Tears of the Reaper
4.5 StarsTears of the Reaper is the fourth book in the Western Wind series by Charlotte Boyett-Compo. This book can be read as a standalone, but you will be missing out on three great books each with a compelling story and red, hot romance.
Owen Toure has survived a hellish nightmare and betrayal beyond belief. The latest damage to his soul and psyche drive him to find escape in the arms of a drug meant to help control reaper transformations. He knows he is ill and is making his way back to the citadel he crosses into other territory to save a boy in danger. He awakes after rescuing the boy to unknown faces. One of the faces is that of a woman, Rachel Lawrence, that he has never met. He finds himself very strongly attracted to this timid young woman. Their story features heartbreak, brutal suffering, and a love that conquers all.
The storyline moved along at a fast pace and there were numerous conflicts and plot twists to keep the reader interested. Once I started reading it I couldn't stop. I had to know what happened to Rachel. I was rooting for Owen to be her hero, and I found my eyes tearing up at the lengths that Owen would go to ensure her safety. The characters were very well written, and the story had just the right amount of suspense and romance. I will say that I have read the other books in the series previous to this one and that added to my pleasure. Each new book seems to be better than the last. The author has a real talent for pulling main characters out and highlighting their stories while using the secondary characters' previous and forthcoming storylines to blend past, present, and future in a way that makes me feel like I'm with old friends. Since this is my fourth book in the series I definitely feel that I am part of the reaper family.
True to her writing style Charlotte Boyett-Compo features other members of the brotherhood, adventure, suspense, a triumph of good over evil, and steamy love scenes. I loved it and you will too.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
