Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5)
by J.R. Ward
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Author: J.R. WardEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN: 0451222350
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Signet
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Book Review: Gutsy, different and totally unexpected
Summary: 3 Stars
A brutal slayer of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Vishous is the son of the Bloodletter, the infamous vampire warrior known for his sadistic nature. As a pretrans in his father's war camp, Vishous suffered gravely at the hands of his own father, shaping up the warrior that he has become. Yet centuries of harboring the pain is quickly manifesting its effect. Like a panel of glass with a multitude of cracks, one tap is all it would take for him to break. It appears that the last vestige of hope is lost for him until a fight left him in the care of a human doctor.
Dr Jane Whitticomb is one of the best in her field. But no years of study and medical practice could prepare her for the physical anomaly that she discovers about her patient. And as she thought about how "the Cardiology Department is going to go nuts over this" while at the same time threatening her strange patient "You die on me and I'm going to be really ticked off", fate was weaving the web of their destiny which will alter both their lives forever.
Just when he thought his visions have dried up, Vishous knew only one thing as he looked at his savior - MINE. And for reasons he could not explain, he knew that Jane was coming with him no matter what. But can V avoid the destiny that his mommy dearest had planned for him - that of the Primale who will mate with the Chosen to breed a whole new army of warriors?
Before I write about V and Jane together, allow me to deviate for a moment. It is impossible to write about him without touching the subject of his relationship with Butch. After reading Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 4), I knew that Vishous was floundering helplessly into destruction. Watching Butch with Marissa and living in such close proximity with them was killing him. Reading about this pain did make me wonder about his sexuality and the extent of his feelings for Butch. Ward has answered those questions (and then some more) in this book. Learning about his childhood has helped me understand about his "phobia" with intimacy and why he felt that way about Butch. After thinking about it, I am in agreement with Butch that V's feelings for him were a result of him "caring about someone for the first time".
Now as for what happens between V and Jane, I initially had mixed feelings about the whole thing. Their story is almost bittersweet and gloomy in the end. I did like the fact that Jane has the strength of character needed to be able to deal with V's character, while V did his best to be the man for her to the point of sacrificing his own desire and needs to keep her safe. My gripe, however, was Jane's destiny. Although I admit that after giving it much thought, I believe that Ward has other plans for these two and I will wait for it to unfold in future books.
LOVER UNBOUND proves what a gutsy author J.R. Ward is. While other authors would have opted for a sweet ending to appease the reader, Ward bravely defies expectations and opted for the most unexpected twist - one that left me initially disappointed, yet now hopeful for the future. This may be the least of my favorite in the series but I am looking forward to reading Phury's story, Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6)
Summary of Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5)
The ruthless and brilliant brother Vishous possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the battle with the Lessening Society. But when a mortal injury puts him in the care of a human surgeon, Dr. Jane Whitcomb compels him to reveal his inner pain and taste true pleasure for the first time-until a destiny he didn't choose takes him into a future that does not include her...Fantasy Books
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