Book Review: Night Embrace

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Night Embrace     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Class/Genre:   Romance   Fantasy   Horror   Vampire
Series: Dark-Hunters
St. Martin’s, Jul 2003, $6.99, 416 pp.

In 558 Glionnen, Talon of Morrigantes watches in horror as he fails to keep the promise he gave to his dying uncle of protecting the female members of their family. First his aunt is raped and murdered. Then his clan murders his wife and sister. As they kill him, he vows vengeance and Artemis provides the mechanism. She sends Archeon to train her new recruit on killing the bloodsucking Daimons.

In 2003 New Orleans, Dionysius and Camulus see an opportunity to regain lost power and for the latter revenge the death of his son at the hands of Talon. They arrange for Talon to meet Sunshine Runningwolf. As Talon and Sunshine fall in love, they must find a way to prevent her death, as he knows his curse is to watch anyone he cherishes die.

Though this romantic fantasy feels somewhat like the first tale in the series (see NIGHT PLEASURES), readers will embrace this pleasant novel due to the delightful story line. The plot makes the Greek Gods seem real due to a strong cast especially the lead couple, their foes, and his mentor. Sub-genre fans and fantasy purists will gladly give up much of the night to read Sherrilyn Kenyon’s latest story.

Harriet Klausner

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