Overall, I'd give this book at least 4 out of 5 stars. I liked how it spiced things up and added another level of emotion to their relationship's development. While most of the books I read are more heavy in plot and character than, well, steamy sex, this book does have some touching and passionate scenes of the forbidden chemistry developing between Trinity and Zayne. As long as there is a little bit of humanity in play, choice will always influence the outcome. Perhaps one of the best unstated lessons in this whole series is that no one is completely good or completely evil. Trinity (a Trueborn - half human and half angel) and Zayne (a Warden - killer of demons and protector of all humans) are now trying to find the truly evil Harbinger, with the help of their friends, who include the Crown Prince demon Roth.

While there is still grief about the loss of Misha, we've got a whole new drama dealing with her newly appointed Protector, Zayne, who was almost her boyfriend right before the last conflict. In Rage and Ruin, Trinity has a new Protector, since the first book ended with her finding out about the double-crossing by her first Protector, Misha. That dialogue got me right into the old conversations and characters from the first book. I admittedly giggled at the first lines - a conversation with Trinity's ghost friend, Peanut. I was so excited to get this second book in the Harbinger series, and it definitely did not disappoint. Strengths: Characters, fantasy world setting, steamy sex

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