THE LOVERS (Daughter of the Moon 4) by HP Mallory -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 8, 2024

An irreverent, sexy, and hysterical romp through the tarot…

KATE:

After I made the terrible decision to become a Daughter of the Moon, I didn’t think things could get much worse.

But now they are worse. Way, way worse.

When Ezra Blackthorn’s Army of Shadows attacks, I get airlifted by what looks like a pterodactyl (and I’m pretty sure its claws feel comparable) and find myself imprisoned in a place called The Obsidian.

And The Obsidian is about as welcoming as the name might imply.

Soon I meet Ezra who also happens to be public enemy #1. While Ezra looks about as intimidating as a high school math teacher before his morning coffee, Ezra’s bite is lots worse than his bark.

At least I’m not alone here—in a place that looks like it was decorated by Hades.

Valerian is here too. And I’m still trying to figure out whose side he’s on—Ezra’s, ours or his own…

Oh, yeah, and we’re both trying to escape, because I have a feeling we won’t like the plans Ezra has in store for us.

If that weren’t enough to ruin a girl’s day, I’ve just been tasked with my next tarot mission—that of The Lovers.

Right. While I’m in the middle of attempting to escape Mordor, my aunt Artemis wants me to learn some crap about love and relationships.

Between dodging Ezra, surviving the Obsidian, and tackling impossible tarot missions, I’m starting to wonder if my love life is the least of my problems… but knowing my luck, it’s probably the one that’ll get me killed.

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REVIEW: THE LOVERS is the fourth instalment in HP Mallory’s contemporary, adult DAUGHTER OF THE MOON tarot themed, paranormal/fantasy series. This is the continuing story of forty-five year old, divorcee and author Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray. THE LOVERS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book three THE STAR.

SOME BACKGROUND : Following the death of her estranged aunt Artemis, Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray inherited her aunt’s castle, a guardian named Magnus; a magician named Luke Montgomery; Rocco the talking goat; Yolanda the shrunken head; a imprisoned Vampire named Gray / Valerian, and the mantle of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON.

Told from first person perspective (Kate) THE LOVERS focuses on a journey for Kate and the vampire Valerian. Ezra Blackthorne is coming for Kate with his army of Shadows, and no amount of magic will keep Ezra from claiming Kate Murray. Now imprisoned in ‘The Obsidian’, Kate will come face to face with its’ creator, the vampire Valerian, who will help Kate traverse a ‘wonderland’ of darkness, evil, magic and death. As Valerian and Kate remain focused on survival, Kate will come to a crossroads where she much choose the future best suited for her.

THE LOVERS reveals Valerian’s background: his ‘becoming’ a vampire, and the power that corrupts when offered too much at once. While Lucas remains off stage, he is not too far from Kate’s thoughts, thoughts that are now centered on the handsome vampire.

THE LOVERS is a thought provoking story of revelations and history, secrets and power, magic and decision. The premise is entertaining and intriguing; the characters are determined and dynamic. THE LOVERS ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Fool
The Hanged Man
The Star

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Reviewed by Sandy