Review- The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter

Summary-

From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes the long-awaited story of Torin, the most dangerous Lord of the Underworld yet…

Fierce immortal warrior. Host to the demon of Disease. Torin’s every touch causes sickness and death—and a worldwide plague. Carnal pleasure is utterly forbidden, and though he has always overcome temptation with an iron will, his control is about to shatter.

She is Keeley Cael. The Red Queen. When the powerful beauty with shocking vulnerabilities escapes from a centuries-long imprisonment, the desire that simmers between her and Torin is scorching. His touch could mean the end for her, but resisting her is the hardest battle he’s ever fought—and the only battle he fears he can’t win. 

Review-

I was a huge fan of the Lords of the Underworld series but things seem to be deteriorating for me since the past few books. I had high hopes for The Darkest Touch as Torin was one of my favorite Lords since the beginning of the series and I was waiting for his book since a long time. But sadly, The Darkest Touch did not meet my expectations. 

Torin is the keeper of Disease. His touch can kill. Literally. I had really enjoyed Torin in all the previous books but I could't get myself to like him in this one. I don't know where the witty guy with a sense of humor went but in his place was a guy who kept changing his mind. I couldn't understand his attraction to Keeley and things were not well managed about Mari's death.

Then we have Keeley. She is the Red Queen and the most feared and lethal being. I just did not like Keeley. I could see that she tried being like Anya but Anya had a certain charm and vulnerability about her. Keeley gave me no real reason to like her. I also didn't think she fit well with the other Lords and their better halves.

Also, this is the first time it has happened for me but I wasn't fully convinced of the chemistry between Torin and Keeley. The intimate scenes seemed kinda forced and it looked like Gena Showalter tried too hard. Overall, Torin and Keeley did not work for me.

What actually worked for me were the sub plots. Things between Lazarus and Cameo have gotten really interesting. I also loved seeing the progress between William and Gilly. Things with Galen are also moving ahead. I liked seeing all the other Lords as well but was just not satisfied with the main couple. The Darkest Touch was an okay read.