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The Beast

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

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The Beast

By: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself....

For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side, and his king and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can't understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him...and that terrifies him as well as distances him from his mate.

After suffering a mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world...and Mary's. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from....

©2016 J. R. Ward (P)2016 Penguin Audio
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“Intimate, evocative...the last quarter or so of The Beast had me breathing fast, furiously flipping pages. Emotional surprises and plot twists signal big things to come as this consistently compelling and exciting series evolves. This immersive, introspective yet rousing next installment will leave you clamoring for more.” (USAToday.com)

The Beast is a joy of a novel.... Ward is a master of her craft.” (New York Journal of Books)

“A beautiful experience meant to be savored by fans.” (Under the Covers)

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Wow I loved Rhage and Mary’s book so hard, so getting a second book was like jackpot to me.
There is so very much going on in this book I hope I can do this review justice.

First I was mad at Rhage for ignoring V hello when has V’s visions EVER been wrong… NEVER that’s when.
So already I am highly emotional tears and sadness then poof Mary is my knight and shining armor.

Kick it over to Bitty an Mary at safe place, Mary having to let Bitty know it was time to say good bye to her mahmen , this is heart breaking.

I was not a fan of the Scribe Virgin in this book, why do defeated I don’t understand because things didn’t go her way. It wasn’t like she was obsolete, far from it.

You can just feel how off Mary and Rhage are. Had me wondering what was going to happen with them.
Then the conversation about kids happened and that broke my ever loving heart I tell you. But then when they kind of came to the mutual choice that if Bitty would they would foster to adopt her.
Priceless the connection between Bitty and Rhage. Best scene ever when Bitty see and falls in love with Rhage’s GTO!

I think what surprises me the most is Mary can drive it like a BOSS! Not only that but how proud Rhage was to let Bitty take it for a spin too.
When Rhage held LW – Little Wrath and how he was afraid to walk with him . Heel, toe, Heel, toe – Didn’t want to flatten him like a Panini. LMAO!

This could be a long review I have so much more to say, Some funny moments Rhage slapping Fritz on the back and him almost taking a face plant and one of the other brothers yells out ‘Got em’ saved poor Fritzy!

I am loving Assails transformation in this book and his connection with V. I think that might be a friendship I like. 
Omg the babies.. I can’t even I don’t want to give anything away but that made me cry and laugh and cry and cry.. So not only did I cry at the beginning but at the end too!

Oh god the flooding of the hot tub because of Mary and Rhage.. love that Mary didn’t get to embarrassed. But the razing after… omg toooo funny got to love the Brothers and there humor let alone Lassiter.

Ok No more Review on to Quotes you know I got them!

Favorite Quote EVER
“I eat people. I mean…the beast. You know! It eats things, that shouldn’t, you know, be eaten.” – Rhage

“He’s like a Big Friendly Dog.” – Bitty

“Life didn’t have to be perfect for true love to exist in it.”

“I really need a drink; I really need a freaking drink.”

“Shut up and brush, honey. We will talk about this after her transition in like 12 -15 years.”

“You’re always going to be my prince with the shining fangs.”

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J. R. Ward doesn't dissapoint!

J. R. Ward doesn't dissapoint. This book is just as great as the others, i couldn't stop listening!! I love how we got to see what a big heart Hollywood has, as well as a few glimpses of that from some of the others. I will say that I felt a bit let down toward the end. To me this would have been an excellent time to let us see how much Zsadist is not " a gentle male". Intro of a new character lets us know there is more to come! I can't wait!!!!

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Back to the beginning

Loved this book, Ward has gone back to what she has done best with this series...glad I book this one. I had feared that she was loosing her touch with few books before this one but to me she is back on track!

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love The Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

loved every minute, could not wait to get to next chapter, cannot wait for more

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Cried all the way

it started show, but boy, did it pick up! I cried my way through the whole second half of the book

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The BEAST

Would you listen to The Beast again? Why?

Yes, I really enjoyed the story and Jim Frangione's voice is very soothing.

What other book might you compare The Beast to and why?

I really enjoyed listening to Nora Roberts Circle Trilogy, it was also very enjoyable!

Have you listened to any of Jim Frangione’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but I didn't. I listened to it while I was driving in the car. It was a great way to pass the time.

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Loved it

JR Ward always does such a fantastic job with her writing. When the book was finished I didn't want to leave the world. I wish that this book had a kept on going.

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I still love these books

The story added two new characters. This one was different as it added deapth to prior characters and did not add a new love.

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Finally more Rage + new characters & plots

I'm excited about the introduction of the new characters and love how Assail is evolving!!

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loved every bit

amazing voice, fantastic read didn't want it to end can't wait for the next book. made every page, line, word, syllable even more amazing then the one before.

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