Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5) By Larissa Ione
Paranormal Romance
August 24, 2010
Paperback, 400 Pages
Grand Central Publishing
Reviewed by Tori
Favorite Quote: "A tremor shook her body at the undercurrent of possession in his tone.
He wasn’t done because he hadn’t gotten what he wanted from her yet.
And as she looked into his heated glaze, she knew what he wanted.
Her soul."
As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she’ll die before she’ll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin’s innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: she creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.
Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she’s no stranger – He’s bound to her by blood, and the one sexual encounter they shared has left him hungering for her raw sensuality. Worse, Sin is the underworld’s most wanted and Con soon learns he’s the only one who can help her . . . and that saving her life might mean sacrificing his own.
In Sin Undone, Sinead Donnelly (Sin) is the only female Seminus Demon in existence. Formally a slave to a master assassin, she now runs her own den and vows no one will EVER own her again. Her gifts are particularly nasty. She can mimic, a manipulate, and infect anyone with any disease she chooses. When she infects a made were, the disease mutates and creates an epidemic that is sweeping through the were population and killing them. The weres are up in arms and want her head on a platter. Her brothers do everything possible to find a cure and protect her but Sin has spent her life alone and and trust does not come easy to her. When a price is set upon her head and her own men turn on her, Sin must turn to the one person who can tear through her barriers and break her heart-Conall Dearghul.
Conall Dearghul, a dhampire (half werewolf, have vampire), has his own problems. Commanded by the were council to bring Sin in to face judgement, Con finds that everyday he spends with Sin he falls a little more for her. He has also been commanded by his vampire clan to return home and assume his place in the hierarchy.
Con sees a lot himself in Sin. Both of them have spent their lives alone-deserted by everyone they ever loved. They barricade their hearts and emotions underneath layers of attitude. But Con sees a future with Sin; if they can stop the epidemic and stay alive long enough.
This is classic Larissa Ione. Her Demonica series have been a favorite of mine since I picked up the first one and this one stayed true to form.
Ione has created a fantastic supernatural world rich in detail and imagination that fans the flames of your interest through out the entire series.This roller coaster ride of tension, suspense, and romance that me hanging on for dear life and quivering with anticipation for the final outcome.
Her characters are engaging and personable. Each one a separate story unto themselves. I fell in love with each and everyone one of them.
Sin had to be my favorite of all Ione’s demons. Seductive and strong yet with a vulnerability that tugs at your heart- Sin is a hard ass you fall in love with. Just enough attitude without becoming annoying. She is the perfect PNR heroine. I adored her when we first met her in Ecstasy Unveiled and was pleased to see Larissa’s last book would devote to her. Having spent her life alone, she shys away from any emotional attachments but you see a softer side of her as she and Con race towards finding a cure. I especially liked how no matter how hard she portrays herself, she would give her life to undo the damage she has done. She shows on multiple occasions the lengths she will go to save someone from harm.
Conall is hot. Smoking hot. While he is as alpha as the other men in Sin’s life, he respects Sin and treats her as an equal. Even though he originally slept with Sin on a bet, from that moment on he has never forgotten her. He is now bound to her in blood and body. He senses how hurt and betrayed she feels and strives to show her that she has friends and family that truly care about her; including himself.
While the physical attraction is immediately acted upon, the actual romance simmers slowly through the book and becomes a blinding arc of love and passion that leaps off the pages. The chemistry between them makes for some very hot and unforgettably smexy scenes.Watching Sin and Con both change and grow in this book was heartbreaking at times. Each of them fighting their own demons and slowly accepting love and help from others was an emotional journey that required a lot of sacrifice on both sides.
I loved seeing all the brothers as they interact with Sin. No matter what she has done, they are behind her 100 percent. There is much humor in this story between all involved and we see a lot of ends tied up neatly.
The multiple story lines are filled with much tension and emotion yet flow evenly and smoothly to merge together for a climatic ending that had my heart stopping quite a few times.
While I’m sad to see this series end, I console myself with the knowledge she will continue this in her spin off series featuring the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.
If you’ve never read this series I highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and start this series. While Sin Undone can be read alone, you’ll miss out on a lot of back story and the over all arc by not starting at the beginning.
Rating: 5/5
Recent Reviews:
Fiction Vixen – 5/5
Book Addict – 5/5
Rex Robots Reviews – 5/5
Paranormal Haven – 4.5/5
Book Binge – 4.25/5
Wicked Little Pixie – 5/5
This series includes:
Pleasure Unbound
Desire Unchained
Passion Unleashed
Ecstasy Unveiled
Sin Undone
Thanks to Hachette, I have FIVE copies of Sin Undone to giveaway! Open to US/Canada through Saturday September 4th. To enter, just leave a comment and your email if not in your profile.
September 1, 2010 at 7:14 am
Not entering, just stopping by to say great review and I loved this book! It as def my fave of the series.
September 1, 2010 at 7:51 am
Loved, Loved this book! My favorite of the series. Larissa Ione ended her Demonica series with a BANG! Great Review Tori!
(Do not enter me)
September 1, 2010 at 8:05 am
Wow–great review! Con and Sin are a fabulous couple : ) Combine their smokin' heat with the awesome story line and you've got a dynamite paranormal romance read! Please enter my name in the drawing.
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September 1, 2010 at 8:06 am
I see rave reviews all over the place for Sin Undone and really fuel my desire to get going on this series
September 1, 2010 at 8:38 am
I have not read the series yet, but this book intrigues me too. so, hopefully I win!
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September 1, 2010 at 8:40 am
sorry, it entered me a tons of times for some reason
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September 1, 2010 at 8:47 am
No probs….I will delete them
September 1, 2010 at 9:01 am
Great review! I love this series and I'm dying to read this last book.
~Lindy
aromagik@gmail.com
September 1, 2010 at 9:17 am
I've been wanting to read this one. Thanks for the great giveaway.
seriousreader at live dot com
September 1, 2010 at 9:32 am
Very nice review Tori. This one is getting raves across the board.
September 1, 2010 at 9:33 am
I couldn't agree more! We had a lot of the same thoughts on this one, I loved both Sin and Con. My only wish is that it could have been longer, I finished way too quickly!
September 1, 2010 at 10:08 am
Fabulous review, Tori, and now more excited to read the story. What a great finale to the Demonica series. Please enter me. Thanks.
armiefox at yahoo dot com
September 1, 2010 at 10:28 am
Oh yay! I've been waiting for this book. Great review, Tori!
myhouseofbooks at gmail dot com
September 1, 2010 at 10:32 am
Wow, that sounds hot. I haven't read the others, but I think I'll have to pick this series up ($'s willing) and try it.
365dollaryear at gmail dot com
September 1, 2010 at 10:42 am
Don't enter me! Just wanted to say I loved it as well, although I'm sad that she didn't do a story about Reaver (sp?) the fallen angel, maybe he will be in the new series!
Great review Tori – I thought Con was smoking hot as well!
September 1, 2010 at 10:56 am
Don't enter me. Connnnnn!!!!! Okay, just wanted to say excellent review Tori! You love the demons as much as I do! This book rocked!
September 1, 2010 at 11:10 am
Wow–Thanks for a great review. Can't wait to read this one.
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September 1, 2010 at 11:30 am
Sounds like a great read, I have only read one other in the Demonica series. Thanks!
jenma76 at hotmail dot com
September 1, 2010 at 11:36 am
I've seen so many great reviews about this book. I'm looking forward to reading it!!
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September 1, 2010 at 11:37 am
I've seen so many great reviews about this book. I'm looking forward to reading it!!
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September 1, 2010 at 11:51 am
I'm muy excited about Ione's spin-off series as I read the excerpt at least twice.
I think Sin is my favorite out of all the Demons and I love that we also got Luc's side story.
September 1, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Awesome, awesome, awesome review Tori. I love it when I completely and utterly agree with everything a review has to say and this is one of those times. Sin was hands-down my favorite character in the series too. Larissa Ione did such a wonderful job at truly making me feel for her, at the horrifying realization of just what she was responsible for and desperately wanting to make it right.
I can't freaking WAIT for the next series!!!
Please don't include me in the contest, I just wanted to squee with you
September 1, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I'm enjoying this series, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
September 1, 2010 at 12:50 pm
great review. now I have to start the series soon
please count me in
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September 1, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I've never actually read an adult novel.. I have several books of erotic short fiction, but I've never had the pleasure to read a full, drawn out, plot-driven story. Based on the review and what I've heard others saying about this book, it would be a great place to start! Thanks again for the opportunity to win my very own copy!
September 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I'm really eager to give this series a try. Count me in for the giveaway.
*hugs*
Anna
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September 1, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Great review. I love this series. This book is on my wishlist.
September 1, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I love the Demonica series and really want to read this last book! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
September 1, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Great review. Thanks for the chance!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
September 1, 2010 at 3:40 pm
What's not to love about this series, and I can't wait to Sin's story.
caity_mack at yahoo dot com
September 1, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I love this series. Desire Unchained completely sucked me in! Please enter me!
Thanks, Miranda ~ Sweet Vernal Zephyr
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September 1, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I'm looking forward to reading this series. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks
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September 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm
i love this series! can't wait to read it!
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September 1, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Oh, here is my entry!
I managed to read the first one only but haven't had the chance to read the rest…I will do so immediately lol. I saw your rating but didn't read the review because I wand to find all of it out when I can get the chance to read Sin Undone.
sandytran2@gmail.com
September 1, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I enjoyed the review and I'd love to win a copy of Sin Undone. I haven't had a chance to read this series yet, but have most of the books on my TBR shelf, so I'll be reading them soon.
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September 1, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Please enter me into the giveaway. This book looks so so good.
Thanks!
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September 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Great review hon!!!
This is a great series… I have yet to read it, but I have the books!
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September 1, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Wow! I'd love to read this, please count me in=)
Thanks so much!
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September 1, 2010 at 10:23 pm
I really, really NEED this one!!!
Please enter me..
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September 1, 2010 at 10:26 pm
I would love to win one of the 5 books. *on my knees and begging*
robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com
September 1, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Great review! And look at what the recent reviews are rating it! I'm sorry to see this series end, but am looking forward to what's coming next. This lady can write!
Count me in!
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September 1, 2010 at 11:16 pm
I can't wait to read this. I love this series, but I'm so sad that it is wrapping up. Please enter me.
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September 1, 2010 at 11:26 pm
I've been hearing so many good things about this series but sadly haven't read them yet. Now would be a good time to start!
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September 2, 2010 at 12:31 am
Haven't read any of these yet!! Maybe I will get lucky so I can start soon?!
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September 2, 2010 at 11:16 am
I'm ashamed to say I've never read a Larissa Ione book but I've heard great things about her and would LOVE to win one of her books
Sarah M.
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September 2, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Wow–Hot! Thanks for another great review.
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September 2, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I have read all the other Ione books and love her. I would love to win a copy of Sin Undone.
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September 2, 2010 at 1:51 pm
This book sounds really good. Count me in the giveaway. juliecookies(at)gmail.com
September 2, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I would love to read this!
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September 2, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I haven't read this series yet (although I have book 1 & 2 on my huge TBR pile) but I've heard so many great things. Great review!
Sara M
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September 2, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I'm in. Dammit, I need to get caught up on this series!
September 3, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Great review I love these books and can not wait to read this one. great giveaway thank you for the chance:)
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September 3, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this one!
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September 3, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Another great book in a terrific series. I look forward in reading it.
Thanks,
Tracey D
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September 4, 2010 at 5:07 am
I've been looking forward to this next installment in this series!
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