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 So...what to say...I liked it alot but didn't love it. 
 There were parts that, to be truthful, I found myself skimming (like the whole serial killer/ de la Cruz thing...didn't add anything for me) and parts I reread because I found inconsistencies. And, it felt like a V book rather than a Payne book. Don't get me wrong, I loves me some V but at times I was wondering where Payne was (reminded me of poor Phury...he was left out of his own book a lot too). 
 That being said, I loved Payne & Manny...she has spunk and I think the WARDen can take that to the next level in future books as she fights side by side with the brothers and it'll be interesting to see if he continues to stay young and strong thanks to her "glow". I think that Xcor & his bastards will prove entertaining in the future. And, can I tell you that my love for Butch grew 100% after what he was willing to do for his best friend. He was uncomfortable and had a very heavy heart, but he still did what V wanted...and did it with thought and care. My heart broke for Jane when he handed her that gym bag! My heart bled for Qhuinn & Blay over and over! I was impressed with Sax and his realistic view on his relationship with Blay as well. 
 And my heart lept when my Rhage was more concerned with his brother's injuries than his own...but that was probably just of interest to me!! 
 I'll probably read it again soon and, who knows, maybe I'll love it more the second time but for now I say it was good but doesn't make it to into my top 3 BDB fav books.