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Intertwined #4

by Gena Showalter

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Unknown Binding

About the author

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over seventy books, including the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld series, the Gods of War series, the White Rabbit Chronicles, and the Forest of Good and Evil series. She writes sizzling paranormal romance, heartwarming contemporary romance, and unputdownable young adult novels, and lives in Oklahoma City with her family and menagerie of dogs and cats.

Reviews

[Lee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Is any one else still bitter that the author flat out said she would never finish this series because she wouldn’t make money off it, so you refused to read any more of her books because you felt cheated? Just me? Ok then. 2020 and I’m still not over.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is spoilers for anyone I email the editor and this is what she said Genas idea of finishing the series and she is thinking about self publishing so fingers crossed

Warning spoilers below for the last book

When I finished writing Twisted, I planned to write one more book in the Intertwined series. At the time, I had a clear vision for Aden and the gang. (Over the ensuing years, that vision got away from me, but I have since found it again, and I fell back in love with the characters and the world.) Curious to know where the fourth book was headed? Read on!

For starters, I imagined Aden using his ability to travel back in time to start over. In my mind, I saw him turn away as Mary Ann walked past the cemetery. (Remember the first scene in Intertwined?) This time, their eyes would not meet. A blast of power wouldn't go off, and creatures of the night would not be summoned.

But. There’s always a “but” in the Intertwined world, isn’t there? (cue an evil overlord laugh) As Aden goes about his life, knowing what happened in the alternate past, missing his friends like crazy but consoling himself with the knowledge that he’s averted a terrible future, he literally runs into Mary Ann—and thus begins the arrival of supernatural creatures in Crossroads, Oklahoma once again. The future will not be denied.

I imagined him returning to the past again and again, hoping to forge a brand new future, doing everything in his power to avoid Mary Ann, even running away from the ranch…but always the two would inadvertently find each other. He is the magnet, and she is the metal.

Ultimately, I imagined him returning to the original future. The one at the end of Twisted, where Victoria’s home is burning, Riley is buying drugs and Mary Ann is being dropped off at a rehab facility. And Aden…poor Aden…he feels defeated. Despite his best efforts, his friends are in the same miserable place as before.

To finally live in peace, I knew Aden would have to fight Vlad—I mean, come on. The vampire king is determined to kill the competition. But in order to beat him, Aden will need help from his friends…which means getting Riley clean, breaking out Mary Ann and bringing Victoria out of her depression over the death of her sisters.

I imagined Vlad attacking before the teens are ready and injuries abounding. (Of course!) But if there’s one thing the gang has learned throughout the Intertwined series, it’s this: When you get knocked down, you can either stay down and let the enemy kick you again and again, or you can stand back up and fight for what you want. Aden and friends decide to fight. By working together, they are finally able to defeat Vlad.

Aden is crowned vampire king, but he gives that crown to Victoria and pledges his fealty to her. He will be her loyal protector all the days of his life. Riley and Mary Ann get married and pledge their fealty, as well, and the boy who’d never really had a home finally has a family who loves him unconditionally.

I hope you enjoyed this peek into my imagination and the ending I had—have—in mind for the Intertwined series.

[Isel]

Seriously.
When?
I have been waiting YEARS now.

[Bookalicious · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this series way back when I was a kid on my Kindle. I found it again and came looking for the next installment.
Disappointed to find that it'll never be finished. Someone said that the author stopped because she can't make money from it. If that's true then I'm even more disappointed.
I looked at her website and it seems like she's left a lot of series incomplete. Seems to be an MO for this author. Makes me reluctant to try any of her other work. I'd hate to become emotionally invested in something that would end up going nowhere. 😕

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[Quantum Thief- Behind the Mask]

Let this book exist please! :(

[Jessica Arce]

ITS BEEN YEARS

[Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

For anyone who didn't know, Gena gave a look into what book 4 would have looked like had she continued.

https://genashowalter.com/intertwined...

Imo it kinda sucks. Like not at all the direction it felt the books were heading, but at least there's some form of conclusion.

[Stef · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read the books 1-3 in February 2018. Didn't really get into this series like I have with other series' by Gena Showalter.
I won't be reading this book.

[Crow Werner]

I love this series, i started reading this series back when Intertwined was first published when i was 12 back Middle School. I immediately fell in love with Adan and the idea of having four other souls/beings inside your inner-conscious and having them each have a ability that you could use at will. I also really enjoyed the romance side of the series between Adan and Victoria. And honestly my favorite thing about all of them was how the Gena Showalter's words flowed and kept me on the edge of my seat during the entirety of the novels. I've followed the series since just hankering to read the next part and having to wait years in between. I am 22 now and have been waiting for the next installment since 2011. Does anyone know anything about the release date for this next installment?