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Every Move
Rachel Watts is suffering from recurring nightmares about her near-death experience in London. She just wants to forget the whole ordeal, but her boyfriend, James Mycroft, is obsessed with piecing the puzzle together and anticipating the next move of the mysterious Mr Wild - his own personal Moriarty.
So when Rachel's brother, Mike, suggests a trip back to their old home in Five Mile, Rachel can't wait to get away. Unfortunately it's not the quiet weekend she was hoping for with the unexpected company of Mike's old school buddy, the wildly unreliable Harris Derwent.
Things get worse for Rachel when Harris returns to Melbourne with them - but could Harris be the only person who can help her move forward? Then a series of murders suggests that Mr Wild is still hot on their tails and that Mycroft has something Wild wants - something Wild is prepared to kill for.
Can Watts and Mycroft stay one step ahead of the smartest of all criminal masterminds? The stage is set for a showdown of legendary proportions.
Praise for Every Breath: A smart, contemporary take on a timely classic that is sure to please Sherlock aficionados of all ages. - Kirkus Reviews
So when Rachel's brother, Mike, suggests a trip back to their old home in Five Mile, Rachel can't wait to get away. Unfortunately it's not the quiet weekend she was hoping for with the unexpected company of Mike's old school buddy, the wildly unreliable Harris Derwent.
Things get worse for Rachel when Harris returns to Melbourne with them - but could Harris be the only person who can help her move forward? Then a series of murders suggests that Mr Wild is still hot on their tails and that Mycroft has something Wild wants - something Wild is prepared to kill for.
Can Watts and Mycroft stay one step ahead of the smartest of all criminal masterminds? The stage is set for a showdown of legendary proportions.
Praise for Every Breath: A smart, contemporary take on a timely classic that is sure to please Sherlock aficionados of all ages. - Kirkus Reviews
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2016
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About the author
Ellie Marney
17 books1,270 followersEllie Marney is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author of thrillers for teens and adults. Her titles include the New York Times bestseller None Shall Sleep, the Kirkus-starred sequel, Some Shall Break, and the electrifying finale All Shall Mourn. Ellie's other titles include ARA Historical Novel Prize-nominated The Killing Code and Australian library favorite Every Breath. Her debut adult thriller No One Is Safe is arriving 10th February 2026.
Ellie has spent a lifetime researching in mortuaries, talking to autopsy specialists, and asking former spies how to make explosives from household items - now she lives quite sedately in south-eastern Australia with her family. Find sign-ups for her newsletter, The Black Hand, at her website, and catch her @elliemarney or @elliemarneyauthor on socials.
Ellie has spent a lifetime researching in mortuaries, talking to autopsy specialists, and asking former spies how to make explosives from household items - now she lives quite sedately in south-eastern Australia with her family. Find sign-ups for her newsletter, The Black Hand, at her website, and catch her @elliemarney or @elliemarneyauthor on socials.
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March 29, 2015
The first two books in this series were fantastic. I truly loved the writing, the setting, the story, the characters and the relationship between Rachel and Mycroft. Wattscroft stole my heart. I completely believed in their relationship and honestly thought that they were meant to be. I unfortunately no longer believe that AT ALL.
I'm still so heartbroken.
I'm still so heartbroken.
lost-interest-stopped-series
January 30, 2016***At this point, I don't think I'll be reading the book. I've had some distance after the initial surge of reviews and hearing about certain things, but to this day it still makes me sick thinking about what happens. Not gonna do that to myself as a reader, nor am I going to stand for it, to be honest. If I'm being overly sensitive, well, that's just me. Maybe some time down the line I'll change my mind. Mycroft - I love you, and I'm sorry, but I just can't.
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There's no end in sight to my spiraling.
^No joke.
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There's no end in sight to my spiraling.
^No joke.
March 6, 2017
My love for this series is complete. Of course being incredibly impatient about series books, I ordered my copy of Every Move from Australia on its release day there and then waited with baited breath for it to arrive in my mailbox… it only took about 2.5 weeks. Amazingly I survived.
I will try not to spoil a single thing about this book since it is the final installment, but I will say that I absolutely adored everything about it. I know, I know. There are going to be some people who are going to be mad about a few things…
So, about this other boy. Harris Derwent is an old family friend who has come back to Melbourne with her and Mike and he actually works with Rachel on some self-defense techniques and really helps her get her confidence back. I found myself really enjoying his story… I think I heard that he’s going to have his own book and this makes me incredibly happy. It will be nice to see where his life goes from here.
The story itself is exactly what I had hoped for in a conclusion. The mystery and suspense around who Mr. Wild is and Mycroft’s parent’s death was excellently done and riveting. Marney keeps the pace of the story moving quickly and It’s full of action.
There is of course the romance and the reconnecting between James & Rachel, and I’m not exaggerating when I say SWOON.
“Come here,” he says softly.
He takes my hand and steps towards the wall, puts his back to it. He drops my hand once I’m standing in front of him.
“Kiss me again.” His voice is so low and rough that I melt a little.
I blink at him. “And you’re just going to stand there?”
“Yes.”
My lips quirk up. “So… why the wall? Is that some sort of – “
“It’s been a while,” he says. “I don’t know how my legs will go.”
I MEAN SERIOUSLY.
I adore this boy so much. His struggle with needing to find out what happened to his parents yet, his desire to shelter and keep Rachel safe is just the best. And just seeing how the loss of his parents has affected him in ways he hasn’t fully realized yet was heartbreaking.
But I think that my favorite part was Rachel’s story… to see her growth from book 1 to where she is now was truly gratifying. I loved that when she returned to Five Mile, she had all these amazing memories but was able to see how her life has changed for the better since leaving. I really enjoyed seeing her reconnect with her mom and of course loved seeing the strength her character grew into.
If you haven’t picked up this series, please make a point to do so. This series is definitely at the top of my all-time favorites list and while I’m sad to see it come to an end, I’m excited to see what Marney has in the works!
I will try not to spoil a single thing about this book since it is the final installment, but I will say that I absolutely adored everything about it. I know, I know. There are going to be some people who are going to be mad about a few things…
So, about this other boy. Harris Derwent is an old family friend who has come back to Melbourne with her and Mike and he actually works with Rachel on some self-defense techniques and really helps her get her confidence back. I found myself really enjoying his story… I think I heard that he’s going to have his own book and this makes me incredibly happy. It will be nice to see where his life goes from here.
The story itself is exactly what I had hoped for in a conclusion. The mystery and suspense around who Mr. Wild is and Mycroft’s parent’s death was excellently done and riveting. Marney keeps the pace of the story moving quickly and It’s full of action.
There is of course the romance and the reconnecting between James & Rachel, and I’m not exaggerating when I say SWOON.
“Come here,” he says softly.
He takes my hand and steps towards the wall, puts his back to it. He drops my hand once I’m standing in front of him.
“Kiss me again.” His voice is so low and rough that I melt a little.
I blink at him. “And you’re just going to stand there?”
“Yes.”
My lips quirk up. “So… why the wall? Is that some sort of – “
“It’s been a while,” he says. “I don’t know how my legs will go.”
I MEAN SERIOUSLY.
I adore this boy so much. His struggle with needing to find out what happened to his parents yet, his desire to shelter and keep Rachel safe is just the best. And just seeing how the loss of his parents has affected him in ways he hasn’t fully realized yet was heartbreaking.
But I think that my favorite part was Rachel’s story… to see her growth from book 1 to where she is now was truly gratifying. I loved that when she returned to Five Mile, she had all these amazing memories but was able to see how her life has changed for the better since leaving. I really enjoyed seeing her reconnect with her mom and of course loved seeing the strength her character grew into.
If you haven’t picked up this series, please make a point to do so. This series is definitely at the top of my all-time favorites list and while I’m sad to see it come to an end, I’m excited to see what Marney has in the works!
June 30, 2017
I put off reading this final book for ages, and I don't even know why. It definitely wasn't because of the purported love triangle. I can deal with that because I trust Ellie Marney enough as an author not to completely alienate her readership...and we are ALL #Wattscroft shippers, after all. And after reading the book, I think rumors of a love triangle were grossly exaggerated. It was never an issue, though with everything that Mycroft has gotten Rachel caught up in over the course of this series, it's only fair that she's a little confused in this book. I do have to admit, I found aspects of this finale a tad predictable, but it was still a crazy, thrilling ride, despite that. And I am super excited to read Harris' book in a couple of months. I really enjoyed the addition of his character and can't wait to see where his story takes us. ;)
March 3, 2017
Immediately after finishing Every Word, I jumped into Every Move because I was so impatient to be reunited with Rachel and Mycroft. What a ride this book was! By the end, I was left feeling very happy with the turn of events, but also overwhelmingly sad because I realized this was the end of my journey with two of my favorite characters of all-time. Despite my sadness though, there’s no denying that Ellie Marney did an incredible job at wrapping up Rachel and Mycroft’s story.
To her, death is all about grieving and lamentation. How can I explain that to Mycroft, and Professor Walsh, and other scientists like them, a human body is the house of the spirit, a puzzle but also an answer?
After the events of the previous book, things are tense with Rachel. She’s suffering from recurring nightmares as a result of PTSD. I’ve always loved Rachel, but here I just felt so sad for her and for what she was going through. I wanted to give her a giant hug and wanted nothing more than for her to heal. It’s not an easy journey and Rachel struggled every step of the way, but while it certainly crushed my heart to watch her suffer, I appreciated that Ellie Marney portrayed her PTSD with rawness and realism. Rachel has undergone a lot of growth since the first book. She has gotten over her homesickness and has grown into a brave and independent young woman. She’s a loveable heroine and you will love how far she’s come through the series. Truly, the exceptional character development and maturity are one of the best parts about this series.
It’s Mycroft – it’s always been Mycroft. Forget stress-filled talks: we’ll work it out somehow. But right now, my god, I want to feel his arms around me more than anything.
I love how family dynamics is a huge part of this series. Rachel’s brother, Mike, especially played a crucial role in her growth and her healing in this book. I’ve liked Mike since the beginning, but I grew to respect him much more in this installment. The way he is always just there for Rachel warms my heart. Rachel and her mother’s relationship was quite strained. Ugly words were exchanged between them and it was sad seeing the two of them so angry at each other, but I also appreciated how complexly this mother-daughter relationship was explored. I loved that Rachel’s mom was so present in her life and wanted to know what was going on, a behavior that’s usually lacking when it comes to parents in YA. We’re also introduced to a new character here, Harris, who is Mike’s best friend from Rachel’s old town. I was warned that he was a contender for Rachel’s heart here and that it was a love triangle, but I respectfully disagree. While Harris might have been interested in her, Rachel was clear about who she loved and who she wanted to be with, and she never wavered. Honestly, Harris stood no chance. I liked Harris and how he helped Rachel in small ways to overcome her PTSD, by teaching her to defend herself. For me, Harris just showed that you don’t always need your love interest to save you – a friend can do the very same.
“Come here,” he says softly. He takes my hand and steps towards the wall, puts his back to it. He drops my hand once I’m standing in front of him.
“Kiss me again.” His voice is so low and rough that I melt a little. I blink at him. “And you’re just going to stand there?”
“Yes.”
My lips quirk up. “So… why the wall? Is that some sort of –”
“It’s been a while,” he says. “I don’t know how my legs will go.”
Mycroft was as wonderfully heartbreaking as ever. This boy just brings out so many feelings in me. In Every Move, he was struggling with his desire to know more about his parents’ death and wanting to keep Rachel safe from every danger his investigation would cause. Mycroft was as reckless as ever, but he has also grown throughout the series to accept help from higher parties. I love how considerate he has become. Ellie Marney understands the human psyche like no other, and that truly reveals itself through her depiction of Mycroft. With Moriarty playing a huge role in Every Move, the story was more intense than ever and at the same time, it solidified the romance between Mycroft and Rachel. They share this bond that no force can break. They are emotional, passionate and just perfect complements of each other. My favorite part of their relationship is how allow each other the space to grow, but also inadvertently make each other better by being together. As with the previous books, the kisses (and more!) were swoony, intense and just beautifully written. They are a terrific couple, one of those that will stay in my heart forever.
“You haven’t figured it out yet, have you, Watts?” He looks at me, and his eyes are a tempting ultramarine beneath his thick brows. “If you’re nearby, I know exactly what you’re doing at any given moment. It’s my superpower.”
Why do I have to say goodbye? I’m sad that Rachel and Mycroft’s story has come to an end, but I’m also thrilled with the way their story ended. The Every series is not to be missed. The characters are great, the story lines are intense and suspenseful, and the relationships are the cherry on the cake. Basically, every aspect of this series is fabulous.
February 25, 2015
‘Every Move’ is the third and final book in Ellie Marney’s ‘Every’ mystery YA series.
I didn’t want to read this book – not because I wasn’t excited for it, and I certainly wanted to catch up with James Mycroft again … No, I didn’t want to read this book because I knew it was the last we’d be reading of Mycroft and Rachel Watts, and I didn’t want their adventures to end. But, it was Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote; 'What object is served by this circle of misery and violence and fear? It must tend to some end, or else our universe is ruled by chance, which is unthinkable.' And I suppose after all that Mycroft and Watts have been through in this series, they deserve a rest now, huh?
Certainly, ‘Every Move’ is set deep in the aftermath of second book ‘Every Word’, and the horrifying London events that see Watts and Mycroft now distant and uncommunicative. Rachel in particular is suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the form of nightmares, sleepless nights and a new, frightening awareness of the world around her and the danger she and Mycroft have found themselves in. Adding to Rachel’s woes are the fallout from her London trip with her family – her mother in particular is expressing her fear for Rachel’s safety through anger and hurt, not entirely without justification … but it’s taken so much of a toll on Rachel, that her brother Mike drives them out of the city and back to their country home in Five Mile for a reprieve.
It is while home in Five Mile that Rachel and Mike catch up with one of his old friends, one Harris Derwent whom Rachel describes as; ‘sun-bleached, Driza-Bone-wearing, dickhead, tearaway.’ Harris wants to follow in the Watts’ footsteps and get out of Five Mile, so Mike offers him a lift into the city and their spare couch to crash on, much to Rachel’s dismay.
Meanwhile, Mycroft is following new leads, based on evidence gathered while in London – these threads will take him dangerously close to finding out who killed his parents, and why – but at what cost to him and Rachel?
I’ve got to say, this book is high-adrenaline and high-emotion. There’s a lot that needs hashing out – particularly between Watts and Mycroft, Rachel and her family – and while no stone is left unturned, Marney isn’t afraid to break reader’s hearts and leave them gasping with every page-turn. I don’t feel like I can say a hell of a lot about the nuts and bolts of the story, except the pacing is exquisite and the whodunit marvellous … the end will leave your heart racing and mind reeling.
But onto the really good stuff that drove this series – the characters – and I’m thrilled to say that Watts and Mycroft don’t disappoint. The characters we first met back in 2013 feel like they’ve come full-circle in this finale, and Marney really does give them room to shine and reflect on their past adventures and ramifications of those adventures. I particularly appreciated that Rachel is given time to grapple with her PTSD following the events of London, and Marney really does explore it with infinite patience and compassion.
Mycroft and Watts’ romance has always been such a tender counterpoint to the oftentimes brutal crime-thriller aspect of the series, and I was delighted to find that their last dance is a damn good one for the emotional outpourings;
‘Covalent bonds are a type of molecular bond formed by the sharing of a pair of electrons between adjacent atoms,’ I recite.
‘Yes! Covalent bonds are about the strongest molecular bonds in biochemistry, right? So you’ve got this molecule, it’s very strongly bonded ….’
Mycroft is close enough now that I can feel the warmth of him through his white shirt. He slips one of his hands into one of mine, and holds our joined hands high. Our fingers twine together, and some of the heat in his palm radiates out into my body. My stomach starts to do gravity-defying things again, and my cheeks flame.
His voice has gone low. ‘But then the molecule comes into interaction with other molecules, where it can be affected by something called dispersion forces …’
‘Dispersion forces. Uh-huh.’ My heart is hammering.
‘… also called London forces.’
‘You’re shitting me.’
And while this was an end, there was one new addition to ‘Every Move’ that bought a surprising freshness to the finale – in the form of new character Harris Derwent. He’s a tough bloke on the outside, but with an all-too believable back-story that had me thoroughly in his corner. And while he is coming to this series literally at the eleventh hour, I couldn’t help but feel like we haven’t seen the last of him either … at least I hope so.
I’ve loved this series from the start, and I’m so happy to see that it’s gone on to enjoy great success overseas. It introduced us to a fantastic new voice in Aussie YA, and even though I’m sad to see the last of Watts and (especially that delicious) Mycroft, I can’t wait to see what else Ellie Marney has in store for us.
While this series started out as the perfect read for fans of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, it quickly became a must-read in its own right as a gutsy and exhilarating crime-thriller for readers young and old.
I didn’t want to read this book – not because I wasn’t excited for it, and I certainly wanted to catch up with James Mycroft again … No, I didn’t want to read this book because I knew it was the last we’d be reading of Mycroft and Rachel Watts, and I didn’t want their adventures to end. But, it was Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote; 'What object is served by this circle of misery and violence and fear? It must tend to some end, or else our universe is ruled by chance, which is unthinkable.' And I suppose after all that Mycroft and Watts have been through in this series, they deserve a rest now, huh?
Certainly, ‘Every Move’ is set deep in the aftermath of second book ‘Every Word’, and the horrifying London events that see Watts and Mycroft now distant and uncommunicative. Rachel in particular is suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the form of nightmares, sleepless nights and a new, frightening awareness of the world around her and the danger she and Mycroft have found themselves in. Adding to Rachel’s woes are the fallout from her London trip with her family – her mother in particular is expressing her fear for Rachel’s safety through anger and hurt, not entirely without justification … but it’s taken so much of a toll on Rachel, that her brother Mike drives them out of the city and back to their country home in Five Mile for a reprieve.
It is while home in Five Mile that Rachel and Mike catch up with one of his old friends, one Harris Derwent whom Rachel describes as; ‘sun-bleached, Driza-Bone-wearing, dickhead, tearaway.’ Harris wants to follow in the Watts’ footsteps and get out of Five Mile, so Mike offers him a lift into the city and their spare couch to crash on, much to Rachel’s dismay.
Meanwhile, Mycroft is following new leads, based on evidence gathered while in London – these threads will take him dangerously close to finding out who killed his parents, and why – but at what cost to him and Rachel?
I’ve got to say, this book is high-adrenaline and high-emotion. There’s a lot that needs hashing out – particularly between Watts and Mycroft, Rachel and her family – and while no stone is left unturned, Marney isn’t afraid to break reader’s hearts and leave them gasping with every page-turn. I don’t feel like I can say a hell of a lot about the nuts and bolts of the story, except the pacing is exquisite and the whodunit marvellous … the end will leave your heart racing and mind reeling.
But onto the really good stuff that drove this series – the characters – and I’m thrilled to say that Watts and Mycroft don’t disappoint. The characters we first met back in 2013 feel like they’ve come full-circle in this finale, and Marney really does give them room to shine and reflect on their past adventures and ramifications of those adventures. I particularly appreciated that Rachel is given time to grapple with her PTSD following the events of London, and Marney really does explore it with infinite patience and compassion.
Mycroft and Watts’ romance has always been such a tender counterpoint to the oftentimes brutal crime-thriller aspect of the series, and I was delighted to find that their last dance is a damn good one for the emotional outpourings;
‘Covalent bonds are a type of molecular bond formed by the sharing of a pair of electrons between adjacent atoms,’ I recite.
‘Yes! Covalent bonds are about the strongest molecular bonds in biochemistry, right? So you’ve got this molecule, it’s very strongly bonded ….’
Mycroft is close enough now that I can feel the warmth of him through his white shirt. He slips one of his hands into one of mine, and holds our joined hands high. Our fingers twine together, and some of the heat in his palm radiates out into my body. My stomach starts to do gravity-defying things again, and my cheeks flame.
His voice has gone low. ‘But then the molecule comes into interaction with other molecules, where it can be affected by something called dispersion forces …’
‘Dispersion forces. Uh-huh.’ My heart is hammering.
‘… also called London forces.’
‘You’re shitting me.’
And while this was an end, there was one new addition to ‘Every Move’ that bought a surprising freshness to the finale – in the form of new character Harris Derwent. He’s a tough bloke on the outside, but with an all-too believable back-story that had me thoroughly in his corner. And while he is coming to this series literally at the eleventh hour, I couldn’t help but feel like we haven’t seen the last of him either … at least I hope so.
I’ve loved this series from the start, and I’m so happy to see that it’s gone on to enjoy great success overseas. It introduced us to a fantastic new voice in Aussie YA, and even though I’m sad to see the last of Watts and (especially that delicious) Mycroft, I can’t wait to see what else Ellie Marney has in store for us.
While this series started out as the perfect read for fans of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, it quickly became a must-read in its own right as a gutsy and exhilarating crime-thriller for readers young and old.
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July 7, 2017Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Angsty Stock Photo
BFF Charm: Heck Yes
Swoonworthy Scale: 9
Talky Talk: Mind Movie + G’day, Mate
Bonus Factor: The Country
Anti-Bonus Factor: TEABS
Relationship Status: Longtime Love
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Cover Story: Angsty Stock Photo
BFF Charm: Heck Yes
Swoonworthy Scale: 9
Talky Talk: Mind Movie + G’day, Mate
Bonus Factor: The Country
Anti-Bonus Factor: TEABS
Relationship Status: Longtime Love
Read the full book report here.
June 16, 2019
Trigger warnings: violence, murder, PTSD, gun violence, serious physical injury to a family member, serious physical injury to a friend, explosions.
16/6/2019
This time around, I'm bumping it up to 5 stars purely because the love triangle aspects of things bother me far less now that No Limits is out. But everything else I said in the past stands.
19/3/2016
I stand by everything I said last time. Amazing book is amazing.
25/2/2015
4.5 stars.
I've been waiting for this book with baited breath since I finished Every Word last month. And it was well and truly worth the wait. I woke up this morning to a delightful "your preorder is now available for download" email from Amazon, and proceed to devour it in the space of a couple of hours. I'm going to continue with my pro/con list reviews, because THOUGHTS ARE HARD.
Pros:
- WATTSCROFT 5EVA.
- Rachel's got a major case of PTSD following the events of London, and it was fabulously portrayed.
- Oh God, the Mycroft feels. When he finally breaks down about his parents, I may have cried.
- Harris. He's a pretty fabulous character. I was hesitant at first because RACHEL STOP TALKING TO THE BOY WHO ISN'T MYCROFT, but I ended up really loving his character.
- Mai continuing to be the bestest friend of ever. I adore her.
- Once again, the diversity. This time around, we learn that one of the past recurring characters is gay and in a long term relationship, and it's not even worthy of a "Whoa, I had no idea".
- The tie-ins to Sherlock Holmes, complete with quotes. It was a nice touch.
- Rachel's relationship with her mum. It's understandable that it would be rocky after she disappeared half way across the world, and it was nice to see that rockiness progress towards reconciliation.
- Small town Australia. I spent a couple of months up in the Mallee when I was in undergrad doing archaeology fieldwork, and the one-pub-town-where-everyone-knows-each-other's-business was really well done. I also loved seeing Rachel's romanticised version of Five Mile contrasting with Harris' get-me-out-of-here version.
- Mycroft staring at the stars. Not only is it adorable, but it's totally understandable. I never fail to be blown away by the stars in rural Australia. Never. (The only time I've seen more spectacular stars was when I was hiking the Inca Trail)
- Excessive use of Mycroft's first name. It gave me a lot of feels. Because it's like all the barriers have been broken down between them, and he's finally let Rachel know the true James Mycroft.
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Cons:
- IT'S OVER I DON'T WANT IT TO BE OVER I DEMAND MORE IMMEDIATELY.
- I get why she did it, but Rachel once again going off without telling her parents where she's going (especially given what had just happened) bugged me a little. I know how parents would react under the circumstances and that it would grind the story to a halt, but the whole time I was reading the part where they're leaving Melbourne, I was like "GIRL. NO. STOP."
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- I feel like the action took a front seat here. Which is totally understandable in trying to wrap up so many different threads. But there were moments when I feel like there was so much action and tension and stress that I ended up focusing more on that than the fact that it was happening to these characters that I love so much, which somehow stripped a little of the impact away. But honestly, this is *MY* problem more than a problem with the book.
- Mycroft continues to be a smoker. I would have loved to see Rachel make a comment about how it was like kissing a dirty ashtray, because LOL.
But really, all the cons (except that first one. GIVE ME MORE IMMEDIATELY, MARNEY) are relatively minor things, and I loved every second of this.
16/6/2019
This time around, I'm bumping it up to 5 stars purely because the love triangle aspects of things bother me far less now that No Limits is out. But everything else I said in the past stands.
19/3/2016
I stand by everything I said last time. Amazing book is amazing.
25/2/2015
4.5 stars.
I've been waiting for this book with baited breath since I finished Every Word last month. And it was well and truly worth the wait. I woke up this morning to a delightful "your preorder is now available for download" email from Amazon, and proceed to devour it in the space of a couple of hours. I'm going to continue with my pro/con list reviews, because THOUGHTS ARE HARD.
Pros:
- WATTSCROFT 5EVA.
- Rachel's got a major case of PTSD following the events of London, and it was fabulously portrayed.
- Oh God, the Mycroft feels. When he finally breaks down about his parents, I may have cried.
- Harris. He's a pretty fabulous character. I was hesitant at first because RACHEL STOP TALKING TO THE BOY WHO ISN'T MYCROFT, but I ended up really loving his character.
- Mai continuing to be the bestest friend of ever. I adore her.
- Once again, the diversity. This time around, we learn that one of the past recurring characters is gay and in a long term relationship, and it's not even worthy of a "Whoa, I had no idea".
- The tie-ins to Sherlock Holmes, complete with quotes. It was a nice touch.
- Rachel's relationship with her mum. It's understandable that it would be rocky after she disappeared half way across the world, and it was nice to see that rockiness progress towards reconciliation.
- Small town Australia. I spent a couple of months up in the Mallee when I was in undergrad doing archaeology fieldwork, and the one-pub-town-where-everyone-knows-each-other's-business was really well done. I also loved seeing Rachel's romanticised version of Five Mile contrasting with Harris' get-me-out-of-here version.
- Mycroft staring at the stars. Not only is it adorable, but it's totally understandable. I never fail to be blown away by the stars in rural Australia. Never. (The only time I've seen more spectacular stars was when I was hiking the Inca Trail)
- Excessive use of Mycroft's first name. It gave me a lot of feels. Because it's like all the barriers have been broken down between them, and he's finally let Rachel know the true James Mycroft.
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Cons:
- IT'S OVER I DON'T WANT IT TO BE OVER I DEMAND MORE IMMEDIATELY.
- I get why she did it, but Rachel once again going off without telling her parents where she's going (especially given what had just happened) bugged me a little. I know how parents would react under the circumstances and that it would grind the story to a halt, but the whole time I was reading the part where they're leaving Melbourne, I was like "GIRL. NO. STOP."
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- I feel like the action took a front seat here. Which is totally understandable in trying to wrap up so many different threads. But there were moments when I feel like there was so much action and tension and stress that I ended up focusing more on that than the fact that it was happening to these characters that I love so much, which somehow stripped a little of the impact away. But honestly, this is *MY* problem more than a problem with the book.
- Mycroft continues to be a smoker. I would have loved to see Rachel make a comment about how it was like kissing a dirty ashtray, because LOL.
But really, all the cons (except that first one. GIVE ME MORE IMMEDIATELY, MARNEY) are relatively minor things, and I loved every second of this.
July 17, 2022
While I'm awarding this the same as the rest of the series, I'll admit it's not my favourite of the series. Maybe because it's new content for me, maybe I need to stew on it a little longer, but.. I also think it's kind of typical. The big finales, when they come with confrontations with the Big Bad, don't always live up. And I think there's a little bit of that here, too.
On the whole, though? Marney once again does not pull punches. There were some twisted bits that Watts and Mycroft had to endure. There were moments of utter heartbreak. Detailed spirals of trauma. And some romance angst. Just a little. But with a few exceptions -- Mycroft's breakdown scene, Watts' nightmares -- I did feel a little removed from it all.
Maybe I just didn't feel the connection of the whole why behind everything. Maybe I read this too fast. Maybe I need to reread it to appreciate all the pieces of the puzzle. I just don't know.
But the characters themselves, even the secondary ones -- and a new one, or two -- were so great. For me, they've carried this series all along and they've never disappointed.
So, yeah, I realize this is probably coming across as a bit of a downer review, especially for a four star, but I did really enjoy it. And now I see where the fourth book comes into play, and why, and I'm curious to see where that goes. Onwards!
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This review can also be found at A Take From Two Cities.
On the whole, though? Marney once again does not pull punches. There were some twisted bits that Watts and Mycroft had to endure. There were moments of utter heartbreak. Detailed spirals of trauma. And some romance angst. Just a little. But with a few exceptions -- Mycroft's breakdown scene, Watts' nightmares -- I did feel a little removed from it all.
Maybe I just didn't feel the connection of the whole why behind everything. Maybe I read this too fast. Maybe I need to reread it to appreciate all the pieces of the puzzle. I just don't know.
But the characters themselves, even the secondary ones -- and a new one, or two -- were so great. For me, they've carried this series all along and they've never disappointed.
So, yeah, I realize this is probably coming across as a bit of a downer review, especially for a four star, but I did really enjoy it. And now I see where the fourth book comes into play, and why, and I'm curious to see where that goes. Onwards!
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This review can also be found at A Take From Two Cities.
May 27, 2016
Oh boy, I love this series and Every Move is a masterful finale. Rachel and James sizzle on the page. Harris is an utterly delicious addition and the showdown with the mysterious Mr Wild is cinematic and heartpounding. Marney never fails to hold my attention both in her lyrical prose and crackling dialogue. I will basically read anything she writes ever.
March 13, 2017
My review on Every Move https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk6mABi... :)
July 18, 2018
We had hints of a love triangle and this but it didn't matter because I still really enjoyed it. The love triangles wasn't needed but it did add some drama into the mix.
March 18, 2017
A copy of this novel was provided by Allen and Unwin for review.
I really enjoyed Every Move. Probably not quite as much as Every Word, but more than Every Breath.
One of the reasons why I didn’t enjoy this book as much as Every Word is because of two things. The first is the absence of Mycroft in the ~first half of the novel. I mean, I get that they were having problems, or whatever, but I felt that his absence wasn’t really explained very well, and was used as a plot device for Harris to enter. Which brings me to my second reason: the semi-love triangle between Harris, Rachel, and Mycroft. Harris was introduced as a total doucheball that Rachel apparently hated everything about. And then a few chapters later she was ogling his muscles and turning to jelly in his arms. This pissed me off, because Rachel has always been 100% and totally, completely in love with Mycroft. And then just because he’s not there she’s turned on by and making eyes at this Harris guy? So not keen on that. At all.
I did like the high stakes in this novel. If you thought they were high in Every Word, they get even higher in Every Move. There’s shooting and bombs and guns and action, action, action all 'round. It’s pretty awesome because it has you very worried for every character involved in each of the action scenes.
You do finally get to meet Mr. Wild, and I must say I guessed the shit outta his identity. Also: Rachel sends an email to his work address with the word “fuck” in it, which totally would not get through. I mean, I guess that’s why we have poetic license. But my mum works with government, and if even the most tame of swears is included, it gets bounced. So that was a bit unbelievable, but I was pretty much willing to let it go.
Aside from my annoyance at his role in the love triangle, I actually liked Harris. He was very protective, and heroic, and I must say that I am looking forward to Marney’s next book which features him! I think he has a lot to overcome and come to terms with, and he needs a girlfriend that isn’t taken (by the most gorgeous boy ever).
The most gorgeous boy ever, of course, being Mycroft. I adore this boy to pieces, and I am not kidding when I say I would totally make him real if I could. He’s just freaking darling, and tortured, and loves Rachel so much (*hisses at Rachel swooning over Harris when Mycroft was gone*). Which I think is made really apparent in this book, even more so than the others. Which I think is saying a lot because the depth of Mycroft’s feelings for Rachel were explored pretty well in Every Word.
Rachel grew quite a lot as a character in Every Move, from going to the girl who didn’t know how to fight a guy in Every Word to being a total badass in this one. She learns self defence from Harris, and I appreciated her taking the initiative to do this. I mean, when shit goes down, you have to learn how to deal with the shit. Which she did. We also witness her reaction to the events that occurred in Every Word, and how difficult it is for her. I really appreciated this, because I think all too often in YA heroines go through life changing and terrifying things and bounce back as if it was nothing. So watching Rachel struggle, but then also having the strength to overcome her pain was a real highlight of this novel.
I have to quickly mention the sexy times because holy shit they were totally sexy and steamy and just yes.
We really get to see how much Rachel loves and depends on her brother, and how supportive he is of her, and everything she was going through. Rachel’s parents didn’t play a huge role, but there was still development between them and Rachel. We also got to see the relationship between Mycroft and his aunt grow, which I am so happy about because that boy needs more love (IF YOU HAVE ME, MYCROFT, YOU’LL NEVER WANT FOR LOVE).
Overall, I was very pleased with Every Move as an ending to the Every trilogy. Although I must say I am sad to say goodbye to these characters, and I really hope we get some short stories, or cameos, or SOMETHING to appease us. THIS CAN’T BE ALL THERE IS OF MYCROFT. *gross sobbing*
Signing off before I stop making sense.
© 2015, Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternity . All rights reserved.
I really enjoyed Every Move. Probably not quite as much as Every Word, but more than Every Breath.
One of the reasons why I didn’t enjoy this book as much as Every Word is because of two things. The first is the absence of Mycroft in the ~first half of the novel. I mean, I get that they were having problems, or whatever, but I felt that his absence wasn’t really explained very well, and was used as a plot device for Harris to enter. Which brings me to my second reason: the semi-love triangle between Harris, Rachel, and Mycroft. Harris was introduced as a total doucheball that Rachel apparently hated everything about. And then a few chapters later she was ogling his muscles and turning to jelly in his arms. This pissed me off, because Rachel has always been 100% and totally, completely in love with Mycroft. And then just because he’s not there she’s turned on by and making eyes at this Harris guy? So not keen on that. At all.
I did like the high stakes in this novel. If you thought they were high in Every Word, they get even higher in Every Move. There’s shooting and bombs and guns and action, action, action all 'round. It’s pretty awesome because it has you very worried for every character involved in each of the action scenes.
You do finally get to meet Mr. Wild, and I must say I guessed the shit outta his identity. Also: Rachel sends an email to his work address with the word “fuck” in it, which totally would not get through. I mean, I guess that’s why we have poetic license. But my mum works with government, and if even the most tame of swears is included, it gets bounced. So that was a bit unbelievable, but I was pretty much willing to let it go.
Aside from my annoyance at his role in the love triangle, I actually liked Harris. He was very protective, and heroic, and I must say that I am looking forward to Marney’s next book which features him! I think he has a lot to overcome and come to terms with, and he needs a girlfriend that isn’t taken (by the most gorgeous boy ever).
The most gorgeous boy ever, of course, being Mycroft. I adore this boy to pieces, and I am not kidding when I say I would totally make him real if I could. He’s just freaking darling, and tortured, and loves Rachel so much (*hisses at Rachel swooning over Harris when Mycroft was gone*). Which I think is made really apparent in this book, even more so than the others. Which I think is saying a lot because the depth of Mycroft’s feelings for Rachel were explored pretty well in Every Word.
Rachel grew quite a lot as a character in Every Move, from going to the girl who didn’t know how to fight a guy in Every Word to being a total badass in this one. She learns self defence from Harris, and I appreciated her taking the initiative to do this. I mean, when shit goes down, you have to learn how to deal with the shit. Which she did. We also witness her reaction to the events that occurred in Every Word, and how difficult it is for her. I really appreciated this, because I think all too often in YA heroines go through life changing and terrifying things and bounce back as if it was nothing. So watching Rachel struggle, but then also having the strength to overcome her pain was a real highlight of this novel.
I have to quickly mention the sexy times because holy shit they were totally sexy and steamy and just yes.
We really get to see how much Rachel loves and depends on her brother, and how supportive he is of her, and everything she was going through. Rachel’s parents didn’t play a huge role, but there was still development between them and Rachel. We also got to see the relationship between Mycroft and his aunt grow, which I am so happy about because that boy needs more love (IF YOU HAVE ME, MYCROFT, YOU’LL NEVER WANT FOR LOVE).
Overall, I was very pleased with Every Move as an ending to the Every trilogy. Although I must say I am sad to say goodbye to these characters, and I really hope we get some short stories, or cameos, or SOMETHING to appease us. THIS CAN’T BE ALL THERE IS OF MYCROFT. *gross sobbing*
Signing off before I stop making sense.
© 2015, Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternity . All rights reserved.
March 23, 2017
To be honest, I think that every book in this series is equally good. It doesn't happen often. Many times while reading a series I love the first and the second book, and then it all goes downhill in the third one. Thankfully, that's not the case here.
Chemistry. I guess that's what makes these books so good. The chemistry between Rachel and James is off the charts. Their love is one of a kind. They're like two sides of the same coin. I love their banter, the moments when they're opening up to each other. It's never boring. Even though Their love is not cheesy. Actually, the author menaged to paint a very realistic image of falling in love between two kids. I call them kids, but their growth throughout the series is incredible.
Characters. Rachel is such a fantastic female character!! Let me give you a nice little quote to give you Rachel Watts in a nutshell. It's a quite spoilery quote, so let me hide it in case you'll feel the urge to check this series out (and you should totally do that!!) - . THIS is how a queen handles a situation. Take note Mare Barrow. Rachel is a real badass. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty, and she'll sure as hell fight back if forced to. But that's not all. She's also a very caring person. I think her relation with Harris shows it best. Rachel is heroic, bright, loving - a truly wonderful MC!
James is also fantastic! He has his demons, but now, he's finally ready to fight them. He's a relentless truth seeker, a work-in-progress boyfriend who wants to be a better person, because he knows Rachel deserves the best, oh and he's super hot-headed, which usually doesn't work in his favour. Do I love Mycroft? Hell yes, I do! The boy's so charming it's hard no to fall in love with him. Plus the English accent. You get the idea. ;)
Harris - Harris is a new character. Normally I don't like seeing new characters in the last book of the series, but with Harris it really worked. I think he's a great addition to the story. He's damaged (like Mycroft but in a completely different way) and he sees Rachel as a chance to redeem himself. It sounds super pompous when I'm writing it like that. :p Believe me, the way the author writes it is nothing less than heartwarming. Actually, I'm sad there is no book 4, because I'd like to read more about Harris.
Plot. AKA We finally meet the big bad wolf. Damn, this last fight was really cool! I loved seeing Rachel, Harris, and James collaborate. Oh and I totally didn't expect "this person" to be the wolf. ;) I was so sure I had it all figured out, at first I thought Mycroft's wrong when he told Rachel who Wild really is. I also really enjoyed all the normal bits and pieces in this book. The chapter with school dance was so funny! Actually, all the moments when Mycroft and Harris got to interact with each other were brilliant. The only thing that I didn't like was
All in all, this book was as wonderful as the first two books. It makes me feel incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rachel and Mycroft. I really look forward to read more of Ellie Marney. After this fantastic series I totally trust her to write quality, interesting things with lovable characters like Watts and Mycroft!
Chemistry. I guess that's what makes these books so good. The chemistry between Rachel and James is off the charts. Their love is one of a kind. They're like two sides of the same coin. I love their banter, the moments when they're opening up to each other. It's never boring. Even though Their love is not cheesy. Actually, the author menaged to paint a very realistic image of falling in love between two kids. I call them kids, but their growth throughout the series is incredible.
Characters. Rachel is such a fantastic female character!! Let me give you a nice little quote to give you Rachel Watts in a nutshell. It's a quite spoilery quote, so let me hide it in case you'll feel the urge to check this series out (and you should totally do that!!) - . THIS is how a queen handles a situation. Take note Mare Barrow. Rachel is a real badass. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty, and she'll sure as hell fight back if forced to. But that's not all. She's also a very caring person. I think her relation with Harris shows it best. Rachel is heroic, bright, loving - a truly wonderful MC!
James is also fantastic! He has his demons, but now, he's finally ready to fight them. He's a relentless truth seeker, a work-in-progress boyfriend who wants to be a better person, because he knows Rachel deserves the best, oh and he's super hot-headed, which usually doesn't work in his favour. Do I love Mycroft? Hell yes, I do! The boy's so charming it's hard no to fall in love with him. Plus the English accent. You get the idea. ;)
Harris - Harris is a new character. Normally I don't like seeing new characters in the last book of the series, but with Harris it really worked. I think he's a great addition to the story. He's damaged (like Mycroft but in a completely different way) and he sees Rachel as a chance to redeem himself. It sounds super pompous when I'm writing it like that. :p Believe me, the way the author writes it is nothing less than heartwarming. Actually, I'm sad there is no book 4, because I'd like to read more about Harris.
Plot. AKA We finally meet the big bad wolf. Damn, this last fight was really cool! I loved seeing Rachel, Harris, and James collaborate. Oh and I totally didn't expect "this person" to be the wolf. ;) I was so sure I had it all figured out, at first I thought Mycroft's wrong when he told Rachel who Wild really is. I also really enjoyed all the normal bits and pieces in this book. The chapter with school dance was so funny! Actually, all the moments when Mycroft and Harris got to interact with each other were brilliant. The only thing that I didn't like was
All in all, this book was as wonderful as the first two books. It makes me feel incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rachel and Mycroft. I really look forward to read more of Ellie Marney. After this fantastic series I totally trust her to write quality, interesting things with lovable characters like Watts and Mycroft!
March 9, 2017
IT'S OVER BUT IT WAS AMAZING BUT IT'S *OVER* BUT....
It was amazing.
You know that cliche about not being able to put the book down, because it's so freaking awesome? Well, I had to put it down because apparently there was like a family dinner or something (how dare they) BUT I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT THE WHOLE TIME.
I'll stop with the caps now. Proper review to come. Everyone must read this.
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Before I even start this review, let me start of by saying that you’re going to read these books.
You just are. It’s a requirement of.
Um.
You just have to read them, okay????
Usually I do five reasons to read books. So let’s go with that again
FIVE VERY DEFINITE REASONS TO READ THIS SERIES.
1) Ellie Marney is Australian (you already know it’s going to be brilliant) and is just so lovely.
2) Sherlock, people. It’s Sherlock but YA.
3) Two books are set in Australia – one city, one rural. Then one book’s in London. The sense of setting is completely incredible.
4) Everything is so real. The characters are SO well-developed and there are no ridiculous love triangles or whatever. This is, of course, because the characters are Australian, and therefore better than any other characters (this is a very objective opinion, I swear).
5) Um, did I mention the totally awesome romance between Mycroft and Rachel? *swoons*
Right, so, I’m going to try and do this with as little flailing as possible.
Except maybe not.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, look away now. I’m not saying there’ll be spoilers for the first two, but I’m not saying there WON’T be, if you get my meaning.
Okay, so, in this book, we see a very different side to both Rachel and Mycroft. Rachel has PTSD, and it is portrayed SO, SO well.
Basically, it’s a very real portrayal of people after a horrific event, which I think is something missing from a LOT of YA. I mean, seriously, you’ve got people fighting Voldemort and whatever, and they keep functioning perfectly fine?
(Harry Potter’s a bad example, because he does show signs of PTSD, but you get my drift)
The characters in this series are probably one of its greatest strengths.
Well, you know, along with the incredible plot that has both elements of the original story and adds to it in a breath-taking, can’t-stop-reading way.
Oh, and also? Harris.
HARRIS DERWENT, let me love you.
This guy. I swear to god. He is one of my favourite characters EVER. He’s funny and genuine and he helps Rachel cope and he’s just BRILLIANT and I’m so glad it didn’t turn into a love triangle.
Also, the news on the grape-vine is that Ellie Marney’s next book will be a spin-off starring Harris which…
It’s sexy, dark and so very real. Ellie Marney will take you to places you’ll never forget.
Have I convinced you yet?
HAVE I?
It’s only March, but I have a feeling this will be one of my favourite books of the year.
Though I’m sad to leave Rachel and Mycroft behind, I loved the ending to this trilogy. Now they can sit proudly on my bookshelf until I decide to reread them (it might be sooner than I expect!).
It was amazing.
You know that cliche about not being able to put the book down, because it's so freaking awesome? Well, I had to put it down because apparently there was like a family dinner or something (how dare they) BUT I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT THE WHOLE TIME.
I'll stop with the caps now. Proper review to come. Everyone must read this.
______________________________________
Before I even start this review, let me start of by saying that you’re going to read these books.
You just are. It’s a requirement of.
Um.
You just have to read them, okay????
Usually I do five reasons to read books. So let’s go with that again
FIVE VERY DEFINITE REASONS TO READ THIS SERIES.
1) Ellie Marney is Australian (you already know it’s going to be brilliant) and is just so lovely.
2) Sherlock, people. It’s Sherlock but YA.
3) Two books are set in Australia – one city, one rural. Then one book’s in London. The sense of setting is completely incredible.
4) Everything is so real. The characters are SO well-developed and there are no ridiculous love triangles or whatever. This is, of course, because the characters are Australian, and therefore better than any other characters (this is a very objective opinion, I swear).
5) Um, did I mention the totally awesome romance between Mycroft and Rachel? *swoons*
Right, so, I’m going to try and do this with as little flailing as possible.
Except maybe not.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, look away now. I’m not saying there’ll be spoilers for the first two, but I’m not saying there WON’T be, if you get my meaning.
Okay, so, in this book, we see a very different side to both Rachel and Mycroft. Rachel has PTSD, and it is portrayed SO, SO well.
Basically, it’s a very real portrayal of people after a horrific event, which I think is something missing from a LOT of YA. I mean, seriously, you’ve got people fighting Voldemort and whatever, and they keep functioning perfectly fine?
(Harry Potter’s a bad example, because he does show signs of PTSD, but you get my drift)
The characters in this series are probably one of its greatest strengths.
Well, you know, along with the incredible plot that has both elements of the original story and adds to it in a breath-taking, can’t-stop-reading way.
Oh, and also? Harris.
HARRIS DERWENT, let me love you.
This guy. I swear to god. He is one of my favourite characters EVER. He’s funny and genuine and he helps Rachel cope and he’s just BRILLIANT and I’m so glad it didn’t turn into a love triangle.
Also, the news on the grape-vine is that Ellie Marney’s next book will be a spin-off starring Harris which…
It’s sexy, dark and so very real. Ellie Marney will take you to places you’ll never forget.
Have I convinced you yet?
HAVE I?
It’s only March, but I have a feeling this will be one of my favourite books of the year.
Though I’m sad to leave Rachel and Mycroft behind, I loved the ending to this trilogy. Now they can sit proudly on my bookshelf until I decide to reread them (it might be sooner than I expect!).
March 13, 2017
Originally posted at A Book So Fathomless
This book was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, but this in no way alters my thoughts and opinions.
Oh my god. Can I just say that first? Just wow.
The Every series is one of my all-time favourite series. I’m sure this doesn’t surprise any of you. I’ve fangirled thousands of times about these books, and about James Mycroft in particular and now the series is over.
I was terrified to read this final book. I’m already really awful at finishing series but the idea of finishing this one actually made me anxious. It sounds ridiculous but I love Rachel Watts and James Mycroft almost more than anything else in this world and I wasn’t ready to let go of them. I’ll never be ready to let go of them. The thing was I found it hard to trust Ellie Marney – I knew from past experience that she wasn’t above causing us all serious harm.
I was about to say that I got over that fear, but I really didn’t. I read this a little slower than I usually would for a couple of reasons. One, I didn’t want it to end. Two, I had class. Three, it was very heavy in parts. When I say this, it wasn’t a bad or unnecessary heavy – it was super well done, in fact it was so well done that my own feelings echoed Rachel’s at points in the book. It was actually so intense that I had to put it down every few chapters and watch something on YouTube or do something else just to calm down. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced another series that has literally sent me into panic attacks because I couldn’t handle anything happening tomy babies the characters. You might think that would make me dislike this series, but nope, I can’t get enough. What can I say? James Mycroft is like my own personal torture device.
I don’t know how else to review this other than to say that he met all of my expectations. Last books in series are always a gamble – they can be incredibly disappointing, or just not quite as good, but this one. This one was amazing. I don’t know if it was better than the others – this entire series is just perfect to me. I honestly can’t pick a favourite because I love them all so much.
I loved the plot in this one, and the mystery. I honestly didn’t pick the person until Rachel and Mycroft did, which is my favourite thing about reading crime/mystery novels. There were so many twists and turns that I just did not see coming and things I expected that were completely turned on their heads while I sat there, gaping at the amazingness that is Ellie Marney.
I honestly don’t know how I’m going to move on from here. What do you do after one of your favourite series ends? In a way, I’m glad that it’s over because it means I get to reread it again and again and just sob into a cup of tea.
Thank you Ellie Marney for ripping my heart out of my chest and stomping on it throughout this trilogy. Also, thank you and the lovely people at Allen and Unwin for sending me a copy of this book to have and adore for the rest of my life.
This book was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, but this in no way alters my thoughts and opinions.
Oh my god. Can I just say that first? Just wow.
The Every series is one of my all-time favourite series. I’m sure this doesn’t surprise any of you. I’ve fangirled thousands of times about these books, and about James Mycroft in particular and now the series is over.
I was terrified to read this final book. I’m already really awful at finishing series but the idea of finishing this one actually made me anxious. It sounds ridiculous but I love Rachel Watts and James Mycroft almost more than anything else in this world and I wasn’t ready to let go of them. I’ll never be ready to let go of them. The thing was I found it hard to trust Ellie Marney – I knew from past experience that she wasn’t above causing us all serious harm.
I was about to say that I got over that fear, but I really didn’t. I read this a little slower than I usually would for a couple of reasons. One, I didn’t want it to end. Two, I had class. Three, it was very heavy in parts. When I say this, it wasn’t a bad or unnecessary heavy – it was super well done, in fact it was so well done that my own feelings echoed Rachel’s at points in the book. It was actually so intense that I had to put it down every few chapters and watch something on YouTube or do something else just to calm down. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced another series that has literally sent me into panic attacks because I couldn’t handle anything happening to
I don’t know how else to review this other than to say that he met all of my expectations. Last books in series are always a gamble – they can be incredibly disappointing, or just not quite as good, but this one. This one was amazing. I don’t know if it was better than the others – this entire series is just perfect to me. I honestly can’t pick a favourite because I love them all so much.
I loved the plot in this one, and the mystery. I honestly didn’t pick the person until Rachel and Mycroft did, which is my favourite thing about reading crime/mystery novels. There were so many twists and turns that I just did not see coming and things I expected that were completely turned on their heads while I sat there, gaping at the amazingness that is Ellie Marney.
I honestly don’t know how I’m going to move on from here. What do you do after one of your favourite series ends? In a way, I’m glad that it’s over because it means I get to reread it again and again and just sob into a cup of tea.
Thank you Ellie Marney for ripping my heart out of my chest and stomping on it throughout this trilogy. Also, thank you and the lovely people at Allen and Unwin for sending me a copy of this book to have and adore for the rest of my life.
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October 31, 2018
ONE LINE REVIEW
Mycroft is still awesome, but I'd have killed for an epilogue.
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Mycroft is still awesome, but I'd have killed for an epilogue.
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December 20, 2016
I bloody loved this series. What an emotional roller coaster. Action packed, kick arse characters, mystery and international intrigue- Every Move has it all.
Every Move was fantastic ending to one of the most enjoyable and heart-stopping series I've read this year.
Every Move was fantastic ending to one of the most enjoyable and heart-stopping series I've read this year.
February 14, 2020
Book hangover, I knew you would come… For the past two weeks I’ve read this whole series and now I have to face life without Mycroft and I think I’ll just hide under my duvet for a while.
Spoilers for the whole series ahead!
So, in summary, a good (if albeit a bit unbelievable) story, awesome characters, a dreamy book boyfriend and probably my new favourite YA OTP ever. I call this a success 😎
Spoilers for the whole series ahead!
So, in summary, a good (if albeit a bit unbelievable) story, awesome characters, a dreamy book boyfriend and probably my new favourite YA OTP ever. I call this a success 😎
September 12, 2017
I really enjoyed this whole series! I love the Aussie feel to it, especially, but Rachel is also a pretty great character! Mycroft felt a little bit absent in this instalment, I guess because Harris took up some page time, but I did enjoy how his relationship with Rachel developed. Now I can't wait to read the next Ellie Marney book, especially because it features Harris! (I've got a bit of a soft spot for him, in case you couldn't tell!)
April 29, 2018
I can not rave enough about this and the other two books in this trilogy. Hands down 3 of the best YA books I have read. And I have read a lot of YA.
Final books can make me nervous---they have a lot to live up to. This final piece to Rachel and Mycroft's story is a step up from fantastic. The writing continues to be smart, the action fast paced, the humor witty, and the romance tortured and true.
Final books can make me nervous---they have a lot to live up to. This final piece to Rachel and Mycroft's story is a step up from fantastic. The writing continues to be smart, the action fast paced, the humor witty, and the romance tortured and true.
March 13, 2017
Before I even start this review, let me start of by saying that you’re going to read these books.
You just are. It’s a requirement of.
Um.
You just have to read them, okay????
Usually I do five reasons to read books. So let’s go with that again.
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FIVE VERY DEFINITE REASONS TO READ THIS SERIES.
1) Ellie Marney is Australian (you already know it’s going to be brilliant) and is just so lovely.
2) Sherlock, people. It’s Sherlock but YA.
3) Two books are set in Australia – one city, one rural. Then one book’s in London. The sense of setting is completely incredible.
4) Everything is so real. The characters are SO well-developed and there are no ridiculous love triangles or whatever. This is, of course, because the characters are Australian, and therefore better than any other characters (this is a very objective opinion, I swear).
5) Um, did I mention the totally awesome romance between Mycroft and Rachel? *swoons*
Okay. And now the actual review.
Right, so, I’m going to try and do this with as little flailing as possible.
Maybe not.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, look away now. I’m not saying there’ll be spoilers for the first two, but I’m not saying there WON’T be, if you get my meaning.
Okay, so, in this book, we see a very different side to both Rachel and Mycroft. Rachel has PTSD, and it is portrayed SO, SO well.
Ellie Marney actually wrote a blog post on her own experience of PTSD.
Basically, it’s a very real portrayal of people after a horrific event, which I think is something missing from a LOT of YA. I mean, seriously, you’ve got people fighting Voldemort and whatever, and they keep functioning perfectly fine?
(Harry Potter’s a bad example, because he does show signs of PTSD, but you get my drift)
The characters in this series are probably one of its greatest strengths.
Well, you know, along with the incredible plot that has both elements of the original story and adds to it in a breath-taking, can’t-stop-reading way.
Oh, and also? Harris.
HARRIS DERWENT, let me love you.
This guy. I swear to god. He is one of my favourite characters EVER. He’s funny and genuine and he helps Rachel cope and he’s just BRILLIANT and I’m so glad it didn’t turn into a love triangle.
Also, the news on the grape-vine is that Ellie Marney’s next book will be a spin-off starring Harris which…
It’s sexy, dark and so very real. Ellie Marney will take you to places you’ll never forget.
Have I convinced you yet?
HAVE I?
It’s only March, but I have a feeling this will be one of my favourite books of the year.
Though I’m sad to leave Rachel and Mycroft behind, I loved the ending to this trilogy. Now they can sit proudly on my bookshelf until I decide to reread them (it might be sooner than I expect!).
October 17, 2020
Ohhh, this wasn't perfect, but, overall? I am very satisfied. And I think, in the end, I'm content with this being the last book in the series. They're SO INTENSE. I DON'T WANT THE POOR CHARACTERS PUT THROUGH ANY MORE.
And siiiigh. I wish more than the first book was published outside of Australia. That makes book pushing so hard!
Re-read October 2020
Yeah, really this is more of a solid four stars, but I'll let it keep its fifth star because it IS still a good ending to the series, even if it's not quite as good as the first two. And, yeah, Harris probably is unnecessary
And siiiigh. I wish more than the first book was published outside of Australia. That makes book pushing so hard!
Re-read October 2020
Yeah, really this is more of a solid four stars, but I'll let it keep its fifth star because it IS still a good ending to the series, even if it's not quite as good as the first two. And, yeah, Harris probably is unnecessary
March 22, 2016
The last book in the Every trilogy finished with a satisfying conclusion, if a bit fast paced.
I enjoyed the action-packed stuff spiced with mystery and suspense.
Initially while reading the book, I was really frustrated at the sudden and kind of weird rift between Rachel and Mycroft but thank God they were over it soon.
I found it totally pointless to include Harris. Okay, yeah he was an immense help during the MCs' escape but what I am referring is love interest here. There was seriously no need for a love-triangle. He simply got his heart broken.
Moreover, throughout the series, many at times Mycroft made simply irrational decisions.
Okay, overall it was a ‘goodread' ;)
I enjoyed the action-packed stuff spiced with mystery and suspense.
Initially while reading the book, I was really frustrated at the sudden and kind of weird rift between Rachel and Mycroft but thank God they were over it soon.
I found it totally pointless to include Harris. Okay, yeah he was an immense help during the MCs' escape but what I am referring is love interest here. There was seriously no need for a love-triangle. He simply got his heart broken.
Moreover, throughout the series, many at times Mycroft made simply irrational decisions.
Okay, overall it was a ‘goodread' ;)
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May 4, 2016I still haven't gotten up enough courage to read this book. I'm not sure I ever will, and that makes me incredibly sad :(. WHY certain things are in these pages, I will never understand.
November 9, 2015
Aside from the romance, it felt like a more emotional book overall. I was laughing one minute and frantically turning the page the next. Every Word kept me on my toes, which is exactly what I wanted. I'd say my heart can't take much more, but I want every last bit of emotional overload. I'm committed to these two!
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October 4, 2015
Oh man, this book was hard to read at times but so worth it. I liked the addition of Harris and his self-defense lessons with Rachel. She is suffering from some serious PTSD-like symptoms, which threaten to tear she and Mycroft apart. But everything comes together in the end. A satisfying conclusion to the series.
December 22, 2015
This was so good, definitely the best & my favorite in the series. The story was fantastic, the character development wonderful and so many feels it was awesome. And I loved the new character, Harris, so much. Charming & hilarious so obviously my type y/y
April 6, 2019
Aussie Reading Challenge for Autumn 2019: A book whose title starts with the letters of LEAVES
Aussie Reading Challenge for April 2019: A title that starts with a letter from REDBACK
This is the final book in the Every series (well the final with Mycroft and Watts as the leads). While it was still enjoyable, to me it didn't have the magic of the first book. The pacing just felt off.
The first half of the book is dealing with the PTSD of the last book (which was really well done) but it was also about introducing a new character. A new character? Why you ask given this is the last book in the series.....odd move. Well apparently there is a spin-off book and this new character is the lead so the whole time I felt like I was trapped in some promo for a new book - like I was being played by the author in some big marketing ploy. And what was with the hint at the love triangle.....seriously? NO! Just NO! I wanted Mycroft and Watts and they were sidelined for much of the intro of this book and while "spin-off" (as I now call him) is likable and I will read Every #4, he is not Mycroft.
Also the pacing is slow slow slow slow and then the last 50 pages is like BAM BAM BAM BAM (which makes for a fun ending - if not totally unrealistic) and the whole time I am reading I am like "seriously guys - that is a dumb ass move" (so the Lion all over again from book 1). Also, the murder of the people who look like them - Huh? I didn't quite grasp the logic behind why "Moriarty" would go to that level of game play......still feel a little confused.
I don't know - it was okay and still an enjoyable read - but when it comes to this author I have seriously high (and probably unrealistic) expectations as I love her writing. I would REALLY love to see these characters again - I see 10 years down the track when she is a medical doctor and he is a British Secret Agent and they have not seen each other in years and then a case has them crossing paths and then a whole new series of adventures can begin. One can dream that this is not the end of Mycroft and Watts......
Aussie Reading Challenge for April 2019: A title that starts with a letter from REDBACK
This is the final book in the Every series (well the final with Mycroft and Watts as the leads). While it was still enjoyable, to me it didn't have the magic of the first book. The pacing just felt off.
The first half of the book is dealing with the PTSD of the last book (which was really well done) but it was also about introducing a new character. A new character? Why you ask given this is the last book in the series.....odd move. Well apparently there is a spin-off book and this new character is the lead so the whole time I felt like I was trapped in some promo for a new book - like I was being played by the author in some big marketing ploy. And what was with the hint at the love triangle.....seriously? NO! Just NO! I wanted Mycroft and Watts and they were sidelined for much of the intro of this book and while "spin-off" (as I now call him) is likable and I will read Every #4, he is not Mycroft.
Also the pacing is slow slow slow slow and then the last 50 pages is like BAM BAM BAM BAM (which makes for a fun ending - if not totally unrealistic) and the whole time I am reading I am like "seriously guys - that is a dumb ass move" (so the Lion all over again from book 1). Also, the murder of the people who look like them - Huh? I didn't quite grasp the logic behind why "Moriarty" would go to that level of game play......still feel a little confused.
I don't know - it was okay and still an enjoyable read - but when it comes to this author I have seriously high (and probably unrealistic) expectations as I love her writing. I would REALLY love to see these characters again - I see 10 years down the track when she is a medical doctor and he is a British Secret Agent and they have not seen each other in years and then a case has them crossing paths and then a whole new series of adventures can begin. One can dream that this is not the end of Mycroft and Watts......
January 8, 2018
I got impatient waiting for this to be published in the USA, so I bought a copy from another seller on Amazon. I didn't eat this one up as much as the first two in the series (which may just have to do with the fact that I'm losing interest in YA literature in general) but I still liked it and thought it was a good ending to the series. I think my biggest complaint was some of the stupid things the main characters do that puts them in danger. But if you like the first two books, I would recommend this to you. I am still interested in reading the New Adult novel on Harris (a character you meet in this book), which is at least available as a Kindle book in the US.
Content warning: a fair bit of strong language, a sex scene, and some other sexual content
Content warning: a fair bit of strong language, a sex scene, and some other sexual content
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