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Fated Saga #8
Throne of Ghosts
Forsaken, Book Eight in the Fated Saga.
Jae Mochrie is Juliska Blackwell’s prisoner. She’s tasked him with a simple request… one he refuses to give in to. The price for his defiance is exactly what he expects. But he sees an out… a possible solution, at least a temporary solution. One that might give him more time. Unfortunately, it does not go as planned and Juliska’s reaction is not what he expects, at all.
It sends her into a fury. And then to top it all off, she sees a ghost… one from her past. A face she never wanted to see again. These events set off a chain reaction, leading to Juliska’s first real vision in years.
Just how did Juliska Blackwell go from lost girl found, and raised by the Svoda, to a Firemancer, to being their Queen? You might think you know her motivation… there’s been a few hints along the way.
What happened when she was kidnapped by Jurekai Fazendiin? The first made and most powerful of the Immortal Grosvenor.
What really happened on what should have been the happiest day of her life? Her wedding day…
And who exactly is “Uncle Eddy” otherwise known as Colin Edward Gillivray, and why did he take his own life? Forcing him to straddle the world of the living and the world of the dead, for all eternity.
Before we can go forward, we must first go back.
Jae Mochrie is Juliska Blackwell’s prisoner. She’s tasked him with a simple request… one he refuses to give in to. The price for his defiance is exactly what he expects. But he sees an out… a possible solution, at least a temporary solution. One that might give him more time. Unfortunately, it does not go as planned and Juliska’s reaction is not what he expects, at all.
It sends her into a fury. And then to top it all off, she sees a ghost… one from her past. A face she never wanted to see again. These events set off a chain reaction, leading to Juliska’s first real vision in years.
Just how did Juliska Blackwell go from lost girl found, and raised by the Svoda, to a Firemancer, to being their Queen? You might think you know her motivation… there’s been a few hints along the way.
What happened when she was kidnapped by Jurekai Fazendiin? The first made and most powerful of the Immortal Grosvenor.
What really happened on what should have been the happiest day of her life? Her wedding day…
And who exactly is “Uncle Eddy” otherwise known as Colin Edward Gillivray, and why did he take his own life? Forcing him to straddle the world of the living and the world of the dead, for all eternity.
Before we can go forward, we must first go back.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2015
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Rachel M. Humphrey-D'aigle
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Humphrey Quinn: The Fated Chronicles and We Witches Three
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Humphrey Quinn: The Fated Chronicles and We Witches Three
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February 5, 2017
Forsaken (The Seer's Apprentice, The Pearl Dragon, and The Devoted Ghost) Book 8
The story of Eddie and Juliska. Eddie return to show Juliska her Iife story. Hr is giving her a change to change her life and stop a war. You love it and find out many thinks about Juliska and why she dose things she dose. Great story.
The story of Eddie and Juliska. Eddie return to show Juliska her Iife story. Hr is giving her a change to change her life and stop a war. You love it and find out many thinks about Juliska and why she dose things she dose. Great story.
October 28, 2017
I loved these books!
The author said at the end of "Forsaken " that she loves these characters and that she may one day revisit them.
I would love that!!!!
I have not enjoyed a series of books as much as I have enjoyed these in a long time!!!
The author said at the end of "Forsaken " that she loves these characters and that she may one day revisit them.
I would love that!!!!
I have not enjoyed a series of books as much as I have enjoyed these in a long time!!!
January 13, 2016
I read this on my Kindle and I had some issues with this. The big ones were there so many typos in various chapters as well as a few spelling mistakes here and there which made me wonder if this book was properly edited at all. The other is with the story. Don't get me wrong, I like this book series. It's interesting. I get that this was about Juliska Blackwell and how she came to be where she is and how she came to be evil. Here's the thing; it seems she was kind of a jerk before she became evil. I found that I didn't really like her at all when she was "kind of good" and it seemed like Eddy loved her a lot more than she loved him. I found her stupidity aggravating because she didn't really question the main villain's actions hard enough and came to trust him way too easily. And then she lies to everyone who ever cared about her and on top of it kills some of them and hides it. And STILL she keeps being this deliberately obtuse, annoying, spoiled brat. By the end of the book I pretty much hated her and feel she serves no purpose whatsoever. She was shown the truth and still she acts like this gigantic jerk and all I could think is why is she so dumb? I liked the book, but I feel it wasn't as good as the previous ones and Juliska Blackwell is a huge part of why. I couldn't even feel sorry for her because she was just so unlikable for me. I'm also disappointed that there's no mention of any of the main story at all and you only see Meghan at the very end. This book was good, but not great.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2016
How did Juliska Blackwell become some a vindictive, hateful person? This book tells the story of what happened when she was kidnapped by Jurekai Fazendiin and how Juliska became the person we know today.
Good story full of so many surprises! I always appreciate when an author fills in the backstory of an important character and this book did a great job of doing so. The question that I was left with is there any hope for Juliska? Most people have hope and want to think people can change. This was not only an enjoyable read but had some good life lessons as well. If you haven’t read the other books in the series you could read this one first but I would start at the beginning. Happy Reading!
Good story full of so many surprises! I always appreciate when an author fills in the backstory of an important character and this book did a great job of doing so. The question that I was left with is there any hope for Juliska? Most people have hope and want to think people can change. This was not only an enjoyable read but had some good life lessons as well. If you haven’t read the other books in the series you could read this one first but I would start at the beginning. Happy Reading!
June 18, 2017
I love the peek into the past. It was very interesting to see how Fazendiin manipulated people and events to create the three immortal children. I feel bad for both Isabella & Juliska as they both had to lose a child for the prophecy to come true. They both reacted in different ways though and that shows their true character. I can't wait to read book 9 and see what happens as the Meghan, Colin & Colby follow their fate.
July 9, 2015
Loved the book, left me wanting more as usual!
May 18, 2015
Holy hell! Amazing! I kinda feel sorry for Juliska now and don't see her as completely evil. She still has time...for redemption!
August 5, 2015
Suspenseful
Can't wait for next book a lot of unanswered questions!!! Hope it doesn't take as long as this one did
Can't wait for next book a lot of unanswered questions!!! Hope it doesn't take as long as this one did
July 25, 2017
Wow, this one totally draws you in and hits you with a ton of bricks with why Juliska acts the way she does, I can not wait to read the next book
January 10, 2016
This tells the Juliska's story- what happened to make her the way she was. While it answered a lot of questions, I had hoped it would advance the main story.
April 12, 2016
I liked the story and I'm waiting to see how it ends. I just wish someone would proofread it before it's published. Way too many grammar mistakes.
May 22, 2016
Another YA fiction / fantasy series by an interesting author.
November 12, 2016
Another great book if you like this genre. can't wait for the next one.
April 3, 2017
A good read
A little back history that really helps tie the series together. I can not wait to figure out how this ends.
A little back history that really helps tie the series together. I can not wait to figure out how this ends.
October 8, 2017
I just could not get enough.
April 11, 2019
Love this series
I do love this series. Yes it has a combination of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, but only in subject not in story. The story is excellent, however the gramatical and spelling errors throughout the series will grate on those with an eye for correct English. It did not put me off though. There is a slight lull in tempo around book 7 but it picks up well as it gets into book 8. I sometimes have to read back a few pages because some points get a little lost in a long explanation and some explanations do get repeated somewhat unnecessarily. This author does all of the work from writing through to publishing herself, yep, Humphrey Quinn is a woman, and she really could do with a good proof reader. That said don't let any of the above put you off. It is a brilliantly put together story. I have not yet read the ending, part of me doesn't want it to end. Then another part of me can't wait to get there. For me that is the essence of a great book, or series. I would love to see this as a film, providing they didn't change and leave out as much as they did with Harry Potter. My reccomendation.... read it ! You won't be disappointed if this is your kind of genre.
I do love this series. Yes it has a combination of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, but only in subject not in story. The story is excellent, however the gramatical and spelling errors throughout the series will grate on those with an eye for correct English. It did not put me off though. There is a slight lull in tempo around book 7 but it picks up well as it gets into book 8. I sometimes have to read back a few pages because some points get a little lost in a long explanation and some explanations do get repeated somewhat unnecessarily. This author does all of the work from writing through to publishing herself, yep, Humphrey Quinn is a woman, and she really could do with a good proof reader. That said don't let any of the above put you off. It is a brilliantly put together story. I have not yet read the ending, part of me doesn't want it to end. Then another part of me can't wait to get there. For me that is the essence of a great book, or series. I would love to see this as a film, providing they didn't change and leave out as much as they did with Harry Potter. My reccomendation.... read it ! You won't be disappointed if this is your kind of genre.
February 15, 2017
This is all about Juliska and what she went through and how and why she is the way she is. This was a much better read, along with each book seems to be sucking me in more and more.
June 6, 2021
The true story, past and present, about Juliska Blackwell and Uncle Eddie. Meghan has a vision. I liked this episode, the backstory answered many questions. It can be read as a stand alone book.
February 6, 2016
Awesome
Finishing this book only left me ready to read the next one in this series. I can hardly wait to find out what happens next. I totally loved this series!
Finishing this book only left me ready to read the next one in this series. I can hardly wait to find out what happens next. I totally loved this series!
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