Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: A Vigil in the Mourning

SERIES: Soulbound #4

AUTHOR: Hailey Turner

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 368 pages

RELEASE DATE: April 6, 2020

BLURB:

The devil you know is never the one you should trust.

Special Agent Patrick Collins is dispatched to Chicago, chasing a lead on the Morrígan’s staff for the joint task force. Needing a cover for his presence in the Windy City, Patrick is ordered to investigate a politician running for mayor. In the lead up to election day, not everything is what it seems in a city where playing to win means appeasing the gods first and the electorate second.

But Chicago brings its own set of problems outside the case: a stand-offish local god pack, a missing immortal, and Patrick’s twin sister. Fighting Hannah and the Dominion Sect provides Patrick with a sinister reminder that some blood ties can never be cut.

Left behind in New York City, Jonothon de Vere finds himself targeted by hunters who will go through anyone to kill him—including the packs under his protection. With a bounty on his head, Jono is forced to make a choice that Patrick would never approve of. Doing so risks breaking the trust he’s built with the man he loves, but not acting will give the rival New York City god pack leverage Jono can’t afford to give up.

When Patrick and Jono reunite in Chicago, Patrick must confront the fraying of a relationship he’s come to rely on for his own sanity. But fixing their personal problems will have to wait—because Niflheim is clawing at the shores of Lake Michigan and the dead are hungry.

A Vigil in the Mourning is a 102k word m/m urban fantasy with a gay romantic subplot and a HFN ending. It is a direct sequel to A Crown of Iron & Silver. Reading the first book in the series would be helpful in enjoying this one. 

REVIEW:

I swear this series gets better and better with every book. I get so enraptured in these stories. I can’t put it down. But man, do I feel sympathy for Patrick and Jono. If I were them, I’d take a chance and try to run for it. Geez, they don’t get a break.

One full night of sleep is all Patrick would want right now. He wonders why that seems so much to ask for. Every time he turns around, he’s being pulled into something else and this time, it’s a doozy. Not that the others haven’t been. But the threat from his father and his minions have now escalated into something no one was really expecting. Not exactly shocked, considering what his father was constantly trying to do, but still. But he doesn’t even realize how deep his father is involved and what is really at stake, until he has to go to Chicago to follow up on something his supervisor wants and because he’s been warned by the Fates to go. And what he finds as he’s unraveling everything, is a war trying to start between the gods and goddesses. And guess who’s trapped in between it all. Not being able to run like he wants to because of his soul debt, he’s forced to do things and plays these games the gods want to keep playing. All while trying to keep himself and those he loves safe. And when Jono is being attacked on the homefront, he knows it’s getting worse no matter where they turn. But they have no choice but to take a stand and fight for all they are. Because with all these idiots, backing down is not an option.

NOT even remotely kidding. If I was Patrick and Jono, I really would try to figure out how to make a run for it, in spite of Patrick’s soul debt. Because what these morons are up to. Good grief. And it really isn’t surprising. The gods and goddesses, no matter who they are, are egotistical and greedy in everything they do. They only look out for themselves and screw whoever steps in their way. As long as they get what they want, who cares what the outcome or destruction would be. So yeah, I’d find a way to run. Because this crap Patrick and Jono get put through is so not worth it. But, I guess, then again it is. Because these two truly care about people under their care. And they will do all they can to make things safe for them. Even at the cost of themselves. Look at what Patrick has been through in this series. That should show what kind of a person he really is. He risks so much for so little in return, but to make sure everyone is ok, for him it’s worth it. And for Jono, it’s the same. Only in his case, Patrick comes first no matter what. Even if he is a little off on some things he does sometimes. But it’s only because he cares and wants to shoulder the burdens for Patrick. Even when he knows he can’t. 

This series is just amazing. It truly is. Each book just makes this series better and better. And for me, I love the Greek history and all the crap about the gods and goddesses and all the paranormals. Even if I want to shake the crap out of them most of the time. Lol. I still love seeing people’s interpretation of them all and this author has nailed them all very well. I can’t wait for the next one. And hope that maybe, Patrick and Jono can catch a bit of a break. Although, I don’t see it happening anytime soon.

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