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The Guardian Trilogy #3
Reborn
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
When Emma Donohue wakes to find her world turned upside down, she wants nothing more than to return to the life she knew. To a life filled with a loving family, close friends, and college classes. To a normal life that didn’t involve the supernatural, odd bracelets, or three strangers who refuse to leave her side.
Unsure of what truly happened during The Allegiant’s attack, Emma tries to reconcile her past with her growing feelings for James, Garrett, and Dane. They remain steadfast in her protection, awaiting the arrival of the only people who hold the answers.
The Larvatus.
When Madeline and Ash appear, the revelations they bring not only rock Emma’s world, but everyone she touches. Her mind is twisted, caught up in new abilities and new desires. Her old self forgotten, she has never been more scared. She has never been more confused.
She has never been more empowered.
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
But, sometimes, the absence leaves space for something better.
When Emma Donohue wakes to find her world turned upside down, she wants nothing more than to return to the life she knew. To a life filled with a loving family, close friends, and college classes. To a normal life that didn’t involve the supernatural, odd bracelets, or three strangers who refuse to leave her side.
Unsure of what truly happened during The Allegiant’s attack, Emma tries to reconcile her past with her growing feelings for James, Garrett, and Dane. They remain steadfast in her protection, awaiting the arrival of the only people who hold the answers.
The Larvatus.
When Madeline and Ash appear, the revelations they bring not only rock Emma’s world, but everyone she touches. Her mind is twisted, caught up in new abilities and new desires. Her old self forgotten, she has never been more scared. She has never been more confused.
She has never been more empowered.
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
But, sometimes, the absence leaves space for something better.
312 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2014
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Sara Mack
7 books197 followersSara Mack grew up with her nose in books and most notably got caught reading Flowers in the Attic behind her Trapper Keeper in the 8th grade during social studies. Twenty years ago, she married the guy she met at the gas station and now has two kids, two pups, and two fish. Sara has an unnatural affinity for iced tea, dark chocolate, bacon, and true crime docs. Writes paranormal, contemporary, and YA romance. Reads everything.
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January 19, 2014
(I received this novel from the author for a honest review.)
Rebornis the third novel in Sara Mack's Gaurdian trilogy and let me say she did not disappoint. If you have not read the previous two books, I suggest you stop reading this review now. There could be spoilers regarding the beginning of Emma's story and I's hate to ruin it for you. You have been wanred
By know, if you have been following Emma's story you know all about her dilemma, choosing between Dane and James. I remember when I first started reading Allegiant, I was so mad at Dane, but from then until now I have warmed up to him,
Alright, so a the end of Allegiant the author let us with a huge cliffhanger. Just when I thought Emma was making progress and had finally figured out who she wanted BAM! everything changes. Reborn is a very fitting title for the final installment of Emma's story. In this book she is truly reborn. She must reform her connections with James, Dane and Garrett, all while rediscovering her feelings for each one.
Again, I must admit, my feelings toward James and Dane have been on a wild roller coaster ride. I may have been more emotionally exhausted then Emma. Holy cow! One minute I love James and despise Dane The next moment all that has swapped.
Reborn was the perfect ending to a great trilogy. Sara successfully ties together all the pieces and left the story neatly packaged. If you have read Guardian and Allegiant you must read Reborn and finish the story. If you have yet to start this series, what are you waiting for?
Rebornis the third novel in Sara Mack's Gaurdian trilogy and let me say she did not disappoint. If you have not read the previous two books, I suggest you stop reading this review now. There could be spoilers regarding the beginning of Emma's story and I's hate to ruin it for you. You have been wanred
By know, if you have been following Emma's story you know all about her dilemma, choosing between Dane and James. I remember when I first started reading Allegiant, I was so mad at Dane, but from then until now I have warmed up to him,
Alright, so a the end of Allegiant the author let us with a huge cliffhanger. Just when I thought Emma was making progress and had finally figured out who she wanted BAM! everything changes. Reborn is a very fitting title for the final installment of Emma's story. In this book she is truly reborn. She must reform her connections with James, Dane and Garrett, all while rediscovering her feelings for each one.
Again, I must admit, my feelings toward James and Dane have been on a wild roller coaster ride. I may have been more emotionally exhausted then Emma. Holy cow! One minute I love James and despise Dane The next moment all that has swapped.
Reborn was the perfect ending to a great trilogy. Sara successfully ties together all the pieces and left the story neatly packaged. If you have read Guardian and Allegiant you must read Reborn and finish the story. If you have yet to start this series, what are you waiting for?
January 10, 2014
When I'm done crying, I'll come back.
01/10/2014 - I'm back...
This review is a little different, but go with me here for a second…
In June of 2013, I received an email, not unlike others I had received before it, saying I’ve read your reviews on Amazon and I think you might like my book, would you consider giving it a try? Now, let me tell you – I’m nowhere near the top when it comes to Amazon reviewers, but I have gotten this email on more than a handful of occasions. The first time, I got burned buying and trying to read a book that I could not get through…and was NOTHING like any of the books I’ve reviewed previously. So then I started to send questions back first; which reviews of mine led you to email me? When this email received no response, I went no further.
I received almost an immediate response from this particular author and figured, okay we really do like some of the same books – I love a good paranormal story, what have I got to lose?
Here’s the thing… I honestly fell in love. I was hooked by Sara and her story…and I fell in love with James. I wrote my review and thought, I am definitely going to read the remaining stories in this series whether this author liked my review or not.
Best part, I really love this author too. She is interactive with her fans, she writes well, and honestly cares about her story. This isn’t a formula based. She’s not mass producing. She’s a normal, working mother, who also happens to write. She’s appreciative and humble and then because you love her, you love her stories that much more.
Okay, on to this last story Reborn because that’s what this review is really about right? We all know I love James, and everyone else loves Dane – so I knew it would come down to this last book (if you haven’t read the first two, Guardian and Allegiant – stop reading this and do that first!). Everything was primed for this to really go either way James vs. Dane in the battle for Emma’s heart not to mention the other battles that were going on.
So much happens in this story that I cannot tell you about because it would ruin this, and this story is too good to ruin for anyone. I can’t even give you a good quote because I voraciously read it and didn’t take the time to stop and highlight – I read it for pure pleasure and then wanted to beat myself for not saving anything to share with everyone.
Here’s what I can tell you without giving anything away…just like the first and second book, this book brought me to tears. Yes, it was in a different way than let’s say Allegiant where I cried when James was hanging out with Emma and LB. This time it was sobbing, need to walk away from the book for a little while tears! It was oh my God my heart is a mess tears – I was a complete mess. And that wasn’t the ending, that was just a moment in the book.
There was so much emotion for me in this book, the waiting, the investment I had in these characters all coming together in this last installment ready to make or break my heart. I won’t tell you how it ends, which team gets their happily ever after but I will tell you I loved this story. It was the perfect ending to this trilogy. If you fell even in like with the first two books, you will love this – but as with my original Sara Mack warning, you should probably have tissues with you.
Sara Mack – I’m with you “Until the end of forever.”
01/10/2014 - I'm back...
This review is a little different, but go with me here for a second…
In June of 2013, I received an email, not unlike others I had received before it, saying I’ve read your reviews on Amazon and I think you might like my book, would you consider giving it a try? Now, let me tell you – I’m nowhere near the top when it comes to Amazon reviewers, but I have gotten this email on more than a handful of occasions. The first time, I got burned buying and trying to read a book that I could not get through…and was NOTHING like any of the books I’ve reviewed previously. So then I started to send questions back first; which reviews of mine led you to email me? When this email received no response, I went no further.
I received almost an immediate response from this particular author and figured, okay we really do like some of the same books – I love a good paranormal story, what have I got to lose?
Here’s the thing… I honestly fell in love. I was hooked by Sara and her story…and I fell in love with James. I wrote my review and thought, I am definitely going to read the remaining stories in this series whether this author liked my review or not.
Best part, I really love this author too. She is interactive with her fans, she writes well, and honestly cares about her story. This isn’t a formula based. She’s not mass producing. She’s a normal, working mother, who also happens to write. She’s appreciative and humble and then because you love her, you love her stories that much more.
Okay, on to this last story Reborn because that’s what this review is really about right? We all know I love James, and everyone else loves Dane – so I knew it would come down to this last book (if you haven’t read the first two, Guardian and Allegiant – stop reading this and do that first!). Everything was primed for this to really go either way James vs. Dane in the battle for Emma’s heart not to mention the other battles that were going on.
So much happens in this story that I cannot tell you about because it would ruin this, and this story is too good to ruin for anyone. I can’t even give you a good quote because I voraciously read it and didn’t take the time to stop and highlight – I read it for pure pleasure and then wanted to beat myself for not saving anything to share with everyone.
Here’s what I can tell you without giving anything away…just like the first and second book, this book brought me to tears. Yes, it was in a different way than let’s say Allegiant where I cried when James was hanging out with Emma and LB. This time it was sobbing, need to walk away from the book for a little while tears! It was oh my God my heart is a mess tears – I was a complete mess. And that wasn’t the ending, that was just a moment in the book.
There was so much emotion for me in this book, the waiting, the investment I had in these characters all coming together in this last installment ready to make or break my heart. I won’t tell you how it ends, which team gets their happily ever after but I will tell you I loved this story. It was the perfect ending to this trilogy. If you fell even in like with the first two books, you will love this – but as with my original Sara Mack warning, you should probably have tissues with you.
Sara Mack – I’m with you “Until the end of forever.”
January 30, 2014
5 "OMG THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER!" Stars!! :)
"Do you give up?" I smile. "You haven't caught me yet."
He grins back. "Never."
My feelings after reading this book, it's going to be a challenge to put into words. If you've seen my reviews for the first two books in the series, you should know that this is like my all time favorite series. And I'm really sad to see it end, but damn am I happy about the ending! :)
So Reborn pretty much starts off where Allegiant ended. Emma has no memory of anyone or anything that has to do with Guardians. She doesn't remember James, not even memories of before he was a Guardian, and she doesn't remember Dane, because she met him while this Guardian stuff was emerging into her life. So no memories of either of the two men who are fighting to be with her, which means a clean slate for both and they can try to win her over by starting all over again.
"No," I say. "What you choose to do with her is your business. I have no hold over you."
He leans across the console and looks into my eyes. When he moves closer, we end up kissing until I'm winded.
"When are you going to realize that's not true?" He whispers.
Emma is now Charmed. She now has powers, like extra strength and she can read minds, just not James', because he is something else as well. Garrett and Emma, even though she can't remember him either, still have a close friendship and I LOVE it so much. Ugh, I just love Garrett! There is a lot that happens with him in this book too, but I don't want to give too much away. Madeline and Ash are part of the Lavartus, they have powers like Emma, but they were made to be that way and Emma was gifted with it. If Emma takes off her bracelet, her powers go away until she puts the bracelet on again. Madeline and Ash play a huge part in this book and I really fell in love with these characters. I have to admit, at one part in the story, my heart did break into tiny little pieces, and there will forever be a whole in it that no one can fix! So be prepared to cry your heart out people.
This is not happening. Tears sting my eyes, and I try to blink them away so I can see. It's hard to talk around the lump in my throat. "Why are you telling me this?"
"Because you are the one person I cherish in this life."
I am not going to spoil it for anyone and say who Emma ended up picking in the end. I am happy with how it ended, for everyone. Well okay, mostly everyone. *Tears* I am so grateful that Sara created such an enchanting story, with such passionate characters. Always reading these books, I felt like I was a part of the story. When the characters felt sad, I was sad. I truly connected with each one of them and I'm so sad to see it end, but I know I can always read the books again if I miss them too much. Wishing so hard that maybe there could be some kind of spin-off series?!? Let's all wish together and maybe it'll happen! :)
If I've learned anything over the past year it's that nothing is guaranteed. The best laid plans change. People change. Sometimes they change for the worse, sometimes for the better, but there's a method to the madness. All I know for certain is that, whatever comes our way, _____ and I will face it together.
And it's going to be fantastic.
Oh come on, I couldn't give it away! ;)
"Do you give up?" I smile. "You haven't caught me yet."
He grins back. "Never."
My feelings after reading this book, it's going to be a challenge to put into words. If you've seen my reviews for the first two books in the series, you should know that this is like my all time favorite series. And I'm really sad to see it end, but damn am I happy about the ending! :)
So Reborn pretty much starts off where Allegiant ended. Emma has no memory of anyone or anything that has to do with Guardians. She doesn't remember James, not even memories of before he was a Guardian, and she doesn't remember Dane, because she met him while this Guardian stuff was emerging into her life. So no memories of either of the two men who are fighting to be with her, which means a clean slate for both and they can try to win her over by starting all over again.
"No," I say. "What you choose to do with her is your business. I have no hold over you."
He leans across the console and looks into my eyes. When he moves closer, we end up kissing until I'm winded.
"When are you going to realize that's not true?" He whispers.
Emma is now Charmed. She now has powers, like extra strength and she can read minds, just not James', because he is something else as well. Garrett and Emma, even though she can't remember him either, still have a close friendship and I LOVE it so much. Ugh, I just love Garrett! There is a lot that happens with him in this book too, but I don't want to give too much away. Madeline and Ash are part of the Lavartus, they have powers like Emma, but they were made to be that way and Emma was gifted with it. If Emma takes off her bracelet, her powers go away until she puts the bracelet on again. Madeline and Ash play a huge part in this book and I really fell in love with these characters. I have to admit, at one part in the story, my heart did break into tiny little pieces, and there will forever be a whole in it that no one can fix! So be prepared to cry your heart out people.
This is not happening. Tears sting my eyes, and I try to blink them away so I can see. It's hard to talk around the lump in my throat. "Why are you telling me this?"
"Because you are the one person I cherish in this life."
I am not going to spoil it for anyone and say who Emma ended up picking in the end. I am happy with how it ended, for everyone. Well okay, mostly everyone. *Tears* I am so grateful that Sara created such an enchanting story, with such passionate characters. Always reading these books, I felt like I was a part of the story. When the characters felt sad, I was sad. I truly connected with each one of them and I'm so sad to see it end, but I know I can always read the books again if I miss them too much. Wishing so hard that maybe there could be some kind of spin-off series?!? Let's all wish together and maybe it'll happen! :)
If I've learned anything over the past year it's that nothing is guaranteed. The best laid plans change. People change. Sometimes they change for the worse, sometimes for the better, but there's a method to the madness. All I know for certain is that, whatever comes our way, _____ and I will face it together.
And it's going to be fantastic.
Oh come on, I couldn't give it away! ;)
October 7, 2014
OK, so I don't usually do this but I felt this trilogy is a one of a kind and I should write something. I am also doing this not only for the third book but rather for the whole series. And there it goes:
The first book, well it both made me crawl in bed and jump around. Oh, and by the way the ending was awesome.
The second book... GOD. I really don't know what to say about that one. It made me question my own sanity. I think I actually got a split personality disorder. For twenty or so pages I'd be like "Get Back with James" then I would completely forget about him and be like "Who's James? Get together with Dane".
The final book. Oh, well. I think whatever doubts about me losing my mind I had prior to reading it were now absolutely unfounded. I am truly and undoubtedly insane. This book put me through what would be mildly described as an emotional super rollercoaster. Most times I wouldn't know whether to happy or sad or... I don't know. I literally did not know what I want to feel.
Well that's from me. Only thing left to say is thanks to the author for her amazing work :)
The first book, well it both made me crawl in bed and jump around. Oh, and by the way the ending was awesome.
The second book... GOD. I really don't know what to say about that one. It made me question my own sanity. I think I actually got a split personality disorder. For twenty or so pages I'd be like "Get Back with James" then I would completely forget about him and be like "Who's James? Get together with Dane".
The final book. Oh, well. I think whatever doubts about me losing my mind I had prior to reading it were now absolutely unfounded. I am truly and undoubtedly insane. This book put me through what would be mildly described as an emotional super rollercoaster. Most times I wouldn't know whether to happy or sad or... I don't know. I literally did not know what I want to feel.
Well that's from me. Only thing left to say is thanks to the author for her amazing work :)
August 15, 2017
4,5 stars
May 3, 2014
If you enjoy a little paranormal love story then you will enjoy this book/series. For a topic that has been saturated with novels lately, this one is completely unique! I was hooked by the first chapter and read all three books in the series in just 2 days!! The author describes the characters and situations so well that I find myself loving and hating some of them! Warning: This series end in cliff hangers... but the entire series is out, so don't sweat it! I think the ending of this book was spot on and I hated to see it end. The feelings Sara Mack was able to provoke with her words made me live in Emma's world these past few days! I started to hate some characters while yelling at Emma to run towards a certain someone! Great read!
P.S. I still hate Meg and Rebecca :)
P.S. I still hate Meg and Rebecca :)
September 18, 2017
LOVED THIS SERIES
September 10, 2016
This review may contain spoilers. If you have not already read Guardian and Allegiant you may want to reconsider reading this until you have
I realize that when it comes to final books I tend to take my time getting to them. I like to live in my book worlds and when I know the end is near, I dip into other worlds before finally committing to ending my trilogy/series. I was going mad waiting for the release, but when it was finally in my hands I didn’t know if I was actually ready for it to end. The first two books in the trilogy left me in utter disbelief. By the end of Guardian and Allegiant, Sara Mack was indeed evil, but Reborn is the finale, this was different, things would be resolved, we’d get answers and Emma would undoubtedly need to make some very difficult decisions. I wasn’t ready. I still don’t know if I am fully ready to let go of this fantastic trilogy.
I procrastinated with this book and I don’t know why. Simply put, Reborn is amazing. I loved it as much as the first two books. I think a big part of me was dying to see who Emma would end up with, but since I fell in love with James, Dane and even Garrett. I think I may have felt as torn as Emma.
This book definitely changes the game, leveling the playing field. With these “strange” men vying for her affection, Emma has to choose wisely. She has bigger things on her plate, but losing her memories has helped her get reacquainted with James, Dane and even Garrett. Something that early on I felt may have clouded her judgment. Losing her memories is both a blessing and a curse. Emma is able to sort out her feelings based on the present and not so much the past, there are a lot of events that occur in Reborn>, centered around her memories and her emotional state. Emma is strong in many ways, but the challenges she faces with the Larvatus, the Allegiant and her love life solidify her character and to what lengths she will go to protect those she loves. She builds new relationships and rekindles others. Emma has an incredibly difficult challenge in Reborn and Sara Mack executes this dilemma flawlessly.
This book gets a bit crazy at times, there is a lot going on. Every time you think there is no way things will get more complicated or insane…guess what? They do! I loved every minute of Reborn. It’s hard to express all my feelings without giving much of the story away, but I will say I think you will be satisfied with the outcome and the decisions that lead Emma to her HEA. This is the perfect ending to a phenomenal trilogy. I love every single character in Emma’s circle. I was saddened by a few events that took place, but I will not detail much of those events because this is a MUST read. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster, but I’d gladly take the ride again. I highly recommend this trilogy to paranormal romance/fantasy fans. This is an incredible story that will completely captivate you from start to finish.
I realize that when it comes to final books I tend to take my time getting to them. I like to live in my book worlds and when I know the end is near, I dip into other worlds before finally committing to ending my trilogy/series. I was going mad waiting for the release, but when it was finally in my hands I didn’t know if I was actually ready for it to end. The first two books in the trilogy left me in utter disbelief. By the end of Guardian and Allegiant, Sara Mack was indeed evil, but Reborn is the finale, this was different, things would be resolved, we’d get answers and Emma would undoubtedly need to make some very difficult decisions. I wasn’t ready. I still don’t know if I am fully ready to let go of this fantastic trilogy.
I procrastinated with this book and I don’t know why. Simply put, Reborn is amazing. I loved it as much as the first two books. I think a big part of me was dying to see who Emma would end up with, but since I fell in love with James, Dane and even Garrett. I think I may have felt as torn as Emma.
This book definitely changes the game, leveling the playing field. With these “strange” men vying for her affection, Emma has to choose wisely. She has bigger things on her plate, but losing her memories has helped her get reacquainted with James, Dane and even Garrett. Something that early on I felt may have clouded her judgment. Losing her memories is both a blessing and a curse. Emma is able to sort out her feelings based on the present and not so much the past, there are a lot of events that occur in Reborn>, centered around her memories and her emotional state. Emma is strong in many ways, but the challenges she faces with the Larvatus, the Allegiant and her love life solidify her character and to what lengths she will go to protect those she loves. She builds new relationships and rekindles others. Emma has an incredibly difficult challenge in Reborn and Sara Mack executes this dilemma flawlessly.
This book gets a bit crazy at times, there is a lot going on. Every time you think there is no way things will get more complicated or insane…guess what? They do! I loved every minute of Reborn. It’s hard to express all my feelings without giving much of the story away, but I will say I think you will be satisfied with the outcome and the decisions that lead Emma to her HEA. This is the perfect ending to a phenomenal trilogy. I love every single character in Emma’s circle. I was saddened by a few events that took place, but I will not detail much of those events because this is a MUST read. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster, but I’d gladly take the ride again. I highly recommend this trilogy to paranormal romance/fantasy fans. This is an incredible story that will completely captivate you from start to finish.
January 14, 2014
Out of the whole series that Sara Mack has written I think this book is so far the best one. Don’t get me wrong Guardian and Allegiant was fantastic books and you couldn’t read this book as a stand-alone, so you needed to read the first two to get an idea of what was happening with this one. Well this book left off where Allegiant stopped. Of course if you read Allegiant then you know that it ended on a cliff hanger, and you been waiting for this book to come out.
Okay so in this book we find out more about the intermediate, guardian’s, allegiant’s and you learn that there is the larvatus. Let me tell you right now that there is no one that the allegiant’s fear except for the larvatus. Those people are straight up bada**’s, and I mean BADA**. It has some awesome fight scenes that are just great. Sara did a great job writing this book that just made you want to read it from start to finish. I do hope that there is going to be more because there are some questions that need to be answered.
*Spoiler alert…do not read past this if you haven’t read this book. This is your warning because there might be some spoilers*
Okay so at the end of Allegiant Emma get hit with the ray of light from Kellen. And that she saved Dane’s life when she jumped in front of it. That was a brave thing of her to do. But in doing so she lost all her memories of James, Dane, and anything dealing with the life of guardian’s. That is a lot of memories to be losing. Especially when it deals with the love she felt for both guys. And what do you think that it did for them. I mean come on; I don’t want someone that I fell in love with to lose their memory of the wonderful time we spent together. But what is strange about all of this is the bracelet that Dane put on her before she got hit with the light. Is it protecting her from something or is it a hindrance? I know the answer but I am not going to write exactly what happened. That is why you need to read it also.
Okay I will say that Emma is not the broken thing we found in Guardian. She has spread her wings and came out of the cocoon that she was wrapped up in. She has become something that I was even impressed with. And I mean damn what a turn on she became, totally hot and kick ass. I mean so kick ass she even hits that twit Teagan in the nose breaking it. I about died laughing when I read that. Oh yea Teagan, she is still hanging around being a snake in the grass
Dane is still compassionate just like he was in the first two. He even sticks by her when she can’t remember him at all.
James is still as relentless as he was wanting her to be his one and only. Poor guy got his head stuck up his ass at times and can’t see something that is waiting for his attention.
Okay I hope this intrigued you enough to go out and get this book and makes you want to read it and experience the excitement that I got to have while turning the page again and again.
This book gets 5 stars for being better than its predecessors.
Okay so in this book we find out more about the intermediate, guardian’s, allegiant’s and you learn that there is the larvatus. Let me tell you right now that there is no one that the allegiant’s fear except for the larvatus. Those people are straight up bada**’s, and I mean BADA**. It has some awesome fight scenes that are just great. Sara did a great job writing this book that just made you want to read it from start to finish. I do hope that there is going to be more because there are some questions that need to be answered.
*Spoiler alert…do not read past this if you haven’t read this book. This is your warning because there might be some spoilers*
Okay so at the end of Allegiant Emma get hit with the ray of light from Kellen. And that she saved Dane’s life when she jumped in front of it. That was a brave thing of her to do. But in doing so she lost all her memories of James, Dane, and anything dealing with the life of guardian’s. That is a lot of memories to be losing. Especially when it deals with the love she felt for both guys. And what do you think that it did for them. I mean come on; I don’t want someone that I fell in love with to lose their memory of the wonderful time we spent together. But what is strange about all of this is the bracelet that Dane put on her before she got hit with the light. Is it protecting her from something or is it a hindrance? I know the answer but I am not going to write exactly what happened. That is why you need to read it also.
Okay I will say that Emma is not the broken thing we found in Guardian. She has spread her wings and came out of the cocoon that she was wrapped up in. She has become something that I was even impressed with. And I mean damn what a turn on she became, totally hot and kick ass. I mean so kick ass she even hits that twit Teagan in the nose breaking it. I about died laughing when I read that. Oh yea Teagan, she is still hanging around being a snake in the grass
Dane is still compassionate just like he was in the first two. He even sticks by her when she can’t remember him at all.
James is still as relentless as he was wanting her to be his one and only. Poor guy got his head stuck up his ass at times and can’t see something that is waiting for his attention.
Okay I hope this intrigued you enough to go out and get this book and makes you want to read it and experience the excitement that I got to have while turning the page again and again.
This book gets 5 stars for being better than its predecessors.
August 25, 2014
This is a paranormal romance with suspense. This is the third and final book in the series, bitter sweet. I so do not want this series to end... maybe a short story or two, Sara Mack? This was not meant to be read as a stand alone, it picks up where the last book Allegiant leaves off, but there are enough details that you will understand the story, but I recommend reading the first two books. I am personally disappointed with the ending, not that it is a bad ending so to speak... but it is most definitely not what I wanted to happen. I will not go into details, read it to find out and make your own conclusion. Emma has been through hell and back, she is one tough girl, and she has a lot to learn about herself. This is a roller coaster of emotions and I became attached to some of the characters. This is a must read... that I recommend to everyone.
This is Emma's final story. Emma has been through a lot in her lifetime, so waking up without all her memories may not be as bad as it sounds. There is incidents, situations, memories that are better off not recalling, well except the three men whom will not leave her alone for one moment. She does not recall the fight with the Allegiant, she can only go by what Dane, James and Garrett are telling her.
Emma needs answers so her friends call in the Larvatus. They offer her their help and slowly her life returns to a "new normal". She is making adjustments and some of them are a little hard for her to handle, including the feelings she has developed for her three constant companions. She meets new people along the way, some that she is uncertain of, but with her new gifts she quickly learns who is her friends, enemies and they also help her figure out the love of her life.
favorite passages:
"Actions speak louder than words." <3
"Sleeping together. Aren't you proud?"
"The physical and emotional pain, I felt recalling them has left me raw."
"I'm just a normal girl who's been thrown into abnormal circumstances."
"I don't envy the choices any of you have to make. And for that I am sorry."
"How much more twisted can things get?"
"The way he looks at me makes my insides melt even though my conscience has awaken."
"Her offer makes me feel all mushy inside like an Hallmark card."
"What do you think this is? Girls Gone Wild?"
"All transformed and stretching your wings."
"Thoughts of making him my man slave and watching him paint my toenails makes me choke with laughter."
"Okay, that's enough. Even I'm annoying myself."
"I'll hold you together if you hold me."
"Ding dong the witch isn't dead."
"Behold sweet tooth heaven."
"No, it wasn't that hard. I mean, I did silently announce my name where it should have fallen in the program, but-"" I did the exact same thing!"<3
"How about Conceited A**?"
"I love you. Thank you for accepting me, imperfections and all."
This is Emma's final story. Emma has been through a lot in her lifetime, so waking up without all her memories may not be as bad as it sounds. There is incidents, situations, memories that are better off not recalling, well except the three men whom will not leave her alone for one moment. She does not recall the fight with the Allegiant, she can only go by what Dane, James and Garrett are telling her.
Emma needs answers so her friends call in the Larvatus. They offer her their help and slowly her life returns to a "new normal". She is making adjustments and some of them are a little hard for her to handle, including the feelings she has developed for her three constant companions. She meets new people along the way, some that she is uncertain of, but with her new gifts she quickly learns who is her friends, enemies and they also help her figure out the love of her life.
favorite passages:
"Actions speak louder than words." <3
"Sleeping together. Aren't you proud?"
"The physical and emotional pain, I felt recalling them has left me raw."
"I'm just a normal girl who's been thrown into abnormal circumstances."
"I don't envy the choices any of you have to make. And for that I am sorry."
"How much more twisted can things get?"
"The way he looks at me makes my insides melt even though my conscience has awaken."
"Her offer makes me feel all mushy inside like an Hallmark card."
"What do you think this is? Girls Gone Wild?"
"All transformed and stretching your wings."
"Thoughts of making him my man slave and watching him paint my toenails makes me choke with laughter."
"Okay, that's enough. Even I'm annoying myself."
"I'll hold you together if you hold me."
"Ding dong the witch isn't dead."
"Behold sweet tooth heaven."
"No, it wasn't that hard. I mean, I did silently announce my name where it should have fallen in the program, but-"" I did the exact same thing!"<3
"How about Conceited A**?"
"I love you. Thank you for accepting me, imperfections and all."
January 31, 2014
Reborn is the third and final book in the Guardian Trilogy. I am so sad to see this trilogy end. From the first book I was instantly hooked and connected to all the characters and the story. I do not think I have ever cried so much while reading a novel like I did with Guardian (Guardian #1). As much as I didn’t want to see the series end I also couldn’t wait to find out how it ends… my emotions were all over the place. I was Team James but also Team Dane…
Reborn picks up right where Allegiant leaves off. Remember that nasty cliffhanger Sara Mack left us at the end of Allegiant? Beware of spoilers if you have not read the first two books in the trilogy.
Emma has lost all of her memories of James and Dane; the two loves of her life. She cannot remember who they are and all the memories of both relationships. James is her boyfriend who died in a car accident a year ago while Dane is the one who picked up the pieces of Emma’s life and made her heart whole again. Both men are pretty amazing and still very present in Emma’s life… dead and alive. As their life returns to “normal” (and I use the word normal loosely) both Dane and James try to win Emma’s heart all over again. What I liked about Reborn that was different from the first two books was James and Dane interacted more together which created more of a love triangle between the three compared to the first two books. I thought it was funny to read of them bickering at one another and fighting over Emma. I would have liked to read a scene or two in their point-of-view of what their private conversations were like without Emma around… now that would be interesting!
Reborn was a great mix of romance, sadness, happiness, and the supernatural. I knew in my heart the way it had to end but wasn’t sure how the author would end the trilogy. I loved all these characters so much that I couldn’t bear for them to get hurt. I knew some how someone would get hurt, there would be goodbyes; I just didn’t know who. I also did not expect to love Garrett’s characters so much. While he does not play as big of a part in Reborn like he did in Allegiant, his character is extremely important. My heart only grew for him at the end of Reborn.
I truly love this series with all my heart. It’s a perfect mix of everything I love about reading with a great story, to amazing characters. Reborn had a great end to a great series.
I give Reborn (Guardian Trilogy #3) 4.5 Stars.
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September 6, 2014
To say I was saddened when I flipped to the last page of this epic story is an understatement. Slapped in the face with the words "The End". The finality of those words sink in and I am crushed! Mack tied up every lose end with a double knot and put a big fat bow around Emm and umm errh, you'll see..but a part of me still held out hope for another cliff hanger promising another book.
Still contemplating these characters well after finishing the book I know that this is one of those stories that will stay with me for a very long time. I am a sucker for a nice juicy love triangle but this was not just any love triangle with characters acting selfishly, driven by lust, leaving a trail of betrayed victims in its wake. Emma is simply a victim of tragic circumstance. She never asked for this and never breaks her rule of giving more of herself to one than the other.
Keeping in tune with the last books in the series, Mack delivers one shocking revelation after another. I was captivated and picked the book up several times a day, basically any chance I had I was reaching for my kindle even if only for a few minutes. I just had to know what happens next!
Okay now for the tuff stuff. I will be vague but some spoilers might sneak out. As I mentioned before, Mack tied up all the loose ends, answered all the..but about about this?, what about thats? And in the end went for the logical choice. Sending my choice on a different path. But love isn't always logical. Even though, I admit I was seduced over to option 2 several times but always found myself back rooting for my original choice. I guess I just felt a connection to both characters and found it hard to let go of the other even tho in my heart of hearts I knew it couldn't go on the way it was forever. At some point she had to choose and chose she did. Half of me is content with the way things panned out and the other half longs for the reverse. I guess this feeling of being torn in half is what grabbed me from somewhere within book one and still refuses to let go of me even after the book has ended but this feeling... I love it!
Sooo this series has come to an end but will I read more from this author? Hell, YES!
Still contemplating these characters well after finishing the book I know that this is one of those stories that will stay with me for a very long time. I am a sucker for a nice juicy love triangle but this was not just any love triangle with characters acting selfishly, driven by lust, leaving a trail of betrayed victims in its wake. Emma is simply a victim of tragic circumstance. She never asked for this and never breaks her rule of giving more of herself to one than the other.
Keeping in tune with the last books in the series, Mack delivers one shocking revelation after another. I was captivated and picked the book up several times a day, basically any chance I had I was reaching for my kindle even if only for a few minutes. I just had to know what happens next!
Okay now for the tuff stuff. I will be vague but some spoilers might sneak out. As I mentioned before, Mack tied up all the loose ends, answered all the..but about about this?, what about thats? And in the end went for the logical choice. Sending my choice on a different path. But love isn't always logical. Even though, I admit I was seduced over to option 2 several times but always found myself back rooting for my original choice. I guess I just felt a connection to both characters and found it hard to let go of the other even tho in my heart of hearts I knew it couldn't go on the way it was forever. At some point she had to choose and chose she did. Half of me is content with the way things panned out and the other half longs for the reverse. I guess this feeling of being torn in half is what grabbed me from somewhere within book one and still refuses to let go of me even after the book has ended but this feeling... I love it!
Sooo this series has come to an end but will I read more from this author? Hell, YES!
January 26, 2014
Reborn is the third and final installment in the Guardian Trilogy!
In this installment we pick up right where we left off. Emma is now trying to get back to the life she left behind and come to terms with her new "gift". But with most of her memories gone things aren't so easy. Especially when two boys are in love with you and you can't remember anything about them.
First there is Dane that hasn't left her side since being on the island. He takes care of her and makes her laugh. His attention drives her crazy but his kisses and his personality engulfs her with happiness. But she can't remember loving him.
There is also James. Who everyone tells her was the love of her life. And although she doesn't remember Emma knows that he is someone very spcial to her.
And if that isn't enough Emma must now face the next step in her life. She is Charmed and part of The Lavartus. The moment someone close to her is taken away she must learn to harness her knew "gifts" and fight to rescue and protect her loved ones.
Reborn is filled with wonderful moments as well as those that will make you tear up. The plus being that for a "Team Dane" fan this book gives us what we have always wanted. MORE DANE. The scenes between Emma and he are so cute and made me smile throughout. Since the beginning he has been patient with her and has given her the choice. His devotion and love for Emma is what made me adore his character.
For you "Team James" fans do not worry because they also have their moments as well. James and Emma learn to become comfortable around each other and to work together to bring back their friends.
We also meet new characters in Reborn and old ones turn up again! One being Garrett, who I as well as many others have come to adore. He was still his wonderful self and I will definitely miss reading about him the most.
And of course Emma choses her side. I wont go into that much but will say that things all work out.
So I hope you pick this up and enjoy it!
HAPPY READING!
In this installment we pick up right where we left off. Emma is now trying to get back to the life she left behind and come to terms with her new "gift". But with most of her memories gone things aren't so easy. Especially when two boys are in love with you and you can't remember anything about them.
First there is Dane that hasn't left her side since being on the island. He takes care of her and makes her laugh. His attention drives her crazy but his kisses and his personality engulfs her with happiness. But she can't remember loving him.
There is also James. Who everyone tells her was the love of her life. And although she doesn't remember Emma knows that he is someone very spcial to her.
And if that isn't enough Emma must now face the next step in her life. She is Charmed and part of The Lavartus. The moment someone close to her is taken away she must learn to harness her knew "gifts" and fight to rescue and protect her loved ones.
Reborn is filled with wonderful moments as well as those that will make you tear up. The plus being that for a "Team Dane" fan this book gives us what we have always wanted. MORE DANE. The scenes between Emma and he are so cute and made me smile throughout. Since the beginning he has been patient with her and has given her the choice. His devotion and love for Emma is what made me adore his character.
For you "Team James" fans do not worry because they also have their moments as well. James and Emma learn to become comfortable around each other and to work together to bring back their friends.
We also meet new characters in Reborn and old ones turn up again! One being Garrett, who I as well as many others have come to adore. He was still his wonderful self and I will definitely miss reading about him the most.
And of course Emma choses her side. I wont go into that much but will say that things all work out.
So I hope you pick this up and enjoy it!
HAPPY READING!
March 5, 2014
Reborn the last book in The Guardian Trilogy continues the story of Emma, James and Dane. When I first started reading the book I was surprised about what things that Emma is able to remember and what she isn't. Whether Erasure was used or just her subconscious trying to protect her from the traumatic events that have happened, I found the strength in Emma to try to put her life back together endearing. She was going to begin living her life on her terms.
After some of what happened to her was explained she still couldn't remember the two important men in her life James and Dane. She knew they had known each other in the past and there was a connection but she wasn't honestly sure of how close they had been or not.
Dane and James try to spark her memories of them as best they can. But what she will eventually learn is how her memories can come back to her but is she willing to take the step necessary to regain her memories or will it be too painful.
I couldn't put down the book because I wanted to find out what would happen with those Guardians and Allegiants left. I was looking forward to the outcome of the battle/s that would bring this war to an end if that was even possible. I wanted to find out who would carry on and who wouldn't.
I also wanted to find out if Emma would finally choose who she would be with James, Dane, neither or if there was someone else.
I recommend this book. But first Guardian and Allegiant should be read so you know the characters and the background for all the terms you may or may not be familiar with. Great reads!
After some of what happened to her was explained she still couldn't remember the two important men in her life James and Dane. She knew they had known each other in the past and there was a connection but she wasn't honestly sure of how close they had been or not.
Dane and James try to spark her memories of them as best they can. But what she will eventually learn is how her memories can come back to her but is she willing to take the step necessary to regain her memories or will it be too painful.
I couldn't put down the book because I wanted to find out what would happen with those Guardians and Allegiants left. I was looking forward to the outcome of the battle/s that would bring this war to an end if that was even possible. I wanted to find out who would carry on and who wouldn't.
I also wanted to find out if Emma would finally choose who she would be with James, Dane, neither or if there was someone else.
I recommend this book. But first Guardian and Allegiant should be read so you know the characters and the background for all the terms you may or may not be familiar with. Great reads!
September 30, 2014
Los últimos capítulos me han encantado.
También me gustó el que Emma no recordase nada (en un principio) o que pasase a ser un personaje activo y poderoso
Y bueno, que decir de Dane, simplemente perfecto y lo mejor del libro con diferencia.
Vamos, que yo quiero un Dane en mi vida (¿quién no?) ;)
También me gustó el que Emma no recordase nada (en un principio) o que pasase a ser un personaje activo y poderoso
Y bueno, que decir de Dane, simplemente perfecto y lo mejor del libro con diferencia.
Vamos, que yo quiero un Dane en mi vida (¿quién no?) ;)
June 19, 2016
I love Sara Mack! She is one of my top fave authors and I can't wait to see what else she comes up with. I was super excited to read this final book in the Guardian Trilogy and it didn't disappoint at all.
Reading the final book in any series is always bittersweet. You don't want it to end, but you are glad for closure at the same time. This series was no different. I pretty much loved the end of this book, but it is sad that we won't see more from these characters. I very much enjoyed the cast of this story. The characters all serve there purpose and play their roles nicely.
The love story throughout this trilogy has been a roller coaster to say the least. I thought it played out nicely and ended right. I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, so I won't say anymore.
My love of this series and author started with my winning a copy of Guardian and now I'm totally hooked. Thank you, Sara, for sharing this wonderful series and allowing me to be a reviewer and promoter for you! I cannot wait to read more from her. If you are a fan of YA paranormal, read this trilogy. It does not disappoint.
Reading the final book in any series is always bittersweet. You don't want it to end, but you are glad for closure at the same time. This series was no different. I pretty much loved the end of this book, but it is sad that we won't see more from these characters. I very much enjoyed the cast of this story. The characters all serve there purpose and play their roles nicely.
The love story throughout this trilogy has been a roller coaster to say the least. I thought it played out nicely and ended right. I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, so I won't say anymore.
My love of this series and author started with my winning a copy of Guardian and now I'm totally hooked. Thank you, Sara, for sharing this wonderful series and allowing me to be a reviewer and promoter for you! I cannot wait to read more from her. If you are a fan of YA paranormal, read this trilogy. It does not disappoint.
July 25, 2014
Tragedy struck and took the love of Emma's life. She can't erase the pain that consumes her heart. Her best friend Shel comes to visit to help her heal and it starts by visiting Jame's grave. Emma continues day by day and her heart is mending slowly but then all of a sudden she is hearing a familiar voice, the one she thought she would never hear again. Until the voice in her head turns out to be more...so much more...
I came across this trilogy sold as .99 a few days ago and it was it is story I that will consume your heart. This trilogy will bring not only the supernatural within but also a love triangle and different friendships.
Fair warning, first two books have major cliffys but great news is that all 3 books are out today! Meet the Charmed, Larvatus, Allegiants and the Guardians of The Guardian Trilogy!
I came across this trilogy sold as .99 a few days ago and it was it is story I that will consume your heart. This trilogy will bring not only the supernatural within but also a love triangle and different friendships.
Fair warning, first two books have major cliffys but great news is that all 3 books are out today! Meet the Charmed, Larvatus, Allegiants and the Guardians of The Guardian Trilogy!
January 30, 2016
This was the best book in the trilogy. As Emma struggles to regain her memories she discovers new things about herself. I loved that we get to know more about The Allegiant, The Larvatus and The Guardians.
This book was full of action, angst, suspense, and romance as Dane and James compete for Emma's love. Emma has new abilities that she has to learn to cope with. When the people she loves are threatened she uses her new abilities to save them.
Will Emma embrace her new abilities and learn to live a new life, will her memories return, and will she pick James or Dane?
I highly recommend this paranormal romance read. You will be invested in all of the characters.
I received a gift copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed for Kylie's Fiction Addiction.
This book was full of action, angst, suspense, and romance as Dane and James compete for Emma's love. Emma has new abilities that she has to learn to cope with. When the people she loves are threatened she uses her new abilities to save them.
Will Emma embrace her new abilities and learn to live a new life, will her memories return, and will she pick James or Dane?
I highly recommend this paranormal romance read. You will be invested in all of the characters.
I received a gift copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed for Kylie's Fiction Addiction.
December 9, 2018
Great trilogy
It’s hard to write anything with out giving away spoilers but this is a great YA trilogy and you should definitely pick it up if you are a fan of the genre.
It’s hard to write anything with out giving away spoilers but this is a great YA trilogy and you should definitely pick it up if you are a fan of the genre.
October 28, 2015
Reborn-
This was such an amazing end to one of the best series of books that I have ever read! I did not want it to be over, and was in a huge book funk for a few days. This is not a book you can just get over, you feel like you are a part of the book, you will fall in love with the character, you will laugh and you will cry. You will love it! If you’ve read the first 2 books, then you are probably not here to read these reviews because I would imagine you are already half way through this book haha! That’s how I was after the first couple of chapters of book 1!
If you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waiting for?!?!?? It. Is. AMAZING! 5+++ Stars!
This was such an amazing end to one of the best series of books that I have ever read! I did not want it to be over, and was in a huge book funk for a few days. This is not a book you can just get over, you feel like you are a part of the book, you will fall in love with the character, you will laugh and you will cry. You will love it! If you’ve read the first 2 books, then you are probably not here to read these reviews because I would imagine you are already half way through this book haha! That’s how I was after the first couple of chapters of book 1!
If you haven’t read this series yet, what are you waiting for?!?!?? It. Is. AMAZING! 5+++ Stars!
February 9, 2014
I'm gonna try and review this without spoilers, but its not going to be easy.
It was a wonderful story. Plenty of emotions. This story plays for the heart definitely. When I read the first book I was rooting for one character, by the end of the trilogy, My opinion had changed. Unanswered questions were answered and the ending was wrapped up very nicely. I thoroughly recommend Sara Mack's trilogy, and I promise you won't be disappointed from this very new author.
It was a wonderful story. Plenty of emotions. This story plays for the heart definitely. When I read the first book I was rooting for one character, by the end of the trilogy, My opinion had changed. Unanswered questions were answered and the ending was wrapped up very nicely. I thoroughly recommend Sara Mack's trilogy, and I promise you won't be disappointed from this very new author.
February 10, 2014
This is the finale book in this series so if you haven't read Guardianbk1 and Allegian bk2 read them first they are GREAT! This last book and conclusion of this series did not disappoint. In the normal Sara Mack way it was full of surprises, action, love, reckoning, and beginnings. I'm sad that it is over but excited to read whats next to be published by Sara. If you're looking for a paranormal about afterlife and angles this is a great one.
April 22, 2014
This is a hard one for me review. In my head, the progression of everything that happened made sense and everyone got their happy ending. I really loved that. In my heart, though, after the soul crushing, sob fest of the first one, I expected a different outcome. Don't get me wrong, I love this series and Sara. I just was expecting something different. I usually don't do that. At least not to the extent that I did with this one. I am very happy the way it ended.
August 12, 2016
That was a wonderful and satisfying ending! Though I wouldn’t mind some additional stories around the Guardians, Allegiant, and Larvatus in the future. I’ll need come back to this series in the future for a re-read, because I devoured all three books way too quickly trying to see how everything worked out. I’m looking forward to more from Sara Mack in the future.
March 8, 2015
Im not a writer, It hard for me to put into words just how amazing this series really is! I laughed, cried, and was left with such feeling :)
I have read many books since reading "The Guarding Trilogy" and I STILL miss them.
Its one of those books (trilogy) that never really leaves you!
Thank you Sara Mack
I have read many books since reading "The Guarding Trilogy" and I STILL miss them.
Its one of those books (trilogy) that never really leaves you!
Thank you Sara Mack
January 25, 2014
Holy emotional roller coaster! Sara you did it again, Reborn was all that I thought it would be and more. Was a little shocked at the demise of a key character, but all I can say is TEAM DANE! Add to your TBR!
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February 18, 2015Perfect Ending
I am very pleased with how this trilogy ended and feel that it couldn't have gone any other way. Sara stayed true to her characters and the story and didn't pull punches, but still was able to give a happily ever after.
I am very pleased with how this trilogy ended and feel that it couldn't have gone any other way. Sara stayed true to her characters and the story and didn't pull punches, but still was able to give a happily ever after.
February 2, 2014
I'm so sad there are no more of this trilogy, I loved reading this and it is one of my favorite books now. I really hope Sara Mack writes more because I will surely read whatever she writes!
July 13, 2014
I just finished this third book in the trilogy and Sara Mack didn't disappoint. This is an amazing trilogy by a new author. I hope the world takes notice. I miss all the characters already.
August 9, 2014
A perfect ending to a trilogy. This book had me laughing at times and then I found myself crying at other times. It was a very good book.
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