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The Fate Caller #4
Ballad of Bael
A fire for the soul.
Bael is an enigma in my life.
He came in at the worst time but made himself invaluable.
Now we have to survive dinner with his father, a final battle with mine and the worst thing of all for me…
Rime.
Fire meets ice, who will come out of the other side alive?
Bael is an enigma in my life.
He came in at the worst time but made himself invaluable.
Now we have to survive dinner with his father, a final battle with mine and the worst thing of all for me…
Rime.
Fire meets ice, who will come out of the other side alive?
71 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2019
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Zoe Parker
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I want to thank you for perusing!
First off, I didn't write Storage Diva--no idea who that is, lol.
Second please know that any and ALL books that are upcoming or released that I write are on my website.
Thanks for reading my word vomit and I hope you're smiling at least once a day, it's good for you.
A little monsters and mayhem is good for everyone too!
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December 27, 2019
What the ever loving fuck was that. This cannot be the last book in the series....it definitely said it was in the foreward
There was not story, no ending and nothing about Bael.
I genuinely loved this world and it had such potential but this was a mess
There was not story, no ending and nothing about Bael.
I genuinely loved this world and it had such potential but this was a mess
December 27, 2019
Could have been better
I have loved this series however this last book didn't feel as well thought out as the first 3. It seemed rushed and the amount of spelling/grammatical and formatting errors was particularly bad. I would normally over look a couple of spelling mistakes but this was so bad it interfered with the ability to read the story effectively.
The story itself seemed short. It could have been a lot longer. The relationship with Bael could have been explored further. There were no real intimate moments with him in this book and the 'final battle' was over so quickly it was anti-climactic.
Such a shame because I have really enjoyed this series up to the last book which unfortunately has let it down.
I have loved this series however this last book didn't feel as well thought out as the first 3. It seemed rushed and the amount of spelling/grammatical and formatting errors was particularly bad. I would normally over look a couple of spelling mistakes but this was so bad it interfered with the ability to read the story effectively.
The story itself seemed short. It could have been a lot longer. The relationship with Bael could have been explored further. There were no real intimate moments with him in this book and the 'final battle' was over so quickly it was anti-climactic.
Such a shame because I have really enjoyed this series up to the last book which unfortunately has let it down.
December 24, 2019
It cant be
I waited what feels like a year for this book to come out the storyline was awesome just like the others however this one was pretty rushed there were a lot of grammatical errors like a lot and the Cliffhanger was ridiculous the next book should be the ending so the ballad of Bael was supposed to tell us all about BaeL it wasn't supposed to be about Ciar and all the other ones it was supposed to be learning about bael
who he is where he came from and if it was going to end on a cliffhanger it should have ended with them at the banquet because that was the whole point of the book I'm seriously disappointed
I waited what feels like a year for this book to come out the storyline was awesome just like the others however this one was pretty rushed there were a lot of grammatical errors like a lot and the Cliffhanger was ridiculous the next book should be the ending so the ballad of Bael was supposed to tell us all about BaeL it wasn't supposed to be about Ciar and all the other ones it was supposed to be learning about bael
who he is where he came from and if it was going to end on a cliffhanger it should have ended with them at the banquet because that was the whole point of the book I'm seriously disappointed
December 26, 2019
Half a book
Really disappointed, the book was ridiculous short, it didn’t tie up any of the story arcs and just ended abruptly. I normally love Zoe Parker’s books but this was a mess.
Really disappointed, the book was ridiculous short, it didn’t tie up any of the story arcs and just ended abruptly. I normally love Zoe Parker’s books but this was a mess.
December 10, 2022
Aw
These were short in themselves but since I binged them all like m&MS I'm not complaining. I like them, some of the drama was draining but overall full win.
These were short in themselves but since I binged them all like m&MS I'm not complaining. I like them, some of the drama was draining but overall full win.
January 19, 2020
First of all I have loved this series as it has gone. I wasn't really caring for the change in POV in book 3 and 4 but I understood why she did it. The plot of this was weak in my opinion. There wasn't enough time with Bael. When are they going to do it? Too much time worrying about Rime who is a jerk. Last but not least THE ERRORS! There were so many typos in this book I wonder if there was not an editor for this one since they were all pretty easy to find. Extra words, names spelled wrong and extra words. It took away from the story. The final fight scene could have been in more detail. Why isn't Bael's "mom" getting her revenge in this book. I just thought for a final book that it would have been a little better than what it was. Had I looked at the previous reviews I wouldn't have bought this book which is sad since I loved the world that it was set in. Just very disappointed in this final book in the series.
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March 26, 2021
I'm so damn disappointed. There were no scenes with more than one partner.
Trick was totally forgotten, he was like a sidekick with some single liners that held no impact, just enough for us to know he is there?
There is zero development between Keri and Trick - she doesn't even give him a kiss or a hug. It's like the author hated him and only kept him around so Keri would have 3 bonded. But all the focus was on Keri and her other two.
We even get to read about Fluffy and her, and her multiple interactions and thoughts about Rine but Trick was totally pushed aside. This created a lot of frustration for me as a big chunk of the relationship was missing and never got anywhere.
Trick was totally forgotten, he was like a sidekick with some single liners that held no impact, just enough for us to know he is there?
There is zero development between Keri and Trick - she doesn't even give him a kiss or a hug. It's like the author hated him and only kept him around so Keri would have 3 bonded. But all the focus was on Keri and her other two.
We even get to read about Fluffy and her, and her multiple interactions and thoughts about Rine but Trick was totally pushed aside. This created a lot of frustration for me as a big chunk of the relationship was missing and never got anywhere.
January 16, 2021
"There is more going on than he’s letting on and I dislike the fact that he’s keeping me out of the loop, but I trust him completely and will suck it up and do what he’s asking. For now."
"It’s never safe to rely on someone else for much of anything."
pfff honey, you let him (Ciar) and the other men keep you out of the loop all of the books! The first book of this series has so much potential, but the later books are so lacking.
The character of the female protagonist does not make sense. She, who supposedly is trained to fight and lived among the sluagh, cannot defend herself or stand up for herself. She is led by her first lover the whole series. She knows literally nothing. They tell her nothing. What does she do? Sometimes she demands that the tell her, but they refuse, so she just stomps her feet and leaves. Bruh. She's 25 years old. Yeah, right.
Just... no
Don't get me started on the other characters.
I need to clean my mind and read something that satisfies my cognitive abilities.
"It’s never safe to rely on someone else for much of anything."
pfff honey, you let him (Ciar) and the other men keep you out of the loop all of the books! The first book of this series has so much potential, but the later books are so lacking.
The character of the female protagonist does not make sense. She, who supposedly is trained to fight and lived among the sluagh, cannot defend herself or stand up for herself. She is led by her first lover the whole series. She knows literally nothing. They tell her nothing. What does she do? Sometimes she demands that the tell her, but they refuse, so she just stomps her feet and leaves. Bruh. She's 25 years old. Yeah, right.
Just... no
Don't get me started on the other characters.
I need to clean my mind and read something that satisfies my cognitive abilities.
January 6, 2020
What a mess!
This last book in the series tells a story, if you can follow it with the constant, I'm talking at least every other sentence, typos, nonsensical random words. misspellings...I could go on and on. It just feels lazy and is so poorly put together. I get the distinct impression thus was dictated l, as one does a text message, but no one bothered to check it. Words that sort of sound like, or are close to the correct thing are a dead giveaway. Beta readers do this stuff for free. Recruit some Parker! The ending is oddly rushed. It's obvious the writer just wanted to get this one over with. When you thank your readers at the end, while still within the text of the story, dead giveaway
This last book in the series tells a story, if you can follow it with the constant, I'm talking at least every other sentence, typos, nonsensical random words. misspellings...I could go on and on. It just feels lazy and is so poorly put together. I get the distinct impression thus was dictated l, as one does a text message, but no one bothered to check it. Words that sort of sound like, or are close to the correct thing are a dead giveaway. Beta readers do this stuff for free. Recruit some Parker! The ending is oddly rushed. It's obvious the writer just wanted to get this one over with. When you thank your readers at the end, while still within the text of the story, dead giveaway
January 13, 2023
I loved this story!!!
I had this book on tbr list for years and I am kicking myself for it now. I loved this story and characters so much. This is a very straight forward story and down to earth characters. I found myself grinning and laughing through the whole series. Mfc character is funny, kind but not a door mat. Omg Ciar is the best. Mfc is joyful and happy go lucky that didn’t let bad things from her past control her. I loved how it concentrated on the relationship building more than just the physical aspect. It has great flow and a light heartedness to it. Love it!! Bravo!
I had this book on tbr list for years and I am kicking myself for it now. I loved this story and characters so much. This is a very straight forward story and down to earth characters. I found myself grinning and laughing through the whole series. Mfc character is funny, kind but not a door mat. Omg Ciar is the best. Mfc is joyful and happy go lucky that didn’t let bad things from her past control her. I loved how it concentrated on the relationship building more than just the physical aspect. It has great flow and a light heartedness to it. Love it!! Bravo!
August 27, 2020
I love this so much♥️
Omg, this has been one hell of an emotional roller coaster. This series is definitely one of my favorite book series ever!🥰 The ending was just absolutely perfect although I felt a bit sad knowing I won’t be reading about Keri, Ciar, Trick, and Bael again but I’m happy I found this series and thankful you reposted this book back because I was suffering for 5 months not being able to finish this book series😭
All in all, I highly recommend this book series. ☺️
Omg, this has been one hell of an emotional roller coaster. This series is definitely one of my favorite book series ever!🥰 The ending was just absolutely perfect although I felt a bit sad knowing I won’t be reading about Keri, Ciar, Trick, and Bael again but I’m happy I found this series and thankful you reposted this book back because I was suffering for 5 months not being able to finish this book series😭
All in all, I highly recommend this book series. ☺️
January 7, 2020
I really liked this series. The last book least of all but overall a wonderful story.
However- perhaps there was a little too much of a rush to get this book out. The editing is atrocious. The main character was even referred to as Thick instead of Trick in several places! There were very few pages in the text that did not have an editing error. So if that bothers you- this is not a book for you.
However- perhaps there was a little too much of a rush to get this book out. The editing is atrocious. The main character was even referred to as Thick instead of Trick in several places! There were very few pages in the text that did not have an editing error. So if that bothers you- this is not a book for you.
December 27, 2019
Really happy with this, I first read it and it only had the five chapters and I was disappointed until I saw that amazon had somehow messed up and really like the whole book. I really like the hea and how it left it with a future to be had for all of them and I love how their family continued to strengthen and grow.
January 24, 2020
I loved the first book of the series but each book after was a little more disappointing and the editing a little worse with each addition. They also got shorter and shorter.
I don’t like that she didn’t love all her men equally and I felt like I didn’t really get to know them very well.
Half of this book was her acting very immaturely and I just wanted to skip through it, short as it was.
I don’t like that she didn’t love all her men equally and I felt like I didn’t really get to know them very well.
Half of this book was her acting very immaturely and I just wanted to skip through it, short as it was.
May 28, 2022
Perfect ending to a fantastic series
This was the perfect way to end Keri’s story. I’m quite sad there are no further books. I would love to read about Mada for example.
While the book wasn’t rushed, the climax was anticlimactic. It is great to see these four come together. Will definitely seek more books by Zoe Parker.
This was the perfect way to end Keri’s story. I’m quite sad there are no further books. I would love to read about Mada for example.
While the book wasn’t rushed, the climax was anticlimactic. It is great to see these four come together. Will definitely seek more books by Zoe Parker.
November 9, 2023
a good ending to another great series
The 4th and final instalment didn’t disappoint. I just don’t know how Zoe Parker does it. Her imagination must be a fun place to hang out because everyone of her books is unique. Fantastical worlds. Phenomenal characters and amazing adventures. A one click every time
The 4th and final instalment didn’t disappoint. I just don’t know how Zoe Parker does it. Her imagination must be a fun place to hang out because everyone of her books is unique. Fantastical worlds. Phenomenal characters and amazing adventures. A one click every time
December 23, 2019
Dear miss Parker,
I'm not sure if the book was ment to end on chapter five? If so where is the story? The synopsis gives more information of what we as the readers where expecting than what we were given.
I'm not sure if the book was ment to end on chapter five? If so where is the story? The synopsis gives more information of what we as the readers where expecting than what we were given.
December 23, 2019
This is the end of the series?
Author leaves a note at the beginning of the book that this is the end of the series. I don’t know what she is thinking. This isn’t an ending. It’s like she decided to stop writing mid thought and call it an ending. Really really very disappointed.
Author leaves a note at the beginning of the book that this is the end of the series. I don’t know what she is thinking. This isn’t an ending. It’s like she decided to stop writing mid thought and call it an ending. Really really very disappointed.
December 25, 2019
Novella in the future??
Wow that ended better than I hoped!! That surprise last sentence needs some more to it in the future if possible!! I want to know what that particular creation will be like.
Wow that ended better than I hoped!! That surprise last sentence needs some more to it in the future if possible!! I want to know what that particular creation will be like.
January 1, 2020
Couldn't put it down
I read all four books this weekend, SO good. The last book has quite a few spelling and grammatical errors, but the story was so good it didn't deter me from finishing the book.
I read all four books this weekend, SO good. The last book has quite a few spelling and grammatical errors, but the story was so good it didn't deter me from finishing the book.
January 3, 2020
Awesome conclusion to the series
I think this was my favorite out of the series. It didn't focus on just Bael, which was great. There are a lot of misspelled words though, but still worth reading.
I think this was my favorite out of the series. It didn't focus on just Bael, which was great. There are a lot of misspelled words though, but still worth reading.
February 16, 2020
Mixed feelings
I was extremely distracted by the grammar mistakes, but it was a good ending to the trilogy. I would have liked to some closure regarding some elements of the story though.
I was extremely distracted by the grammar mistakes, but it was a good ending to the trilogy. I would have liked to some closure regarding some elements of the story though.
August 21, 2020
Loved this book
I loved when this book was first released but the revision is incredible. The epilogue wraps it up so nicely and the characters are so well written. Love this series so much.
I loved when this book was first released but the revision is incredible. The epilogue wraps it up so nicely and the characters are so well written. Love this series so much.
November 26, 2022
This was a great ending to the series. I really enjoyed the very end of the book as well. The only downside was how some of the guys treated the heroine at times. Other than that, I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to more by this author.
June 29, 2023
Whew what a wild ride
Excellent ending to this series. I love how things worked out with the new king of faerie and how she’s definitely going to make some major changes in the world and I love it.
I’m happy with how they finally got rid of her father. He was the worst.
What a good series! I’ll definitely have this on my list of books to reread.
Excellent ending to this series. I love how things worked out with the new king of faerie and how she’s definitely going to make some major changes in the world and I love it.
I’m happy with how they finally got rid of her father. He was the worst.
What a good series! I’ll definitely have this on my list of books to reread.
December 23, 2019
Samson
Can't really review this last story as the were only 5 chapters to the download, will try again later if this was an error
Can't really review this last story as the were only 5 chapters to the download, will try again later if this was an error
December 25, 2019
Great book
Lovely ending to the story! I was waiting for this story since the last book and although I want more I'm happy with this book. A must read!
Lovely ending to the story! I was waiting for this story since the last book and although I want more I'm happy with this book. A must read!
December 26, 2019
Worth the wait
Ending was excellent and worth the wait. Just so you know, there are strange word choices like auto correct was on and it's "correction"" was not noticed.
Ending was excellent and worth the wait. Just so you know, there are strange word choices like auto correct was on and it's "correction"" was not noticed.
December 27, 2019
The fate caller series
Ive been in love with this series but this book felt rushed. It needed another round of proofreading. I'm glad Bael finally got his HEA
Ive been in love with this series but this book felt rushed. It needed another round of proofreading. I'm glad Bael finally got his HEA
December 28, 2019
Loved the ending!
This book was a perfect ending to the series but I am sad this will be the last I read some of my favorite characters.
This book was a perfect ending to the series but I am sad this will be the last I read some of my favorite characters.
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