Series: Bloodwite, #4
Traits & Tropes: antihero; redemption arc
Publication Date: 08.03.21
Genre/Setting: Contemporary/Paranormal; Stone Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
Heat Level: 2
Rating: 5/5
The Assassin's Redemption: Rowan Morley is the most lethal of the two original cursed families and, given the fact that he was once very close to killing his own sister-in-law, Alessandra, his welcome in Stone Haven isn’t exactly a warm one. He doesn’t really understand why since Alessandra is Cheld, the vampire hunting enemies of his people for centuries. Rowan has been protecting his brothers for centuries and he won’t stop now. Even when Rowan is utterly disarmed by Shayla Foster, Alessandra’s friend, he knows he must still do exactly as he has done for his entire life: anything necessary to protect his brothers.
This wound up being such a sweet redemption story with a true antihero. Though his actions may have been reprehensible at times, Rowan truly had a good heart, and his only intentions were to protect his family. I loved how Shayla saw right through his cold façade to how vulnerable and loving he could truly be and to how much he craved love and companionship. These two seemed to ground each other and bring out the best in each other. Shayla’s belief in Rowan leant him the strength to do and be better and that was very endearing to me. I also enjoyed the reconciliation between Rowan and his brothers, and his character growth was very well-done, especially for a fairly short book. I’m sad to see this series end and that we don’t get a full book for Drake and Laria, but their story may just entice me to try Kindle Vella.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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