Diminished

This is book two in her exciting new series and I couldn’t wait to read it. This is Brave Trousseau, Malakai Noble and Shiori Ayase story; just their names sent shivers up and down my spine. Whilst this is a stand alone, I do feel that you would get even more enjoyment if you were to read Backlash first.

I am probably one of the few who actually liked Brave coming into this story, for some reason I don't totally get, I just really related to him despite his antics in book one of the series, Backlash.

Brave, Malakai and Shiori's story drew me in even more than the first book; these three together is so right. They each bring a uniqueness to the relationship that works on so many different levels. 

Unbeknownst to the band Shiori has other reasons for wanting to join the band and be as successful as Danica whom she will replace when the band goes on tour to Europe. 

The connection and camaraderie (both good and bad) felt by all the band members towards each other makes this series a success. Whilst they have issues , no-one will look after them as well as their band mates.;this care and protectiveness also extends to Shiori. 

I loved how both Brave and Malaki really struggled to try and allow Shiori the room to succeed with the fans without trying to take over. Diminished sees a different side to the arrogant and surly Brave and I loved how he was with both Malakai and Shiori, physically and emotionally. 

Bianca Sommerland peels the layers off these characters one by one, just like an onion. There are so many issues impacting all of the band members, and the depth that was created in these characters was so multi dimensional that I was in awe. This was at times a raw, emotional, gritty and sexy read; I love the direction that Ms. Sommerland has take with Winter's Wrath and I cannot wait for more.

Take a chance on this series, I know you won’t be disappointed. 

In Backlash, I didn't like Brave to start with, but I had hopes the author would change my mind in Brave's story. Well, she did. I love Brave now. To see things from his point of view really helped to see why he did things the way he did in Backlash.
I love the relationship between Malakai, Shiori, and Brave. There is heat between them all, but there is also a form of innocence in the way they are learning to love and show love to one another.
I loved catching up with the rest of the band, as well. I adore Tate, and I can't wait for his story when it comes. Connor, we haven't actually heard a lot about him, so I am not sure about him yet. I think it will be an interesting story when it comes, though.
Loved this book and can't wait for more of this series.

Book 2 in the Winters Wrath series and this is the book I was waiting for, I wanted to get inside Braves head and that's exactly what you get with this book. The band are back together and touring but Brave is not in charge and even though he is trying to be a better man it's going to take a while for the rest of the band to forgive him. A new dancer who is a hot temptation for both Brave and Malakai (the bassist), a new band member and Alder still getting over being stabbed really gives you one heck of a story. This book has it all,it's about love and trust and if you love hot rockers this is the book for you, that being said I do believe you will get much more out of this book if you read book 1 Backlash first.
Another great read from Bianca Sommerland