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Eternal Rider

Book 1 in the series:Lords of Deliverance

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"Eternal Rider" by Larissa Ione is the first installment in the Lords of Deliverance series, set in the Demonica world. The story follows Ares, the Horseman of War, whose seal is held by a fallen angel. When Pestilence, another Horseman, starts targeting Ares' seal, a human named Cara Thornhart gets involved after receiving the seal. The plot unfolds with an action-packed and thrilling narrative, blending mythology, romance, and humor. The characters are complex and realistic, dealing with their pasts and making difficult choices, all while facing the looming threat of the Apocalypse.

Characters:

The characters are complex and well-developed, with Ares embodying a tortured hero and Cara representing resilience and strength.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and character-driven, effectively blending mythology with romance while maintaining a dynamic pace.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, particularly Ares, who must prevent his seal from breaking while battling his fallen brother Reseph, who has become Pestilence, amid romantic developments.

Setting:

The setting combines a mythological world with modern elements, creating a rich backdrop for the supernatural narrative.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and dynamic, keeping readers engaged with an urgency that combines action and character development.
Ares, also known as War, second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to much of the human and demon world, sat astride his stallion on the outskirts of a nameless village in Africa, his body and min...

Notes:

Eternal Rider is the first book in the Lords of Deliverance series, which is a spin-off of the Demonica series.
The story features the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Ares (War), Reseph (Pestilence), Thanatos (Death), and Limos (Famine).
Each Horseman is half demon and half angel, and they hold seals that keep their evil sides at bay.
If a seal is broken, the Horseman will turn into their evil counterpart, causing chaos on Earth.
The plot begins with Reseph's seal being broken, unleashing Pestilence who spreads diseases and disasters.
Ares must protect his seal, which has been transferred to a human named Cara, who is dying as a result.
Cara has healing powers but is haunted by a traumatic past that makes her hesitant to use them.
The book combines action, romance, and supernatural elements, making it an intense read.
Ares struggles with his feelings for Cara, believing that love makes him weak, yet finds himself falling for her.
The story includes other characters from the Demonica series, which adds depth and familiarity for returning readers.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of violence, trauma, and emotional distress, particularly related to the traumatic backgrounds of the main characters.

Has Romance?

The book contains a high level of romance, focusing on the intense relationship between Ares and Cara.

From The Publisher:

Prepare to be burned (Gena Showalter) in this dark, sexy tale by the New York Times bestselling author of the Demonica series, perfect for fans of Kresley Cole, JR Ward, and Jeaniene Frost.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

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2 comment(s)

It Was OK
3 weeks

From Larissa Ione's Website, 5/13/10:

"The Lords of Deliverance series is a Demonica spinoff, set in the same world and based on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The first hero, Ares (War) will be introduced in Sin Undone, and the first book, Eternal Rider, will hit the shelves March 2011."

Very cool!

 
Did Not Like
7 months

I’m done with this series. I am seriously done with it. I have never been a huge fan of it and read it a bit out of some strange habit. I’ve read the first book for its great reviews and then follow on because I don’t like leaving things unfinished – the book series included. But I’m over it.

The world introduced by the books that I found really refreshing and innovative in the first book, with every story became more and more complicated. There are tons of different species, complicated and confusing rules and even more exceptions from them. I gave up following those few books ago. Hundreds species of demons with different abilities, angels, fallen angels, The Aegis, werewolves, vampires and now The Horsemen of Apocalypse and hellhounds – with every book you are presented with a new idea and different set of rules. Oh, and don’t forget about Cara and her gift that is not even part of this universe as it seems. I’m tired of these all.

To be totally honest most of the time I don’t even remember the characters from the previous books. Like, I remember Wraith, but I have seriously no idea who is his wife or even what is her name. And to be totally honest I’m not upset about it. And I can already say that I won’t remember Cara or Ares. Simply because they are completely unremarkable and paper thin. Cara is just annoying in her stubbornness. And Ares who supposed to be a tortured hero is just not an interesting character. There is nothing in them that would make them distinct. Or that would make me care about them.

Ares’s siblings look like interesting characters and at first I was thrilled when I found out that the next book is about Limos. But Ares book ends with a sneak peek of some great secret in her life. It worked like a cold shower on me. More secrets with a potential to change the world! Oh, I’m tired of that. I don’t think I will read the next book in this series unless I need it for some challenge.

 
 
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