My level of excitement for
this release was immeasurable since I will never get my fill of Nora, Kingsley,
and Søren. I am completely obsessed and fascinated by this unholy trio and one
would think after nine installments, the story-lines would become stale,
tiresome, or monotonous. Nothing could be further from the truth. With The
Priest, Reisz once again penned a novel that consumed me from beginning to
end, leaving me both satisfied with the story told, yet craving more. She is a
siren whose call lures me deep into her kinky and taboo world, never wanting
the experience to cease. A genius of an author who's gifted with the immense
talent to create such fascinating characters I love to revisit. So, whether you
are a long-time or newbie fan, this tale will not disappoint and is an
outstanding addition to this beloved series.
For me, The Priest had
a different vibe than the previous installments and I can't quite put my finger
on exactly why. Perhaps it could be attributed to their departure from New
York/Connecticut to Louisiana, coupled with the fact that the main characters
are more mature and trying to settle into their new lives. Regardless, this
story was exceptional, giving us insight into the more "coupley"
relationship between Nora and Søren as well as the dark and shrouded mystery
surrounding a dead priest, which is somehow linked to our Mistress.
The major plot-line revolved
around Nora and her new PI friend, Cyrus Tremont, as they take on the grueling
task of investigating Father Ike's sudden and inexplicable suicide. The reasons
why his last phone call made was to Nora's old NY phone number were unknown,
and the secrets these two unraveled on their quest for the truth had me on
constant pins and needles. The circumstances haunted me throughout this read
and the effects they had on Nora pulled on my heartstrings.
Also, we see a different, more
vulnerable side of the confident and omniscient Søren. He’s struggling greatly
while on a one-year suspension from the Jesuit order, after confessing to
fathering Fionn. Seeing him in a different light, taking a step back from his
church duties, I was happy to see more relationship time between him and Nora.
However, Søren’s predicament had me beyond curious and frightfully concerned
about the fate of all these characters.
Brimming with suspense,
passion, kink and witty banter, The Priest was by far one of the most
intriguing and compelling stories within the series. Tiffany Reisz had me on
edge, page after page, holding my breath with every plot twist and turn. Loved
seeing some old friends such as Kingsley, Juliette, and the adorable Céleste,
as well as the new characters of Cyrus, his fiancée Paulina and the bewitching
Mercedes. Another magnificently written 10-star read, and I cannot wait for
book 10!!
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I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this publication via NetGalley
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