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Significance #4
Independence
In the fourth and final installment, Maggie and Caleb must tie up all the loose ends of their lives and make a way to be together completely on their own. With everything that happened with Bish and Maggie's father, she's almost reluctant to move on and move out. And now she must figure out all of this...stuff...with Haddock. But of course, nothing can stay simple for the Jacobsons. Enemies who were thought to be dissolved have decided to not go down so easily. And old flames come calling for more than just Maggie. Caleb is torn between leading his family and personal wants. Maggie is torn between Caleb and being the leader of their people. But neither will let what they need most to be pushed to the wayside. They are determined to make it all work, design a plan toward destiny, and make everything right again for themselves and their family.
And then there's a wedding...
And then there's a wedding...
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Shelly Crane
37 books5,820 followersShelly is a NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author from a small town and loves everything about the south. She hoards paperbacks, devours sweet tea, searches year-round for candy corn, loves to site-see in the new areas they travel to with her husband's job, and adores reading but doesn’t have much time to these days with all the characters filling her head begging to come out.
Her own books happen by accident and she revels in the writing and imagination process. She doesn't go anywhere without her notepad for fear of an idea creeping up and not being able to write it down immediately, even in the middle of the night, where her best ideas are born.
Her own books happen by accident and she revels in the writing and imagination process. She doesn't go anywhere without her notepad for fear of an idea creeping up and not being able to write it down immediately, even in the middle of the night, where her best ideas are born.
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December 4, 2013I am so, so, so just twitching with excitement about this book!!! I can not wait for you to read it. I'm sad, though, that it will be the last. I'll miss Caleb and Maggie, Kyle and Lynne, Peter and Rachel.
I really have an array of emotions about it, but the main one is excited. There's so many things about this book that will a new experience for me to write. I can't wait! And I really hope everyone gets the significance of the cover... ;)
I really have an array of emotions about it, but the main one is excited. There's so many things about this book that will a new experience for me to write. I can't wait! And I really hope everyone gets the significance of the cover... ;)
December 4, 2013
IT JUST WRAPPED UP SO PERFECTLY AND EVERYTHING ENDED THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO AND IT WAS SO AMAZING BUT I JUST WANT TO CRY BECAUSE THIS MEANS NO MORE MAGGIE AND CALEB AND I'VE BEEN A FAN OF THE BOOKS SINCE THE VERY START AND THIS WAS JUST THE BEST WAY IT COULD'VE POSSIBLY ENDED OK I'M FINISHED GOODBYE TO THE SIGNIFICANCE BOOKS THEY WILL FOREVER BE ON MY KINDLE FOR REREADING.
November 7, 2013
It was a good story to end the series. Too much kisses and tongue through the books, hahaha.. I will miss the characters..
Maggie Masters:
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Kyle Jacobson:
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May 10, 2012
I cannot believe this book is coming to an end...*sigh*
I cannot count how many times Ive read and reread these books because I love them SO MUCH!!
Im seriously going to miss Maggie and Caleb:(( They have the healthiest relationship in any of the books Ive read so far!! The whole aces/virtuoso idea was GENIUS!! I seriously want a caleb to imprint with!
I PRAY TO SHELLY that this book ends ten years after the wedding with Maggie/Caleb and their kids!!
Im probably going to cry when I finish this book!!!
I cannot count how many times Ive read and reread these books because I love them SO MUCH!!
Im seriously going to miss Maggie and Caleb:(( They have the healthiest relationship in any of the books Ive read so far!! The whole aces/virtuoso idea was GENIUS!! I seriously want a caleb to imprint with!
I PRAY TO SHELLY that this book ends ten years after the wedding with Maggie/Caleb and their kids!!
Im probably going to cry when I finish this book!!!
December 21, 2012
17 December, 2012.
The time has come.
Mood: excited!
21 December, 2012
If there was a Caleb in this world, I am so going to run after him!
Who wants a Caleb?! Hands up!
"Consumed, happy, married and together. This was it, what it was like to be real significants. Finally. Forever. Mine."
It has ended. The significance novels have ended.. Oh god, I am so going to miss Caleb! He is just too perfect to be true, shame on reality shame on the real guys hahah. My standard for guys just went up too much.
Ok enough about mister handsome charming and perfect.
The story.
I loved Significance
I loved Accordance
I loved Defiance
But I can only say that I liked Independence. Therefore, I will give it 3 to 4 stars. I would be too biased if I gave it 5.
Maybe I was expecting too much because of all the teasers. Oh god, YES.. I remember me being hysteric every Tuesday, but this somehow was just a plain ending.
Don't hate me for this - I am hating myself for writing this - but some parts seemed so cliche and unsolved.
Beck' s attitude was weird.
Haddock and Maggie's bond was like scribbled down at the very end because it was like forgotten by the time the story was about to end.
Markus' random revenge.
Lack of visionary.. Euhmm "Things". You know, the action things like in Defiance!
Or anything with the other clans or enemies? By the way, Fiona seemed so mean!
Lack of other characters in the story.. Kyle, Lynn..someone not Caleb or Maggie?
I loved Caleb and Maggie but somehow their romance started to become cheesy? I don't know the right term but in Dutch it is called "klef", google it..
It felt like the story was written at the very last minute.. That is why I feel so incomplete. And besides that, it felt like the story was, of course, racing to the finish so it could have a happy ever after concept, which makes everything .. fake?
Hmm, this is more than I thought it would be but there is actually more but I can't pinpoint them.
But despite of those .. ''points'' I pointed out and mentioned above, I can still say it - out loud - with all my heart that I truly enjoyed this journey with "Mags" and "Jacobson" till the end. I loved the installments in general and don't regret a thing for picking this up and reading it.
Hereby, I thank you for writing these amazing books. They are definitely claiming my all time favorites shelf.
And Hey Now, there is going to be a movie? Sweeeet!
Please, cast a handsome and lovely Caleb.. You should. Really. Haha.
But for now
"The End... For Infinity"
I am realising now - after writing this that I am going to miss this so freaking bad. Ok I am getting emotional now.
By the way a last random shout out, if I am getting married I am so going to design my rings like theirs hahaha
Peace.
The time has come.
Mood: excited!
21 December, 2012
If there was a Caleb in this world, I am so going to run after him!
Who wants a Caleb?! Hands up!
"Consumed, happy, married and together. This was it, what it was like to be real significants. Finally. Forever. Mine."
It has ended. The significance novels have ended.. Oh god, I am so going to miss Caleb! He is just too perfect to be true, shame on reality shame on the real guys hahah. My standard for guys just went up too much.
Ok enough about mister handsome charming and perfect.
The story.
I loved Significance
I loved Accordance
I loved Defiance
But I can only say that I liked Independence. Therefore, I will give it 3 to 4 stars. I would be too biased if I gave it 5.
Maybe I was expecting too much because of all the teasers. Oh god, YES.. I remember me being hysteric every Tuesday, but this somehow was just a plain ending.
Don't hate me for this - I am hating myself for writing this - but some parts seemed so cliche and unsolved.
Beck' s attitude was weird.
Haddock and Maggie's bond was like scribbled down at the very end because it was like forgotten by the time the story was about to end.
Markus' random revenge.
Lack of visionary.. Euhmm "Things". You know, the action things like in Defiance!
Or anything with the other clans or enemies? By the way, Fiona seemed so mean!
Lack of other characters in the story.. Kyle, Lynn..someone not Caleb or Maggie?
I loved Caleb and Maggie but somehow their romance started to become cheesy? I don't know the right term but in Dutch it is called "klef", google it..
It felt like the story was written at the very last minute.. That is why I feel so incomplete. And besides that, it felt like the story was, of course, racing to the finish so it could have a happy ever after concept, which makes everything .. fake?
Hmm, this is more than I thought it would be but there is actually more but I can't pinpoint them.
But despite of those .. ''points'' I pointed out and mentioned above, I can still say it - out loud - with all my heart that I truly enjoyed this journey with "Mags" and "Jacobson" till the end. I loved the installments in general and don't regret a thing for picking this up and reading it.
Hereby, I thank you for writing these amazing books. They are definitely claiming my all time favorites shelf.
And Hey Now, there is going to be a movie? Sweeeet!
Please, cast a handsome and lovely Caleb.. You should. Really. Haha.
But for now
"The End... For Infinity"
I am realising now - after writing this that I am going to miss this so freaking bad. Ok I am getting emotional now.
By the way a last random shout out, if I am getting married I am so going to design my rings like theirs hahaha
Peace.
December 21, 2012
FULL REVIEW TO COME
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God… thank you, for he was beautiful.' ~Maggie
"Tomorrow you'll be mine in every way, every sense, every second, but I know that no matter how tight I hold you, it'll never be close enough. No matter how long or hard or passionately I kiss your lips, it'll never be sating." ~Caleb
My Thoughts
So sad to see it end...
I enjoyed Independence. The tone of the book was less anti climatic oppose to it's predecessors, giving only two heart racing scenes. Action took a back seat but Crane threw in a few twists with certain characters which was cool. It was obvious that the focus was on the romance a lot more in this book which I loved. Caleb and Maggie are truly adorable.
And the epilogue was AWESOME!!!!
My Ratings
Characters- Lovable, Strong willed and determined
Writing Style- Good
Plot/Storyline- Sweet, with a small dose of drama and action
Steam Factor- PG-13
Overall- I enjoyed it! I recommend to YA-PNR lovers!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about on Goodreads!
For more reviews go to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
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God… thank you, for he was beautiful.' ~Maggie
"Tomorrow you'll be mine in every way, every sense, every second, but I know that no matter how tight I hold you, it'll never be close enough. No matter how long or hard or passionately I kiss your lips, it'll never be sating." ~Caleb
My Thoughts
So sad to see it end...
I enjoyed Independence. The tone of the book was less anti climatic oppose to it's predecessors, giving only two heart racing scenes. Action took a back seat but Crane threw in a few twists with certain characters which was cool. It was obvious that the focus was on the romance a lot more in this book which I loved. Caleb and Maggie are truly adorable.
And the epilogue was AWESOME!!!!
My Ratings
Characters- Lovable, Strong willed and determined
Writing Style- Good
Plot/Storyline- Sweet, with a small dose of drama and action
Steam Factor- PG-13
Overall- I enjoyed it! I recommend to YA-PNR lovers!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about on Goodreads!
For more reviews go to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
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February 18, 2013It's the last one!:( I can't wait, but I also don't want it to end.
Ahh, it's the red dress! giggle* :P
Ahh, it's the red dress! giggle* :P
May 21, 2015
I was excited about the final book in the significance series. I loved the previous three, and have re-read them all a number of times. There is just something beautiful about the way the romance between Caleb and Maggie is written, it is so sweet and tender that it just makes me sigh. I was so eager to read about their happy ever after in Independence wanting to get lost in that great connection. It is actually hurts a bit to write this, but Independence left me disappointed.
Let me start with the bits that I did like. That wonderful connection and romance is still there between Caleb and Maggie. I loved that we got so see them have their happily ever after, I loved that we got to see them married, (and finally become one). I loved that none of that amazing connection was lost in the last book, and it remained a sweet and innocent YA read about soul mates. I liked that Maggie was finally comfortable with the skills and not doubting herself or Caleb, making her a much stronger and confident character. I liked Caleb (could any guy be that sweet really?). I also liked that for the most part everyone else's story was completed. For these reason's it got three stars, it's the ending everyone wants.
Now for what did not leave me all warm and fuzzy, but rather disappointed and annoyed. It was all the other bits of the story, it did not have the wow of the previous books of `where is this going', it honestly felt like bits of the previous were repeated, and because of this it felt like the magic was lost. Apart from the wedding there did not seem to be anything tying the story together. The storyline was very thin, without any of the depth of the previous books. I did wonder what was going to happen in the previous books, but this one felt so obvious and held no mystery. There was so much that could have been done that wasn't. What happened to the storyline of Maggie and Caleb taking on the council and changing Significants to make them better people? What happened to Maggie being the all mighty Visionary? ( Apart from this being used a small amount, it was hardly bought up, to me I felt she lost power because of this.)
In addition secondary (or maybe I should third) characters where returned that I still don't know why. Maggie's mum and Chad, both make appearances. Why? Their part in the story was finished in previous books, the part they played in this book added nothing to Maggie and Calebs tale. If it was to add any conflict or tension, it did not work for me, it felt like just reading their parts from the previous books. We already knew what they were like, it just reinforced this, adding nothing, and not learning anything new either. On top if this Maggie has a huge falling out with Beck, again I am not really sure what this added to the book apart from wondering why Maggie has such poor taste in friends, and is this what you really want to be doing by book four, questioning if the main character is stupid?
But one of the things that annoyed me the most was about Maggie and Caleb trying to change a vision. This vision involving themselves, and Bish and Jen, at the beach. So what do they do - go to the beach!!!! Argh, this annoyed me.
I wanted to love this book as much as the previous ones, but I'm so sorry to say I didn't. The plot was very thin, repetitive and very predictable. I know that even after giving this review, I am still going to tell you to read the book. If you have read the previous ones you want to know how Shelly chose to end Maggie and Caleb's story. The happy ever after ending is nice, but I wanted more than just that. I wanted the magic of the previous books, and this one did not have it.
Will I read it again? No
Let me start with the bits that I did like. That wonderful connection and romance is still there between Caleb and Maggie. I loved that we got so see them have their happily ever after, I loved that we got to see them married, (and finally become one). I loved that none of that amazing connection was lost in the last book, and it remained a sweet and innocent YA read about soul mates. I liked that Maggie was finally comfortable with the skills and not doubting herself or Caleb, making her a much stronger and confident character. I liked Caleb (could any guy be that sweet really?). I also liked that for the most part everyone else's story was completed. For these reason's it got three stars, it's the ending everyone wants.
Now for what did not leave me all warm and fuzzy, but rather disappointed and annoyed. It was all the other bits of the story, it did not have the wow of the previous books of `where is this going', it honestly felt like bits of the previous were repeated, and because of this it felt like the magic was lost. Apart from the wedding there did not seem to be anything tying the story together. The storyline was very thin, without any of the depth of the previous books. I did wonder what was going to happen in the previous books, but this one felt so obvious and held no mystery. There was so much that could have been done that wasn't. What happened to the storyline of Maggie and Caleb taking on the council and changing Significants to make them better people? What happened to Maggie being the all mighty Visionary? ( Apart from this being used a small amount, it was hardly bought up, to me I felt she lost power because of this.)
In addition secondary (or maybe I should third) characters where returned that I still don't know why. Maggie's mum and Chad, both make appearances. Why? Their part in the story was finished in previous books, the part they played in this book added nothing to Maggie and Calebs tale. If it was to add any conflict or tension, it did not work for me, it felt like just reading their parts from the previous books. We already knew what they were like, it just reinforced this, adding nothing, and not learning anything new either. On top if this Maggie has a huge falling out with Beck, again I am not really sure what this added to the book apart from wondering why Maggie has such poor taste in friends, and is this what you really want to be doing by book four, questioning if the main character is stupid?
But one of the things that annoyed me the most was about Maggie and Caleb trying to change a vision. This vision involving themselves, and Bish and Jen, at the beach. So what do they do - go to the beach!!!! Argh, this annoyed me.
I wanted to love this book as much as the previous ones, but I'm so sorry to say I didn't. The plot was very thin, repetitive and very predictable. I know that even after giving this review, I am still going to tell you to read the book. If you have read the previous ones you want to know how Shelly chose to end Maggie and Caleb's story. The happy ever after ending is nice, but I wanted more than just that. I wanted the magic of the previous books, and this one did not have it.
Will I read it again? No
August 1, 2017
I'm gonna have a terrible...terrible...terrible...withdrawal, swear to God! Though I honestly can't wait to find the happy ending at last, but it still sucks that I'd have to say goodbye to Maggie, and especially Caleb (the best hero ever!) and their amazingly beautiful love story. But, seriously, CAN'T WAIT to read this book! :D
Awww...what a book! Maybe I was just too attached to the series and that's why I loved this book so much! The story was just so sweet. I felt giddy all the time 'cause they were so in love and always really sweet to each other and so lovey-dovey that I couldn't stop smiling while reading the book. It was just too cute and adorable. Though it just felt like the finishing of the series, and the trouble that was supposed to be a horrifying climax near the end wasn't very exciting, I could forgive that 'cause the whole series was just too perfect to satisfy my girly-fantasy of having a perfect guy as your soul mate. Lol. I couldn't believe that it'd ended. I loved the character, Maggie, so much,, and I was just speechless when it came to tell you how much I LOVED the character Caleb. I mean...if that kind of guy ever existed, I would chase him more aggressively than Ashley had. Can't help but wish that I could find my own 'Caleb', a guy who's so amazing, kind, sweet, selfless, loving, very nice, understanding, caring, considerate, brave, and just would do anything and everything for the woman that he loves...*sigh* Where? Where could you find such a guy?? Only in romance novels, people. And Caleb was one of the best hero, ever! And of course, all the other characters were just great and very amusing as well. Aww...I'm having a horrible withdrawal. One of the best series, ever! I still feel overwhelmed...I wish this story could continue forever! *sobs* Great job Shelly Crane! ;D
December 17, 2012
Bittersweet would be my one word to describe this book. This series is simply amazing, with just one touch to be able to know you have found your true soul mate! Caleb and Maggie are just too adorable for words and love that although there was some conflict the book didn't center around it, but instead the anticipation of good things to come. Loved the end, and always highly recommend anything written by Shelly Crane!
January 2, 2013
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Independence is book four in the Significance series by Shelly Crane. I have been invested in the series since earlier this year and in the Fall of 2012 it was announced the series is becoming a movie. I have not been the biggest fan of the series but after reading the first three books of course I was going to read the final installment of the series.
It’s hard to think that the entire Significance series all took place over a few weeks time. Caleb imprints on Maggie at their first meeting. They are the first imprint in years. Another clan is jealous Caleb’s clan imprinted and not them. Kidnapped Maggie to try to see what is so special about her. Caleb saves her and takes Maggie along with her family to California to hide out until they can find the other clan. Then Caleb and his family go to London where the annual "clan" meeting is held. Maggie turns out to be the visionary and leader of their kind. Maggie and Caleb marry. THE END. All this happened in the four books and within weeks.
In Independence, the pace of the story is different. There is not as much action/drama as in previous books. The book focuses on the wedding of Caleb and Maggie. They do not have a regular wedding that we are use to with a church and white dress, walking down the aisle. They have more of a private ceremony only for friends wearing a red dress. The ceremony its self took two pages- at most. I wish it was a little more special. Their wedding night was also a letdown, I understand it is a Young Adult novel and to keep it PG but these two have been dying to touch each other because of their imprint and it was just glanced over. I did not need anything erotic but something sweet about two people who are so deeply in love, marred, and will be both their first times. I think the author could of made it special still keeping YA appropriate.
Caleb is still one of the kindest sweetest guys I have read about. Maggie is only 17 and I kept thinking how young she is to be getting married. Their love came so quickly, something that always bothered me about the series. With the lack of drama or action in this book I found myself bored. I am not the biggest fan of this series like I said above but had to read the final book. I didn’t find Independence to be anything special. I wish Kyle was in the book more, he wasn’t even mentioned in the epilogue. He is my favorite character and what made me really read the first two books in the series. I loved his flirting with Maggie and jealously caused by his cousin Caleb imprinting on the girl he was in love with. I know he is in love with Lynn but I would of liked to hear more about his ending.
The epilogue was one of my favorite parts. Ms. Crane had two different short epilogues; one after two years and another 5 years later. It was unique and different to spread out the epilogue into two different time frames and I enjoyed that.
Over all Independence was okay. I can think of much better Paranormal YA Romance series to tell friends to read.
I give Independence 2.5 Stars
Independence is book four in the Significance series by Shelly Crane. I have been invested in the series since earlier this year and in the Fall of 2012 it was announced the series is becoming a movie. I have not been the biggest fan of the series but after reading the first three books of course I was going to read the final installment of the series.
It’s hard to think that the entire Significance series all took place over a few weeks time. Caleb imprints on Maggie at their first meeting. They are the first imprint in years. Another clan is jealous Caleb’s clan imprinted and not them. Kidnapped Maggie to try to see what is so special about her. Caleb saves her and takes Maggie along with her family to California to hide out until they can find the other clan. Then Caleb and his family go to London where the annual "clan" meeting is held. Maggie turns out to be the visionary and leader of their kind. Maggie and Caleb marry. THE END. All this happened in the four books and within weeks.
In Independence, the pace of the story is different. There is not as much action/drama as in previous books. The book focuses on the wedding of Caleb and Maggie. They do not have a regular wedding that we are use to with a church and white dress, walking down the aisle. They have more of a private ceremony only for friends wearing a red dress. The ceremony its self took two pages- at most. I wish it was a little more special. Their wedding night was also a letdown, I understand it is a Young Adult novel and to keep it PG but these two have been dying to touch each other because of their imprint and it was just glanced over. I did not need anything erotic but something sweet about two people who are so deeply in love, marred, and will be both their first times. I think the author could of made it special still keeping YA appropriate.
Caleb is still one of the kindest sweetest guys I have read about. Maggie is only 17 and I kept thinking how young she is to be getting married. Their love came so quickly, something that always bothered me about the series. With the lack of drama or action in this book I found myself bored. I am not the biggest fan of this series like I said above but had to read the final book. I didn’t find Independence to be anything special. I wish Kyle was in the book more, he wasn’t even mentioned in the epilogue. He is my favorite character and what made me really read the first two books in the series. I loved his flirting with Maggie and jealously caused by his cousin Caleb imprinting on the girl he was in love with. I know he is in love with Lynn but I would of liked to hear more about his ending.
The epilogue was one of my favorite parts. Ms. Crane had two different short epilogues; one after two years and another 5 years later. It was unique and different to spread out the epilogue into two different time frames and I enjoyed that.
Over all Independence was okay. I can think of much better Paranormal YA Romance series to tell friends to read.
I give Independence 2.5 Stars
December 28, 2012
So I'm sure I will get backlash from Shelly Crane fans, but this is my honest review.
I felt that this book was just chapter after chapter of Caleb and Maggie cooing over each other. It got annoying. I get it, they love each other. Must I be reminded every page? I've been reading the series, I won't forget they are in love.
The whole Marcus scenario was boring and he barely seemed like a threat. The whole climax, if you could call it that, was anticlimactic and felt like they just had to flick him to get rid of him.
Then, after marrying at seventeen, Maggie gets pregnant at 19? I guess it's fine since she managed to find a guy who is loaded. She could hire a nanny while she goes to school. Piece of cake.
I do feel that Ms. Crane has original ideas and I always love the first book or two in her series, but she can't end a series. Everything just ends way too perfectly that its not like a happily ever after. It's an "this is so annoying" ending. I'm not saying I want a sad ending, but geez, it's perfectly, perfect. Disney should make a movie and we can have new Princess Maggie dolls. That's how it seems.
Also, you have these new imprints, but you hardly hear how they are. The most you heard from Bish was his whining about buying a house(that magically gets fixed too) or Kyle's hormones in overdrive. We know nothing of anyone's future, but Maggie and Caleb's. (other than a brief blip on Bish and Jen)
Sorry everyone! I just didn't enjoy the book and want my money back! Should've put in a DVD of Cinderella to get an ending like that!
Also, I do kind of agree of Beck. Maggie ditched her for a boyfriend. She wasn't crazy. She just shouldn't have called her a freak. And her saying she was just jealous at the end? The whole thing with Beck's feelings didn't match up at all! She should be mad at Maggie. Maggie WAS ignoring her and only paid attention to her AFTER Beck is in danger. I bet if Beck didn't get into trouble, Maggie would have forgotten about her completely. Maggie is selfish.
Also, why is Gran the only human who doesn't get a tattoo after mutualizing? She had to go out and get one the old fashioned way, tattoo parlor. Lynne and Jim were able to get theirs. I think Ms. Crane forgot that part of her own story.
I felt that this book was just chapter after chapter of Caleb and Maggie cooing over each other. It got annoying. I get it, they love each other. Must I be reminded every page? I've been reading the series, I won't forget they are in love.
The whole Marcus scenario was boring and he barely seemed like a threat. The whole climax, if you could call it that, was anticlimactic and felt like they just had to flick him to get rid of him.
Then, after marrying at seventeen, Maggie gets pregnant at 19? I guess it's fine since she managed to find a guy who is loaded. She could hire a nanny while she goes to school. Piece of cake.
I do feel that Ms. Crane has original ideas and I always love the first book or two in her series, but she can't end a series. Everything just ends way too perfectly that its not like a happily ever after. It's an "this is so annoying" ending. I'm not saying I want a sad ending, but geez, it's perfectly, perfect. Disney should make a movie and we can have new Princess Maggie dolls. That's how it seems.
Also, you have these new imprints, but you hardly hear how they are. The most you heard from Bish was his whining about buying a house(that magically gets fixed too) or Kyle's hormones in overdrive. We know nothing of anyone's future, but Maggie and Caleb's. (other than a brief blip on Bish and Jen)
Sorry everyone! I just didn't enjoy the book and want my money back! Should've put in a DVD of Cinderella to get an ending like that!
Also, I do kind of agree of Beck. Maggie ditched her for a boyfriend. She wasn't crazy. She just shouldn't have called her a freak. And her saying she was just jealous at the end? The whole thing with Beck's feelings didn't match up at all! She should be mad at Maggie. Maggie WAS ignoring her and only paid attention to her AFTER Beck is in danger. I bet if Beck didn't get into trouble, Maggie would have forgotten about her completely. Maggie is selfish.
Also, why is Gran the only human who doesn't get a tattoo after mutualizing? She had to go out and get one the old fashioned way, tattoo parlor. Lynne and Jim were able to get theirs. I think Ms. Crane forgot that part of her own story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2020
You don’t choose your life, your life chooses you.
The last of the Significance series...It’s bittersweet, I loved this book, but I am sad to see Caleb and Maggie’s story end!
Maggie and Caleb have been through a lot in the last few weeks...(read the first three books and you will know exactly what :D) but now its time for the big event... THE WEDDING! There was still some action in this, though not quite as much as the last two books, which was fine with me! Loved Maggie, Caleb was still his sweet romantical self!
“Baby, I’ve said it a millions times and I’ll continue to say it ‘til my last breath... You’re amazing.”
I laughed, I teared up a bit... Not only did I fall in love with Maggie and Caleb in this series, the secondary characters were great! Loved Maggie and Caleb’s family! The dual pov’s were fantastic, I loved getting in both Maggie and Caleb’s head this book! The epilogue was perfect, an amazing way to end an amazing series!
with all that I am...
The last of the Significance series...It’s bittersweet, I loved this book, but I am sad to see Caleb and Maggie’s story end!
Maggie and Caleb have been through a lot in the last few weeks...(read the first three books and you will know exactly what :D) but now its time for the big event... THE WEDDING! There was still some action in this, though not quite as much as the last two books, which was fine with me! Loved Maggie, Caleb was still his sweet romantical self!
“Baby, I’ve said it a millions times and I’ll continue to say it ‘til my last breath... You’re amazing.”
I laughed, I teared up a bit... Not only did I fall in love with Maggie and Caleb in this series, the secondary characters were great! Loved Maggie and Caleb’s family! The dual pov’s were fantastic, I loved getting in both Maggie and Caleb’s head this book! The epilogue was perfect, an amazing way to end an amazing series!
with all that I am...
February 18, 2013
Ohh....the cover.... that's the vision for Maggie and Caleb's wedding!!!!! Gosh I'm really excited and cant wait for this last book!!
Its so sad to see the Significance series come to an end. I've been a huge Shelly Crane fan ever since i read the first book.
Independence mainly focused on the romance and there wasn't much action but I'm certainly not complaining. It made me so happy to see how things turned out in the end. Not just for Caleb and Maggie but everyone else too. Caleb and Maggie have definitely matured and the chemistry between them was amazing as always. And Caleb, my can this guy get any better? He's passionate, caring, selfless, charming, chivalrous, and sweet. Now who wouldn't want a guy like that? Too bad he isn't real :( I loved the epilogue. it had me crying for the joy of it all. I'm gonna miss Caleb, Maggie, Kyle, Lynne, Gran, Peter and everyone else.
I'm pretty sure I'll be re reading this series.
I'm so glad that this was my first book this year. Thank you Shelly, for writing such a fantastic series and sharing it with us.
Its so sad to see the Significance series come to an end. I've been a huge Shelly Crane fan ever since i read the first book.
Independence mainly focused on the romance and there wasn't much action but I'm certainly not complaining. It made me so happy to see how things turned out in the end. Not just for Caleb and Maggie but everyone else too. Caleb and Maggie have definitely matured and the chemistry between them was amazing as always. And Caleb, my can this guy get any better? He's passionate, caring, selfless, charming, chivalrous, and sweet. Now who wouldn't want a guy like that? Too bad he isn't real :( I loved the epilogue. it had me crying for the joy of it all. I'm gonna miss Caleb, Maggie, Kyle, Lynne, Gran, Peter and everyone else.
I'm pretty sure I'll be re reading this series.
I'm so glad that this was my first book this year. Thank you Shelly, for writing such a fantastic series and sharing it with us.
December 20, 2012
This is the last book in the Significance Series (which the first book 'Significance') is being made into a movie as I write this. I am so excited because I loved this series! In this final book you will find the unshakeable love between Maggie and Caleb continues. It would seem that they can't get a break from turmoil.
Marcus is still causing trouble. Caleb is torn between doing what is right for his family and what is right for himself. Maggie must stop Marcus and protect her people. You get to hear from Caleb in this book. If you know Maggie and Caleb, then you know they have to make everything right for themselves and everyone else. This book made me feel every emotion! All I can say is get out the Kleenex. You know you have written an amazing book when the reader feels everything you are trying to convey on paper. It was a great ending to a fabulous series. If you are hungry for more then I suggest the Collide Series by this author. I loved it even more than this one and I know it will be made into a movie someday.
Marcus is still causing trouble. Caleb is torn between doing what is right for his family and what is right for himself. Maggie must stop Marcus and protect her people. You get to hear from Caleb in this book. If you know Maggie and Caleb, then you know they have to make everything right for themselves and everyone else. This book made me feel every emotion! All I can say is get out the Kleenex. You know you have written an amazing book when the reader feels everything you are trying to convey on paper. It was a great ending to a fabulous series. If you are hungry for more then I suggest the Collide Series by this author. I loved it even more than this one and I know it will be made into a movie someday.
January 25, 2013
I was rather sad when I started this book, it was going to end *Insert Darth Vader NOOOO here*
I tried to read it slow... FAIL.
I read it in one night like the others.
I never knew I could be effected by books so much!
My husband is now reading the start of this series, he picked up my kindle right at the end of independence to see what it was about and started reading out the parts in a lovey voice as if to pay me out.. Until he started reading about all the shit that goes down on that beach.
He reads all types of books and found himself asking me what happened next.
He isn't to fond of the romance part but loves the action that goes down and said its an easy read that he is embarrassed to admit he has become slightly addicted too ;)
I'm still coming down from the high of this book, reality is hitting me and this was one of those books that had me appreciating the real meaning of awesome writing and a great story line.
I tried to read it slow... FAIL.
I read it in one night like the others.
I never knew I could be effected by books so much!
My husband is now reading the start of this series, he picked up my kindle right at the end of independence to see what it was about and started reading out the parts in a lovey voice as if to pay me out.. Until he started reading about all the shit that goes down on that beach.
He reads all types of books and found himself asking me what happened next.
He isn't to fond of the romance part but loves the action that goes down and said its an easy read that he is embarrassed to admit he has become slightly addicted too ;)
I'm still coming down from the high of this book, reality is hitting me and this was one of those books that had me appreciating the real meaning of awesome writing and a great story line.
February 15, 2013
This series has finally come to an end. Looking back, I'm astounded that the entire four-book series happened in a span of several weeks, with the exception of the last couple chapter epilogues in Independence. I felt like the four books could have been condensed; it seems the themes are repetitive and just dragged on and on. For example, how many times will Marcus and the Watsons cause havoc on Maggie and Caleb's lives before someone said enough is enough? I felt like reaching through the pages and strangling them myself to put an end to the conflict.
The book also contains some oddities that just rubbed me the wrong way. One such instance is with Danger be damned, but that's just plain WIERD!
Overall though, a satisfying end to the series.
The book also contains some oddities that just rubbed me the wrong way. One such instance is with Danger be damned, but that's just plain WIERD!
Overall though, a satisfying end to the series.
January 25, 2019
2019 re-read: I still thought this book was cute. I didn't really think it picked up until toward the end. Most of it was just everyone kissing which got super annoying. I thought this was a great ending to Maggie and Caleb's story. I loved that the epilogue showed them 2 years from then and then again 5 years. I am excited to see who the next book will be about.
November 5, 2017
I quit the book at about 30 percent. I couldn’t take it anymore. The relationships the progression of the story, it was so phoney and difficult to enjoy anymore. I hated the best friend, the ex boyfriend, her mother, and everyone else was one note, flat and boring, fake and overly sweet. Yes the concept isn’t real, but the relationships should have been relatable, and none of them were, not one. Again should have stopped at book 1.
December 17, 2012
oh man, oh man, OH MAN!!!! I cannot wait for this book!!!! I am pulling out my hair with anxious desperation for this book to come out!! I don't even know if that makes sense but oh my word I want this book!!!!
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August 13, 2016The series is done!!!!! Well for Maggie and Caleb. What a great way to round out everything.
4 to 4.5 stars .... full review to follow
4 to 4.5 stars .... full review to follow
December 18, 2012
I loved it but sad to see the series end!!!
March 22, 2020
Independence mainly focused on the romance. Not just for Caleb and Maggie but everyone else too. Caleb and Maggie have matured and the chemistry between them was great. Caleb, who is passionate, caring, selfless, charming, chivalrous, and sweet.
I need to go back and read the other books to follow this story better but this particular book did focus on the romances from previous books. I did enjoy this book and I believe I will get more out of it when i read the rest of the series in order. I suggest not to do what I did read them in order.
I need to go back and read the other books to follow this story better but this particular book did focus on the romances from previous books. I did enjoy this book and I believe I will get more out of it when i read the rest of the series in order. I suggest not to do what I did read them in order.
April 5, 2024
This hits different than the rest of the series.
lost-interest
April 7, 2024Ha pasado casi 10 años desde que leí el tercero y ya no estoy interesada en terminar la serie honestamente
October 18, 2016
Cute ending to the series! I'm glad things were all tied up nicely.
January 23, 2013
Aah. I'm still thinking about the satisfying conclusion of this four-part series. This will be an incredibly difficult book to review without giving away anything, but I am so determined not to spoil for other readers that I will find a way...
This final installment of Shelly Crane's SIGNIFICANCE series brings us back to our lead characters Maggie Masters and Caleb Jacobson in the aftermath of the annual Reunification Ceremony of the Aces and their family clans. Crane certainly got a little imprint-happy in book 3 as so many new pairings join Maggie and Caleb on their paths of life-long love but the little minor detail of happiness seems to keep eluding the two young sweethearts at every turn since a certain envious family does NOT intend for theirs to be a long life filled with happiness.
I enjoyed Crane's farewell to their stories - she takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey. Each moment we feel comfortable...nuh-uh-uh...don't get too secure. It's time for a new monkeywrench to be hurled at us. At one point in the story, I had deja vu and was back just a few chapters away from the ending of J.A. Redmerski's THE EDGE OF NEVER, when I was prepared to throw my book at the wall and close up shop for the rest of the week. But I didn't throw my book at the actual end of that book, nor did I here. In both cases, the plot and character resolution felt right. Over the course of all four books, you definitely lose some characters along the way (in some fashion or another) and for some of them, I say good riddens. In others, you are quite saddened to see them go and shocked when it happens. But so many new characters are introduced and many of these newer ones explored more in the fourth and final book, that it more than makes up for those lost. Thankfully though, Crane focuses most of her attention on our two lovebirds who are truly the most endearing in the series and she even allows us to peek in on Caleb's mind in this book with alternating chapters in his voice as opposed to all first-person Maggie as the other three books are written.
Okay, now I owe a little apology to Ms. Crane. I judged you harshly on some scenes in the last book that in my mind should have been a little more steamy and sensual and were not truly portrayed as such. Similarly, I had a negative reaction to another intimate scene very pivotal in the couple's relationship which takes place in this book, and it finally dawned on me.
This is a Young Adult novel, Chris. Duh.
I'm fairly certain that as I was swept up in the story and its characters, that I lost sight of that fact and that is a real compliment to the author that it didn't feel like it was written for a younger age group. But the fact is - it is a YA series and I know it sounds simple enough to digest but you must remember I've been reading one adult contemporary romance novel after another, sometimes sprinkling in a little Tiffany Reisz "tough love" and Olivia Cunning "rock erotica" for good measure and just to throw off my system completely, the occasional HARRY POTTER novel as I slowly get through that series. I may just not be cut out to appreciate the YA genre anymore without having unrealistic expectations of the level of intimacy I might want or expect in any romance novel.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not a total perv. In fact, as I'm writing my own romance novel I'm finding quite the opposite. I'm a little more restrained than I expected to be and I'm working to loosen up a little bit...figuratively speaking, thta is. Sigh.
But I fear I've been tainted to truly appreciate the much more subtle approach to romance that books like this series from Shelly Crane offers. So...I humbly say. I'm sorry, Ms. Crane, for misjudging the book for its lack of heat or sensuality in moments when I felt it called for just a little bit more. Though I in no way was suggesting an all out orgy or anything of the sort, perhaps that little extra MMMPH that I felt would have been natural to include was just not appropriate for these novels, and that is my fault for not realizing it and not your fault for not writing it.
This is a fascinating series and while I feel its bookends, book 1 and 4, are superior to the two in the middle, I expect that you'll be just as hungry to read them one after another as I was, reading them all over a five-day period. Just learn from my mistake and go in with fair expectations given the target audience which may not be you. And you too will fall in love with Caleb and want to be Maggie Masters when you grow up.
This final installment of Shelly Crane's SIGNIFICANCE series brings us back to our lead characters Maggie Masters and Caleb Jacobson in the aftermath of the annual Reunification Ceremony of the Aces and their family clans. Crane certainly got a little imprint-happy in book 3 as so many new pairings join Maggie and Caleb on their paths of life-long love but the little minor detail of happiness seems to keep eluding the two young sweethearts at every turn since a certain envious family does NOT intend for theirs to be a long life filled with happiness.
I enjoyed Crane's farewell to their stories - she takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey. Each moment we feel comfortable...nuh-uh-uh...don't get too secure. It's time for a new monkeywrench to be hurled at us. At one point in the story, I had deja vu and was back just a few chapters away from the ending of J.A. Redmerski's THE EDGE OF NEVER, when I was prepared to throw my book at the wall and close up shop for the rest of the week. But I didn't throw my book at the actual end of that book, nor did I here. In both cases, the plot and character resolution felt right. Over the course of all four books, you definitely lose some characters along the way (in some fashion or another) and for some of them, I say good riddens. In others, you are quite saddened to see them go and shocked when it happens. But so many new characters are introduced and many of these newer ones explored more in the fourth and final book, that it more than makes up for those lost. Thankfully though, Crane focuses most of her attention on our two lovebirds who are truly the most endearing in the series and she even allows us to peek in on Caleb's mind in this book with alternating chapters in his voice as opposed to all first-person Maggie as the other three books are written.
Okay, now I owe a little apology to Ms. Crane. I judged you harshly on some scenes in the last book that in my mind should have been a little more steamy and sensual and were not truly portrayed as such. Similarly, I had a negative reaction to another intimate scene very pivotal in the couple's relationship which takes place in this book, and it finally dawned on me.
This is a Young Adult novel, Chris. Duh.
I'm fairly certain that as I was swept up in the story and its characters, that I lost sight of that fact and that is a real compliment to the author that it didn't feel like it was written for a younger age group. But the fact is - it is a YA series and I know it sounds simple enough to digest but you must remember I've been reading one adult contemporary romance novel after another, sometimes sprinkling in a little Tiffany Reisz "tough love" and Olivia Cunning "rock erotica" for good measure and just to throw off my system completely, the occasional HARRY POTTER novel as I slowly get through that series. I may just not be cut out to appreciate the YA genre anymore without having unrealistic expectations of the level of intimacy I might want or expect in any romance novel.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not a total perv. In fact, as I'm writing my own romance novel I'm finding quite the opposite. I'm a little more restrained than I expected to be and I'm working to loosen up a little bit...figuratively speaking, thta is. Sigh.
But I fear I've been tainted to truly appreciate the much more subtle approach to romance that books like this series from Shelly Crane offers. So...I humbly say. I'm sorry, Ms. Crane, for misjudging the book for its lack of heat or sensuality in moments when I felt it called for just a little bit more. Though I in no way was suggesting an all out orgy or anything of the sort, perhaps that little extra MMMPH that I felt would have been natural to include was just not appropriate for these novels, and that is my fault for not realizing it and not your fault for not writing it.
This is a fascinating series and while I feel its bookends, book 1 and 4, are superior to the two in the middle, I expect that you'll be just as hungry to read them one after another as I was, reading them all over a five-day period. Just learn from my mistake and go in with fair expectations given the target audience which may not be you. And you too will fall in love with Caleb and want to be Maggie Masters when you grow up.
January 1, 2013
WHAT A GOOD WAY TO START MY YEAR
I have been following this series for like.. forever, I guess. And I can really say that I'm one of the biggest fan. I'm one of the biggest, shameless stalker of Ms. Crane because of this series. I'm so proud of this story I could just scream and not just cuz it's new year! THIS BOOK MAY JUST AS WELL HAVE A SIGN THAT SAYS:
I love how Maggie and Caleb grew.. and now, I sure love how their story ended. Albeit, it wasn't as eventful as I thought it would be, it's still sweet and definitely satisfying. I know that Marcus is just plain human and it would've been soooo easy to defeat the guy, but hey, the had to have a bad guy eh? I'm just glad that things worked for the better. Bish and Jen didn't die, Kyle and Lynn had their own love story even though Kyle was still a jerk at times. Even Maggie's dad had his own love life. I kinda wish that Beck didn't have to be such a selfish brat and Maggie's mom didn't have to be such an insecure, thieving loser... but hey, we don't get everything that we want, don't we? What's important is that Maggie and Caleb were finally married and everyone lived happily!
Somehow, while reading this book... this song of Edwin McCain came to me:
Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smiling just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Chorus
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more than the love you give me 'Coz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more
~~It's a very meaningful song for Maggie and Caleb. I bet that it's really what they feel for each other.
Gah.. it's all so surreal that this series is now ending... This is even more surreal than when I read Ms. Chelsea Fine's AVOW since I've been reading the Significance series for a longer time. I wish that more series are made like this. Great job, Ms. Crane! It was worth the wait. ;)
I have been following this series for like.. forever, I guess. And I can really say that I'm one of the biggest fan. I'm one of the biggest, shameless stalker of Ms. Crane because of this series. I'm so proud of this story I could just scream and not just cuz it's new year! THIS BOOK MAY JUST AS WELL HAVE A SIGN THAT SAYS:
I love how Maggie and Caleb grew.. and now, I sure love how their story ended. Albeit, it wasn't as eventful as I thought it would be, it's still sweet and definitely satisfying. I know that Marcus is just plain human and it would've been soooo easy to defeat the guy, but hey, the had to have a bad guy eh? I'm just glad that things worked for the better. Bish and Jen didn't die, Kyle and Lynn had their own love story even though Kyle was still a jerk at times. Even Maggie's dad had his own love life. I kinda wish that Beck didn't have to be such a selfish brat and Maggie's mom didn't have to be such an insecure, thieving loser... but hey, we don't get everything that we want, don't we? What's important is that Maggie and Caleb were finally married and everyone lived happily!
Somehow, while reading this book... this song of Edwin McCain came to me:
Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smiling just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Chorus
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more than the love you give me 'Coz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more
~~It's a very meaningful song for Maggie and Caleb. I bet that it's really what they feel for each other.
Gah.. it's all so surreal that this series is now ending... This is even more surreal than when I read Ms. Chelsea Fine's AVOW since I've been reading the Significance series for a longer time. I wish that more series are made like this. Great job, Ms. Crane! It was worth the wait. ;)
December 20, 2012
Maggie and Caleb are headed back home from London to help out a friend who has recently become the latest victim of Marcus and his sick idea of revenge. They should have known he wouldn’t stop just because he is human now. Maggie just wants a normal life again and to marry Caleb, her Significant. In order to get all that dreams of she must stop Marcus and protect her new (and recently expanded) family. But will a vision from the past become reality and destroy their future? Will Maggie risk it all to save her family?
Just over a year ago I started this amazing journey reading Shelly's books. This series is definitely one I will cherish forever; along with its characters and this unique world Crane has created. And knowing it is coming to an end is breaking my heart. Only one word can truly sum up this series: bittersweet. On the bright side we do have the movie to look forward to. Right?
Maggie…my sweet, precious Maggie. How you have grown over the course of the series. From the shy, sweet girl we met in Significance to the fiercely devoted woman you now are in Independence. Gosh, they grow up so quick *sniff sniff* One day they are young girls graduating high school and the next they are Visionary’s leading their clans into a glorious future. Seriously, how could you not love this girl’s development? Crane you struck gold when you gave us these characters. I don’t think anyone will be forgetting them anytime soon.
Yes, I will not forget Caleb. How can I? I do believe that he is even more swoony than in the previous books. I mean come on people…we get his vows to Maggie…his adorable-beyond-anything-I-can-think-of vision!! It was all too much. I died of a swoon overload. That dude seriously knows how to make a woman weak in the knees. Now where is my Caleb darn you?
If you are expecting a Guns-a-Blazing, full of action story to knock out this series then I will say you will be sadly disappointed. Not a lot of action happens in this one. There is some, it’s just not rampant throughout the story. But you know what? That’s ok with me. I was so happy with the way Crane told their story. Even more happy with how it ended. It could not have been more perfect. I was smitten as a kitten with every single word, thought, and feeling Crane poured into her book. It was absolute perfection. Have the tissues close by, they are a must. Oh my goodness, you will need them. And that is not even counting the ones you will need for the epilogue.
Would I recommend this story? Most definitely. Who would I recommend this story to? Anyone who is head over heels in love with a fabulous romance; a romance that beats out any other stories out there. If I had the time I would be rereading this series again. Alas, there is only one of me and there are more books to read. Read it people. GO. READ. NOW!
Just over a year ago I started this amazing journey reading Shelly's books. This series is definitely one I will cherish forever; along with its characters and this unique world Crane has created. And knowing it is coming to an end is breaking my heart. Only one word can truly sum up this series: bittersweet. On the bright side we do have the movie to look forward to. Right?
Maggie…my sweet, precious Maggie. How you have grown over the course of the series. From the shy, sweet girl we met in Significance to the fiercely devoted woman you now are in Independence. Gosh, they grow up so quick *sniff sniff* One day they are young girls graduating high school and the next they are Visionary’s leading their clans into a glorious future. Seriously, how could you not love this girl’s development? Crane you struck gold when you gave us these characters. I don’t think anyone will be forgetting them anytime soon.
Yes, I will not forget Caleb. How can I? I do believe that he is even more swoony than in the previous books. I mean come on people…we get his vows to Maggie…his adorable-beyond-anything-I-can-think-of vision!! It was all too much. I died of a swoon overload. That dude seriously knows how to make a woman weak in the knees. Now where is my Caleb darn you?
If you are expecting a Guns-a-Blazing, full of action story to knock out this series then I will say you will be sadly disappointed. Not a lot of action happens in this one. There is some, it’s just not rampant throughout the story. But you know what? That’s ok with me. I was so happy with the way Crane told their story. Even more happy with how it ended. It could not have been more perfect. I was smitten as a kitten with every single word, thought, and feeling Crane poured into her book. It was absolute perfection. Have the tissues close by, they are a must. Oh my goodness, you will need them. And that is not even counting the ones you will need for the epilogue.
Would I recommend this story? Most definitely. Who would I recommend this story to? Anyone who is head over heels in love with a fabulous romance; a romance that beats out any other stories out there. If I had the time I would be rereading this series again. Alas, there is only one of me and there are more books to read. Read it people. GO. READ. NOW!
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