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Unbinding Fate #3
Chasing Darkness
Months after Tanner’s unexplained betrayal, Addy is finally able to put what was between them in the past and move on. Really she has no choice—he sent her back to Greystone alone and stayed in Tremain. He even deactivated the gate they worked so hard to repair to keep her away—if that doesn’t say extreme break up nothing does.
When a strange condition begins killing its way through Greystone, Addy is forced to leave the Palace where she’d been holed up to try to help find the cause. No one seems to have any answers and everyone is afraid they’ll be next to burn from the inside out.
The illness makes the rift between Ravensbog and Greystone widen when the Akori from the bog decide being around the people of Greystone could be hazardous. Addy is forced to pull her people together while struggling to find a way to stop the deaths.
Even after breaking his heart, Gage is still by her side no matter what. Friendship like that can’t be ignored. A night alone together changes everything and Addy’s left wondering if maybe she made the wrong choice. By the time she figures it out, his heart may already belong to someone new.
At the same time people are dying in Greystone, Ravensbog suffers its own loss. One of the club leaders is killed during a match at the Brutal Ball, sparking the beginning of a fight to the death tournament to select a new head for the fight club. The Tournament of Lost Souls begins and threatens to kill some of the people Addy loves the most.
Check out the first chapter of Twisted Memories (Unbinding Fate, #4) - Located in the back of Chasing Darkness (Unbinding Fate, #3)
When a strange condition begins killing its way through Greystone, Addy is forced to leave the Palace where she’d been holed up to try to help find the cause. No one seems to have any answers and everyone is afraid they’ll be next to burn from the inside out.
The illness makes the rift between Ravensbog and Greystone widen when the Akori from the bog decide being around the people of Greystone could be hazardous. Addy is forced to pull her people together while struggling to find a way to stop the deaths.
Even after breaking his heart, Gage is still by her side no matter what. Friendship like that can’t be ignored. A night alone together changes everything and Addy’s left wondering if maybe she made the wrong choice. By the time she figures it out, his heart may already belong to someone new.
At the same time people are dying in Greystone, Ravensbog suffers its own loss. One of the club leaders is killed during a match at the Brutal Ball, sparking the beginning of a fight to the death tournament to select a new head for the fight club. The Tournament of Lost Souls begins and threatens to kill some of the people Addy loves the most.
Check out the first chapter of Twisted Memories (Unbinding Fate, #4) - Located in the back of Chasing Darkness (Unbinding Fate, #3)
407 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2013
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About the author
Colee Firman
13 books104 followersColee Firman has always been a closet writer. As an only child, there were stories constantly swimming around in her head. In 2012, she finally started unleashing them on the world, beginning with The Unbinding Fate Series.
As a Michigan native, she never passes up a chance to escape the winter weather. When she's not working at her day job or writing, she's traveling with her husband, reading with her fur babies, or binging her favorite shows.
Books by Colee Firman:
The Unbinding Fate Series:
Dissever (Unbinding Fate Book One)
Sanctify (Unbinding Fate Book Two)
Chasing Darkness (Unbinding Fate Book Three)
Twisted Memories (Unbinding Fate Book Four)
Hellfire (Unbinding Fate Book Five)
The Silver Tower Saga:
The Silver Tower
The Silver Phantom - Summer 2023
The Caught Up Series:
Caught Up In You (A Caught Up Novel Book 1)
You Should Be Mine (A Caught Up Novel Book 2)
Always Be My Forever (A Caught Up Novel Book 3)
More Than a Feeling (A Caught Up Novel Book 4)
From Out Of Nowhere (A Caught Up Novel Book 5)
Heat Of The Moment (A Caught Up Novel Book 6)
Find Colee at www.coleefirman.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
As a Michigan native, she never passes up a chance to escape the winter weather. When she's not working at her day job or writing, she's traveling with her husband, reading with her fur babies, or binging her favorite shows.
Books by Colee Firman:
The Unbinding Fate Series:
Dissever (Unbinding Fate Book One)
Sanctify (Unbinding Fate Book Two)
Chasing Darkness (Unbinding Fate Book Three)
Twisted Memories (Unbinding Fate Book Four)
Hellfire (Unbinding Fate Book Five)
The Silver Tower Saga:
The Silver Tower
The Silver Phantom - Summer 2023
The Caught Up Series:
Caught Up In You (A Caught Up Novel Book 1)
You Should Be Mine (A Caught Up Novel Book 2)
Always Be My Forever (A Caught Up Novel Book 3)
More Than a Feeling (A Caught Up Novel Book 4)
From Out Of Nowhere (A Caught Up Novel Book 5)
Heat Of The Moment (A Caught Up Novel Book 6)
Find Colee at www.coleefirman.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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June 15, 2013
This book broke my heart. I gave the last book in this series 5 stars and actually wrote the date this one was coming out on my calendar. I reread both book 1 and book 2 so I'd be ready for this one (which is book 3) and damn near called in sick on the day it was published.
So... yeah. Not as good. Still liked it. Still getting book 4, yeah? Yeah. But what a letdown in both plot and character development. I cried, I banged my head against my Kindle, and I wondered if I was just being selfish in where I wanted the plot to go... but in the end, I decided "Fuck it. Yeah, I am being selfish and that's okay." I want things to go a certain way for these characters. And it was the ultimate reading experience when in book 2 I was able to stop judging, stop critiquing what I was reading, and just let go... Just free fall into the story knowing the author and I seemed to be on the same page and I could put all my trust in her to weave a good story and emotionally take me where I needed to go.
After this one, and when I finally get book 4 in front me (when it's published in 6 months), I won't be as open. I won't be as blindly trusting. She'll have to woo me again. I'll have to suspend my disbelief all over again. I'll be going in skeptical and slightly standoffish. And while I hate that, I will be going back.
Tanner, Addy, I'll see you in December.
So... yeah. Not as good. Still liked it. Still getting book 4, yeah? Yeah. But what a letdown in both plot and character development. I cried, I banged my head against my Kindle, and I wondered if I was just being selfish in where I wanted the plot to go... but in the end, I decided "Fuck it. Yeah, I am being selfish and that's okay." I want things to go a certain way for these characters. And it was the ultimate reading experience when in book 2 I was able to stop judging, stop critiquing what I was reading, and just let go... Just free fall into the story knowing the author and I seemed to be on the same page and I could put all my trust in her to weave a good story and emotionally take me where I needed to go.
After this one, and when I finally get book 4 in front me (when it's published in 6 months), I won't be as open. I won't be as blindly trusting. She'll have to woo me again. I'll have to suspend my disbelief all over again. I'll be going in skeptical and slightly standoffish. And while I hate that, I will be going back.
Tanner, Addy, I'll see you in December.
July 20, 2013
I laughed, I cried, I gasped, and I groaned. Most of all, I felt. With this novel Firman brings emotions to the forefront and does a brilliant job of passing them on to the reader. Through her unique brand of vivid writing and show-not-tell mentality Firman takes the readers that she has immersed in this world with the first 2 novels of the series, and draws them in in an irrevocable way.
The brilliant world that Firman has developed for this series continues to grow in this segment. Everything remains the same yet changes drastically. Firman’s fluid writing and impeccable storytelling smooth the transition making it all seem natural. She describes everything in such detail that you feel like you’ve walked through this world with the characters.
Firman has a fluid writing style that almost mimics how people think and feel. This, combined with her amazingly well developed characters leads to an intricate cast of individuals that you come to know and love. Firman works amazingly deceptive characters into her world to create chaos and mayhem, while balancing them with characters of amazing compassion. All the while, none of her characters are completely over the top, even if they are larger than life at times. Each and every character is individually developed in such a manner that they could stand on their own, yet they never overshadow the main characters.
The events that began in the first 2 novels of the series come to a head in this instalment, only to create the need for more time in this world. As a reader, you find yourself so invested in the lives of the characters that you cannot, nay will not, extricate yourself from them. At the end of this novel you are left with a sense of conclusion to one dilemma, yet fully needing more as you cannot leave the characters behind, especially with their latest fiasco at hand.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The brilliant world that Firman has developed for this series continues to grow in this segment. Everything remains the same yet changes drastically. Firman’s fluid writing and impeccable storytelling smooth the transition making it all seem natural. She describes everything in such detail that you feel like you’ve walked through this world with the characters.
Firman has a fluid writing style that almost mimics how people think and feel. This, combined with her amazingly well developed characters leads to an intricate cast of individuals that you come to know and love. Firman works amazingly deceptive characters into her world to create chaos and mayhem, while balancing them with characters of amazing compassion. All the while, none of her characters are completely over the top, even if they are larger than life at times. Each and every character is individually developed in such a manner that they could stand on their own, yet they never overshadow the main characters.
The events that began in the first 2 novels of the series come to a head in this instalment, only to create the need for more time in this world. As a reader, you find yourself so invested in the lives of the characters that you cannot, nay will not, extricate yourself from them. At the end of this novel you are left with a sense of conclusion to one dilemma, yet fully needing more as you cannot leave the characters behind, especially with their latest fiasco at hand.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 3, 2013
WARNING - THIRD BOOK IN A SERIES, INHERENT SPOILERS CONTAINED IN THIS REVIEW -- READ ON AT YOUR OWN RISK...
Having devoured 'Dissever' and 'Sanctify' back-to-back in one sitting I was beyond anxious for the third and final book to come out. At least I thought it was to be the final book, and that I would get to the heart of the remaining secrets and mysteries, not the least being the final state of Addy & Tanner's relationship, if there would even be one at all.
Chasing Darkness opens in Greystone, with Addy working to maintain her anger at Tanner for severing their connection & sending her back to Greystone alone. All without any warning her or getting her consent. Addy spends her first few months back in Greystone essentially in hiding, both to deal with her heartbreak concerning Tanner and his actions, and to avoid having to answer the inevitable questions surrounding her return sans-Shepherd.
As Addy slowly begins to re-enter her new world she finds herself developing new friendships, and strengthening old ones, with Akori in Greystone and in Ravensbog. In a effort to help maintain the facade that all is fine in the Palace, and with the Shepherd and Shepherdess, Addy begins studying the meanings of all kinds of Akori symbols. One of the tricks she learns is Reflecting, tracing the specific symbol on her mirror in her own blood, thus allowing her to Reflect back the intent of that symbol, be it pride, tranquility, serenity, decisiveness, etc.
As she slowly readjusts to life in Greystone without Tanner Addy has many decisions to make. Decisions that will impact not only her but all Akori. One of those that impacts Addy far more than the Akori as a whole is the status of her relationship with Gage. The longer she is in Greystone the more often she encounters Gage. With each encounter Gage pushes his suit to win her back, insisting he refuses to make the same mistake twice and let her go again. One of his planned excursions with her is to explore the ruins of the original city using a map he found in his father's library. Reluctant at first Addy gives in to her sense of adventure and finds herself exploring the surprisingly beautiful city. She also finds that she is drawn to the ruins and to Gage.
As hard as Addy tries to hold on to her anger at Tanner so she can keep the pain at bay, she just can't seem to do it. All she wants is to have Tanner back, as she loves him with every fiber of her being. So then why is it that she says "No" to Gage with her words, but her body says something else entirely?
This book was so well written, the characters jump off the page, each having gained more depth and complexity than in the previous books. Newly introduced characters are also more well rounded and add a great deal to the story line, though what it is that they add isn't always clear at first, nor are their reasons for the things they do and choices the make. With the introduction of a new antagonist things get very interesting very quickly. Alliances form and reform in the blink of an eye, with no one knowing who can be trusted or who might be working against them. Virtually everyone could be a spy in their midst. All of this serves to keep the pressure on Addy, even as she tries to sort through her feelings for Tanner and Gage.
Along with the new antagonist comes more creative world building, not just from the visual, but from the societal stand-point as well. Things range from slightly foreign to totally foreign, and yet other things seem to be the same, particularly gender-based biases. Ms. Firman did an excellent job of giving her characters more depth, allowing them to grow and learn, while still allowing plenty of room for more growth. She didn't stint on the personal imperfections, often those character flaws that make them so relatable.
For all that I was sooooooo looking forward to some serious resolutions, I find that I have reached a fever pitch of anticipation for the next book in the series. I may spontaneously combust from sheer excitement as the December 1st release date draws ever closer!! (Unless of course I enter an alternate universe where I am lucky enough to succeed in begging an ARC from the talented author, with promises of a speedy and honest review that I shall do my best to get posted everywhere in advance of the public release!)
[Note to self - ask the laptop fairy for a replacement machine to allow me to begin my own Book Blog soon, money to afford having the Internet at home. . . + what the hey, while I'm at it, a way to get more hours out of each day to allow for work, tons of time to read, write reviews, interview authors, and comment on other bloggers, authors, & readers reviews, etc. Its not as if I'm asking for much (grin).]
Having devoured 'Dissever' and 'Sanctify' back-to-back in one sitting I was beyond anxious for the third and final book to come out. At least I thought it was to be the final book, and that I would get to the heart of the remaining secrets and mysteries, not the least being the final state of Addy & Tanner's relationship, if there would even be one at all.
Chasing Darkness opens in Greystone, with Addy working to maintain her anger at Tanner for severing their connection & sending her back to Greystone alone. All without any warning her or getting her consent. Addy spends her first few months back in Greystone essentially in hiding, both to deal with her heartbreak concerning Tanner and his actions, and to avoid having to answer the inevitable questions surrounding her return sans-Shepherd.
As Addy slowly begins to re-enter her new world she finds herself developing new friendships, and strengthening old ones, with Akori in Greystone and in Ravensbog. In a effort to help maintain the facade that all is fine in the Palace, and with the Shepherd and Shepherdess, Addy begins studying the meanings of all kinds of Akori symbols. One of the tricks she learns is Reflecting, tracing the specific symbol on her mirror in her own blood, thus allowing her to Reflect back the intent of that symbol, be it pride, tranquility, serenity, decisiveness, etc.
As she slowly readjusts to life in Greystone without Tanner Addy has many decisions to make. Decisions that will impact not only her but all Akori. One of those that impacts Addy far more than the Akori as a whole is the status of her relationship with Gage. The longer she is in Greystone the more often she encounters Gage. With each encounter Gage pushes his suit to win her back, insisting he refuses to make the same mistake twice and let her go again. One of his planned excursions with her is to explore the ruins of the original city using a map he found in his father's library. Reluctant at first Addy gives in to her sense of adventure and finds herself exploring the surprisingly beautiful city. She also finds that she is drawn to the ruins and to Gage.
As hard as Addy tries to hold on to her anger at Tanner so she can keep the pain at bay, she just can't seem to do it. All she wants is to have Tanner back, as she loves him with every fiber of her being. So then why is it that she says "No" to Gage with her words, but her body says something else entirely?
This book was so well written, the characters jump off the page, each having gained more depth and complexity than in the previous books. Newly introduced characters are also more well rounded and add a great deal to the story line, though what it is that they add isn't always clear at first, nor are their reasons for the things they do and choices the make. With the introduction of a new antagonist things get very interesting very quickly. Alliances form and reform in the blink of an eye, with no one knowing who can be trusted or who might be working against them. Virtually everyone could be a spy in their midst. All of this serves to keep the pressure on Addy, even as she tries to sort through her feelings for Tanner and Gage.
Along with the new antagonist comes more creative world building, not just from the visual, but from the societal stand-point as well. Things range from slightly foreign to totally foreign, and yet other things seem to be the same, particularly gender-based biases. Ms. Firman did an excellent job of giving her characters more depth, allowing them to grow and learn, while still allowing plenty of room for more growth. She didn't stint on the personal imperfections, often those character flaws that make them so relatable.
For all that I was sooooooo looking forward to some serious resolutions, I find that I have reached a fever pitch of anticipation for the next book in the series. I may spontaneously combust from sheer excitement as the December 1st release date draws ever closer!! (Unless of course I enter an alternate universe where I am lucky enough to succeed in begging an ARC from the talented author, with promises of a speedy and honest review that I shall do my best to get posted everywhere in advance of the public release!)
[Note to self - ask the laptop fairy for a replacement machine to allow me to begin my own Book Blog soon, money to afford having the Internet at home. . . + what the hey, while I'm at it, a way to get more hours out of each day to allow for work, tons of time to read, write reviews, interview authors, and comment on other bloggers, authors, & readers reviews, etc. Its not as if I'm asking for much (grin).]
April 20, 2018
Wow ... sometimes I am amazed by author's imaginations and these worlds they create. Even though Greystone is technically just another plane of Earth, it's might as well be a different world. This book kept me constantly guessing, I really had no idea where things were going to go. So much action and drama and tragedy.
Somewhere in the start I got a little frustrated ... with Addy or the author (or both). Addy's flip-floppingness! When it was somewhat explained (boy, very little free-will for Addy's emotions here, she'd constantly been manipulated), that was a little too convenient.
I have also struggled a bit with all the characters, trying to remember who is who and the connections and such (through all three books thus far). That might be on me some though, rushing through the reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen.
As some storylines came together here, and things were revealed ... wow, it did tug on the emotions! I must admit to a little flip-flopping myself in MY feelings toward some of the characters (Oh, he's great ... what a jerk ... I can NOT believe him ... back to feeling fondness).
Once again, the author wraps up this one story-arch, but leaves us hanging as to what is going to happen next. At least I didn't start this series until it was complete. Now just debating on whether to buy the next books, or hold out a couple of weeks and then borrow them as next month's Prime pick (as they are on Unlimited and the Kindle Lending Library).
Somewhere in the start I got a little frustrated ... with Addy or the author (or both). Addy's flip-floppingness! When it was somewhat explained (boy, very little free-will for Addy's emotions here, she'd constantly been manipulated), that was a little too convenient.
I have also struggled a bit with all the characters, trying to remember who is who and the connections and such (through all three books thus far). That might be on me some though, rushing through the reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen.
As some storylines came together here, and things were revealed ... wow, it did tug on the emotions! I must admit to a little flip-flopping myself in MY feelings toward some of the characters (Oh, he's great ... what a jerk ... I can NOT believe him ... back to feeling fondness).
Once again, the author wraps up this one story-arch, but leaves us hanging as to what is going to happen next. At least I didn't start this series until it was complete. Now just debating on whether to buy the next books, or hold out a couple of weeks and then borrow them as next month's Prime pick (as they are on Unlimited and the Kindle Lending Library).
January 5, 2014
Tragic.
Chasing Darkness is book three in the Unbinding Fate series. The story picks up a few months after Addy is sent back to Greystone without Tanner. Strange deaths plague the Akori of Greystone, a deadly tournament is kicked off, and an unknown evil threatens all that Addy holds most dear.
This book focuses on the series' love triangle in great detail. Tanner is left behind in Tremain (Earth), and Gage comes back with a vengeance now that he's out of the picture. Addy's mixed feelings are prominently featured. She's attracted to Gage, but cautious of him. She misses Tanner, but is angry at him. The resolution of these relationships caught me by surprise.
The evil only hinted at in the previous books becomes a real and tangible danger in this one. The struggle that emerges with it is emotionally charged, particularly due to the betrayals, hidden loyalties, and losses suffered. These things also make this book a rather complex addition to the story line. There is so much going on, it is overwhelming at times.
The story wraps up with some issues resolved, but many others are worsened. The degree of tragedy is staggering, and if there weren't another book out there with some hope of a happy ending, I would have been greatly disappointed.
Overall, I really liked the story, but the degree of tragedy was shocking. People who enjoyed the first two in the series will likely want to read this one, too, but be prepared for escalating trouble in Addy's world.
This story should not be read as a standalone. I recommend starting with Dissever and working your way up to this one.
Chasing Darkness is book three in the Unbinding Fate series. The story picks up a few months after Addy is sent back to Greystone without Tanner. Strange deaths plague the Akori of Greystone, a deadly tournament is kicked off, and an unknown evil threatens all that Addy holds most dear.
This book focuses on the series' love triangle in great detail. Tanner is left behind in Tremain (Earth), and Gage comes back with a vengeance now that he's out of the picture. Addy's mixed feelings are prominently featured. She's attracted to Gage, but cautious of him. She misses Tanner, but is angry at him. The resolution of these relationships caught me by surprise.
The evil only hinted at in the previous books becomes a real and tangible danger in this one. The struggle that emerges with it is emotionally charged, particularly due to the betrayals, hidden loyalties, and losses suffered. These things also make this book a rather complex addition to the story line. There is so much going on, it is overwhelming at times.
The story wraps up with some issues resolved, but many others are worsened. The degree of tragedy is staggering, and if there weren't another book out there with some hope of a happy ending, I would have been greatly disappointed.
Overall, I really liked the story, but the degree of tragedy was shocking. People who enjoyed the first two in the series will likely want to read this one, too, but be prepared for escalating trouble in Addy's world.
This story should not be read as a standalone. I recommend starting with Dissever and working your way up to this one.
June 14, 2013
Colee Firman has skillfully crafted yet another great story in her Unbinding Fate series. From the first chapter in Chasing Darkness, I was drawn back into her marvelous characters, her fantastic worlds and breathtaking suspense. I love how Ms. Firman can mix a little romance, fantasy, mystery, suspense, and a few really evil characters into a story that just keeps racing ahead. I can count on her characters to keep me guessing, and caring, from the beginning of the book to the very end of the last chapter. This third book does not disappoint in any fashion. I especially love the strong female character that doesn't come across as silly or sappy, but smart and adaptive - great way to portray a young woman! Stay strong Addy! About the time I think I know where the author is taking me in the story, she twists it and I'm heading in a new, even more wonderful direction - so starting each new book in this series has been exciting. By the end of the story, I was completely engrossed and did not want to crawl out of the story back into the real world. Each time I've finished these books, I cannot wait for the next to be written, and that is more than true with this one. This is definitely one to recommend.
June 5, 2013
Another ending that left me wanting more. I cannot wait for book 4. I love this series.
January 16, 2014
Firstly id like to thank Colee Firman for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review.
HELL YES!!!!!!! I must say that even though my expectation for this book was set pretty high which I dont normally do but just couldnt help, since ive LOVED the last 2 books and have become a massive fan of the series. Colee did not disappoint though and infact she sprinted past any expectation I set.
I absolutely loved the prologue from little Tanners point of view and to see what he thought when he first saw her.
We were left with a dramatic ending in sanctify with Tanner blocking their connection and sending Addy to Greystone alone. Now if i just spoiled the ending of Sanctify for you to bad cause you shouldn't be reading this review if you havent read the first to books (Dissever and Sanctify). So hop to it people, you will regret it if you dont go and grab a copy right now.
Sorry got abit sidetracked there for a moment, where was I? ah yes... Throughout the first half of this book we follow Addy come to terms with Tanner's decisions and reasons for leaving her. This book is the most emotional of the 3 so far and we see Addy struggling to find who she can trust as new friendships are made and old ones are tested as well as centuries old enemies of Eva and Andrew's come to light and have their sights set of Addy and her power. Oh and the ending! i admit I may have shed a few tears.
There was alot of twists in this book that i loved and didnt see coming, however i did find it unhealthy the way Addy continually reflected different sybols daily to cope with her fears and emotions. There was also Gage's unhealthy obsession with Addy i know it is explained why things happen and perhaps im biased as i have been team Tanner from day 1 but Gage just needs to realise that they not only are destined but chose to be with each other.
Addy and Tanners relationship as well as Addy herslef grew alot in this book and i was glad to see by the end that she wasn't afraid to make the hard decisions that she would have onces shyed away from such as:
I dont know how i am possibly going to last until december when book 4 Twisted Memories is released because that prologue and preview into book 4 at the the end of this,, has made me want it even more then i did. Alas i will just have to wait i guess even if i slowly die until i get my hands on it.
Colee if possible save me from my agony and release it earlier - if possible pretty please :D
HELL YES!!!!!!! I must say that even though my expectation for this book was set pretty high which I dont normally do but just couldnt help, since ive LOVED the last 2 books and have become a massive fan of the series. Colee did not disappoint though and infact she sprinted past any expectation I set.
I absolutely loved the prologue from little Tanners point of view and to see what he thought when he first saw her.
We were left with a dramatic ending in sanctify with Tanner blocking their connection and sending Addy to Greystone alone. Now if i just spoiled the ending of Sanctify for you to bad cause you shouldn't be reading this review if you havent read the first to books (Dissever and Sanctify). So hop to it people, you will regret it if you dont go and grab a copy right now.
Sorry got abit sidetracked there for a moment, where was I? ah yes... Throughout the first half of this book we follow Addy come to terms with Tanner's decisions and reasons for leaving her. This book is the most emotional of the 3 so far and we see Addy struggling to find who she can trust as new friendships are made and old ones are tested as well as centuries old enemies of Eva and Andrew's come to light and have their sights set of Addy and her power. Oh and the ending! i admit I may have shed a few tears.
There was alot of twists in this book that i loved and didnt see coming, however i did find it unhealthy the way Addy continually reflected different sybols daily to cope with her fears and emotions. There was also Gage's unhealthy obsession with Addy i know it is explained why things happen and perhaps im biased as i have been team Tanner from day 1 but Gage just needs to realise that they not only are destined but chose to be with each other.
Addy and Tanners relationship as well as Addy herslef grew alot in this book and i was glad to see by the end that she wasn't afraid to make the hard decisions that she would have onces shyed away from such as:
Akori who chose to go with Oric were no longer their concern- that she had to focus on protecting the ones who were left. That was her goal - protecting those who were willing to give their lives to protect hers.
She knew things came with a price. The cost of getting what she wanted-the price for her happiness was too high.
I dont know how i am possibly going to last until december when book 4 Twisted Memories is released because that prologue and preview into book 4 at the the end of this,, has made me want it even more then i did. Alas i will just have to wait i guess even if i slowly die until i get my hands on it.
Colee if possible save me from my agony and release it earlier - if possible pretty please :D
June 18, 2013
My heart is broken.
For me, for Addy...for all the characters.
This book is much darker and more serious than the previous two books, as the big, super-evil but undeniably smart bad guy is revealed. In fact, saying the villain is 'revealed' is deceiving because this book basically covers the entire story-arch: history, followers, how followers are gained; basically all the W's and then some. So, in addition to everything that was already happening in the previous books, this one continues those storylines and adds this one. I didn't realize how complicated this book was until almost half-way through! That said, even though there's lots going on, things are pretty easy to follow (even if you have to dig around in your memory a bit to remember who's who and who did what however many years ago). AND I absolutely love that this author doesn't go for the big cliff-hangers, yet leaves the end of the book open. Her books are so good, you just WANT to keep going to find out what happens to the characters, not just because you're left in a lurch.
I have to say this book really got under my skin - more so than the other books. Probably because, as the third book, you really get to know Addy. Plus, I think almost everyone out there has felt the pain of heartbreak, so I definitely related to that. I started this book late at night and finally had to go to sleep. But of course, I couldn't because I was just imagining what it'd be like to be Addy - to make the decisions she had to, to feel the loneliness and confusion she was experiencing...yeah it took awhile to play through all those scenarios and get to sleep (I blame you Colee Firman!).
Anyhow, without giving anything away, this book covers a lot of ground in a lot of different story lines: Addy and just about every character (Tanner, Jax, Gage, Mr. Evil, etc, etc), Brutal Ball, Tournament of Lost Souls, the villain...just about everything mentioned in both previous books, and probably some things I'm forgetting about. One thing that really struck me was the motives behind the villain. It was unusual and really chilling (and very Joker-esque...aka creepy).
As with the previous books, the pacing feels right (matches the story). The story itself...do I like everything that happened? Nope. Not at all! But I'm not the author. I'm putting my faith in her; she's built such an awesome world and such dynamic character that I'm just going to have to follow her lead.
At the end of this book, there's a preview chapter for #4. I couldn't stop myself from reading it even though I know it will be slowly burning away at the back of my mind, so I'm starting a count down until December 1st!
For me, for Addy...for all the characters.
This book is much darker and more serious than the previous two books, as the big, super-evil but undeniably smart bad guy is revealed. In fact, saying the villain is 'revealed' is deceiving because this book basically covers the entire story-arch: history, followers, how followers are gained; basically all the W's and then some. So, in addition to everything that was already happening in the previous books, this one continues those storylines and adds this one. I didn't realize how complicated this book was until almost half-way through! That said, even though there's lots going on, things are pretty easy to follow (even if you have to dig around in your memory a bit to remember who's who and who did what however many years ago). AND I absolutely love that this author doesn't go for the big cliff-hangers, yet leaves the end of the book open. Her books are so good, you just WANT to keep going to find out what happens to the characters, not just because you're left in a lurch.
I have to say this book really got under my skin - more so than the other books. Probably because, as the third book, you really get to know Addy. Plus, I think almost everyone out there has felt the pain of heartbreak, so I definitely related to that. I started this book late at night and finally had to go to sleep. But of course, I couldn't because I was just imagining what it'd be like to be Addy - to make the decisions she had to, to feel the loneliness and confusion she was experiencing...yeah it took awhile to play through all those scenarios and get to sleep (I blame you Colee Firman!).
Anyhow, without giving anything away, this book covers a lot of ground in a lot of different story lines: Addy and just about every character (Tanner, Jax, Gage, Mr. Evil, etc, etc), Brutal Ball, Tournament of Lost Souls, the villain...just about everything mentioned in both previous books, and probably some things I'm forgetting about. One thing that really struck me was the motives behind the villain. It was unusual and really chilling (and very Joker-esque...aka creepy).
As with the previous books, the pacing feels right (matches the story). The story itself...do I like everything that happened? Nope. Not at all! But I'm not the author. I'm putting my faith in her; she's built such an awesome world and such dynamic character that I'm just going to have to follow her lead.
At the end of this book, there's a preview chapter for #4. I couldn't stop myself from reading it even though I know it will be slowly burning away at the back of my mind, so I'm starting a count down until December 1st!
October 31, 2013
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.
Firstly I would like to thank Colee Firman, author of Chasing Darkness, for giving me this wonderful opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book of hers.
Wow! This book is a whirlwind and it sucked me in from the very first. Here we are drawn back into Addy’s life and we get to see that Tanner betrayed her and sent her back to Greystone alone while he stayed at Tremain himself. Now Greystone is threatened by an unusual death count in which the victims get burned from inside out, creepy right? Now Addy has to find out the secret behind this before it’s too late and she loses the ones she heart. We also get to witness the brewing romantic interest in Addy’s heart for Gage and she tries to solve the puzzle of her feelings. Will she be quick enough to grab Gage’s heart before someone else claims it? Oh and not to mention The Tournament of Lost Souls have already begun and the most evil villain is unleashed, beware!!!
I really loved this book and I think that it’s the best in this series, well till now as I don’t know about the sequel to it. I laughed and cried with this book and the emotions were perfectly portrayed through the skilled words of the author and they touched my heart totally. There is lots of action in this book and the dark side just got darker in here which was a treat to me. The brewing romance was so passionate yet cute and the pangs of betrayal that Addy faced, wrenched my heart as well. The secret regarding the weird deaths really kept me hooked to the story and there were so many unpredictable twists and turns that I couldn't predict even one scene. All in all a superb read and I’ll recommend it to all YA lovers, you’re going to have a feast with this, so go on and grab your copy!!!
Firstly I would like to thank Colee Firman, author of Chasing Darkness, for giving me this wonderful opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book of hers.
Wow! This book is a whirlwind and it sucked me in from the very first. Here we are drawn back into Addy’s life and we get to see that Tanner betrayed her and sent her back to Greystone alone while he stayed at Tremain himself. Now Greystone is threatened by an unusual death count in which the victims get burned from inside out, creepy right? Now Addy has to find out the secret behind this before it’s too late and she loses the ones she heart. We also get to witness the brewing romantic interest in Addy’s heart for Gage and she tries to solve the puzzle of her feelings. Will she be quick enough to grab Gage’s heart before someone else claims it? Oh and not to mention The Tournament of Lost Souls have already begun and the most evil villain is unleashed, beware!!!
I really loved this book and I think that it’s the best in this series, well till now as I don’t know about the sequel to it. I laughed and cried with this book and the emotions were perfectly portrayed through the skilled words of the author and they touched my heart totally. There is lots of action in this book and the dark side just got darker in here which was a treat to me. The brewing romance was so passionate yet cute and the pangs of betrayal that Addy faced, wrenched my heart as well. The secret regarding the weird deaths really kept me hooked to the story and there were so many unpredictable twists and turns that I couldn't predict even one scene. All in all a superb read and I’ll recommend it to all YA lovers, you’re going to have a feast with this, so go on and grab your copy!!!
July 22, 2014
And so the story continues and pulls me in even further!!
All 3 books have been very well written and the story line has been beautifully executed. Each book leaves you wanting more....there's an urgency to devour the books to find out what's gonna happen but at the same time you don't want the story to end!
Usually when reading, it's the main characters that imbed themselves in my head and heart ....but in these books I am invested in ALL the characters. The author has done a marvelous job of bringing all the characters to life in a big way and I find myself connecting with all of them on some level. Of course I have my favorites....Tanner, Tanner, Tanner....and then there's Abby who is the kind of heroine that I thoroughly enjoy reading about, strong and capable but tender and emotional also.
This book brought a lot of answers and understanding to questions and events that took place in the first 2 books. I absolutely loved that these books were unpredictable...about the time you think you had something pieced together, it would take you in a different direction. The book, for me, was very easy to follow.... Just not predictable!
I will say that at the end of this book my heart was broke and I hated having to come back to reality with that feeling ....sooo I will be waiting, not so patiently and with a broken heart, for the next installment!!
All 3 books have been very well written and the story line has been beautifully executed. Each book leaves you wanting more....there's an urgency to devour the books to find out what's gonna happen but at the same time you don't want the story to end!
Usually when reading, it's the main characters that imbed themselves in my head and heart ....but in these books I am invested in ALL the characters. The author has done a marvelous job of bringing all the characters to life in a big way and I find myself connecting with all of them on some level. Of course I have my favorites....Tanner, Tanner, Tanner....and then there's Abby who is the kind of heroine that I thoroughly enjoy reading about, strong and capable but tender and emotional also.
This book brought a lot of answers and understanding to questions and events that took place in the first 2 books. I absolutely loved that these books were unpredictable...about the time you think you had something pieced together, it would take you in a different direction. The book, for me, was very easy to follow.... Just not predictable!
I will say that at the end of this book my heart was broke and I hated having to come back to reality with that feeling ....sooo I will be waiting, not so patiently and with a broken heart, for the next installment!!
November 22, 2013
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review.
It would be best if you read the books as a series. Starting at book three would be very confusing.
I really enjoyed a large portion of this book. There was revelations about the motives of characters that I was unsure about since book one.
The huge mystery for me revolved entirely around Oric, an Akori thought to be dead but found a way to keep his soul alive by tethering it to his followers and statues.
This mystery kept me engaged in the book the entire time.
The only thing I disliked was the ending. If this was the end of the series the ending would be solid, but a downer. But because the series continues onward, I am not sure why. I don't know what more can be told in this story, but it leaves me curious to read more.
It would be best if you read the books as a series. Starting at book three would be very confusing.
I really enjoyed a large portion of this book. There was revelations about the motives of characters that I was unsure about since book one.
The huge mystery for me revolved entirely around Oric, an Akori thought to be dead but found a way to keep his soul alive by tethering it to his followers and statues.
This mystery kept me engaged in the book the entire time.
The only thing I disliked was the ending. If this was the end of the series the ending would be solid, but a downer. But because the series continues onward, I am not sure why. I don't know what more can be told in this story, but it leaves me curious to read more.
October 22, 2013
I received this book for free for an honest review
This book starts off a few months after the last one ended. Time is spent in both Ravensbog and Greystone. Addy goes through every emotion possible and seeing her work through the good and the bad drives the story on. Then ending was a bit of a cliffhanger but not nearly as bad of one as in the second book!
This book is even better than the other two. I actually felt like I was the one going through everything. I laughed, cursed, and cried. This book put me on a roller coaster and once i started it I was unable to put it down, I just had to know what was going to happen next. I have not felt so amazing after reading a book in a long time. It took me through every emotion and left me wanting more!
I recommend this series to everyone this book brings in so many components and blends everything together perfectly!
Thank you so much to the Author Colee Firman for allowing me to read this wonderful series!
This book starts off a few months after the last one ended. Time is spent in both Ravensbog and Greystone. Addy goes through every emotion possible and seeing her work through the good and the bad drives the story on. Then ending was a bit of a cliffhanger but not nearly as bad of one as in the second book!
This book is even better than the other two. I actually felt like I was the one going through everything. I laughed, cursed, and cried. This book put me on a roller coaster and once i started it I was unable to put it down, I just had to know what was going to happen next. I have not felt so amazing after reading a book in a long time. It took me through every emotion and left me wanting more!
I recommend this series to everyone this book brings in so many components and blends everything together perfectly!
Thank you so much to the Author Colee Firman for allowing me to read this wonderful series!
January 30, 2015
I got this book free of cost from the author in exchange of an honest review.
Honestly i could'nt bring myself to review this book because i was so heartbroken and i cried for all the characters who died,especially Gage,i liked him so much.
With Chasing darkness the third book in the Unbinding fate series Colee Firman proves herself as an very excellent and capable storyteller.Coming to the book, it proved to be filled with full of excitement and suspense like the last two books with so much progress and unexpected twists and turns to the storyline.One thing i mostly liked about Ms Firman's writing was the tool she has used to write the story in a fast paced manner which keeps you glued to the storyline without unnecessarily dragging the story.
Honestly i could'nt bring myself to review this book because i was so heartbroken and i cried for all the characters who died,especially Gage,i liked him so much.
With Chasing darkness the third book in the Unbinding fate series Colee Firman proves herself as an very excellent and capable storyteller.Coming to the book, it proved to be filled with full of excitement and suspense like the last two books with so much progress and unexpected twists and turns to the storyline.One thing i mostly liked about Ms Firman's writing was the tool she has used to write the story in a fast paced manner which keeps you glued to the storyline without unnecessarily dragging the story.
October 9, 2013
I love this book. Best in the series so far for me.
There are so many surprise turns in this book it is the complete opposite of predictable. I didn't put it down... I couldn't.
The characters have all been developed beautifully across the first books. The storyline is intricate yet easy to follow... FOLLOW - not PREDICT!
I don't want to include spoilers but I have to say that this book also broke my heart... which was just mean.
Book 4 is due in December 2013 and I don't know how I'll stand the torture... I need to know what happens to these characters.
I soooo recommend this series.
There are so many surprise turns in this book it is the complete opposite of predictable. I didn't put it down... I couldn't.
The characters have all been developed beautifully across the first books. The storyline is intricate yet easy to follow... FOLLOW - not PREDICT!
I don't want to include spoilers but I have to say that this book also broke my heart... which was just mean.
Book 4 is due in December 2013 and I don't know how I'll stand the torture... I need to know what happens to these characters.
I soooo recommend this series.
October 30, 2013
I think this was the best one yet!!
Totally more serious..and defining. Finally a villian .. lets just say this was a complicated story line to pull off but feel it was done with everything that happened in the first 2 basically still running on.. Don't forget your characters is the key. Maybe better to not have to wait and have all series ready to go..as you put one down pick the other up..lol
Touch of anguish in this one and felt horrible along side her. Really the main thing that has the story captivated in this book was the outting of the villain.. make sure you have time to read.. ;))
Totally more serious..and defining. Finally a villian .. lets just say this was a complicated story line to pull off but feel it was done with everything that happened in the first 2 basically still running on.. Don't forget your characters is the key. Maybe better to not have to wait and have all series ready to go..as you put one down pick the other up..lol
Touch of anguish in this one and felt horrible along side her. Really the main thing that has the story captivated in this book was the outting of the villain.. make sure you have time to read.. ;))
January 7, 2014
Holy emotional roller coaster ride! I found myself crying harder then I have ever cried during a book. I loved it but am praying that things go back to "normal" it just doesn't feel right. I won't say what doesn't feel right, but if you read the previous books and loved them as much as I did, you will feel the same way too. This book just adds more to each character and makes you wish the series never ends. Seriously there is nothing worse then the last book in a series!! I am so glad that I gave in and decided to read an Ebook for the first time, this was definitely worth the headaches I get from using electronics for too long haha.
August 23, 2014
Book three in the unbinding fate series. When i finished this one I went straight to book four. I read this back in June and forgot to review it. I kind of didn't stop reading these and they all blend together. I'm eagerly awaiting book five! I can't describe much without giving away spoilers. Get into this series!
June 23, 2013
I really enjoyed this book, though slightly disappointed with the cliffhanger ending and the saddening ending, I really love this series. I cant wait to read the next one!!!
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July 20, 2013
Holy crap this book was crazy, so much going on! That ending was not fun, can't wait for the next book!
June 25, 2016
Well this book gets a little crazy! HAHAHAHA - love the story - I find it hard to do anything but read these books! So excited for book 4
October 25, 2015
What!!! Very emotional reading for me. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!
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