Tag: Dark Universe

After Midnight (Skye Druids Book 7) by Donna Grant

5 Stars

Excitement off the charts!

In this book we have our two main characters-Kurt Barclay, son of two London Druids, and a turncoat hacker know to the Skye Druids as Sabretooth, aka Saber.  He is guilt ridden due to a betrayal of Sabryn one of the group of Skye Druids trying to stop a seemingly unstoppable evil that is on Skye and targeting the Druid population.  From this start. Donna Grant has written one of the most exciting books I’ve read in this series.  She writes mostly about our two main characters but also expands to others who have been featured or will be featured in up -coming books.  I could not stop reading this!  I thoroughly enjoyed After Midnight and wish that Donna Grant had already written the next book. The author has an extensive catalog of books, in her ever-expanding Dark Universe.  If you enjoy well written, contemporary, romantic paranormal fantasies Donna Grant should be your go to author. 

  This book has no obvious grammatical issues, a strong plot, great characters, and solid characterizations.  Read as a standalone, but you will get more enjoyment if you start at the first book of the Skye Druids series.

I was given an ARC of this book by the author through BookFunnel and this is my honest opinion.

Dragon Marked: A Dragon Kings Novel by Donna Grant

5 Stars

Wow, just Wow!

This book is the continuation of Donna Grant’s Dragon Kings series.  Our featured dragon Is Merrill, whom we heard talked about in her earlier Dark Kings series.  In this story we learn how much Merrill has taken on over the millenniums.  But hiding inside he is becoming more and more angry, enough so that he has distanced himself from the other dragons and the Kings.  Wandering on Zora, he chances to see a woman who he feels he must meet.  The woman is Katia, who help the evil Villette in her quest to destroy all dragons.  With this setting up an incredibly interesting story which also brings in other characters that have been featured in prior books. 

  Dragon Marked is an excellent book, but if you haven’t read at least the prior books in the Dragon Kings series, you may not understand or appreciate all that is happening.  But…if the storyline sounds interesting, start reading because every book builds on the ones before.  Donna Grant has created and entire Dark Universe encompassing Celtic Warriors, Druids, Fae, Reapers, and Dragons.  For the most enjoyment start at the very beginning with her Warriors series.  I cannot wait for the next book in any of her series!

I was given an ARC through NetGalley, and this is my honest opinion.

The Uncrowned King (The Bastard Duology Book 2) by Donna Grant

5 Stars

Entirely entertaining!

This is part 2 of the Bastard Duology and well worth reading.  Donna Grant left a cliffhanger at the end of Book 1 and this picks up immediately after.  Derek, our main male character and a dragon is written exceptionally well, and Kora our hellhound female main character shows that she is able to change her world view and prejudices.  I loved this Duology!  Ms. Grant’s writing reminds me of how the very first Warrior and Dragon King books are written, hot men and capable women in situations that they didn’t want or expect.   With an expansive plot line and many characters in supporting roles a new reader would benefit from reading earlier books in Donna’s Dark Universe.  She always manages to create new personalities in every book, with new challenges for all the intertwined characters to overcome.  If you like paranormal books, this series has some surprising twists and turns and is well worth your time.

I received and ARC of this book from the author through BookFunnel and this is my honest opinion.