Bane by Regine Abel [Review]

Bane (Xian Warriors #3) by Regine Abel
Format: ebook
Source: provided by the author for review
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Date read: September 21, 2019

Xian Warriors
1. Doom
2. Legion
3. Raven
4. Bane - Kindle
5. Chaos
6. Varnog
7. Reaper
8. Wrath
9. Xenon
10. Nevrik
11. Rogue

Regine Abel
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

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 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.

Thoughts on Bane: Oh, boy. As the oldest of the Kryptid General's offspring/experiments, Bane is in a tough situation. He's making plans to save himself, his brothers, and the human women who have been forced to become breeders for the next generation of Kryptids, but things aren't going quite as smoothly as they need to be.

For one thing, his father knows a little too much about Bane's actions which puts all Bane's brothers in danger. For another, Bane's attraction to Tabitha (if you consider the call of a soulmate mere attraction), puts her in a bit of danger. Because Tabitha's not the type to sit quietly in the background when those around her are in danger.

As for Tabitha, she's...mellowed since we first met her. Or maybe it's better to say she's finally come to terms with her bruised heart and found herself again. Her union with Bane opens up a lot of avenues for the future for both his hybrids and for the Vanguard soldiers.

Things aren't necessarily smooth for these two, but their relationship changes so much for so many. There might still be danger on the horizon, but things are looking up for the Vanguard in their war against the Kryptid general and his morally reprehensible experiments.