Another trilogy done

I've been a bit of a reading machine lately... and I've burned through yet another trilogy.  This one, less erotic (I wouldn't say less sexy) and lots more killing.  This trilogy is about The Night Angel.  I would highly recommend reading these books because they're really intriguing and fun in their own way.  The plot is full of twists and turns and has the potential (if you are weak, like me) to keep you up into all hours of the night.  WARNING:  I will be talking about the plots in the books so if you are going to read them, stop reading this now or else it will spoil the fun!

Now, same thing applies to this trilogy as 50 Shades... if they made it into a movie I'm not sure I could watch it.  I actually almost didn't finish reading the first book because the beginning was so hard for me to read.  As a mother, the most horrifying thing is to have children not being taken care, being brutalized and have no way out.  As a woman, having no way of protecting yourself against the harsh realities of life, and most likely having to die that way is horrifying... so put those two together and that's why I almost didn't finish reading the first book.  I actually asked my friends who gave them to me to read if it got better because if it didn't then I couldn't finish it... but I ended up skipping parts here and there (to protect myself really and make sure I could sleep later) but still making sure I kept up with the plot.

I'm glad I went on.  They are pretty dark and a lot of people die some pretty terrible deaths, but that's what happens when you're a wetboy right?  (Because in the books assassins are second rate killers and to be a wetboy is the best).  Also, fun part of the books are magic!  There are some fun fantasy sci-fi elements to the books that make them more intriguing (to the non-magic world).

I guess I like the books because they didn't end all 'happily ever after' because in a world of destruction, plotting and war it usually never does.  You end up really wanting the main characters to find themselves and stay true to their character, no matter what the cost.  It also shows how much a human would do to overcome their situation and make sure that the people they care about are taken care of.  In that sense then these books are happy.  Love is a key element in the book, and of course, that makes this Momma happy.  :)  But it's not erotic love like 50 Shades (like there is anything that is probably going to come close...) but it's still sexy, if that makes sense.  The idea of a wetboy is definitely BA.  My happiness is how Kylar holds onto truth, love and loyalty for his love Elene.  :)  And good for Elene for holding out for her convictions too!

I would go back and re-read them sometime.  Especially now I know where I can start up in the first book and miss all the sad stuff.  I'm sure there are parts of the plot I missed (but obviously enough to understand the story) which is why I'd go back and read it again.

So I would recommend these books for sure!  And here I am, again, without something to read... any suggestions I would take!

JVG