Lover At Last Review

Sorry, I forgot to add this post before the last one...

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.

My Take:

5 Stars

Would I recommend this to others: Yes

Appropriate for 14 and under:  No

Language and Sexual Content:  VERY strong on both counts

I have to be honest and say that this book was a little uncomfortable for me to read.  I don't have anything against the gay community, but I have to admit that I didn't necessarily enjoy reading about it (skipped over a lot of these uncomfortable scenes).  So why did I give this book 5 stars?  Let me explain.

Qhuinn has quickly become one of my favorite of the characters in these books.  Why?  Because he's the most misunderstood, he's extremely hard on himself, and he's an outcast in so many ways.  I honestly wanted to see him happy and in love, even if it was with a man.  I loved the storyline and how things are corrected for him in his life.  His struggles were very hard to read, for example with Layla and him trying to conceive.  I'm pregnant now, so this part was very emotional.  I've also had miscarriages, so it brought feelings and emotions back to the surface.  In the end though, Ms. Ward pulled out all the stops and made Qhuinn's happy ever after.  Because I love this series and the characters so much, I finished this book and I will continue to read the rest of them.  I also can't wait to see where she takes things, what with all the new twists in the story and new characters!

***I'm not going to post an up next, as I got out of sequence.  Please see previous post for this.***