Black Dagger Brotherhood Prison Camp Book 3: The Viper by J.R. Ward

Black Dagger Brotherhood Prison Camp Book 3

In this newest Prison Camp installment, #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward pens a heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world…

Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan, Kane is condemned to the notorious prison camp—unaware of the dark truth behind his arranged mating. Centuries later, when he is horribly burned while attempting to save others, he prays he’ll finally be reunited in the Fade with his mate…not knowing what revelations await him.

Nadya is a self-taught nurse who does what she can to ease the suffering of the prisoners. When Kane comes under her care, she cannot help but empathize with his condition for very personal reasons—and as the guards take him away one last time, she fears he is facing a terrible death.

After a daring rescue, Kane is offered a treatment that will change his very nature. Choosing life, for the time being, he goes back for the female who took such good care of him—but his duty to Nadya sets him on a collision course with his own past. When long-buried secrets are exposed, his self-destruction is inevitable…unless true love can save his soul.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Love being back in the BDB world. And this is probably my favorite of the prison camp books so far. Though that will change if the next book is who I want it to be about... but let's go over Kane's book! So if you've been following the series, you know Kane has been on the verge of death since the end of the first prison camp book when he sacrificed himself to save the Jackal and Nyx. But he has some stubborn friends. Especially Apex, who refuses to let him die and is working with Mayhem to get remain free after their escape. However, trouble is on their tail and their capture by the prison guards may be closer than they think. That is, until the tides turn in their favor once more. Bringing the familiar faces of Lucan and his mate. Along with some new ones. Like Callum! Wolven and cousin of Lucan. Love that guy. And now this is the part where I say Callum and Apex better be the next book because those two deserve their own story. Especially after what goes down in this one!! Now back to Kane, so when he is brought to the wolven, something strange goes down and Kane is changed forever. However, that transformation won't make him forget the female nurse who treated him back in the prison. He'll do whatever it takes to get her back. Lots of things going on that side of the story. Then there is the Brotherhood. Vishous is leading the charge of finding the prison camp. He's not giving up any time soon and he wants them found. Always love seeing everyone on that side. And we got to see Payne! Been a while since she has had some page time. We also had a small peek at Lassiter through V's eyes and for those who read the last BDB book, we know he is going through some stuff. Man, his book needs to come soon. Overall, I really loved this book! Great new characters and getting more details of others we've seen like Apex. We learn some interesting stuff about him and I definitely want to see that more. And of course after that Mayhem totally needs his own book. I adore this BDB world and the stories just get better and better. Looking forward to the next one!