Betrayed by Amber Lynn Natusch
Series: Caged #9
Published by Indie
Published on: December 15. 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Werewolves
Pages: 260
Format: eARC
Source: Author
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When Ruby discovers what really happened the night of Alan Beauchamp's murder, one thing becomes very clear: time is running out for the people she loves. As she unravels the web of lies and deceit around her, Ruby reveals an unthinkable truth. One with dire repercussions for all.
Can Ruby pull together all the supernatural aspects of her life to foil a diabolical plot, or will she fall victim to an evil unlike any other she has faced?
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Finally. The last book of any series is usually bittersweet to say the least, especially when it’s a series that was so well loved by me from the minute that I found it. I started this series because I loved the cover. I quickly fell in love with the characters, the premise, and of course the romance. I wanted to read this book, but I am really not happy to say goodbye to all the characters that have become so beloved to me. A copy of this book was given to me by the author, in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Ruby is just one of the wonderful characters in this book. As the main character, she has been through it all-pain, loss, suffering, and of course a great love and many friendships. She’s an RB, the last of her kind and constantly on the brink of extinction throughout this whole series. RB’s are the scariest and strongest of all werewolves. One can take out a platoon of soldiers, before the soldiers even realize what is happening. Ruby was not aware that Scarlet(the RB) lived inside her until her parents were brutally killed, and Ruby, once blind most of her life, had her sight restored. Some readers love Scarlet. I, on the other hand wasn’t won over by her until this book, possibly somewhat in the previous book as well. She is the total opposite of Ruby, violent, selfish, arrogant,sarcastic, loyal, the list goes on. Sean is Ruby’s great love. He’s immortal, and the son of Ares, the God of War. He is ancient, lived to kill(wiping out the Fae, among others)for too many years to count, and falling for Ruby completely changed him. He can still be ruthless, but, oh has she has softened him! And then there is Cooper. What can I say, I love his character dearly, and have since the beginning. He’s just such a wonderful man, also a wolf, and loves Ruby dearly, as she does him-not romantically, although I wanted that for them through several books. So many more characters than I can mention, ones I loved, ones I hated, and one that was enigmatic to say the least(Gavin), all made this a well rounded series.
This particular read was the culmination of all the problems from throughout the whole series. Too many to go into here. Natusch ties all the ends up neatly and presents it to her readers in such a way that the reader becomes totally invested all over again. Not that I was ever not invested in this series! There’s lots of romance for Ruby and Sean, a possibility for a happily ever after for Cooper, plenty of action/suspense, and the whole last part of the book had me crying.
Me, crying while reading is something I hadn’t done in years-especially an ugly cry. Quite the accomplishment for this author! This book wasn’t always easy to read, especially towards the end. I have to mention that there is loss, and my red eyes proved it. That’s just a heads up!
Well written as always, I loved the whole thing, and there’s nothing I would have changed about the series ending. Well, maybe a couple of things, but it all added to the story. The redemption(in my eyes anyway)of Scarlet was the icing on the cake for me, as well. The pacing was perfect, the premise well executed, and it more than earned a five star rating. Highly recommended!
FYI-As of this writing, Caged is free on Amazon.
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I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
Picked up Caged! Thanks for the heads up 🙂 🙂 Glad it finished strong!
I hope you love it. This was one of those series that just kept getting better as you go 🙂
I really don’t read enough were books of any kind and this whole series sounds fabulous and I’m loving those five stars!
It really is a different slant on a were book!
Man! I’m going to have to take the time to get acquainted with these characters and this series in 2016, Lorna. I grabbed Caged when I first saw you reviewing this series. That the end was so powerful you ugly cried says a lot as I know how much you’ve enjoyed this series. I’m glad you were happy with how things wrapped up. 🙂
Yes well I could have done without the parts that made me cry but then it wouldn’t have been near as good 🙂 I hope you get a chance to try it!
<BOring cover is boring
Did you notice that there are little scenes in the pupils of the eyes?
Last books always leave me bitter sweet when it’s a series I loved. I didn’t even know about these. I’ll have to keep them in mind.
First one is free right now. It really has been one of my favorite series 🙂
Wow Lorna! I love it when you get to the final book in the series and it manages to wreck havoc on your emotions… and ugly cry! Sounds like it was worth it!
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I loved this whole series and saying goodbye to it ended up being emotional especially when the author didn’t make it an easy read! So good 🙂
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I’m glad this series ended well for you, even if it did have crying.
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Thanks! It was such a good journey with these characters 🙂
I grabbed Caged. I love the emotions this wrought from you.
It was just a loved series of mine and this was the end. It is one of those that gets better with each book : )
Lorna recently posted…Review: Betrayed by Amber Lynn Natusch (@Mollykatie112, @AmberLNatusch)
As good as you made it sound… I’m always leery of the ones that make me cry. I HATE to cry. Still, if is that good I need to at least try the first book in this series!
BTW, so sorry to hear about your kitty. TONS of ((HUGS)) and furry hugs from my pups to you and your kitty!
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I never cry while reading, however this being the last book in the series, and after a very intense whole last part of the book and some really sad things that happened, yep I did some crying-but only with this last book.
And thank you so much for the hugs, much appreciated and needed 🙂
Ah yes it’s always so difficult when we arriver at the end of a series mainly when this one is really good and I’m always so anxious to see if I’ll be disappointed or not and I’m glad it wasn’t the case for you.
Thank you, I was really happy in the end, even if I had to cry some to get there!
Just downloaded Caged… Looking forward to the good writing.
I hope you love it. Keep in mind it gets even better as you go. And lots of mystery and action in the rest of the series as well as romance 🙂
I wish I have your discipline to complete series! I honestly have so many unfinished ones. Not only trilogies, but ones that go from 5 to 10 books! That’s dedication. 😀
I have so many I haven’t finished as well! Most of the ones I have finished are either series I loved like this one, or ones with only 3 or 4 books. I tend to read the first one and then not be able to go back and read more. I am always saying someday. Oh well, way too many books to read 🙂
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