Lover at LastLover at Last
Score Modern
What it's about
Qhuinn, disowned by his bloodline and shunned by the aristocracy, has found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his heart belongs to Blay, who, after years of unrequited love, has moved on. Now Qhuinn must fight for him.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a fan-favorite installment of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
You'll love it if you liked
The King
The Chosen
Red, White & Royal BlueGood to know
It's deep into the series; start with Dark Lover. It has explicit scenes.
By the numbers
- Readers55 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #141 of the 233 romances we rank
- #265 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #971 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1792 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Moving, Epic
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Quick answers
Is Lover at Last worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,792 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Lover at Last about?
Qhuinn, disowned by his bloodline and shunned by the aristocracy, has found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his heart belongs to Blay, who, after years of unrequited love, has moved on. Now Qhuinn must fight for him.
How long does it take to read Lover at Last?
About 15 hours (610 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Lover at Last?
If you liked it, try The King by J. R. Ward, The Chosen by J. R. Ward or Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.