The Gift

The Immortal Descendants #3.5

by April White

Free short story on April White's website

Genres: Fantasy, Time Travel, Young Adult, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Fiction

ebook

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

APRIL WHITE has been a film producer, private investigator, bouncer, teacher and screenwriter. She has climbed in the Himalayas, survived a shipwreck, and lived on a gold mine in the Yukon. She and her husband share their home in Southern California with two extraordinary boys and a lifetime collection of books.

Her first novel, Marking Time is the 2016 winner of the Library Journal Indie E-Book Award for YA Literature, and all five books in the Immortal Descendants series are on the Amazon Top 100 lists in Time Travel Romance and Historical Fantasy. Code of Conduct is an RWA Vivian Award finalist for romantic suspense, a Next Generation Award finalist for romance, and RONE Award finalist for suspense. And Death's Door is a Grand Prize winner of the Next Generation Award, and a Foreword Reviews Award finalist. More information and her blog can be found at www.aprilwhitebooks.com.

Reviews

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story set after the end of book three - Changing Nature - and before Waging War. Click on the following link to read: https://aprilwhitebooks.com/the-gift

[Veray · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a cute short story about a Christmas gift that was left behind and forgot about in a closet from many many years ago. it gave insight into the characters and their back stories. I loved it!

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free short story on April White's website http://aprilwhitebooks.blogspot.co.uk...

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story about how Saira understands more about her mother and begins to think of Elian Manor as home

[Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice view into Saira's developing character. She's learning to embrace what it is to have a family, friends and a place to call home.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this short story. A little more insight into the Elian family history through some forgotten gifts.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not kindle unlimited, can be bit pricey {I read a LOT} but did find the 3 book set {#1-3} on sale for 99 cents.

This story takes place between Changing Nature and Waging War

Marking Time (Immortal Descendants, #1)
Tempting Fate (The Immortal Descendants #2)
Changing Nature (The Immortal Descendants #3)
The Immortal Descendants: Books 1-3
The Gift (Immortal Descendants, #3.5)
Waging War (The Immortal Descendants #4)
Cheating Death (The Immortal Descendants, #5)

Note: I found The Gift online at writer's site {webpage} This story takes place between Changing Nature and Waging War, the link is on that book page on goodreads.

[Angela Whitmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short story included at the end of Changing Nature, book 3 in the Immortal Descendants series. It's a cute little tale of Saira and Claire doing some mother/daughter bonding over some forgotten unopened gifts.

[Tonya Hodgson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am re-reading all the Immortal Descents books, and I stumbled across this short story. It was fun to have a little glimpse of a day in the life of Saira Elian. What a bright spot on a cold winters night.

[J.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Gift isn't really a book, but a short story taking place between volumes 3 and 4 of the Immortal Descendants series. It's a sweet story, just the right thing to read after the emotionally draining (though amazing) volume 3.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice compliment to the series - just a peek into Saira's settling with her 'family' and her new way of life. I love this series and its intriguing characters.

[Becky From Kansas · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a really short story. Not a fan of them but it was nice to see a good moment between three of the characters.

[Calenmarwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

A short story to accompany the series.

[Karl Hakimian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story that will give insight to people who have read the earlier books but leave anyone starting here bemused about who these people are.

[KimReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series of books. I think I am on my Fifth or sixth reread - so they obviously keep my interest.

It is quite hard to fit them into a particular genre - there are elements of YA, paranormal, Urban Fantasy...while there is romance it is gentle enough for younger readers. On those occasions when someone asks for recommendations for younger readers just starting out on their reading adventures, I wholeheartedly recommend this series. Having said that, I’m 50 something and still enjoy them!

Sometimes with series, there isn’t enough story to support the whole series. It is definitely not the case here. I think you could read the first as a stand-alone, maybe the first three....but why would you?

The first book, as I said, could work as a stand-alone. The story is strong, the characters well written, and supporting characters do just that. With the second and following books, the story spirals out (read the series and see what I did there. Ms White is very, very clever!) and supporting characters develop their own stories, the time and world building encompassed grows bigger and more complex.

Definitely recommended!

[Dominica Tarica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story was a nice insight into Claire's relationship with her family and provided a sweet interlude of "normal" for Saira and Claire.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short & sweet snapshot of some Christmas gifts lost in Time
Part of the Immortal Descendants series (#3.5)

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short, cute little story with a little more history for Siara. Nothing huge to write home about but it was a good filler.

[Elizabeth Keddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though it is a short story, it is full of a wonderful sentiment from our protagonist: belonging. It is worth the time it takes to read it, and it is part of a wonderful series!