyed it. Beauty was quite lucky with the man she was gifted to, so I understand she was not quite like Tiny or Half-pint which is disappointing because I really enjoyed reading about a Gift female. Doesn't seem likely Tiny and Half-pint will get a book :( Maybe a different Gift female? Though I don't think we've heard of may others. Maybe a Gift with a Task force guy? That'd be a cool twist :D

I was slightly happy that Moon's book was next [loved him ever since Slade] but I thought it wouldn't be as intense as the others because of how relaxed he is. Hah, well that's all ruined now. Can't wait for his book. Being shot with a dart that practically turns them feral? Didn't see that one coming. Moon promises to be interesting.

Perhaps after Moon she will do Ven. I hope so, his story seems like it will be very interesting. Then Jericho? I really want to read his book too. I'd also want her to do Leo- but that would mean giving him up to a Species or human and there is no way I'm doing that.

Why is it when I finally decide to hate someone in her books she makes them seem not that bad? Looks like there is a lot more to Kit than we thought. Someone has some hidden issues. But she's still not well liked by me- Obsidian is my second favorite male and he was clearly taken when she hit on him. Ven was annoying until we learned his story. Kit's story might be really sad, but she's still a bit of a bitch. Gonna have to work hard LD to make me like her.

Moon can't come out fast enough. No release date for it yet- damn. Soon hopefully. I'm dying to see how and who solves the drug problem. I thought a doctor at first, but probably not. The girls are already taken, right? Trisha and Ali. Maybe a Species? Maybe a human? Who knows? It will have to come put quickly so when can find out- and get our next NS hit *hint hint* ...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Shannon (Savhage Temptrest) rated it really liked it

Laurann Dohner has done it again with this kick-a$$ novel based in her New Species series.

We finally get a love story between two New Species as all the males usually prefer human women and the female New Species normally don't want to settle down. Enter Shadow, a New Species male who is on the outskirts of his new found civilization and who is haunted by his past in the Mercile labs, and then there is Beauty, a New Species Gift female who's own past captivity with her "master" has left her lone ...more

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Jul 25, 2014 Denise rated it it was amazing

I just love Beauty and Shadow! they were so sweet and just....innocent. And I'm especially loving the new intro of Leo. he's a character I can't wait to read more about! ...more

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May 31, 2012 Ruth marked it as to-read

I can't wait to read Shadow's book. I heard on Laurann's blog that Shadow will be with Beauty (a gift female). Both have been hurt and it will be great to read how each of them overcome their insecurities. ...more

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