It isn't much of a secret that I love The Dominion of Brothers series, and while my heart will forever belong to Trenton Leos, there is still room for Diesel. The wait for his story was well worth it. It's a lengthy tome, but there is much to be accomplished, including some unexpected events, all of which lead to future stories in the series, I'm certain.
Diesel is a commanding figure, in both his professional and personal lives. He and Trenton together, in any of the many capacities this book provides, is the stuff of dreams. In fact, I think so highly of this character that I had a bit of difficulty as the story went on, picturing him tolerating Paris' antics and indecision. Paris was both more and less than a brat, and I couldn't help but feel his behaviour would be ultimately hurtful to a solid relationship. He wanted, but he didn't. He committed, until it didn't suit him. It seems he can't decide, or more likely, admit, who he is and what he wants, and until he settles into that role, in writing, I have a dearth of sympathy for him. I assume (hope) this is but a lead-up to a Come-to-Diesel moment...which is a pretty epic thought...
While the growing and struggling relationship consumes most of the first half of the book, there is a great deal of intrigue in the story as well, particularly in the latter half. Here is where the past of The Brotherhood comes back to haunt them, and the future of it is left in serious question. There are some pull your hair out moments and much cursing of Muses as this volume draws to it's conclusion, because "cliffy" doesn't even *begin* to cover it. And as much as I usually hate cliffhangers, this one makes sense. It makes so much more of the lives of the characters and enriches the series well beyond the individual relationships. It gives, not so much new life, but enhanced life to an already rich series.