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    Kinked: A Novel of the Elder Races
    Kinked: A Novel of the Elder Races
    Kinked: A Novel of the Elder Races
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    Kinked: A Novel of the Elder Races

    Written by Thea Harrison

    Narrated by Sophie Eastlake

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    As a harpy, Sentinel Aryal is accustomed to dealing with hate, but Sentinel Quentin Caeravorn manages to inspire in her a burning ire unlike anything she's ever known. Aryal believes the new Sentinel to be a criminal, and vows to take him out as soon as the opportunity arises. But the harpy's incessant wrath has pushed Quentin to the limit, and forces him to make a deadly vow of his own.

    To put an end to the conflict, Dragos, Lord of the Wyr, sends them on a reconnaissance mission to the Elven land of Numenlaur. Forced to work together, Aryal and Quentin's mutual antagonism escalates. Each fight draws forth more passion-culminating in an explosively sexual confrontation. But when their quest reveals real danger, Aryal and Quentin must resolve their differences in ways beyond the physical, before the entire Wyr is threatened.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateNov 5, 2013
    ISBN9781452675312
    Kinked: A Novel of the Elder Races

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    • 4/5
      Kinked
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      To say that Aryal, the Harpy Sentinel, and Quentin, the new panther Sentinel, despise one another is an understatement. These to adversaries are hell bent on murder and mayhem until they go too far and Dragos decides to banish them from the Wyr demesne. Forced to work together in the post-apocalyptic Elven land, will Quentin and Aryal overcome their history or die in the attempt?

      Love/Hate relationships are one of my absolute favorite tropes and this one is fantastic. Aryal and Quentin have been minor characters in the series thus far but their fierce animosity and intense chemistry makes them both engaging characters.

      The journey through the dying Elven land has its heart-wrenching and exciting moments, but it is Quentin and Aryal's romance that takes center stage. It is fun watching them work through their hostilities and misconceptions to become true partners and lovers.

      There are several weak points in book such as the BDSM element, which is both underdeveloped and unnecessary both to the characterization and the plot line, and the fact that Quentin and Aryal are too accepting of their mating, especially considering their past enmity. Moreover, Quentin’s big secret is glossed over too easily and the villain’s history and motivation feel somewhat tacked on.

      Nevertheless, Kinked is a fast paced, action packed and steamy read and it is obvious that Harrison has more up her sleeve for the future of the Elder Races.
    • 5/5
      Ariel and Quentin do not get along to the point that Dragos, Lord of the Wyr sends them away to learn to get along - or else. I particularly liked this book in the series because of the sparring between the characters and that they were both less than perfect.
    • 5/5
      Finally, I have a really good strong female character to make example of, ladies and gentleman, meet Aryal the Harpy because she rock my definition of proper raw and strong female character. I guess, I went backward with the series since I've read "Dragos Takes a Holiday" first before I read this book but it was all worth it. The book follow up directly from Lord's Fall and its subsequent storyline which take up the considerable size of the book's plot.

      Aryal and Quentin were possibly the most non-vanilla characters in the entire series. Of course, all of the characters in the Elder's Races series were intense, defiant and sometimes lovable but these two's dynamic were catastrophically explosive. Since Aryal couldn't pinpoint anything against Quentin, she couldn't boot Quentin off from the Sentinels. Even after she had terrorize Quentin's personal and professional life for two years and by the time around this book, both of them reach to the point where every single time they met, both of them always end up with in a murderous rampage. When their fight went out of control, Dragos sent them to Prague on a two weeks mission to a lost elven realm Numenlaur.

      For most part of the book, Kinked was fast paced and enjoyable but it was always interesting to see two physically equal and dominant characters clash and their verbal war was entertaining to the end. Of course, it is still partly a paranormal romance but for 80 percent of the story, it run on heavy action, character developments, sexual tension and also the ugly things waiting for them in Numenlaur. I wish I hadn't devour the book too fast because I can't wait for the next novel length book in the series.
    • 5/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Aryal hates Quentin, and the feeling is mutual. Fed up with the both of them, Dragos sends them on a mission together, telling them to figure out how to work together, or they’ll be out as sentinels. So, naturally, they each decide to find a way to “accidentally” kill the other. Obviously, they’re made for each other…Opening Sentence: Aryal floated and spun in the wild dark night.The Review:This series has been wildly up and down for me, with books that I adore, and then some books that are a struggle to get through. Thankfully, Aryal and Quentin’s story is one of the former. This book was so much fun, and it has me eagerly looking forward to the next.Aryal has never liked Quentin. She is convinced he’s hiding something, and as Dragos’ best investigator, has made it her mission to figure out what Quentin has done. Unfortunately for her, Quentin is now a sentinel, meaning she has to see him every day and work with him. This is not going well, as almost every time they see each other, a fight ensues. We’re not talking about a verbal fight; we’re talking a no holds barred, knockdown, drag out fight, with each person intent on maiming the other. After one such fight, Dragos finally loses his temper. Calling Aryal and Quentin into his office, he tells them they are to travel to Numenlaur on a reconnaissance mission. They must spend at least two weeks on the mission, no more than one month. Both Quentin and Aryal see this as an excellent opportunity to rid themselves of the other person. All they have to do is make the other’s death look like an accident. Not long into their trip, they realize all is not well in Numenlaur and have to band together in order to solve the problem. Will they ever admit to the rising attraction between them? More importantly, will they both make it out alive?I think I’m one of the few people who actually liked Aryal in previous books. Sure, she’s moody and aggressive, but I always found her a refreshing change of pace from other side characters. I really enjoyed having her as the heroine. She’s surprisingly funny, and there’s a soft side to her that other people don’t get to see. I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing more of her in future Elder Races books.I’d never really formed much of an opinion on Quentin in previous books, other than to think that if Pia liked him, he couldn’t be all bad. While definitely an alpha male, he’s not your typical alpha hero, which is nice and makes him a very good fit for Aryal. As with Aryal, he can be very harsh at first, but there are more layers to him. He cares deeply about his elven heritage, as evidenced by his reaction to seeing Numenlaur. There’s definitely more to him than meets the eye.What I really liked about the romance here is that Aryal and Quentin’s personalities did not change as the romance progressed. They remain the same harsh people they were at the beginning of the book, but that ends up being what makes them perfect for each other. I wouldn’t have been happy with a suddenly nice and cheery Aryal, and I’m so glad that this did not happen.As with all Elder Race novels, there is action among the romance, and that action is definitely intense here. From the moment Aryal and Quentin enter Numenlaur, you know something is wrong, and that tension just keeps building. I never wanted to put the book down, and that is always such a great feeling. Fans of the Elder Races novels will definitely not be disappointed with this one!Notable Scene:As Quentin watched, her gaze slid sideways toward him. The narrow-eyed glance she gave him was filled with pure evil. Then she down at Grym’s Glock, and her expression turned unhappy.“You’re doing a really good job,” Grym told her, his voice mild and encouraging. “I know what you want to ask, so I’ll answer right now and save you the temptation. Dragos told me to shoot you if you said a word, so yes, I would do as he ordered. He didn’t say where to shoot you though.”Aryal threw up her hands in a silent question.Grym told her, “I’d probably tag you on your foot.”Her mouth turned down at the corners. She shook her head and pointed to her forearm, while Quentin scratched the back of his head and stared at them. They were discussing in all seriousness which body part Grym was going to shoot?“Okay, not your foot,” Grym amended. “I’d tag your arm. Satisfied?”FTC Advisory: Berkley/Penguin provided me with a copy of Kinked. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 5/5
      I was hesitant going into this novel because Aryal wasn't my favorite character in previous books (to be honest, I down right disliked her). I'm happy to say I worried for nothing. The book was phenomenal.

      This book is darker and more gritty than the previous ones, but it didn't feel forced or unnecessary.

      I would almost say I love this as much as Dragon Bound and Oracle's Moon (my favorites of the series to date).