slkluke22's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
tanya_the_spack's review
4.0
I read an early version. Loved it! An exciting continuation of the story.
bookdragonheart's review
4.0
There was more movement in the plot in this book, since the world was pretty well established in book one. After their “accidental” tethering, Emilia and Jacob struggle a bit to move forward. Jacob doesn’t want to force things just because of their magical connection, and Emilia doesn’t think that Jacob wants her for any reason other than their magical connection. They are very supportive of each other, their connection tuning them into each other’s emotions, and their relationship becomes stronger just from feeling that connection. As they search for Emilia’s mother, winding up in the Siren’s realm, they are tested in every way possible, including with the possible and very real threat of losing their magic forever. We also get Dexter back in the picture to muck up the waters, as he has realized his dad manipulated him and used him for nefarious gains, and he now wants to help Emilia et al take him down. Nothing like throwing the jerky ex boyfriend into the works to muck up the new relationship waters. Things aren’t rushed in the story, nor do they feel like they drag. There is a good pace, and the story continues to get more interesting as we move forward.
bdzimmerman15's review
4.0
Emilia and Jacob are stuck. War is imminent and it seems no matter where they hide the pendragon can find them. Aunt Iz and Molly are doing their best to keep Emilia, Jacob, Connor and Claire alive and safe. But someone is betraying their locations to the pendragon. It’s a race against the clock for them to hide not only themselves but Emilia’s mother, Rosalie. It seems impossible as she’s tethered to the pendragon and the only way is to bind her magic then send her to live in the human realm. When he finds the kids in a safe house, they try to escape only for the Hag to find them. She offers Jacob a deal to find out Emilia’s true feelings without the tethering bond and the name of the traitor if they can find their way out of the tunnels, as humans. While they get answers, it’s not without costs. Nor does it help with the current battle they’re facing. The third installment in this trilogy is even more gripping as you find out more about the motives of each character and learn to never count them out.
carat's review
3.0
It is getting better as the series goes on. Honestly I just want to know how it ends because it goes back and forth a lot. They are quite short books and could be condensed down in to two instead of four books. Like I said though I am enjoying the series more as it evolves. On to the last instalment.
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