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Supernaturals #3
Scion
Russ Devereaux used to have it all—loving father, beautiful best friend, a carefree life in a town he loved, and strong magic. He was the king of his happy universe. Five months ago, that life was taken from him. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars.
He’s spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time.
He’s discovered power inside of him—an ancient, dark power that he shouldn’t have, can’t explain, can’t control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time.
As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and he new one are about to collide and it’s bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he’ll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he’s not just plain damned.
He’s spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time.
He’s discovered power inside of him—an ancient, dark power that he shouldn’t have, can’t explain, can’t control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time.
As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and he new one are about to collide and it’s bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he’ll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he’s not just plain damned.
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First published April 11, 2015
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33 books4,380 followersKelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children.
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December 28, 2017
4.5
OH MA GAWD this is SO creative!!!!
I love everything!
And I was bombarded with revelation after revelation!
Kelly has no mercy. I had no room to breathe before the next brick of shock was thrown at me!
I was a little bit disappointed by the use of the word "slut" way more than was necessary.
takes the cake for one of the most fucked up villains that you just want to skewer with a fork but also not! He's so complicated but also simply dysfunctional!
Sir, you are a royally fucked up potato.
Also, why are Russ's lips gray on the cover.............
The one thing I don't like about these books is how each book is from a single character's perspective. I totally understand and respect the introduction of new points of view, but I want to see our old characters. I REALLY want to see their relationships develop!!
For example, this book was from Russ's POV so we don't get to see the development between Grace and . All we know is that they are but I WANT TO SWOON!! I WANT TO SEE THAT RELATIONSHIP BUILDING IN EFFECT YO!!
So the fourth book was supposed to come out in 2017, but unfortunately, Kelly was suffering from some health issues and had to delay many of her projects.
I don't know how I'm supposed to survive until Priestess. I NEED TO READ IT!!
I NEED CLUSSELL!
I NEED IT TO HAPPENNNN!!
OH MA GAWD this is SO creative!!!!
I love everything!
And I was bombarded with revelation after revelation!
Kelly has no mercy. I had no room to breathe before the next brick of shock was thrown at me!
I was a little bit disappointed by the use of the word "slut" way more than was necessary.
takes the cake for one of the most fucked up villains that you just want to skewer with a fork but also not! He's so complicated but also simply dysfunctional!
Sir, you are a royally fucked up potato.
Also, why are Russ's lips gray on the cover.............
The one thing I don't like about these books is how each book is from a single character's perspective. I totally understand and respect the introduction of new points of view, but I want to see our old characters. I REALLY want to see their relationships develop!!
For example, this book was from Russ's POV so we don't get to see the development between Grace and . All we know is that they are but I WANT TO SWOON!! I WANT TO SEE THAT RELATIONSHIP BUILDING IN EFFECT YO!!
So the fourth book was supposed to come out in 2017, but unfortunately, Kelly was suffering from some health issues and had to delay many of her projects.
I don't know how I'm supposed to survive until Priestess. I NEED TO READ IT!!
I NEED CLUSSELL!
I NEED IT TO HAPPENNNN!!
April 29, 2015
Received for a honest review.
So so felt for Russ especially at the end. He gave up so much and in the end had to give up more. He is a true Hero. Gabe and everyone else pale in comparison to him and they all better start to respect him after all he went through and did.
Russ has the crazy dad, the horrible fate placed on him from his dad, his love for Dani even further thrown in his face by her choice creating more pain for him, the connection with Grace tossed and taunted at him with Dani not choosing him as well, finding out what he is and trying to deal with his new powers, trying to survive and not be found by the council, Michael trying to help him, his new relationship with Clara and what her mother did which was horrendous heck his dad kind of looked like a care bear compared to her and that is saying something with what his father did. At least you knew his dad loved him and was in a warped and twisted way trying to do some good but went about it in such a delusional and power hungry wrong way it’s not funny.
Each character is fantastic and you will take sides. Russ is the team I go for. Not Dani and Gabe. They still don’t make me happy and what Gabe says about Russ at the end that gets everyone’s dander up to him and have them want to distrust Russ really really bites. So no Gabe not on my happy happy joy joy list. Dani constantly flaunting her relationship didn’t endear me to her either. Clara loved and her secret wow just wow. Her mom was just evil not as diabolical as Russ’s dad but if given time she would be. Ethan and Grace were sweethearts. Loved seeing their story come about.
The writing kept you engaged and all the twists just had you with your mouth hanging for a while. Each twist added to the plot and kept you wondering what is next.
The ending though SERIOUSLY not cool. Cool but not cool. After all Russ went through and all his sacrifices that was so not cool and I do blame Gabe to an extent. Cool because Russ is set up to show himself as a true hero and I do hope he gets to have peace, family and happiness soon. Maybe him and Clara can now forge on and build a path to friendship and love. I also hope no one looks at Russ differently after what he did for them. For GABE and DANI who totally didn’t deserve anything from Russ. They better respect him and keep their distance so he can heal if not I hope Clara steps in and tells them what’s what. That girl totally rocks. This is a fast paced, twisting story that is about Russ and his path a path that is full of thorns and tough decisions one in which he becomes a better person for.
So so felt for Russ especially at the end. He gave up so much and in the end had to give up more. He is a true Hero. Gabe and everyone else pale in comparison to him and they all better start to respect him after all he went through and did.
Russ has the crazy dad, the horrible fate placed on him from his dad, his love for Dani even further thrown in his face by her choice creating more pain for him, the connection with Grace tossed and taunted at him with Dani not choosing him as well, finding out what he is and trying to deal with his new powers, trying to survive and not be found by the council, Michael trying to help him, his new relationship with Clara and what her mother did which was horrendous heck his dad kind of looked like a care bear compared to her and that is saying something with what his father did. At least you knew his dad loved him and was in a warped and twisted way trying to do some good but went about it in such a delusional and power hungry wrong way it’s not funny.
Each character is fantastic and you will take sides. Russ is the team I go for. Not Dani and Gabe. They still don’t make me happy and what Gabe says about Russ at the end that gets everyone’s dander up to him and have them want to distrust Russ really really bites. So no Gabe not on my happy happy joy joy list. Dani constantly flaunting her relationship didn’t endear me to her either. Clara loved and her secret wow just wow. Her mom was just evil not as diabolical as Russ’s dad but if given time she would be. Ethan and Grace were sweethearts. Loved seeing their story come about.
The writing kept you engaged and all the twists just had you with your mouth hanging for a while. Each twist added to the plot and kept you wondering what is next.
The ending though SERIOUSLY not cool. Cool but not cool. After all Russ went through and all his sacrifices that was so not cool and I do blame Gabe to an extent. Cool because Russ is set up to show himself as a true hero and I do hope he gets to have peace, family and happiness soon. Maybe him and Clara can now forge on and build a path to friendship and love. I also hope no one looks at Russ differently after what he did for them. For GABE and DANI who totally didn’t deserve anything from Russ. They better respect him and keep their distance so he can heal if not I hope Clara steps in and tells them what’s what. That girl totally rocks. This is a fast paced, twisting story that is about Russ and his path a path that is full of thorns and tough decisions one in which he becomes a better person for.
August 4, 2016
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4.5 stars -- Or maybe just 4....so hard to decide. You see, I'm starting to figure out how these books are going, and I need my HEAs. NEED them. And with the POVs switching each book, I'm feeling a bit gypped. But at the same time, I'm loving the books otherwise. GAH!!! My romance loving heart is taking a beating. Seriously.
OK, after that vague introduction, I really did love Russ's story. There was just so much to it. And holy cow, can one character get more crap piled on him? I don't think it's possible. Especially when Ms. Oram makes him so lovable (in a jerk kind of way). I mean, his bromance with Ethan is worth the price of admission alone. What a fabulous first few chapters. I was just squeeing. Russ is just so hilarious and adorable, like a bad puppy that you just can't scold.
And then the story just took off in directions I wasn't expecting!! I mean wow. And Clara? Who knew right? That came out of left field for me, in the best possible way (though I will admit that I was a little disappointed that Russ wasn't more skeptical of his feelings for her and how weird that all was). And of course I wanted MORE MORE MORE!! I have so many questions!! And I'm still feeling unfulfilled. I am strangely thankful that Ms. Oram announced that there are going to be 2 more books instead of just the one, b/c it sounds like my unfulfillment is about to get fulfilled times 2. OH PLEASE.
Sometimes it was hard to watch these characters not see the clues before them. I was almost yelling at them to figure out who the big bad was after some characters go missing. I mean seriously. But on the other hand, oh dear lord what a ride! So much great action, so much emotion!!! EMOTION EVERYWHERE!!! AND YES I KNOW I'M NOT MAKING ANY SENSE!!!
OK, so yes. I'm still meh on the first book and Dani and Gabe. But books 2 and 3 have successfully sucked me in in spite of my confusion and lack of fulfillment. Now I get to wait along with all the other fangirls for more. *sigh* SO GOOD.
4.5 stars -- Or maybe just 4....so hard to decide. You see, I'm starting to figure out how these books are going, and I need my HEAs. NEED them. And with the POVs switching each book, I'm feeling a bit gypped. But at the same time, I'm loving the books otherwise. GAH!!! My romance loving heart is taking a beating. Seriously.
OK, after that vague introduction, I really did love Russ's story. There was just so much to it. And holy cow, can one character get more crap piled on him? I don't think it's possible. Especially when Ms. Oram makes him so lovable (in a jerk kind of way). I mean, his bromance with Ethan is worth the price of admission alone. What a fabulous first few chapters. I was just squeeing. Russ is just so hilarious and adorable, like a bad puppy that you just can't scold.
And then the story just took off in directions I wasn't expecting!! I mean wow. And Clara? Who knew right? That came out of left field for me, in the best possible way (though I will admit that I was a little disappointed that Russ wasn't more skeptical of his feelings for her and how weird that all was). And of course I wanted MORE MORE MORE!! I have so many questions!! And I'm still feeling unfulfilled. I am strangely thankful that Ms. Oram announced that there are going to be 2 more books instead of just the one, b/c it sounds like my unfulfillment is about to get fulfilled times 2. OH PLEASE.
Sometimes it was hard to watch these characters not see the clues before them. I was almost yelling at them to figure out who the big bad was after some characters go missing. I mean seriously. But on the other hand, oh dear lord what a ride! So much great action, so much emotion!!! EMOTION EVERYWHERE!!! AND YES I KNOW I'M NOT MAKING ANY SENSE!!!
OK, so yes. I'm still meh on the first book and Dani and Gabe. But books 2 and 3 have successfully sucked me in in spite of my confusion and lack of fulfillment. Now I get to wait along with all the other fangirls for more. *sigh* SO GOOD.
April 14, 2015
I really believe this deserves FIVE freakin' stars. :)
December 31, 2019
Me encantó demasiado este libro. Los personajes son geniales, especialmente Russ que es tan hermoso, tan divertido y tan adorable... y la pasa de todo, pobrecito. Pero me encantó la forma en que siguió peleando, una y otra vez, tratando de encontrar el camino correcto. También amé su relación de odio/amor con Clara, llena de tensiones y mucho drama. Sufrí bastante con este libro, hay partes que me rompieron el corazón. Y otras que me dejaron suspirando de amor. La historia está repleta de acción y adrenalina, batallas épicas y un final de infarto. Pero una de las cosas que más me gustaron, fueron los impresionantes giros argumentales que tuvo, la forma en que revelaciones y secretos del pasado lo cambiaron absolutamente todo, dejándome gritando indignada y sin poder creer lo que leía.
Me encantó este libro y estoy muriendo por leer el siguiente. Pronto traigo la reseña.
Me encantó este libro y estoy muriendo por leer el siguiente. Pronto traigo la reseña.
April 21, 2015
También en: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Recuerdo que durante un tiempo estuve reacia a leer la serie Supernaturals, no tengo idea por qué, pero ahora lo único que hago es pedir que el que estoy leyendo no sea el último, que sea una saga larguísima como Morganville. Así de buenos son.
Esta tercera parte está narrada por Russ Devereaux, uno de los personajes más impresionantes que he tenido la oportunidad de leer hasta ahora, su humor y carisma es muy poco encontrado en algunos personajes masculinos, de esos que quieres tener más que como Book Boyfriend, como Best Book Friend o algo así. No es que sea friendzonable es solo que a mi parecer sería más divertido ser amiga que tener toda la paciencia de ser su novia. El muchacho es adorable pero hasta él acepta que es medio delincuente.
¿Qué experimentaremos en Scion? ¡De todo! No tengo ni la más mínima idea de cómo Kelly Oram se las ingenió para poner esa cantidad de información en el libro, creo que esta es uno de sus libros más largos, no estoy muy segura (leo en eBook, a veces es un poco difícil notar esas cosas). Pero sí, mi mente fue explotando y sobrecargándose de información nueva y aun así no pude parar de leer ni un ratito. Como he hecho de mi motto: El sueño está sobrevalorado.
No sé si fue cosa de la narración tan convincente que Kelly le dio a Russ pero una gran parte del libro, al inicio sobre todo, mi disgusto por Dani y su Seer fue ENORME. Como digo, no sé si esa antipatía estaba desde antes, solo que al igual que Russ no podía dejar de querer odiar a Dani, el problema vino con el gran corazón de Russ y la falta de corazón por mi parte. Él sabe perdonar y seguir adelante, yo no sé perdonar. Lo curioso es que así como al inicio la narración de Kelly me generó antipatía por Dani, fue la misma narración que más adelante hizo que me vuelva a caer bien, sentí que yo evolucionaba con Russ.
Si como yo te quedaste con ganas de saber más de Ethan y Grace, no estarás decepcionado con Scion, quizá no leeremos sus pensamientos en este libro, lo que sí tenemos es al presidente de los shippers de Ethan y Grace, diga lo que diga Russ, él los shippea.
Scion es el penúltimo libro de la serie Supernatural, serie que mejora con cada nuevo libro publicado, tiene una gran historia además de un gran sentido del humor, si tienes la oportunidad ¡léelo!
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July 20, 2020
Scion
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**“Do you feel anything?” he asked after a full minute of silence.
The truth scared me so badly that I couldn’t say it out loud. So instead, I grinned at Ethan. “Now that you mention it, I do feel this strange tingling in my stomach—like butterflies—and my heart is beating crazy fast. Where’ve you been all my life, angel?”
Dani gaped at us with her mouth hanging open. “What are you guys doing?”
“Coming out of the closet,” I quipped. “What’s it look like?”**
Russ is such a character that I have a love hate relationship with 😂 I mean I understand why he's the way he is but still I find at parts the need to punch him in his pretty moisturized face*(a book reference you'll only understand if you read) this book is all about his story and who he really is he's taken Archangel Michael's offer to train with but when he taps into another power that's not his own he's scared that he's a demon Michael is puzzled and says that he's got to consult with the Creator. But he discovers what he is and he's now scared that he's on the Avenging Angel's death list. And in order to him remaining human he has to rely on Clara who's his only nemesis but they discover truths that are not meant for the weak of heart.
This book's so twisted with its plot your head will spin with all the things Russ discovers and has to bear for those who hate him in the first part I promise that you'd sympathize with him now. As always the way Kelly plays with words is her strong point but this book bring out her wicked cool sense of humor because let's be honest she's writing about Russ who has a million comebacks 😂
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**“Do you feel anything?” he asked after a full minute of silence.
The truth scared me so badly that I couldn’t say it out loud. So instead, I grinned at Ethan. “Now that you mention it, I do feel this strange tingling in my stomach—like butterflies—and my heart is beating crazy fast. Where’ve you been all my life, angel?”
Dani gaped at us with her mouth hanging open. “What are you guys doing?”
“Coming out of the closet,” I quipped. “What’s it look like?”**
Russ is such a character that I have a love hate relationship with 😂 I mean I understand why he's the way he is but still I find at parts the need to punch him in his pretty moisturized face*(a book reference you'll only understand if you read) this book is all about his story and who he really is he's taken Archangel Michael's offer to train with but when he taps into another power that's not his own he's scared that he's a demon Michael is puzzled and says that he's got to consult with the Creator. But he discovers what he is and he's now scared that he's on the Avenging Angel's death list. And in order to him remaining human he has to rely on Clara who's his only nemesis but they discover truths that are not meant for the weak of heart.
This book's so twisted with its plot your head will spin with all the things Russ discovers and has to bear for those who hate him in the first part I promise that you'd sympathize with him now. As always the way Kelly plays with words is her strong point but this book bring out her wicked cool sense of humor because let's be honest she's writing about Russ who has a million comebacks 😂
📖 Happy Reading📖
October 1, 2015
hello action-packed dramatics.
kelly oram strikes again and sucks me wholeheartedly into her world of supernaturals. i really like how each book has focused on a different character while still having the same (rather large) supporting cast of characters. as much as i love grace and ethan, i was kinda overjoyed to have the story focus on russ and his snarky irreverence. fitting with russ's flair for the dramatic, there were lots of crazy reveals and revelations in this book. these supernaturals all have so many secrets and this war that is brewing will only reveal more of them.
yay for the return of dani & gabe. really interesting to see how dani & grace are each other's foils.
admittedly i'm disappointed that i'll have to wait for priestess to be published. i was hoping to binge on the entire series within a relatively short amount of time, but no dice.
kelly oram strikes again and sucks me wholeheartedly into her world of supernaturals. i really like how each book has focused on a different character while still having the same (rather large) supporting cast of characters. as much as i love grace and ethan, i was kinda overjoyed to have the story focus on russ and his snarky irreverence. fitting with russ's flair for the dramatic, there were lots of crazy reveals and revelations in this book. these supernaturals all have so many secrets and this war that is brewing will only reveal more of them.
yay for the return of dani & gabe. really interesting to see how dani & grace are each other's foils.
admittedly i'm disappointed that i'll have to wait for priestess to be published. i was hoping to binge on the entire series within a relatively short amount of time, but no dice.
January 1, 2018
Perfection in a book
After the first book, I knew that this would be a series that I could love and how right I was! Between the magic, the suspense, the twists and turns that author set up so perfectly balanced it was a beautiful dance for the brain. I've read all three books in the series and I'm so far in that I want the final book, like, NOW! 😂
After the first book, I knew that this would be a series that I could love and how right I was! Between the magic, the suspense, the twists and turns that author set up so perfectly balanced it was a beautiful dance for the brain. I've read all three books in the series and I'm so far in that I want the final book, like, NOW! 😂
November 24, 2018
I think this book is way better than the two previous ones...I’m not saying that because I’m a super big fan of Russ but because this book is all about business...Lol...
I want the fourth book...Want to know more about Clara and Russ...But it wouldn’t hurt if we have another book from Ethan’ POV, I want to see more of him and Grace too....
I want the fourth book...Want to know more about Clara and Russ...But it wouldn’t hurt if we have another book from Ethan’ POV, I want to see more of him and Grace too....
January 22, 2020
Can we please get Ethan's POV? Pretty please, I bet that would be awesome. Anyways, I've got one word for this book, Amazing! I'm really crossing my fingers for Russ and Clara Bear, seriously the poor guy needs a freaking break! Can't wait for Priestess
May 24, 2015
Best series ever. Love Russ POV. Love Kelly Oram.
October 10, 2025
Holy crow! Okay, I seriously thought this would be the end book. Apparently, it's not. I was hoping it was and now I have to wait! Okay, It was a mind shifting, blowing, say what, you've got to be kidding me kind of book. You've got three, that's right three love stories going on and you end up rooting for them all and the friendships. Now, I am not a person who wants a woman to share two men, I'M NOT, however, the way this book is written you almost wish they could just all be together. Thank heavens it's NOT that kind of book, I hope. I haven't found out yet if the other two get their coupled yet. UGH! How long do I have to wait! I don't know how she kept everything straight and going but DANG girl! Color me impressed.
August 26, 2020
Like, Russ was a main character in book 1 of the series and Ethan was a main character in book 2. So now, the two of them are main characters in book 3. Along with that Dani and Gabe were in book 1, while Grace and Cynthia were in book 2 and now, they are all in book 3. And let us not forget Alex, Russ' dad, plus an additional cast of characters to round out the story. Overlap is good, right?
September 28, 2019
Wonderful
I really loved this one. Russ being my favorite character and all, I loved hearing things from his point of view. It was exciting and fun to read. Can't wait to read the next book.
I really loved this one. Russ being my favorite character and all, I loved hearing things from his point of view. It was exciting and fun to read. Can't wait to read the next book.
May 1, 2018
How can you not love Russ? And being in his mind is even better than just reading about him from another character's POV. Great book that keeps the action coming.
July 21, 2019
The amount of tears i shed while reading this book could fill a small lake
April 14, 2020
Awesome
This one was completely action packed. I couldn’t put it down. Still didn’t live the ending, but I look forward to the next one.
This one was completely action packed. I couldn’t put it down. Still didn’t live the ending, but I look forward to the next one.
April 23, 2020
Weird
There was So much of is this one good or bad. Does the devil get your soul for this but not that? I don't remember a medallion doing what one does here.
There was So much of is this one good or bad. Does the devil get your soul for this but not that? I don't remember a medallion doing what one does here.
June 8, 2021
I NEEEEED A BOOK 4😭 I really hope Priestess is in Ethan’s pov too :))
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2022
I really hope Kelly will write more books from guy POV in the future! Idk how truly "guy-ish" they are but for sure a lot of fun to read :)
August 21, 2022
I beta-read this book!
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Love you, Kelly ❤
September 22, 2022
As well as the others I loved it but was disappointed that I couldn’t find the fourth book that the ending promised.
March 7, 2025
Un final muy agridulce.
September 16, 2016
At last! My raging 5 stars are reborn! I’ve loved the first book from the supernatural series, Chameleon, but this one is soooo great that I can’t help but lit all the 5-stars in my rating.
Honestly, when I started reading this story, I was confused. For I thought it’s going to continue what the second book left of. But then, as I proceed reading, I found out that it was really a continuation of the second and the first book, for obviously, it’s a series eh? How dumb could I get?! Haha
It’s just been a week since I’ve read the second book, and I just realized how I missed Russ. Haha, the bad boy and badass warlock. I missed his retorts and him being an ass. A handsome ass. Haha, now I am totally whipped.
And dang! These boys also know how to gossip haha lol. Unlike the second book, Dani and Gabe are present in this story. But it was all centered on Russ’s point of view, for obviously, it’s his story lol. And also, Gabe has unusually small lines in here. And I think I am starting to like Russ more than Gabe.
At first, Russ hated Dani for choosing Gabe over him. And that was really irritating. I want Dani and Russ to be bff again. And luckily, they’re friends again! (Wohoooo) There’s no denying my adoration to Russ, but after reading this story, it doubled or even tripled? Well, I’m not really sure. All I’m sure about is that Russ was really amazing in this book. I thought the greatest sacrifice he could ever do is to let go of Dani but I was wrong. There’s more than that! I know you’re eager to know, but I don’t want to spoil the thrill, haha. But I can’t help not to talk about this next revelation that I’m going to share. It’s just so f*cking no way I’ll be able to recover from that. Curious? Well, can you picture out Clara (yeah, the daughter of the witch Simone) and Russ making out together? I mean, no freaking way right?! Haha, I’m not a hater, but I just think Russ is better off with someone who’s like Dani. Baddass and have some balls. Haha. I know I’m being bias, for Dani is my favorite character, but can you blame me? They’re just so good with each other. Or maybe I can volunteer myself to be his soulmate instead? Haha lol
This book is undeniably as intense as the two previous books in this series. It was so fast paced that I didn’t even noticed that I’m already in its ending. And speaking of ending, I hope Russ would be OK. Huhu, he sacrificed a lot. I hope in the fourth book, he’ll finally be able to have his own happy ending.
So that’s it. If you have read this book, please let me know how you liked it eh?
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Honestly, when I started reading this story, I was confused. For I thought it’s going to continue what the second book left of. But then, as I proceed reading, I found out that it was really a continuation of the second and the first book, for obviously, it’s a series eh? How dumb could I get?! Haha
It’s just been a week since I’ve read the second book, and I just realized how I missed Russ. Haha, the bad boy and badass warlock. I missed his retorts and him being an ass. A handsome ass. Haha, now I am totally whipped.
And dang! These boys also know how to gossip haha lol. Unlike the second book, Dani and Gabe are present in this story. But it was all centered on Russ’s point of view, for obviously, it’s his story lol. And also, Gabe has unusually small lines in here. And I think I am starting to like Russ more than Gabe.
At first, Russ hated Dani for choosing Gabe over him. And that was really irritating. I want Dani and Russ to be bff again. And luckily, they’re friends again! (Wohoooo) There’s no denying my adoration to Russ, but after reading this story, it doubled or even tripled? Well, I’m not really sure. All I’m sure about is that Russ was really amazing in this book. I thought the greatest sacrifice he could ever do is to let go of Dani but I was wrong. There’s more than that! I know you’re eager to know, but I don’t want to spoil the thrill, haha. But I can’t help not to talk about this next revelation that I’m going to share. It’s just so f*cking no way I’ll be able to recover from that. Curious? Well, can you picture out Clara (yeah, the daughter of the witch Simone) and Russ making out together? I mean, no freaking way right?! Haha, I’m not a hater, but I just think Russ is better off with someone who’s like Dani. Baddass and have some balls. Haha. I know I’m being bias, for Dani is my favorite character, but can you blame me? They’re just so good with each other. Or maybe I can volunteer myself to be his soulmate instead? Haha lol
This book is undeniably as intense as the two previous books in this series. It was so fast paced that I didn’t even noticed that I’m already in its ending. And speaking of ending, I hope Russ would be OK. Huhu, he sacrificed a lot. I hope in the fourth book, he’ll finally be able to have his own happy ending.
So that’s it. If you have read this book, please let me know how you liked it eh?
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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September 2, 2015
Freeeaaaaaakkkkkk...!!!! Ow My God... I can't believe it, I love it... so, freakin' 5 stars for this book...!
Russ Devereaux... yay...!! I'm totally on Team Russ...
Okay, where should I start? This book is all about Russ, a Scion, marked by the devil himself but also blessed by Archangel Michael. Destined to be a chaos to this world but can't bring himself away from the Chosen and Ungifted Ones. How could that possible?
As I said in the review of book two, Dani is off limit for Russ but though Grace is so much available after the death of Preston, she still doesn't deserve Russ. However, thanks to Mother Creator, both of her Chosen and Ungifted Ones are blessed with soulmates on their own, that left Russ as the fifth wheel of their cohort. And I thought it's going to be Cynthia, though in character she's not that strong, she's just like a best friend available for Grace all the time, but even that, not even in million years, Clara Laroche will enter the picture as Russ' savior.
But... I LOVE IT, I LOVE HER, well at least now. Kelly Oram is a good writer, I mean, just because Russ hates her, I hate her too though in the end, even Russ doesn't have any idea why he hates her so much. Then it all revealed that Clara is more than just a bitchy witch, her mother put a fey spell to protect her, so no one knows that she's actually a hybrid, with a witch as a mother and a warlock as a father, taboo but powerful. But, there is no fey spell without consequence, so she's cursed to be indifferent, but since the spell is not going to work on a Scion, Simone put additional spell to Russ, so they're bonded to be archenemy. That's why they hate each other with no reason.
Geez... I have no idea what happened to be like Russ, two hot girls who happened to be a Chosen and Ungifted Ones are swooning over him (not the mention, the Ungifted One is actually the very First Daughter), having the Warrior to be his best friend, archangel Michael as his personal trainer, direct access to the power of Beelzebub the ruler of Underworld and master of all demons, whenever he wants, and... he could have all the excuse to kiss the Priestess a.k.a Clara Laroche. Such a lucky bastard... well, a hot lucky bastard.
I just don't have any words to describe how amazing the plot is, though kissing Clara as the way out to free himself from the temptation of Dark Magic kinds of... I don't know, just not like the right time... but I think it's only the matter of execution in the end, but still I love it ^^
And the best of all... Scion is not the end of the series, not even close, because we have the fourth series of Supernaturals, after all the Russ dosage in Scion (though still not enough for me), we will meet Clara in Priestess, just crossing my finger, since Russ has kissed Clara, then I guess we have to deal with Russ again in Priestess... yay...
Though, still no buzz at all about when the fourth book will be published.
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Russ Devereaux... yay...!! I'm totally on Team Russ...
Okay, where should I start? This book is all about Russ, a Scion, marked by the devil himself but also blessed by Archangel Michael. Destined to be a chaos to this world but can't bring himself away from the Chosen and Ungifted Ones. How could that possible?
As I said in the review of book two, Dani is off limit for Russ but though Grace is so much available after the death of Preston, she still doesn't deserve Russ. However, thanks to Mother Creator, both of her Chosen and Ungifted Ones are blessed with soulmates on their own, that left Russ as the fifth wheel of their cohort. And I thought it's going to be Cynthia, though in character she's not that strong, she's just like a best friend available for Grace all the time, but even that, not even in million years, Clara Laroche will enter the picture as Russ' savior.
But... I LOVE IT, I LOVE HER, well at least now. Kelly Oram is a good writer, I mean, just because Russ hates her, I hate her too though in the end, even Russ doesn't have any idea why he hates her so much. Then it all revealed that Clara is more than just a bitchy witch, her mother put a fey spell to protect her, so no one knows that she's actually a hybrid, with a witch as a mother and a warlock as a father, taboo but powerful. But, there is no fey spell without consequence, so she's cursed to be indifferent, but since the spell is not going to work on a Scion, Simone put additional spell to Russ, so they're bonded to be archenemy. That's why they hate each other with no reason.
Geez... I have no idea what happened to be like Russ, two hot girls who happened to be a Chosen and Ungifted Ones are swooning over him (not the mention, the Ungifted One is actually the very First Daughter), having the Warrior to be his best friend, archangel Michael as his personal trainer, direct access to the power of Beelzebub the ruler of Underworld and master of all demons, whenever he wants, and... he could have all the excuse to kiss the Priestess a.k.a Clara Laroche. Such a lucky bastard... well, a hot lucky bastard.
I just don't have any words to describe how amazing the plot is, though kissing Clara as the way out to free himself from the temptation of Dark Magic kinds of... I don't know, just not like the right time... but I think it's only the matter of execution in the end, but still I love it ^^
And the best of all... Scion is not the end of the series, not even close, because we have the fourth series of Supernaturals, after all the Russ dosage in Scion (though still not enough for me), we will meet Clara in Priestess, just crossing my finger, since Russ has kissed Clara, then I guess we have to deal with Russ again in Priestess... yay...
Though, still no buzz at all about when the fourth book will be published.
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April 14, 2015
Blurb
Russ Devereaux used to have it all—loving father, beautiful best friend, a carefree life in a town he loved, and strong magic. He was the king of his happy universe. Five months ago, that life was taken from him. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars.
He’s spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time.
He’s discovered power inside of him—an ancient, dark power that he shouldn’t have, can’t explain, can’t control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time.
As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and he new one are about to collide and it’s bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he’ll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he’s not just plain damned.
My thoughts
** I received a copy of Scion in return for an honest review**
I have read the first two books in this series and I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed them and couldn't wait to read this instalment. Excited much when It appeared on my kindle.. Yes! Even so that I dropped what I was reading to get stuck in.
The first few pages, I will admit that I did get a little confused so I went back and re read the last chapter in Ungifted. Once that was read everything came flooding back.. Oh Rusty how I missed you!
Scion did not disappoint.. Nope not in the slightest. This book has been shelved as one of my favourites. No surprise.. Kelly Oram's book are a-maz-ing!
Lots of Action and betrayal is present in Scion!
I couldn't help but feel crushed for Russ .. So much he had gone through.. and so much more in this book. A happy ending is in sight for Russ? I really hope so.
This book is certainly a treat for us paranormal book lovers out there, so get stuck in!
** This review can also be found on Crimsoncooks Book Place **
Russ Devereaux used to have it all—loving father, beautiful best friend, a carefree life in a town he loved, and strong magic. He was the king of his happy universe. Five months ago, that life was taken from him. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars.
He’s spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time.
He’s discovered power inside of him—an ancient, dark power that he shouldn’t have, can’t explain, can’t control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time.
As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and he new one are about to collide and it’s bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he’ll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he’s not just plain damned.
My thoughts
** I received a copy of Scion in return for an honest review**
I have read the first two books in this series and I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed them and couldn't wait to read this instalment. Excited much when It appeared on my kindle.. Yes! Even so that I dropped what I was reading to get stuck in.
The first few pages, I will admit that I did get a little confused so I went back and re read the last chapter in Ungifted. Once that was read everything came flooding back.. Oh Rusty how I missed you!
Scion did not disappoint.. Nope not in the slightest. This book has been shelved as one of my favourites. No surprise.. Kelly Oram's book are a-maz-ing!
Lots of Action and betrayal is present in Scion!
I couldn't help but feel crushed for Russ .. So much he had gone through.. and so much more in this book. A happy ending is in sight for Russ? I really hope so.
This book is certainly a treat for us paranormal book lovers out there, so get stuck in!
** This review can also be found on Crimsoncooks Book Place **
October 11, 2015
Scion is the third book in the Supernatural series. It starts off months after the ending of Ungifted. Throughout both books there has been one constant- Russ Devereaux. Russ has been the glue that has kept this series together. He moves fluidly throughout Dani and Grace’s worlds. He is what connects them. He unfortunalty has gotten the shaft. You see, Dani gets her happily ever after with Gabe (still not feeling him) and Grace kinda gets hers with Ethan (loving them). In Scion, you get to see the happy couple and pairing together again. Russ is alone, yea he has friends- Ethan’s momma took him in. He is still without a happily ever after which sucks because he is the one that cares the most of the three.
The council is evil- I still don’t like them regardless of what they say. Gabe makes me mad in this installment- so mad that I can honestly say I hate him. I want to shake Dani and scream at her “how can you side with this jerk?” Grace and Ethan of course are adorable. Now, back to Russ.
Without answers, he decides to return home. Clara tags along so that the happy couples are not split. Clara who Russ hates but has no clue why- Clara who is just as confused because she remembers a time when Russ did not hate her. He being the only person ever to not hate her. Why does everyone hate her? It may have something to do with her momma dearest. Who by the way needs to just die. That is one evil momma. Russ should be thanking God that Clara does follow him- as she is the reason he is alive. But does he- no he has an unexplained hatred of her. Being as smart as they are someone in the group should have figured out the root cause of their feud. Or at least suspected something. I love that Clara fights for him- even at the end. Even when Russ demands that she doesn’t.
The ending- holy cowziers what an ending! Talk about a cliffhanger. Talk about a game changer. Talk about making your readers wait until the next book is released. Well, done! Hopefully Clara can give Russ his HEA in the next book- cause boy does he sure deserve one.
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The council is evil- I still don’t like them regardless of what they say. Gabe makes me mad in this installment- so mad that I can honestly say I hate him. I want to shake Dani and scream at her “how can you side with this jerk?” Grace and Ethan of course are adorable. Now, back to Russ.
Without answers, he decides to return home. Clara tags along so that the happy couples are not split. Clara who Russ hates but has no clue why- Clara who is just as confused because she remembers a time when Russ did not hate her. He being the only person ever to not hate her. Why does everyone hate her? It may have something to do with her momma dearest. Who by the way needs to just die. That is one evil momma. Russ should be thanking God that Clara does follow him- as she is the reason he is alive. But does he- no he has an unexplained hatred of her. Being as smart as they are someone in the group should have figured out the root cause of their feud. Or at least suspected something. I love that Clara fights for him- even at the end. Even when Russ demands that she doesn’t.
The ending- holy cowziers what an ending! Talk about a cliffhanger. Talk about a game changer. Talk about making your readers wait until the next book is released. Well, done! Hopefully Clara can give Russ his HEA in the next book- cause boy does he sure deserve one.
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June 10, 2017
Kelly Oram's books are without a doubt compulsively readable. It's just a shame that her writing has such a 'fanfictiony' vibe to them.
This book suffered some of the same problems that the two before it did. Too much bickering and random banter happening during critical and time sensitive moments. Too much of the 'smart kids having to put stupid and power hungry adults in their place' trope. Too much clinging and random make out sessions. I mean yeah, I get the whole supernatural transfer of power thing, but it just seems like a gimmick used to justify and excuse all the craziness going on.
I guess I keep getting disappointed because I'm hoping for the writing to get better but it doesn't. I guess I'm hoping for a little more depth. I mean, I really like how she takes cliches and does something different with them. And again, her writing isn't bad it's just...the execution is a bit immature. Or like I said, fanfictiony. And trust me, I read a lot of fancfiction so I know what they read like. I suppose that isn't surprising since that's where she started. It's just a shame that her books still read like it.
I will say that this is the good kind of fanfiction you want to read though. This separates her from authors like Victoria Aveyard. Her writing is like the crappiest fanfiction you can come across. Mary Sues, overused character tropes and cliches, nonsensical plots, absurd characters and motivations. Absolutely nothing good to be found in that writing. Oram is leagues above. It's just a shame that an author like her has gained so much popularity over Oram.
That being said, if I didn't like the direction her storyline was going, the overall arc, I'd have given this 2 stars. I did like the continuation we got for Grace, the explanation and backstory we got for Russ and the ending to this. I didn't care for the way the introduction to the next book was given as it didn't feel organic, but I know I'll read it. Also, I hate Dani more and more with each installment. I cannot stand that girl anymore and for the life of me cannot understand how I liked her in the first book.
This book suffered some of the same problems that the two before it did. Too much bickering and random banter happening during critical and time sensitive moments. Too much of the 'smart kids having to put stupid and power hungry adults in their place' trope. Too much clinging and random make out sessions. I mean yeah, I get the whole supernatural transfer of power thing, but it just seems like a gimmick used to justify and excuse all the craziness going on.
I guess I keep getting disappointed because I'm hoping for the writing to get better but it doesn't. I guess I'm hoping for a little more depth. I mean, I really like how she takes cliches and does something different with them. And again, her writing isn't bad it's just...the execution is a bit immature. Or like I said, fanfictiony. And trust me, I read a lot of fancfiction so I know what they read like. I suppose that isn't surprising since that's where she started. It's just a shame that her books still read like it.
I will say that this is the good kind of fanfiction you want to read though. This separates her from authors like Victoria Aveyard. Her writing is like the crappiest fanfiction you can come across. Mary Sues, overused character tropes and cliches, nonsensical plots, absurd characters and motivations. Absolutely nothing good to be found in that writing. Oram is leagues above. It's just a shame that an author like her has gained so much popularity over Oram.
That being said, if I didn't like the direction her storyline was going, the overall arc, I'd have given this 2 stars. I did like the continuation we got for Grace, the explanation and backstory we got for Russ and the ending to this. I didn't care for the way the introduction to the next book was given as it didn't feel organic, but I know I'll read it. Also, I hate Dani more and more with each installment. I cannot stand that girl anymore and for the life of me cannot understand how I liked her in the first book.
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