In the prequel to the Dark Hunter series, Kenyon introduces us to a few of the players who will become regulars as well as giving us a small peek into the whims of the gods.I started the series in the middle, and have come back to the beginning to work my way through in the proper order. This novel is lighter in tone than the subsequent ones, although it has a dark moment or two.Both Grace and Julian are compelling characters who are well developed and capture your imagination and your heart. I found myself laughing out loud in parts, and completely enjoyed this fast, fun read.There were a couple of places where the narrative seemed a bit rushed, but Kenyon did her best to stay true to her characters realistic reactions while in the framework of a romance novel populated by gods.