Thrax

Angelbound Origins #4

by Christina Bauer

Myla Lewis has married Prince Lincoln, and now they're expecting! All the after-realms rejoice. Myla should be happy too, but she has a serious problem. The day after their honeymoon ended, Myla's real husband disappeared. The man who's sharing her bed is an imposter...

Angelbound Origins
1. Angelbound
2. Scala
3. Acca
4. Thrax
5. The Dark Lands
6. The Brutal Time
7. Armageddon
8. Quasi Redux
9. Aquila

Also From Christina Bauer
- Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, a series of modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance
- Beholder, where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love
- Dimension Drift, a dystopian adventure with science, snark, and hot aliens

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult, Romance, Angels, Demons, Paranormal Romance

325 pages, ebook

First published September 26, 2017

About the author

Christina 'CEE BEE' Bauer thinks that fantasy books are like bacon: they just make life better. All of which is why she writes young adult romance novels that feature demons, dragons, wizards, witches, elves, elementals, and a bunch of random stuff that she brainstorms while riding the Boston T. Oh, and she includes lots of humor and kick-ass chicks, too. Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at ChristinaBauerAuthor.com.

ANGELBOUND ORIGINS
About a quasi (part demon and part human) girl who loves kicking butt in Purgatory's Arena
1. Angel bound
2. Scala
3. Acca
4. Thrax
5. The Dark Lands
6. The Brutal Time
7. Armageddon
8. Quasi Redux
9. Clockwork Igni
10. Lady Reaper
11. Reaper Games
12. Angry Gods

ANGELBOUND OFFSPRING
The next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between
1. Maxon
2. Portia
3. Zinnia
4. Rhodes
5. Kaps
6. Mack
7. Huntress
8. Gage
*This is a finished series

ANGELBOUND LINCOLN
Events of Angelbound from Lincoln's POV
1. Duty Bound
2. Lincoln
3. Trickster
4. Baculum
5. Angelfire

ANGELBOUND XAVIER TRILOGY
The story of the Archangel Xavier
1. Archenemy
2. Archnemesis
3. Archangel

FAIRY TALES OF THE MAGICORUM
Modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance
1. Wolves And Roses

2. Moonlight And Midtown

3. Slippers And Thieves

4. Shifters And Glyphs

5. Bandits And Ball Gowns

6. Fire And Cinder

7. Fairies And Frosting

8. Towers And Tithes
9. Mirrors And Mysteries
10. Rapunzels And Powers

DIMENSION DRIFT
Dystopian adventures with science, snark, and hot aliens
1. Scythe
2. Umbra
3. Alien Minds
4. ECHO Academy
*This is a completed series

PIXIELAND DIARIES
The story of sassy pixie, Calla, and her elf crush, Dare
1. Pixieland Diaries
2. Calla
3. Dare
*This is a completed series

BEHOLDER
Where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love
1. Cursed
2. Concealed
3. Cherished
4. Crowned
5. Cradled
*This is a completed series

VAMPIRES OF THE DAEMONVERSE
Adult fantasy written under my pen name, CEE BEE
1. Violins and Vampires
2. Veils and Vampires
3. Vixens and Vampires
4. Valor and Vampires

Reviews

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

…And they lived happily ever after….huh? Isn’t that the line used at the end of a royal romantic tale when the crown prince marries his one true love? Clearly, that wasn’t the story of Lincoln and Myla’s wedding and it doesn’t look like Christina Bauer is about to give these two a break just yet!

This time evil is coming at them and manages to take Lincoln from Myla’s loving, snarky, sarcastic demon arms and replace him with a flimsy imposter, or two…and really, who was stupid enough to mess with Myla-pregnant? Myla must go the human realm, but can she find and free Lincoln before it is too late? Hmm, baby on the way, Evil Lincoln stalking her and spreading lies and the real Lincoln probably being tortured, look out world, Myla is a woman on a mission and she doesn’t plan on losing this race against time.

THRAX by Christina Bauer certainly has ramped up the plot twists and tangles and once again, there is a huge personal growth thing going on with Myla that stops just short of being too much! Another fantastic read that kept my imagination working overtime! Ms. Bauer knows how to create characters that you get comfortable enough with to disagree with, roll your eyes at and situations that are over-the-top, fantasy-crazy! Hey, if I wanted to read believable, dry facts, I would read an encyclopedia.

I received an ARC edition from Monster House Books in exchange for my honest review.

Series: Angelbound Origins - Book 4
Publisher: Monster House Books, LLC (September 26, 2017)
Publication Date: September 26, 2017
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Print Length: 300 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Aneta Bak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thrax was everything I hoped it would be, and more!

Myla Lewis has always been a kick-butt, and if you think a pregnancy will stop her from getting what she wants, then you are dead wrong. Myla is on a mission against time to save her husband Lincoln, especially after no one believes her that the thing parading around as Lincoln isn't really him. It's up to Myla to travel to the human realm and do whatever it takes to get her man back.

I've always loved Myla, she has been one of my favourite characters to ever read about. Ever since book one she has been a strong and independent woman, and even though she was already amazing to begin with, she's gotten even better with every book. In this book we get to see a lot of character development with her, especially being separated from Lincoln we see her actually thinking things through and being more careful. I love the person she has become over these books.

I was so happy to see a lot more of Cissy and Zeke in this book, I definitely felt like we didn't get to see enough of them in the last book.

There was so much action in this book, and so many twists and turns that all I wanted to do was sit and read it all in one night! I seriously could not put the book down. This book has a fantastic plot, lots of action and adventure, and some fantastic world-building. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

Happy Reading,
Aneta

[Lillian ☁ Cloud 9 Books ☁ · Rating 4 out of 5]

***** 4 Stars *****

Cannot be read as a standalone

Myla's pregnancy is far from normal. So when an impostor poses as Lincoln, no one believes her. Something sinister is going on, and she needs to go to the Earth's surface to save her husband.

The action was amazing, but my favorite part of this story was Myla's igni. I also originally thought that Myla wouldn't be able to do much due to her pregnancy, but she kicks serious butt in Thrax! I had so much fun reading this book. I can't wait to see what Christina Bauer brings out next.

[Cheryl Whitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angelbound starts as Myla and Lincoln are on their last night of their Honeymoon when Lincoln is whisked away by black magic by an evil Thrax called Ethan.
I was looking forward to this book, and it didn’t disappoint. Action packed from start to finish. Most of the action taking place on earth, at La Guardia Airport. My god he was so evil with all the black magic.
Myla was minus Lincoln for most of the book, we also saw a more mature Myla, thinking before killing. It was nice to see Cissy and Zeke always there when Myla needs them. Myla is a suburb character I just love her snark and internal monologues.
Lincoln and Myla have grown into their roles as King and Queen of the Thrax. I loved the whole book, and couldn’t put it down, much to the annoyance of my husband. This Series goes from strength to strength with the characters growing with this superb Series.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest exchange.

[Cheryl Whitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed on Behalf of Book Addict.live,
Angelbound starts as Myla and Lincoln are on their last night of their Honeymoon when Lincoln is whisked away by black magic by an evil Thrax called Ethan.
I was looking forward to this book, and it didn’t disappoint. Action packed from start to finish. Most of the action taking place on earth, at La Guardia Airport. My god he was so evil with all the black magic.
Myla was minus Lincoln for most of the book, we also saw a more mature Myla, thinking before killing. It was nice to see Cissy and Zeke always there when Myla needs them. Myla is a suburb character I just love her snark and internal monologues.
Lincoln and Myla have grown into their roles as King and Queen of the Thrax. I loved the whole book, and couldn’t put it down, much to the annoyance of my husband. This Series goes from strength to strength with the characters growing with this superb Series.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest exchange.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

*ARC received from Netgalley for review*

Christina Bauer is such a great author and I've enjoyed each book in her Angelbound series, whole-heartedly. But Thrax has a bit something more than I'm used to from her. Laughs and witty liners are always a given but I actually got a bit emotional at the end. Her writing and her ability to weave you right into the setting is so on point, I felt like I was right there with Mila & Lincoln, basking in their joy....*sigh*

All in all, this was a great book and I give it 4 very enthusiastic shimmering stars ☆☆☆☆

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Although the way Myla speaks in these books is juvenile with lots of attitude I can totally understand it would probably appeal to the YA audience. The plot of Thrax is swift moving and packed with exciting twists and turns to keep the reader keen to read more and as usual Christina Bauer has come up with an evil nemesis for Myla, Lincoln and their friends who her readers also love to hate.
A really enjoyable read that leaves you wanting more!

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much!!

This book had many twists and turns that made your head spin and heart hammering.

Can wait to read the next book!!

[Anne Clarence (The Reading Life) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy for an honest review.

I am no stranger to Christina Bauer's books and her writing style, especially to the Angelbound world, and more specifically, the protagonist Myla's absolute savage and sassy tone. So of course, I signed up for the tour within 5 seconds. No way I'm missing this.

Her series is also are unique because she doesn't write it in order. For example, I've already read to the part where Myla had her second child, and here this newest book is talking about when Myla is impregnated with her first child.

So I'm reading this book not to see what's happening or going to happen, but purely because I love the characters and want to see more of them.

This book (like every Angelbound book ever) gave me incredible stress level overdose. I don't know if it's because I know that no matter how much they go through, the author will just not give them a break. Despite the fact that I know they're going to be fine, I have to give it to Christina: she knows how to make a reader stressed, and pissed through really, really, horrible characters. If there's one thing she's good at, it's making characters that you hate so much that while reading this book, your kindle was truly in the danger of you smashing it out of anger. (Just look at Ethan and Adair. Oh my god hate them so much I swear to god).

However, no matter how stressful the book was, I noticed something after I finished it: there was...kind of no depth? Think of it this way, if a book is always happy, or always sad, or always stressful, that means that book has no true suspense, which means...not a lot of depth.

The character development had not completely stopped in this book, and we do see how Myla finally sits in her role as both queen and mother. However, I don't really think this book would score very high for anyone looking for a very good and in-depth story-line with lots of meanings. On the other hand, this book is a very fun adventure - everyday fantasy story, and as a fan of this series, I genuinely enjoyed it.

But because of the unique writing order, I read this book (and this series in general) not because I want to know what would happen next, but to look back at the past, just because I love the series so much and would love to see more.

Overall, I really liked this book, enjoyed reading it, and Christina did not disappoint me as a fan of the series.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christina Bauer had unleashed the power once again. This time we have a fantastic adventure with Myla and Prince Lincoln are expecting their first child. This has all the underworld rejoicing. There just seems to be a problem for Myla. The man that’s her husband is not, shall I say, her husband. Myla adventure this time around takes her to Earth and what trouble could she get in there, yeah right.

Myla gets in to some hairy issues with her friends Cissy and at time with Evil Lincoln. Evil had picked a pregnant, demon female to mess with and it happen to be Myla. She will not take this lying down. She had too much snark, witt, skills and love to allow this to happen. She does what she has to do to get her man back in place before she gives birth. During her adventure we get lots of action. We get to see a few of the characters from previous books. And we get to see some growth in them all.

Christian has blended the fantasy, myths, legends, and paranormal so well. The characters are rich and full. The world she built is inviting and off putting at the same time. You have the places you want to visit and the ones you want to stay away from. You have an entire underworld that loves the Myla and the prince and are rejoicing their upcoming arrival.

[Dapper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never liked Sissy or Zeke.. like, at all. I fully expected Sissy to brush Myla off as crazy and was pleasantly surprised that she was 100% on her friends side 👌

spending time with Zeke and Sissy in this book gave me a chance to appreciate them and I’m glad of that because they were both kickass

Loses a star because it completely left out any vindication, retribution or apology for the terrible way the Thrax allowed the Queen to be treated/how not even her in-laws were on her side.. and the fact that she had to do almost everything on her own WHILE pregnant. Also left out anything about Williams who died to save Mylala and was the only person to see what was really happening

[Mutated Reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fourth installment in the Angelbound Origins series, Thrax is a mysterious and supernatural story following Myla of course, as she progresses through her life with her one true love, Lincoln. Oh, and she's pregnant now. You'd think that because of that simple fact, she wouldn't want to be wanting to fight and tell people off, but of course you'd be wrong. She's the same old Myla, who we know very well at this point and love. And that's why I really enjoyed this book.

Check out my full review here!

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[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Having read the first book in the series I then missed the next books but was still pulled into this fantasy world.
The characters kept me thoroughly engrossed in the story.
Wonderful.

[Kayla Silverss · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book definitely picked up and lot more is happening but I still can't say that I loved this book.

[Fiona L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrax is the 4th book in the Angelbound Origins and I've always enjoyed every single book from this series; Thrax is no exception!

Myla is now married to Lincoln and were enjoying their honeymoon when poof her husband disappeared and was replaced by an imposter! She calls him Evil Lincoln but nobody believes her, since they all thought it's her crazy pregnancy hormones. She had an idea of where her real husband was taken to and with her best friend Cissy's help (and her boyfriend) together they travelled to Earth to face whatever evil powers were there.

When they were in Earth, it was very interesting to say the least. The villain in our story has put so much technology on Earth and it took Myla and co a while to figure out how to use them. It wasn't easy to locate Lincoln's whereabouts either. I really feel for Myla throughout the story, since she's pregnant and missing her husband, she still had to battle her way through villains and imposters.

Of course, in the end, everything is fine, as expected, and we can look forward to the next book where we will certainly have more than a glimpse into little Maxon!

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC since my pre-order won't be here til tomorrow!

Rating: 5 Lighting Bolts

We left off with our dynamic duo getting hitched! Well a bit more than that really since Myla's little igni have decided to make sure she has a scala heir sooner rather than later. Newly married, newly pregnant, and new to the whole ruler thing Myla is taking on a whole new set of responsibilities which isn't easy given she's been having some weird dreams and scala related issues. As their honeymoon comes to a close, time to get back to responsibilities of life, Lincoln disappears and Myla wakes up with someone who looks like her husband but she can tell is not. Problem is not everyone else can pick up on 'Evil Lincoln' as she is. Oh and he may have already planted that the pregnancy has made her crazy. Yep that doesn't go over well with Myla. Myla is always ready for a fight, and fighting to find her real Angelbound love is priority number one. Only with her pregnancy she has to fight smart, less punching more thinking. Enlisting the help of people she knows she can trust she must get to the bottom of what is happening before its too late.

I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. This series and author are auto-buy for me and as soon as pre-order links are available I always get my copy secured. The world as a whole is vast and ever changing full of so many amazing stories and inspiration to draw from. Each book is slam packed full of action, even if Myla is not jumping in fists first, Thrax doesn't lose any of the fast paced action. The pacing keeps up as there is a mystery to solve. Why would someone replace Lincoln? But more important where is he? I have really enjoyed watching Myla grow and change as the series grows and she adapts to each change in her life but still maintains who she is at her core. She may be the Great Scala, a wife, queen, and mother to be but she is also part lust and wrath demon with a wicked sense of humor and a kick butt attitude.

I adore my Myla and Lincoln. I can't say how much I adore this couple and how well they mesh for me. I don't just adore him as a book boyfriend but I love them together. The way they balance one another out just makes them for me and I could never grow tired of them. With that in mind, with Lincoln being missing (the real deal one anyways) Myla works with her best friend Cissy. I have enjoyed this friendship since book one and appreciate that is has come back into focus. I love seeing more of Cissy and Myla adventures since they too balance one another out in a different kind of way. We also got another character to 'meet' as it were that just had me saying 'awe' or laughing constantly.

This book flew by in pretty much one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. That is one of my favorite parts of these books they have so much happening but it happens in a way that you just sail on through from sweet moments, heart racing, shock and awe, and surprises all the time. There is always something new to learn and see. Thrax is a rollercoaster ready to take you on a fast thrilling ride you will enjoy and want to go on again! Every book is. I'm so excited for book five The Dark Lands but more than that a prequel Duty Bound from Lincolns POV which comes out first. So many stories I can't get enough!

If it's not clear by my enthusiasm I highly recommend this series to EVERYONE! Seriously read it so we can discuss because I have far too few people to gush about this with!

[Poulami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally posted on Daydreaming Books.

*I received an eARC of this book for the blog tour hosted by Xpresso Book Tours via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Like the previous books in this series, Thrax was a compelling and a fun read. I was hooked from the very start and this book did not fail to surprise me. I enjoyed the ride pretty much throughout the book!

After going through so much together, Myla and Lincoln are finally married and they are expecting. But something goes horribly wrong after their honeymoon. Lincoln is there but he is not her Lincoln. It doesn't take her much time to understand her real husband is somewhere else and she has to face yet another evil ploy. With the help of her best friend, will Myla be able to rescue Lincoln before it's too late?

What I love the most about this series is, it's such a fun and fast read. Another thing that I liked about the writing was that the action sequences were the most fun to read, usually they not my most favourites but in this book it definitely was.  Once you start the book, it's pretty impossible to put it down, I ended up finishing it in two sittings. Thrax started off with Lincoln and Myla's honeymoon which is soon disrupted after a particular incident where real Lincoln is replaced by "Evil Lincoln". It was pretty easy to tell he was not the real guy because the real Lincoln would never behave or treat Myla like Evil Lincoln did.

Myla is a kickass heroine, she is not someone who is willing to just sit and watch. She believes action speaks better than empty words and so she set sail for an adventure. Of course, Cissy is there to help her, she's the best! I love how she believed her about Lincoln when nobody else would. Myla's experience on Earth is different and the enemy is more powerful which brings forth a new challenge for Myla. I loved her character growth throughout the book. She really turned from the Great Scala to a Queen. She didn't back down even though too much was at stake, even her unborn baby but she fought back for what was right. And as always, I loved Lincoln, he was there beside Myla in whatever decision he took, I loved his unconditional love and support towards her.

The only thing I found a little unrealistic is that Myla is kinda perfect in every way even though she evolved a lot in this book. Also, I thought after everything Lincoln went through he would be weak but it seemed nothing could weaken him a bit because he fought side by side after his rescue. Anyway, I still loved these characters to bits!! Evil Lincoln was seriously irritating and so was Ethan. That guy! Seriously, I didn't expect him to go to that extent but oh well. He definitely got what he deserved!

Overall, Thrax was an engaging read. I loved how the plot was executed and the characters kept me interested throughout the book. I enjoyed the action and the adventure. The writing was smooth and easy to read and it was fast-paced throughout the book. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!

Recommend it?

Yes!

[Calye Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a partial review, but you can check out the whole thing on my blog!

This series has been thoroughly enjoyable for me, and I think Thrax was one of my favorites! First things first, friends! I would like to thank Netgalley and Monster House Books, LLC for a free copy of Thrax in exchange for an honest book review!

There’s so much good and fun about this book! I love that though the book starts out in the epitome of Myla's happiness, it doesn’t last very long at all. The carrot of everything Myla wants is dangled right in front of her face, and then it is snatched away again just when it’s within her grasp, making for an important turning point for her.

Since Lincoln disappears, Myla gets to grow into herself a bit more. In the past she has gravitated somewhat toward a co-dependent-type relationship that unsettled me. Granted, I love her and Lincoln, but at times, the slightly immature Myla struggled to function without him. So there is the moment Myla must rise to the occasion and be who she was made to be–a true leader for her people, not just in name but in action and character.

The character development was my absolute favorite thing about this book. In the past Myla has been somewhat immature and whiny (but she is a teenager after all, so, we can’t fault her too much). But when she is forced to lead, she fills the role well. I love how she learns to balance who she is with the pressure of maturation and stepping into her queenly role. She doesn’t turn her back on who she is, which is also who Lincoln fell in love with. She merely grows and deepens.

Another great character development that I wasn’t expecting was in Zeke! Though utterly absent from one of the earlier books, he makes a strong reappearance, and I’ve never liked him more than in this installment. I think a lot of that has to do with how he treats Cissy. She grew on me, too, and both are no longer so wrapped up in themselves. They now have room for others, and seeing them grow was an excellent bonus.

Additionally, the themes of sacrifice and loyalty appear in this book, and it tugged at my heartstrings. Let’s be real for a minute, though. Those Thrax need to get their lives in order. The entire system is a hot mess. It makes for excellent conflict for Myla and Lincoln, though.

Some minor things with the book was that the eBook has a lot of typos, a problem I had with earlier installments as well. That doesn’t typically bother me, but in some places it made the story harder to follow. Also I think it accounts for more than half of the minor inconsistencies and repetitious actions I found in random scenarios: Iggy was put down and then was put down again on the next page without being lifted back up. Small things like that. Not a big deal, but distracting.

Also distracting was the amount of summed up information that appeared throughout the entire book, or in other words, info dumping. Since it is the fourth installment in the series I can understand how some explanations are warranted, but I feel like some things were over-explained or summed up too neatly and concisely as if to catch up readers who just stepped into the series. But I think the reader should be trusted to remember most of the things that were reexplained, and some of the summaries were unnecessary, detracting from the overall flow of the story.

Seriously, though–minor things that didn’t prevent me from enjoying the book enough to give it four stars. I’ve really liked this series, and reading it during October and around Halloween was a lot of fun with its eerie undertones and themes! I can’t wait to jump back in with the next book which sounds awesome as well!

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars!

[Jeraca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Myla and Lincoln's honeymoon is almost over, and Myla doesn't want to go back to the real world. She wants to stay in their rooms all day long, but unfortunately life has a way of interrupting Myla's great plans. When Lincoln gets a gift from an old friend, only to have him disappear through a black smoke and Myla wakes up from a "dream", does Myla really know that the honeymoon is over and now she has to go find her husband.

Problem is that there is an imposter, Evil Lincoln, as Myla calls him, who is telling everyone in the palace that Myla is going crazy with pregnancy hormones, so no one should listen to her. Myla is becoming trapped in her own house, and she is tryinng to find a non-fighting way to get herself out. Having a bun in the oven is wrecking havoc on her fighting time.

Once Myla gets to Earth, she is on the hunt to find her husband. Thankfully Cissy and Zeke are there to help her, so they set on their mission to save Lincoln before it's too late.

And when Myla finally finds out the root of the evil that has taken her husband - they better run far and fast away from her before she gets her arrowed tail into them.

I'm feeling a bit sad for Myla and Lincoln. They just can't ever get a break and live life together for a short period of time. There is always something that is happening and in this case, they were separated for the problem. I just want to see them be normal people for a change, but 1. that would probably be a boring book and 2. that is just not the Myla and Lincoln we know.

I am very proud of Myla. She is trying to be a better Queen than an Arena fighter, and she did a tremendous job in this novel. And there were a lot of times she could have caved into her old Myla habits, that's for sure.

Also, this book really showcases just how smart Myla is. She came up with TONS of plans that usually were successful, and it just shows that she is going to be a great Queen when she can finally rule the Thrax.

I thoroughally enjoyed this novel, and now I'm about to dive into the next one!

[Nancy (The Avid Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myla and Lincoln are married and pregnant and on the last night of their honeymoon. They will now return to their new lives as king and queen of Thrax. Myla wakes up on the last day of her honeymoon without the man she married. Her Lincoln has been kidnapped but no one believes her as the man pretending to be her husband is an evil clone of Lincoln who Myla has taken to calling Evil Lincoln. Myla knows that this man is not the man she married and loves by the way he acts and talks. Myla will get her Lincoln back no matter what the cost.

Myla thinks she knows where Lincoln has been taken. She believes him to be on Earth. It is not easy for Myla to leave Thrax and go to Earth as Evil Lincoln has ever one convinced that Myla is cray cray because of the baby and they have her contained in her room and he has given orders to keep her there. Although it is not easy Myla escapes her little prison and takes off to Earth with her friends Cissy and Zeke to find Lincoln and bring him home.

While Myla is searching for Lincoln on Earth she finds out that a longtime friend of Lincoln’s Ethan has been real busy during his time of living on Earth. He has been doing lots and lots of cloning of different people and he has plans in the making of taking over Earth and ruling over humans. When Myla finds out what he is up to and with the help of Cissy and Zeke they make plans to stop him and saved the world. But of course Ethan has some real bad things planned for Myla, Lincoln and their unborn baby.

I have really, really loved reading the Angelbound Origins series from the first page of the first book Angelbound. It has been on roller coaster of a ride. I am not sure which book is my favorite but if I had to pick one I think Tharx may be it. I love how Myla and Lincoln know what the other one is thinking with just one word or maybe just a facial expression. And boy can they fight. They make a great team as couple and as a fighting team. They just fit so well together. I love Myla’s snarky attitude and the conversations she has in her head when she is talking to someone. Oh I can’t leave out her tail and then there is Iggy. He was so amazing and so sweet. Iggy just loves his Great Scala. I love when she talks to her tail, “down boy”. I can’t give this series enough phrase besides I don’t think there is enough words out there to describe it except maybe amazing, fantastic, awesome, out of this world kind of thingy. I can’t wait to see it on the big screen one day. I can’t wait to read the next book The Dark Lands.

Do I recommend this book, this series? Oh you bet!! Pick up you copies today and join the fun and adventure and take a trip to Purgatory with Myla and Lincoln.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wait... wut? Myla's not rushing into battle? Whaaaaaat?
That was my initial reaction hahaha, but of course, Myla has other responsibilities now and don't forget, she's pregnant! So yeah, she's thinking about her unborn son and tries to figure out ways that do not include kicking ass. Still... sad sad day... ;-)
It does show a more mature side of her though, she's thinking things through and acting responsibly, like a good Queen.

This instalment takes place in Antrum and on Earth. It's super fun to read how clueless they all are about modern technology :D All scenes and environments were well described, had no issue at all to follow along.

Character development was good. While we, of course, know Myla and Lincoln very well by now, it was nice to read how their relationship is growing so much on a deeper level. Understanding what the other wants to say with just a glance, knowing pretty much instantly that the person next to you is not your husband even while he looks the same,... They go full-out for each other and that's what makes them such a kickass team (and an inspiration for all).

Pacing and flow were good, I pretty much read it in one go. A nice balance between all the action and conversations to progress the story.

The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors.

All in all another successful instalment, truly recommend this series. So much sass, kicking ass and yes, even romance... what more do you want? :D

[Josie-Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enter Round Four of the Angelbound Origins series. Just as you think things might be looking towards a good, healthy relationship for Myla and Lincoln, Christina Bauer snatches it from underneath them and begins working her web of betrayal, distrust and ultimate disloyalty for our Great Scala, Myla Lewis. This book gives us an interesting insight into the deep connection that Lincoln and Myla ultimately have for one another when Myla can instantly tell this isn't her "guy" (as she likes to call him). I really enjoyed the exploration of this romantic connection the two have and ultimately it made them further likable characters. The obvious conflict here is - where in the world is Lincoln?

Myla sets out on a mission to kick some serious Thrax-butt - whilst pregnant, might I add - in order to find the King of Thrax, her husband and ultimately the father of her child. We get to discover more and more about the powers the Igni hold and therefore she continues to develop from kick-ass character to absolute bad-ass, kick-ass character.

I liked how there was little repetition in this book and it really made the story begin to shine through more. I was very happy with this and it made it more clear and concise, bringing in excitement for the next books within the series.

Again, I would recommend this to those aged 15-16 however older teenagers might enjoy it as well.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Christina Bauer. I love her books and audio books. Christina narrates her own audiobooks and I just love listening to her voice. She does an excellent job with all of the characters in the book.

Thrax is book 4 in her Angelbound Origins series. I have really enjoyed this series. I have listened to all 4 books in the series and cannot wait for book 5. I have really enjoyed following Myla from punk teenager to becoming the great Scalla, being Queen, and now a Wife and Mommy. I cannot wait to see where else Christina will take Myla. This is a great series. You do need to start with book 1 to get a true feel for the series.

In Thrax Myla and Lincoln are still on their honeymoon. Myla's igni have been screaming in her head so loud she cannot understand what message they are trying to get to her. Finally she hears "Man in the Mirror". Myla is not sure what this means.

Lincoln has been kidnapped and a clone has been left in his place. Everyone in the kingdom except Myla thinks it is the real Lincoln. It is up to Myla to travel to Earth and save Lincoln. When she arrives she realizes she will also be saving the under realm and earth as well.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Brandy Mulder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this on audio. I got a kick out of the sarcastic wit and spunky attitude of Myla.She's funny and is definitely not waiting to be rescued.
I have not read the rest of the series, so I loved the inventive way the author gives you some background in the beginning. I hated you more when....
It's perfect. It kind of filled me in without giving a lot away and I didn't feel like I was lost anywhere in the story.There is plenty of cursing, most especially the F bomb, so if you don't like cursing beware.There is also plenty of violence, and some adult content. Myla and her man are both warriors, so lots of fighting. Myla's husband gets kidnapped on their honeymoon, and she sets out to get him back. In her way is an evil clone impersonating her husband, who is telling everyone that her pregnancy is basically driving her crazy. Please note that she is 19 and pregnant, but this is a magical prenancy that has it's own rules that nobody really knows for sure. She has to fight the real bad guy, evil clones, evil experiments, demons, and normal humans that have been brain washed.It's a fun and exciting story even for those not familiar with the series, and it is not a short story either.

[Linda Hamonou · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is maybe my favorite in the series and for sure the most distressing for me.
It started all well and then when Lincoln is taken away, it's like the nothing is ever going to be right again. I mean Mila is in the worse situation possible. She is pregnant, Lincoln is gone and nobody (almost) actually believes her.
It's like everything is against her and she has to deal with the stupidest creep ever (Evil Lincoln) and not a single other person in the fucking world actually realized that he isn't the real deal. Like is everybody really stoned?
And another of the worse part is that the antagonist this time is just a sort of regular dude. I mean he was helped by Armageddon but that's just a back side of the story, the guy was already just a normal creep in the first place. He is like weak and normal, just scientific and that makes everything even worse.
Also I really didn't want the guard to die, I hoped that Mila found a way to save him. I can't stand the evil scientist! Grrr!

The ending was great. That's something to look forward in the next book.

[Barb Shuler · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 *s

Myla and Lincoln are back again! This story is fun, fast paced and a little bit of crazy. Haha, okay, so there was a lot of crazy. Talk about a wild ride.

A letter from a Thrax on earth starts an avalanche of events that send Myla in a mission to save her husband.

But it’s not hat easy, of course. There is a noticeable problem the moment Myla wakes and Lincoln is in bed with her. She saw him get taken. There is no way this is her husband. Things spice up and it’s up to Myla to find a way to escape, find Lincoln, the real Lincoln and get the events of life back in order.

Though, as we know when it’s dealing with Myla, Lincoln or anything to do with heaven or hell, it’s not that simple. It’s a race against time to get everything sorted, settled and the rightful people in place where they should be.

In the end, I’m left sniffling and ready for the next book. As always, Christina did a phenomenal job at not only writing the story, but telling it to us. The audiobooks make this already badass story, better.

[Antonella's book world · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the fourth book of the series and it took me more than a month to go on with this series. We can say I took a break between the third and the fourth, mostly because other books stole my attention. Anyway, this break really made me realise how immature is the main character Myla Lewis. At the beginning I liked the way she thought and the way everything is described, almost like anything was serious for her and almost like she's not almost a 20 year old but she's more 15 years younger. It was refreshing at the beginning, but now I honestly have to say it got old. I don't see an improvement from her, even though from the first book to this one there are months (if not years? I don't remember now...). Mostly at the start of the book the writing style is almost too much...ridicolous. Her thoughts are more like of a 10 years old and I was annoyed by it.
Also, there are too many things that got me confused in this book. Now I don't want to do a list (also because I'm a lazy state this period), but there are things that doesn't add up. I hope that the next book will be better than this. We can surely say it really disappointed me.

[Esther Haddie's Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS SERIES

It is such a privilege to listen to this far in the series. I feel the story getting better as it goes on. I know I have Thrax in ebook form, but listening in audio is always a completely different experience for me. Thrax follows Acca, where Myla and Lincoln are spending their honeymoon. But it's over and time to get back to work. The story is grasping and there were many times while listening in which I freaked out and was like "No way!"
I think Christina Bauer does an amazing job with narration. She reads her book the way she wants it to be read. To be heard. I was thoroughly invested in this book and I hope to listen to the next one as well. Though I might just read the ebook right now h cause I don't know if I can wait for audio. LOL

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY HONEST, VOLUNTARY REVIEW. I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THE AUDIO BOOK IN PARTICIPATION OF A BLOG TOUR. THE GIFTING OF THIS AUDIO BOOK DOES NOT AFFECT NOR INFLUENCE MY OPINION.

[Felicitia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recieved an arc of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I might be biased because of my addiction towards all things Angelbound, but this book is AWESOME. I have definitely missed Myla and Lincoln since the last published title in the series Acca (which is actually the third instalment) and I am so thrilled to find out that not only Christina Bauer is publishing Thrax in between Acca and Armageddon, we get to see them again in The Dark Lands!

It's not a secret that I am a fan of this author, and it is well earned. This book is well written, fast paced without it being too overwhelming I just can't help giving it 5 stars. Looking forward for the next book! definitely recommended.

[YA & NA Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not read anything by Christina Bauer before so had to read the first three books in the Angelbound series first. I loved them all.

I thought the concept of swapping Lincoln out was great, and all the twists and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s fast paced and I couldn’t put it down, earning my self a couple of really late nights.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It was such a good read that I give it 5 stars and look forward to reading other books by Christina Bauer.