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Tracy ~ Book Loving Pixies
5.0 out of 5 stars I’m loving this series
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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Oh how I’m loving this series..... I initially read this book when it was first released - and have no idea why I didn’t review it at that time?!? I decided I needed to do a reread of the first three books in the series as it’s only a few weeks until the release of book four, Marek’s story, in late May.

What I had forgotten was just how much I had enjoyed this series first time around and the complexity of the world building and story arc that Felicity Heaton had started with this series. The genre aside, I am a huge fan of her character description and world building imagery and where I normally don’t go for multi book series, Felicity is where I happily make an exception as her writing is excellent and the variety of supernaturals beings in her books and series helps to keeps things fresh.

I adore Felicity’s heroes, it’s no secret. They are damaged, a bit broken and in desperate need of love and affection, someone who ‘sees them’ (asides from family) and Esther was the most damaged of the brothers so far - though from reading between the lines I think there’s gonna be brotherly competition for that spot!
The battle Esther waged with himself when it came to Aiko was a difficult one, between his need for her and understanding that she was meant for him and the mistrust he had of humans and his spiralling emotions in that regard.

I loved Aiko. Felicity painted such a vivid picture of her that I could easily see her in my minds eye and she gave me such an impression of an anime character between her hair style and her dress sense. She was the balm that Esher’s soul needed and that she could see beyond his darkness made me love her that little bit more.

I just know that The Guardians of Hades series is gonna be a favourite reread of mine going forward and I can’t wait to find out the other brothers stories.

A bang-on 5* PNR read.
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LisaC
5.0 out of 5 stars Esher: Water Affinity
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
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So each of the seven brothers are blessed with an affinity, elemental in nature. Which is a “duh” when I think about who their mother is but it is good to have the obvious pointed out in this story of volatile Esher with his temper and eruptive behavior. We get a glimpse in books 1 & 2 but seeing Esher in full throttle gives more impact to his suffering. His story segues from Valen and what happened to Esher when Valen tried to protect his Eva. Very active and full of drama as we read about the brothers and their powers. I have been trying to figure out the birth order of each of the siblings and learn Keras is the eldest, Ares then Esher. It is revealed Daimon is the next youngest with Calistos being the youngest. Where Marek and Valen are listed still is unclear. I believe this mini mystery will be revealed in the next several books within this wonderful series. I’m in love with these men and their reluctant duty to protect the gate separating our world from their home, The UnderWorld.
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Elizabeth E. Neal
4.0 out of 5 stars What happens when the woman you fall for is human...and you hate all of them?
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018
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**Disclaimer: I highly recommend reading this series in order.**

Esher is the Prince of the Underworld and Lord of Water. Two centuries ago, Esher and his brothers were banished by their father, Hades. Now the siblings work to keep both worlds, theirs and ours, safe by not allowing a prophecy the Moirai foresaw to happen...that of the two colliding. To do this, they must defend the gates to the Underworld from the daemons encroaching on his home and destroying it. Due to his past, Esher hates all things human and Hades for putting him on earth, surrounded by them, when what he really wants to do is annihilate them all, a fitting revenge in his opinion. But ironically, he finds himself helping a human, a beautiful woman whose laughter soon calls to him. Now instead of death he sees life, light instead of darkness.

Aiko is human, but with a side of special. Aiko has a gift that lets her see people as they truly are, and that includes Esher and the power he holds, as well as the darkness that resides inside of him. Aiko wants to help him, needs to in fact. As she and Esher grow closer, both with their own issues they're struggling with and gifts that may be more curse than anything else, Esher's greatest fear may be coming true.

When the daemon bent on getting her way, regardless of what actions she must take to do so, she doesn't hesitate to try and use Esher against those who love, and that fact can put Aiko in danger as well.

Can Esher fight against the daemon? Or is the need for revenge finally too strong to resist? Can Esher overcome it? Will Aiko be able to get through to him? Can his brothers? Or is the Esher they know lost forever? Can a HEA be possible?

One-click now and follow along as two people, one human and the other a human hater, meet and begin falling for each other but before they can fully explore what's between them, they must overcome one obstacle that could ruin everything.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I also purchased my own copy.**
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Lynn Worton
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2018
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This is the third book in the Guardians of Hades series. I loved it!

Esher is a wonderful character. I love a tortured soul and Esher fits this mould easily. He is the middle child of seven siblings born to Hades and Persephone, and has power over water. Banished by his father to live in the mortal realm to guard the gates to the Underworld, Esher lives in Tokyo with one of his brothers. Due to an event in his past he struggles with his dark impulses to hurt the humans in his city, so he avoids them when he can or tries to ignore them when he can't. When he impulsively helps a damsel in distress, he finds himself captivated by her gentle soul. However, danger abounds. Will he be able to curb his dark impulses, or will he end up hurting the ones he loves?

Aiko is also a wonderful character. I liked her a lot. She is a gentle and loving woman with a huge heart, and the ability to see and speak to spirits. When she meets Esher she realises that he's not entirely human, but she is drawn to him and as she gets to know him, she begins to fall for him. As danger threatens to tear them apart, she finds herself targeted as a pawn in a dangerous game played by a mysterious opponent.

I love reading the Eternal Mates series, but this new series may give it a run for it's money. This story takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end. I started to read this story and didn't put it down until I'd finished it. I loved meeting the brothers again after almost a year since the previous book (Valen) was released. I love the little details the author has included, like Valen and Ares losing bets with their significant others and the forfeits they had to deal with. It made me giggle. They are obviously in love and complete saps to boot.

In this story, we get to meet Hades and Persephone in the Underworld, though it's not entirely a happy affair. But, this leads to an event that... Ugh! This would be a spoiler, so going to stop there. Nevertheless, I found myself shedding tears a few times in this story, so recommend you keep a tissue handy (just in case). There are new villains you will love to hate including a Valkyrie, but there is also a mysterious woman mentioned who seems to be the mastermind behind the plot to turn the world into the Otherworld that the three Fates or Moirai had warned about, but we (the readers) will have to wait for the next books in the series to find out who this person is. As I reached the end of the book, I found myself becoming even more excited for what is to come. I am now looking forward to reading Marek's story as soon as I can.

Felicity Heaton has written another fast paced, sexy paranormal romance that I thoroughly enjoyed. I love her fast paced writing style, which flows effortlessly from scene to scene. She is on top of my favourite author's list.

Each book of this series could be read as a stand-alone, as this one does not end in a cliffhanger, though I would recommend reading them in order. I do not recommend this book to younger readers due to the extremely HOT and explicit sexual scenes. However, I highly recommend this book (and series) if you love sexy paranormal romances full of gods and daemons. - Lynn Worton
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jenn
5.0 out of 5 stars He liked to kill and didn’t care what species they were ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018
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Esher
Dark, deadly and broken. A danger to mortals and daemons. He liked to kill and didn’t care what species they were as long as they stayed far away or they would die, they were all the same to him.
We start our story on a dark street, raining falling heavy, not a night to be out alone, not safe. Esher and his brothers guarded Hellsgate, anyone being it human or daemon died if they got too close. He was hurt, bleeding, bested by a daemon female. He didn’t care until he met her on a train. Aiko. The story centres around Esher and Aiko a mortal female he neither needed or wanted, but couldn’t stay away from, a need to protect at all costs. His mission, and that of his brothers, guard their gates, don’t let any daemons through, kill them all in the hope that one would lead him to the soul stealer, the one who has stolen their sister’s soul. None would rest until she was with them again. If you want to read Esher’s story I recommend you do. The book is good, the story riveting, compelling, driving you to read more, craving more. A************. A recommended read.
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Mufasa
5.0 out of 5 stars Un-put-down-able
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018
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This is book 3 of the "Guardians of Hades" series and Felicity's writing is so perfect that the books not only flow together but take you on the same adventure. You are standing right next to the characters Esher and Aiko as they fight with his brothers and their eternal mates to prevail over evil! The writing is magnificient - Felicity is a stunning writer and although the books in this series have focussed on each brother and how they are affected by their duties it doesnt seem as though it is repeating information or situations...every book is new and has a different angle which is refreshing.

I absolutely love to snuggle up under a blanket with on of Felicity's books and I usually keep reading until the book is finished! Her writing and her characters stories and adventures grip you and sweep you along for the ride! The unconditional love between Esher and Aiko is so powerful that you can feel it in every word you read. The powers possessed by Esher and his brothers are incredible and many prevent them from being normal or acting normal - and their internal battles are shown throughout the story as they find their true love and fight together to complete their mission.

I thoroughly recommend this book and the series because they are thoroughly well written books with brilliant storylines.
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Naurarwen
5.0 out of 5 stars Bring on the Guardians of Hades!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2018
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It's been over a year since the last Guardians of Hades book came out and it was so worth the wait. We have met Esher before in the previous books, including when his brothers brought their mates to his mansion. Not much has changed for Esher, he is still determined to take out all daemons, still hates humans and still recovering from his injury from the wraith blade.

You are thrown straight into the action with Esher taking on daemons close to his gate, his hatred for humans is shown again in the beginning and continues even as he makes his way home. But its on the way home, bleeding from his recent fight that he comes across a waif of a girl on the train. He wants to hate her like the rest, he wants to kill her...or does he? With mixed emotions when it comes to Aiko, he doesn't know if he can trust her or not. Aiko knows there is something different about Esher, even she has a few tricks up her sleeve. Can she penetrate the hatred within him, and show him that not all humans are the same.

A great read from start to finish! Also I know Marek is next and I can’t wait but I’m also really want to find out what is in Keras’s pocket!
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Paperback Dinosaur
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is so good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2018
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The Guardians of Hades is an awesome series - there is something so satisfying about the powerful sons of Hades being brought to their knees by the women who love them.

I loved how gentle and loving Aiko was the the volatile Esher. Aiko may be a gentle soul but she was no push-over having the quiet strength to everything that being with Esher brings. The threat to the mortal world is unfolding further in this book, and the enemies of the Guardians are showing themselves more. This is a fast paced, action packed, emotional and extremely passionate read. For Esher and Aiko love is eternal.

Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book in the series.
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