The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, #4) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Jan 13, 2009 Danielle The Book Huntress rated it it was amazing

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Although The Darkest Whisper wasn't a perfect book, I loved it. This world of the Lords of the Underworld has really grabbed a hold on me.

I wasn't that keen on Sabin's character in the previous books, but I ended up adoring the guy. He's actually got some traits I like in a hero. I respect him for his incredible skill as a warrior and military tactician. I like that he's very focused and determined. He seems to have a sense of honor, for the most part. I turns out he's pretty sentimental about Although The Darkest Whisper wasn't a perfect book, I loved it. This world of the Lords of the Underworld has really grabbed a hold on me.

I wasn't that keen on Sabin's character in the previous books, but I ended up adoring the guy. He's actually got some traits I like in a hero. I respect him for his incredible skill as a warrior and military tactician. I like that he's very focused and determined. He seems to have a sense of honor, for the most part. I turns out he's pretty sentimental about women, and truly loved Darla, his lost love. I liked the way he treated Gwen, like she was important to him, even though he tried to tell himself she was merely a means to an end. I liked that he loved all of her, harpy part included, and strived to see that she was a capable warrior. Sabin was also a good leader. I could see why his men were devoted to him. He made me feel all warm and fuzzy, and it was hard to stay mad at him when he did something I didn't agree with. Because he was so sorry about it, and he thought he was doing the right thing.

As for Gwen, she was a very interesting character. I loved the harpy storyline. I haven't read too many books that had harpies as main characters. I like what Ms. Showalter did with the harpy folklore, making it her own, and giving them particular traits. Gwen showed a lot of growth over the course of this book, finding her inner strength, and learning to be comfortable with who she is. She's still a work in progress, but I think she's a great character. I also liked her sisters, although sometimes they were a bit annoying. I'm glad that Gwen found the inner strength to step out of their shadow, and to be happy with herself; realizing she isn't less than they are.

I loved the romance between Gwen and Sabin. I felt their bond and their chemistry very deeply. I liked how Doubt was afraid of Gwen, and her presence kept him quiet, especially when she became at peace with her inner harpy. I liked that Ms. Showalter let their chemistry build nicely. By the time the love scenes came around, I was like, "Heck Yeah!" Gwen and Sabin turned out to be my second favorite couple after Anya and Lucien.

Being able to catch up with the Lords and Co. and their women since the last book was another part of this book I enjoyed. I like their tight relationship, and the way they joke around with each other, but always have each others' backs. I am very psyched to read the stories of the Lords who haven't had books yet. I think they will be very interesting books.

On the downside, I finished this book last night, and I was so tired, it was hard to keep up with the last part of it. There was so much going on, and it was a little confusing. Despite that fact, I liked the storyline with the kids. That was pretty interesting. Another negative for me is that I don't really find Galen and Stefano to be compelling villains, but I hope that will change with the forthcoming books, or there will be some better villains in the next books. They're mainly just annoying jerks to me. The Hunters get on my nerves, for the most part.

Even though the ending left me confused, and it seemed to go by too quickly, and there were some large loose ends, I can't give this book less than five stars. I just enjoyed too much. There is something very addictive about this series, even though I can see some things that I wish were different (namely the Hunter storyline). I think it's because Gena Showalter does such a great job with paranormal romance, in my opinion. She writes about people who take hold of my interest, she's very funny, the romance steams off the page, and I end up enjoying myself tremendously when I read her books. I love what she's done with the Greek myths. She's taking some familiar things, and adding some novel touches to make a delectable confection. And I'll keep coming back for more. ...more

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Dec 03, 2008 Holly rated it really liked it

Shelves: gena-showalter, paranormal-romance

Alright. Loved the Harpies. They reminded me of Kresley Cole's Valkyries.

I liked Sabin. He was certainly ruthless and I liked Gwen as well. While there was a lot of romance between the two of them, I also feel like their love story was not the main focus of the book. While I liked Sabin and Gwen, I liked the book as a whole better.

And while I loved the Harpies, I was also leery of how powerful they were. Since Gwen can kick so much butt by herself, if all the Harpies were together it seems lik ...more

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Aug 28, 2009 Cindy rated it it was amazing

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Sabin, keeper of Doubt, merciless warrior, driven leader and all-round badass. Gwendolyn the Timid, poster child for the self-esteem challenged, current captive and all-round victim. And they fall for each other so hard it registers on the Richter scale. This is a pairing worthy of Nina Bangs' Sparkle Stardust, the cosmic troublemaker who specializes in creating sexual havoc by matching total opposites [to their eventual delight:] to watch the fireworks.

Gwen is a Harpy - who is afraid of her 'in ...more

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Mar 18, 2009 Wendy rated it it was amazing

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Oct 09, 2009 Not Now...Mommy's Reading rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Dec 03, 2009 Megan rated it liked it

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So far, probably my least favorite in the series. It started off slow and then dragged in the middle. The ending was more exciting, but couldn鈥檛 make up for the beginning and middle of the book. While I loved Gwen, I couldn鈥檛 stand the jerk Sabin (who was mainly a jerk in this, to me at least).
This is the story of Sabin (Doubt) and Gwen, a Harpy. Sabin and some of his fellow Lords break into a secret lab of the Hunter鈥檚 in Egypt. They find that they ha Book 4 in the Lords of the Underworld series

So far, probably my least favorite in the series. It started off slow and then dragged in the middle. The ending was more exciting, but couldn鈥檛 make up for the beginning and middle of the book. While I loved Gwen, I couldn鈥檛 stand the jerk Sabin (who was mainly a jerk in this, to me at least).
This is the story of Sabin (Doubt) and Gwen, a Harpy. Sabin and some of his fellow Lords break into a secret lab of the Hunter鈥檚 in Egypt. They find that they have captured immortal females and are raping them to breed them for a new child army that they are raising to hate the Lords. Gwen, even though she is a fierce Harpy, is frightened of that part of herself. Sabin, instantly attracted to Gwen wants to turn her into a weapon against the Hunters.

Sabin and Gwen give into their lusts pretty quickly. Gwen later calls her three Harpy sisters to come and visit her (and the Lords) in Buda. The sisters aren鈥檛 happy at first the Sabin and the Lords of basically keeping Gwen from leaving. Sabin is the only one able to talk Gwen out of Harpy mode when she is starting to turn Harpy. This makes him Gwen鈥檚 consort. Sabin also trains Gwen in fighting and letting loose her Harpy in a controlled manner. This is a good thing, because at the end of the book Gwen and Sabin have to go save Reyes, Lucien, Anya, Amun, and Gideon from the Hunters. But, before Gwen can actually help Sabin, he locks her up! 鈥淔or her own good鈥� crap line of course. She escapes and is really, really pissed at Sabin. But, of course you know they make up, because they love each other, and that鈥檚 the HEA. Oh yeah, I forgot the part that Gwen is also half demon- she is the daughter of Galen (Hope), the leader of the Hunters.

I have yet to read Kresley Cole鈥檚 Immortals After Dark series, but her character Nix appears briefly. Only Torin (Disease) sees her because he鈥檚 the one that monitors everything and he sees Nix on the monitor鈥� yeah, he thinks she鈥檚 hot. I don鈥檛 know how Ms. Cole and Ms. Showalter are going to pull off a book about Nix and Torin (if indeed they are each other鈥檚 HEA鈥檚). I really don鈥檛 want to wait too long as Torin is one more my favorite characters- I want to see him happy!!
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Jan 12, 2010 Jenny Rebecca rated it liked it

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At first I wasn't sure where Gena was going with this story. I couldn't figure out how Sabin was going to be a likeable character. While he isn't my favorite lord, I still really enjoyed his story. ...more

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