Evernight (The Kindred #4)
by Donna Grant
Blurb:
Traumatized by
the most devastating event imaginable, Synne has one thing on her mind: ridding
the world of the Coven. The witches and their evil allies took away everything
she held dear, and not even her beloved trees can quell the rising grief and
darkness seeping into her soul. However, when she crosses paths with a
sexy-as-sin Scotsman, her way of thinking changes, and she discovers things
about herself even she wouldn’t have guessed.
Lachlan
MacCullum, next in line to rule his clan, never expected to have his world
turned upside down. But the moment he lays eyes on the gorgeous Hunter, he
knows he will never be the same. In addition to making him feel things he never
thought possible, she opens him to a world he’d nearly forgotten about. Now,
he’s consumed by the need to help her. And win her heart.
With Sybbyl on
the loose and out for domination, and another bone of the First Witch close at
hand, reaching the Varroki and joining forces is paramount. Unfortunately,
that’s easier said than done. Evil has a way of thwarting even the best-laid
plans. At least they have each other. But for how long?
Themes: Witches, Magick, Paranormal, Historical
Rating: 3.75 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
The long awaited return to the Donna Grant’s
world of the Kindred has finally arrived and while it was not my favorite by
any means there was enough action and craziness that I couldn’t put the book
down until the very end. This series has evolved over the years into an amazing
world of magic and mayhem filled with villains and heroes and those caught
somewhere in between and I look forward to each new installment. At the ending
of the last story the world of the Hunters basically imploded leaving Synne on
her own trying to enact revenge for those she loves most in the world and find
a way to continue the battle to bring down the evil Sybbyl and thwart her quest
for the bones of the First Witch. Synne is one of the most intriguing characters
that this world has produced, in my opinion, with many layers and a backstory
that is enough to fill a series all on her own.
Synne is on the hunt for the Varroki so she can warn them of the danger
heading their way, but she doesn’t know exactly how to get to her destination. On the way she is confronted with the sexy
Scotsman Lachlan, son of a laird and warrior in his own right and he is
intrigued with her quest and determined to assist her in defeating Sybbyl after
he sees his first witch attack. Along
the way they learn secrets of each of their pasts that make them both question
their present and their futures, but soon they are so in love that there is no
way they will give up a chance at a future together. I enjoyed every second of
this story and a fan of Donna Grant will feel the same, I have no doubt, whether
they are long-time Kindred readers or new to the storyline.
Synne
is on her own for the first time since she was a young girl, traveling through the
wilds of Northern England and Scotland, trying to find the mystical home of the
Varroki and bring them the warnings of coming danger. Sybbyl has done the unthinkable and wiped out
almost all of the hunters, killing Synne’s adoptive parents and everyone she
has considered family for years. She is
determined that nothing will stop her from defeating the witch that is seeking
to destroy the world and become Queen of witches and mortals alike. Lachlan is patrolling his family lands when
he stumbles onto the strangest sight and is instantly taken with Synne,
learning more about her as he offers to escort her through his family's land,
and when a witch attacks and he learns the truth of the dangers in the world,
there is no way he can walk away. As
they battle again and again, they begin to trust and rely on one another,
despite the secrets that come to light of their own pasts and natures and that
trust soon becomes a love deep enough to bring down the strongest evil in the
world.
Synne
was a strong and amazing woman to learn about; she has no memory of her past
before her adoptive parents found her, but she has a strange affinity for trees
and an intense fear of the Gira that call them home. That dichotomy soon becomes the most important
piece of her own personal puzzle and she has to come to terms with truths that could
break her mentally and emotionally if she is not strong enough to handle the trauma. I loved getting to know Synne. Not only was she a kickass warrior with a
devotion to her friends and family, but she is also unfailingly noble and willing
to do whatever it takes to bring down evil when faced with it. She is the type of hero that makes any story
like this worth reading, one that is at a distinct disadvantage against her enemies,
one that is truly deadly, but she doesn’t ever let that stop her from fighting
back. To me, that is what makes the
greatest heroes and luckily the man she teams up with seems to have the very
same traits. Lachlan pulls Synne from
the very first moment she senses his presence and it becomes obvious pretty
quickly that they are matched pretty well in other ways as well. Lachlan is all set to lead his clan into the
next generation, serving his people and keeping them safe from neighboring
clans, but when he learns there truly are greater dangers in the world he knows
he has to offer his sword to the fight.
There are a lot of hidden secrets in his family tree though and when he
shares them, his skills and ability to fight witches takes on an all new
light. I enjoyed Lachlan’s never give up
attitude and his willingness to put his all into every battle, refusing to give
up when their enemies came at them or when they were faced with overwhelming
odds. It also becomes quickly apparent
that Lachlan’s feelings for Synne are going to make him her ultimate champion,
leading them to have to decide if the fight against Sybbyl is worth their lives
and their future together or they will have to fall back to fight another
day.
Evernight
is the kind of story that will leave readers wondering until the very last
second. The twists and turns that Synne and Lachlan faced as they battled their
way to the Varroki were many and terrifying at times. They never knew from one moment to the next
who was an enemy and who a friend. Synne
utilized all her training as well as her intuition and that little bit of
something extra she’d always hidden in order to battle her way through. Lachlan’s sword skills and strategic mind
held him in good standing as he battled his newly discovered enemies in the
witches in the world. Together they were a force to be reckoned with, but
sometimes a person can trust the wrong ally and they can turn on us at the most
unexpected of times. The passion between
Lachlan and Synne ran at a slow simmer through most of the story, with a few
flares as they embraced their new relationship, but the love that developed was
deeper and more devoted that some couples that have been together for decades. I am looking forward to seeing where this
series goes in the future and seeing how their enemies evolve and the involvement
of Lachlan and Synne in the future of the Hunters. This series is one that is so unique and intriguing
because it is a look at history and myth that has not been done and that no one
else could come up with making this truly a Donna Grant masterpiece. Bring me
more, Donna!
*eARC provided by author for the purpose of an honest and unbiased
review. No compensation was provided.
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