amandaj6's review against another edition
5.0
Fun series
First time reader of this series and I’m enjoying it enough, I’ll probably go and read the previous ones. Can’t wait for the next book!
First time reader of this series and I’m enjoying it enough, I’ll probably go and read the previous ones. Can’t wait for the next book!
mylastromancenovel's review against another edition
3.0
I always find Linsey Hall's books to be intriguing and enjoyable. Every now and then, one is particularly good, but I always know I'm going to enjoy the book. Some stand out more than others, but in general, they are fun quick reads. I prefer her Shadow Guild and later works to these series, but they are still enjoyable.
mylastromancenovel's review
3.0
I always find Linsey Hall's books to be intriguing and enjoyable. Every now and then, one is particularly good, but I always know I'm going to enjoy the book. Some stand out more than others, but in general, they are fun quick reads. I prefer her Shadow Guild and later works to these series, but they are still enjoyable.
tawnyad2004's review
5.0
Content: this series is VERY light on romance. I wouldn’t even put it in that category. Yes there is a romance between Ana and Lachlan but it it by no means a main plot in the story. There are only a couple of kissing scenes in the whole series and any thing more then that happens behind closed doors so to speak and is barely even implied.
I honestly read this series in like 2 days as I was laid up in bed to sick to do anything. This is the first series I’ve read by this author so I missed the first series in this collection. That being said I don’t think it affected my enjoyment in the book. I did miss out on understanding some of the characters better but it didn’t affect the story line.
I enjoyed this series. It was recommended as a paranormal romance which I don’t think it is but it was still be really good. The works the author created was incredible. I loved that she weaves the Celtic myths and gods from our history so seamlessly into this new world. I enjoyed Ana. She was strong, brave and loyal. Same with Lachlan. They were able to get through this battle together because they leaned and trusted each other so much. The ending of the book lacked a little for me. When all was said and done it was just that. Done. A get together at the local pub and a slap on the back. I guess I was just hoping for a little more then that with Ana and Lachlan. With them going through so much together I guess apart of me just wanted a little more. Regardless it didn’t change my rating of the books.
I didn’t stop and review every book in the series. I just read straight through so I’m not going to break down my review for each book. The gist of it is there is a great evil in this world that is trying to destroy it. Ana and Lachlan, along with her sisters and friends must stop that. Trial after trial, puzzle after puzzle Ana and Lachlan face it together. I really enjoyed when Bree and Rowan (the sisters) joined in the search by Ana’s side because there was a great dynamic between the 3. Ana coming into her magic was a good ride as well. Her magic could be a little confusing at times and other times I wondered why she didn’t use a different skill or search more about her power. But it was a faced paced story and I don’t think it would have fit into it as well. This author wove a world that I was sucked into and really enjoyed. I will definitely be reading more of her books.
I honestly read this series in like 2 days as I was laid up in bed to sick to do anything. This is the first series I’ve read by this author so I missed the first series in this collection. That being said I don’t think it affected my enjoyment in the book. I did miss out on understanding some of the characters better but it didn’t affect the story line.
I enjoyed this series. It was recommended as a paranormal romance which I don’t think it is but it was still be really good. The works the author created was incredible. I loved that she weaves the Celtic myths and gods from our history so seamlessly into this new world. I enjoyed Ana. She was strong, brave and loyal. Same with Lachlan. They were able to get through this battle together because they leaned and trusted each other so much. The ending of the book lacked a little for me. When all was said and done it was just that. Done. A get together at the local pub and a slap on the back. I guess I was just hoping for a little more then that with Ana and Lachlan. With them going through so much together I guess apart of me just wanted a little more. Regardless it didn’t change my rating of the books.
I didn’t stop and review every book in the series. I just read straight through so I’m not going to break down my review for each book. The gist of it is there is a great evil in this world that is trying to destroy it. Ana and Lachlan, along with her sisters and friends must stop that. Trial after trial, puzzle after puzzle Ana and Lachlan face it together. I really enjoyed when Bree and Rowan (the sisters) joined in the search by Ana’s side because there was a great dynamic between the 3. Ana coming into her magic was a good ride as well. Her magic could be a little confusing at times and other times I wondered why she didn’t use a different skill or search more about her power. But it was a faced paced story and I don’t think it would have fit into it as well. This author wove a world that I was sucked into and really enjoyed. I will definitely be reading more of her books.
errantdreams's review against another edition
4.0
First: a random something that I love. So far in The Druid Ana and another Protectorate student named Lavender have been rivals. Ana is supposed to be something “special” but has been displaying very little power so far, and Lavender has been bitchy about the whole situation. Now, not too long ago I was peeved at a different book (unrelated to the Linsey Hall books) because it had the two main female characters totally rivals to the point where they’re basically trying to kill each other over a man. This is a particularly bad sexist trope: it pushes the idea that women can’t trust each other and can only trust the men who love them. I was a little leery about the thread with Lavender for this reason, but Hall is so good about having strong female characters that I was willing to wait and see. And in this installment, there’s a huge climactic battle, and Ana and Lavender buckle down together in the fight. It isn’t made a big deal out of, either. The two just back each other up, because that’s what you do when you’re on the same side. It was great to see, and it’s a wonderful example of just how strong Hall’s female characters are.
The ultimate enemy does lack dimension, which isn’t entirely unusual for some of Hall’s books. So far they’re just some ghostly figures who… well, they’re ghostly figures. I really don’t know anything else about them. Hopefully they’ll get fleshed out in later books. As usual there are plenty of faceless demons to kill.
We do learn more about why Lachlan tried to keep Ana at a distance, and again, it’s nice to know it was more than just “we’re colleagues,” if for no other reason than the characters in The Valkyrie went through the same thing. It’s good to have some variety.
As always the fight scenes are fantastic! There are plenty of wild challenges, tests, and battles for Ana and Lachlan to face, and as usual there’s a particularly big one at the climax that brings all of the good guys (including the Triumvirate) back together again. The basic setup is formulaic, but the battle scenes themselves never get old. Hall is particularly talented at making extensive, creative, action-packed fights.
Original review posted on my blog: http://www.errantdreams.com/2018/12/review-celtic-magic-linsey-hall/
The ultimate enemy does lack dimension, which isn’t entirely unusual for some of Hall’s books. So far they’re just some ghostly figures who… well, they’re ghostly figures. I really don’t know anything else about them. Hopefully they’ll get fleshed out in later books. As usual there are plenty of faceless demons to kill.
We do learn more about why Lachlan tried to keep Ana at a distance, and again, it’s nice to know it was more than just “we’re colleagues,” if for no other reason than the characters in The Valkyrie went through the same thing. It’s good to have some variety.
As always the fight scenes are fantastic! There are plenty of wild challenges, tests, and battles for Ana and Lachlan to face, and as usual there’s a particularly big one at the climax that brings all of the good guys (including the Triumvirate) back together again. The basic setup is formulaic, but the battle scenes themselves never get old. Hall is particularly talented at making extensive, creative, action-packed fights.
Original review posted on my blog: http://www.errantdreams.com/2018/12/review-celtic-magic-linsey-hall/
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