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The Taellaneth #5
Cloaked
The world itself in peril.
Arrow’s sleep is being disturbed by nightmares that she cannot remember when awake. Her days are spent trying to build her new, simple, life in the human world and helping the shape-changers track down the last conspirators that tried to destroy the Erith.
But the Erith want her help one last time. The Erith heartland needs a new monarch, and the Erith require Arrow’s presence for the selection.
Nothing is that simple, though, and Arrow finds herself dealing with betrayal that could tear the heartland apart. She will need all her skills, and the help of the few people she trusts, to prevent the destruction of the heartland, and the world.
Note: Cloaked (The Taellaneth – Book 5) is the fifth and final part of Arrow’s story which started in Concealed (Book 1). The series is designed to be read in order and Cloaked may contain spoilers for the earlier books.
Arrow’s sleep is being disturbed by nightmares that she cannot remember when awake. Her days are spent trying to build her new, simple, life in the human world and helping the shape-changers track down the last conspirators that tried to destroy the Erith.
But the Erith want her help one last time. The Erith heartland needs a new monarch, and the Erith require Arrow’s presence for the selection.
Nothing is that simple, though, and Arrow finds herself dealing with betrayal that could tear the heartland apart. She will need all her skills, and the help of the few people she trusts, to prevent the destruction of the heartland, and the world.
Note: Cloaked (The Taellaneth – Book 5) is the fifth and final part of Arrow’s story which started in Concealed (Book 1). The series is designed to be read in order and Cloaked may contain spoilers for the earlier books.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2019
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Vanessa Nelson
32 books442 followersI am a fantasy author living in Scotland, United Kingdom and spending my days juggling the demands of an elderly, spoiled cat, two giant dogs and a host of fictional characters.
As far as the cat is concerned, she’s in charge and should always come first. The older dog’s favourite method of getting my attention is a gentle nudge with his head. At least, he would say it’s gentle. And the younger dog's attention-getting method generally involves playing with the loudest squeaky toy he can find.
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As far as the cat is concerned, she’s in charge and should always come first. The older dog’s favourite method of getting my attention is a gentle nudge with his head. At least, he would say it’s gentle. And the younger dog's attention-getting method generally involves playing with the loudest squeaky toy he can find.
You can find out more information at the following places:
Website: www.vanessanelsonwrites.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Taellaneth
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August 30, 2021
This is fifth in a UF series, so you'll want to read in order.
Okay, you know by now more or less what to expect. Arrow does some butt kicking for goodness, helping the ingrates among the Erith. She has those who know, love, and trust her, though, so it's pretty much worth it. I'm a bit torn by this story, though.
Mainly, I don't think the plot holds. I mean, .
Also, that whole spoilered section felt like we were doing a rerun of some of the stuff from other novels only with a different support cast and slightly different challenge.
But then things get back on track and Nelson pulls out the big guns and I just adored the ending and all events leading up to it. I particularly liked the theme of sacrifice and honor threading through it all. I particularly liked where things end with Arrow and her man and their future. Extremely well-done, I think.
So this ends with 4½ stars that I can't quite bring myself to round up. That plot hole is huge and overshadowed a lot of my enjoyment with a feeling of being strung out.
A note about Chaste: While Arrow has a guy, there's just no time or privacy to do anything about it. There are some great intimate moments that include comforting touch, but I consider this pretty chaste.
Okay, you know by now more or less what to expect. Arrow does some butt kicking for goodness, helping the ingrates among the Erith. She has those who know, love, and trust her, though, so it's pretty much worth it. I'm a bit torn by this story, though.
Mainly, I don't think the plot holds. I mean, .
Also, that whole spoilered section felt like we were doing a rerun of some of the stuff from other novels only with a different support cast and slightly different challenge.
But then things get back on track and Nelson pulls out the big guns and I just adored the ending and all events leading up to it. I particularly liked the theme of sacrifice and honor threading through it all. I particularly liked where things end with Arrow and her man and their future. Extremely well-done, I think.
So this ends with 4½ stars that I can't quite bring myself to round up. That plot hole is huge and overshadowed a lot of my enjoyment with a feeling of being strung out.
A note about Chaste: While Arrow has a guy, there's just no time or privacy to do anything about it. There are some great intimate moments that include comforting touch, but I consider this pretty chaste.
March 19, 2022
I’m so glad to find this author 😍😍😍.
It wasn’t a fluff fantasy/PNR.
The heroine and the story’s depth reminds me to TA. White’s books, and Ilona Andrew’s stories too.
I don’t give that compliment to another author before.
There’s a romance but not the main thing of the story, the hero is a warrior but not the alpha male of this story. He will protect the heroine and stand behind or beside her, and let her shine.
I can see him as her solid rock who trust whatever decision she’ll made.
Our heroine is the strongest Mage in this universe, but physically she was weak, because she had been abused all her life from everyone who should be protecting her.
Sometimes, the hero came in handy, in this situation! 😘😂
I probably will write a proper review later.
But for now, just read this series if you’re a fan of a proper adult fantasy reading.
❤️❤️❤️
It wasn’t a fluff fantasy/PNR.
The heroine and the story’s depth reminds me to TA. White’s books, and Ilona Andrew’s stories too.
I don’t give that compliment to another author before.
There’s a romance but not the main thing of the story, the hero is a warrior but not the alpha male of this story. He will protect the heroine and stand behind or beside her, and let her shine.
I can see him as her solid rock who trust whatever decision she’ll made.
Our heroine is the strongest Mage in this universe, but physically she was weak, because she had been abused all her life from everyone who should be protecting her.
Sometimes, the hero came in handy, in this situation! 😘😂
I probably will write a proper review later.
But for now, just read this series if you’re a fan of a proper adult fantasy reading.
❤️❤️❤️
March 31, 2025
I really, really loved it. All the primary plot threads pulled together across the previous books, and woven into a really compelling conclusion.
My heart was in my throat for awhile there.
I enjoy this author's other series a lot, but this one may have landed as my absolute favorite from her.
Will definitely re-read. In fact, part of me wants to immediately re-read, because I'm not ready to leave yet.
My heart was in my throat for awhile there.
I enjoy this author's other series a lot, but this one may have landed as my absolute favorite from her.
Will definitely re-read. In fact, part of me wants to immediately re-read, because I'm not ready to leave yet.
August 19, 2021
So sad to see this series end but I am really glad to have found a new fantasy author to enjoy.
June 11, 2023
A very fitting ending to a great series! One really must read the series in order to really understand and enjoy the experience, however, but it is well worth every single word read. This last book carries all the action, danger, magic and intrigue each of the four previous books had, then adds a long and suspenseful climax, followed by an absolutely wonderful ending… Pretty much everything one could hope for!
There are a few small plot holes that were kind of obvious such as why didn’t Arrow kill the villain rather than just hanging onto his hand, why didn’t the villain kill the good guys at the first when he had the chance etc. but I’m keeping the five star rating just because I truly enjoyed the overall series enough to justify my weakness. :)
There are a few small plot holes that were kind of obvious such as why didn’t Arrow kill the villain rather than just hanging onto his hand, why didn’t the villain kill the good guys at the first when he had the chance etc. but I’m keeping the five star rating just because I truly enjoyed the overall series enough to justify my weakness. :)
August 8, 2021
I wish there was more…
June 7, 2023
(4.5 stars) - Excellent!
Left me with a few questions, but overall, extremely satisfying story! In a sense, Arrow's story comes full circle in this finale. It didn't quite work out the way I was guessing it would, but I do think that the direction the author did take it was better than where I thought she was going to. The happy ending gives us a complete ending for Arrow as well as the fate of our favorite characters.
I will definitely be reading this again! I'd love to get the series as an audiobook!
*** CONTENT ***
Sex: clean all the way thru to the end - nothing worse than passionate kissing; a 3rd same sex pairing is hinted at
Language: one character calls another a b-tch
Left me with a few questions, but overall, extremely satisfying story! In a sense, Arrow's story comes full circle in this finale. It didn't quite work out the way I was guessing it would, but I do think that the direction the author did take it was better than where I thought she was going to. The happy ending gives us a complete ending for Arrow as well as the fate of our favorite characters.
I will definitely be reading this again! I'd love to get the series as an audiobook!
*** CONTENT ***
Sex: clean all the way thru to the end - nothing worse than passionate kissing; a 3rd same sex pairing is hinted at
Language: one character calls another a b-tch
June 1, 2025
Arrow’s redemption. Okay so I wish Saul stayed dead but since he did not🙄🙄 this book was filled with adventure, action, betrayals, heartbreaking losses, redemption and HEA. Arrow getting the recognition she rightfully deserved all Ali g but the absolute hard and terrible journey she had to go through just to get there made the result even sweeter. It was great that most of our faves survived and remained with Arrow through the end, that Kester came through, the Shiftkin remained her most loyal found family from start to finish and Arrow never forgot that + Kallish never forget Arrow speaking up for her and CHOSE to follow her ❤️❤️❤️ this was a great ending to the series and a wonderful closure to Arrow’s story
August 15, 2023
What a great book to finish a great series. Lots of action, interesting characters. A very enjoyable series and worth reading more than once.
January 14, 2022
An enjoyable end, but I swear sis is about to die in every book. It gets a bit old after a while.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 23, 2021
4.5 stars
January 14, 2026
Fab series. ❤. Would highly recommend.
March 13, 2023
Everyone has plot armor, everyone. If they have a name and a line, they don’t die. (Yeah yeah a couple of exceptions, but far from enough for such a violent plot and constantly “overwhelming forces”).
Also, Arrow does get her comeuppance, but there are quite a few characters I’d liked to have seen punished a bit more.
Also, Arrow does get her comeuppance, but there are quite a few characters I’d liked to have seen punished a bit more.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2024
I finished the series and I have to say it was a consistently two star series overall, even though I persevered and read through all five books.
There may be spoilers ahead.
What the writer doesn’t get is the importance of pacing and momentum. And she manages to ruin both by needless tangents. For example There’s a scene at the end of book five where the heroine is trying to close a portal on a demon who’s trying to pry it open and force himself out on their world, you know going in, that obviously her being the heroine, it’s up to her to close it, the scene has all the markings of an epic, exciting feat, instead the writer leaves the heroine open mouthed and gaping in the warded circle, all whilst the villain is progressing and getting nearer and nearer to the edge, and goes into excruciating detail about the human group and who amongst them is betraying whom and what vials and weapons they had secretly brought in with themselves, until when the villainous demon who had his elbows out by this time is almost crawling out,so the heroine finally gets to it and utters his true name and commands him back into the hole. By which point one has completely lost interest in her, the scene, her intended sacrifice and her abilities.
Whereas a moderately talented writer could create epic fantasy gold with this scene.
And don’t get me started on ramblings and highly incoherent patches of off page musings and reasonings that only 5e writer is privy to.
Also she is marginally better than some other one point writers, but still she’s awful at writing fight scenes be they magical or physical. Which is very important when writing such a book. Because you’re there for the fight scenes and turning pages but the scenes are a blur and never come alive. It’s like children playing at pretend fights.
Then there’s the incohesive line of the heroine’s backstory and why had she been kept in abject slavery and servitude at one of their society’s most prestigious institutions and how no one else had ever objected? Why in the earlier books the queen hadn’t revoked the edict of her grandfather and allowed her free entry? One never understands why she’s called an abomination, and why her maternal grandfather despised her and hid and erased her identity or why her paternal grandfather left her like he did, and we never see any comeuppance or resolution towards all of the people who were her enemies. Which makes for an exceptionally and irritatingly unsatisfying reading.
There may be spoilers ahead.
What the writer doesn’t get is the importance of pacing and momentum. And she manages to ruin both by needless tangents. For example There’s a scene at the end of book five where the heroine is trying to close a portal on a demon who’s trying to pry it open and force himself out on their world, you know going in, that obviously her being the heroine, it’s up to her to close it, the scene has all the markings of an epic, exciting feat, instead the writer leaves the heroine open mouthed and gaping in the warded circle, all whilst the villain is progressing and getting nearer and nearer to the edge, and goes into excruciating detail about the human group and who amongst them is betraying whom and what vials and weapons they had secretly brought in with themselves, until when the villainous demon who had his elbows out by this time is almost crawling out,so the heroine finally gets to it and utters his true name and commands him back into the hole. By which point one has completely lost interest in her, the scene, her intended sacrifice and her abilities.
Whereas a moderately talented writer could create epic fantasy gold with this scene.
And don’t get me started on ramblings and highly incoherent patches of off page musings and reasonings that only 5e writer is privy to.
Also she is marginally better than some other one point writers, but still she’s awful at writing fight scenes be they magical or physical. Which is very important when writing such a book. Because you’re there for the fight scenes and turning pages but the scenes are a blur and never come alive. It’s like children playing at pretend fights.
Then there’s the incohesive line of the heroine’s backstory and why had she been kept in abject slavery and servitude at one of their society’s most prestigious institutions and how no one else had ever objected? Why in the earlier books the queen hadn’t revoked the edict of her grandfather and allowed her free entry? One never understands why she’s called an abomination, and why her maternal grandfather despised her and hid and erased her identity or why her paternal grandfather left her like he did, and we never see any comeuppance or resolution towards all of the people who were her enemies. Which makes for an exceptionally and irritatingly unsatisfying reading.
August 22, 2024
Taellaneth5
Arrow just can’t get away from Erith obligations.
No longer Unnamed, she has a copy of her lineage scroll. No longer Unhoused, she has a living relative who claims her. But the Taellan edict of exile still stands, though it doesn’t stop them from requesting her services. At least now she has the right of refusal. Small mercies, when her sense of protection is so ingrained.
Still, her work with the Shifkin Prime and his people continues, as they seek to retrieve and destroy the surjusi stones scattered among the human conspirators. The Magister may have lost his mind, but there continue to be adherents in the population. Enough to attack in public. And kill twenty people, mainly civilians. But the remnants from the building that was destroyed yields much information. And raises more questions.
Then, comes an Erith request for Arrow to travel to the heartland and the Temple - the third prong of the triumvirate of Erith power. A new monarch must be chosen, the temple will not be denied. And Arrow has questions of her own, because a member of the temple - a tainted member, walked his feet bloody and died in his twin’s arms to bring Arrow her cloak, and a message.
It is an attack on the heartland herself. Are any of them strong enough to protect what makes the Erith, erith?
Arrow just can’t get away from Erith obligations.
No longer Unnamed, she has a copy of her lineage scroll. No longer Unhoused, she has a living relative who claims her. But the Taellan edict of exile still stands, though it doesn’t stop them from requesting her services. At least now she has the right of refusal. Small mercies, when her sense of protection is so ingrained.
Still, her work with the Shifkin Prime and his people continues, as they seek to retrieve and destroy the surjusi stones scattered among the human conspirators. The Magister may have lost his mind, but there continue to be adherents in the population. Enough to attack in public. And kill twenty people, mainly civilians. But the remnants from the building that was destroyed yields much information. And raises more questions.
Then, comes an Erith request for Arrow to travel to the heartland and the Temple - the third prong of the triumvirate of Erith power. A new monarch must be chosen, the temple will not be denied. And Arrow has questions of her own, because a member of the temple - a tainted member, walked his feet bloody and died in his twin’s arms to bring Arrow her cloak, and a message.
It is an attack on the heartland herself. Are any of them strong enough to protect what makes the Erith, erith?
June 28, 2023
Good
Note: this is the final book in the series, and you need to read the others first, both to make sense of this tale, and to not spoiler the other books for yourself!
Arrow’s story comes to its final, explosive ending in this book: as she, Kester, and her friends, ready themselves for the final battle to save the Erith heartland.
It won’t be an easy journey, and the dangers mean that lives will be lost…
This one is a bit of a tearjerker, and Arrow gets her final showdown with the traitors that are trying to destroy the Heartland. She shows just how much she has learned in her life- and how far she has come from when she was bound by her oaths.
There are some important lessons for others too, but mostly this is Arrow’s time to shine, and she manages it admirably.
It’s an intense read, with lots of little loose ends being tied up, leaving the reader satisfied, if a little sad that it’s all over.
There’s a lot of action, battle, magic, and sadness, but ultimately it’s just an engrossing read.
This is a great series for those who like classic fantasy (i.e. swords and sorcery) but make it modern (guns and cars)- and the author has managed this quite cleverly.
Highly recommended for fantasy enthusiasts.
Note: this is the final book in the series, and you need to read the others first, both to make sense of this tale, and to not spoiler the other books for yourself!
Arrow’s story comes to its final, explosive ending in this book: as she, Kester, and her friends, ready themselves for the final battle to save the Erith heartland.
It won’t be an easy journey, and the dangers mean that lives will be lost…
This one is a bit of a tearjerker, and Arrow gets her final showdown with the traitors that are trying to destroy the Heartland. She shows just how much she has learned in her life- and how far she has come from when she was bound by her oaths.
There are some important lessons for others too, but mostly this is Arrow’s time to shine, and she manages it admirably.
It’s an intense read, with lots of little loose ends being tied up, leaving the reader satisfied, if a little sad that it’s all over.
There’s a lot of action, battle, magic, and sadness, but ultimately it’s just an engrossing read.
This is a great series for those who like classic fantasy (i.e. swords and sorcery) but make it modern (guns and cars)- and the author has managed this quite cleverly.
Highly recommended for fantasy enthusiasts.
July 3, 2022
Coming off the back of having loved Vanessa Nelson's Hundred series so much I was nervous about starting a new series. Would it be as good? Oh yes! Every bit as wonderful, heart warming, characters you want to know and live through every second with. This is the best sort of immersion reading where you really do forget the whole world around you and Arrow and her friends, allies and enemies became my everything for a few days. I am reviewing all 5 books together as once again I powered through all 5 in 5 days and literally let real life go into the background. My idea of a perfect book really. Arrow was broken, betrayed and patronised at every time by her peers yet she still sees the good in people, works for the greater good and eventually there are those that notice and she builds up a trusted circle and in which to literally save the world over and ever. Loved every second of it and wish I experience them for the first time all over again.
May 25, 2021
Despite Death
I very seldom give a five star rating to books, or a series, not published in the traditional way by names like McCaffery, Lackey, Zimmer-Bradley, etc. Ms Nelson may not be as well known nor as famous as those authors, but the potential is there. That's why I give this story (English, storey) and this series five stars.
Death plays a HUGE part in this book. Bad guys die, good guys die, unaligned die, the nasty antagonist dies. And the, ... SPOILER ... protagonist dies. As with the end of every cycle, a new cycle starts. It doesn't spring full grown. It starts out with baby steps but almost immediately shows potential.
This is the final book of this series. I recommend you read it. I've already read the next completed series, and I recommend you read that one, also.
I very seldom give a five star rating to books, or a series, not published in the traditional way by names like McCaffery, Lackey, Zimmer-Bradley, etc. Ms Nelson may not be as well known nor as famous as those authors, but the potential is there. That's why I give this story (English, storey) and this series five stars.
Death plays a HUGE part in this book. Bad guys die, good guys die, unaligned die, the nasty antagonist dies. And the, ... SPOILER ... protagonist dies. As with the end of every cycle, a new cycle starts. It doesn't spring full grown. It starts out with baby steps but almost immediately shows potential.
This is the final book of this series. I recommend you read it. I've already read the next completed series, and I recommend you read that one, also.
May 9, 2025
Okay, so am I the only one who thinks books 1-3 are kind of their own thing and books 4 & 5 are separate but related? I feel like the tone in the first three books is different enough that it’s almost like a trilogy with an accompanying duology. Yet the events throughout all five books are linear and they are continuations of one another. The major series plot is (kinda) resolved (
The last 20ish% of the book just pummelled my heart. I’m glad Arrow’s story is done but I don’t know if I’m very happy with the path she had to take to get there. There are a lot of loose threads but they don’t feel unresolved. More like possibilities. And I can live with that.
The last 20ish% of the book just pummelled my heart. I’m glad Arrow’s story is done but I don’t know if I’m very happy with the path she had to take to get there. There are a lot of loose threads but they don’t feel unresolved. More like possibilities. And I can live with that.
June 13, 2023
Review for the overall series:
Much like the other series by Ms. Nelson, this was a solid 4.25* throughout. It was good, but never truly great. The writing was very dense, although I was engaged in the plot of each book and semi-invested in the characters. Romance is not her strong suit, which is something I noticed in her other series as well. Although that one was slightly better. Here the heroine’s actions are rated G and the romance started out of nowhere and wasn’t very convincing. Especially because you rarely see Arrow interact with Kester outside of plot-related actions. The overarching drama felt a little disjointed. This series could have easily ended after the second book.
Much like the other series by Ms. Nelson, this was a solid 4.25* throughout. It was good, but never truly great. The writing was very dense, although I was engaged in the plot of each book and semi-invested in the characters. Romance is not her strong suit, which is something I noticed in her other series as well. Although that one was slightly better. Here the heroine’s actions are rated G and the romance started out of nowhere and wasn’t very convincing. Especially because you rarely see Arrow interact with Kester outside of plot-related actions. The overarching drama felt a little disjointed. This series could have easily ended after the second book.
December 18, 2023
4.5
Really great end of the series. Maybe it doesn't deserve 5 stars, but eh, I'm feeling generous.
This is a fantasy/UF series that's definitely worth a try. It's not exactly a HF, but it's not 100% UF either, it has the perfect combination of both.
Not the huge world-builder of a HF, but an incredible one by any UF standards. The characters have a very nice development and the action keeps you on your toes, making this series hard to put down.
Well done, author! I'll start looking into your series a bit more.
Really great end of the series. Maybe it doesn't deserve 5 stars, but eh, I'm feeling generous.
This is a fantasy/UF series that's definitely worth a try. It's not exactly a HF, but it's not 100% UF either, it has the perfect combination of both.
Not the huge world-builder of a HF, but an incredible one by any UF standards. The characters have a very nice development and the action keeps you on your toes, making this series hard to put down.
Well done, author! I'll start looking into your series a bit more.
March 7, 2025
This series is amazing. It brought me out of a lull in fantasy especially while waiting for Ilona Andrews to write more books.
Arrow was a formidable character, forged through extensive bullying and taunting during her Academy training. Her journey was vast and I loved moving through her growth through the author's words.
My ratings for this series were either a 4 or 5. I suspect you can find flaws in any book you read so my rating is based on my enjoyment and my inability to put the book down. There were moments where I felt certain connections from previous books were missing (such as the shadow-walker's mantra) but overall, this series was a journey worth reading.
Arrow was a formidable character, forged through extensive bullying and taunting during her Academy training. Her journey was vast and I loved moving through her growth through the author's words.
My ratings for this series were either a 4 or 5. I suspect you can find flaws in any book you read so my rating is based on my enjoyment and my inability to put the book down. There were moments where I felt certain connections from previous books were missing (such as the shadow-walker's mantra) but overall, this series was a journey worth reading.
December 2, 2025
In this five-book series, we witness remarkable growth. Friendships forming, alliances secured, respect earned, and love developing. The pacing is steady, and the storyline flows smoothly, keeping me engaged without ever feeling rushed or dragged.
So, it’s a no-brainer! This series deserves a full five stars. From the very first book to the last, it delivers a wonderful reading experience filled with action, rich world-building, and characters who each have distinct personalities. ❤️
Full review now available on my site. 😉
So, it’s a no-brainer! This series deserves a full five stars. From the very first book to the last, it delivers a wonderful reading experience filled with action, rich world-building, and characters who each have distinct personalities. ❤️
Full review now available on my site. 😉
July 26, 2023
5/5 - Great Final Book
This is a great end to the series! It starts out in the human world and then moves to the heartland, where the majority of it takes place. It's full of action throughout, so the pacing is pretty good. Most importantly, the ending is satisfying.
The only (tiny) issue I had is that the catalyst that gets the characters into trouble had some shaky logic. Arrow knows something is wrong but doesn't act immediately like she usually does. And it's not explained why. It's not a big deal, but it stuck out to me.
This is a great end to the series! It starts out in the human world and then moves to the heartland, where the majority of it takes place. It's full of action throughout, so the pacing is pretty good. Most importantly, the ending is satisfying.
The only (tiny) issue I had is that the catalyst that gets the characters into trouble had some shaky logic. Arrow knows something is wrong but doesn't act immediately like she usually does. And it's not explained why. It's not a big deal, but it stuck out to me.
November 22, 2023
A great series
This is the 5th and final book in the Taellaneth series. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's set at a pace where there are wins and losses, character development, character frustration and time to really invest with everyone and everything, given the 5 books.
There were times when finishing a book, I thought "Isn't the author dragging this out, writing another book"? Only to be proven wrong and the assumptions on what would happen in the next read, not even come close.
Definitely worth taking the time.
This is the 5th and final book in the Taellaneth series. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's set at a pace where there are wins and losses, character development, character frustration and time to really invest with everyone and everything, given the 5 books.
There were times when finishing a book, I thought "Isn't the author dragging this out, writing another book"? Only to be proven wrong and the assumptions on what would happen in the next read, not even come close.
Definitely worth taking the time.
February 13, 2024
Excellent storytelling!
I loved the character, Arrow. She was assaulted verbally, physically, and mentally, but she stayed steadfast, with impeccable character and strength. She was honorable and deserving of so much more than she was ever given. I rooted for her, cheered for her, cried, and laughed for and with her.
This story makes the downtroddened hopeful. It's a wonderful world built for the characters and readers alike. I can't wait to explore more from this author. Kudos!
I loved the character, Arrow. She was assaulted verbally, physically, and mentally, but she stayed steadfast, with impeccable character and strength. She was honorable and deserving of so much more than she was ever given. I rooted for her, cheered for her, cried, and laughed for and with her.
This story makes the downtroddened hopeful. It's a wonderful world built for the characters and readers alike. I can't wait to explore more from this author. Kudos!
May 9, 2025
I overall liked this series but this book just made no sense if you thought about it.
November 29, 2025
A Good Series Which Breaks the Norm
Very good world building with a slightly different take. At first I thought it would follow the standard pattern of the strong female lead, who feel in love with the powerful leader of (fill in the group here but usually a shape changer alpha), but this was not the case. Arrow, the main character, is not without flaws and doubts, does earn the support of others (including the head of a pack of shape changers), and does find love, but she is a hero(ine) in her own right with support that she earns.
Very good world building with a slightly different take. At first I thought it would follow the standard pattern of the strong female lead, who feel in love with the powerful leader of (fill in the group here but usually a shape changer alpha), but this was not the case. Arrow, the main character, is not without flaws and doubts, does earn the support of others (including the head of a pack of shape changers), and does find love, but she is a hero(ine) in her own right with support that she earns.
February 25, 2019
Amazing!
I cannot find enough superlatives to describe this author’s books.
Some series are boring by book 3 but these just got better and better right to this last book. Through all the fighting and desperation, there’s a capable and believable heroine, good friendships and a gentle romance, followed by a happy ending. No sex and no bad language - thank you!
Vanessa is one of a handful of authors I would award ten stars if I could and I will always read whatever she writes.
I cannot find enough superlatives to describe this author’s books.
Some series are boring by book 3 but these just got better and better right to this last book. Through all the fighting and desperation, there’s a capable and believable heroine, good friendships and a gentle romance, followed by a happy ending. No sex and no bad language - thank you!
Vanessa is one of a handful of authors I would award ten stars if I could and I will always read whatever she writes.
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