{"id":15075,"date":"2013-12-01T14:04:16","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T19:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=15075"},"modified":"2016-12-18T06:36:29","modified_gmt":"2016-12-18T11:36:29","slug":"review-sentinel-covenant-5-by-jennifer-l-armentrout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=15075","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sentinel (Covenant, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOLY GODS, WHAT AN EPIC, EPIC FINISH TO AN AMAZING SERIES!<\/b><\/p>\n

When you read the final book in a series, it is always with a great sense of expectation, and a whole lot of emotion involved, so it always makes the read a little bit epic. I have followed Alex, Aiden, Seth and the gang through five books and two novellas, so I was already heavily invested in the characters and their story before I even made a start. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, my heart broke more than once, and that ending\u2026 O.M.G!!! EPIC!!!<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t read the series, this review may be spoilery, so proceed with caution!<\/p>\n

The book starts immediately where\u00a0Apollyon<\/a>\u00a0finishes off, so if it\u2019s been a while since you\u2019ve read that book, I would recommend rereading the last few chapters to remind you of where everything is at. I\u2019m so glad that I did, because the final events of that book have a big impact on this story.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for the final battle. The bad guy has finally been revealed, everybody knows their roles, the plans are being made, and it\u2019s all being put into action. And I loved every minute of it!<\/p>\n

Alex is at her best \u2013 strong but vulnerable, sarcastic, feisty, funny, and a total badass, she is a brilliant heroine and I absolutely adore her. She has been through so much, and there is still more that she has to deal with, but she faces it all with her trademark sass and humour.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to kill that daimon all over again.\u201d
\nAiden smiled then. A real one, showing off those deep dimples \u2026 \u201cIt was kinda hot how you popped out of nowhere and owned her.\u201d
\n\u201cI need a shirt that says, \u2018I owned her.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Her strength is amazing, and I loved that even though she has had many opportunities to shine throughout the series, she is something incredibly special in this final installment. Coping with what she has already endured and facing a terrifying future, she is incredibly brave but does struggle with it all, and her emotion is beautifully written.<\/p>\n

No matter how scared I was, I would not fall apart. \u201cI\u2019m fine, Aiden. I\u2014\u201d
\n\u201cYou are a lot of things, Alex. Strong. Brave. Beautiful. Incredibly sexy,\u201d he said with a quick grin. \u201cBut you are\u00a0<\/i>not\u00a0fine. You and I both know that.\u201d
\nOkay. He had a point.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And yes, of course, Aiden. What can I say? The man is freaking phenomenal, and I fell more and more in love with him as the book progressed. His love for Alex is incredible and his determination to protect her, all while accepting what she is and what she needs to do, and supporting her in doing it, is amazing. He is by her side at every opportunity, and the two of them together are a powerhouse. Perfect man\u2026 they name is Aiden St Delphi!<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was my strength when I needed him to be, my friend when I needed someone to talk me down, my equal in a world where by law I would always be less than him, and honest to gods, he was the love of my life.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And the romance\u2026 OMG, the romance! I am so happy that no unnecessary romantic drama was thrown into this series. They are together, they are committed, they are super functional, and they are SEXY! There\u2019s a lot of focus on the relationship between Alex and Aiden in this one, and I loved it! I thought it tied in really nicely with everything else that was going on.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgapi mou, you are my everything.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Swoooooooon!<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s Seth\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u00a0YES!! Seth is back, and OMG, I love that Apollyon! His relationship with Alex is not easy, but it\u2019s absolutely magic, and the snarky banter between him and Aiden is sensational! He brought so much to the story, and I loved every moment with him!\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

The whole gang is along for the ride, and Deacon, Apollo and Hades all bring some fantastically funny moments to what is actually a really heavy situation as everybody gears up for the big battle.<\/p>\n

A perfect blend of drama, romance, action and humour, this is a fantastic ending to an amazing series. And with a kickass, and completely unexpected ending, I was left gobsmacked and with tears streaming down my face just taking it all in. There\u2019s definitely a surprise or two in there, but I was happy with how it all ended. And it provides a nice lead in for JLA\u2019s follow-on series.<\/p>\n

5 sensational stars.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Covenant Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Daimon (#0.5)<\/strong>
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Half-Blood (#1)<\/strong>
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Pure (#2)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Deity (#3)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Elixir (#3.5)<\/strong>
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Apollyon (#4)<\/strong>
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Sentinel (#5)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Check out our Jennifer L. Armentrout \/ J. Lynn Author Spotlight<\/a> page
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