The Dragon has awakened, and he will claim his bride.As the Vanguard’s top analyst, Tabitha discovers a secret message which could allow them to deal a severe blow to the Kryptids. The last thing she expects during that mission is to run into the ‘enemy’ who haunts her dreams. After getting her heart crushed years ago, Tabitha has sworn off genetically engineered warriors. Yet, she cannot resist … she cannot resist her attraction to the dark and mysterious hybrid named Bane. As they prepare for a bloody war against the Kryptids, she realizes there can only be a future for them if she can bring Bane and his people to the Vanguard’s side.
His hearts have ached for Tabitha from the moment he set eyes on her. And yet, time after time, he has let his fierce and fearless Queen walk away. It had been both for her safety and out of duty to those under his protection. However, the tide has finally turned. He and his people may be the monstrous creations of the Kryptid General but, for the first time, freedom is within their grasp. Now that he has a chance at a future with his Queen, and at safety for his people, nothing and no one will stand in his way.
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Tabitha is a total badass! Her heart has been broken but she’s slowly overcoming the misery. She’s so strong, brave, smart and very protective of the Warriors. I loved her so much!
Bane is absolutely my favorite character from the series. He’s so strong, caring and selfless. And after everything he’s been through with his father, he fiercely continues the fight to protect the people he cares about. And his devotion to Tabitha was so amazing.
I adored their relationship – they had such chemistry and connection. I loved their interaction and the romance was scorching hot. They are so great for each other and deserve their happiness together.
I really liked Dread, too. I’m so glad that he found his HEA with Myriam. And Arrow is such an adorable boy!
The story is one of my favorites from the series so far. It’s a fantastic read filled with action, drama, hope, danger, steam and magnificent characters!
I absolutely loved it!
This book was just hands down amazing. This series has everything. Sadness, chaos, turmoil, love, betrayal, hope, death, happiness, plot twists you name it. This book embodies so much! Courage, teamwork. Sacrifice all rolled into one. Not to mention acceptance and abundance of adventure and mystery. The General is still a hated SOB lol but the story and world building just gets more powerful. Bane and tabitha are just fantastic together. Arrow was so adorable. This book hits you in the feels. There is so much sadness and yet such profound closure and quite a few other HEA’s that happen. I’d really liked to have seen Myriams book. I hope it’s not too late for that. This series is so fantastic
I really love when authors turn villains from previous books in the series, into lovable characters. Great closure for earlier heroines.
I need a moment to dry my eyes
Don’t fret they are happy tears – for now
I, like the rest of the Vanguard, know this war is far from over but we need to make the most of the small victories, the quiet moments, the precious memories.
Since the series began I have been in awe of the universe Abel created. Each new episode has only drawn me deeper into the story line. Endeared me more to the cast.
I knew Bane’s story would be special. From the beginning, he stood out. And to pair him with Tabitha (not a spoiler it’s on the blurb!) They are a perfect match. Bane carries the weight of the universe on his shoulders, walking a very sharp blade attempting to balance appeasing his “father” with protecting his family. And to find that the one soul that compliments his, that was made for him, that truly completes him – can never be his?
Tabitha has been the b! Tch queen from the beginning. It has taken her years to come to terms with her feelings, to mend her broken heart. She has come so far since the first episode. We get a chance to see the true Tabitha here. The one who once laughed and loved wholeheartedly. It is a big 360 form the vicious little ankle-biter she has been. Sorry Tabs.
It’s hard to review without spoilers all that happens in this episode.
I do not want to decrease any OMG factors or Awww moments that you may encounter.
You can expect quite a few ” Oh he ll No” scenes interlaced with a few that may have you yelling ” turn around!” or other various explicit s out loud
I shed a few tears both happy and sad – experienced some chuckles and I smiled – a lot!
Best of all I was there to witness and feel each moment
I think for me that is what makes this series so captivating
Abel transports her readers into the story
You don’t just read it
You experience it
Until the next battle – to the little victories
Wow I have read the last two of the Xian warriors but I think Bane was more heartfelt. The misjudges the pain he have to go for just being different and find that person that will love him with everything he is was a heartfelt read. I just love the way this author has build this world I can’t get enough of this characters it has so many that I what to know every single one of them. So I hope we will get more of them.
Nonstop action!
I have great admiration for Bane. He’s lived an incredibly difficult existence, yet always remaining loyal to his mother and her people. His care for his brothers and all those created by General Khutu is admirable. His hatred for his father – justifiable. His devotion to Tabitha is heartwarming. Tabitha is an amazing woman. Her analytical skills more often than not lead her to discoveries no others have found. She’s also a highly skilled soulcatcher. I love the way she and Bane are together. He gives her time to learn to trust that he won’t desert her. The fires burn hot, indeed!
Their story is vividly told, with awesome scenes of both battle and romantic times. I am not done with this world yet, so I’m hoping for more like this!
Regine Abel never disappoints. Bane is a great conclusion (?) to the Xian Warriors series which is filled with wonderful characters, everlasting love, high action, and sci-fi elements. There is something for everyone. I was so happy that Tabitha got her prince charming after all this time.
This is the third thrilling instalment in The Xian Warriors series. If you have not read the first two books you won’t have a clue what’s going on and will have missed so much story telling and fantastic reading!In this book we learn so much more about the mysterious hybrid Bane.
As the eldest son and living experiment of the Kryptid/Gomenzi dragon and vanguard human mother, Bane has the weight of a thousand lives on his shoulders and an almost insurmountable mission of freeing his people and fellow experiments from General Khutu aka ‘the big bad’.
This book was fantastic, action packed with lots of well written arse kicking. Character building that showed depth and development of cast members from the previous books which will hopefully turn into next in series reads
The rollercoaster ride of emotions in this book were wonderfully constructed, no emotion has been left out. Be warned your gonna need tissues!!
The relationships found in this book were beautiful and believable. Between the brothers, the warriors and their human vanguard partners. Bane and Tabitha had fantastic chemistry, connection and interactions.
I adore this series I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Bane
what a name. Bane lives up to his name: fierce warrior, leader, and gives it his all. I loved him! He was easily lovable! and He couldn’t have been paired with a better soul mate than Tabitha! Those two deserved each other and im so happy how well their romance blossomed. loved it!! i read this with my kindle unlimited
I have to admit that I just love this series and this book is a great addition to it! I love how all the new characters expand what we know about the world that is building and all the species in it, yet it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Bane is just, oh, my, he’s lovely! I just love how the characters are written, they are so alive, so rounded and just bursting off the page. I thoroughly enjoyed it and could not put it down. I cannot wait for the next book! I’m busy guessing who it will be about…
Tabitha has sworn off any romantic relationships after being hurt. She is working with the Vanguard to help in the war against the Kryptids. Bane is a hybrid of a Vanguard mother and Kryptid father. His father is the General behind the imprisonment of women and hybrid children that are Bane’s brothers. Tabitha discovers something that may be able to change the course of the war and is on a mission. Bane has been attracted to Tabitha since seeing her for the first time. His brothers and other responsibilities have kept him from pursuing her. Now that things are resolved he will let nothing stop him from claiming Tabitha, his soulmate.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Let me regale you with the super-awesomeness that is BANE! Bane is a tool of the Kryptid General Khutu. He’s a hybrid born of a stolen Vanguard mother and Kryptid father. He and his brothers are the secret allies of the Xian Warriors. Tabitha is the queen who haunts Bane’s dreams. When Tabitha, an analyst and shell for the Vanguard, discovers a trail of breadcrumbs that could possibly give them an advantage in the war against Khutu, she embarks on a dangerous mission with a full complement of her sisters and Xian Warriors. Its a trap and the Hybrids join the forces the Xian Warriors to save the victims that Bane is protecting. Tabitha is drawn to Bane. But will she be able to keep him? Bane is the leader of his people. Tabitha would like nothing more than Bane joining her on Khepri. Much is at risk. Will the Xian race welcome Bane and the other Hybrids designed to be their enemies into their ranks permanently? Read and find out!
As you guessed I LOVED this book! Bane is one, hot warrior! (:::fans self:::) And I love all of the battle scenes and strategy that come to play in this story, as well as the steamy stuff. This book is not really a stand-alone. I recommend you read Legion and Raven first! 5 stars for this fantastic addition to the Xian Warriors series!