Wow, 7 for 7 for Genevieve Jack! ❤️
Hidden Dragon, Sylas and Dianthe's story, is a little different from the other books. First of all, when we met this couple in Book 6 they were already married. Secondly, this takes place almost entirely in the Paragon dimension as opposed to Earth. Both aspects make for a refreshing change and brings new interest into the overall plot.
When Sylas met his mate, Dianthe, she was already a leader in the Defenders of the Goddess rebellion in Ouros. Dianthe is a fairy with a powerful second sight, which she uses to aid the rebellion against Sylas' evil queen mother. Sylas was recently captured by the ruthless Eleanor, where he was tortured mercilessly because he refused to betray his fellow rebels. As Dianthe was aiding in his escape, the two of them came across the remains of Eleanor's co-conspirator, Aborella, clinging to life. Sylas' mate refused to abandon the pitiful creature even though Aborella has been a powerful enemy to Sylas and his siblings. Dianthe's vision that Aborella will aid the rebellion may be faulty and Sylas begins to question Dianthe's active involvement in the DOG.
Dianthe needs Sylas to trust her instincts and respect her gifts. As a dragon prince, Sylas wants nothing more than to protect his mate, even if means protecting her from herself. Their decisions, their words, and their feelings drive a wedge between them. The gulf grows farther apart. Their marital discord was painful and poignant to read. Genevieve Jack does a tremendous job of displaying how a loving and committed couple can nevertheless be hampered by their completely opposing points of view.
Despite the "cold war" between Sylas and Dianthe, the rebellion must forge forward. Eleanor is making terrible and devastating moves against them. They need to find a weapon that can stop the evil queen and her powerful dark magic before it is too late. Their hopes turn to finding the Golden Grimoire than once was in the possession of Medea, the Witch Queen of Darnuith, and an ancestor of the three sisters (Raven, Avery and Clarissa). To that end, Sylas, Dianthe, and all the other Treasures of Paragon team must work together to solve a congregate of mysteries left behind by Medea.
Once again, I finished a Genevieve Jack book in one day and loved every minute of it. Hidden Dragon was a great blend of action and adventure, with lots of feels added in at perfect intervals. The highs and lows caused by hope and reunion, as well as grief and loss, made for a deep and memorable experience. It's so tempting to want to give a spoiler, but I can't! I can only say that I love the direction the plot has taken and I can't wait for the next book.