Review: The King – JR Ward

J.R. Ward’s # 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.

Long live the King…

After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle–with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything–and everyone–at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response–or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out… or tortured legacy take over?

Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood #12
Release Date: April 1st 2014
Publisher: by Penguin Group (USA)
Source: Amazon, via my own wallet
Reviewer: Shannon
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

This installment in the Black Dagger Brotherhood started out slowly for me. Too many other characters and their storylines took away from Wrath and Beth. But from the midpoint on, I was enraptured with the story and didn’t want to put it down.

I thought JR Ward did a fantastic job of putting together a story for a couple that already had their HEA. The stress of Wrath’s position was wrecking havoc on their relationship, before Beth’s biological clock ticking, but what they struggled, fought and talked with one another until they realized what was important…their love for each other.

My favorite part of the story: Lassiter, Google and an Elvis costume. Vegas couldn’t have done it better.

Lots of secondary storylines involving Assail and Sol (loved them), Trez and Selena (WTF IS going on there?), iAm, Trez, and Shadow executioner, s’Ex (his story is going to be interesting). These storylines weave through Wrath and Beth’s although none of them are connected to what was happening, with the exception of Layla and Xcor.

Kayla and Xcor frustrate me. I don’t think she could be that naive about Xcor and his intentions. The fact that she’s basically led the Band of Bastards leader to the brotherhood backdoor (and got away with it) left me scratching my head. I know she thinks she’s helping the brotherhood, but I think she’s going to incite something very bad, very soon.

Despite the slow start, I loved the book. I’m sad that I finished and must wait a year for more. LONG LIVE THE KING!!!