Mason Wade had fought death, and to some degree he had won. The fire of a phoenix coursing through his veins made him feel like hell. Each of his new senses forced him to reach into a past he knew was better left alone, yet he was grounded in the primal desire to protect Indie, to be a lethal supernatural guardian. The discovery of a secret library within the Falcon Manor landed River Sabine, the very girl who first stole his heart and left him in his darkest hour, front and center in his life. Mason and the others discovering how closely his past is connected to the paranormal war at hand have only scratched the surface of how deeply entwined those who lurk at the Falcon Manor are; a painful lesson Indie is forced to learn as she fights to rise to her role as the Queen of the Veil and protect the hearts of her own. An impossible decision must be made; no matter the choice lovers will divide. The only real question is whose sacrifice will be for the greater good.
I'm an obsessive daydreamer. Lover of loud alternative music. I love to laugh until it hurts. Fall is my favorite season. Black is my favorite 'shade.' Strong believer in the saying: there is a reason for everything, therefore I search for 'marked moments' every moment of everyday...and I find them. Life is beautiful!
An amazing adventurous read with lost lovers reuniting and a rising Queen with her guardians navigating their new lives in the roles they've been preparing themselves for. This part of the sister series of the Web of Hearts and Souls starts where it last left off with Indie and her guardians Mason and Gavin adjusting to their new immortal lives and roles with Mason seeming to have a more difficult time concentrating. A lot of growth happens for the group as the Queen of the Veil learns more about the responsible she will inherit once rising as the world of the living and dead being to merge in an epic battle. Mason and River had an innocent romance when they first met with it being torn apart by tragedy and grief only to find themselves reunited once again, fighting their attraction and healing once another's gaping wounds of their lost romance. River is determined to understand the knowledge hidden within that only she can access while healing from a broken love she never expected to encounter again. I like River's no nonsense attitude and blunt personality very amusing, and her adamant drive to save a lost family member while aiding those around her. Mason is adorably chaotic as he fights to win his love back, revealing hidden feelings and truths while attempting to keep his roles in life separate and untarnished. Phoenix and Indie have a rewarding romance as they are finally reunited and on equal terms in their new lives. Indie's growth into becoming the Queen of the Veil and understanding her new identities is consuming to read about, a decision has to be made and its falls on her with the consequences being otherworldly. Phoenix is still coming to terms with his lover's new responsibility fearing the worst and trying to prepare for whatever decision has to be made, calling on the help of old friends as they make the biggest move to free those trapped in the Lord's of Death's grips.
Amazing series. Must read. This was one of my favorite books in the Web of Hearts series. It takes place concurrently with Emanate and answers some questions on what Draven and Phoenix were working on. Things are starting to fall into place and I cannot wait to see where it goes from here. Also, love River and Mason by the way.
I'm not sure how Jamie writes about so many characters ...they all intertwine throughout her books . I had to draw a mind map and a list of characters to help me remember who is who and indeed who is with who !
Mason Wade had fought death, and to some degree he had won. The fire of a phoenix coursing through his veins made him feel like hell. Each of his new senses forced him to reach into a past he knew was better left alone, yet he was grounded in the primal desire to protect Indie, to be a lethal supernatural guardian. The discovery of a secret library within the Falcon Manor landed River Sabine, the very girl who first stole his heart and left him in his darkest hour, front and center in his life. Mason and the others discovering how closely his past is connected to the paranormal war at hand have only scratched the surface of how deeply entwined those who lurk at the Falcon Manor are; a painful lesson Indie is forced to learn as she fights to rise to her role as the Queen of the Veil and protect the hearts of her own.
Jamie Magee has done it again!!! Not only did she give us another amazing love story, she also kept us on the edge of our seats with new details and clues about the massive war that is coming for everyone caught up in the web of hearts and souls! A few plot lines from previous books in the series were brought up again, but Ms. Magee kept it fresh and fascinating by showing the same timeline through these characters' eyes (one of her trademark killer moves, in my opinion), as well as dropping some foreshadowing hints to drive us crazy until the next book comes out.
Jamie Magee is one of my favorite authors, and the only reason I haven't reviewed her previous novels (other than a 5 star rating, of course) is because I was too busy buying up the next book in the series and immediately diving in!!!