***5 ‘So. Damn. Good’ Stars***
Actually this book, and series as a whole, deserves more than 5 stars. It was dark, decadent, sensuous, sinful and brutal and yet held such beauty despite, or because of, theses excesses that it sunk it’s greedy claws into me and I couldn’t put it down. I was absolutely hooked and needed to find out how all the pieces would fall into place but more importantly I simply needed to spend as much time as I could with this cast of characters. They got under my skin and I dare say into my heart with each turn of the page as I started to question who the real Masters and Monsters were.
Things start off right where Isadora ended and Thanos is on the chopping block, in more ways than one. Blessed with panty melting good looks, he’s as arrogant as they come and yet after a series of events feels more the monster than ever before. I loved Thano’s cocky nature and then finding out about his life before being turned and what it truly meant for him to be Eton’s first sired, I couldn’t help but adore him. He’s had to do as he promised for centuries and lock away his own needs, but with their lives on the line he finds that some things never die.
Paris, the youngest and softest, at least on the surface, of his friends is trying to hold to his sanity as he is thrust into the world of vampires. He’s so twisted around that it appears he will completely splinter from the stress. But after spending time in the dark with one of the vampires he discovers a strength he never knew he possessed. I swear I thought Paris would lose it numerous times, but through his compassionate nature he finds the strength to look beyond his fear and reach out to find the heart of a monster who believes he doesn’t have one.
Paris and Thanos probably have the sweetest relationship of them all, and that’s saying something considering the situation, but the connection between them is potent and with time running out the need to dive in is put into overdrive. The sexual tension is intense and despite everything going on around them a connection is made that if they can take a moment to explore it, it could turn into something life changing.
And as with the previous books the other colorful characters are never in the shadows. We are continually updated with what they are all going through as they deal with not only the changes going on in their personal relationships but the impending implosion of their way of life. I won’t deny that Alasdair, Leo and Vasilios are my favorites, the sexual chemistry between them is off the charts and watching as the dynamic of their relationship changes and grows is pure entertainment. But that doesn’t diminish what occurs between Isadora, Elias and Diomêdês. The fight for dominance, for the upper hand between Elias and Diomêdês is a sight to see, as is watching Isadora sooth both of their beasts.
But while they are all navigating their new relationships, death is looming like the Sword of Damocles over their heads. I must say that I’ve loved the twists and turns of this story. One second you truly believe that the end is near and then Ms. Frank tosses in a little twist and while you’re relieved that things go the way you were hoping, you realize that it will probably be short lived. I’ve loved how the culture and mores of everyday life of ancient Greece was intertwined with the story as well as the capricious nature of the Greek Gods. And as everything came to a head and the final blow was struck I have to say that I am thoroughly satisfied. That epilogue was brilliant and I must give Ms. Frank major kudos for what it because I didn’t see it coming, but loved it even as it left me aching for more.
As this is the final book in the Masters Among Monsters series(and please, please do NOT start with Thanos, you must start with Alasdair), I find it to be a bittersweet farewell because Alasdair was my very first book by Ella Frank and I was hooked from the very start. The prose, the storyline, and the characters were all so well crafted it was hard to put down and I hate that I have to say goodbye, though I have already put the request out there for more: I begged Ms. Frank prettily and asked for it with Vasilios on top *BSEG* But at least I have the books as well as the audiobooks, so will be able to hang out with/lust after these amazing characters whenever I desire.
~ Copy received from Social Butterfly PR & reviewed voluntarily ~
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Epic ending for a fantastic series! Ella Frank never let's you down!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
Thanos Agapiou. He has always been an extremely handsome vampire, but after being disfigured by Elias, he has retreated into his own world away from his Ancient and everyone he holds dear. Enter Paris Antoniou who has no idea how he has entered into the lair of these intimidating creatures. Paris finds himself strangely drawn to Thanos no matter his appearance, but he does not yet know the power that is inside him, but he will.The Masters Among Monsters series must be read in order --- and I fully enjoyed the history, storyline and the hot Vampires and the men sent by the Gods to destroy them. Ella Frank never disappoints in her stellar writing. 5 big stars!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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