The Unseen (Elder Races #9.9)
by Thea
Harrison
Blurb:
Saying goodbye to their old life in the Wyr demesne in New York may be hard, but Dragos and Pia are
At first,
everything seems idyllic. Rhyacia is paradisiacal. Accompanied by old friends
and new allies, the future looks safe and bright for Dragos, Pia, and baby
Niall.
But strange
things are happening beneath the picturesque façade. Items move unaccompanied,
buildings collapse without justifiable cause, and even the most Powerful
residents of Rhyacia can provide no logical explanation for the events
transpiring. Whispered rumors point to something called the unseen.
As Dragos and Pia
investigate, they uncover a greater mystery than they could have imagined, and
they realize the startling truth…
They’re not alone
in Rhyacia. The land Dragos had thought was uninhabited hides many secrets, a
shocking history that’s not quite ready to be buried, and something more.
Something
ancient, evil, and hungry. Something that wants to consume Dragos and take everything
he holds dear.
Something that
just may be powerful enough to overcome the dragon…
Themes: Paranormal, Shifters
Rating: 4.25 stars
Heat Rating:
Review:
Harrison and her Elder Races are back in a big
way with an all new four-story saga surrounding the unstoppable and sensual Pia
and Dragos as they begin their new lives in the Other land of Rhyacia. It has been a little while since the last
story in this series released, but true fans of the series have been begging
and chomping at the bit for more of Pia and Dragos. I for one have loved this
couple since the very beginning (literally since they met and mated in book 1 of
the series), and love seeing their lives and the challenges they continue to
face in their unique and Powerful mating. Harrison has a way of keeping things
fresh and sexy even for the long mated couples and we are always surprised when
we learn something and a new side of these long beloved characters is
uncovered. I am dying to see what comes
next in the series because we were truly left on a terrifying and deadly cliffhanger
one that could change the Powerful world forever. I can already tell that this
one is going to be a doozy for sure and the world of the Elder Races will be
forever changed at the end of the battle.
Pia
and Dragos have made their decisions to abdicate the Demesne and move to their
new Other land, beginning a new community filled with refugees and their
friends and family in Rhyacia. They both know that it is the best decision for
their family, however Pia is having some emotional setbacks with this next huge change
in their lives and Dragos is trying his best to support her. Despite a few crazy surprises on the night of
their exit, Pia and Dragos make it safely to their new home, with a few extra
friends along for the ride. But there are
some strange happenings in their world and a new menace has surfaced that could
put their utopia in instant danger. Pia senses
the danger, despite no one else being able to, and is set to investigate the
danger alongside her Powerful Mate, but that investigation leads them to a
lethal opponent, one that might truly be stronger than them all in the end.
This
story was an awesome return for Pia and Dragos and I loved seeing their love
again and again being celebrated in big and small ways. Pia continues to be an emotional basket-case
so soon after giving birth, and with all the changes coming in her life one
after another, but she is determined to do what is best for her family. She is also a kick-ass Powerful warrior that
will fight for the safety and happiness of her children and mate. She is peaceful at heart, but when she is
challenged or in danger she will fight with every bit as much deadly
ruthlessness as her predatory Dragon. Dragos is still just The Great Beast,
even as he tries to be a good man for his mate, but he never fails to do
whatever is needed to keep Pia happy once he understands what she needs to be
happy. I loved seeing him take even the
smallest problems for Pia and turning them into a challenge for him to overcome
in true Dragon style. He is sensual and
demanding as a lover, but truly deep down is becoming more and more of a
soft-touch and it is great to see. The
passion between them remains a never dying flame and I love watching them whether
they were coming together for just a bit of fun or a long slow night of
love. In the end only Pia’s ability to
know her man is what keeps their new perilous enemy from being free, but the
ending of the story leaves us wondering if they will be able to defeat him and
save Dragos life. Harrison takes us on a
lot of ups and down in a very short time in this story and I am dying to see
what she will do in the next story (The
Adversary) coming soon, though definitely not soon enough. If you aren’t a fan of cliffhanger ending, I suggest
snapping up the books and then waiting to read them all together at once,
otherwise be prepared for a bit of a nail-biting wait. When all is said and
done, with these four stories, I can see this new world of Pia and Dragos’s
being very different, and it will change the whole Elder Races universe too, with
all of these characters we have met and fallen in love with in the past
crossing over to help save the world. Another piece of true magick to add to your
digital bookshelves!
*eARC provided by author for the
purpose of an honest and unbiased review.
No compensation was provided.
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