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    Lord's Fall
    Lord's Fall
    Lord's Fall
    Audiobook10 hours

    Lord's Fall

    Written by Thea Harrison

    Narrated by Sophie Eastlake

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Before she met Dragos, half-human half-wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now, she's mated, pregnant and heading south to repair the Wyr's frayed relationship with the Elves. Being separated from Dragos is painful, but for the good of the Wyr demesne they need to figure out how to be partners, in more places than just the bedroom.In New York to preside over the Sentinel Games, Dragos is worried about his mate, but knows that finding two replacement sentinels is essential to show the rest of the Elder Races just how strong and brutal the Wyr demesne can be. But as the games heat up, Pia's negotiations with the Elves take a turn for the dangerous, straining her bond with Dragos and threatening everything they hold dear.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateNov 6, 2012
    ISBN9781452675305
    Lord's Fall

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    • 5/5
      Narration spot on. Not very often books in a series improve from first novel. This one does. Her character development is engaging and you love every character either good or bad.
    • 4/5
      Lord's Fall
      4 Stars

      Provides a quick update to Dragos and Pia’s romance as they learn to cope with being a mated pair (with very little angst, thankfully) and reintroduces several older characters as well as some newer ones who will probably be getting their own books in the future. The animosity between Aryal and Quentin is particularly intriguing and there is obviously some backstory to be had here.

      The plot revolving around Pia’s diplomatic mission to the Elves has a definite Lord of the Rings vibe and the action scenes are exciting. Nevertheless, other elements, such as the prophecy, the Deus Machinae and the Sentinel Games, are all under-developed and the details provided have a slap-dash feel to them.

      Overall, Lord’s Fall leaves a novella-like impression but does serve its purpose as a solid linking book.
    • 4/5
      Dragos and Pia are my favourite Elder Races Series couple. It was totally worth reading Lord's Fall to revisit them and see the change in both of them since they became mated, as they attempted to find a balance in their relationship, i.e. the softer side to Dragos and a steelier side to Pia.
    • 4/5
      I was glad to have a return to Pia and Dragos from the first book in this series. Pia is now pregnant and on a diplomatic mission to the Elven lands, when of course things go wrong.
    • 4/5



      Lord's Fall is the final installment of the Elder Races' series where the story took back to the earlier series's couple; Pia and Drogos. Due to the events in the subsequent sequel of Dragon's Bound, the lord of the Wyr were left with several of his original sentinels and the elves are becoming more hostile to Wyr demesne particularly to Drogos and as a mate to the great dragon, Pia is determined to fix the relationship with the elves while providing Drogos a chance to fill in his sentinels with a bloody gladiator-like games for a chance to serve under Drogos as one of the Sentinels. However, the trip to the Elven realms means separation of the two mated pair.

      In this book, Pia have been pregnant for months and because of her dampening spell, most of the Wyr were suspicious of her status as the Wyr lord's mate. Determined to prove her rank among the predators, she wanted to help Drogos with the Elven politics. As the Elves have history with her mother and respected her as the mythical creature they revere, Pia thought she was safe under the Elves' protection until a terrible enemy with an ancient power threatened the survival of the Elvish demesne including the world itself.

      I do have some gruff with this book because I never expected the series to end this way but I am glad that the first book's plot hole with the Elves is explained in this book. We get to see the close and moderately matured relationship between Drogos and Pia unlike in the first book where the flame of attraction blossomed between them. I do enjoy seeing both of them separated as I could see the characters were very much in love with each other and the scene when Drogos in his dragon-form saved Pia and the Elves from the magical fire because Drogos was so worried about Pia that he'd rather destroy his political relationship between the Elves was so... heart-wrenching and awesome.

      Thea had a thing with effective dialogues between the characters. It was so funny and engaging that I kept cracking up every few pages in this book.

      There are many things that weren't revealed in the book like the history of Drogos which was finally hinted at the end of the book and Pia's Wyr form which was still a secret to the world because Drogos was afraid of the consequences of what the revelation will be.

      However, despite being the ending of the book series, I do feel Pia and Drogos deserved another continuation. Preferably about their son. The excerpt at the end of the book doesn't seem so enticing to me but I have faith with Thea as a storyteller and I will wait for her subsequent books even if she didn't go back to the Elder Races series again.
    • 5/5
      I was excited to read another Pia/Dragos book. This one is action packed from beginning to end. Though there were some slow parts, I was fully entrenched in the story. I didn't want it to end, but I wanted to hurry up and finish so I could get the rest if the story.

      Full review to come at a later date.
    • 4/5
      Super entertaining and what fantastic world building.
    • 4/5
      So much fun.
    • 4/5
      Listening to audiobook. Love Pia and Dragos.

      In this story, we meet some new characters and old ones return (even if they are in very minor parts). I really love some of the new characters. I can't wait to see where the story goes next.
    • 4/5
      Full review to be posted:

      Quick thoughts -

      I think Pia and Dragos has become one of my all time favourite couples and I loved them in Lord's Fall. Although it started off a bit slow, and I wasn't that keen with their separation in the beginning of the book, with Pia on a diplomatic mission to smooth things over with the elves and Dragos stuck in New York to find new sentinals. But the romance (Rrrroaarrr factor in the smexy department) and the main plot with the elves had an epic and felt more immersed in fantasy elements than PNR. I loved the new characters that were introduced like Eva who becomes Pia's new bodyguard although their relationship starts off rocky but I liked how it developed and evolved to them becoming almost affectionate and friendly with each other and with respect. The plot with the elves brings forward plot-threads from previous books and introduces some tantalizing hints in the future about the repercussions of the events in this book.

      However the romance between Pia and Dragos is the real highlight and I bloody adored the final scene in the end. It was sweet and tender as well as pretty funny. Thea Harrison I salute you for creating a wonderful romance along with a fantastic world filled with real imagination!
    • 5/5
      Fantastic read the series is intense and draws you in from the very first page
    • 4/5
      Read for fun (Paperbook)Overall Rating: 4.50Story Rating: 4.25Character Rating: 4.75First Thought When Finished: As much as I love Dragos and Pia can I just say that it was Eva and Pia that totally cracked me up in Lord's Fall! Girl Power!Story Talk "Graydon—” His gold eyes danced suddenly. “You know what a big motherfucker Graydon is. He turned into a gryphon, and then he just sat down and looked at his opponent, who forfeited. It was the fastest bout of the day.”― Thea Harrison, Lord's Fall Lord's Fall basically sent Pia and Dragos on two different quests and I think proved how much they needed each other for balance. I love revisiting old couples especially when we are going for the big HEA. I think Pia/Dragos story needed to be told and I enjoyed it. I loved that most of the characters from the series so far were in this edition and I think it brought us full circle. I am really excited to see where the story goes from here. For fans of the series, this kind of felt like a love letter to all of us.Character Talk “She was his beacon to what others called decency, not because she told him how to act but because she made him want to try.”― Thea Harrison, Lord's Fall I could wax poetic about Thea's characters but I will sum it up this way: They Rock! Oh and I still claim Graydon! :)Final Thought: I am glad I caught up with the series and can't wait to see where it goes from here!
    • 4/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasyallthingsuf.comWith LORD’S FALL Harrison proves that chemistry can get even hotter in life after Happily Ever After. The Elder Races series is so much more than your average Paranormal Romance, and with this fifth installment Harrison takes me back to my all time favorite couple, Dragos and Pia.This next phase of the relationship between Pia and Dragos explores how they rub off on each other. Dragos is surprised by new emotional complications he’d never experienced before and Pia gets in touch with her own autocratic side. And as much as I adored the opportunity to see more of their romance, my curiosity about their unborn son just about overshadowed the central romance. And Harrison’s mythology means Pia can’t just slide into Dragos’s world without a hitch. There are secrets to be kept, egos to overcome, and with each of these conflicts I grew to love these characters more and more. Dipping back into the world of Dragos and Pia was just as funny, sexy, and fascinating as I could have hoped and cemented my belief that Harrison’s Elder Races share more of a pedigree with Ilona Andrews’s Kate Daniels series or Patricia Briggs’s Mooncalled than any Paranormal Romance I can name. Don’t get me wrong, Harrison’s sex scenes are scorching hot, but the romance in these books grows organically alongside action and magic. Whether you characterize the Elder Races as extra racy Urban Fantasy (or extra fantastic Paranormal Romance), LORD’S FALL is another example of interwoven mythology, relationship challenges, and friendships that create a wonderfully rich and satisfying story. In this book both Wyr and Elven society are highlighted, and the realistic rivalries, grudges, and reconciliations give the characters a depth that most Paranormal Romances gloss over. With so many layers to the interactions, Harrison keeps me guessing about future romances and conflicts. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next.With Quentin, a Pegasus, and even abrasive Aryal, there are plenty of characters I’m eager to see again. LORD’S FALL proves that Harrison’s nuanced characters can more than handle encore appearances, and I’d love to see any of her past happy couples back in the spotlight. While each book manages to be a satisfying stand alone, events rumbling in the background promise big changes and conflicts on the horizon. Years ago I rated DRAGON BOUND 4 bats, and time has proved it to be one of my favorite books (and a retroactive 5 bats in my estimation). With such solid characterization and plotting, I enjoy it more and more each time I reread it. While LORD’S FALL isn’t quite “buy a copy for everyone I know” 5 bats, past experience promises that I’ll be reading it again and again and loving every page of it.Sexual Content: Sex scenes.
    • 5/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Dragos and Pia are back and in full force. Politics and ancient machines threaten not only to tear them about, but everything else in their world as well.Opening Sentence: Even though feeling like a drama queen sucked donkey’s balls, it was still true-leaving Dragos and New York behind was one of the hardest things Pia had ever done.The Review:The original and, in my opinion, coolest Elder Races couple is back! Pia and Dragos are still working out all the kinks in their relationship. I am pretty sure this would be a whole lot easier if they didn’t have to keep dealing with touchy Elven politics, cryptic prophetic messages, and Wyr gladiatorial career advancements. That, and the occasional attack on their lives, leaves Pia and Dragos spread a little thin. The fact that they must separate for a time in order to get everything done leaves them both far more vulnerable than ever before.The Games, the Wyr solution to deciding who is the best qualified to become a Sentinel, is probably the most unexpected and delightful surprise in the entire book. The loss of two Sentinels in the recent past have left a rare opportunity for the rest of the Wyr Demesne; coveted places at the top of the food chain. When you stop and think about it, the whole thing makes sense. Wyrs value strength and so how better to prove it than in The Games? Though Dragos is not much of a people kind-of-dragon, he does put on his big boy pants and oversees The Games himself. His strength is shown to both Wyr and other races alike, proving that he IS the Alpha Male. Despite this very important task, he is still willing to drop everything and come to Pia’s rescue. That is what makes Dragos such a magnificent character; his love for his wife and unborn child over his station.Though the main point in the story is about the nefarious plot surrounding mass genocide, I find myself returning to the relationship between Pia and Dragos. It may not be as world altering as a God Machine, but it IS something that rings true. Their love for one another and the lengths for which they will go to for each other’s safety and happiness is heartwarming. I am a sucker for love-conquers-all tales, but this one is special. They may be mythical creatures, but their emotions are all too human. The sun rises and they hug and I fall in love all over again.This book is the first one in the series to return to a previous couple and I am glad for it. Lord’s Fall is about what is truly important in life. Dragos discovered his one truth and it leaves one feeling hopeful for their own HEA. Truly, this is one of Harrison’s most delicious and addictive books to date. The Elder Races series just keeps getting better and better.Notable Scene:“Stop it.,” she panted. “Stop teasing me.”“No,” he told her with a cruel smile, until she screamed in his face.“Just fuck me, dammit!”This is was as if she had laid a whip across him, he reacted so violently. He reader back and yanked her up and around, until she was on her hands and knees, and she was there ahead of him, as she reached one hand between her legs and ripped her own panties off.He froze for a moment, then muttered, “That’s got to be one of the hottest things I’ve ever seen you do.”FTC Advisory: Penguin/Berkley Sensation provided me with a copy of Lord’s Fall. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. I only get paid in hugs and kisses from my little boys.