3.5 Star Review ~ The Beloved (Black Dagger Brotherhood #22) by J.R. Ward

 

Synopsis:

Zsadist. His daughter. Her true love... what could POSSIBLY go wrong?

The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching installment in J. R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series...

Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chaffing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives into her restlessness... and finds herself face to face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire’s horrific origins.

Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose- and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one, not even himself. The Brotherhood know this all too well, and following his deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with.

When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren’t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, except she knows her sire will never accept him- and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire... what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion, even in the Fade.

Review:

Author J. R. Ward has moved us somewhat away from the BDB and we now get to see their offspring. I didn't know how this story would turn out since we are 30 years into the future.

It's time for Zsadist to let Nalla grow and be the adult she is but will he? Nalla is over her dad being the great man he is. She wants to live her life without her over protective dad.  It was so good to see Zsadist in his element.  It was great to see all. the brothers come back to take care of business as usual. 

I felt so bad for Nate. He felt like he was not needed in the world and why live forever? He would always be around.  He needed the calm before the storm and Nallas was that person.  Their energy made this story although I needed more of both of them but more of Nalla. I didn't feel she was developed enough for the story. 

I loved the stories of the BDB.  I really wanted to love their story but I didn't get enough of them.  I felt disconnected from these characters.