WOW! I was not sure how I was going to like this book but now that I literally just finished reading it, I have to say it was beyound my expectations. Dae's story is amazing, her transition from slave to Magnus' Handmaiden is very well writen. The story line was great, I never got bored, The sex was HOT, the other story lines were also great. GREAT BOOK!!!!!! ( )

Great story about Magnus and Daenaira. She has been held as a slave for 8 years and suddenly out of the blue, guards show up and whisk her away to the Sanctuary. She has been abused and does not trust anyone. Magnus has no idea that she has gone through such torture, he simply wants a new handmaiden and the Gods sent him Dae. The relationship between the two of them is intense and very detailed. An additional plot about someone trying to take over the Sanctuary is also included, I think just the relationship aspect would have been enough. It was that good. But, the possible downfall of the Sanctuary was also very good and just added to the story. J. Frank is one of my favorite authors. Her writing is just plain good. I really liked this book and loved all the characters. J. Frank doesn't just give you tidbits of each character of importance, she gives you great details so you can understand why they do or say the things they do. I think that is another one of the reasons I like her writing so much. ( )

I love this series. I enjoy it more and more with each book. This one is about the highest priest of the Shadowdwellers and how he learns to trust again. Of course there is a lot of sword fighting and sex too. That helps. I really liked his partner. She was a slave and he "bought" her to become his handmaiden. Handmaiden's are the priests right hand. She has trust problems too, since she was a slave for most of her life. But she is very strong and intelligent and knows just what her priest needs. Next one comes out in January. I am looking forward to it. ( )