Review: Dark Lycan – Christine Feehan

The erotic, gripping series that has defined an entire genre” (J. R. Ward) continues as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan links the fates of two strangers bound by a secret in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains… 

Tatijana of the Dragonseekers spent centuries encased in ice with her sister, trapped in limbo between life and death, never speaking to a soul other than those who tormented her. Now, she has been freed from her frozen prison by an unknown descendent. Awakened in human form, Tatijana yearns to explore the modern world in which she now lives—a world with more mysteries than she is prepared for.

Fenris Dalka has returned to the Carpathian Mountains after a long absence to be with his brother. He is scarred by centuries of battle, and every hard-won victory. But the real reason for his return home could prove deadly if discovered by the wrong man—or woman. Upon his arrival, he is compelled by a beautiful and enigmatic stranger who carries the scent of fresh earth, of forest, of the night itself.

In time Tatijana and Fenris will discover all that unites them—their secrets and pasts, their predators, and the hot flush of passion that stirs their souls. Yet just as surely, seduced into the silvery darkness of a full-moon night, they’ll also discover everything ancient and evil that exists to destroy them.

Series: Carpathian #24
Release Date: September 3, 2013
Publisher: Berkley
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Sheri
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Dark Lycan is the twenty fourth book in the Carpathian series, and it is definitely set up as a stand alone. Christine Feehan does an excellent job giving enough description and information that a new to the series reader could easily enjoy this book.

Tatijana was held prisoner for centuries so she greedily explores the modern world and on one of her forays into the world she meets her lifemate, her one and only soul mate Fenris “Fen” Dalka. She doesn’t want a lifemate, because she views it as taking her freedom away, yet she quickly falls for Fen. I loved her for her ability to defend herself, and her strength and the way she enhances everything that Fen does.

Fenris Dalka easily recognizes Tatijana as his lifemate, but doesn’t want to claim her because his very existence would put her in danger. The idea of these two strong characters both not wanting to be bonded yet realizing that they need each other and the struggles they go through while fighting outside influences gave this book a depth that I immensely enjoyed.

My only complaint with this story was that it ended with unfinished storylines that I was dying to follow. They’ll pick up in the next book and I will be anxiously awaiting the next book. Ms. Feehan does a beautiful job of both wrapping up the main storyline while hooking us on to the storyline that will continue with the next book and I admire her ability to do so.

I highly recommend this story, Ms. Feehan does another excellent job with this Carpathian story and I urge all of her fans to run out and buy this book. I also think this is the perfect book for a new reader to pick up and enter this wonderful world.