THE SWEETEST BURN is book two in Jeaniene Frost's Broken
Destiny series. Although I could follow and enjoy this
book without having read the first book in the series, I
think that most readers would prefer to read this series
in order. For me, THE SWEETEST BURN is like a cross
between THE DA VINCI CODE and the paranormal TV show
ANGEL. In THE SWEETEST BURN, fated chosen one Ivy
soldiers on with her sister Jasmine, her beloved Adrian,
Adrian's buddy Costa, their devoted gargoyle Brutus, and
occasional cryptic appearances by Zach the grumpy angel.
This eclectic and unlikely group of warriors battle
demons and their minions to save humanity.
Ordinarily, a book with these themes and this kind of
religious imagery wouldn't snare my interest, but I trust
Jeaniene Frost to provide an entertaining story. Key
terms are explained in the first few chapters for readers
who might have missed out on the previous book. The bad
guys attack Ivy and her crew from almost the first page,
and the book never lets up on the excitement and
suspense. What captured my interest and had me up late
reading THE SWEETEST BURN was not the danger and battle
sequences, but rather the complex characters and tight
relationships. Jeaniene Frost balances the biblical
themes and suffocating prophecies with snappy dialogue
and a steamy epic romance. Ivy and Adrian are star-
crossed lovers who try to shape their own destinies
rather than leaving things to fate. Ivy is a strong
heroine who speaks her mind, but only time will tell how
self-sacrificing she turns out to be. Of the two, Adrian
is a little easier to relate to because he tries to do
the right thing, but self-preservation and self-interest
sometimes override his nobler impulses.
THE SWEETEST BURN is a good versus evil story told on a
grand scale. In Ivy's efforts to protect humans from
demons by collecting holy relics, she and her friends go
globetrotting and visit sights that no tourist ever sees
and live to tell about. The cavalcade of nightmarish
demons and bizarre demon realms jump off the page and
percolate in the minds of readers. The philosophical and
moral questions posed in THE SWEETEST BURN don't eclipse
the tangled romance between Ivy and Adrian, but add an
interesting layer to their story. Two supporting
characters I find fascinating in THE SWEETEST BURN are
the enigmatic and stern angel Zach, and the supremely
powerful demon Demetrius. In many ways Zach represents
everything that frustrates people when it comes to
religion, and the ambiguity associated with a supreme
deity, so he takes the brunt of that frustration by other
characters. By comparison, there is something satisfying
about Demetrius because he is the classic villain and you
love to hate him, and his motivations are
straightforward.
THE SWEETEST BURN is a compelling story of good versus
evil and a sensual romance all wrapped up in one. There
is a lot going on in THE SWEETEST BURN, but the
characters and the romance make it work. This is a unique
take on the classic "hero's quest", and Ivy is a very
unconventional but fierce heroine. I can't wait to find
out the outcome of Ivy and Adrian's love story!
The breathtaking second novel in New York
Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost's Broken
Destiny series finds Ivy and Adrian rekindling their
alliance—and passion—as the struggle for the fate of the
world begins…
Conquering a supernatural realm turned out to be easier than
getting over a broken heart. But her initial victory has
made Ivy a target for revenge, forcing her to reunite with
the dangerous—and dangerously sexy—Adrian. Ivy isn't sure
which will be harder: finding the hallowed weapon that will
repair the crumbling walls between the demon and human
realms, or resisting Adrian, who's decided that come hell or
high water, he will make Ivy his.
At first, Adrian tried to resist his feelings for Ivy. Now,
determined to break the curse that dooms their love, he's
vowed to save her and to have her. If only he can persuade
her to forgive his past sins. But defying destiny—and
surrendering to the smoldering desire between them—will
bring consequences and sacrifices they never imagined…
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