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A mage and a warrior must see beyond their facades and embrace the bond that links their souls in this powerful Carpathian novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. At any other time, Julija Brennan would find solace in the quiet of the Sierra Mountains, but now the mage is in the race of her life. Having broken free from her controlling family, Julija's attempts to warn the Carpathians of the coming threat has failed and put a target on her back--and those who hunt show more her are close behind... After centuries locked away in a monastery in the Carpathian Mountains, Isai Florea can't believe he's finally found his lifemate--the missing half of his soul. The second he sees Julija his world blazes with color. But despite their explosive connection Julija rebels against what she sees as Isai's intent to control her and rejects the bond that would prevent him from becoming a monster. As their unfulfilled bond continues to call to them both, Julija and Isai aim to complete the task that brought them together. They are used to facing danger alone, but now the mage and the ancient warrior must learn how to rely on each other in order to stop a plot that threatens all Carpathians... show lessTags
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This is one of my favorite Carpathian books in a long time. I actually liked that when Julija initially rejected Isai he accepted it! Hallelujah! Finally! I love those alpha men and it always bothered me in previous books when they didn't accept their mates initial refusals. I love this couple, I love their rocky start and how it blossomed into an incredibly supported team.
Julija has endured unimaginable mental and physical abuse her entire life but never gave up her inner light. While her trust issues almost breaks them in the beginning Isai's strength of character, honor, compassion, and unwillingness to accept less than he deserves wins her in the end.
This is a great addition to the Carpathian series, adding new characters both good show more and bad to keep driving this series forward.
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Julija has endured unimaginable mental and physical abuse her entire life but never gave up her inner light. While her trust issues almost breaks them in the beginning Isai's strength of character, honor, compassion, and unwillingness to accept less than he deserves wins her in the end.
This is a great addition to the Carpathian series, adding new characters both good show more and bad to keep driving this series forward.
More of my reviews can be found at https://wyldheartreads.wordpress.com/ show less
Dark Illusion
Dark (Carpathians), Book 29
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series
The Characters:
Julija Brennan:
Isai Florea:
Barnabas, Anatolli (Julija’s father), Belle, Blue, Comet, Phaedra
The Story:
I used to adore Christine Feehan’s writing, the last few years however, I've found it repetitive and unnecessarily long. This book is no exception. While she creates beautiful, vivid images with her words I could do with a few less of them. The story, when you trim off the excess, was really good. Julija was trying to find a destroy a book created by Xavier and last seen with Isai’s brother. I will admit Isai’s behavior at the beginning of the book had me ready to quit but I’m glad I held on. I like him and Julija show more together.
The Random Thoughts:
I listed to this on CD and missed the ability to speed up the dialogue.
3.25 Stars show less
Dark (Carpathians), Book 29
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series
The Characters:
Julija Brennan:
Isai Florea:
Barnabas, Anatolli (Julija’s father), Belle, Blue, Comet, Phaedra
The Story:
I used to adore Christine Feehan’s writing, the last few years however, I've found it repetitive and unnecessarily long. This book is no exception. While she creates beautiful, vivid images with her words I could do with a few less of them. The story, when you trim off the excess, was really good. Julija was trying to find a destroy a book created by Xavier and last seen with Isai’s brother. I will admit Isai’s behavior at the beginning of the book had me ready to quit but I’m glad I held on. I like him and Julija show more together.
The Random Thoughts:
I listed to this on CD and missed the ability to speed up the dialogue.
3.25 Stars show less
This is a solid entry in the Dark series. New forms of old enemies emerge, and another ancient finds his lifemate.
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Christine Feehan is the author of over 40 books including Dark Wolf, Dark Blood, and Earth Bound. She writes numerous series including Dark, Drake Sisters, Ghostwalkers, Leopard, Sea Haven, Carpathian, and The Shadow Series. She also wrote a manga comic, Dark Hunger, which was released in October 2007. Dark Prince won three Paranormal Excellence show more Awards in Romantic Literature in 1999. She has received seven more for her other books. She also won two Golden Leaf Awards, the Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine for Contemporary New Reality, the 2004 RIO Award of Excellence, and the Borders 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. Her titles often appear on The New York Times Bestseller List. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Dark Illusion
- People/Characters
- Isai Florea; Julija Brennan
- Dedication
- For my grandson. James Clarke, with love.
- First words
- Julija Brennon linked her fingers behind her head and gazed up at her unimpeded view of the stars.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He didn't tell her until much, much later that the meeting hadn't been scheduled until very late in the night.
- Original language
- English
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- Members
- 281
- Popularity
- 114,803
- Reviews
- 4
- Rating
- (4.20)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 16
- ASINs
- 4
