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leggothemeggoreads's review
5.0
I'm going to be very sad when this series ends, but at the same time, I need the conclusion and I need it now.
sshpurple1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amybraunauthor's review
2.0
Uuuugggghhh, we're back to this again? This time it was Pam who made me freaking insane. I get that there had to be conflict and she was a teenager, but seriously? Anyway, the overall story was good, the twist revolving around Faris shocking and entertaining, and Rylee was much more herself. The ending was really good and somewhat cliffhangery, but I can't deal with all these character deaths. Honestly, they are not stopping. Don't get attached to anyone in this series– if you do, I'll bet you any money that they're going to die horrifically and unfairly. >:(
angels_gp17's review
4.0
I'd recommend reading Stitched the novella; before diving into this one. Stitched sets up for this full novel.
It's another action-packed adventure and another emotional read. I've cried in each book in this series. Rylee continues to grow and realizes that she needs friends at her side to save the world.
Rated: 4 Stars
It's another action-packed adventure and another emotional read. I've cried in each book in this series. Rylee continues to grow and realizes that she needs friends at her side to save the world.
Rated: 4 Stars
claire_loves_books's review
2.0
Again I found this book unrelentingly miserable, it never lets up, there's no change of tone it just get's more and more dire. It get's dull, all the self-hating and feelings of doom just get repetitive. It really is non stop action but after a while it all blurs together and I found the whole thing unmemorable. It doesn't feel like Rylee has moved forward much over the last few book, she's still running from Orion it's just that in the mean time he's killed a load of her allies and infected the whole world with a plague.
sim_96's review
3.0
We are nearing the end of the series and boy am I thankful for that. Don't get me wrong, I've loved this series and it was a fun ride but come on, ten books, excluding the novellas is a lot. Majority of this could have been condensed into four or five books.
In Rising Darkness, Rylee must find an elemental, the Destroyer. She doesn't know who it is, what it is or where it is. But with the help of The Great Wolf she is set in the right direction. Throw in some bits where Pamella throws a big teenage tantrum and runs off and you pretty much have the book all wrapped up.
Okay, yeah, I liked having Liam back, but the whole, sharing a body with Faris thing is just weird and the constant back and forth of Rylee fighting her attraction to Faris was just getting annoying. Also, I was getting some serious sexual harassment vibes from three male characters towards Rylee; The Great Wolf, Griffin, Faris and Dorian all cross the line of what is appropriate and what is not. The worst part is that it is written off as meant to be funny when it clearly is not.
I'm glad we're at the end of the series now, so that it can wrap up and be done with something that has, in my opinion dragged on for way too long.
In Rising Darkness, Rylee must find an elemental, the Destroyer. She doesn't know who it is, what it is or where it is. But with the help of The Great Wolf she is set in the right direction. Throw in some bits where Pamella throws a big teenage tantrum and runs off and you pretty much have the book all wrapped up.
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Okay, yeah, I liked having Liam back, but the whole, sharing a body with Faris thing is just weird and the constant back and forth of Rylee fighting her attraction to Faris was just getting annoying. Also, I was getting some serious sexual harassment vibes from three male characters towards Rylee; The Great Wolf, Griffin, Faris and Dorian all cross the line of what is appropriate and what is not. The worst part is that it is written off as meant to be funny when it clearly is not.
I'm glad we're at the end of the series now, so that it can wrap up and be done with something that has, in my opinion dragged on for way too long.
wellingtonestatelibrary's review
4.0
I was so happy to see that the "last" Rylee Adamson book had come out and that I could finally see how everything was wrapped up. I ordered it and read it up in a day (on my first day of vacation last weekend). I'm also pleased to see that the author has continued to make use of an editor. It makes reading her books so much more enjoyable. I was probably 3/4 through when I realized that no, we will not get an ending to the story anytime soon. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed these characters immensely and zip right through the book; however, the feeling started with book 8 that the author is just dragging out this story too long. I will be really frustrated if Book 10 turns out to be more of the same. At the same time, I found myself confused about a lot of the story until I finally realized that some of the "new to me" characters had already been introduced in a novella. I am not a reader of novellas, and I am not an electronic reader. I like to hold a book in my hand and put it on the shelf when I've finished. That said, I do not own a kindle, so I could not have read the novella even if I wanted to! I am paying enough for these books that I do not appreciate being short-changed in the information department. If this had happened earlier on in the series, that would have been the end of the series for me. I have been very patient with her lack of editing, drawing out the story etc. and have been a faithful reader so I have to read the last book to find out what happens. However, if she throws in another novella in the meantime AND doesn't make it available to everyone, I will be turned off Shannon Mayer altogether.
annettesbookbanter's review against another edition
4.0
Things are really heating up now. Reading Pam's journey in this book was great. I love Alex, he is the comic relief that is desperately needed in these action-packed, gut-wrenching books. I am not sure I am liking the whole Feris and Liam situation but we will see what happens there. I think I need to take a moment to prepare myself before the final book.
mrose21's review
4.0
I just about screamed at the ending of this.
I AM SO PUMPED.
I'm not that bothered about the death. Nor am I bothered about the wide spread illness something that if you read previous books you'd know they pretty much predicted.
Before we go into it. READ STITCHED. Its the novella before this book and you need to read it otherwise you'll miss so much. If you skip it you'll start this and wonder what is going on.
What this book didn't do was answer if I should finish the Elemental series first. I kind of think I should as I'll have to spoiler tag this: but I'm not sure if the final book for the Elemental series will either clear that up OR reveal Rylee's final battle and therefore spoil the last book of this... This is a peeve of mine for series that are intertwined. Its difficult for the author to write these books that don't reveal or spoil the other series for readers BUT keep the context and information in so people don't feel almost lost. I don't think this is done very well by Shannon. If you don't want to have your series so spoilers are shown even accidentally there should be an easy find reading order. I've looked and I can't see one so IDK. I'm going to be pissed if I read the Elemental book next and it ruins it for me!
Anyway off of my rant. I love Rylee in this. You have already seen her mothering side and YOU NEED TO READ STITCHED. To understand why I say that. Although me hinting has probably confirmed what I mean from you all having feelings about what was going on in the last Rylee book I know I had an idea and Stitched confirmed it (A really nice Novella btw)... Rylee is still badass and from what I glimpsed in the Elemental book. Rylee is still kicking butt and we see her still fiery temper and often impulsiveness. However she seems wiser. I can't explain it but shes very peaceful in her actions. Her actions make sense and they are logical actions to make in her path.
I can't go into any other characters without spoiling it to anyone that may come across this review. However I like the POV from Pamela. Its very interesting and I enjoy her conflict and character development. I feel like in previous books Pamela although being told she is powerful and you see her use the power sometimes shes still a child and acts very innocent and almost naive. This book shows her really facing the downsides of being treated like a child and protected. She was warned the darkness would take her and she still lets her mind be warped and pulled in different directions. She defiantly improves in my mind during this book even during her bad decisions I found myself liking her as she became Rylee quite a bit.
I remember restarting this series back earlier this year (like Feb but its March now so sh) and Milly and Liam insulting each other while she was pregnant and Rylee noticing how Pamela picked up on traits and was mimicking Milly without realising, and now we're here at this book the book before the big show down and its crazy we've lost so many and we've changed the lasting characters so much their characters have grown and aged even though this book series doesn't seem like it spans many years... Looking forward to #10 and finishing a very good series which is bitter sweet.
I AM SO PUMPED.
I'm not that bothered about the death. Nor am I bothered about the wide spread illness something that if you read previous books you'd know they pretty much predicted.
Before we go into it. READ STITCHED. Its the novella before this book and you need to read it otherwise you'll miss so much. If you skip it you'll start this and wonder what is going on.
What this book didn't do was answer if I should finish the Elemental series first. I kind of think I should as I'll have to spoiler tag this:
Spoiler
Its revealed that Lark has helped Rylee and was a friend to her in early life. It was hidden from her by Lark's father and she only remembered when Griffin said Larkspur that she remembered.Anyway off of my rant. I love Rylee in this. You have already seen her mothering side and YOU NEED TO READ STITCHED. To understand why I say that. Although me hinting has probably confirmed what I mean from you all having feelings about what was going on in the last Rylee book I know I had an idea and Stitched confirmed it (A really nice Novella btw)... Rylee is still badass and from what I glimpsed in the Elemental book
Spoiler
VERY like her mother and very little IMO of her father) something I really enjoyedI can't go into any other characters without spoiling it to anyone that may come across this review. However I like the POV from Pamela. Its very interesting and I enjoy her conflict and character development. I feel like in previous books Pamela although being told she is powerful and you see her use the power sometimes shes still a child and acts very innocent and almost naive. This book shows her really facing the downsides of being treated like a child and protected. She was warned the darkness would take her and she still lets her mind be warped and pulled in different directions. She defiantly improves in my mind during this book even during her bad decisions I found myself liking her as she became Rylee quite a bit.
I remember restarting this series back earlier this year (like Feb but its March now so sh) and Milly and Liam insulting each other while she was pregnant and Rylee noticing how Pamela picked up on traits and was mimicking Milly without realising, and now we're here at this book the book before the big show down and its crazy we've lost so many and we've changed the lasting characters so much their characters have grown and aged even though this book series doesn't seem like it spans many years... Looking forward to #10 and finishing a very good series which is bitter sweet.
jamie515's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0