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The Enhanced Universe #9
Defender
Brie and Zander have confirmed their worst fears – an incoming horde is marching their way. Now, it seems, the Nameless have no choice but to team with their mortal enemy, striking a bargain for the good of the city.
To Brie, the thought is repellent, but it might just be a necessary measure. Working as one, the leaders of both the Nameless, and the Consortium, begin to form a plan to combat the sprawling army that marches on their walls. A plan that, at first, fails miserably.
In the days that follow, Brie will find herself tested in ways she never expected. With the city closed in a vise, she’ll do all she can to protect those she loves from harm. And if she, Zander, and all the rest fail, the city of Haven might just cease to exist…
Books in the Enhanced Series:
The Enhanced (Book One)
Hybrid (Book Two)
Nameless (Book Three)
Assassin (Book Four)
Captive (Book Five)
Renegade (Book Six)
Invader (Book Seven)
Avenger (Book Eight)
Defender (Book Nine)
Book Ten - coming late August
To Brie, the thought is repellent, but it might just be a necessary measure. Working as one, the leaders of both the Nameless, and the Consortium, begin to form a plan to combat the sprawling army that marches on their walls. A plan that, at first, fails miserably.
In the days that follow, Brie will find herself tested in ways she never expected. With the city closed in a vise, she’ll do all she can to protect those she loves from harm. And if she, Zander, and all the rest fail, the city of Haven might just cease to exist…
Books in the Enhanced Series:
The Enhanced (Book One)
Hybrid (Book Two)
Nameless (Book Three)
Assassin (Book Four)
Captive (Book Five)
Renegade (Book Six)
Invader (Book Seven)
Avenger (Book Eight)
Defender (Book Nine)
Book Ten - coming late August
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2017
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October 25, 2020
Oh my goodness... just when you think things are turning around for Brie and her twin brother, Zander, they gotta go rescue their crazy grandfather so they can save the ones they love. SO GOOD!
January 22, 2018
This series has a good story, and I liked the characters. My only issue, and this continued through all 10 books, is the repetitiveness of all the statements. I can only read "I hate him" (in different words or the same, doesn't matter) so many times before I am sick of hearing it. So, in the later books, I found that I could spot another paragraph that would summarize the same feelings again and I was skipping paragraphs because it was just text with nothing actually happening. The character's inner dialogue was not that important in the story... which brings me to think that this might be nit-picky and maybe this was just a younger reading level (a teen might need these things spelled out for them). However, I would not want my young child reading about the wars, because of the (very well done) descriptions of blood and gore. So, good reads, they drew me in and kept me reading, but I could have used less repetition over the known info and known feelings.
July 26, 2017
I finished this series, well the books out so far, in about a week. I loved it. A lot of twists and turns, some I saw coming and others I had to take a minute to go "what?! no way!" I like the details and how some of the books only cover a couple of weeks at the most. I think this one only covers a couple days, with the majority spanning about 6 hours. Reminds me a lot of the Gender Game series Bella Forrest in its pacing. The books run together, because I read them so quickly, but to sum up this one- The enemy is advancing, the group we are following has underestimated the enemy, everyone is waiting for the inevitable attack, attack finally happens, someone is taken leaving our hero having to go find them. The only issue I have with this series is the editing. Lots of grammatical errors and wrong words (though should be through, he not his; it, is, if swapped; and so on). There were a couple places in this book where I had to re-read a couple sentences for clarify because there was a word missing or something else was no coherent. Sad this series is coming to an end, but I can't wait for book 10. Now I need to read the Warrior Race. The Warrior Race: Book OneThe Warrior Race: Book One
October 2, 2017
This book was interesting in the beginning and the pace picked up towards the end but in between it dragged on and I found myself skipping through the story to get to the good bits. The last few chapters were action packed and I understand that the author does not seem interested in any romance at all between Brie and her man but with them fighting for their lives and not knowing if both of them will survive some tender moments would have been a nice touch. I am glad that Brie told Zander the truth as he deserved to know just as much as she did.
I definitely want to know how it ends so onto book 10.
I definitely want to know how it ends so onto book 10.
July 20, 2017
What an exciting ride Defender was! From nail biting action to revealing long kept secrets, Defender kept me on the edge of my seat and reading until the final page. I can't wait for the next one!!!
I received this one free in exchange for an honest review, but I purchased all the previous ones in the series, and this one was no less awesome!!
I received this one free in exchange for an honest review, but I purchased all the previous ones in the series, and this one was no less awesome!!
March 30, 2020
I have the omnibus edition of this series, so will just say that book nine is indeed full of action - battles on many fronts.
Brie's voice demonstrates her strengths and weaknesses, her emotional heart sometimes the cause of trouble. And yet she is a powerful character set among others as intriguing.
It will be interesting to see how it all ends.
Recommended.
Brie's voice demonstrates her strengths and weaknesses, her emotional heart sometimes the cause of trouble. And yet she is a powerful character set among others as intriguing.
It will be interesting to see how it all ends.
Recommended.
February 6, 2018
Almost done
This story is coming to an end and I can't wait, not because the story's too long or because I'm bored but because I want to know what happens. I am left at the edge of my seat and I can't wait to see what happens.
This story is coming to an end and I can't wait, not because the story's too long or because I'm bored but because I want to know what happens. I am left at the edge of my seat and I can't wait to see what happens.
February 9, 2018
Even though the story was captivating, it was a bit too much for me of killings in this book. But I still was sitting on the edge of my chair of how it all ends. Especially feel the suspension between the Nameless and the Savants of Director Cromwell. Where will this war lead too?
October 21, 2019
I really needed a nap today. I've had two hours sleep in the last 24 and dammit, I couldn't put this book down all freakin day! The battle scenes were unbelievable!!! I could taste and smell and see everything so perfectly. Wow. Just wow.
August 30, 2017
Okay
I'd like to see Brie grow up and develop.
Like the idea and the charm. I will finish series. I appreciate the ingenuity.
I'd like to see Brie grow up and develop.
Like the idea and the charm. I will finish series. I appreciate the ingenuity.
September 7, 2017
Gripping Story!
The war the twins are fighting with the Cure is getting worse and you wonder where it's going to end up. And then the ending is a shocker! On to the next I go!
The war the twins are fighting with the Cure is getting worse and you wonder where it's going to end up. And then the ending is a shocker! On to the next I go!
August 9, 2018
The Defender
The bonds between the tribes have increased. War as broken out and a loss seems close. The secrets are revealed. Wow these books just get better and better.
The bonds between the tribes have increased. War as broken out and a loss seems close. The secrets are revealed. Wow these books just get better and better.
February 1, 2021
This is a fantastic series. The world building and character building was awesome. This would make a wonderful movie or tv series!! I can't wait to delve into the other books by this Author.
August 8, 2022
4.5 stars
May 12, 2023
Another good instalment in this saga. The perils of war are highlighted and how the enemy also can become an asset. Ready to read the next instalment.
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