The Dark Prince

The Dark Prince by S.L. Jennings


My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5+ Magically Delicious Stars!

A cliffhanger of all mother loving cliffhangers! Ugh, can't a girl catch a break??

This book was TERRIFIC! Full of suspense, action, mystery, magic, love, sex, TWISTS & TURNS galore, witty banter, and so much more! Passion heats up, relationships crumble, new desires are brewing, and the unexpected happens.

I've already introduced you to Gabriella & Dorian, so let's meet two more important characters:

First up, for best supporting character, Niko...Dorian's playboy little brother:

This man had me in STICHES! He was crazy, sexy, flirty, and would have gotten into my panties upon first glance. "...I mean, come on, look at me. I'm every girl's wet dream plus I'm pretty fucking awesome. You'll see." Sure, he was a little full of himself, but he's got every right. But in all seriousness, he played a major part in this book, filling the absence for a certain character who had other 'obligations'. Him and Gab's didn't hit it off right away but she eventually warmed up to him. He had some hilarious moments, I'll say just wait until the Halloween party, you'll love his costume!!

 

Next up is Jared. Gab's long time crush and best friend:

He played a big part too. Like everyone else, he had some ups and downs but I couldn't have imagined this book without him. He was Gabs savior, her rock, comfort, and strength. He stepped in when she felt alone and broken. "I'm not asking to be a replacement. I know that's something I could never be...but if you could just try. Try to let me love the hurt away. Try to let me in so I can heal the parts of you that are broken. I'll make it my mission to bring you back to life." Oh sweet, sweet Jared. You take my breath away. He didn't deserve Aurora or even Gabs. He deserves someone that can return the love that he wholeheartedly gives. Not just a piece of someone's heart, body, and soul...he needs to possess it all! So many unresolved things with Jared, the book will leave your loved for him shattered.

Then there's Aurora. That piece of shit female who makes me ashamed to be a woman. She almost had me fooled, I almost wanted to like her. Her true colors finally made an appearance and she's as dark and manipulative as they come. I couldn't possibly cast her, I couldnt find someone ugly enough on the inside to properly portray her essence. She deserves to rot in hell for what she's done, I only hope she gets exactly that in the next book!

So carrying on, the book picks up exactly where the first leaves off (after another cliffhanger, which I hate so damn much)! Gabriella decides to confront Dorian. To find out who he really is and how he fits into her world. The title I'm sure will explain some things, but let's say he knows exactly who Gabriella is and has known this whole time...maybe even longer.

Dorian was like a roller coaster in this book, up and down. I was pissed at him, then fell deeply in love with him, then I was broken hearted for him, and then I was blaming him for everything wrong that happened. But despite what went on, I never once doubted his love for Gabs. It was hard to see but I always figured there was a reason for all the termoil in this book...his heart was always in the right place. One thing for sure, his fiery chemistry with Gabs was hot in the first book, but was EXPLOSIVE in this one. The things that man can do with his hands...HOT DAMN!

Now Gabs, I really loved her in this book. So strong, determined, brave, courageous. But her worst fears came to life. She was left broken hearted, betrayed by the love of her life. The soul she was meant to love for an eternity. But she had two men to pick up the pieces. "Just keep holding me for now. Just don't let go. Because right now, you're the only thing holding me together." Poor Gabs, I felt her pain, her emptiness, and I too, was lost. But what surprised me the most, was her final decision into ascension. What side did she choose? That's for you to find out!

Now, if this whole book was about me, I'd tell you exactly what side I'd choose (this has NO reflection on Gabs decision, just my own desire). Here is the alluring explanation of sexuality by Niko: "We don't put a label of sexuality, Gabriella. We aren't limited by human taboos. We do what we feel. We, the Dark, are free to express ourselves intimately with whomever we please."  Mmmm yum...can I have Niko, Dorian, AND Jared then??
OK, sign me up...I'm in!

This author definetly made my watch list. I can't wait to see what she writes next...hopefully it's the next book in this series!

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