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Book of Immortals #3
Master
It has been eighteen years since Shann saved the world, sacrificed everything, and took possession of the Book of Immortals. The book revealed that the person responsible for the next world crisis would be found in the Immortal Sect of Arcadia Mountains, along with the reincarnation of Aaren, the only man she has ever loved.
Armed with only her skills, a silent apparatus, and a magical mirror, Shann disguises herself to infiltrate the sect as a new recruit. Her goal is simple: find and dispatch the rising threat and locate her love. Instead, what she discovers is an elusive consciousness more powerful than any she has ever faced. With danger rising and questions swirling, Shann faces hard choices and a seemingly impossible situation. Her master is ascending, the sects are convening, and a reckoning is coming—one that suspends all their lives in the balance.
Armed with only her skills, a silent apparatus, and a magical mirror, Shann disguises herself to infiltrate the sect as a new recruit. Her goal is simple: find and dispatch the rising threat and locate her love. Instead, what she discovers is an elusive consciousness more powerful than any she has ever faced. With danger rising and questions swirling, Shann faces hard choices and a seemingly impossible situation. Her master is ascending, the sects are convening, and a reckoning is coming—one that suspends all their lives in the balance.
- GenresFantasy
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2015
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Kassandra Lynn
24 books104 followersKassandra Lynn tells herself a bedtime story every night. When the plot gets too complicated and the cast overwhelming, she transcribes them into books she hopes you will enjoy.
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November 28, 2015
Disclaimer: I bought this book in its entirety with my own money with no discounts whatsoever. Nor have I been contacted by the author at any point except for the once when I received an unpersonalized email with instructions on how to download Book 1 that I've won from the LibraryThing Members Giveaway. The following review is my honest opinion.
I didn't give these 5 stars to the book. I gave it to the author, Kassandra Lynn. I can explain why.
I received Book 1 for free in exchange for a review from LibraryThing Members Giveaway. I hated Book 1. The characters were cardboard-like with no development whatsoever. The heroine is an annoying brat I want to slap so hard, it hurts my head. The hero doesn't do anything. The only plus points for the book was the refreshing plot. It's not new - anyone used to reading Chinese light novels will know that this is something common. But it's new in the world of English fiction, and as annoying as Lynn's writing is, I found that I was deeply intrigued by the plot.
So I did something that I swore I'll never do - I bought the second book of a series, of which the first book I've received from LT. The first thing that I noticed was that the writing has improved slightly and the character development had advanced by leaps and bounds. Some characters are still puppets for advancing the plot, but there's a whole lot more character development going on and I found myself loving the antagonists in the book, which is always a good sign.
In Book 3, the writing has improved yet again. That said, if you're a picky reader who needs your books to be written in flawless, perfect English, this book isn't for you. Character development here is very subtle. I still hate the heroine, but I've learnt to accept her very human flaws. She'll never be that kickass heroine that rushes in and saves the day, but neither is she the reckless bimbo who jumps on her impulses immediately - she does it after giving it several minutes of consideration and self-restraint, of course, but if you can't see that as a development, and a very realistic one at that (because personalities are somewhat impossible to change), then my advise is, don't waste your time on this book because you probably won't like it.
I also love the issues addressed in this book. In the past, books like to picture the world in absolute black and white. When the first book appeared portraying the world in shades of grey (with no intended reference to a certain erotic series), many jumped on it and loved it, me being one of aforementioned "many". However, as years passed, I start thinking that a lot of books have lost the concept of grey areas and just started justifying wrong actions because they can, and because the crowds like it and that's what they want to feed the crowd. Lynn threw all of that away and drew a line once more: "this is my world. I'm truly sorry but there's just no way we can coexist. In a struggle between eat and be eaten, I know which option I prefer." It's a risky move because most people are still on the "grey area" bandwagon. But for me, I love her for pulling away from the masses and doing what she wants rather than what she thinks readers will like.
Another thing that annoys me as hell in novels is how A always ends up getting together with B simply because A was "fated" to be with B or because B was the reincarnation of A's lost love. Here, Lynn says, screw that. If A ends up with B, it's because A loves B. Even if C is the reincarnation of A's lost love, it doesn't matter. Memories are what makes a person, not the soul.
Is this book perfect? Hell, no. I think too many matters are resolved too easily and the ending leaves much to be desired, but Lynn's definitely improving. If you're willing to suffer through an annoying as hell Book 1 and risk the possibility of wasting your time because you end up not liking Books 2 & 3, if you want to give an indie author a chance, if you're into the themes of mangas and animes but would rather have it delivered in the form of an English novel give this book a try.
Am I willing to give this author another chance if she writes a new series?
Well, if I find the blurb interesting, I might.
Will I pay for this series all over again if the author rewrites the whole thing, expands the plot, clear up some plot holes and tidies things up?
Yes, in a heartbeat. Because it has that much potential to be great.
TL; DR
Writing not excellent but significantly better than the first book in the series. Character development very subtle but very realistic. Great plot, albeit with various plot holes. Happy-ish ending with some loose ends. Recommended for fans of Japanese shoujo mangas and animes who are desperate for happy endings and can tolerate a couple of loose ends just so the ending is happy. Not recommended for Grammar Nazis.
I didn't give these 5 stars to the book. I gave it to the author, Kassandra Lynn. I can explain why.
I received Book 1 for free in exchange for a review from LibraryThing Members Giveaway. I hated Book 1. The characters were cardboard-like with no development whatsoever. The heroine is an annoying brat I want to slap so hard, it hurts my head. The hero doesn't do anything. The only plus points for the book was the refreshing plot. It's not new - anyone used to reading Chinese light novels will know that this is something common. But it's new in the world of English fiction, and as annoying as Lynn's writing is, I found that I was deeply intrigued by the plot.
So I did something that I swore I'll never do - I bought the second book of a series, of which the first book I've received from LT. The first thing that I noticed was that the writing has improved slightly and the character development had advanced by leaps and bounds. Some characters are still puppets for advancing the plot, but there's a whole lot more character development going on and I found myself loving the antagonists in the book, which is always a good sign.
In Book 3, the writing has improved yet again. That said, if you're a picky reader who needs your books to be written in flawless, perfect English, this book isn't for you. Character development here is very subtle. I still hate the heroine, but I've learnt to accept her very human flaws. She'll never be that kickass heroine that rushes in and saves the day, but neither is she the reckless bimbo who jumps on her impulses immediately - she does it after giving it several minutes of consideration and self-restraint, of course, but if you can't see that as a development, and a very realistic one at that (because personalities are somewhat impossible to change), then my advise is, don't waste your time on this book because you probably won't like it.
I also love the issues addressed in this book. In the past, books like to picture the world in absolute black and white. When the first book appeared portraying the world in shades of grey (with no intended reference to a certain erotic series), many jumped on it and loved it, me being one of aforementioned "many". However, as years passed, I start thinking that a lot of books have lost the concept of grey areas and just started justifying wrong actions because they can, and because the crowds like it and that's what they want to feed the crowd. Lynn threw all of that away and drew a line once more: "this is my world. I'm truly sorry but there's just no way we can coexist. In a struggle between eat and be eaten, I know which option I prefer." It's a risky move because most people are still on the "grey area" bandwagon. But for me, I love her for pulling away from the masses and doing what she wants rather than what she thinks readers will like.
Another thing that annoys me as hell in novels is how A always ends up getting together with B simply because A was "fated" to be with B or because B was the reincarnation of A's lost love. Here, Lynn says, screw that. If A ends up with B, it's because A loves B. Even if C is the reincarnation of A's lost love, it doesn't matter. Memories are what makes a person, not the soul.
Is this book perfect? Hell, no. I think too many matters are resolved too easily and the ending leaves much to be desired, but Lynn's definitely improving. If you're willing to suffer through an annoying as hell Book 1 and risk the possibility of wasting your time because you end up not liking Books 2 & 3, if you want to give an indie author a chance, if you're into the themes of mangas and animes but would rather have it delivered in the form of an English novel give this book a try.
Am I willing to give this author another chance if she writes a new series?
Well, if I find the blurb interesting, I might.
Will I pay for this series all over again if the author rewrites the whole thing, expands the plot, clear up some plot holes and tidies things up?
Yes, in a heartbeat. Because it has that much potential to be great.
TL; DR
Writing not excellent but significantly better than the first book in the series. Character development very subtle but very realistic. Great plot, albeit with various plot holes. Happy-ish ending with some loose ends. Recommended for fans of Japanese shoujo mangas and animes who are desperate for happy endings and can tolerate a couple of loose ends just so the ending is happy. Not recommended for Grammar Nazis.
October 13, 2015
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What a ride.
This was a brilliant conclusion to a wonderful fantasy trilogy.
Book of Immortals: Master has a relentless pace. The writing wastes no time being flowery and goes straight to the point, whilst still providing vivid descriptions of this amazing world.
I was completely enthralled by the story, although for a large part I thought I knew what was going on so was disappointed that the story went in a different direction and then the author completely turned the table on me.
But the main reason why this book does not get 5 stars is because it did not wrap up as nicely as I wanted. The first book starts with Celine being transported from our world to World of Immortals while she was on an air plane. Ever since I read that I have been yearning for an explanation to why it happened, especially since Erik kept mentioning going back. The fact that I did not get one left me yearning for a 'proper' conclusion.
Still, I had a great time reading this novel. I breezed through it. Every free moment I had went to reading Celine's story and the writing is so effortless that no matter where I stopped I could always easily pick up the thread. Miss Lynn has created such a fantastic world that I kind of wish this was turned into a series so that I could get more.
I highly recommend the entire trilogy. Make sure you read it. You won't regret it.
Disclaimer: I would like to thank the author for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
What a ride.
This was a brilliant conclusion to a wonderful fantasy trilogy.
Book of Immortals: Master has a relentless pace. The writing wastes no time being flowery and goes straight to the point, whilst still providing vivid descriptions of this amazing world.
I was completely enthralled by the story, although for a large part I thought I knew what was going on so was disappointed that the story went in a different direction and then the author completely turned the table on me.
But the main reason why this book does not get 5 stars is because it did not wrap up as nicely as I wanted. The first book starts with Celine being transported from our world to World of Immortals while she was on an air plane. Ever since I read that I have been yearning for an explanation to why it happened, especially since Erik kept mentioning going back. The fact that I did not get one left me yearning for a 'proper' conclusion.
Still, I had a great time reading this novel. I breezed through it. Every free moment I had went to reading Celine's story and the writing is so effortless that no matter where I stopped I could always easily pick up the thread. Miss Lynn has created such a fantastic world that I kind of wish this was turned into a series so that I could get more.
I highly recommend the entire trilogy. Make sure you read it. You won't regret it.
Disclaimer: I would like to thank the author for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
February 8, 2019
Definitely the best of the three. You can really see the writing improvement in this one. The additional POV character was a perfect addition, because Shanna can get a bit... annoying over time. So the breaks from her overly childish internal monologue was great. (Which... having the child be more mature than the 200+ year old immortal really tells you something... don't spend decades worth of time powering up and not interacting with people.)
March 7, 2020
I'm not satisfied with this book because there's a lot of unanswered question at the end.. Like what happens to Erik..? Huh? He's a great character and also the character that appears In disciple who was a candidate for the book of immortals and gave major hints about aedin dying doesn't even get another screen time? He feels extremely unnecessary now...
I'm so heartbroken that I have to leave this world.. I love this make belief world and I'm sad it ended...
I'm so heartbroken that I have to leave this world.. I love this make belief world and I'm sad it ended...
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October 15, 2015
Book of Immortals: Master (Book of Immortals, #3) by Kassandra Lynn
Shann saved the world almost twenty years ago and has the Book of Immortals. In the book it shows the person responsible for the next world disaster in the Arcadia Mountains. Also (tells of the) reincarnation of the only man she has ever loved, Aaren.
She sets out to find Aaren with her new strong new powers and faces difficult situations, and has tough choices to make. Also her master is ascending, the sects are convening, and a reckoning is coming that suspends all their lives in the balance.
The last of the Immortals series, sums up Shanns life. Shann is very likable and a strong women, she has gone through a lot and will go through more. Aaren is likable as well. They have to face many dangers and challenges but are determined to be together, at any cost.
The plot is original with twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well developed the story moves at an even pace. Overall Book of Immortals: Master is a great story and enjoyable read. Those who love a great fantasy should enjoy it as well. I also liked the cover, it is brilliant with color and captures Shann perfectly.
Shann saved the world almost twenty years ago and has the Book of Immortals. In the book it shows the person responsible for the next world disaster in the Arcadia Mountains. Also (tells of the) reincarnation of the only man she has ever loved, Aaren.
She sets out to find Aaren with her new strong new powers and faces difficult situations, and has tough choices to make. Also her master is ascending, the sects are convening, and a reckoning is coming that suspends all their lives in the balance.
The last of the Immortals series, sums up Shanns life. Shann is very likable and a strong women, she has gone through a lot and will go through more. Aaren is likable as well. They have to face many dangers and challenges but are determined to be together, at any cost.
The plot is original with twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well developed the story moves at an even pace. Overall Book of Immortals: Master is a great story and enjoyable read. Those who love a great fantasy should enjoy it as well. I also liked the cover, it is brilliant with color and captures Shann perfectly.
November 2, 2015
Book Of Immortals: Master was, overall, a pretty great read. However, parts of it was a little confusing and left me with some doubts that I have since clarified with the author. Shann’s and Aaren/Aidan’s romance is, once again, a highlight of the book and if you don’t mind Twilight-ish romances, it’s really sweet to see the two of them finally together after all they’ve been through (read the rest of the series to find out!).
Generally, Lynn’s writing has improved and the story is now better brought across to the readers. A great point about this series and this book in particular is Lynn’s ability to keep the reader in suspense till the very end, a trait much appreciated.
Book Of Immortals: Master hooked me in from the moment I received it till the very last page and I devoured that book in less than a day. I absolutely fell in love with the plot and the characters were, though a little annoying, really endearing (they grow on you, I swear).
Either way, the Book Of Immortals series is definitely worth a try (the plot alone is worth it, believe me; it’s very original). So, go for it! I promise you won't regret it. (:
Generally, Lynn’s writing has improved and the story is now better brought across to the readers. A great point about this series and this book in particular is Lynn’s ability to keep the reader in suspense till the very end, a trait much appreciated.
Book Of Immortals: Master hooked me in from the moment I received it till the very last page and I devoured that book in less than a day. I absolutely fell in love with the plot and the characters were, though a little annoying, really endearing (they grow on you, I swear).
Either way, the Book Of Immortals series is definitely worth a try (the plot alone is worth it, believe me; it’s very original). So, go for it! I promise you won't regret it. (:
October 23, 2015
'Book of Immortals: Master' is the third part in a trilogy that tells the story of a young girl in an alternate reality.
I really enjoyed the first two books in the series so I was excited to read this conclusion to Celine's tale of action adventure and romance. As with the first two books I was kept captivated by the unusual storyline and the surprising plot twists the author drops in. The final book leans more towards romance than the others but this is to be expected after what happened in book two.
This is a cool and unusual story that takes place in a well developed fantasy world. I enjoyed the main character's journey and this book provides a fitting end to the tale. I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!
I really enjoyed the first two books in the series so I was excited to read this conclusion to Celine's tale of action adventure and romance. As with the first two books I was kept captivated by the unusual storyline and the surprising plot twists the author drops in. The final book leans more towards romance than the others but this is to be expected after what happened in book two.
This is a cool and unusual story that takes place in a well developed fantasy world. I enjoyed the main character's journey and this book provides a fitting end to the tale. I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!
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