Book Review: The King by J. R. Ward

The King
Black Dagger Brotherhood #12
Author: J. R. Ward
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Released: April 1st 2014
Review Source: Purchased

J.R. Ward's # 1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.

Long live the King…

After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle--with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything--and everyone--at risk.

Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response--or the distance it creates between them.

The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?

The 12th novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood arrived and after waiting a long year for this book, I was a tad (really small) disappointed. But as you can see it still got a 4 rating from me. The reason it didn't get the normal 5 rating I sully give all of Ward's books is because the book for me personally had a rough start. It was not the BDB books I have become obsessed with. But don't you worry because less than half way through the book, the pace changes to what we know and love. I can see what and why Ward did what she did with the beginning of The King, I just personally would have preferred in to happen in a different book not in Wrath's book. I am greedy and just wanted a book from page 1 till the last page about Wrath and Beth. That's not asking for too much. Regardless though fans will love and cherish Wrath's story in The King.

Be prepared because so much happens in this large book, we have a needing, a baby, a King and of course the Brothers. Beth and Wrath will struggle through some choices they don't agree on. Wrath as the King will have new challenges to face. The Brothers will have to step up their game. The past will be told and future decided.

Can't wait for next year's release. This series continues to be my favorite adult series for the last few years. Ward is just full of awesomeness. I would love to pick inside Ward's mine to see how she creates and comes up with what we read in these books.

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There are so many books that come across my Kindle or through the mail, that sometimes I get an overwhelming feeling of what should I read next syndrome. Blog Tours may dictate what is next to be read, but every so often there is a book that you’ve waited for a year, to be published. You finished the last page of the previous book, dreaming for the next one to immediately arrive. In many cases the wait is unbearable and then before you know it, 12 months have passed and the time is now. That is how I’ve felt with J. R. Ward’s series. If you have never read any of her books then you must start with book one and read your little heart out to catch up.

In The King, we are coming to a full circle with more about our beloved Beth and her hellran, Wrath, the King. The Blind King and ruler of the vampire world, and head of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. J.R. Ward provides the reader with so many story lines in one novel, that at times I almost found myself not being able to keep up. However, I got over it quickly and worked out a system! The main focus is centered around Beth’s desire for a baby. Unfortunately, Wrath’s feelings are not mutual. However, his love for Beth is. The reader is truly taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions with everything going on. I’m going to give you a huge heads up, J.R. Ward leaves the door wide open for lots more to come with this already very addicting series.

Have you read the Q&A from J. R. Ward's The King signing event yet? CLICK HERE to view all the questions and answers from that day.