2008-10-02 Adored It! If I Could Give It 10 Stars, I Would!

I have waited for so long for this book, I just snapped it up when it came out - although I had to wait for some time before starting it because I wanted to 'take my time'. I've always loved Ash's character in the DH books and we got hints of his life throughout the Dark Hunter series - especially in Zarek's book, where Ash lets Zarek 'see' his a part of his past where he too was treated badly by his father.

I absolutely adored it! It's over 700 pages long and, from the very first page, we're riveted. I resented having to put it down - even to sleep! Drove my husband crazy - oops...!

Having read a most of Sherilyn's 'DH' books, all JR's 'Black Dagger' books, and all Christine's 'Dark' series, I have to say that 'Acheron' tops the lot. To me, his is THE ultimate hero. Loved him. Loved Ryssa, Simi (always) Tory and her friends. Loved Appollymi (that surprised me!). Couldn't stand Artie (no surprise there), Styxx (until later) and all the other bad guys in his 'family'. I laughed, I (actually) cried, I felt elated, I felt real terror in places. I just loved the book. SK takes this well-loved character, and the series, to a stratispheric level. Unlike some other series I've read recently, this one definitely didn't disappoint me.

But don't take my word for it, readers - or the word of the other 19 5 star reviewers... JUST BUY IT!