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A review by rihoward
From Evil: Books 4-6 by Pam Godwin
5.0
All I can say is buckle up for this continuation of a ride with these amazing stories. This series and these books made this author into a one-click one because when she creates a story she is not afraid to dip her toes into the darkness.
Devastate
4.6 Sweet Jesus Stars
This book. I was not prepared for this book. I didn't think anyone could top Van's place in this series. I was wrong. Tate. Sweet holy titfire. This man-made me believe in love again. The things he endured for Lucia. I cannot even. I loved watching his character grow as he came to heal from his time being a victim. I enjoyed watching his connection with Van grow into something more than a painful past reminder. I lived for their interactions. My heart broke for both of them at one part in particular. I enjoyed Lucia and her resilience to overcome also. She lost a lot in this story and that saddened me. It is a testament to her character that she didn't break doing what she was forced to do.
The story paved the way for where it was going next and I look forward to those characters. Definitely a great series but I differ in my opinion from other reviewers. I do not think this could be read as a standalone. I think it is important to build on the foundation of this story and see how far the characters have come (especially Van) in order to atone for what they have done in the past or what they had to endure.
Take
4.7 stars
it is official. This author is a wizard. She made me feel for the devil incarnate, Tiago. After the last book, I didn't think that was even possible. Yet, She cast a spell and let me see about this complex man. I shouldn't be surprised considering that she was able to redeem Van but good lord this man was not a good man...or so I thought. Even in the moments when I wanted to truly hate him he still had a certain Je ne sais quois charisma about him. His devotion to Boones and Arturo was also surprising but it added to his depth. Kate. That sweet girl. I liked that she never gave up and that in the end, she discovered a sense of peace that she had been long since missing.
I am getting more and more intrigued by Cole. I need to know more. I am hoping that he gets his own book. This series is definitely not for anyone that doesn't have the stomach for the darker side. Yet, even though this story delves into the darker side of things that happen in real life, the author still manages to give hope and that is part of the draw for me. It is done with a sense of authenticity.
Manipulate
4.4 stars
This series. My heart hurts. I am glad that even amongst all the darkness and heavy topics that this author still manages to give me, the reader, something to connect with. The backstory of Martin was awful but it explained so much about why he was the way he was and what Van alluded to with Ricky. Petula and Ricky had their own issues so combined with Ricky it made sense that somehow they would all heal together.
The ending had me a little perplexed. The whole story had been building up to this moment and I didn't feel like it got the attention that it should have. It felt rushed. I still enjoyed the story and am curious as to know what happens next with Luke and Vera.
Devastate
4.6 Sweet Jesus Stars
This book. I was not prepared for this book. I didn't think anyone could top Van's place in this series. I was wrong. Tate. Sweet holy titfire. This man-made me believe in love again. The things he endured for Lucia. I cannot even. I loved watching his character grow as he came to heal from his time being a victim. I enjoyed watching his connection with Van grow into something more than a painful past reminder. I lived for their interactions. My heart broke for both of them at one part in particular. I enjoyed Lucia and her resilience to overcome also. She lost a lot in this story and that saddened me. It is a testament to her character that she didn't break doing what she was forced to do.
The story paved the way for where it was going next and I look forward to those characters. Definitely a great series but I differ in my opinion from other reviewers. I do not think this could be read as a standalone. I think it is important to build on the foundation of this story and see how far the characters have come (especially Van) in order to atone for what they have done in the past or what they had to endure.
Take
4.7 stars
it is official. This author is a wizard. She made me feel for the devil incarnate, Tiago. After the last book, I didn't think that was even possible. Yet, She cast a spell and let me see about this complex man. I shouldn't be surprised considering that she was able to redeem Van but good lord this man was not a good man...or so I thought. Even in the moments when I wanted to truly hate him he still had a certain Je ne sais quois charisma about him. His devotion to Boones and Arturo was also surprising but it added to his depth. Kate. That sweet girl. I liked that she never gave up and that in the end, she discovered a sense of peace that she had been long since missing.
I am getting more and more intrigued by Cole. I need to know more. I am hoping that he gets his own book. This series is definitely not for anyone that doesn't have the stomach for the darker side. Yet, even though this story delves into the darker side of things that happen in real life, the author still manages to give hope and that is part of the draw for me. It is done with a sense of authenticity.
Manipulate
4.4 stars
This series. My heart hurts. I am glad that even amongst all the darkness and heavy topics that this author still manages to give me, the reader, something to connect with. The backstory of Martin was awful but it explained so much about why he was the way he was and what Van alluded to with Ricky. Petula and Ricky had their own issues so combined with Ricky it made sense that somehow they would all heal together.
The ending had me a little perplexed. The whole story had been building up to this moment and I didn't feel like it got the attention that it should have. It felt rushed. I still enjoyed the story and am curious as to know what happens next with Luke and Vera.