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mrsbsbooks's review
5.0
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This the all consuming epic conclusion to the More series and is completely actioned packed.
It starts where book two finished, Ava is leaning her skills and improving them, however the side affects are getting worse.
We are given MANY new characters and a traitor is revealed.
The whole book is basically a run up to the major fight scene which of course is the main conclusion to our series where the Race along with the Guardians fight again Elias Borre and the Rogues.
Emma still shows two sides to her, the little daddies girl and the girl who wants to be friends with her sister. Eventually Emma chooses her side on her own terms.
There are a lot of plans made in secret that we only find about when they happen which keeps you reading as you certainly were no expecting it to happen.
I do hope there is a spin off book for Tiernan and I also hope we get to hear more of what happened to all of the other TWELVE, as to who could be bought round to the good side and who could not.
This the all consuming epic conclusion to the More series and is completely actioned packed.
It starts where book two finished, Ava is leaning her skills and improving them, however the side affects are getting worse.
We are given MANY new characters and a traitor is revealed.
The whole book is basically a run up to the major fight scene which of course is the main conclusion to our series where the Race along with the Guardians fight again Elias Borre and the Rogues.
Emma still shows two sides to her, the little daddies girl and the girl who wants to be friends with her sister. Eventually Emma chooses her side on her own terms.
There are a lot of plans made in secret that we only find about when they happen which keeps you reading as you certainly were no expecting it to happen.
I do hope there is a spin off book for Tiernan and I also hope we get to hear more of what happened to all of the other TWELVE, as to who could be bought round to the good side and who could not.
mbfeeney's review
5.0
If you read these posts regularly, you know how much of a fan I am of T. M. Franklin's work. I think (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) I have read everything she has published - a feat I am very proud of. I just need to buy them all in paperback so I can display them proudly on my bookcase, just need a lottery win first!
Anyway, TWELVE, is the third and final installment of the MORE trilogy (check out my review for The Guardians here - it also links to my review of MORE). I've had this book on my kindle for about a week - thank you TWCS for the ARC - but held off reading it because I didn't want the series to end. I've become a little bit attached to this ragtag bunch of characters and their fight to protect the Race. So much so, I tell most people I know to read it. Eventually, curiosity got the better of me and I started reading (coupled with being laid out by a bad back helped too) and as usual, I couldn't put it down until I had finished.
TWELVE begins with Ava getting stronger, yet the side effects are getting worse. After having her block lifted by Emma, she begins to hide their severity from Caleb. Tsk tsk. We are soon swept away by Franklin's excellent pacing as we not only observe The Guardians in their plans, but also Elias Borre, the creator and father of the Twelve. - I can freely and openly say that I didn't like him.
We are inundated with a plethora of new characters, but not once is it confusing for the reader. However much, or little, interaction we have with the new characters, they are all well rounded and integral to the plot. Franklin does this with ease and makes it read effortlessly. No once did I have to flip back a few pages to remind myself of who was who.
As is a common theme in this series, Ava continues on her path in her stubborn and caring way, which is magnified when her 'parents' are kidnapped. This, for me at least, was the catalyst for the beginning of the action. The 2nd half of the book gallops along at breakneck speed towards a conclusion that, whilst I expected elements, took my breath away.
By the time I was finished with this book, I was a mess. not only because of the perfection with which the series has ended, but also because I didn't want it to end. At least I can always re-read them, and most likely will along with my Harry Potters and The Belgariad/Mallorean series'. Then I read the acknowledgements. I began to well up because of a four letter word. My name.
T. M. Franklin, there was no need to thank me. Reading and recommending these books (and your others) has been a complete pleasure!
Anyway, TWELVE, is the third and final installment of the MORE trilogy (check out my review for The Guardians here - it also links to my review of MORE). I've had this book on my kindle for about a week - thank you TWCS for the ARC - but held off reading it because I didn't want the series to end. I've become a little bit attached to this ragtag bunch of characters and their fight to protect the Race. So much so, I tell most people I know to read it. Eventually, curiosity got the better of me and I started reading (coupled with being laid out by a bad back helped too) and as usual, I couldn't put it down until I had finished.
TWELVE begins with Ava getting stronger, yet the side effects are getting worse. After having her block lifted by Emma, she begins to hide their severity from Caleb. Tsk tsk. We are soon swept away by Franklin's excellent pacing as we not only observe The Guardians in their plans, but also Elias Borre, the creator and father of the Twelve. - I can freely and openly say that I didn't like him.
We are inundated with a plethora of new characters, but not once is it confusing for the reader. However much, or little, interaction we have with the new characters, they are all well rounded and integral to the plot. Franklin does this with ease and makes it read effortlessly. No once did I have to flip back a few pages to remind myself of who was who.
As is a common theme in this series, Ava continues on her path in her stubborn and caring way, which is magnified when her 'parents' are kidnapped. This, for me at least, was the catalyst for the beginning of the action. The 2nd half of the book gallops along at breakneck speed towards a conclusion that, whilst I expected elements, took my breath away.
By the time I was finished with this book, I was a mess. not only because of the perfection with which the series has ended, but also because I didn't want it to end. At least I can always re-read them, and most likely will along with my Harry Potters and The Belgariad/Mallorean series'. Then I read the acknowledgements. I began to well up because of a four letter word. My name.
T. M. Franklin, there was no need to thank me. Reading and recommending these books (and your others) has been a complete pleasure!
nicolemhewitt's review
5.0
4.5/5 Stars
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I’ve been anxiously waiting to see how this series was going to end, and Twelve did not disappoint! It was full of action and suspense, plus it gave us some Caleb and Ava on the side!
This book picks up where The Guardians left off. Ava and Caleb are with the Guardians, but the group knows that the only way to defeat Ava’s maniacal father is to join forces with the Council. Of course, that might be easier said than done. Plus, they’ll need to find as many members of The Twelve (Ava’s powerful brothers and sisters) before the Rogues get ahold of them first – because time is running out before the final confrontation.
What I LOVED:
Ava’s brothers and sisters.
We got to meet some more of Ava’s brothers and sisters in this book and learn more about The Twelve. There were also plenty more clashes, so we were able to see their powers in action. It was interesting to see her siblings’ interactions with their father – he was able to manipulate some of them easily (like Emma), but others resisted him. I loved seeing Ava’s connection to her brothers and sisters grow as well – it really raised the stakes in the final battle!
Surprises.
There were quite a few twists and turns in this book, some of which I didn’t see coming at all. Ava finds a really ingenious solution to a big problem – I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I realized what had happened (but I can’t give away any details!!)
Precarious relationships.
Franklin further explored the many complex relationships in this book. The Guardians and the Council had a precarious alliance at best, made more complicated by the fact that Caleb’s mother and father were forced back together again after having been on opposite sides for so long. Ava was as headstrong and stubborn as ever, so her relationship with both the Guardians and the Council was always interesting. Caleb’s relationship with his mother continued to be strained, and Ava’s relationship with her siblings (and her father) was explored as well. Throw in some tension between Caleb and Ava (due to her inability to be completely honest with him), and things get very sticky indeed!
The ending.
The ending has pretty much everything you could want for a series finale – high stakes, heart-pounding action, drama and heart. The first two books prepared us for an epic supernatural showdown, and that’s what we got!
The negatives:
Nothing specific.
I really can’t think of anything specific that bothered me about this book. I did feel like it took me a little while to get back into the story after having been away from it for so long, but that’s to be expected.
Definitely a fitting end for our heroes. Franklin gave us an exciting and emotional finale! I give it 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I’ve been anxiously waiting to see how this series was going to end, and Twelve did not disappoint! It was full of action and suspense, plus it gave us some Caleb and Ava on the side!
This book picks up where The Guardians left off. Ava and Caleb are with the Guardians, but the group knows that the only way to defeat Ava’s maniacal father is to join forces with the Council. Of course, that might be easier said than done. Plus, they’ll need to find as many members of The Twelve (Ava’s powerful brothers and sisters) before the Rogues get ahold of them first – because time is running out before the final confrontation.
What I LOVED:
Ava’s brothers and sisters.
We got to meet some more of Ava’s brothers and sisters in this book and learn more about The Twelve. There were also plenty more clashes, so we were able to see their powers in action. It was interesting to see her siblings’ interactions with their father – he was able to manipulate some of them easily (like Emma), but others resisted him. I loved seeing Ava’s connection to her brothers and sisters grow as well – it really raised the stakes in the final battle!
Surprises.
There were quite a few twists and turns in this book, some of which I didn’t see coming at all. Ava finds a really ingenious solution to a big problem – I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I realized what had happened (but I can’t give away any details!!)
Precarious relationships.
Franklin further explored the many complex relationships in this book. The Guardians and the Council had a precarious alliance at best, made more complicated by the fact that Caleb’s mother and father were forced back together again after having been on opposite sides for so long. Ava was as headstrong and stubborn as ever, so her relationship with both the Guardians and the Council was always interesting. Caleb’s relationship with his mother continued to be strained, and Ava’s relationship with her siblings (and her father) was explored as well. Throw in some tension between Caleb and Ava (due to her inability to be completely honest with him), and things get very sticky indeed!
The ending.
The ending has pretty much everything you could want for a series finale – high stakes, heart-pounding action, drama and heart. The first two books prepared us for an epic supernatural showdown, and that’s what we got!
The negatives:
Nothing specific.
I really can’t think of anything specific that bothered me about this book. I did feel like it took me a little while to get back into the story after having been away from it for so long, but that’s to be expected.
Definitely a fitting end for our heroes. Franklin gave us an exciting and emotional finale! I give it 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
100pagesaday's review
4.0
Ava and Caleb along with the rest of the Race and the Guardians have been forced into a war against Elias Borre, the creator of the Twelve. Elias wants to take over control of the Race and Ava has been put into the middle of it all. She does not like that one bit.
A thrilling, suspenseful and exciting conclusion that had me second-guessing all the way through. I enjoyed learning more about the Twelve and their special powers. It was also nice to see Ava grow as a person along with harnessing her powers. At first I thought Ava was going to make terrible decisions, but she turned out to understand more about her situation than I thought. The fighting scenes between Elias's army and the Race were intense and fast paced with lots of twist and turns. A great ending to the series.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
A thrilling, suspenseful and exciting conclusion that had me second-guessing all the way through. I enjoyed learning more about the Twelve and their special powers. It was also nice to see Ava grow as a person along with harnessing her powers. At first I thought Ava was going to make terrible decisions, but she turned out to understand more about her situation than I thought. The fighting scenes between Elias's army and the Race were intense and fast paced with lots of twist and turns. A great ending to the series.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
jjjasper12's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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