I fell in love. After I finished the first book I went ...
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I read this whole series and to be honest I had never read anything by Anna Black before this. I fell in love. After I finished the first book I went into my Amazon account and bought the second book and then I couldn't even finish the second before I bought the third. She developed all the characters in the book and their lives so well that I could not wait to see what happend next. I actually found myself talking about them like they were real. If you have not read this series please do you will not be disappointed. They are well worth the read. Iam looking to read more of her works she is a wonderful storyteller.
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I loved the first book, and was super excited about the second. It did not disappoint, I still love the characters even if I wish Ildiko would have been a little less pragmatic about the future that the elders were planning for Brishen. I want to keep reading more about these two, but I will keep reading this series even though Grace plans on shifting the focus of her next book to Brishen's cousin and her suitor. If you loved the first book as much as I did, this is definitely worth the read!!
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Yes, after a lot of bitchin, I came through. I read the 3rd book.

I'm happy for Emi, I admired her strength because if it was I...I don't think i'll be able to go on.
Sure, Jack was ALMOST perfect, but my heart has been set for NATE.

I loved this series and I always recommend it to any one who asks me what to read next.

Even though my cousin hated me for days, It was worth it. She loved NATE as much I did.

#TeamNateNateForever.
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I fell in love with a book. And it's name was Poughkeepsie. From the moment Blake whispered into Livia's ear on the train platform, I WAS HOOKED!! This book had such a different feel from what I'm used to reading. It was poetic and almost whimsical the way the characters interacted with each other and how they responded to each other. This is the story of three boys who had terrible childhoods and ended up in the foster system together and formed this unbreakable bond. Fast forward seven years and we see them in their 20's dealing with their lives and trying to settle on a future. We see them find love and how to deal with that. Livia was such a strong woman and her love for Blake was so beautiful. And Blake, my sweet Blake, he's been through hell and he has the kindest heart and soul. Beckett, the oldest and self-appointed protecter is one of the funniest characters I've read. His parts were beyond hysterical. And Cole, I had a hard time figuring him out, but I fell in love with him as well. The first half of this book was all feelings, and the second half was suspense. I totally loved it. I can't wait to read the next book, cause I am 100% invested in this continuing story.
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I absolutely loved this and the next book after this! I read a LOT of books. I read of so any different books because I like mixing it up and reading something new, but this I read twice. I read these two books the first time with a smile on my face and an even larger one the second time. The characters are amazing just seeing them develop and grow blew me away. The writing was spectacular. Definitely recommend this book!
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I read This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills about a month a ago, and I knew after I had finished that that I definitely wanted to check out another book by her because I really enjoyed it, but it was the only book I had read by her so I couldn't say yet weather or not she would be an author who I would check out every book they publish or not. After reading Foolish Hearts, I can now confirm that she will be an auto-buy author for me.
I don't know if I can say this book was perfect, because I don't think any book can be 'perfect', but I can honestly say that I cannot think of anything that I would think of as negative. At first I thought I was not going to be the biggest fan of the romance, but then a couple of chapters after thinking that I started to become obsessed with Gideon. Not only did I like Gideon, but I liked him and Claudia together, and I think that is because I really relate to how Claudia deals with relationships. How she pulls away from people, how cautious she is, I could just relate to her so much, and that was pretty awesome.
On the note of being able to relate to her so much, I just LOVED the emphasis on Claudia's love for Battle Quest, it made my little MMO loving heart flutter. I loved it for so much for two reasons. The first is just that I personally do not see a lot (actually, I don't even know if I have read one) of books with a female main character who loves a video game like Claudia loves Battle Mage. The second one is because the game reminded me so much of World of Warcraft, a game which I used to play so much as a kid, and that was just another way I could relate to Claudia, and it started bringing back old memories for me.
It was really cool just seeing Claudia play the video game, but what made that aspect of the book even better was that she played with her family/best friend. I know I have said I loved a lot of things about this book, but I am going to say it again, because I really loved seeing all of them play together.
I feel like this review is getting pretty long, and it is just me going on about everything that I loved about this book, but the last thing that I wanted to mention that I liked about this book was Iris and Zoe. I (once again) loved the different friendship dynamics. This book did a great job of balancing out the romance, family, and the friendships, to a point where I wanted to read about all three and not just one (which is how I usually end up doing/feeling when reading contemporaries).
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Loved it.  I got the second book in the series immediately after finishing this one
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I read the first book and fell in love with it. I knew that the second had to be as good as the first but it blew me away how vividly Gena Showslter can portray the book.
I was crying with happiness, sadness and anguish for the whole crew. I feel like I am a part of their group and an kind of sad to see it go. But am really satisfied with the end.
Me and some of my girlfriend were actually fighting over who each of us got and defending each of our guys.
(I personally fell in love with frosty in the first book but in the second I kind of wanted Gavin more.)

Highly recommend this read... you won't regret it
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I kind of found this whole series in a weird way. My mom bought me the second book at my school's book fair, little did I know that it was a sequel. I fell in love with the book and quickly got Singer of All Songs once I learned of it.

I was fascinated by this world, especially the characters. NEVER had I been so caught up in a book because of how the characters appealed to me. My favorite thing most of all was definitely Calwyn and Darrow, because I'm a sucker for romance. ; ]

When I got the ending to the book, the beginning caught and held me until the very last page. I think I read it in exactly one day. Nonetheless, I loved the ending - it was a tad cliche, I will say that, and there was one bit to it I didn't really understand (readers will most likely know what this twist is, it is a death) and it seemed really off to me. But the very last page was just chilling. I had literally been waiting for the last chapter's two events all throughout the series.

Despite some of the complaints already said about this third book, I LOVED IT and I'm not afraid to say that. It left me dazzled and still holds me to this moment. If you are really a true fan of this series, you should love what the ending has in store for you. 5 stars.
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When I first started reading this series, I wasn't all that impressed. Oh, I did quite like it, but some of the story line was just a little messed up, especially in the first one. But I have noticed that the more time that has passed since I finished reading them, the more I think about them and like them. It's weird. So I couldn't not read the conclusion any longer. I.Love. Dank. Gawd, how I do. He's just so damn perfect.

So the Deity has taken Pagan's memories of Dank all because he wants her to choose between Dank and her real soul mate, Jay. For obvious reasons this doesn't go well with Dank. Pagan and Miranda have gone off to college now. Dank made sure that Gee was there as well and her room was connected to Pagan's and this really helped in many different ways. Dank is also going to school there occasionally, but Pagan runs into Jay one night and he consistently attempts to get her back. I have to say, despite the fact that her memories were erased to make it more fair in her deciding who to choose, there really was absolutely no contest. Her mind may not remember Dank, but her heart does and she doesn't even give Jay the time of day. It was only after weeks of feeling lonely that she wanted to hang out with Jay, and that was strictly as friends. Even after settling into a routine with Miranda and her new boyfriend and Jay, the feeling of being alone didn't leave her and she was always bored when she was out with Jay. She didn't know why at the time though, obviously. Eventually, when Gee can't take it anymore, she decides to intervene. Pagan does get her memories back and she can't believe what she has done to Dank. Knowing that she didn't mean it and couldn't have helped it, he's still right there by her side when she comes around from the pain recalling their past had caused. Of course, part of that is from Gee always pushing him to not give up and keep fighting. It had an interesting ending, one that kind of makes me envious on a couple levels. I would probably give anything to have a hot, sweet guy who loves me so unbelievably much for all eternity like she does.

I enjoyed reading about Dank trying to win Pagan's love back. He was so sweet and his control was impressive at times. Things were going great for him too until Lief showed up. THAT was a surprise. I thought part of the whole deal thing from Predestined was that he had to stay away from her. *shrug* Anyway...I couldn't believe what he had done to get back at Dank.  He may be a voodoo prince, but I really thought he was better than that. Oh, and it was also pretty cool to find out where Dankmar got his name and what it means.

I had thought the end of the second book was pretty good, but I think this was a more solid conclusion.
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Words fail me right now. I'm somewhere between crying and happy as one of my favorite series closes. This book was amazing. Everything I've ever wanted from a book. Emotional, heartbreaking, romantic, and epic. Heather has taken all of these stories and made them into something beautiful, something I will read over and over again. The minute I finished, I wanted to start over from book 1, just to get the euphoria of Alice and Finn again. If you've never tried fantasy, please start with this series. Heather's words will draw you in and make you fall in love.
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I set out to read this book after the first in the trilogy took my breath away.  This book, the second, took my heart and stomach on a roller coaster.
This book seamlessly ties up some of the points we missed in the last, and it is nice to finally start to meet some of Kage's inner demons.  I am absolutely falling in love with the bond that the two main characters are sharing.
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I absolutely loved this series.  I thought it was one of the most beautifully written things I have ever read.  My first thought when I finished this book was that I wanted to re-read the first book, and I never read the same book twice.  I'm usually not a fan of poetry; in fact, I usually skim over it in books like this.  However this series was just full of poetic similes and metaphors that I found myself going back and reading them again.  I read some complaints about the crossed out phrases and repetition in the first books, but I think these really showcased Juliette's state of mind.  She wasn't strong enough to admit what she truly felt, even to herself.

*Spoiler alert!*

The one and only thing that bothered me about this book was Adam.  I felt like his character was completely changed and molded to be what was needed to make Juliette's choice okay.  I think that it should have been enough for her to realize that Adam was the first one to make her feel safe and like she was more than anyone ever thought she could be, and most importantly the only person who could endure her touch, and that all of those feelings disguised themselves as love.  I don't feel like Mafi needed to tear down everything good that she had built Adam up to be in the first book.  But I can forgive that, because although I don't like the way it was done, I do think that Juliette needed a drastic push to move forward towards Warner and put Adam completely behind her.

What I really liked was that Juliette waited to truly be with Warner.  She didn't make the same mistake that she made with Adam.  She waited to commit to him until she knew without a doubt that she would choose him over anyone else, until he was more than just one of two options, one of two people who could realistically be with her because they were the only ones who could touch her.  The fact that she waited made me really believe that their love for each other was real and beautiful, and would endure long after the conclusion of this book.
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I was recommend this book by two separate people and for some reason dragged my feet.  Then I started reading and found myself intrigued by the mysterious start as we watch this man work in the library by using someone else.  I wasn't sure how the feel of the book was yet and so kept reading.  I was hooked!  Gio and Beatrice captivated me and I couldn't put this books down.  I read 1-3 in the series over the course of 3-4 days before I finally took a break because otherwise I would get in completes on assignments that were waiting for my attention.

The world building in this series is phenomenal.  This is our world reimagined with magic and creatures already familiar to us but presented in a new and unique way.  The detail was superb and the storyline enthralling.

Beatrice is a strong female lead and she did not annoy me.  I enjoyed becoming her and living the story as her (we all do it don't we? lol).  Gio, oh Gio.  A wonderful strong brooding male lead with dimension and a great air of mystery.  These characters and all the supporting characters were written with such depth that they came to life.  I believed their actions, I understood them and I felt for them.

There were parts in here that in my opinion related to another well known story and the use of that made me laugh and smile, loved it so much.

The scene that grabbed me the hardest and still stands out from the first book is the elevator scene.  You will know it when you read it.

I HIGHLY recommend this series.  In fact I suggest buying the 4 book bundle but the first book in the series is FREE so you can grab it and see if you get as hooked as I did.

The Pros:
-Strong female (kick some butt type of strong) and male leads that had depth and didn't annoy.
-Characters that evolve and grow with the story.
-Well thought out story that wraps up nicely after 4 books but welcomes the continuation of the world through other books an characters.
-Really well done world building, based off of our current one.
-Well completed story arcs.
-Great romantic chemistry and a couple you can fall in love with.
-Surprised me greatly, so not just a typical story format.
-A supporting cast that is just as well written with just as much depth leaving you wanting more of them.
-You can completely immerse yourself in the books.

Cons:
I really can't remember any at this time, lol.

This series really captured my attention and I know I will be plunging into the spin offs from it because I can't stand leaving them just yet and I want to get to know the other characters just as much as I know Beatrice and Gio.
313499
I absolutely fell in love with the series I couldn't put it down now I'm going to catch up on some sleep that I missed and look for my next series to read
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It was the reviews that got me and the huge drama over a key character dying. That spiked my interested like nothing else. Every one was making such a big deal about how horrible it was and so I had to read it.

Initially, the only reason I wanted to read the last one was because of the movie hype. Honestly, the second book has so many plot twists and people dying, I really wasn't sure about a third book. What would be talked about?

Well Roth did a good job of rounding out the series. Yes, it still felt a little tedious and slow like the second book, but this one wraps everything up. It leaves no questions unanswered, and Insurgent really makes sense now with Allegiant read. Her physiological and gene emphasis definitely makes her series unique in dystopian fiction. What makes it even more amazing is that these are her first books! I am officially jealous.

Anyway back to the subject at hand, most importantly the death that had people wailing. Most people will have you believe that it was senseless. It is not. In fact, I must say the best part of the book was the end and the death. The death represents so much--the character's original faction and her adopted one; her journey; forgiveness; victory over fear; and I could go on. Her death is really beautiful and that is why I gave the book a four because the ending was so gut wrenching, but heartwarming. After that moment, events and characters really come full circle. Roth brings you back to the first book and even though that character is gone you can still feel their presence. Sacrifice. Bravery. Love. Hope. That is what this book leaves you with. Then I remembered why I fell in love with the first book so much.
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The Good

I find that I'm sad to see the story over. I'm still very attached to the characters and the world there. I love the mixture of this dystopian world with the paranormal elements of hopping, talking, and fighting through the dream world. The action is incredible, and there is the undercurrent of not being able to trust anyone that I enjoy in stories. I appreciate that at any moment, someone can turn bad.

What makes this series so interesting is the great plot and world mixed with crazy twists and turns. In each book, they are in a different place. This time they are traveling some, and the bridge they went over had my heart thumping like crazy. Then they were in another remote location with more new characters thrown in. I love that each story had some new characters as well and still kept the old. I also think it's great that Ganshert is not afraid to kill off characters. It makes the story that much more impactful.

The Bad

The only gripe I have about The Gathering is how the end seemed wrapped up so quickly. There was a lot going on through this series, and the resolution seemed to creep up on me out of nowhere and end before I was prepared.

The Romance

There's a normal teen romance in this with hurt feelings, jealousy, and infatuation. I enjoyed seeing Luka and Tess grow into a better understanding of each other and finally talk more about how they feel about things. I enjoyed the love they shared and can see it lasting.

Conclusion

This is a great series, and The Gathering is a wonderful way to wrap it up. I happened upon this series through the first one being free on Amazon, and am not at all disappointed to have read this gem. It's got a great mixture of loss, death, hope, frustration, love, stubbornness, and redemption in the pages. I loved the characters and was amazed at how many couldn't be trusted or turned out to be a friend in the end. The twists that the story took and all the locations were fantastic. I loved mostly though watching Tess and Luka together fighting in the dream world against the darkness. The Gathering is an excellent end to this great series. Definitely recommended!

"I can't trust anyone." Myself, included. Myself, most of all. I'm always wrong. I trust the wrong people. I accuse the wrong people. "It's like I have no idea which way is up. Nothing feels safe anymore."

*Originally given 4 1/2 stars at JC's Book Haven