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February 27, 2020 Robin rated information technology liked information technology

I devoured the first 3 books in this series and loved them. They were excellent fantasy books with a touch of romance just the focus was on world-building and the storyline.

This book was nonetheless well-crafted in terms of the technical aspects with one major irritation--the goddess Megelien screams her every line (her words are in all capital messages). I understand information technology was an try to make that dialogue special, indicating that it was a chat with Ralal's diety, but all caps was a bad format

I devoured the first three books in this series and loved them. They were excellent fantasy books with a touch of romance but the focus was on earth-building and the storyline.

This book was still well-crafted in terms of the technical aspects with i major irritation--the goddess Megelien screams her every line (her words are in all capital letters). I sympathize it was an endeavour to brand that dialogue special, indicating that information technology was a conversation with Ralal's diety, but all caps was a bad format choice. Information technology's jarring. Eradisiel and the goddess the tree connects to don't yell in their communication then I don't understand the difference, but information technology served to annoy me in every scene that Megelien communicates in.

As well, there was more romance and characters making stupid choices considering they choose not to have an adult chat and react excessively to plot twists where the showtime three books felt like the characters were actually behaving like adults and reasoning instead of reacting. Hither, the globe aspects and characters are consistent with the starting time iii books in the serial but there'due south more than reacting instead of reasoning. It besides felt similar the romance was more dramatized and focused in this book instead of being a function of the story unfolding--forced instead of organic in the story, the sex scene was besides more explicit, not particularly erotic and, in my opinion, the volume would have been amend without the explicit scene and the usual romance novel tropes.

This one serves to consummate the storyline involving Kien, only information technology was a disappointment overall.

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Mar 30, 2020 Lana rated information technology it was amazing

A very thrilling book full of action both on earth and on Moranaia as the hunt for Kien is full on. In the process Ralan who is hunting for his brother, together with his student Delbin and Inona his soulbonded and warrior guide meets his own soulbonded, Cora. They see many assassins working for Kien namely, Patrick and Victor and the Fen, an unseelie mage, some half-bloods and some exiled to earth. The program to poison earth was still being worked upon and Ralan knew his blood brother's evil plan A very thrilling book full of activity both on globe and on Moranaia as the chase for Kien is full on. In the process Ralan who is hunting for his blood brother, together with his pupil Delbin and Inona his soulbonded and warrior guide meets his own soulbonded, Cora. They encounter many assassins working for Kien namely, Patrick and Victor and the Fen, an unseelie mage, some half-bloods and some exiled to globe. The program to poison earth was nonetheless beingness worked upon and Ralan knew his brother'southward evil plans had to be stopped before they caused the intended threat to his father and King dorsum habitation. Cora's friend and assistant Maddy is injure in one of the battles at the cave where Kien and his minions were hiding but she was not meant to dice at his hands. This book is very riveting from start to finish, I love the new characters which take been introduced, I too really love the precociousness of Eri, Ralan's young very talented seer daughter, and the surly attitude of the very caring and overworked healer Lial. Would love to see his love for Lynia, Lyr's gracious mother, returned as they both deserve happiness. I am nonetheless addicted to this serial and though this book gives u.s. a bit of closure I would dearly love to go along reading into the beautifully descriptive narrative nearly Moranaia and the lovely elves who dwell at that place. ...more

Mar 20, 2018 Elswet rated it it was amazing

Oh My!

This one went p!aces I never Saw. My only complaint is that now I'm at Bethany Adams' mercy awaiting the next novel. The characters, worlds, and stories are so rich and beautifully conceived. I envy her the time she has spent among the Fae.

Oh My!

This one went p!aces I never Saw. My merely complaint is that now I'one thousand at Bethany Adams' mercy awaiting the next novel. The characters, worlds, and stories are so rich and beautifully conceived. I envy her the fourth dimension she has spent among the Fae.

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Jun xxx, 2018 Paperbacks rated information technology it was amazing

Just WOW! Seared is an amazing improver to the Return of the Elves serial. It is a serial which has never disappointed but this was just exceptional and it is always a huge testament to the skill of an author when a series goes from force to strength in the way this serial does. In all honesty Seared utterly blew me away and left me virtually breathless at times. In that location is never a dull moment and like a seers threads, there are so many avenues and possibilities across the pages. We are introduced Just WOW! Seared is an amazing addition to the Return of the Elves serial. It is a series which has never disappointed but this was merely exceptional and it is e'er a huge attestation to the skill of an writer when a series goes from strength to forcefulness in the way this series does. In all honesty Seared utterly blew me away and left me almost breathless at times. There is never a dull moment and similar a seers threads, there are so many avenues and possibilities beyond the pages. Nosotros are introduced to some new characters with perhaps a hint of future things to come from the series as well as a healthy dose of the characters nosotros know and beloved. Of class there will ever be plenty of time for more than Kai!

This book still, focuses on Ralan, who had already endeared himself every bit an amazing graphic symbol from the previous books, Kien is yet on the loose and needs to be shut downwards. Ralan has angered the goddess of sight so all he ever sees is his own painful and inevitable expiry. At that place is a level of acceptance until Cora appears on the scene. In that location is an immediate affinity between the two, having spent as much time on earth as each other in the past – merely in that location is more to it and in more ways than you would recollect. As has become a feature of the serial, we know that each book at present will be based around a soulbond, which I love! Merely for Ralan and Cora information technology is bloodshot and proves to exist i of the most shocking and standout moments of the series when the depth of their connection is revealed. I was left reeling after that scene which was so emotional and intense, I struggled to pick my jaw up off the floor. Eri continues to exist just ambrosial, and then much sight and force per unit area on 1 so young though. One of my favourite lines in the book sums her up so perfectly "When a six twelvemonth old seer with the touch of the goddess tells you to go save someone you practice it." I hope that she remains such an integral function to the serial in hereafter every bit great things tin can come from her.

This book also shows the start of a more than darker tone. Yes, at that place is still the wonderful less is more but yet paw fan worthy romance, just there is no shying away from the fact that there is bad stuff going down. The two meld so well together which adds to the pace and emotion in the words. Kien'south threat is real and dangerous and the story isn't tempered in that regard. It'south not often a book leaves me then speechless I struggle with writing a review simply I really have with this. There are lots of twists and storylines coming together only I don't desire to say more than for fear of spoilers, but the payoff in Seared is huge!

Seared is outstanding. If you have not read the series nevertheless I recommend you lot practise then right now! The depth of the earth building, the character development and the layers upon layers of amazing story telling make me want to give this half dozen stars and across if I could but for at present I give this a highly commended 5*

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May x, 2018 Danielle rated it actually liked it

When the uncommon becomes common

I am actually enjoying this series. The writing is clean and engaging, the story original and imaginative, but one matter that disappoints me is that the reader is given the impression in the first volume that everyone has a soulbonded, but not everyone finds them, that finding the connection is rare and precious. Yet nearly every major character is finding them. That is the one aspect of the stories that disappoints me. It barely feels special anymore. Don't get me wr

When the uncommon becomes mutual

I am really enjoying this series. The writing is make clean and engaging, the story original and imaginative, but one matter that disappoints me is that the reader is given the impression in the first volume that everyone has a soulbonded, merely non anybody finds them, that finding the connexion is rare and precious. Yet almost every major character is finding them. That is the i attribute of the stories that disappoints me. It barely feels special anymore. Don't get me wrong, though. I am loving the books.

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April 02, 2018 Myla Aguilar rated information technology it was amazing

Dandy Read

Well written characters, great adventure, excitement, edge of your seat battles with more of a merging with the original characters.
I cannot expect to read the next volume. The writer gets meliorate with each book.

Mar 25, 2018 Shamima rated it it was amazing

Oh my god, this was actually amazing. 5/v stars for sure!!!

This is the story of Prince Ralan and his bonded Cora. Guys. I thought I had this volume figured out. I'one thousand generally very adept at spotting plot twists from a mile away but there were quite a few that snuck upwards on me without warning.

Like I had to put the book down and pause for a second while my thoughts ran in the management of something like "Did that really but happen? For real? I didn't read that wrong?". Like I was actually shook! Its a

Oh my god, this was actually amazing. v/5 stars for sure!!!

This is the story of Prince Ralan and his bonded Cora. Guys. I thought I had this book figured out. I'1000 generally very expert at spotting plot twists from a mile abroad but there were quite a few that snuck up on me without warning.

Like I had to put the book downwardly and pause for a second while my thoughts ran in the direction of something like "Did that really only happen? For real? I didn't read that wrong?". Like I was actually shook! Its actually been and then long since i've been surprised by a book of this sort which I found honestly refreshing.

The characters themselves were amazing!!! I actually liked Cora more Ralan in this one - which is wierd because I figured information technology would exist the other way around. Cora comes into our lives a wary even so self bodacious individual. She's scared because she'due south constantly looking over her shoulders and running from her demons but throughout the book, she changes from beingness a cornered and caged bird to this glorious pheonix (you'll see why when you read the book). Like can we all just take a moment to capeesh this girl'southward grapheme development?! I have no words. Its astounding how intricate and lifelike some of these characters are like.. and near the end with Ralan'south last battle with Kien and what she's able to do later his injury?! Yess Queeen!!! Pheonix indeed.

I'grand all the same wondering what that flash was. I am 99.99825% certain that it is foreshadowing for the future. And Eri. Eri is crawly. She's like a happy little bundle of energy, cuteness and raw power. I can't wait to meet what the futurity will bring for her with all the hints Ralan was dropping in this book and some of the others.

I can't await until Completeness comes out tardily May 2018!!!

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Well, I think this is the end of the route for me and this series. Don't get me wrong, the volume was good plenty, just I'm just not invested. I am nearly pathological most finishing books I start (my DNF list is currently nonetheless in single digits) but somewhere along the way, I've given up finishing any serial that has turned into a slog. In this series, there are four more books that have been published, with another due out in a few months, and I'm not sure if that one is the end or non. And so fifty-fifty i Well, I think this is the stop of the route for me and this series. Don't get me wrong, the book was good enough, but I'1000 just not invested. I am near pathological virtually finishing books I beginning (my DNF list is currently withal in unmarried digits) but somewhere along the manner, I've given up finishing any serial that has turned into a slog. In this series, in that location are iv more books that have been published, with another due out in a few months, and I'grand not sure if that ane is the end or not. So fifty-fifty if I keep going, I'm non going to finish it now. This seems as good a time to bound transport as any. This book finishes the story arc with Kien, and the blurbs for the next few are just non tempting enough for me.

On the audiobook: The narrators still annoy me with how inconsistent they are with accents for each grapheme. Pseudo-British accents come and go, a character may sound Southern with one narrator but not with the other, and it is bothersome.

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Aug 11, 2020 Kevin rated it it was amazing

There's certainly a lot going on in book four of the series. It wraps many things upwardly and involves a big cast of characters. It still leaves enough unresolved so at that place is plenty of room for follow-up in sequels.
There was a tiny flake of repetition where something was brought upwardly by a character (their imperial groundwork) but the person they told later on expressed surprise at this fact. I event that was stressed (neutralize Kien's connectedness to Earth if you lot kill him) seemed to be ignored subsequently.
Typos: At that place'southward certainly a lot going on in book iv of the serial. It wraps many things up and involves a large cast of characters. It yet leaves enough unresolved and then at that place is enough of room for follow-up in sequels.
At that place was a tiny bit of repetition where something was brought upwards by a character (their royal groundwork) but the person they told later expressed surprise at this fact. One effect that was stressed (neutralize Kien's connection to Earth if you kill him) seemed to exist ignored later.
Typos: I read this in the Kindle books 1-4 collection. Pouring (equally a liquid) is used for poring (reading closely) in affiliate 1, and there were a few stray extra or missing small-scale words later in the volume.
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My favourite book of the series so far! Which actually surprised me, considering it took me a little while to get into compared to the terminal. Only the last few chapters? Damn. What an emotional rollercoaster!

This book brought together all of the characters we love, and well hate. (Alot.) And continued usa to them in an incredible mode. I felt the ending was perfectly wrapped up, with a pretty bow on top! I know there are more books in the series, which makes me super curious, merely I doubt I'll pick them

My favourite book of the series and then far! Which actually surprised me, considering it took me a lilliputian while to get into compared to the concluding. But the concluding few chapters? Damn. What an emotional rollercoaster!

This book brought together all of the characters we beloved, and well hate. (Alot.) And connected united states to them in an incredible way. I felt the ending was perfectly wrapped upward, with a pretty bow on top! I know there are more books in the series, which makes me super curious, but I dubiousness I'll pick them upwardly for a while, because I could happily leave it hither and daydream nearly the rest. What a journey this series was!

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Everything happens for a reason and sometimes yous brand a choice for a different path, for Ralan he was lucky enough that his destiny was so stiff that he got a chance to be dorsum on the path he was meant to be on with his soul leap. The stiff with Ralan'south brother and even his dad come to an end. Yous are left wishing for some other outcome for Ralan, his soul bound and girl. Something has to accept place that a seer cant see, to make the right option. I love these books! Such an escape. Everything happens for a reason and sometimes you make a choice for a different path, for Ralan he was lucky plenty that his destiny was so strong that he got a chance to be back on the path he was meant to be on with his soul bound. The stiff with Ralan'southward brother and fifty-fifty his dad come to an end. You are left wishing for another issue for Ralan, his soul bound and daughter. Something has to accept place that a seer deceit see, to make the right choice. I beloved these books! Such an escape. ...more

An entertaining mind for sure. The plot runs away a piddling bit and there's always a lot going on simply I've gotten used to that with the other books in the series. I plant I disliked Ralan more than in this book than in previous but I think information technology'due south because it pointed out his shortcomings in order to help overcome them. I still really like his character. And the book was enjoyable overall. I'll definitely continue to listen to the series. An entertaining listen for sure. The plot runs abroad a niggling chip and there's always a lot going on but I've gotten used to that with the other books in the serial. I constitute I disliked Ralan more in this volume than in previous only I think it's considering it pointed out his shortcomings in order to help overcome them. I yet actually like his character. And the book was enjoyable overall. I'll definitely proceed to listen to the series. ...more

Mar 25, 2018 Katheryn Hyde rated information technology it was amazing

Loved this serial!

Only as adept as the others. I couldn't end reading until the very last folio of the final volume in the series. Masterful character development and an intricate and riveting plot held me spellbound throughout the series. It would be interesting to run into how the lives of the 3 bonded couples progressed through the years

Loved this serial!

But as proficient equally the others. I couldn't cease reading until the very concluding page of the final book in the serial. Masterful character development and an intricate and riveting plot held me spellbound throughout the serial. It would be interesting to see how the lives of the three bonded couples progressed through the years

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Feb 03, 2019 Donna rated it information technology was amazing

Must read

Like it's predecessors this book is well written and hard to put downwardly. Seared mainly follows Ralan and Cora and shows that the time to come isn't e'er predictable even to seers. Only complaint I really have is the supposedly rare and precious finding of the soulbound doesn't seem so rare anymore.

Must read

Like it's predecessors this book is well written and hard to put down. Seared mainly follows Ralan and Cora and shows that the future isn't always predictable even to seers. Only complaint I really have is the supposedly rare and precious finding of the soulbound doesn't seem then rare anymore.

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Sep ten, 2019 Kadie rated it really liked it

Though I wasn't groovy on the ii main characters at start this book slowly started to abound on me.

I beloved the elven world and how the story is fast paced and never lets up.

I felt the romance was far too fast for them just coming together and they do some odd things when their friends are supposed to be in danger. That being said I loved the conclusion and I'm sure this is non the cease of Kien.

Though I wasn't keen on the two main characters at starting time this book slowly started to grow on me.

I love the elven world and how the story is fast paced and never lets upwards.

I felt the romance was far too fast for them just meeting and they do some odd things when their friends are supposed to be in danger. That being said I loved the determination and I'm sure this is non the end of Kien.

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I actually enjoyed this volume and thought that it wrapped upwardly the trilogy well while still leaving plenty of stories to tell in this world. I hope that the author continues to write about these characters!

Apr 22, 2018 Thomas Bieber rated it really liked it

Corking story

At the beginning I was disappointed. Information technology felt like a different story. Midway through the story, everything started meeting and I finished the rest of the story in one day.

May 16, 2018 Lorie rated it it was amazing

I liked information technology

This is a continuation of a series, it does non require you to read the previous books only it would seriously enhance the story if you did. if you like magic, elves, Romance, and battles to the death then you might similar this story.

An enjoyable experience

I enjoyed the standing adventue likewise as learning more nearly the characters. The description of the dissimilar lands is so well done you can see the place in your heed

Mar thirteen, 2019 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Fast witty read

These characters seem so enchanting. This writer created a whole new world(south). I love the thought, and the graphic symbol interaction. This had an interesting ending and I am excited to motion on the the next installment happy reading!

Riveting Story

I really have a difficult time putting any of Bethany Adams books down. Again, only at cracking peril, good overcomes evil. The monster evil dies. New families come together. The take chances continues!

Mar 03, 2021 Lauren rated information technology liked it

I was pretty excited for this book because I've liked Ralan's appearances in other books. Again, after the starting time book the romance just doesn't interest me, which is rich considering the genre. But I yet like the world, the plot, and I'm willing to go along listening to these on audiobook. :) I was pretty excited for this book because I've liked Ralan's appearances in other books. Again, after the offset book the romance only doesn't interest me, which is rich considering the genre. But I still like the globe, the plot, and I'thou willing to go on listening to these on audiobook. :) ...more

May 22, 2021 Sheena Hardie rated it information technology was astonishing

Such an enjoyable read

This is such an entertaining, colourful, lovely read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the characters and the different worlds. The story, though lite, keeps you wanting more.

Jun 01, 2021 Lita rated it actually liked it

Very practiced and exciting. This book had a love story that almost didn't happen, a decease that was reversed, visions that were incomplete or just plain wrong, and an epic finale that was near satisfying. I thoroughly enjoyed this and accept enjoyed the series thus far. Very skillful and heady. This book had a love story that virtually didn't happen, a death that was reversed, visions that were incomplete or simply plain incorrect, and an epic finale that was virtually satisfying. I thoroughly enjoyed this and have enjoyed the series thus far. ...more

Oh Ralan......

Information technology was so good to finally get to see this world from Ralan's perspective. Bethany Adams has a gift for making you lot empathise with pretty much anyone, provided they're good at their cadre, of form ;)

Actually enjoyed this book and I loved The Magic Bear on <3

Oh Ralan......

It was so skilful to finally get to see this world from Ralan'due south perspective. Bethany Adams has a gift for making you empathize with pretty much anyone, provided they're good at their cadre, of course ;)

Actually enjoyed this book and I loved The Magic Affect <iii

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I dearest that the story is moving along nicely.

Listening has me really confused on who is who at times. I call back if I were to be reading information technology I could put the names together better, only and then once again if I were reading this I would gloss over the names b/c I'g sure I couldn't pronounce them. So.....

I dear that the story is moving forth nicely.

Listening has me really confused on who is who at times. I call up if I were to be reading information technology I could put the names together ameliorate, merely then again if I were reading this I would gloss over the names b/c I'grand certain I couldn't pronounce them. And so.....

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Dec 01, 2021 Tamara rated information technology information technology was ok

The books have seriously begun to drag. I've been listening to the audiobooks. The female herioines all seem whiny, and the narrator keeps pronouncing Chattanooga wrong. It not pronounced "Chatt nooga" it's Chatt-a-nooga. The books accept seriously begun to drag. I've been listening to the audiobooks. The female herioines all seem whiny, and the narrator keeps pronouncing Chattanooga wrong. It non pronounced "Chatt nooga" information technology's Chatt-a-nooga. ...more

Great

This is a peachy series. Information technology'south full of action, friendships, mystery, magic , fae, elves and dearest. Not bad story line and strong characters. So grab your copy and bask reading.

Keen

This is a great serial. It's full of action, friendships, mystery, magic , fae, elves and love. Great story line and strong characters. So take hold of your copy and enjoy reading.

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Feb fifteen, 2018 Tara Lentz rated information technology it was amazing

Wonderful

Wonderful series. Characters all are well developed. Can't wait for more on their lives...hopefully. A must read for anyone who likes elves

What a disappointing serial. Information technology is a great thought but poorly executed. I don't know if there are other books planned su there are likewise many questions left unanswered. What a disappointing series. Information technology is a great idea just poorly executed. I don't know if there are other books planned su there are too many questions left unanswered. ...more

Ever since finding a re-create of The Hero and the Crown in her elementary schoolhouse library, Bethany has loved fantasy. After subjecting her friends to stories scrawled in notebooks during study breaks all through high school, she decided to pursue an English degree at Middle Tennessee State University. When non writing or wrangling her 2 small-scale children, Bethany enjoys reading, photography, and video g Ever since finding a copy of The Hero and the Crown in her uncomplicated school library, Bethany has loved fantasy. After subjecting her friends to stories scrawled in notebooks during report breaks all through high school, she decided to pursue an English degree at Middle Tennessee State University. When not writing or wrangling her 2 small-scale children, Bethany enjoys reading, photography, and video games.

CURRENTLY WRITING: Solace, volume 8 of The Return of the Elves. Status: In editing

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