Sweep of the Heart (Innkeeper Chronicles #5) by Ilona Andrews
Publication Date: January 13th 2023 by NYLA
Pages: 454
Audio Book Length: 16 hrs 25 mins
Narrators: Nora Sofyan
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Wilmos, Sean’s werewolf friend and advisor is kidnapped and
the only way to reach the place he was taken is through a portal controlled by
the Dominion. They’ll agree to give access if Dina and Sean host their spousal
selection at Gertrude Hunt. This is a huge undertaking with representatives
from twelve different alien species. Several very tricky and dangerous. It is a
risky event, one refused by the other Inn’s and Dina wouldn’t take it on except
for the situation with Wilmos. Sean and Dina definitely have their work cut out
for them.
Caldenia is a big part of the story. Officer Marais and even
the Costco lady has a role. First Scholar Thek of the koo-ko, aka: space
chickens!!! We met them in the novella, Sweep With Me, and First Scholar
Thek is with us again sharing his enlightened intellect. So, so funny!
I’m always amazed by Ilona Andrews’ writing talent, they’re
just so good, and I’m immediately sucked in every time I pick up one of
their books. Here I was in wonder over their imagination, creating all the
different species and worlds, and the ways Dina accommodated them at the Inn.
At every turn there was a problem to overcome, but Dina and Sean tackled them together
as a united team. As usual, humor is woven through the story that at times had
me laughing at loud.
Sweep of the Heart is part of the Innkeeper series,
book five, and these books are best read in order. Such a phenomenal series, so
if you haven’t started you are in for a treat and you can binge read!
The audio version was fantastic! Nora Sofyan performed all
the voices beautifully. I loved her portrayal of Dina, which for me was the
most important as the lead, and she gave each character (there were many) a distinct
voice. I listened at my usual 1.5-1.75x normal speed. Definite recommend!
5 Stars
Book Description:
From the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.
Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans. But it’s about to get even more chaotic when Sean's werewolf mentor is kidnapped. To find him, they must host an intergalactic spouse-search for one of the most powerful rulers in the Galaxy. Dina is never one to back down from a challenge. That is, if she can manage her temperamental Red Cleaver chef; the consequences of her favorite Galactic ex-tyrant's dark history; the tangled politics of an interstellar nation, and oh, yes, keep the wedding candidates from a dozen alien species from killing each other. Not to mention the Costco lady.
They say love is a battlefield; but Dina and Sean are determined to limit the casualties!
