Review: Dearest Ivie by J.R. Ward
Dearest Ivie
Book Info
Released: March 13th 2018
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood #15.5
Pages: 145
“DEAREST IVIE is definitely a quick read and Ward never fails to grab and keep your attention.”
~ Under the Covers
As longtime fans of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, any extra bits we can get set in our favorite world is always a treat. However, novellas are a tough thing. Especially when you have no previous investment in the characters. At least for me.
So here are some things I liked and disliked both about this story:
- The writing in this one is still very much Ward style, but a little more simple. There is only the one storyline, and one POV. It’s entirely told from Ivie’s POV. I was itching to find out what was going through Silas’s mind! But the way it’s narrated does keep the reader engaged. It can also feel a little too simple, only because of what I’m used to reading from Ms. Ward.
- I’m not a big fan of insta-love, and this book does have that feel. I knew there had to be a pressing reason for it and yes, there was. But it still felt like a very easy connection in my opinion.
- Being in the BDB universe always feels like coming home to friends and family. Even when you don’t know the characters you’re reading about.
- Ward never does this for no reason. This book left me feeling like there is a connection to someone else in the main characters that will come to play an important part in the future. I won’t mention my questions here because it would be a spoiler.
DEAREST IVIE is definitely a quick read and Ward never fails to grab and keep your attention. And it’s the perfect appetizer before THE THIEF comes out.
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I get easily distracted by pictures of sexy guys and have tons of book boyfriends.I keep all my alpha males chained to my basement and guard them fiercely.*Back off bitches*I like to see Jason Momoa as a lot of those boyfriends, because ….. mmmmmmm JASON.MOMOA!
I’m a part time graphic designer (yes, everything you see on UTC has been done by me), run my husband's business from home and on a good day I’m a self appointed superwoman (she who can do it all).I love blogging with my girls and I couldn’t do it any other way!My first love is everything paranormal, but in the past few years I’ve re-learned to love contemporary romance.Every once in a while I like to mix things up with a historical romance, a steampunk or an LGBT book.Because I need variety to avoid book slumps.I don’t always need an HEA although I prefer one, and I love authors that can rip my heart out and make me ugly cry.
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Great review Francesca! I’ve only just started DEAREST IVIE,between family survey’s and chaos i haven’t read but just a few chapters,but I love it.I agree silas is a mystery and Jr always has her reasons for how she introduces new characters,can’t wait to see down the road how this all fits in.one thing I know for sure is this lady can tell one hell of a great story!! I’m a total Jr Ward book whore!!!
Hope you end up enjoying it Kathy!
Thanks for the review, I’m a few books behind on this series.
Sounds good. I am behind in this series but hope this isn’t a necessary read for a future book.
For now I would say no, but you never know with her. At least it’s a VERY fast read.
Great review Francesca! I’ve only just started DEAREST IVIE,between family survey’s and chaos i haven’t read but just a few chapters,but I love it.I agree silas is a mystery and Jr always has her reasons for how she introduces new characters,can’t wait to see down the road how this all fits in.one thing I know for sure is this lady can tell one hell of a great story!! I’m a total Jr Ward book whore!!!
Hope you end up enjoying it Kathy!
Thanks for the review, I’m a few books behind on this series.
I wasn’t expecting this little extra. Like you, I instantly started wondering what it was a set-up for.
It’s like we question everything! LOL
Thanks for the review Francesca
Sounds good. I am behind in this series but hope this isn’t a necessary read for a future book.
For now I would say no, but you never know with her. At least it’s a VERY fast read.
I wasn’t expecting this little extra. Like you, I instantly started wondering what it was a set-up for.
It’s like we question everything! LOL
Thanks for the review Francesca
I am so behind. I’m just getting Chosen read now and hoping I can get to Dearest Ivie before The Thief release. I’m glad it’s a quick read!
I am so behind. I’m just getting Chosen read now and hoping I can get to Dearest Ivie before The Thief release. I’m glad it’s a quick read!
Hi, Thanks for the review, I am just 2 books behind it. When you review them then I will read them. I am too eager to read it. Keep sharing your thoughts!
Hi, Thanks for the review, I am just 2 books behind it. When you review them then I will read them. I am too eager to read it. Keep sharing your thoughts!