They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him. My thoughts:
This book kept my attention right from the start. I happen to be fascinated by biblical stories, and the signaling of the end of the world tends to fascinate me for some morbid reason. In the hands of a skilled author such as Larissa Ione, it's quite a wild and intense ride.
Ares is your typical warrior: fearless, strong, and removed emotionally from others. His unusual response to Cara, a mere human woman who holds the key to salvation, baffles and frustrates him. His goal is to keep the world from ending, and he doesn't have time, nor the desire, to care for another. Cara has always felt separated from others, even her own family. She's not used to trusting another, but she must trust Ares to keep her safe, even if he is a huge, irritating jerk.
I enjoyed their dynamic, the fact that they confound each other. Their awakening feelings amidst such chaos is rewarding to watch, and gives them both something to fight for. I liked how Larissa added an edge of danger to Cara's and Ares' desire for each other. There was a strong and believable element of violence that enhanced their attraction, and was - whew! - undeniably hot. And it worked. I felt their desperation and need, and it was a palpable, breathing thing.
Cara's ability and unique affinity for animals added an intriguing element to the storyline. I love animals, so this was fun to see how it was worked into the story.
I found the creative history of the Four Horseman fascinating and ripe with possibilities for the future stories. Larissa left us with so many nuggets of "what if" that I cannot wait to discover just what they might be. I also loved that we got to re-visit with beloved characters from the Demonica series. I get attached to characters, so seeing the again was a treat.
I don't wish to give anything away here, and I cannot do a better job of expressing the awesomeness of this book as some of the other bloggers have so eloquently done, but suffice it to say, you will be on the edge of your seat reading this book. Even when you know what's going to happen, you can't help but hold your breath and curse Larissa for tying you in wonderful, emotional knots. Dread and hope war with each other, and you're utterly engaged in this story. I'm really excited to read the next thrilling installment of this brand-new series.
Rating: **** out of *****Labels: contest, Larissa Ione
posted by Stacy~ at 4/15/2011 06:55:00 AM
Great review sweets. I could really tell that you enjoy the book! :D
byI would stalk you if it was my last day Lol :-) great review my love bug! Xoxo
byI would probably go to Disney with the family n have lots of sex
byHollybwright at comcast dot net
Everyone is saying fantastic things about Eternal Rider, I would love to read it, thank you for the giveaway Stacy!!
byIf it was my last day on Earth, I would go and say goodbye to my best friends and spend my last day with my family. Would love to go with the memories we made :-)
stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com
I'd get with my family and just be! Oh yeah, chocolate in massive quantities.
byvsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm so looking forward to this series! Your review only whet my appetite even more! :)
byIf it was my last day on earth, ould it sound unrealistic to say I would read my whole TBR-pile? lol
Only joking, I would spend it of course with my family (and the having lots of sex someone else mentioned above isn't too bad either).
Thank you for the giveaway!
My last day on earth would be to lay in my pile of books and mourn the loss of them...lol...loved your review..can't wait to read Eternal Rider..it's in my TBR pile.
bykoonie2888(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wow now that's a hard question. I would spend a passionate day with my fiance, followed by a dinner at our favorite restaurant and I would end the night by a Montreal Canadiens game in the very first row (somethig I already wanted to do, but could never afford)
byThanks for the giveaway ^^
Glad you enjoyed the book!
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I would chase JR Ward down and get her to tell me how Qhuinn and Blay will end up together. After all, it's my last day...surely she'll take pity on me.
byjoderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
I would NOT go to work and then spend time snuggling up with my family!
byThank you! mmafsmith(at)gmail(dot)com
I would spend the day with my family at an amusement park, so I could fill my last day with as much joy as possible.
bymarieimy (at) gmail (dot) com
If it was my last day on earth I'd spend it doing anything I darned well wanted to do, including eating some fabulous meals, spending time with loved ones, and having as much fun as I could.
byBarbed1951 at aol dot com
Great review hon. I am so with you. There aren't enough words to describe how great the book this is. You don't have to enter me in the giveaway, but for the question nonetheless, I would read a favorite book, hang with friends and family and try to lose my virginity. Oh yes, I went there LOL! Thanks for the great review hon :)
byHang out with my family and eat whatever I want.
bybacchus76 at myself dot com
Chocolate....family....and do all kinds of things I'm not supposed to....not in that exact order but yea.....I'd go out with a big BANG!!!!
byblazesandbubbles AT gmail DOT com
readingwithbakingoddess.blogspot.com
If it was my last day on Earth, I would spend it with those I love. Just have a good day full of happiness of laughter. I'd tell everyone all they meant to me and that I would put in a good word for them and be waiting on the other side for them when their day came to join me many years from now.
byLadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com
24 hours is not enough time but I'd spend it at home with my honey, my Kindle and lots of brownies (and a couple of phone calls to my dad and my best friends).
byThanks for a chance to win this book - I'm a big Demonica fan.
jen at delux dot com
What a great giveaway thank you so much I can't wait to read this book! I think I would spend it with my mom and my kittys they are all I have. I would love to read my favorite book on my to read pile I love reading.
bytishajean@ charter.net
I'd spend it with my family.
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So sorry I missed the contest, but had to comment. Your review was very good. The Four Horsemen have been the basis for a plethora of books and even movies down through the years, and this author has taken a subject that is often misused and abused and done so well with it. But then again, this author writes everything well, IMHO.
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