This is the first book in the series I have read. I enjoyed it to the point I have to read the others. If the origin of Erith is ever mentioned I have to read it. She is a tangle of strength and weakness that makes for a great read. Add in the Fae and Reepers and the story is hard to put down.

Erith, Mistress of War and Death, made all of the Reapers. They are her family, and she loves them all, but her love for Cael is something more. This is the story that has been hinted at throughout the series, and now we're at the point where they know that they are finally going to destroy Bran. It's great to get this conclusion of the big arc, but the best part is seeing Cael and Erith come together and figure out what that means for them and for the rest of their found family.

This is the book that I've been eagerly anticipating since the beginning of the series.

I have enjoyed each book in this series but all along I've been waiting for this one. There has always been a palpable chemistry between Erith and Cael and the author really got that across in this epic love story. It had such rich emotions and edgy tensions between everyone. Erith and Cael had longed for each other forever but never believed they would ever be together. They went through so much that I was honestly reduced to tears at a few parts.

As usual, this book was all about the love story for me. I loved how it had me completely captivated from beginning to end. We also got the incredibly intense showdown between Death and Bran. So there was plenty of action and surprises and loads of plot twists and even some unlikely allies. I especially enjoyed the enticing parts with a couple of my favorite characters like Rhi and Balladyn. Now while I'm not completely sure if this book ends the series ..... it doesn't seem very likely with all of the intriguing tidbits that Donna Grant threw out there. Don't forget we still have the second group of Reapers, and of course, everything is set within the same fascinating world as the Dragon Kings. So there is always another epic love story to look forward to with Donna Grant.

Well this brotherhood of elite assassins working for Death have their work cut out for them this time and no mistake. Death is a woman who has reinvented herself and yet at heart she is still the same powerful entity capable of huge atrocities that she always was. Having grown emotionally Death believes in justice but knows she is always alone even though a part of her yearns for more . Ironically as her powers and very essence are being drained from her she has to share her burdens with the one male who unknowingly has always held her heart but there's still a lot of heartache and pain to come !
This was I think what I'd been waiting for in this series as we finally see the true nature of Death or Erith as she's known to her Reapers. Erith has made mistakes and in this book the consequences hit hard. Cael has always had the ability to see what needs doing in battle hence his position of trust amongst the Reapers but he's a male who keeps his own council meaning he's never spoken of his deep abiding feelings for Erith. So for this couple to open up takes a lot but with so much at stake the time for hiding is far behind.
I absolutely loved this because it ties up loose ends and actually brings the Fae wars home to roost. If you follow the Dragon Kings series then you will be delighted with the way events in this story bring the conclusion and consequences ever closer. Like others I've occasionally despaired of ever getting answers but I admit I don't feel that about the Reapers series because things happen fast and furious. For me this was a very satisfying read that has encouraged me to continue reading these stories and I can't wait for the next development.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

I have loved the Reaper's series and love how it coincides with the Dark Kings series. This book was no exception. And this was the one I was waiting for!! I was so anxious to see how Cael and Death would get their story. I was not disappointed. I have so enjoyed this series!

Erith has been the Mistress of War and Death. She made all of the Reapers, both groups, and she loves them all but, she has loved Cael from the first time she saw him. Neither Erith or Cael has ever admitted their love for eh other but, times are changing and, now they know that they are finally going to have to destroy Bran.
The love between these two is epic and, never ending and, written so smoothly, it wraps itself around the readers' heart.
The storyline is fascinating, the characters all have such distinct personalities and, that is why i LOVE these Reaper books.
FYI-this is a stand alone book. However, you may want to read the previous Reaper books as, it helps to know the background of these characters and, why they do what they do.

This is one I've been waiting for - dying for!! I was so worried, when the second group of Reapers came on board that I was going to have to wait. Thank the Lord I didn't! This book definitely lives up to the hype. It also gives a definite direction for future books and Dark Kings books. If you aren't reading the Dark Kings too - go, run, start reading them now. These Reapers books may be happening on the side - but they have some seriously important info in them.

I love Donna Grant - she is the queen of world building. Her characters inhabit those worlds so beautifully and truly. This book follows in that same tradition. Well thought out and sexy as hell.

Lets just say - they have a lot of missed time to make up for!

Love!!

Dark Alpha’s Awakening is truly a story that I have waited so very long to read! It is the culmination of not only a magnificent love that is no longer being denied but wholeheartedly embraced and savored, but it is also the no going back point for so many other important story points within Grant’s much larger story line for this this series and others that intertwine and parallel each other. Good things are happening as well as some not so good things, but both are leaving me in a lot of suspense for her next book! Her storylines never end with each book, but instead they build and blossom into something so much bigger than just one character’s story being revealed. I love these types of stories for you never truly say goodbye to a beloved character. Instead it is only a goodbye for now.

Cael has fiercely and quietly loved Erith for so many years that he has truly lost count. He serves her will and puts her plans into action. In all that time he has never once complained of his inability to know if Erith feels the same way that he does for her. Instead he waits and watches for her and ensures her judgments are carried out. With Bran’s maniacal plan bearing down on them and forcing Erith’s ultimate judgment for him, Cael begins to see Erith’s defensive walls begin to crumble. With the sudden weakening of not only the walls around her heart but also her very life force, Cael sweeps in to show Erith that this Reaper’s devotion to her knows no bounds. He is determined to show her that every part of her is beautiful and above all cherished and loved beyond her own comprehension. Will Erith accept Cael’s love or will she push it away as a sign of her greatest weakness?

There has been a long on-going dance that Erith and Cael have been doing for centuries. Watching and waiting with keen anticipation never prepared for their own epic love story. It was beyond what I expected and even hoped for because it was prefect for them. It fit who they are and their very essence. It had to follow the path laid out for them in order it to have the magnificence and purity that it required. It was a love story that shines and sings to the very core of their beings, and it proves to those around them that love truly can conquer all.

Donna Grant has time and time again surprised and amazed me and this book is no exception. She knows how to astound and draw you in as she reveals her masterful plot and the true depth of her incredible characters. She is a goddess of fantasy, and I can’t wait to read more of her! Each epic series that she writes shows off her masterful creativity and her stunning heart. There is nothing can this author cannot write, create, or breath life into!!

Cael is a Reaper and takes the souls Death tells him to. Erith is Death and her powers are waning. A Reaper she sent to another realm for punishment escaped and is somehow siphoning her power. She has loved Cael for centuries but never told him. Cael has been in love with Erith since he first laced eyes on her as he was dying. Now they have to find a way to defeat Bran, the ex Reaper before he kills Erith. But first they have to figure out how he is draining Erith’s power and life force.
Action, betrayal, sex, and good vs. evil. I have been waiting for Death’s story and was not disappointed. I can’t wait to see what book is next,

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

Cael is the leader of the Reapers. They are like policemen for the Fae. When someone has been judged they are sent to carry out the sentence. Only a very few ever live to know who they are. They work for Death herself.
Death is known by several names, Erith is the one she most comfortable with.
She has a soft spot in her heart for this particular Reaper but can't let it be known , and still keep her impartiality.
There is war on the horizon. Someone who was once a Reaper is now sapping her strength and looking to take it all. Can her team save the realms from all out war?.
This is an action packed, fantasy romance with great characters that you will easily fall in love with.
It is part of a series that is best read in order, so that you understand the background story. Although each book has it's own beginning and end.
Great fun, but keep the tissues handy.

I really loved this book. From the writing to the story everything kept me going. Now the problem is my own fault I didn't read any of the previous books so I was lost. It made it difficult to really get into it at first, but again my own fault. The things is I was willing to keep going because it sucked me in and it was a fantastic story. Now I'm excited to read all of Ms. Grant's other books.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC.

Grant understands how to write romance. There are times when the overarching plot of the series steps up and takes center, and the romance never suffers for it - and the big picture story doesn't suffer from the romance either. There's a Goldilocks balance found here that other writers should take note of.

I am just so enjoying this series! And finally we get one for Cael and Erith!

With Bran getting sronger and stronger, Death has to come to terms with who she was and who she is now to beat him. And part of that is facing her feelings for her favorite reaper, Cael. And he's been in love with her from the start.

Love their journey and how they finally came together. And how Cael was "awakened." And while it would've been nice to witness channel her Mistress of War self and join forces with Cael, I guess that would've been too much. Read it! I can't say anymore. Hope we catch another glimpse of the couple later on in the other books.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC. Loved it!

The ultimate battle between Bran and Erith is finally here! This has been building for awhile now and it held up to the hype. It's hard to write a review when you don't want to give anything away so I'll just say that I wasn't expecting what happened with Cael and Erith, but I completely approve.

I loved getting the beginning to Erith's story because it explained so much about her and why she choose Reapers and even how she chose them.

While this could have easily felt like an ending, it didn't. There is still so much left unfinished. Since the Reaper series has intertwined with the Dark Kings series, I'm not sure if there will be more Reaper books or if some of the unfinished will get resolved in the Dark Kings series. Either way, I'm looking forward to the next book.

Well written, characters were good, really enjoyed this one couldn't put it down

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance read

4.5 stars - Let me first start by saying, this is the first installment in this series that I understood from start to finish. Now, I know what my husband feels like when he finally connects the dots of a Game of Thrones plot. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve finally gotten the cast of characters, allies and enemies, plots and sub-plots and good and bad factions figured out, or if this one is just written better. Whatever the reason, I was able to fully enjoy this read including all the wonder and complexity in which Ms. Grant infused into the story. The villain, heroine, hero and mission are all clear and it’s a glorious thing.

If you’ve been enjoying this series, this one is going to be a home run for you. If you haven’t read it any of the books, I actually think that this isn’t a bad starting point. Either way, you’re in for a treat!

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is the end to the Reapers series, at least the primary arc that we have been following and it is another amazing, addicting story with turbulent ups and downs that had me undeniably hooked throughout the entire thing.

Great read. I couldn't put it down. Love the characters and story. It has some great twists and turns. Readers will be drawn into the story from the first page. Readers will want to add it to their To Be Read list.

I like this series because there is so much character and world building. And the unspoken love between Death/Erith and Cael has been so hard to watch, I just wanted to see them together. Throughout this series, I’ve seen the changes in relationships, the addition of new characters, and the deeper understanding of their world. This is a complex story; I was constantly imagining all the ways each interaction could go. It is never boring.
This is the seventh book in a series but can be read as a standalone.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

OMG, finally!! I've been reading the Dark King Series and the Reaper Series of Donna Grant for some time now and now there is finally a book on Death (Erith) herself! Yay! Cael has been in love with Erith for centuries, but as Death herself, she didn't let anyone come near her. When she is weakened by Bran, she must take up her sword (which Ettie has retrieved in part 5).
We see how Cael and the Reapers are preparing to fight Bran. We see how friends and foes unite in this epic battle between Death and Bran. Who will betray who and how will Cael be able to help Death if she doesn't let him in her realm?
A story full of twists and turns and although we get a glimpse of the story... there's always more... So four out of five stars from me, but only because now I have to wait for the next part in the series. Thank you Netgalley for providing the arc and Donna Grant: please keep them coming!