Dakota Diva Book Reviews

The Chosen

July 07, 2017
FICTION, PARANORMAL ROMANCE
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The Chosen is the latest novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world. The title refers to Layla, a "Chosen" and the story is mainly about her and her love interest Xcor. Ward's writing style is to weave a couple story lines into a single book, leaving most to continue into another book. In addition to the main love story, the author highlights Tohr and V, two brothers who's stories don't seem exactly tidy, which is probably why they appear here.  I'll admit I have been waiting for the author to write about Layla and Xcor because I really couldn't imagine how a "Happily Ever After" would occur for these two. And as Ward writes these books as romance novels, a HEA is usually in the cards. So Layla has given birth to twins and the biological father is Qhuinn. Blay, Qhuinn's partner, is also considered a father to the twins. It's when Qhuinn discovers that Layla is secretly seeing Xcor, enemy of the BDB, that everything falls apart.  For me, I felt that the author delves into love and loyalty in this book. Love for a child, a family, a brotherhood. Loyalty to an idea, a group, a moral compass. These are tough issues. Who knows how we will react when faced with tough choices. Will we give up on love? Will we betray those who have been kind to us? Will we throw away years of commitment in a moment of weakness? I have to say the book didn't wow me and if asked I would say read only if curious about Xcor.  But J.R. Ward has many fans who love this series and the world of BDB. I have no doubt we will see a few more books, but I wonder if the author is gaining new fans with this release or just writing for the tried and true.


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