Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

I want to say that this author is getting better with the foreshadowing being subtle (I just checked book releases and while I'm surprised, I'm not that surprised (I am however surprised at how fast she's writing these books. Holy crap.)) but I can't say definitively that she is. So based on the samples size of two series, I'm going to nudge her out of the "Maybe it was just a fluke" pile. Which is fine. Really.So. Misha is dead and killed by Trinity, causing problems even from the grave. There is something called a Harbinger running the show. Wardens are being murdered. The dead are restless. Witches suck. And Trinity and Zayne have the hots for each other, but rules in place to prevent them from doing anything about it. Oh, and there's an absentee father and one very much not absentee father.I think I summed everything up succinctly.There were several times that I felt a little more communication would have been beneficial to the other members of the party. Not that there was a lot of miscommunication. And when there was, it got cleared up pretty quickly. Except for one notable example, that was the theme of the day. But that notable example? There was the perfect opening and that opening wasn't taken. Which was surprising because up until that point, they were more or less good at communicating personal things. Not great. Wait. No. Hold up. Now that I'm actually thinking about the number of exceptions to this, miscommunication, withholding important information, and lying seems to be the flavor of the day with these two. That's annoying to realize. Even more annoying to again realize just how easy it would have been to clear up the one time I actually noticed as I was reading. It would have been so easy. Stop as walking away. Turn. Explain with ten words. Keep walking.Dialogue also was not the strongest but it was more or less enjoyable. The convo between Trinity and Roth (which made me snicker into my muffin this morning as I was reading it because Roth sounds a lot like Wrath and I've been eyeing Kingdom of the Wicked for a while to read next) where Roth reminds her that while he may be slightly cuddly sometimes, he'd also happily burn everything to keep what he cares about safe and happy was in fact one of my favorite conversations to read.There was also a conversation that I don't think ever happened even though it was explicitly stated multiple times that it needed to happen. I don't think it happened. It may have and I just missed it. And here's the foreshadowing thing again. It got repeated enough that I expected the convo to happen. So my expectations were unfulfilled.I could go into more detail, but since I also try to avoid giving real spoilers, at least anything that I count to be a spoiler, I won't. I will say however that despite what the above might have you believe, I did enjoy reading it. It wasn't particularly thought provoking, though I do have a theory on why what happened at the end there happened. That was a good way to end the book. One thing I do have to commend this author on is most of her book endings are well played. Even the book that entirely turned me off from both that series and the author in general, that ending was enough for me to go "I would like answers, please and thank you." And I kept reading. In this case, I did actually enjoy it. So the ending didn't cause as big a shift in me as in that other book. But it was still enough that I went "Okay. I'm listening."And the emotional impact of killing Misha carried through. Which is excellent. Loved it. So good.It entertained me.

Series Info/Source: This is the second book in the Harbinger series. I bought this as an ebook for my Kindle.Story (5/5): This story starts out right where the last book left off. The identity of the Harbinger is a mystery that Trinity and Zayne must solve. The Harbinger has started killing Wardens much more publicly and they must turn to Roth and his demons for help. Meanwhile Zayne and Trinity are also having a difficult time controlling their feelings for each other and, although they know they are forbidden to be together, they don’t understand the true consequences of what will happen if they are.This story is intense and full of action and very fast-paced. It also has some humor throughout and some amazing scenes between Zayne and Trinity. I was sucked right into it and couldn’t put it down.Characters (5/5): I absolutely love Zayne and Trinity; they both try so hard and are such amazing characters. The relationship between them is both sizzling and caring all at once and I loved it. I went back and read “The Dark Elements” series featuring Roth and Layla before reading this second book in the Harbinger series and am happy I did. Reading “The Dark Elements” series helped me to understand Roth a lot better and follow some of the things Zayne is going through as well. Armentrout did an amazing job with these characters.Setting (4/5): The book is set in DC which is fine but doesn’t really feature much in this story. This story is much more driven by the characters and the mystery of the Harbinger than anything else.Writing (5/5): I am absolutely loving Armentrout’s writing style, her books remind me a lot of Annette Marie’s books. Her writing is fast-paced, and she does an amazing job writing action scenes. She also does a wonderful job with witty dialogue and making you really love the characters in the story. I think this series is a lot more polished than “The Dark Elements “ series which precedes this series in this world. Reading the Harbinger series makes me want to go back and check out other series by her. For a while I was getting her confused with Jennifer Armintrout (with an “i”) who wrote the Blood Ties series, which was pretty awful...don’t do that...stick with Jennifer L. Armentrout.My Summary (5/5): Overall I really loved this addition to the Harbinger series. This is an urban fantasy with heavy romance elements and an excellent mystery. It’s a very guilty pleasure type of read. I read the whole thing in a couple sittings and struggled to put it down. If you love fast-paced urban fantasy with amazing fight scenes, an excellent mystery, and some sizzling romance I would definitely recommend this series to you. I can’t wait to read the next one!

I chose to rate this book 5 and I would have given it more if it would have let me. This is the perfect second book in the series for the Harbinger. Rage and Ruin drew me in and would not let me go until the very last page. Everything is so, so well written. I felt like I understood every characters decisions and thoughts. Jennifer L. Armentrout doesn't just create a beautiful, magical, world for us to enjoy. But it's meaningful and touches on some big issues in life. Through her characters you really do understand that not everyone is good or evil. It makes you think about real life and how people treat others. I have loved every second of this book. I have heart broken, lifted, joyful and in wonder of what the next book in the series will bring.If you are thinking of starting this series. Stop thinking and just do it. You won't be disappointed. It's funny and witty. Serious and sad. Hilarious and uplifting. I haven't felt this way about a series of books in years.

Had to wait a while for part two of this thrilling series, but goodness was it worth it. Make cha has died, Zambezi is the realProtector and Trinity’s eye sight continues to diminish. The forbid fruits are tasted and consequences become apparent but that is enough of a spoiler or red herring. This episode continues on a gripping theme, between semi good and drastic evil. There is humour and banter between the characters. There is so much drama it exploded from the pages. Relationship issues and trust thread their way between most of the characters, and with this the story builds into one heck of a climax. There is romance in the darkest of moments, but most of all there is a phenomenal story to read, digest and enjoy. I await part three with baited breath and hope it is not to far away.

Rage & Ruin is the second book in the Harbinger series, and things are really starting to heat up! If you're looking for a supernatural series with a slow-burn forbidden romance, as well as being full of suspense and mystery - this is a series for you!This book is full of suspense and mystery following the shocking twist at the end of the first book and tensions are really starting to rise rapidly between Wardens and Demons, as well as Zayne and Trinity! I really enjoyed the pacing of this book, nothing was too rushed which for the premise of this book is needed.I am a big JLA fan and the characters she writes. JLA's characters are not your typical good vs evil characters, they have their own flaws and downfalls (as we all do!) and this makes them especially likeable.Regarding Zayne and Trinity, I am really loving watching their relationship grow as they find out more about themselves as individuals, as well as bonded partners. What I especially love is how both Zayne and Trinity are breaking the mould of what, and who, a Warden should be. Trinity is constantly proving how strong she is as a woman, and Zayne is right there along side her both as her protector and supporter. As such, we really get to see Zayne develop in this book and come to terms with many things especially his relationship with Layla and Roth (I love how we get to see more of Layla and Roth in this series and not just as minor pop-ups!).As the last book set the scene, Rage and Ruin really delivered with thrilling twists and turns as well as one hell of a cliff hanger! I am really looking forward to reading the fallout of these events in the next book!

This book is just amazing, I loved the Dark Elements series and Zayne was one of my favourite characters. So it’s great that he now has his own series with Trinity. JLA writes strong female characters so well and you immediately start rooting for Trinity and Zayne. For lovers of the DE series - there are so great scene with Layla and Roth. This book gave me twists and turns, shocks and tears and lots of smiles. I can’t wait for the next in the series.

So I got this book on my kindle and let me tell you.I am not disappointed at all .It was a nice buildup between Zayne And Trinity I Absolutely love there Relationship.there were times I wanted to smack Zayne In the Head with the why he was acting .But I couldn’t because I love him that much .😂 It was nice to see Some familiar faces Not going to Lie didn’t really like stacey in this book she kind of did my head in .This book killed me when it come to my emotions .I was crying and then I was laughing it was a really fun read and I can’t wait to read the next one .