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Parched #3
Quenched
A sense of duty takes Clarity back to the script where she learns there's a new breed of vampires in the world, stemming from Lario Exgesis, once friend now foe. These second-generation vampires are able to hunt and feed off the first- generation vampires.
Clarity also sees that Lario is looking for the power of the sun, a power gifted to the seven daughters of the House of Benel. But to find it first, she needs the full power of light, which she shares with Baron Ze Feldis, the vampire who broke her heart.
Clarity also sees that Lario is looking for the power of the sun, a power gifted to the seven daughters of the House of Benel. But to find it first, she needs the full power of light, which she shares with Baron Ze Feldis, the vampire who broke her heart.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 2, 2011
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November 2, 2013
Quenched picks up pretty immediately where Parched leaves off, with Clarity resuming as our narrator.
However, the opening several paragraphs of the book are so excessively flowery in terms of the verbiage that it's ridiculous and at moments to the point of intolerable.
A few examples:
"...the blood pumping organ in my chest..." >> Really? Heart wouldn't suffice? I mean, I'd have pardoned it if it was included in some kind of comment about its effectiveness at its function, but all she's getting at is that she's heartbroken from being unceremoniously dumped.
"When their warm breath hits the cold air, the impact generates a misty cloud of frost in front of their faces." >>Although I really do have to acquiesce that I quite enjoy this sentence.
"I remember standing here sometimes on days long past doing just this, admiring how nearby skyscrapers reflect on its" (the UN building) "mirrored skin."
This is followed immediately by "A lot has changed since then--a lot" as if Arkadie couldn't come up with a better emphasizer than another use of "a lot" because that really tells us anything at all.
Another thing: in the section directly after the above examined, Clarity announces that they are "whizzing past the tops of tall skyscrapers like Superman over Metropolis OR BATMAN SWINGING THROUGH GOTHAM CITY." Excuse me, Ms. Arkadie and Ms. Clarity, but I believe this "swinging superhero" to whom you refer is actually Spiderman and he swings through New York City, not Gotham. I'm just saying.
If you're going to talk about how your life is "as if [you're] living in the pages of a comic book" you should at least get your heroes right. Batman does zero swinging, unless we are on the subject of punches, perhaps, but in this context? Nuh uh.
Moving further through the text just provides more and more instances of these unpardonable errors. Like, maybe I'm being excessively critical on too many fronts, maybe I'm just being picky, but there are some things that are just too ridiculous to let go. The walls of her morphs-into-exactly-what-I-love bedroom are painted lime green, and anybody who knows anything about interior design knows that lime green is too bright/loud of a color for anybody to friggin sleep with. I mean, there are people who will argue with me, but it's a legitimate psychological thing. Furthermore, when she gets on a plane to fly halfway across the globe, she decides to start reading The Iliad and The Odyssey and, because she "reads so fast" she's done with The Iliad in half an hour. SO MUCH BULLSHIT. I don't even care if you're superhuman or whatever. Just no. Absolutely not.
Skipping over a multitude of glaring grammatical and punctuation errors as well as excessive over-exaggeration, we come to a really ridiculous geographical error. They end up looking for Exgesis in the Black Hills. Which are in west-central South Dakota and extending a bit into Wyoming. And then this boob announces that "Just as [she] thought, he's not in North Dakota." Well how the hell would you know, you idiot? You're in South Dakota.
Granted. I'm a little prejudiced there because I live in the northern Dakota. But seriously?! SERIOUSLY!? DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW TO USE A MAP?! GOOGLE IS FREE! PLEASE USE IT.
Like, don't get me wrong. I'm obviously still reading this thing because the plot is still mostly enjoyable and interesting. Except that there are things being omitted and forgotten about and there are ends she neglects to tie up where they obviously ought to be. And don't you sit there telling me in your head that maybe she's just waiting to divulge it--because she isn't. They aren't things that make any sense whatsoever to withhold, and the characters are having the conversations in which said information really deserves to be divulged. Like, it's part of the damned conversation and it's like they just forget to friggin say it. There's no rhyme nor reason to it; there's no mental explanation of why said information isn't passed on. It just isn't.
The novel ends with Zillael and Derek taking a trip back home to Moonridge for candy apples, but upon their return the town is entirely empty and they don't get them. Seriously, the book ends with "I guess there's no rest for the weary, or candy apples either."
Seriously, Arkadie? Seriously? That was the best you could do? I say nay nay.
If you want spoilers and a full review, it's on http://emirenaereviews.blogspot.com/2... as well as reviews of the first two novels in the series.
However, the opening several paragraphs of the book are so excessively flowery in terms of the verbiage that it's ridiculous and at moments to the point of intolerable.
A few examples:
"...the blood pumping organ in my chest..." >> Really? Heart wouldn't suffice? I mean, I'd have pardoned it if it was included in some kind of comment about its effectiveness at its function, but all she's getting at is that she's heartbroken from being unceremoniously dumped.
"When their warm breath hits the cold air, the impact generates a misty cloud of frost in front of their faces." >>Although I really do have to acquiesce that I quite enjoy this sentence.
"I remember standing here sometimes on days long past doing just this, admiring how nearby skyscrapers reflect on its" (the UN building) "mirrored skin."
This is followed immediately by "A lot has changed since then--a lot" as if Arkadie couldn't come up with a better emphasizer than another use of "a lot" because that really tells us anything at all.
Another thing: in the section directly after the above examined, Clarity announces that they are "whizzing past the tops of tall skyscrapers like Superman over Metropolis OR BATMAN SWINGING THROUGH GOTHAM CITY." Excuse me, Ms. Arkadie and Ms. Clarity, but I believe this "swinging superhero" to whom you refer is actually Spiderman and he swings through New York City, not Gotham. I'm just saying.
If you're going to talk about how your life is "as if [you're] living in the pages of a comic book" you should at least get your heroes right. Batman does zero swinging, unless we are on the subject of punches, perhaps, but in this context? Nuh uh.
Moving further through the text just provides more and more instances of these unpardonable errors. Like, maybe I'm being excessively critical on too many fronts, maybe I'm just being picky, but there are some things that are just too ridiculous to let go. The walls of her morphs-into-exactly-what-I-love bedroom are painted lime green, and anybody who knows anything about interior design knows that lime green is too bright/loud of a color for anybody to friggin sleep with. I mean, there are people who will argue with me, but it's a legitimate psychological thing. Furthermore, when she gets on a plane to fly halfway across the globe, she decides to start reading The Iliad and The Odyssey and, because she "reads so fast" she's done with The Iliad in half an hour. SO MUCH BULLSHIT. I don't even care if you're superhuman or whatever. Just no. Absolutely not.
Skipping over a multitude of glaring grammatical and punctuation errors as well as excessive over-exaggeration, we come to a really ridiculous geographical error. They end up looking for Exgesis in the Black Hills. Which are in west-central South Dakota and extending a bit into Wyoming. And then this boob announces that "Just as [she] thought, he's not in North Dakota." Well how the hell would you know, you idiot? You're in South Dakota.
Granted. I'm a little prejudiced there because I live in the northern Dakota. But seriously?! SERIOUSLY!? DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW TO USE A MAP?! GOOGLE IS FREE! PLEASE USE IT.
Like, don't get me wrong. I'm obviously still reading this thing because the plot is still mostly enjoyable and interesting. Except that there are things being omitted and forgotten about and there are ends she neglects to tie up where they obviously ought to be. And don't you sit there telling me in your head that maybe she's just waiting to divulge it--because she isn't. They aren't things that make any sense whatsoever to withhold, and the characters are having the conversations in which said information really deserves to be divulged. Like, it's part of the damned conversation and it's like they just forget to friggin say it. There's no rhyme nor reason to it; there's no mental explanation of why said information isn't passed on. It just isn't.
The novel ends with Zillael and Derek taking a trip back home to Moonridge for candy apples, but upon their return the town is entirely empty and they don't get them. Seriously, the book ends with "I guess there's no rest for the weary, or candy apples either."
Seriously, Arkadie? Seriously? That was the best you could do? I say nay nay.
If you want spoilers and a full review, it's on http://emirenaereviews.blogspot.com/2... as well as reviews of the first two novels in the series.
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October 7, 2011
After reading Parched and The Seventh Sister, I was really hoping for this book to come along. I was left very bereft with those books, but Quenched definitely made up for it. I'm glad I didn't have to wait too long. I finally got to see how Clarity, Baron, and Zill are doing. I was very pleased with their progress. Luckily their stories were left open for more.
I am very much enjoying this story and riding it out piece by piece. I like that it seems to have equal amounts of fantasy and sci-fi. I like where it is going and fortunately this book seems to be left open for more. I can't wait to meet another sister and see what happens with Zill.
Quenched is a bit darker than the first two books, but it works well since we get to see the true (dark) side of Lario. I enjoyed it and I think it made the story and the action more suspenseful. The book ended well with Zill and Derek returning to Maine and an eerily empty town ... where will that lead? Along with Clarity and Baron trying to figure out what happened to the vampires at Mt. Olympus. I look forward to finding out in the next book ...
My only complaint is the editing. It's not as bad as the first two books, but still there.
I am very much enjoying this story and riding it out piece by piece. I like that it seems to have equal amounts of fantasy and sci-fi. I like where it is going and fortunately this book seems to be left open for more. I can't wait to meet another sister and see what happens with Zill.
Quenched is a bit darker than the first two books, but it works well since we get to see the true (dark) side of Lario. I enjoyed it and I think it made the story and the action more suspenseful. The book ended well with Zill and Derek returning to Maine and an eerily empty town ... where will that lead? Along with Clarity and Baron trying to figure out what happened to the vampires at Mt. Olympus. I look forward to finding out in the next book ...
My only complaint is the editing. It's not as bad as the first two books, but still there.
September 28, 2014
This book picks up soon after the first book and overlaps the ending of the second a bit which was very good. We get inside both Clarity and Zill's heads, another plus. And there is more battles and confusion as the story unfolds. I decided to deduct a star because of the confusing story and how Baron and Clarity's relationship played out in the beginning. It annoyed me but not as much as the time jumps (I'm still not used to those). Vayle was awesome, and was not only comical but showed some depth. This book was good at showcasing all of the sisters as being an important part of the group. Can't wait to read the next book, but I think I need a break after this one.
March 27, 2013
I purchased this as an ebook from Amazon.
This is the third story in the Parched series however this follows from book 1, book 2 is a separate storyline.
This book was very interesting it had a creative storyline and well thought out characters. I enjoyed reading this story but I did prefer book 1 Parched.
I want to be everything he needs me to be but I don’t want to lose myself in the process.
-Clarity, Quenched.
This is the third story in the Parched series however this follows from book 1, book 2 is a separate storyline.
This book was very interesting it had a creative storyline and well thought out characters. I enjoyed reading this story but I did prefer book 1 Parched.
I want to be everything he needs me to be but I don’t want to lose myself in the process.
-Clarity, Quenched.
September 1, 2016
This is a series of well written, non-traditional, love stories with super natural twists.
But don't let that scare you, Z.L.Arkadie breaks all the rules and keeps you intrigued all the way through. If you don't like Mills & Boon or traditional boy meets girl...Z.L. Arkadie is the author for you. Try the Parched Novels - I gauruntee you won't be disappointed!
But don't let that scare you, Z.L.Arkadie breaks all the rules and keeps you intrigued all the way through. If you don't like Mills & Boon or traditional boy meets girl...Z.L. Arkadie is the author for you. Try the Parched Novels - I gauruntee you won't be disappointed!
December 6, 2011
The editor is either getting better or has been replaced since the last 2 books. I cannot wait to meet Glo. I'll probably forget all the characters and happenings by December 2012! Hate cliff hangers.
November 20, 2015
Quenched
Z. L. Parkside is a remarkable writer. You are put into the story. I love all the sister's and their sexy vampire partners.
Anyone into the paranormal will enjoy this entire series.
Z. L. Parkside is a remarkable writer. You are put into the story. I love all the sister's and their sexy vampire partners.
Anyone into the paranormal will enjoy this entire series.
November 26, 2015
Suspense and twists in the story well built. Also I like the introduction of the new sister. The writer Z.L Arkadie depicts the life of a normal teenager perfectly. I also love the the anti thesis the character has over her own beauty and body.
August 12, 2013
Book 3 in a great series. A very different take on a vampire story. Great to see the characters battling on and Good triumphing over evil.
October 10, 2018
Of course I loved it/
December 17, 2016
Really good
I am so intrigued by these 7 sisters and the gifts they wield to have hope and the different men that accompany them
I am so intrigued by these 7 sisters and the gifts they wield to have hope and the different men that accompany them
November 5, 2017
A decent sequel.
Overall, this series just isn't doing it for me. The story is interesting enough but something about it falls flat.
Overall, this series just isn't doing it for me. The story is interesting enough but something about it falls flat.
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