REVIEW: The Chosen by JR Ward
Summary:
Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier’s fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla.
Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor’s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear—even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challenge: bridging the chasm that divides their worlds without paving the way for a future of even greater war, desolation, and death.
As a dangerous old enemy returns to Caldwell, and the identity of a new deity is revealed, nothing is certain or safe in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, not even true love . . . or destinies that have long seemed set in stone.
Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor’s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear—even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challenge: bridging the chasm that divides their worlds without paving the way for a future of even greater war, desolation, and death.
As a dangerous old enemy returns to Caldwell, and the identity of a new deity is revealed, nothing is certain or safe in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, not even true love . . . or destinies that have long seemed set in stone.
Title: The Chosen
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood
Book #: 15
Author: JR Ward
Approximate Book Length: 544 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood
Book #: 15
Author: JR Ward
Approximate Book Length: 544 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Thoughts:
Holy crap! I cried repeatedly by only fourteen chapters in. This was such an incredibly emotional book. We follow several different perspectives again, but almost all of them were completely riveting. There's so much going on for everybody.
I will say that I understand most of how everybody felt and really felt for them, but I think Quinn lost his mind and I felt about him for most of the book the he felt about Layla.
I only skimmed Throe's parts, but they were pretty creeptastic. Trez's parts were fairly awkward and I don't really know what to make of them yet. Poor Layla and Blay as Quinn really turned into a huge ass, though I do appreciate his gesture towards Blay.
The next book is Assail's story which is intriguing given his current state. Hopefully we'll see more of V too since he had a lot of unresolved turmoil. I'm sad for that, but it's also kind of nice to see that everything isn't always puppies and rainbows in the couples' lives.
What made me the happiest in this book was the ending. I'm happy with the resolution regarding the twins, but also with what's going on with the BDB and the BoB. They've come so far and now fun and interesting times are ahead.
I will say that I understand most of how everybody felt and really felt for them, but I think Quinn lost his mind and I felt about him for most of the book the he felt about Layla.
I only skimmed Throe's parts, but they were pretty creeptastic. Trez's parts were fairly awkward and I don't really know what to make of them yet. Poor Layla and Blay as Quinn really turned into a huge ass, though I do appreciate his gesture towards Blay.
The next book is Assail's story which is intriguing given his current state. Hopefully we'll see more of V too since he had a lot of unresolved turmoil. I'm sad for that, but it's also kind of nice to see that everything isn't always puppies and rainbows in the couples' lives.
What made me the happiest in this book was the ending. I'm happy with the resolution regarding the twins, but also with what's going on with the BDB and the BoB. They've come so far and now fun and interesting times are ahead.
Bottom Line:
The Chosen is my favorite book in the series since The King and that's saying something. It's just so good!
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