Body of Sin
4.5 Stars

**Warning**: This review is for the 4th book in the series and as such may contain spoilers. You may wish to skip it until after you have read the previous books.

Synopsis:
Following his resurrection, Lokan Krayl still finds himself trapped in purgatory with no way out until a woman from his past arrives to guide him through the Twelve Gates. Bryn Carr is a woman with secrets who tricked Lokan once before. Can he trust her to lead him toward salvation?

Review:
A fantastic conclusion to the series, which MUST be read in order to full appreciate the complex storyline and impressive world building.

The story and characters are beautifully written. Lokan and Bryn’s relationship is gritty and emotional. The fact that they have known each other for seven years and share a daughter contributes to the sensitivity and intensity of their connection. The flashback scenes to when they first met are woven seamlessly into the storyline and are crucial to understanding their bond. So often this kind of information is either missing or poorly scripted but this is definitely not the case in Body of Sin.

The plot continues where Sins of the Flesh left off and had me hooked from the get go. I could barely put the book down for bathroom breaks and read it in less than 6 hours. While the resolution of the Soul Reapers' conflict with Sutekh is not particularly original, it was entertaining and extremely satisfying. The inclusion of tidbits about both Lokan and Bryn's brothers was also enjoyable and I wonder if Silver isn't setting up for another trilogy with the Falconer brothers as the main protagonists – that is definitely a series I would read.

The only thing missing from the book to make this book absolute perfection is an epilogue that follows up on the brothers and their mates.

Body of Sin is scheduled for release on August 23, 2011. An advance copy of the book was provided to me for review by the publisher and NetGalley.com. ( )

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Having enjoyed Sins of the Flesh, the third book in the Otherkin series, I was looking forward to the release of Body of Sin and was thrilled to get my hands on an ARC (courtesy NetGalley). While the third book worked as a stand alone, I think this one works best with some knowledge of the series. Lokan’s story had remained untold except through the prism of his brothers search for his murderer and the scattered pieces of his body and soul. Body of Sin gives the series closure that would not have been accomplished if it had only been published as a trilogy as was originally planned.
As in the previous books, the relationship between the two protagonists, in this case Lokan and Bryn, is the focus of the story but Silver doesn’t neglect the plot that is well balanced between action and the development of the romance. I liked Lokan and Bryn’s story which is quite different from the standard. The pair have a history together which involves a daughter but have never been a couple, and both have kept secrets from each other. The well being of their daughter motivates both characters which adds a layer of poignancy.
The Egyptian mythology of the series remains a strength and is more heavily in play here as Lokan and Bryn travel through the void of the underworld in order to effect Lokan’s escape. Silver’s detailed world building shines through the entire series.
Body of Sin is an engaging and satisfying ending to the Otherkin paranormal romance series (though there are rumours that it may continue focusing on Bryns brothers). Fans won’t want to miss it’s release. ( )

When I read the first three books in this series, I assumed it was only going to be a trilogy. Actually, at some point I remember the series name being the Otherkin Trilogy. At any rate, I was very excited to see there was going to be a fourth book, and that the hero would be Lokan. He deserved a story, and I wanted to learn more about him and his relationship with the mother of his daughter.

I recommend reading the first three books before this one. The events in those books lead up to this one. I don't want to give too many details of the story - it spoils the previous books, I think. I'll just say that Lokan is the son of the Underworld god, Sutekh. He collects souls for his father to feed on. But he is murdered (though it is extremely hard to kill an immortal like him) and now must try to make his way out of the void. He knows who his murderer is, and thinks the murderer will go after his daughter. He will do anything to stop this from happening.

Bryn is the mother of Lokan's daughter. Bryn and Lokan's relationship has been very cordial and friendly, but always focused on their daughter. Lokan has not told Bryn he is supernatural. And Bryn has been keeping secrets of her own from Lokan.

This was my favorite of the four books. I would have been content with just the three books, but think this fourth book really tied everything together. I loved both the hero and heroine, and rooted for them the whole way. At the start of this book we have no idea how Bryn and Lokan met and how they ended up with a daughter. The flashbacks were a great way for us to see the beginning of their relationship. The Underworld mythology is fascinating and different - makes for an exciting and refreshing read. I hope Silver continues writing in this world; I can see the three brothers introduced in this book being very hero-worthy.

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Lokan Krayl, murdered son of the Underworld God Sutekh, has been in limbo, or null void, since book One. After learning of their fathers betrayals, Lokan’s brothers set out on a course to restore both Lokans body and soul together, and bring him back from the dead. To do this, they need a Guide, or someone who brings souls into the underworld, and can go about undetected. Enter Brnja Carr. Who just happens to be Lokans daughters mother. Catch all that? Good.

I admire the way Eve Silver wrote this novel. It was gritty, dark and emotional. It was a fitting ending to the series. It was very neat how she managed to bring Lokan back. I admit to not being sure how it was all going to work out between Lokan and Bryn. Especially at the end when he had to leave her behind. My heart broke for him, and her, in that moment. Both characters have had such little love in their lives, and mostly subterfuge and betrayals coming from all directions–even those they loved.

I was also glad to see how Dae and Roxie, Mal and Calliope and Alastor and Naphre came together again, I was upset at the last book with how they were ripped from their mates.

The struggles in this book were real and heartfelt.

Final grading: A-

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