Review: Dark Alpha's Hunger

Dark Alpha's Hunger by Donna Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is another group of reapers? Does this mean the upcoming war is going to require more cannon fodder or more power to win it? This latest book in the series features Eoghan. He's the reaper who was brought back from some trapped hell world. Not quite in the right mind, he could be a help to his fellow reapers or he could be a point of weakness.

There are studies which show using music to help heal people and bring them back to their sanity. It appears that Ms. Grant may have latched on to this theory and brought a new skill for a reaper's "one". Thea is an interesting character. She is an orphan with some skills that are inexplicable. This makes sense to those who know the supernatural world. Since she's only part fae, she is missing some key information which would help her understand herself. What she does know is that her singing can be beguiling. Her sweet and melancoly songs lures in an obviously dangerous male - Eoghan.

The mating dance between the two is a bit odd. Thea is hesitant as is Eoghan. Yet their chemistry sparks and even though they want to continue down the path of love… Eoghan breaks it off. This mysterious lover of Thea is suspect by her protective friends, and for good reason. Thea suddenly comes on to the radar of every soul sucking dark fae.

There were a couple of subplots in this story which sets up for books later in this series. In some ways, this story feels like a filler story because it takes a departure from the books leading up and does not really kick off the new arc in a strong manner. Still, I really enjoyed this book because I loved the music aspect of it. Plus I did like Thea and her finding out about her past. It is a doozy. This book is recommended to be read as part of the series. As a standalone it can be left wanting.

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