Another fun read from Tessa Adams, infiltrating the Wyvernmoon to put an end once and for all to their biological warfare.

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Forbidden Embers
3 Stars

The problem with this book and the previous installments is that not enough information is provided regarding the main characters' pasts. Little is known about Logan's early years in Ireland and the details would have added an extra dimension to his characterization but are sorely lacking. More information is provided concerning Cecily's family history but once again it is insufficient.

The revenge plot continues the ongoing story of the Wyvernmoons' attacks on the Dragonstar clan. While, Logan's motivation is completely understandable given the horrific nature of the biological weapon used against his people, he is, nevertheless, constantly misleading and lying to Cecily, which is a strike against him.

Cecily starts out on the weak willed and pathetic side but gains in strength and confidence as the story progresses. She reveals a strong backbone in her encounters with the various council members and ultimately becomes an independent and powerful heroine worthy of being a queen. The fact that she calls Logan on his actions and doesn't automatically forgive him even though she understands his reasons is another plus in her favor.

Logan and Cecily's romance is satisfying but not as intense as it could have been given the circumstances. They seem to spend most of their time lusting after each other and having sex, which detracts from their ultimate declarations of love after knowing each other for barely a week.

All in all, an adequate ending to a series that has a lot of potential but never really lives up to it. There is additional material for future installments that I would probably read if I came across them. ( )

I fell in love with this world with the first book, Dark Embers and liked the second book Hidden Embers, but I l-o-v-e-d Forbidden Embers. Tessa has made a lifelong fan out of me with this book and there is no way I will ever get enough of the dragons she has created!

When we last left the Dragonstar clan was in the middle of biological warfare with the Wyvermoon clan and out for blood. Wyvermoon has manufactured a violent virus that kills dragons, with a survival rate of zero and no cure in sight. Logan has volunteered to go behind enemy lines and take down the lab where the virus is harvested and find out who is to blame for its creation. He goes in with a single purpose, revenge. He is not going to let anything get in his way and is willing to use anyone to avenge his fallen clan mates. His plan seems to be going well, until he meets Cecily. Cecily is the princess in the Wyvermoon clan and hast been locked away most of her life. She loved her father and brother and was heartbroken when they died, but the more she learns about them, the more she questions who they really were. She wants to take her place as the queen of her clan, but the men who served her father all doubt her ability to rule, especially because she is a woman. She knows she can help turn things around for Wyvermoon, but no one seems to want to give her a chance. She is frustrated and angry when she stumbles upon Logan on the outskirts of her land. And that is where the fun begins.

One of the apprehensions I had going into this book was the lack of the Dragonstar environment. I thought not being with the characters I have come to love was going to impact the story, but I was happy to be proven wrong. Logan proved to be more than enough representation for the Dragonstar clan. Tessa also gives us a great character with Cecily and the chemistry the two of them had together more than made up for past characters absences. It was also interesting to see what has been going on in the Wyvermoon clan all this time. The expression “appearances can be deceiving” is the first thing that came to my mind as the lives of this enemy clan come into the light. Not everything is as it seems and as Logan comes to this realization his heartstrings begin to tug at him and his guilt rises. He did not expect to feel anything for Cecily and when he does, it throws a serious wrench in his plans.

While we are on the subject, the romance in this book was ridiculous! I immediately connected with both Logan and Cecily and soaked in every moment they had together. It started out hot and wild, but quickly turned so sweet. It was easy to root for them and dread the moment when Cecily discovered the truth about Logan. The feelings they have for each other ooze off the page and they became my favorite couple of this series. I knew little about each of them going in, but they both worked their way into my heart and I hope we will get to check up on them from time to time in the future.

One of the best parts of this book was the last one hundred pages that flew by! Everything was happening so fast and the heartache Cecily felt when she discovered Logan’s identity was nothing short of crushing. I was holding my breath to see how all the events turned out, and even though I had my suspicions, there were still a couple of things I did not see coming. I am not sure how all the decisions made in this book are going to affect the lives of everyone in the future, but I am eager to find out.

Overall, Forbidden Embers was absolutely fantastic and has sealed my love of this series. Tessa has not put another book in this series up on her website, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that we have not seen the end of this world. Hot dragons, scorching romance and a thrilling plot line, not sure what else you could possible want. So, what are you waiting for? If you have not read this series you need to remedy that situation immediately! ( )