Loup and Pilar have escaped military custody and are ready to start anew. Their pasts earn them jobs as bodyguards for a British rock band, but their pasts may also come back to haunt them if they are not careful. When things start to heat up in their new home of Outpost 12, they must decide whether to expose themselves and help the people living there or continue to hide and perhaps save themselves.
Loup and Pilar are both great female characters. They are strong, determined, passionate, and enigmatic. The reader will connect with them easily and enjoy their presence in the book throughout the novel. The love scenes could have used a little more oomph, but the reader can tell Loup and Pilar truly love each other.
The events in the first half of the book dragged a little, but the second half made up for it with far more action, mystery, drama, and intrigue. The ending was satisfying, easy enough to put this book down and feel like one's time was well-spent. A mystery with some action and hints of romance, fans of Jacqueline Carey will enjoy SAINTS ASTRAY.
Fellow orphans, amateur vigilantes, and members of the
Santitos, Loup Garron-the fugitive daughter of a genetically
engineered "wolf man"-and Pilar Ecchevarria grew up in the
military zone of Outpost 12, formerly known as Santa Olivia.
But now they're free, and they want to help the rest of the
Santitos escape. During a series of escapades, they discover
that Miguel, Loup's former sparring partner and reprobate
surrogate brother, has escaped from Outpost 12 and is
testifying on behalf of its forgotten citizens-at least
until he disappears from protective custody. Honor drives
Loup to rescue Miguel, even though entering the U.S could
mean losing her liberty. Pilar vows to help her.
It will take a daring and absurd caper to extricate Miguel
from the mess he's created but Loup is prepared to risk
everything... and this time she has help.
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