Author: Kira Brady
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Deadglass #2
Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages
Publication: May 7, 2013 by Zebra
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Grace Mercer’s unmatched wraith-killing ability made her the unofficial defender of a city shattered by supernatural catastrophe. So there’s no way she’ll allow the new regent of Seattle’s most powerful dragon shifter clan to “protect” her from a vicious evil stalking the ruined streets—and keep her from the freedom she’s risked everything to earn.
Leif’s science-honed instincts tell him Grace is the key to keeping shifters and humans safe. But helping this wary fighter channel her untapped power is burning away the dragon’s sensual self-control and putting a crucial alliance at risk. Soon the only chance Leif and Grace will have to save their world will be a dangerously fragile link that could forever unite their souls…or consume all in a storm of destruction.
I read a lot of paranormal romance novels but it’s rare that
I stick with a series after the first book because the world or leading couple
didn’t make a lasting impression on me. This is not the case with the Deadglass
series. I was so happy when I found out the heroine was going to be Grace
‘Reaper’ Mercer; she definitely stood out from the secondary characters in the
first book, Hearts of Darkness. Hearts of Shadows is the second book in
the Deadglass series, and it picks up six months later with Seattle’s Drekars
(dragon shifters), Kivatis (totem animal shifters), and humans rebuilding after
the Unraveling (Gate of Hell was open). Aptrgangr and
wraiths are loose in Seattle and to make matters worse Kingu, a demi-god is wrecking
havoc everywhere he goes looking for his long lost lover’s heart and the Tablet
of Destiny.
Grace is the type of heroine I always
love reading about, one that is strong, independent, kick-butt, and has the
I-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude. Grace is only human but she battles Aptrgangr and
wraiths daily. She wants to protect those
who can’t protect themselves. Grace had a rough life. Her parents died when she
was young and was left on her own defending/providing for herself on the mean
streets of Seattle. Around that same time,
her situation got worst. Sven Norsgad, a Drekar bound Grace to him as a blood
slave making Grace his personal plaything and fighter. After Sven died, Grace
wasn’t freed but found herself bound to the next Regent, Leif. Grace has a burning hatred for all Drekar after
what Sven put her through, and Leif is no exception. Grace has fortified a wall around herself so
she doesn’t ever get hurt again but the more time she spends with Leif her perspective
starts to change…maybe not all Drekar are bad.
Leif never wanted to be King; he’s the type of person that likes
to work behind the scenes. Leif is a scientist who has been building different structures
and gadgets to help re-establish Seattle. Leif isn’t like most Drekar, he doesn’t
have a thirst for powe, torture people like his brother Sven, or care for
politics. He is kind, intellectual, genuine and passionate. Leif has always
longed for a soul (Drekars are soulless), to find his love, and his one true
match. Leif believe that when his time ends there will be no entry to Valhalla,
but instead just a dark void of nothingness for one needs a soul to enter Odin’s
hall. Leif’s belief changes after meeting Grace, instead he finds hope. He
never met anyone more intriguing, strong and beautiful as Grace in all the
years he’s been alive, and he’s been alive a long, long time. Grace makes him
want more in life and to strive to be a better person, to be the proper king to
his people and human citizens of Seattle.
Hearts of Shadows is
an excellent follow-up to the Deadglass series and in my opinion better than
the first book. I loved how this book picks up directly where readers left off,
and though the leading characters changes in each book…the main story/book arc
is the same. Brady has created a fascinating world with different mythology infused
together, and strong multifaceted characters that make lasting impressions
whether they are primary characters or secondary (Zetain, the female Drekar, or
Thorsson). For those who read the first
book, Hart and Kayla make a short appearance in the bookJ. I highly recommend this
series to all PNR/UR fans. This is a series you don’t want to miss, and definitely
a couple you will love! The ending gives readers an idea of what is in store
for book 3, and I can’t wait…if you think the demi-god Kingu is bad, think again!
I wonder which two characters Brady will pick for the final book, I’m with most
readers and am hoping for Corbette and…Lucia?
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