Alyn's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 5 Stars 
 I have been chomping at the bit waiting for this book to arrive in my in-box for review. The long awaited 12th installment of Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed series is well worth waiting for. Edge of Dawn takes place two decades after Darker after Midnight. First Dawn, the name given to the day that the Breeds became known to the humans they lived among, a day that changed everything forever. That was the day that the warriors of the Breed were forced to become diplomats and spread across the globe for the sake of their kind. The GNC (Global Nation's Council) was formed of equal members both Breed and human world leaders, as a way to balance the laws that govern both. 
 Since that day, the Breed Warriors of The Order and their mates have watched their children grow to become strong and dedicated like them. Mira, the adopted child of Nikolai and Renata, is one of the only human fighters in The Order. A Breedmate with a talent for showing the future through her eyes, Mira is out for blood and often finds herself in trouble for conduct unbecoming. Growing up, she had always had one true friend that was always there for her. Kellan Archer was her partner, her friend, her love. A love that was stolen from her by human rebels when he was killed in an explosion the very same day they took the most intimate step to express their true feelings for one another. Kellan may have died that day, but her love for him never would. 
 Following her instincts to find the rebels responsible, Mira finds herself standing in front of Rooster, a no good piece of trash that always seems to be in the middle of things. When Mira decides to vent her anger at him with the help of two daggers, she finds herself at the mercy of Lucan Thorne, leader of The Order, and the Breed who can take her off duty for good. As expected, Mira is pulled from her assignment only to be given the equivalent of babysitting duty for a human who needs an escort to the upcoming Peace Summit. Jeremy Ackmeyer, the world's new boy genius, is afraid of his own shadow and now Mira is stuck with him for days while driving him to the summit. Arriving at her assignment, Mira is shocked when all Hell breaks loose and she finds herself captive to the very rebels she was trying to find. 
 Bowman is a beautifully conflicted soldier that wants to do right by Mira. He knows if he keeps her with the rebels, he is keeping her from her family. If he lets her go, he risks hurting her even more than he already has. His fears of telling the truth are compounded by the fallout of the botched kidnapping. Why was Mira there when they abducted Ackmeyer? He had tried for years to avoid her and now he is not only responsible for one kidnapping but two. Hurt and confused, Mira is surprised when she wakes up to find herself captive by the rebel leader himself, Bowman. What surprises her even more, Bowman is Breed and a Breed that she knows. When he explains the reasons for Jeremy Ackmeyer's abduction and why the rebels do what they do, Mira finds herself at a loss for words. What if she was wrong all along? As the conspiracy slowly unfolds before her, betrayal is in the midst and the rebels are now accused of murder. Mira doesn't understand Bowman's actions and knows the rebels are innocent. She can fix this if only the truth was known. When she finds out the truth behind her heartache her gift of foresight becomes the reason for her pain and Mira will stop at nothing to prove to Bowman and to herself that they can change their fate. 
 Lucan is fuming at the disaster unfolding before him. Kidnappings, murder, and now a new enemy, Opus Nostrum with a weapon that can wipe the Breeds from existence as they know it. Not knowing who to trust, he has no choice but to assemble The Order for the upcoming Peace Summit and show the humans that they have nothing to fear. 
 Unfortunately for the Breeds, they have much to fear. Jeremy Ackmeyer was definitely a genius. Such a genius that he created the technology to liquefy ultra violet light. Now that the truth is out, and The Order's enemy has been named, they need to figure out just who is behind the conspiracy. After losing one of his own, and watching hearts shatter, he wanted answers. Willing to stop at nothing to protect the ones he loves, Lucan and The Order soon realize that the discovery of this new enemy is just the beginning. 
 Edge of Dawn is a sensual thriller that proves love and passion can overcome fate. Little Mira is all grown up and won't take no for an answer when it comes to getting what she wants. She is determined to find answers about the loss of her Kellan and when those answers are right in front of her, she refuses to let them go. Her strength is simply stunning as she fights for her lost love and is willing to lay her life on the line for another chance at her destiny. Mira gives everything, including her sight, to prove her love is true and the passion she shares with that love is nothing short of beautiful. 
 Lara Adrian once again engulfs her readers in a world or Breed loyalty, fierce passion and emotional overload. Even twenty years later, all of the Breeds make an appearance and we now see hints of what may come in the future. The children of The Order are all grown up and are following in the footsteps of their warrior fathers or following the path their fathers wish for them (rather reluctantly). Nathan, the hunter child that was saved in the last book, is as fierce a warrior as any. His dedication to Mira and his lost friend Kellan is admirable. When he goes on assignment trying to find Mira after the kidnapping, I found myself laughing so hard I almost peed myself after a beautiful girl kissed him instead of fighting him. The dumbfounded reaction he had, makes me wonder if we will find out more in the future. The complexity of the plot will leave you stunned to say the least and in my case, left wondering what will happen next. The possibilities are endless and I can't wait to find out. With a new enemy introduced, and some new secrets revealed, I guarantee you will be begging for more. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.