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Underworld Chronicles #7
Monster
Akin prides himself on being able to tame any beast, any time and anywhere. But he's bored. There are no more beasts in his world. No more challenges... until he meets a broken warrior at a bar one night and finds himself dealing with the greatest challenge of all time... a true monster.
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July 14, 2018
This book is mature and contains many triggers that could be distressing for some readers. Caution is advised. 18+ content.
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Look, this whole book is more of a "to each their own." For the most part anyway.
The rest of the time it's a redemption arc – one that is probably the most controversial of the series, considering why there needed to be any redeeming in the first place. Though, I think the redemption arc with all its characteristics (including the abhorrent chapter that I always skim read because it makes me super uncomfortable – sometimes I wonder why it was written that way, why it wasn't an inference instead but I suppose that's the whole point. There was a greater emphasis on what happens when some sick and twisted people get it into their head that they can take justice into their own hands.)
I did like Akin and Hannibal's story though and I know they're not done yet – honestly, I can say that I think the flashbacks to Hannibal's life growing up were some of my favourite parts of this book. It was important to see that within his character development, I think.
And of course, there's this introduction of more story arcs for the next books – kind of. It's more like foundation points for stuff in the future (as I've read these before I know what these are and why they happen and I'm trying not to spoil anything.)
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4/5
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Look, this whole book is more of a "to each their own." For the most part anyway.
The rest of the time it's a redemption arc – one that is probably the most controversial of the series, considering why there needed to be any redeeming in the first place. Though, I think the redemption arc with all its characteristics (including the abhorrent chapter that I always skim read because it makes me super uncomfortable – sometimes I wonder why it was written that way, why it wasn't an inference instead but I suppose that's the whole point. There was a greater emphasis on what happens when some sick and twisted people get it into their head that they can take justice into their own hands.)
I did like Akin and Hannibal's story though and I know they're not done yet – honestly, I can say that I think the flashbacks to Hannibal's life growing up were some of my favourite parts of this book. It was important to see that within his character development, I think.
And of course, there's this introduction of more story arcs for the next books – kind of. It's more like foundation points for stuff in the future (as I've read these before I know what these are and why they happen and I'm trying not to spoil anything.)
November 26, 2017
I love this book. It's one of my favorites. Not because I love either of the characters exactly, but it showed me how true forgiveness works. Akin had to forgive Hannibal and Hannibal had to forgive Akin.
July 16, 2018
i adore the way akin and Hannibal's relationship is written it gives off a aura of love so strong its fascinating
July 30, 2018
Well that was kind of heartbreaking
February 23, 2022
This is the point when the underworld chronicle series really takes off for me. I have re read this book at least three times because of this and definitely where you see this series bloom.
September 2, 2018
not. for. everyone. sometimes i even find myself recoiling from the sort of lengths that the author has chosen to go, but at the very same time, i deeply respect her for it. i love akin as a character, despite him not really being an audience’s favorite with fellow reading counterparts. the storyline was centered mostly around redemption and finding/securing self-worth before building a serious, long-term, trust-reliant relationship with another individual, especially one that is not the most socially-endorsed. this arc is present throughout the preceding books and will be prominent through the sequels, but it stands out in this one. i admire a lot and a lot of things about this book.
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