Dark Slayer

I have read this story over a dozen times. Christine Feehan’s Dark Series never gets old. I love this series, years ago when life was hard and the pain seemed to not end…This series helped in ways I could of never imagined.

Dark Slayer is about Ivory and Razvan. Ivory is the Dark Slayer, she is a powerful character who Feehan put though the ringer to give her the strength and power she has. Ivory is a daughter of mother earth and Vampires fear her and her pack of Wolves. Razvan has been named a traitor by the Carpathians but things are not what they seem. Razvan is a great character who is the all Zen, he is an alpha but does not argue, raise his voice or let others effect his feelings or his way of life. Together they are one power couple. They bring great hope to the Carpathian people but also bring suspicion.
Ivory and Razvan have the fight of their lives coming with the All Powerful Mage Xavier. He has held Razvan captive for years but now that Razvan is at full strength, Xavier can no longer control him.
This is a beautiful story with angst, humor, love and an spiritual experience. If you haven’t read this series and you love the Paranormal Romance stories then you need to read this series. I recommend following the series from book one , you could read as a standalone but each book in the stories flows to the next. This is book 20 of the series. So many characters are in this story and I would of felt lost without the knowledge of the other characters stories. Christine Feehan is always a one click author and I know her prices are on the high side for an ebook but I can guarantee you will love the story. Happy Reading!!

Its quite a testament to Ms. Feehans storytelling abilities that even after years away from this series, I was able to pick it up and remember all the characters and how they fit! It is still just as intriguing, unique and creative as I remembered.

I especially enjoyed the story of Rasvan and Ivory. I love how the author so deftly took a character that all thought such an evil villain and turned him into one of the most honorable and beloved characters in the series. And it was completely believable! It is also amazing how Ms. Feehan created the absolute perfect mate for him. They complemented each other like no other characters could have.

I did have to reacquaint myself with the odd, somewhat stodgy voice used, and points are repeated more than necessary but overall, this was top-notch storytelling at its best!

I’ve been waiting to find out if Razvan was truly evil as he seemed; “spoiler alert” he isn’t evil just protective of the people he loves. & in order to protect those people he sacrificed a lot as well as tortured for it as well.

Ivory, the sister of those who have gone from being good to now being evil after she was tortured & left for dead by those same evil ones.

This is the story of how 2 tortured loners find not only their lifemate but, family as well.

This book was very good especially the humor between Mikhail & Gregori. I liked that even though they were able to kill 1 of their most eviliest arch enemies that they still have another 1to fight. Unfortunately, he also used to be Ivory’s brother.

I was beginning to lose hope with the Dark series. As with most series, the authors start off with great characters, an engaging plot, and well-thought-out dynamics to keep the series interesting. However, after about 5-10 books, the stories become predictable and stale, offering more of the same instead of something unique and different.

The Dark series did that too. For awhile. With Dark Slayer, Ms. Feehan FINALLY escapes the repetition and boredom of her previous works and redefines the series — for one thing, she starts off with a very strong female character, a first for the Dark series. She continues the overall plot to rescue the Carpathian people, but takes a turn in a different direction with the addition of Xavier – an evil mage with a thirst for immortality and a hatred for the race who possesses that immortality.

I was only disappointed at the end. I felt that the story did a great job building suspense for an epic final confrontation between Ivory, Razvan, and Xavier — but the actual battle did not meet those expectations. It was unique, but there was no suspense, no thrill. The event just sort of…happened. I expected more, and I felt let down.

Also, I understand that Ms. Feehan has created this whole Carpathian language, and when it comes to lifemate’s vows it is heartfelt and beautiful. But now there is an entire dictionary at the end of the book of useless words and phrases — and the dialogue in the story is often interrupted with the insertion of this strange language that, really, is quite unnecessary. I found myself skipping over these insertions, not even bothering to let my eyes stop on them, only to get back to the language I understand. Things like that interrupt my immersion into the book’s world, something which all successful authors will avoid.

I like the refreshing changes to this series though, so I am comfortable giving this book a solid 4 stars.

If like me you have read all the previous novels and have been waiting, not very patiently for “Dark Slayer” this book will not disappoint. I just had to read it in one sitting, and then go back again a few days later and re-read it to ensure I’d missed nothing. Hubby was very miffed, but….. ah well! The interaction between the two main characters is so beliveable given their backgrounds, and all credit to Ms Feehan for getting this one just right.

Ivory and Razvan have to be the strongest couple she has created, both have suffered unimaginable torment over extended periods and bear horrific internal and external scars. Both have been betrayed and both have been outcast by the Carpathian people. This story will grip you and, in Ivory, Ms Feehan has created, without doubt the bravest female heroine yet, This woman can kick some serious vampire and ancient Carpathian butt!!

So, why only 4*’s, well for me, and it is mostly personal, but I did have a problem with both some of the storyline and the book as a whole. Firstly, Ivory’s history. I have, I believe a very good imagination, but the horrific events of when she was a young woman, and what happened next, stretched it to its limit. Secondly, the final showdown could have been so much more, and longer, it seemed to fall at the final hurdle. Finally, and this really is just a moan but the book is over 400 pages long – great, no, the last 40 pages are given over again to the Carpathian language, Carpathian chants and even Carpathian musical aesthetics. I wish Ms Feehan would write a separate book – an addendum to the whole series to cover this, some people may buy it, but its not for me.

This really is a good book, when all’s said and done and a keeper, as they all have been.

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