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Vengeance is the only thing worth dying for.
Teaming up with a handsome rival named Ephrem, the banished Princess Lilliana must find her stolen Ardent talisman before a sinister enemy uses it against both rival wolf pack strongholds, intertwining the destinies of the two would-be lovers.
Teaming up with a handsome rival named Ephrem, the banished Princess Lilliana must find her stolen Ardent talisman before a sinister enemy uses it against both rival wolf pack strongholds, intertwining the destinies of the two would-be lovers.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2015
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April 8, 2017
Seriously? I mean, really?
I really don't even know where to begin writing a review for this book. It was a massive disappointment. There are no redeeming qualities to be found. Most of the character and relationship developments happen "off screen," as it were. The descriptions are a confusing use of purple prose that manages to say absolutely nothing. The pacing is ridiculous, again with most of the action happening outside of the plot. The characters are two-dimensional and inconsistent.
This thing almost feels like the so-called auhtor took a bunch of different and random writing prompts and threw them together chapter after chapter until she hit a pre-determined word count. That's the only reasonable way I can think that this thing turned out the way it did. It would certainly account for the inconsistency in the characters. It's either that or she just made it up as she went along, with no plan and no outline.
Save your time and money. If you're looking for a good shifter romance, you won't find it here. Hell, you won't find much of anything here.
I really don't even know where to begin writing a review for this book. It was a massive disappointment. There are no redeeming qualities to be found. Most of the character and relationship developments happen "off screen," as it were. The descriptions are a confusing use of purple prose that manages to say absolutely nothing. The pacing is ridiculous, again with most of the action happening outside of the plot. The characters are two-dimensional and inconsistent.
This thing almost feels like the so-called auhtor took a bunch of different and random writing prompts and threw them together chapter after chapter until she hit a pre-determined word count. That's the only reasonable way I can think that this thing turned out the way it did. It would certainly account for the inconsistency in the characters. It's either that or she just made it up as she went along, with no plan and no outline.
Save your time and money. If you're looking for a good shifter romance, you won't find it here. Hell, you won't find much of anything here.
August 24, 2015
Great introduction to what I can already tell is going to be an epic shifter series. There's tension between the new queen and leader of the Arcknight wolf pack. The princess has just been betrayed, and then banished, for losing- or rather having it stollen- a most sacred artifact that gives her strength. A rival clan's warrior has come to the rescue, though he's not just a guard, and she doesn't recognize him from years ago. While she gets to know him, her sister - Queen Rafaela - has a new marriage and a new pack to control, her guard Ephram is keeping a secret from her, and a prophecy for domination must be stopped.
Awesome story, and I can't wait to read the next book!
Awesome story, and I can't wait to read the next book!
September 17, 2015
I love Alexia's books and this one ranks right up there with my favorites. Lilliana is not in line for the throne, that is her older sister. Still to be banished is to be put to death. Without her pack, she was doomed. Ephrem is not from the same pack as Lilliana but he protects her for his own reasons. Together they must track down what Lily lost before it puts both packs in grave danger.
I love the royalty aspect of these packs. There isn't just and alpha and his mate, this is an honest to goodness royalty line with all the niceties that comes with that. Ephrem and Lily are really made for each other with neither having a place in their respective packs royalty. I wasn't sure how it would come out about the secret Ephrem kept from her but I really liked it. They worked together to find what Lily lost, even if it put them at great risk. I can't wait for more in this series!!
5/5 for me! I like the start of this new series.
Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
I love the royalty aspect of these packs. There isn't just and alpha and his mate, this is an honest to goodness royalty line with all the niceties that comes with that. Ephrem and Lily are really made for each other with neither having a place in their respective packs royalty. I wasn't sure how it would come out about the secret Ephrem kept from her but I really liked it. They worked together to find what Lily lost, even if it put them at great risk. I can't wait for more in this series!!
5/5 for me! I like the start of this new series.
Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
August 24, 2015
I'd like to start off by saying thank you to Ms. Purdy who gave me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is just one of ten stories by ten amazing authors in the Shifted Anthology.
Ardent is the first book in the ArcKnight Chronicles
I've read several shifter books this year and Ardent is by far my favorite.It's not a long book, I finished it in one sitting, but it is a GREAT book! I loved the backdrop of the story it was very thought out and original.I really enjoy a good forbidden love story. The characters sucked me in from page one. I loved their personalities and definitely want to get to know them better. I could go on and on about what I loved about this story but I hate spoilers and don't want to give anything away so I'll keep it short and sweet. But I have to say if you love a good shifter story or a good love story then you should definitely pick this one up!
This book is just one of ten stories by ten amazing authors in the Shifted Anthology.
Ardent is the first book in the ArcKnight Chronicles
I've read several shifter books this year and Ardent is by far my favorite.It's not a long book, I finished it in one sitting, but it is a GREAT book! I loved the backdrop of the story it was very thought out and original.I really enjoy a good forbidden love story. The characters sucked me in from page one. I loved their personalities and definitely want to get to know them better. I could go on and on about what I loved about this story but I hate spoilers and don't want to give anything away so I'll keep it short and sweet. But I have to say if you love a good shifter story or a good love story then you should definitely pick this one up!
February 5, 2017
I have found a new favorite series to delve into!
This was absolutely captivating! I read book 1 & 2 back to back in a single sitting, & can not wait to get my hands on book 3. This is no ordinary shifter tale. Purdy has transported us to a kingdom where destinies attempt to defy the odds & those who reign are but pawns in this world we do yet fully understand. Every page gave us a tiny glimpse more, every chapter offered more depth in true Purdy style. The addition of the ancient gargoyle shifter pack brought even more intrigue. Will Ephrem find Lilliana in time? Will the ArcKnight & MarkTier packs be able to set aside their differences & work together to save Temple? I must know!!
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This was absolutely captivating! I read book 1 & 2 back to back in a single sitting, & can not wait to get my hands on book 3. This is no ordinary shifter tale. Purdy has transported us to a kingdom where destinies attempt to defy the odds & those who reign are but pawns in this world we do yet fully understand. Every page gave us a tiny glimpse more, every chapter offered more depth in true Purdy style. The addition of the ancient gargoyle shifter pack brought even more intrigue. Will Ephrem find Lilliana in time? Will the ArcKnight & MarkTier packs be able to set aside their differences & work together to save Temple? I must know!!
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May 12, 2016
I really want to give more stars since somehow I actually like the theme and main plot.
Unfortunately the story was inconsistent. One minute Lilly didn't know the true about her talistman and Emphrem and in the next chapter she just knew!!! Huh? I had to go back so many time in case I missed out any pages but nope I did miss nothing which mean ? And this knd of confusion happened through out the book. It really dampened my enjoyment and thus 1.5 stars.
Also there was too many unanswered question according to the world building, magic and other useful background information. Oh and one more thing.....the characters. They were one dimensionally shallow, vague personality and zero chemistry. The Ending was soapy and erupted.
Unfortunately the story was inconsistent. One minute Lilly didn't know the true about her talistman and Emphrem and in the next chapter she just knew!!! Huh? I had to go back so many time in case I missed out any pages but nope I did miss nothing which mean ? And this knd of confusion happened through out the book. It really dampened my enjoyment and thus 1.5 stars.
Also there was too many unanswered question according to the world building, magic and other useful background information. Oh and one more thing.....the characters. They were one dimensionally shallow, vague personality and zero chemistry. The Ending was soapy and erupted.
October 22, 2015
Another great book from Alexia Purdy! This is a great start to what will be a great series, It has everything I love in a book or series. Lillian is a banished shifter princess who teams up with the rival clans super hot warrior. There is tension between Lillian and her sister who just became queen, prophecies, stolen artifacts and what is sure to be a steamy romance. I was hooked from the beginning, reading it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book to see where Alexia will take us.
October 8, 2015
this book pulled me in by the cover, it's beautiful and let you know that you're going to be taken away in a paranormal fantasy land. as soon as the story started I know it's going to be one I could not put down. the story is about Liliana in the trials and tasks she's put through after being kicked out of her home. we quickly meet Ephrem who is her long lost love. This book is filled with action romance and amazing paranormal beings. I cannot wait to read book 2 and find out where the author takes us.
October 22, 2015
A whole different take on shifters with hierarchy similar to what's usually reserved for vampires or to those of another world. It was exciting, intriguing, and full of characters to root for and love. I was instantly hooked and couldn't put it down. I loved every moment of it and am eager to see what happens next in their story! A new and wonderful series from an all time favorite, Alexia Purdy!
September 29, 2015
This series must be read in order. This is the first book in the series.
This novella is a great new take on shifters and their hierarchy. It's fell of twists and turns and kept me guessing as to what would happen next. I cannot wait to read more from this series!
This book is suitable for adult readers only.
This novella is a great new take on shifters and their hierarchy. It's fell of twists and turns and kept me guessing as to what would happen next. I cannot wait to read more from this series!
This book is suitable for adult readers only.
September 13, 2015
I loved everything about this story! Shifters, banished royalty, broken betrothal, opposing packs and a prophecy! I want to know so much more about the characters and this world! This is definitely going to be an amazing shifter series and I can’t wait for more!
September 23, 2015
Great start to a new series. The book was an easy read with smooth transitions. Unique storyline and I can't wait to see where this series goes.
October 19, 2015
This book was one of Alexia's best yet. Rival packs, love, betrayal, and surprises. Another must read series.
August 7, 2017
I have no intro to this review. I just can't anymore. If you have time to waste and like low star reviews that rip on books...you're welcome. (To be fair, this book made me very angry, so the ripping is justified :P)
These are my notes/thoughts as I read the book:
The first person bit is off-putting, but at least it's in past tense.
Right off the bat there are many repetitive word useages. The same word repeated at least twice within a sentence or two, or even in the same sentence. Some variety would be nice.
The book throws a lot at you from the start, which normally could be okay, but it feels random, disorganized, and rushed, just leaving me confused and apathetic. Like, here's this thing, oh and this thing, and this other thing, and did I mention this thing, also this is important.
Like, give me time to CARE. You can throw a lot at me, that's fine, but it's all brushed over with no shown emotion, I couldn't give two craps. (Yet another book that falls prey to telling and not showing.)
And yet despite all the telling and not showing, there's still not a lot being told. Locations and setting are almost never described, so I have no idea where the characters are or their surroundings.
The voices for all the characters, did I mention it switches perspectives with each chapter?, are all the same. There is no uniqueness between them, and if it wasn't for the initial mention of whose chapter it was, I would have no idea who was who. (I had to keep checking back too throughout chapters because I'd forget.)
And just in general speaking of the characters, there is no weight in any of them. All their relationships with each other are just words. We're told, never shown.
That's about the best example of what to expect with the quality of this novel.
What danger? What makes it so easy for them to die without a pack? That keeps coming up but is never explained. The closest I could get is that if you're without a pack, it's like normal living, but by yourself, but for some reason you'll die? I still don't even get what this place is or what it looks like? It keeps saying it's like New York, but that's mostly it. Some vague directions of who owns what north/south/etc but I'm still super lost. I didn't even know the whole workout chapter early on was in a gym until lockers were mentioned afterwards. I don't even know what the places look like for where the clans live or how many people live there. Apparently there are borders, and gates, and an army? Like where does all that go? I don't...this book is so confusing.
The dialogue and internal monologue information dropping is so forced. It reminds me of how poorly written movies introduce information between characters. "Remember that time that we did x?" "Oh yeah, good times." Like, information that is obvious and drilled into memory for them is being discussed as if they needed reminding. "It's a shame I lost my talisman, because that's important for these reasons." Oh okay cool, thanks. Weave that stuff into the story, don't just pause everything to speak to the audience. (Note that at no point is the fourth wall broken, however it feels like that since everyone's talking over stuff they should already know like they're all brand new to this.)
WHAT?! When did you learn that?! He had kept that a secret from you? I feel like that's kind of an important detail missing! They were supposed to get married, something he knew she had forgotten and seemed to purposely keep from her. And now all the sudden she knows???
Wait, do you know which is whose, or...what is happening?!
God that sounds so cheesy. I still don't understand this. This place is like New York, and BOTH clans live there. And if you get all four you can rule everything like??? Why not live farther apart, or how does that effect the rest of world, or what does this shit do because I guess it just fucking turns you into a god, Jesus. (Note from future self, it is later explained why they're in the same location, as this place is essentially a supernatural magnet, but they can still leave and be separated. They're not stuck there. Can the talismans not be tied to a person? Can't they just be detached and hidden somewhere...else? @_@ There are too many holes and unanswered questions.)
(My partner later comes in with a, "A better way to play that would be 'how many what?'.")
How convenient. Now, please explain for the audienc-UH I mean, main character :)
So wait, she /does/ know then that the talisman is his and that they were betrothed? Again, like, feels like that should've been a scene in the book and not off screen. (And the constant back and forth is...ugh.)
Trying to figure out what's happened so far:
So the talisman is taken from the MC by her best friend. The MC let's her get away with it and takes the blame. The MC feels betrayed and lied to by her once best friend (super big deal, this was the one person she ever trusted), but didn't want her to die. The implication is that she didn't really know her and their friendship was a lie for her to just collect the talisman. She then tells the hero/love-interest all about this chick, it's apparently no longer a secret, and then they're hunting the ex-friend down together. After (x) time with little to no results, the hero is telling her the above and she just agrees with it??? I just...
So...he didn't tell her??
I thought this place was like New York and modern times? Why are they dealing with horses? Words like "gate", "kingdom", "palace", and such are used. What time period does this take place in? And if it IS modern times, then I'm going to need more than "New York-esque" to go off of, apparently. (I mean, there were things like "cars" mentioned soooo??? Is this like a medieval New York??)
He JUST started talking. Jesus, kill me please, I'm only 35% of the way done!
The instalove is really annoying. "But Sam, they knew each other a week! That's not instant." Gurl, the fact that we only see like, five "conversations" between them, most of which was just plot/background explanation for the readers, ima go with it's instalove.
(This is the MC's sister talking about some guard btw)
Just another example of telling and not showing. I mean, every sentence in this book is an example, but like, come on! He's already out here and with her, he was keeping secrets from Gil. He was being protective. We don't need this shoved in our face. Just keep it subtle and trust that your readers aren't stupid. Let US suspect that he was in love with her.
Gurl, your hair is so black, it's blue.
But seriously, there is some burning deep raging hatred towards this chick, so...why did our MC not tell anyone and sacrifice her entire life, family, and happiness for her??? "Because she'd face death and that's sad." Please explain the motivation? Because that's just stupid. Or otherwise make our MC hate her less.
Oh okay.
BUT...YOU DIDN'T WANT HER TO DIE?!?!?! That's how this ENTIRE FUCKING BOOK got started! She took the wrap for her ex-friend so her ex-friend wouldn't get killed, and then she was banished. NOW you want to kill her?!!?!?!?!?!??! Literally no new information has been given, nothing has changed, she just suddenly wants her dead now.
Our MC's love interest ("hero") has a brother who is marrying the ex-friend:
Okay, so like, the big fight with the ex-friend was massively anti-climatic? One single paragraph of a supposed epic fight (not even involving her) that would've been nice to see, and the brother's reaction to the ex-friend's betrayal was just "I heard what she said, that sucks, oh well!" Like...if he heard that she was the evil one, why did he shoot our MC and fight our hero?
This book...just keeps getting more stupid. Like, it's so crappy. There is this tiny sliver of what could have been, but it's so deeply covered by piles of shit. Just wow.
FOUR LETS YOU RULE THE WORLD?!?!?! Our MC had four when she was fighting the ex-friend and that apparently wasn't enough?!?! And she got shot and is dying and now our hero is like "Maybe four is enough to save her?" Literally it was stated earlier in the book (scroll up in my review, I QUOTED it) that four let's you rule the world.
YOU HAVE FOUR. I AM SCREAMING.
I DNF'd at 50%, basically the end of "Part 1" (Jesus.)
The ex-friend was killed and stopped. Everyone's happy. Our MC stays banished. MC and hero can't marry SO SAD I KNOW but they love each other lots.
The end. I'm not reading more of this crap.
These are my notes/thoughts as I read the book:
The first person bit is off-putting, but at least it's in past tense.
Right off the bat there are many repetitive word useages. The same word repeated at least twice within a sentence or two, or even in the same sentence. Some variety would be nice.
The book throws a lot at you from the start, which normally could be okay, but it feels random, disorganized, and rushed, just leaving me confused and apathetic. Like, here's this thing, oh and this thing, and this other thing, and did I mention this thing, also this is important.
Like, give me time to CARE. You can throw a lot at me, that's fine, but it's all brushed over with no shown emotion, I couldn't give two craps. (Yet another book that falls prey to telling and not showing.)
And yet despite all the telling and not showing, there's still not a lot being told. Locations and setting are almost never described, so I have no idea where the characters are or their surroundings.
The voices for all the characters, did I mention it switches perspectives with each chapter?, are all the same. There is no uniqueness between them, and if it wasn't for the initial mention of whose chapter it was, I would have no idea who was who. (I had to keep checking back too throughout chapters because I'd forget.)
And just in general speaking of the characters, there is no weight in any of them. All their relationships with each other are just words. We're told, never shown.
The runes were unfamiliar, like a language I’d never seen before, yet they felt like I’d seen them before.
That's about the best example of what to expect with the quality of this novel.
if someone saw me, I could be in real danger.
What danger? What makes it so easy for them to die without a pack? That keeps coming up but is never explained. The closest I could get is that if you're without a pack, it's like normal living, but by yourself, but for some reason you'll die? I still don't even get what this place is or what it looks like? It keeps saying it's like New York, but that's mostly it. Some vague directions of who owns what north/south/etc but I'm still super lost. I didn't even know the whole workout chapter early on was in a gym until lockers were mentioned afterwards. I don't even know what the places look like for where the clans live or how many people live there. Apparently there are borders, and gates, and an army? Like where does all that go? I don't...this book is so confusing.
The dialogue and internal monologue information dropping is so forced. It reminds me of how poorly written movies introduce information between characters. "Remember that time that we did x?" "Oh yeah, good times." Like, information that is obvious and drilled into memory for them is being discussed as if they needed reminding. "It's a shame I lost my talisman, because that's important for these reasons." Oh okay cool, thanks. Weave that stuff into the story, don't just pause everything to speak to the audience. (Note that at no point is the fourth wall broken, however it feels like that since everyone's talking over stuff they should already know like they're all brand new to this.)
Even though I had Ephrem’s, which was technically my original talisman
WHAT?! When did you learn that?! He had kept that a secret from you? I feel like that's kind of an important detail missing! They were supposed to get married, something he knew she had forgotten and seemed to purposely keep from her. And now all the sudden she knows???
Not that I wasn’t already in danger with my talisman somewhere out there.
Wait, do you know which is whose, or...what is happening?!
All one needed was four active Ardent talismans and they could rule the world: two from the ArcKnight and two from the MarkTier.
God that sounds so cheesy. I still don't understand this. This place is like New York, and BOTH clans live there. And if you get all four you can rule everything like??? Why not live farther apart, or how does that effect the rest of world, or what does this shit do because I guess it just fucking turns you into a god, Jesus. (Note from future self, it is later explained why they're in the same location, as this place is essentially a supernatural magnet, but they can still leave and be separated. They're not stuck there. Can the talismans not be tied to a person? Can't they just be detached and hidden somewhere...else? @_@ There are too many holes and unanswered questions.)
“How many, miss?” The hostess smiled at me as she approached. She wore the same uniform as the waitresses but sported bright red lipstick and light blue eyeshadow. Smacking her gum, she waited for me to answer as she held her hand to her hip and shoved a lock of dark blonde hair behind her ear. Her nametag read “Ruthie.”
“Oh, um… two, please?”
My lack of experience in diners was so apparent, I kept my head down as she waved me on to follow her to a booth near the rear of the restaurant.
(My partner later comes in with a, "A better way to play that would be 'how many what?'.")
“It always rains here. You do know this place is cursed, right?”
I stirred my tea, feeling foolish for forgetting common knowledge. “I forgot.”
How convenient. Now, please explain for the audienc-UH I mean, main character :)
He’d finally told me what I’d begun to suspect, that he was a prince and not a lesser royal
"Now you and I are going to die if we don’t get the talisman back."
So wait, she /does/ know then that the talisman is his and that they were betrothed? Again, like, feels like that should've been a scene in the book and not off screen. (And the constant back and forth is...ugh.)
You’ll have to face her. You’re ready, aren’t you? You’re the only one who could shake some sense into her. You know her.
Trying to figure out what's happened so far:
So the talisman is taken from the MC by her best friend. The MC let's her get away with it and takes the blame. The MC feels betrayed and lied to by her once best friend (super big deal, this was the one person she ever trusted), but didn't want her to die. The implication is that she didn't really know her and their friendship was a lie for her to just collect the talisman. She then tells the hero/love-interest all about this chick, it's apparently no longer a secret, and then they're hunting the ex-friend down together. After (x) time with little to no results, the hero is telling her the above and she just agrees with it??? I just...
“I just never met the right one yet.”
“How do you know if you haven't?”
“Well, I suppose that technically I have. I met her briefly, years ago, but….”
So...he didn't tell her??
Dozens of soldiers marched about doing everything from mucking the horse stables to working out to training new soldiers.
I thought this place was like New York and modern times? Why are they dealing with horses? Words like "gate", "kingdom", "palace", and such are used. What time period does this take place in? And if it IS modern times, then I'm going to need more than "New York-esque" to go off of, apparently. (I mean, there were things like "cars" mentioned soooo??? Is this like a medieval New York??)
Lily listened intently, her dark eyes glistening in the light shining in through the windows. They looked dreamy, like she was picturing the details of my story in her head. I wanted to kiss her. No one had ever listened to me so intently.
He JUST started talking. Jesus, kill me please, I'm only 35% of the way done!
The instalove is really annoying. "But Sam, they knew each other a week! That's not instant." Gurl, the fact that we only see like, five "conversations" between them, most of which was just plot/background explanation for the readers, ima go with it's instalove.
I suspected that he was secretly in love with me and loathed Gil, but I was in no position to ever ask him.
(This is the MC's sister talking about some guard btw)
Just another example of telling and not showing. I mean, every sentence in this book is an example, but like, come on! He's already out here and with her, he was keeping secrets from Gil. He was being protective. We don't need this shoved in our face. Just keep it subtle and trust that your readers aren't stupid. Let US suspect that he was in love with her.
Her long black hair was so dark, it appeared a deep blue rather than just black.
Gurl, your hair is so black, it's blue.
But seriously, there is some burning deep raging hatred towards this chick, so...why did our MC not tell anyone and sacrifice her entire life, family, and happiness for her??? "Because she'd face death and that's sad." Please explain the motivation? Because that's just stupid. Or otherwise make our MC hate her less.
I stood and paced the roof we stood on.
Oh okay.
if I got ahold of her, her death would not come fast enough.
BUT...YOU DIDN'T WANT HER TO DIE?!?!?! That's how this ENTIRE FUCKING BOOK got started! She took the wrap for her ex-friend so her ex-friend wouldn't get killed, and then she was banished. NOW you want to kill her?!!?!?!?!?!??! Literally no new information has been given, nothing has changed, she just suddenly wants her dead now.
Our MC's love interest ("hero") has a brother who is marrying the ex-friend:
Okay, so like, the big fight with the ex-friend was massively anti-climatic? One single paragraph of a supposed epic fight (not even involving her) that would've been nice to see, and the brother's reaction to the ex-friend's betrayal was just "I heard what she said, that sucks, oh well!" Like...if he heard that she was the evil one, why did he shoot our MC and fight our hero?
This book...just keeps getting more stupid. Like, it's so crappy. There is this tiny sliver of what could have been, but it's so deeply covered by piles of shit. Just wow.
This gave me a chance to save Lily. One talisman alone wouldn’t be enough, but four? That might work.
FOUR LETS YOU RULE THE WORLD?!?!?! Our MC had four when she was fighting the ex-friend and that apparently wasn't enough?!?! And she got shot and is dying and now our hero is like "Maybe four is enough to save her?" Literally it was stated earlier in the book (scroll up in my review, I QUOTED it) that four let's you rule the world.
YOU HAVE FOUR. I AM SCREAMING.
I DNF'd at 50%, basically the end of "Part 1" (Jesus.)
The ex-friend was killed and stopped. Everyone's happy. Our MC stays banished. MC and hero can't marry SO SAD I KNOW but they love each other lots.
The end. I'm not reading more of this crap.
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January 1, 2016
Ardent is the first installment in the ArcKnight Chronicles a paranormal romance about two packs of shifters. Two sisters one destined to be the Queen of the pack the other her little sister each has a future that neither one expects. Rafaela is to be married to Gil the future pack leader but while she may be invested in their future marriage it’s clear that Gil isn’t as faithful. Lily’s Ardent Talisman is stole but she covers for the friend who she know stole it and ends up banished from the only home she’s known. Forced onto the streets in the middle of two waring wolf packs could mean death for most but even though she’s royal Lily won’t give up without a fight.
When Lily encounters a rival wolf she finds a strange connection and the support she so desperately needs. Ephrem at one time was betrothed to marry Lily but before that could happen everything changed, but he never stopped thinking about her. Now that she’s back in his life he’s determined to protect her at all cost. With the help of Ephrem she finds her talisman belonging to the future pack leader of the MarkTier pack. However Lily isn’t the only one with issues Rafaela is now married to Gil and since she hasn’t created an heir he’s decided he needs another wife. Will she be able to change her future of end up being pushed aside?
I like both Lily and Rafaela they each have a unique intertwining story a path that will lead them each for greatness. Both girls also have true champions Lily has Ephrem and Ella with Alec together they have a long road ahead but I can only imagine where it’s going to end. I think the guys are perfect for our royal princess’s they complement them each very well.
I was super excited about Alexia Purdy having a new shifter series because it’s one of my favorite themes and I love her books. I actually picked up all three because I hate waiting for the next one. Ardent is a fast paced novel it’s loaded with action, mystery, romance and magic. I love the characters they are easy to connect with and what’s not to love about kick ass werewolf princess. The concept is intriguing the idea of two packs of shifters fighting over a single town while a new threat looms in the fog. Loved every moment of Ardent it’s a well written captivating story that I can’t wait to finish. I’m a huge fan of the authors writing style it just flows along so smooth and it’s hard to put down had to finish it in a single sitting. My only complaint is that they are short novels and I know I’m going to want more when it ends.
When Lily encounters a rival wolf she finds a strange connection and the support she so desperately needs. Ephrem at one time was betrothed to marry Lily but before that could happen everything changed, but he never stopped thinking about her. Now that she’s back in his life he’s determined to protect her at all cost. With the help of Ephrem she finds her talisman belonging to the future pack leader of the MarkTier pack. However Lily isn’t the only one with issues Rafaela is now married to Gil and since she hasn’t created an heir he’s decided he needs another wife. Will she be able to change her future of end up being pushed aside?
I like both Lily and Rafaela they each have a unique intertwining story a path that will lead them each for greatness. Both girls also have true champions Lily has Ephrem and Ella with Alec together they have a long road ahead but I can only imagine where it’s going to end. I think the guys are perfect for our royal princess’s they complement them each very well.
I was super excited about Alexia Purdy having a new shifter series because it’s one of my favorite themes and I love her books. I actually picked up all three because I hate waiting for the next one. Ardent is a fast paced novel it’s loaded with action, mystery, romance and magic. I love the characters they are easy to connect with and what’s not to love about kick ass werewolf princess. The concept is intriguing the idea of two packs of shifters fighting over a single town while a new threat looms in the fog. Loved every moment of Ardent it’s a well written captivating story that I can’t wait to finish. I’m a huge fan of the authors writing style it just flows along so smooth and it’s hard to put down had to finish it in a single sitting. My only complaint is that they are short novels and I know I’m going to want more when it ends.
August 26, 2015
Life as a royal is full of responsibilities. You have to do things a certain way, or risk angering those around you. It's even harder when you're a part of a pack where order must always be maintained. If something goes awry, you risk banishment or death, something Lilliana soon learns well when her talisman is stolen.
Alexia Purdy has shown time and again that she can write just about any genre. From the paranormal to romance and fantasy, she's given us stories we can definitely relate to. Ardent is no exception.
Diving into a world surrounding two rival wolf packs, we're given a taste of the lore she's begun to create around her beloved characters. Two rival packs vie for the right to control the world around them. While that might seem attainable, it's not. Most especially when tensions continue to rise between both packs as time goes by.
When Lilliana's talisman is stolen, she suffers the misfortune of being banished from her pack. For most who are sent away, this often means death. For Lilliana, however, it means that she'll survive, no matter the cost. The fact that Ephrem comes along to give her the helping hand she so clearly needs isn't lost on her. Yet she knows that what she feels for him is forbidden.
The book's fast-paced action keeps the reader's interest as they delve further into the mystery surrounding the missing talismans. It also makes us want to know more about each character and what fully drives them. I hope we get to see more of Ephrem and Lilliana soon enough. Maybe they'll get their happy ending someday. Looking forward to more of what's to come for this delightful series.
Alexia Purdy has shown time and again that she can write just about any genre. From the paranormal to romance and fantasy, she's given us stories we can definitely relate to. Ardent is no exception.
Diving into a world surrounding two rival wolf packs, we're given a taste of the lore she's begun to create around her beloved characters. Two rival packs vie for the right to control the world around them. While that might seem attainable, it's not. Most especially when tensions continue to rise between both packs as time goes by.
When Lilliana's talisman is stolen, she suffers the misfortune of being banished from her pack. For most who are sent away, this often means death. For Lilliana, however, it means that she'll survive, no matter the cost. The fact that Ephrem comes along to give her the helping hand she so clearly needs isn't lost on her. Yet she knows that what she feels for him is forbidden.
The book's fast-paced action keeps the reader's interest as they delve further into the mystery surrounding the missing talismans. It also makes us want to know more about each character and what fully drives them. I hope we get to see more of Ephrem and Lilliana soon enough. Maybe they'll get their happy ending someday. Looking forward to more of what's to come for this delightful series.
July 15, 2016
Fated To Be
This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read the next book Wolf Romp and then MarkTier!
Lily has trusted the wrong person her whole life. Elise stole her Ardent Talisman which led to her banishment from the ArcKnight pack. Alone and desperate after barely escaping something nefarious by some skeevy guy she is almost eager to accept help from a MarkTier soldier. Can she really trust him? Why would he help her?
Ephram is the second Prince of the MarkTier pack and has been looking for Lily since they were betrothed as children. In his mind at least he has vowed she is the only one for him. He will do anything to help her no matter the cost. Will they find the woman who betrayed her? Will they get her Talisman back? Will she ever feel for him the way he feels for her?
***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash or romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)
This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read the next book Wolf Romp and then MarkTier!
Lily has trusted the wrong person her whole life. Elise stole her Ardent Talisman which led to her banishment from the ArcKnight pack. Alone and desperate after barely escaping something nefarious by some skeevy guy she is almost eager to accept help from a MarkTier soldier. Can she really trust him? Why would he help her?
Ephram is the second Prince of the MarkTier pack and has been looking for Lily since they were betrothed as children. In his mind at least he has vowed she is the only one for him. He will do anything to help her no matter the cost. Will they find the woman who betrayed her? Will they get her Talisman back? Will she ever feel for him the way he feels for her?
***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash or romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)
December 23, 2015
*I was provided complimentary copies in exchange for my honest review.
There is not one word in these books that isn't perfect. I loved reading every one of them!
Alexia has such a way of creating these magical, and fantastical worlds that you just want to be a part of forever!
In book one, we learn more about the world of shifters. We are introduced to two rival packs, and meet Lilliana- she has lost her tallisman and she is kicked out of her pack for it. Ephrem appears as she has made the conscious choice to not let this be the end for her. Between the two of them, emotions are high and the stakes are even higher if they are found out.
I LOVED IT!
~Dowie
There is not one word in these books that isn't perfect. I loved reading every one of them!
Alexia has such a way of creating these magical, and fantastical worlds that you just want to be a part of forever!
In book one, we learn more about the world of shifters. We are introduced to two rival packs, and meet Lilliana- she has lost her tallisman and she is kicked out of her pack for it. Ephrem appears as she has made the conscious choice to not let this be the end for her. Between the two of them, emotions are high and the stakes are even higher if they are found out.
I LOVED IT!
~Dowie
September 30, 2015
4.5 Stars
I thought I was done with werewolf stories... The last few I read felt like the same story retold over and over again. I was wrong. In Ardent, which is available on its own and in the "Shifters" Anthology, Alexia Purdy brings the sizzle and flair back to the werewolf tale.
She imbues this story of werewolf royalty with an interesting twist, a bit of mystery, and a little heat to wet the appetite. The tale will continue in the story MarkTier, also available on October 22nd, and I cannot wait to learn more about Lilliana and Ephrem's story!
I thought I was done with werewolf stories... The last few I read felt like the same story retold over and over again. I was wrong. In Ardent, which is available on its own and in the "Shifters" Anthology, Alexia Purdy brings the sizzle and flair back to the werewolf tale.
She imbues this story of werewolf royalty with an interesting twist, a bit of mystery, and a little heat to wet the appetite. The tale will continue in the story MarkTier, also available on October 22nd, and I cannot wait to learn more about Lilliana and Ephrem's story!
May 22, 2016
Ardent is an amazing book about a royal wolf shifter named Lilly who has been banished from her pack. With the help of Ephrem, Lilly is on a mission to find her stolen talisman so that she may one day return to her pack. Little does she know, the talisman is the least of her worries. Ardent is an action packed roller coaster with many twists and turns. Alexia Purdy creates an amazing world of adventure that is easy to get lost in.
January 12, 2016
A paranormal Romeo and Juliet story but without the tragedy. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! Lily is a second born princess that has been banished for losing a priceless artifact. Ephrem is a second born Prince of the opposing family and finds Lily, alone on the streets. There is a past promise that has these two linked together and in a fight for their lives and love.
January 19, 2016
This is a great start to an exciting new shifter series and I loved reading this! The characters are complex and there are enough twists and turns to make it hard to put down. This is the first book I've read by this author and it definitely won't be the last. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author in the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone to read.
January 20, 2016
I would give more than 5 stars if I was able. I love Alexia and all her work. She is an amazing author and puts out the best reads.
This one is not different. I feel in love with the story and the characters and I can't wait to read the other's.
Thank you for brining me into your world.
This one is not different. I feel in love with the story and the characters and I can't wait to read the other's.
Thank you for brining me into your world.
May 9, 2016
I loved this story and I was sucked into the world of the characters right away. Alexia Purdy has a way of bringing life to her characters and puts you right there in the middle of all the action and all the emotions. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
January 5, 2016
excellent read. I could not ask for a better paranormal romance which ended in a way I did not suspect. highly recommend to everyone..
January 8, 2016
Great Read
This book holds romance, drama and action. I fell in love with the characters the moment I started to read the book. Their adventure was amazing
This book holds romance, drama and action. I fell in love with the characters the moment I started to read the book. Their adventure was amazing
January 22, 2016
Awesome
Didn't want to out this book down. The characters keep you wanting to read more. Not sure if I want to love or hate blaze but everyone else is awesome
Didn't want to out this book down. The characters keep you wanting to read more. Not sure if I want to love or hate blaze but everyone else is awesome
May 22, 2016
The book was great
Great Book and I think you will find that out when you read this book.
Great Book and Thank you for letting me read this book and I love the book
Great Book and I think you will find that out when you read this book.
Great Book and Thank you for letting me read this book and I love the book
June 7, 2017
It's o.k. I guess if your into gargoyles werewolves/werewolves that don't bother to shift much, or the fact that its like a Romeo - Juliet kind of sequence (boring) what ever happened to the books that are unique and not based off another story.. I didn't like the beginning because I felt like it didn't get to the point of what was going on until the 3rd chpt I believe. There was more feuding then there was a romance story and plus there was no actual sex till the end to spice things up until the end and that SUCKED! The author did a lot of jumping around in the story which made it hard to fallow at times; I believe make the book shorter.. anyways this book didn't feed my interest a whole lot.
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