Again with the culture of these vampires! I really love how much Ward submerges us into their world. This book really speaks to their culture and to their brotherhood. 
 The previous book do show you the solidarity these warriors have with one another but I think Z's book really brings it home. Not only is Z more of an outsider but it seems most of the other Brothers are slightly afraid of him because of his darker nature. 
 Z is, of course, wounded. What series would be complete without the most wounded of the bunch. And yet Z is heartbreakingly sweet and gentle with Bella and clearly worried over what a male such as himself could bring down on such a respectable female. Sure Z lashes out more than once but we get to hear/read his story and we learn what this male has endured and what it has done to him on the inside. 
 There is one scene with him in the shower cleaning himself that made me want to cry for this big male and I think speaks to exactly why Z is the way he is. 
 I loved the turn around in Z and the gentle presence of Bella in his life. 
 Wonderful story and great ending.