Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley ColeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Honestly, the best book I have read so far this year.
Such well crafted and vivid characters. Kresley cole had whetted our appetite with hints of this story every since the first book of the IAD series, a Hunger Like No Other. It has taken 11 books for her to finally get the story out. And boy, she doesn't disappoint.
This story features a hero darker than that from any of her previous books. This follows the recent trend of paranormal romance books featuring dark, haunted and scarred heroes. Notably from the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Larissa Ione's Demonica, etc etc.
But I daresay that Kresley Cole did better in this book than any of the other authors have managed in crafting a believable romance between a heroine and the dark, dark hero.
Dreams of a Dark Warrior narrates the 'thousand year' romance between the antagonistically immature Regin, and Berserker reincarnate Declan Chase/Aidan the Fierce. Regin is one spunky character capable of uttering the most inappropriate comments that greatly lightens the mood of the book. She's the strong, arrogant and utterly fearless female warrior that can only be one of Kresley Cole's creations.
Kresley Cole was very brave to add such a dark intensity to Regin and Chase's interactions (people who has read the book will understand what I am talking about). Many people would probably Chase's treatment of Regin a turnoff, but in this case, I think it worked very well because it helps to emphasize Chase's internal struggles later on. It was these scenes that left me cringing with horror and heartache and sympathy all at the same time.
This is one powerful romance. In the course of one book, one manages to feel sorrow, joy, pain, humor, sympathy. Most importantly, the romance was believable, as both Regin and Chase fit together so well. I perceive no age problems, and their love is made genuine by the thousand year experience. In my opinion, Kresley Cole's best work so far yet.
A must read for all paranormal romance fans.
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