Review: Lover Mine by J R Ward

Lover Mine by J R Ward.

Book 8 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series

Lover Mine couldn't have come out quick enough as far as I was concerned and I had high hopes - and they were not disappointed.

The eighth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series picked up almost straight after the events of the end of the last book, Lover Avenged. Xhex is still being held prisoner after being kidnapped by Lash, head of the Lessers, and John with Qhuinn and Blay are searching for her. Lover Mine is very much an emotional roller coaster, intense and in some scenes very violent. The story between Xhex and John is a very powerful one, and it certainly has become one of my favourites. Lash, John’s enemy was also quite an interesting character. His story takes quite a turn and his obsession with making Xhex his own was quite surprising.

With any J R Ward book, there are plenty of other story arcs, which are very intriguing. One particular story arch seemed almost irrelevant, which at one stage I found a little irritating, until we reached nearly the very end of the book, and it was revealed how it was tied into the story.

Other story arcs focused strongly on the friendship of Qhuinn and Blay, while Payne and the Chosen also get focus. It was great to see that there was finally some action in regards to the strained relationship between John and Thorment. John's story has been played out through the last 5 books, and has easily become one of my favourites - so it was nice to see his story arc become resolved. It was almost a relief to get to the ending to find out what happens. The ending also sets up plenty of story arcs for the next book.

If you have read and loved the other books in the series, then you must read this one - you will enjoy it. But if you haven't read any of the other books in the series than I strongly recommend that you read the others first - the whole series is really one long saga that can only be enjoyed fully if you've read the others.

Rating: 5 stars

Other books in the series:
1 Dark Lover
2 Lover Eternal
3 Lover Awakened
4 Lover Revealed
5 Lover Unbound
6 Lover Enshrined
7 Lover Avenged
8 Lover Mine

Note: This is definitely an adult book, and this series is not for younger readers.

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