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Third Wave #1
Alderic
Sotier Alderic Du’ Castine, Leader of the Dranovian Order of the Tri-Worlds, Guardian of the Rituals of Tongerno and Commander Priest of the Dawn, was in the middle of brokering peace between two warring communities of Daetz’ when he saw the shimmering portal open in the sky.
With the portal so close to the Dranovian stronghold, Alderic is forced to participate in a Human Hunt for the first time. As he searches the forest surrounding the Talunaha, he is shocked to see the beautiful and wild-eyed human standing fearfully in front of him.
Helena Chapman moved to Nome, Alaska after catching her fiancé in bed with her best friend the night before their wedding. Ignoring the warning of the longtime residents, she set out for a lone hike in the Denali National Forest. Her first night out she saw the strange, Mirage city in the sky and was swept into what she thought was a nightmare.
Literally from two different worlds and cultures that are evolutions apart, Alderic and Helena will have to try and forge a new path for the tri-worlds in order to prevent a human uprising that threatens Helena’s life and to unravel everything Alderic has ever fought for.
With the portal so close to the Dranovian stronghold, Alderic is forced to participate in a Human Hunt for the first time. As he searches the forest surrounding the Talunaha, he is shocked to see the beautiful and wild-eyed human standing fearfully in front of him.
Helena Chapman moved to Nome, Alaska after catching her fiancé in bed with her best friend the night before their wedding. Ignoring the warning of the longtime residents, she set out for a lone hike in the Denali National Forest. Her first night out she saw the strange, Mirage city in the sky and was swept into what she thought was a nightmare.
Literally from two different worlds and cultures that are evolutions apart, Alderic and Helena will have to try and forge a new path for the tri-worlds in order to prevent a human uprising that threatens Helena’s life and to unravel everything Alderic has ever fought for.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2017
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November 17, 2018
I have not read anything by this author before so this was a first for me.
So a brief outline of Alderic (Third Wave) By Mikayla Lane here goes, this is quite complicated so I'm going to try and simplify it.
First, we have Helena Chapman shes just moved to Alaska after finding her cheating fiancee in bed with her so-called bestie.
Helena sets out for a hike in the Denali National Forest despite warnings by the local residents.
So obviously she loses her way and settles down for the night in the open air. unable to sleep she sees a fantastical mirage of a city in the sky, and yep you've guessed it gets sucked right up into the illusion.(which is in actual fact a portal to another world) Think Stargate and you're right about there.
So then we have Sotier Alderic Du’ Castine, Leader of the Dranovian Order of the Tri-Worlds, Guardian of the Rituals of Tongerno and Commander Priest of the Dawn, bit of a mouthful aye.
I will just call him Alderic for short.
So he's acting as a pacifier between two warring factions when the shimmering portal opens up in the sky, The portal has never been this close to the Dranovian stronghold before so Alderic is compelled to participate in his first human hunt.
Something he has always managed to avoid in the past as humans are not far up his importance list, or actually even on it.
The hunt is basically used to scoop up the displaced humans that have been deposited on this new world, basically, it's a one-way ticket and humans seem to be a lesser species here.
so much so in fact that there seems to be an uprising in motion and Helena and Alderic are about to be swept along for the ride, All while falling for each other along the way of course.
So that's the basic gist.
So what did I think?
well for starters, I didn't realise this was spin-off series If I had and had read this, then maybe things wouldn't have been so hard to make head or tail of.
There was such an information dump put on the reader that I spent much of this book deciphering what was actually occurring.
I felt that with every important event I was given a dranovian history Lesson as well.
And while this was all very fascinating and informative I just wanted to get on with the story.
I understand why such backstory was needed, as we were in this instance being introduced into a whole new culture, more so if this was your introduction into this world)
In my opinion, this book would have been better if it was assumed the reader had read the previous books that this was a spin-off from.
That way everything could have been drip-fed slowly over the course of the series and there would have been no need to cram like crazy.
Some things I'm still a trifle unsure off, In particular how The Beast thing worked, I just went with the flow eventually.
So impression wise I found Helena a bit irritating, I have a real hate relationship with those whiney women who always do the complete opposite to what is asked of them and Helena had this in spades.
Also, her responses to certain situations didn't sit right with me, for someone who has never seen violence upfront she seemed to get quite vocal and handsy.
I thought She came across more bratty than feisty, just saying.
Aldric himself seemed quite one dimensional and I never really felt I got to know him as a person.
In fact, I didn't feel much of a connection between our two mains at all, which was such a shame as I had high hopes here.
Maybe some of the problem lies there, my hopes were too high.
I really tried, I just wasn't feeling the vibe.
I should also mention that this was very insta-love another pet peeve of mine.
So positives I picked up from Alderic,
well, I actually picked this up because I liked the overall concept and the subject genre itself here is oh so unique.
I have quite a few good impressions taken away from this that I loved, the fated mates is one such idea, adored this.
I also enjoyed the animated trees and fauna, fabulous touch.
I found there was a very Egyptian flavour to the whole book with the pyramids and such and as I love anything to do with Egypt I found this to be a winner for me also.
In fact, the world-building here was amazing, hence why I said this should have been introduced slowly to give it its due.
What else?
Well this was well written if a trifle predictable in places and I also did finish Alderic, so these are all plus points in its favour.
So In conclusion, this didn't quite get there for me. my advice is read this after The first Wave series and you will probably enjoy it more.
I really Wish I could say otherwise but this was really just an Ok read for me and I have no desire to read the rest of the series sorry.
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April 10, 2017
Interesting new spin off of the wave books
Interesting premise a great story good characterizations. Lots of action still more to come from the series great idea love the magical theme.
Interesting premise a great story good characterizations. Lots of action still more to come from the series great idea love the magical theme.
May 11, 2017
Mates are fated
Helena is suckered through a portal to another world.
She then is hunted, taken to alien doctor, who wants to probe her.
Helena is not having a good day, and this is just the start.
Great read
Helena is suckered through a portal to another world.
She then is hunted, taken to alien doctor, who wants to probe her.
Helena is not having a good day, and this is just the start.
Great read
March 17, 2017
Glad I went back and re-read Haruki lol
Loved this book, but if I had not gone back and re-read Haruki I would have been lost. I absolutely love this series of books and can't wait for the next one.
Loved this book, but if I had not gone back and re-read Haruki I would have been lost. I absolutely love this series of books and can't wait for the next one.
March 20, 2017
Aldric
Helena comes through the portal to a new world that's in trouble. The 3rd world starts with a bang as Alderic battles darkness and finds a mate
Helena comes through the portal to a new world that's in trouble. The 3rd world starts with a bang as Alderic battles darkness and finds a mate
March 29, 2017
Loved it.
Read the other 2 series and already enjoying this one another great book can't wait for next one to come out .
Read the other 2 series and already enjoying this one another great book can't wait for next one to come out .
March 30, 2018
The Tri Worlds
Ah bliss! At last the author had found a decent editor/proofreader! Which means that I was able to read this through without stopping all the time!
The Third Wave of the stories are set in the Tri Worlds. In this one we meet Sotier Alderick, from Haruki, and Helena Chapman. Helena is dragged through a portal from earth to Dranar. Alderic finds himself drawn to her immediately while she feels safe when with him. So when it comes to Helena being tested by medical before being put with a foster family he won't leave her side and she won't let him!. From there things start to become complicated because Helena refuses to be strapped to an examination table. Alderic had never (to his shame) bothered to check out how the humans who came through these rogue portals were treated. But this formed the tip of the iceberg and they were soon up to their necks in a civil war.
Really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading more of these Dranovarian worlds.
Ah bliss! At last the author had found a decent editor/proofreader! Which means that I was able to read this through without stopping all the time!
The Third Wave of the stories are set in the Tri Worlds. In this one we meet Sotier Alderick, from Haruki, and Helena Chapman. Helena is dragged through a portal from earth to Dranar. Alderic finds himself drawn to her immediately while she feels safe when with him. So when it comes to Helena being tested by medical before being put with a foster family he won't leave her side and she won't let him!. From there things start to become complicated because Helena refuses to be strapped to an examination table. Alderic had never (to his shame) bothered to check out how the humans who came through these rogue portals were treated. But this formed the tip of the iceberg and they were soon up to their necks in a civil war.
Really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading more of these Dranovarian worlds.
March 12, 2018
Love these series
These three series intertwine are so much fun to read. It's very interesting how Lane writes true historical events into the storyline. Helena is spunky and understanding beyond reason. The best part is getting Alderic's book after he's introduced in Haruki's book. I hope we find out who the bad guy is that for away.
These three series intertwine are so much fun to read. It's very interesting how Lane writes true historical events into the storyline. Helena is spunky and understanding beyond reason. The best part is getting Alderic's book after he's introduced in Haruki's book. I hope we find out who the bad guy is that for away.
December 23, 2017
Great book
Unique characters and lots of action make this entire series a must read. Although reading prior books of the series beginning with The First Wave will lend to a greater understanding, this book can be read as a stand alone using the glossary at the back of the book.
Unique characters and lots of action make this entire series a must read. Although reading prior books of the series beginning with The First Wave will lend to a greater understanding, this book can be read as a stand alone using the glossary at the back of the book.
November 25, 2018
Alderic
I didn't like Alderic in the second wave book and didn't really like this book. Confusing is the best description.
I didn't like Alderic in the second wave book and didn't really like this book. Confusing is the best description.
April 17, 2017
Great book!!
Great book, great series. I couldn't put it down. I've read all the books in the first and second waves and can't wait to read the next.
Great book, great series. I couldn't put it down. I've read all the books in the first and second waves and can't wait to read the next.
March 27, 2017
Wow, what a wonderful start to a new series.
April 2, 2017
Loved the book !
The book was very well written. Alderic was an interesting character along with Helena . It was fast paced and enjoyable to read. You learned more about the
The book was very well written. Alderic was an interesting character along with Helena . It was fast paced and enjoyable to read. You learned more about the
April 7, 2017
Alderic
You know I look forward to everytime a new one comes out. It gives me so much pleasure to read books by this author. It's the ideal package.
You know I look forward to everytime a new one comes out. It gives me so much pleasure to read books by this author. It's the ideal package.
April 9, 2017
Third wave cant wait for sequel
Very enjoyable book. The ideas that all living things are connected truly resonates with me. And I have experienced things in the past that I was never able to discuss with anyone but my mother. If the author reads this she might be interested in an event that happened in her childhood between 1910 and ca. 1915. At the beach in Cape May NJ. With her mother and aunts on the boardwalk they saw a city in the clouds. It was a warm sunny Summer day and they watched until it faded.
Very enjoyable book. The ideas that all living things are connected truly resonates with me. And I have experienced things in the past that I was never able to discuss with anyone but my mother. If the author reads this she might be interested in an event that happened in her childhood between 1910 and ca. 1915. At the beach in Cape May NJ. With her mother and aunts on the boardwalk they saw a city in the clouds. It was a warm sunny Summer day and they watched until it faded.
April 24, 2017
Outstanding
Brilliant start to a new series but still connected to the previous ones. Can't wait for the next one!!! Please let it be soon....
Brilliant start to a new series but still connected to the previous ones. Can't wait for the next one!!! Please let it be soon....
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