Atlantis Unmasked Review
Atlantis Unmasked Review is on the fourth book in Alyssa Day’s Warriors of the Poseidon series. Going into this book, I had not expected this story to be as enjoyable as the previou
s three books in this series. However, I was totally surprised…as I ended up really loving this book. “Atlantis Unmasked” is the story of Alexios and Grace, and wheras, this was the same concept of the Warriors fighting off the vampires, finding the jewels that will save Atlantis, the love between the them is different then previously.
This book starts off with lots of action, and Alexios meets up again with Grace, the fearless leader of the rebel forces, against the vampires and their allies. Grace is a friend of Quinn, whom we really do not see in this book.
What I really enjoyed very much in this story was that we also get to see Riley have her baby, as Alexios and his Atlantis mates are quickly summoned home for the birth of the royal heir, Prince Aidan. Very nice to see most of them together, the warriors and their women. It does help make them appear as your family.
Alexios, was the battle scarred Atlantean, who was one of Prince Conlan’s must trusted and loyal warriors. He too, was tortured physically and mentally by Anubis, the evil goddess of Death. Alexios is drawn so powerfully to Grace, but fears opening himself up to the pain of love and loss, as he has taken up celibacy as a way to cleanse his soul, but that will change when he falls for Grace. Alexios is also concerned about hurting Grace, if his dark side should come through. Though he tries to avoid going anywhere near Grace, he has been forced to go back and work with Grace in training the rebel recruits, and to steal the Vampire’s Bane from the possession of the most powerful vampire yet (Vonos).
Grace, besides being a kick-ass warrior, is also a descendant of Diana (The Goddess of the Hunt). Like Diana, Grace uses her bow and arrow as her weapon of choice, and her aim is always perfect. Once Alexios sees Grace again, he is lost. She is it for him, and he loves that is not only beautiful, but an amazing warrior. This is where this book is totally different then the first three. Alexios, loved everything about Grace, as much as he worried about her, and wanted to always protect her….he knew she was a warrior..he could not change her. So he loved her enough to accept what she was, and let her be what she was meant to be. I loved how Grace was a great tough heroine, with a soft sand funny side, and how Alexios did not try to change her, or force her to do things his way. They were a team, and they were better for it.
I really enjoyed their romance: the way Grace was fighting off her feelings for Alexios, because she feared there was no future, since he would live forever and she as a human would grow old and die. Her love for him showed when she looked at him, not caring about his half scarred face, just loving him as he was. His total and unconditional love for her, his ability to reason, keep his cool, and willingness to force himself to allow her space, made him perfect for her.
The overall story was very exciting, and it was nice to see Bastien, Kat and Ethan again. The Fae came into this story, when the Seelie High Court Prince Rhys arrives to ask Grace to arrange a meeting between him and Atlantis. Both Alaric and Alexios are concerned because the Fae cannot be ignored. The Fae want get involved and work out an alliance between them and Atlantis, because the vampires were trying to take over the world, and without humans and shifters, the balance of power would be changed…this of course adversely affects the Fae. Also, Prince Rhys has his own agenda.
Vonos is the villain of this book, as is Anubis. The fight to find the jewel…Vampire’s Bane, both Alexios and Grace, fighting first Vonos, then Anubis, was good. The ending has an exciting climax, but only time will tell what effect it really had.
Alexios and Grace were fun characters to read about, as well as some hilarious moments throughout. Grace meeting her descendant, Diana near the end has a number of surprises. Another interesting tidbit, we learn more about the question as to what happens to the human women that mate with the warriors. It does answer some questions.
I really enjoyed this book, as it took me totally by surprise. Alexios was way better then I ever expected him to be. On to Atlantis Redeemed….Brennan & Tiernan.
Barb
