Born of Shadows (The League) [Hardcover]

I've finished "Born of Shadows" the 4th book in her League series by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Product Description

In a world where the League and its assassins rule, where betrayal and treachery are everywhere . . . the only survivors are those ones who are . . .

BORN OF SHADOWS

For Caillen Dagan, a defiant soldier of fortune, survival isn't a right, it's a brutal daily battle. Moving through the Ichidaian universe like a wraith, his brushes with the law and death are legendary. But when an act of rare heroism reveals his hidden birthright, he's forced into a world much more dangerous and cold-hearted than the bloody streets where he was raised-one of obscene wealth and lethal politics.

Ferocious and determined, Desideria serves as an official bodyguard for her queen. Born of questionable genetics, she will do anything to prove herself worthy of the weapons she carries and the position she's won by combat. But when she uncovers a ruthless plot to assassinate the queen and overthrow her country's government, Desideria is caught in the crosshairs.

With assassination contracts out on both of them, Caillen and Desideria must learn to fight together or die alone. And if they fail, their governments will fall into the hands of an unimaginable evil.

About the Author

In just two years, Sherrilyn Kenyon has claimed the #1 spot on national bestseller lists fifteen times. This extraordinary bestselling author continues to soar to the top of every genre she writes, including manga and graphic novels. With more than twenty-five million copies of her books in print in over thirty countries, her series include: The League, Dark-Hunter, Lords of Avalon, and Chronicles of Nick. Since 2004, she has placed over fifty novels on the New York Times bestseller list and her manga is an international bestseller. Proclaimed the preeminent voice in paranormal fiction by critics, Kenyon continues to blaze new trails that blur traditional genre lines

Product Details
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (April 26, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446573256
ISBN-13: 978-0446573252

My Review:

Caillen is an obnoxious jerk but a loveable one with an overly-healthy sex drive, but underneath his bad boy attitude he is such a sweetheart.  Loved the way he would protect his sisters and gladly strangle them anytime but would rip anyone else in two.  He is quick tempered and very stubborn.

Desideria is tough, smart, beautiful but has confidence issues. Since her father's death, she has lived with the constant criticisms of all of her female relatives and has received no love from anyone. She is as quick tempered and stubborn as Caillen.  Desideria comes from a society where women are warriors and are very violent.

This book was very fast paced from the first page to the last page and a lot is going on from the assassination attempts.

The constant bickering between Caillen and Desideria is very fun and fast paced.  Also loved the way the characters switched into easy bantering during live and death situations.

4/5

Books in Series:

1. Born of Night
2. Born of Fire
3. Born of Ice

Thanks Melanie from Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!