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The Nightkeepers #3
Skykeepers
Ancient prophecy holds that 12/21/2012 will bring a global cataclysm. Mankind’s only hope lies with the Nightkeepers, modern magic-wielding warriors who must find their destined mates and fulfill the legends to defeat the rise of terrible Mayan demons.
Michael Stone is a man with a dark secret that has skewed his magical abilities dangerously toward the underworld. Seeking redemption, he sets out on a perilous mission to save the daughter of Ambrose Ledbetter, a renowned Mayanist who died before he could reveal the location of a hidden library. The Nightkeepers must find the library before their enemies gain access to its valuable cache of spells and prophecies.
Sasha Ledbetter grew up hearing heroic tales of an ancient group of sword-brandishing magi who would save the world from destruction. She never expected that her bedtime stories would come to life in the form of Nightkeeper Michael Stone, or that she’d hold the key to the warriors’ survival. As Sasha and Michael join forces to prevent the imminent battle, sparks of attraction ignite between them, and they’re forced to confront the unexpected passion that brings them together…and also tears them apart.
Michael Stone is a man with a dark secret that has skewed his magical abilities dangerously toward the underworld. Seeking redemption, he sets out on a perilous mission to save the daughter of Ambrose Ledbetter, a renowned Mayanist who died before he could reveal the location of a hidden library. The Nightkeepers must find the library before their enemies gain access to its valuable cache of spells and prophecies.
Sasha Ledbetter grew up hearing heroic tales of an ancient group of sword-brandishing magi who would save the world from destruction. She never expected that her bedtime stories would come to life in the form of Nightkeeper Michael Stone, or that she’d hold the key to the warriors’ survival. As Sasha and Michael join forces to prevent the imminent battle, sparks of attraction ignite between them, and they’re forced to confront the unexpected passion that brings them together…and also tears them apart.
454 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 7, 2009
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Jessica Andersen
76 books635 followersJessica S. Andersen is an American writer of mystery and medical romances. She obtained a PhD in Genetics, but when she finally settles on a single career, she will have been many things: a doctor of molecular genetics, a patent agent, a freelance editor, a professional horse trainer and riding coach, a fiance and the proud owner of a pair of corgis. But if you ask her who she is, Jessica will say, "I'm a writer. The rest is all background research."
Jessica lives in a smal farm in eastern Conneticut with her own personal hero, Brian, as well as the corgis, two cats and a handful of young horses, who she claims are investments but never seem to get sold.
Jessica lives in a smal farm in eastern Conneticut with her own personal hero, Brian, as well as the corgis, two cats and a handful of young horses, who she claims are investments but never seem to get sold.
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September 25, 2010
Hard to read with complicated rules about how and when the magic works and how to solve problems.
STORY BRIEF:
This is the third book in the Final Prophecy series. It is set three years before doomsday. At that time the lords of the underworld (demons) (Banol Kax) will pierce the barrier and take control of the earth. The Nightkeepers are humans with magic powers who are sworn to protect mankind from the Banol Kax. Iago leads a group of enemy Nightkeepers who court the powers of the underworld. The Nightkeepers gain strength and knowledge through a skyroad to their gods. Prior to this book, Iago’s group battled with the Nightkeepers which somehow closed the skyroad. Now both the Nightkeepers and Iago’s group are searching for the lost library of their ancestors which will increase their fighting magic and might reopen the skyroad so they can communicate with the gods again.
Sasha’s father knew where the lost library was. He was killed. Iago kidnaps Sasha because he thinks she knows where the library is. She doesn’t. The Nightkeepers rescue her from Iago and hope to work with her to find the library.
Michael is a Nightkeeper who has an inner demon. When the demon comes forward, he has powerful killing abilities. Michael can usually keep the demon suppressed, but when Sasha is near, the demon becomes active. Michael and Sasha are drawn to each other, but Michael stays away from her because he fears his demon will be unleashed and hurt her.
REVIEWER’S OPINION (WITH MILD SPOILERS):
Most of the story is the Nightkeepers fighting Iago’s group and trying to find the lost library, with a romance on the side. I would have liked a little more romantic development, where the couple learns about each other and develops a relationship through interaction. Their romance is almost anti-romance because of Michael’s kiss and flee habit. There is a powerful sexual attraction between the two. The few times they kiss, Michael feels the demon inside him waking up, so Michael stops the kissing and leaves her. Sasha’s reactions vary from hurt, to confusion, to anger. She labels him as having “commitment issues.” The typical romance novel has a couple getting together, having a fight/separation and then getting back together in the end. I’m ok with this formula, but I find many authors are unable to come up with a good or logical reason for the separation, which was a problem with this book as well. The heroine simply changes her mind about the relationship - twice: once to cause the separation and later to get back together. I would have preferred something more substantive.
This book was not easy to read. I felt like I had to work and concentrate to keep track of the many complicated rules. Sometimes the magic works, many times it doesn’t. There is always some new reason for it not working – the location they are in, a mark on the skin is interfering, someone else’s magic is interfering, the skyroad is closed, or the person hasn’t yet learned how to use their magic. A sexual bond or a slave bond also affects how magic will work. I don’t mind suspending belief when reading fiction, but some of this was a little too much for me. For example, about once a generation someone is born with a unique killing ability. Sometime during their life the gods will send a message to that person with a task to be done. That person must do it within 9 hours or suffer a penalty. (What’s with the 9 hours?) Also, since the skyroad has been closed, there is no communication with the gods. So, it didn’t make sense to me that the gods were able to get a message to this person. Also, why wouldn’t the gods themselves strike the target dead? Why assign this task to a human? Why create a human with this ability that will only be used once in the human’s life? Ok, I know this is fiction. I’m fine with the existence of magic, demons and gods, but I need a little more believability and logic than I’m getting.
DATA:
Story length: 454 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 15. Setting: 2008 and 2009 Yucatan, Everglades, Florida, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas. Copyright: 2009. Genre: fantasy romance (more fantasy than romance).
STORY BRIEF:
This is the third book in the Final Prophecy series. It is set three years before doomsday. At that time the lords of the underworld (demons) (Banol Kax) will pierce the barrier and take control of the earth. The Nightkeepers are humans with magic powers who are sworn to protect mankind from the Banol Kax. Iago leads a group of enemy Nightkeepers who court the powers of the underworld. The Nightkeepers gain strength and knowledge through a skyroad to their gods. Prior to this book, Iago’s group battled with the Nightkeepers which somehow closed the skyroad. Now both the Nightkeepers and Iago’s group are searching for the lost library of their ancestors which will increase their fighting magic and might reopen the skyroad so they can communicate with the gods again.
Sasha’s father knew where the lost library was. He was killed. Iago kidnaps Sasha because he thinks she knows where the library is. She doesn’t. The Nightkeepers rescue her from Iago and hope to work with her to find the library.
Michael is a Nightkeeper who has an inner demon. When the demon comes forward, he has powerful killing abilities. Michael can usually keep the demon suppressed, but when Sasha is near, the demon becomes active. Michael and Sasha are drawn to each other, but Michael stays away from her because he fears his demon will be unleashed and hurt her.
REVIEWER’S OPINION (WITH MILD SPOILERS):
Most of the story is the Nightkeepers fighting Iago’s group and trying to find the lost library, with a romance on the side. I would have liked a little more romantic development, where the couple learns about each other and develops a relationship through interaction. Their romance is almost anti-romance because of Michael’s kiss and flee habit. There is a powerful sexual attraction between the two. The few times they kiss, Michael feels the demon inside him waking up, so Michael stops the kissing and leaves her. Sasha’s reactions vary from hurt, to confusion, to anger. She labels him as having “commitment issues.” The typical romance novel has a couple getting together, having a fight/separation and then getting back together in the end. I’m ok with this formula, but I find many authors are unable to come up with a good or logical reason for the separation, which was a problem with this book as well. The heroine simply changes her mind about the relationship - twice: once to cause the separation and later to get back together. I would have preferred something more substantive.
This book was not easy to read. I felt like I had to work and concentrate to keep track of the many complicated rules. Sometimes the magic works, many times it doesn’t. There is always some new reason for it not working – the location they are in, a mark on the skin is interfering, someone else’s magic is interfering, the skyroad is closed, or the person hasn’t yet learned how to use their magic. A sexual bond or a slave bond also affects how magic will work. I don’t mind suspending belief when reading fiction, but some of this was a little too much for me. For example, about once a generation someone is born with a unique killing ability. Sometime during their life the gods will send a message to that person with a task to be done. That person must do it within 9 hours or suffer a penalty. (What’s with the 9 hours?) Also, since the skyroad has been closed, there is no communication with the gods. So, it didn’t make sense to me that the gods were able to get a message to this person. Also, why wouldn’t the gods themselves strike the target dead? Why assign this task to a human? Why create a human with this ability that will only be used once in the human’s life? Ok, I know this is fiction. I’m fine with the existence of magic, demons and gods, but I need a little more believability and logic than I’m getting.
DATA:
Story length: 454 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 15. Setting: 2008 and 2009 Yucatan, Everglades, Florida, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas. Copyright: 2009. Genre: fantasy romance (more fantasy than romance).
August 24, 2009
The general consensus around here is that this is the best book in the series (so far). And I heartily and readily agree. It will be tough to top this one, but I’m sure Ms. Andersen will try (and I hope she’ll succeed).
This story holds the gist of the entire series, the quest of the Nighkeepers – it’s about the ultimate battle between good and evil. And while the series concentrates on the "outside" battle, this story is all about the inner battle – the battle between good and bad inside Michael Stone.
I really got pulled into his story, this inner struggle of his, his attempts at redeeming himself fro whatever sins he’d committed and be a better man, a man deserving the woman whose photo is forever imbedded in his mind.
Michael was a dark man, and I’m not talking about his looks (though those were hot!). He had darkness in him, darkness that’d probably tainted his soul forever, darkness that called to him, lured him, enticed him, until he feared it would consume him forever. It was when Sasha came into his life, that he came to learn what true terror felt like. She was light to his darkness, and both halves of him (Michael and the Other) were attracted to that light. Michael, because he felt purified by it, the Other because it wanted to corrupt it. So, in order to keep her safe, Michael pushed Sasha away...And the woman actually let him. Of course, she didn’t know what drove him, because he never bothered to tell her (it’s all about communication, people!), but still, she let him push her away! Until it was almost too late.
It took a life-or-death situation in the jungle for Michael to realize he had to fully embrace the Other, sacrifice his soul (literally) to keep Sasha safe from the Xibalbans, who wanted to make her yet another sacrificial lamb. And by embracing the other side of his magic Michael finally brought the shit to the fan and, thanks to some magic meddling courtesy of Rabbit, he could finally tell his tale.
Though the glimpses of his dark side of the force were chilling, it wasn’t until he finally told the whole story that Sasha, the other Nightkeepers, the winikin, and the reader, learned the true extent of what he went through. In the six years prior to becoming a Nighkeeper, in the months following his talent ceremony, and since meeting Sasha in the flesh. He was constantly shrouded in blood, death, and sacrifice. And it was that sacrifice that redeemed him in the eyes of his teammates and his mate.
Okay, rant is over. I really appreciated the small lesson in psychology, though. Everyone of us has a good and bad side. Which you’ll choose depends on what type of person you are – Michael was one of the strongest, defying the predominant darkness to act on the side of good. But no matter what, you have to embrace both sides, the good and the evil. It took a while for Michael (and ultimately Sasha) to get it, but he needed both sides of his magic, both sides of his soul, to be whole, to be the man Sasha could (and would) love. And when he finally did get it, when he finally did embrace the killer and lover part of him, that he stopped being a threat, that his destroying magic finally complimented Sasha’s creator one.
The action and suspense were yet again beyond great, the story amazingly written, the characterization wonderful as always, and the various twists and turns keeping us at the edge of the seat. The constant cat-and-mouse game between Iago and the Nightkeepers, should’ve been old and boring by now, yet incredibly Ms. Andersen pulls it off, constantly throwing curve balls, keeping us guessing, keeping us frustrated with what and how might come next.
The ending was perfect, not mushy, not cheesy, just absolutely perfect, making Michael my favorite Nightkeeper of the bunch, Sasha his perfect match, and their story truly the best in this series so far.
Highly recommended read in this highly recommended series. A+
This story holds the gist of the entire series, the quest of the Nighkeepers – it’s about the ultimate battle between good and evil. And while the series concentrates on the "outside" battle, this story is all about the inner battle – the battle between good and bad inside Michael Stone.
I really got pulled into his story, this inner struggle of his, his attempts at redeeming himself fro whatever sins he’d committed and be a better man, a man deserving the woman whose photo is forever imbedded in his mind.
Michael was a dark man, and I’m not talking about his looks (though those were hot!). He had darkness in him, darkness that’d probably tainted his soul forever, darkness that called to him, lured him, enticed him, until he feared it would consume him forever. It was when Sasha came into his life, that he came to learn what true terror felt like. She was light to his darkness, and both halves of him (Michael and the Other) were attracted to that light. Michael, because he felt purified by it, the Other because it wanted to corrupt it. So, in order to keep her safe, Michael pushed Sasha away...And the woman actually let him. Of course, she didn’t know what drove him, because he never bothered to tell her (it’s all about communication, people!), but still, she let him push her away! Until it was almost too late.
It took a life-or-death situation in the jungle for Michael to realize he had to fully embrace the Other, sacrifice his soul (literally) to keep Sasha safe from the Xibalbans, who wanted to make her yet another sacrificial lamb. And by embracing the other side of his magic Michael finally brought the shit to the fan and, thanks to some magic meddling courtesy of Rabbit, he could finally tell his tale.
Though the glimpses of his dark side of the force were chilling, it wasn’t until he finally told the whole story that Sasha, the other Nightkeepers, the winikin, and the reader, learned the true extent of what he went through. In the six years prior to becoming a Nighkeeper, in the months following his talent ceremony, and since meeting Sasha in the flesh. He was constantly shrouded in blood, death, and sacrifice. And it was that sacrifice that redeemed him in the eyes of his teammates and his mate.
Okay, rant is over. I really appreciated the small lesson in psychology, though. Everyone of us has a good and bad side. Which you’ll choose depends on what type of person you are – Michael was one of the strongest, defying the predominant darkness to act on the side of good. But no matter what, you have to embrace both sides, the good and the evil. It took a while for Michael (and ultimately Sasha) to get it, but he needed both sides of his magic, both sides of his soul, to be whole, to be the man Sasha could (and would) love. And when he finally did get it, when he finally did embrace the killer and lover part of him, that he stopped being a threat, that his destroying magic finally complimented Sasha’s creator one.
The action and suspense were yet again beyond great, the story amazingly written, the characterization wonderful as always, and the various twists and turns keeping us at the edge of the seat. The constant cat-and-mouse game between Iago and the Nightkeepers, should’ve been old and boring by now, yet incredibly Ms. Andersen pulls it off, constantly throwing curve balls, keeping us guessing, keeping us frustrated with what and how might come next.
The ending was perfect, not mushy, not cheesy, just absolutely perfect, making Michael my favorite Nightkeeper of the bunch, Sasha his perfect match, and their story truly the best in this series so far.
Highly recommended read in this highly recommended series. A+
April 2, 2012
Wow - mind-fuck. Another great book this was. I'm awed by Andersen's talent. One of the finest series I've had the opportunity to read, that's for sure.
***
A primeira coisa que não gostei no raio do livro é o facto de a ligação dos Nightkeepers com os Gods, já não existir, pelo menos até este ponto. A chatice é que tinha ficado convencida que esse pormenor não tinha ficado completamente explícito e bem explicadinho - que é como eu gosto das coisas - no livro anterior, portanto tive a sensação de cair algo à paraquedas. Mas este livro foi um autêntico mind-fuck, perdoem-me a asneira. Não há outra palavra para explicar como me sinto. Do início ao fim, a autora sempre a bombardear de um lado e do outro com notícias ora sobre a origem da Sasha, ora a origem do Ambrose, ora a verdadeira natureza do menino Michael - sim, este menino é que me faria correr pela minha rica vidinha, a pensar "ala que se faz tarde". Ora as parvoíces em que o Rabbit se mete, que sinceramente, já deixaram de ter piada. E a maneira como eventualmente eles poderão sair disto tudo.
Calma, mas afinal as maravilhas nunca acabam e a autora decide pôr na panela um Lucius a vaguear no Rio do escorpião sozinho e abandonado, coitado; o maluco do Iago a finalmente dar o ar da sua graça na totalidade e a decisão final do Michael... e vamos misturar isto tudo e o que é que sai? Qualquer coisa como saiu que me admirou nalgumas coisas, outras que já estava à espera, mas acima de tudo que foi um livro que à semelhança dos outros não permitiu que eu largasse o raio do livro. Este livro sim, continua a estar no mesmo nível em termos de romance e bla ,bla, blás... mas em termos de enredo, construção, organização e mais importante que tudo: suspense, está fenomenal. A autora consegue pôr os leitores ali a beijarem a mão à senhora e consegue pôr o dito cujo a suplicar por mais informações porque ela dá-nos uma mão e nós queremos é o braço. Com isto tudo, tomei a decisão metade racional, metade irracional de fazer uma pausa (durante 2 livros, pois está claro que mais que isso é totalmente inaceitável e ninguém aguenta uma ressaca por tanto tempo) de não saltar imediatamente para o Lucius. Se bem que ele bem chama por mim, nos meus sonhos, a toda a hora do dia! Estou a chegar, tem calma.
***
A primeira coisa que não gostei no raio do livro é o facto de a ligação dos Nightkeepers com os Gods, já não existir, pelo menos até este ponto. A chatice é que tinha ficado convencida que esse pormenor não tinha ficado completamente explícito e bem explicadinho - que é como eu gosto das coisas - no livro anterior, portanto tive a sensação de cair algo à paraquedas. Mas este livro foi um autêntico mind-fuck, perdoem-me a asneira. Não há outra palavra para explicar como me sinto. Do início ao fim, a autora sempre a bombardear de um lado e do outro com notícias ora sobre a origem da Sasha, ora a origem do Ambrose, ora a verdadeira natureza do menino Michael - sim, este menino é que me faria correr pela minha rica vidinha, a pensar "ala que se faz tarde". Ora as parvoíces em que o Rabbit se mete, que sinceramente, já deixaram de ter piada. E a maneira como eventualmente eles poderão sair disto tudo.
Calma, mas afinal as maravilhas nunca acabam e a autora decide pôr na panela um Lucius a vaguear no Rio do escorpião sozinho e abandonado, coitado; o maluco do Iago a finalmente dar o ar da sua graça na totalidade e a decisão final do Michael... e vamos misturar isto tudo e o que é que sai? Qualquer coisa como saiu que me admirou nalgumas coisas, outras que já estava à espera, mas acima de tudo que foi um livro que à semelhança dos outros não permitiu que eu largasse o raio do livro. Este livro sim, continua a estar no mesmo nível em termos de romance e bla ,bla, blás... mas em termos de enredo, construção, organização e mais importante que tudo: suspense, está fenomenal. A autora consegue pôr os leitores ali a beijarem a mão à senhora e consegue pôr o dito cujo a suplicar por mais informações porque ela dá-nos uma mão e nós queremos é o braço. Com isto tudo, tomei a decisão metade racional, metade irracional de fazer uma pausa (durante 2 livros, pois está claro que mais que isso é totalmente inaceitável e ninguém aguenta uma ressaca por tanto tempo) de não saltar imediatamente para o Lucius. Se bem que ele bem chama por mim, nos meus sonhos, a toda a hora do dia! Estou a chegar, tem calma.
April 15, 2010
Skykeepers was a considerable improvement compared to the previous stories. I wasn't throwing the book straight into the wall out of frustration or boredom. Still, it was too complicated at times, illogical at others. And sometimes simply felt as a piece of homework on Mayan or Aztec civilization rather than an engaging story to pull you in.
I did like the leads better than the ones from previous books, though the reasoning of their fighting and making up didn't ring true in my heart.
The book itself was the following of the events from Nightkeepers and Dawnkeepers centering on the continuing fight between good and evil. The Nightkeepers and the Xibalbans with Iago as the main antagonist. And the good were not doing so great I might add.
It seemed Iago was always one step further, which is common in romance books up till the end, but here, it seemed it reached the next level.
It was not only frustrating to read, it was simply illogical the way Iago's magic always worked and the magic of Nightkeepers always seemed to fail. It was either the wrong location, the inability to reach the gods, the wrong day, or mark, or simply not mastered ability - plenty of reasons - and too complicated to follow.
The other part of Skykeepers - the romance - was not as developed as I would have liked to. There was an instant attraction between Sasha and Michael, but not much development. The romance itself falls into the 'get together, get separated (usually during a fight) and get back together' pattern. It is a common one. This time however, it was not entirely believable or fluid, since the separation scene felt forced. And the get together part - illogical. There is no other way to put it, since the heroine simply changed her mind with no substantial reasoning other than it had to be done for the story. Instead, what it managed to do - convert the heroine into an annoying character I really didn't care about.
I am not sure why I even bother to read Final Prophecy series. It has not proven itself yet, though the idea was a nice and fresh one. I guess Jessica Andersen's writing has to improve a lot to engage this reader. Hopefully, one day it will.
I did like the leads better than the ones from previous books, though the reasoning of their fighting and making up didn't ring true in my heart.
The book itself was the following of the events from Nightkeepers and Dawnkeepers centering on the continuing fight between good and evil. The Nightkeepers and the Xibalbans with Iago as the main antagonist. And the good were not doing so great I might add.
It seemed Iago was always one step further, which is common in romance books up till the end, but here, it seemed it reached the next level.
It was not only frustrating to read, it was simply illogical the way Iago's magic always worked and the magic of Nightkeepers always seemed to fail. It was either the wrong location, the inability to reach the gods, the wrong day, or mark, or simply not mastered ability - plenty of reasons - and too complicated to follow.
The other part of Skykeepers - the romance - was not as developed as I would have liked to. There was an instant attraction between Sasha and Michael, but not much development. The romance itself falls into the 'get together, get separated (usually during a fight) and get back together' pattern. It is a common one. This time however, it was not entirely believable or fluid, since the separation scene felt forced. And the get together part - illogical. There is no other way to put it, since the heroine simply changed her mind with no substantial reasoning other than it had to be done for the story. Instead, what it managed to do - convert the heroine into an annoying character I really didn't care about.
I am not sure why I even bother to read Final Prophecy series. It has not proven itself yet, though the idea was a nice and fresh one. I guess Jessica Andersen's writing has to improve a lot to engage this reader. Hopefully, one day it will.
March 4, 2010
I've come to the conclusion that I will most likely be finishing the series. Am I going to be happy about it? Likely not.
Jessica Andersen has fallen into my Christine Feehan category. Not really that good, not really that bad, moments that make my eyes hurt from the rolling, but obviously the pages are laced with heroin and force me to keep coming back.
Jessica Andersen has fallen into my Christine Feehan category. Not really that good, not really that bad, moments that make my eyes hurt from the rolling, but obviously the pages are laced with heroin and force me to keep coming back.
August 19, 2009
I agree with everyone else that has said this - best of the series so far!
August 18, 2021
While searching the Yucatan jungle for her missing father, Sasha gets captured by Iago’s people and takes to their compound in the Everglades to be interrogated about where the Nightkeeper library was hidden. When Lucius sends them the info on her location, the Nightkeepers know they need to rescue her and obtain the library for themselves. But Michael has his own reasons to find Sasha.
I think I’m getting tired of reading books where the man is clueless and tries to make decisions for the lady instead of consulting her. At least, Sasha is a strong woman and someone important in her own right.
Fave scenes: Michael searching Tulum, Sasha being shown magic, Sasha’s three boxes of presents and Sasha finding Ambrose.
I think I’m getting tired of reading books where the man is clueless and tries to make decisions for the lady instead of consulting her. At least, Sasha is a strong woman and someone important in her own right.
Fave scenes: Michael searching Tulum, Sasha being shown magic, Sasha’s three boxes of presents and Sasha finding Ambrose.
November 16, 2020
Sucked me in like I was Alice dropping into the looking glass. Absolutely loved this one. Gonna read the next one soon as I find a copy of it.
September 15, 2024
interesting character development differing slightly from previous installments, plot still focused on the overarching conflict
May 11, 2010
"The series gets better and better! Not to be missed!"
With each installment, Jessica Andersen ramps up the action and excitement in a thrilling ride that takes the reader on unexpected turns! In Dawnkeepers, we have--oh horrors!--Rabbit killing the three-question nahwal and the loss of the skyroad and thus, the Nightkeepers' communication with the gods. We see things getting bleaker and bleaker for the Nightkeepers as their powers waned. How then are they going to save the world from the end time? What's in store for them as the days keep counting down to the zero date?
Skykeepers opened with a bang as the Nightkeepers staged a hostage (Sasha Ledbetter) rescue, as she is their only hope of recovering the missing library (knowledge that the Nightkeepers desperately needed) that her father had ostensibly transferred to a safer location. Attraction sizzled between Sasha and Michael Stone, but while Sasha is all too willing to develop the relationship, Michael held himself apart from her, because he feared the thing, the monster he called Other that lives inside him. As much as Sasha's presence gave Michael a measure of peace, she also seemed to incite this Other to greater violence, and he was finding it harder and harder to keep it contained within him, and he feared the havoc it could cause should he let it loose.
Exciting stuff happens! Who is Sasha Ledbetter? Of whose bloodline is she? What is her talent? These questions and more are answered in this book! (Cannot give them away though. Wouldn't want to spoil things for you.)
I like the little touches that Ms. Andersen gave her, like the fact that Sasha loves to cook and that she treats her plants and herbs like her babies. I was totally charmed at the scene when Sasha saw them again after so long.
"Hello, she breathed, knowing she should probably feel like an idiot for talking to her plants, and not giving a crap. "Do you remember me?"
I like that these small things serve to give Sasha character yet at the same time, these very qualities are important to her role as a Nightkeeper. Suffice it to say, I like Sasha better than Alexis (Dawnkeepers) because the former is so refreshingly uncomplicated. Her scenes with Ambrose (both at the temple and later, at Skywatch) were done rather well, in my opinion, bearing a bittersweet, poignant quality and bringing Sasha the needed closure without the scenes being mushy.
And Michael, wooh! He totally owned this book, with his pain and anguish and conflict, in his striving to be a better man. Who couldn't identify with that? Especially toward the end, when he needed to cross the river again. I could feel his ambivalence and his pain. Heart breaking and soul crying out... Should he cross or not? A return to what he was (which he hated) or to reach for his desired future and sacrifice a teammate? In the end, there was no choice, not if he was to be true to what he is at his core. But I suffered with him, cried with him (oops, he didn't cry, but maybe in his heart he did) as he made the irreversible decision.
Jessica Andersen sure knew how to put readers through the emotional wringer. But I love love love Michael Stone, more than Nate and even maybe Strike.
Though the end of the world events still surround and interweave with Sasha's and Michael's romance, they didn't overwhelm. Though we still see Rabbit trying to help, there wasn't anything of Anna's problems with her hubby. As for Lucius, we only see him for a short time at the beginning and toward the end. So, this book is really all about Sasha and Michael, which I thoroughly enjoyed. And I'm looking forward to Demonkeeper, because Lucius is one of my favorite characters. I've been waiting for his story since Nightkeepers (book #1)!
There is something though that wasn't answered in the story. Since Sasha is a Nightkeeper (not a spoiler, as it's suspected in book #1 that her father is one), why didn't her winikin have her mark on his forearm?
When we asked Ms Andersen this question, this is her reply:
Good question! This is one of those things that is hinted at in the stories, but gets glossed over a little because there's only so much detail I can include before my editor says: "Stop worldbuilding and get to the running, screaming, and sex!' Snicker.
The books mention that the winikin receive a child's mark (indicating that they have another protectee of their bound bloodline) at the child's birth. This actually happens during a brief ceremony that is performed with umbilical cord blood, during which the child is connected to the community. Sasha did not receive this ceremony. Neither did Patience and Brandt's twins, which is why neither Hannah nor Woody (Patience and Brandt's winikin) have marks representing the boys.
Reviewed by Silver
With each installment, Jessica Andersen ramps up the action and excitement in a thrilling ride that takes the reader on unexpected turns! In Dawnkeepers, we have--oh horrors!--Rabbit killing the three-question nahwal and the loss of the skyroad and thus, the Nightkeepers' communication with the gods. We see things getting bleaker and bleaker for the Nightkeepers as their powers waned. How then are they going to save the world from the end time? What's in store for them as the days keep counting down to the zero date?
Skykeepers opened with a bang as the Nightkeepers staged a hostage (Sasha Ledbetter) rescue, as she is their only hope of recovering the missing library (knowledge that the Nightkeepers desperately needed) that her father had ostensibly transferred to a safer location. Attraction sizzled between Sasha and Michael Stone, but while Sasha is all too willing to develop the relationship, Michael held himself apart from her, because he feared the thing, the monster he called Other that lives inside him. As much as Sasha's presence gave Michael a measure of peace, she also seemed to incite this Other to greater violence, and he was finding it harder and harder to keep it contained within him, and he feared the havoc it could cause should he let it loose.
Exciting stuff happens! Who is Sasha Ledbetter? Of whose bloodline is she? What is her talent? These questions and more are answered in this book! (Cannot give them away though. Wouldn't want to spoil things for you.)
I like the little touches that Ms. Andersen gave her, like the fact that Sasha loves to cook and that she treats her plants and herbs like her babies. I was totally charmed at the scene when Sasha saw them again after so long.
"Hello, she breathed, knowing she should probably feel like an idiot for talking to her plants, and not giving a crap. "Do you remember me?"
I like that these small things serve to give Sasha character yet at the same time, these very qualities are important to her role as a Nightkeeper. Suffice it to say, I like Sasha better than Alexis (Dawnkeepers) because the former is so refreshingly uncomplicated. Her scenes with Ambrose (both at the temple and later, at Skywatch) were done rather well, in my opinion, bearing a bittersweet, poignant quality and bringing Sasha the needed closure without the scenes being mushy.
And Michael, wooh! He totally owned this book, with his pain and anguish and conflict, in his striving to be a better man. Who couldn't identify with that? Especially toward the end, when he needed to cross the river again. I could feel his ambivalence and his pain. Heart breaking and soul crying out... Should he cross or not? A return to what he was (which he hated) or to reach for his desired future and sacrifice a teammate? In the end, there was no choice, not if he was to be true to what he is at his core. But I suffered with him, cried with him (oops, he didn't cry, but maybe in his heart he did) as he made the irreversible decision.
Jessica Andersen sure knew how to put readers through the emotional wringer. But I love love love Michael Stone, more than Nate and even maybe Strike.
Though the end of the world events still surround and interweave with Sasha's and Michael's romance, they didn't overwhelm. Though we still see Rabbit trying to help, there wasn't anything of Anna's problems with her hubby. As for Lucius, we only see him for a short time at the beginning and toward the end. So, this book is really all about Sasha and Michael, which I thoroughly enjoyed. And I'm looking forward to Demonkeeper, because Lucius is one of my favorite characters. I've been waiting for his story since Nightkeepers (book #1)!
There is something though that wasn't answered in the story. Since Sasha is a Nightkeeper (not a spoiler, as it's suspected in book #1 that her father is one), why didn't her winikin have her mark on his forearm?
When we asked Ms Andersen this question, this is her reply:
Good question! This is one of those things that is hinted at in the stories, but gets glossed over a little because there's only so much detail I can include before my editor says: "Stop worldbuilding and get to the running, screaming, and sex!' Snicker.
The books mention that the winikin receive a child's mark (indicating that they have another protectee of their bound bloodline) at the child's birth. This actually happens during a brief ceremony that is performed with umbilical cord blood, during which the child is connected to the community. Sasha did not receive this ceremony. Neither did Patience and Brandt's twins, which is why neither Hannah nor Woody (Patience and Brandt's winikin) have marks representing the boys.
Reviewed by Silver
January 8, 2013
I have to admit, reading this book now the dreaded date has come and gone with nothing major happening, it takes away a bit of the suspense. But I just think to myself, the Nightkeepers have obviously succeeded in their goals, and now I want to find out what they have done to make it so. And there is something about those books, that keeps me thinking about it, long after I have finished them.
A year ago, Sasha Ledbetter tried to find her father Ambrose Ledbetter, who disappeared in the South American jungle. She promised to give him the funeral he wanted, so if he is dead as people think he is, she is to find his body, and she knows where to look for it. But unfortunately, some lunatics find her, and keep her prisoner for over a year now, trying to make her tell where her father hid the secret library of the Nightkeepers. But she doesn’t know it, and they don’t want to believe that. So now they have decided to use her as a human sacrifice.
All this time, the Nightkeepers have been looking for her, unable to find the hiding place of the Xibalba cult. Now, at the last moment, Lucius has managed to subdue his demon long enough to contact them and tell them where they are, and what they plan to do to Sasha. The Nightkeepers want Sasha, as they suspect her father was one of them, and that means, she is as well. Their numbers are too small to battle evil over 3 years, and they need her. And of course her knowledge of her father and where he could have hidden the library. Michael Stone especially wants to rescue her. Ever since he saw her picture a few years ago, he knows she is his. But there is something dark and deadly inside of him, and he doesn’t know if he can keep it contained much longer. His past is racing to catch up with him, and he does not want to endanger Sasha or anybody else. But he also doesn’t dare confide in Strike, his King, or in his winikin.
Of course it was a trap, but still the Nightwalkers manage to escape it with Sasha. Iago doesn’t seem to mind though, he has found out what he wanted to know, and promises Michael he will get him and Sasha before the Solstice.
Sasha thinks she has gone from the frying pan into the fire. Those people are just as crazy as her father was, and as her previous captors are. Rich role playing people, who believe in the Mayan calendar, and actually believe they have magic? Prepostorous. But it is not, and when they prove it to her, she has to believe that everything Ambrose told her, was true. And when she goes through her first ceremony, it is revealed that Sasha is a full sister to Strike and Anna, hidden by her mother, given away to the Queen’s brother to keep her safe. But getting away from his family and his people, severing his connection to the barrier has damaged something in Ambrose, making him unbalanced and cruel. Sasha’s youth was not an easy one, and she never could please Ambrose. So she finally stopped trying, and became a chef. And now she has found a family and a place to belong at last.
If only Michael would not keep attracting her, and pushing her away again. But she is worth more than being treated like that, and she will not keep going after him. He better get his shit in order, and fast!
But then the secrets about Michaels bloodline are revealed, when Michael goes ballistic in the jungle, protecting Sasha and the other Nightkeepers from Iago and his Xibalbans. History is repeating itself, and Michael is a Gods ordained assassin. He will not have a choice in his victims, as he did not when working black ops. First his mind was damaged by drugs and conditioning, but now everything has come back to haunt him, and he cannot be that person ever again. If the gods leave him no choice, what is he to do?
I loved this book. It was totally new again, and different form the first two, though of course the story arc continues. I liked Michael and Sasha both a lot, who have been through hell and made it out of there alive. They are great together, but I liked how they grew into their own powers, and their place in it all. The Nightkeepers do win the battle, but their enemies also gain power, and do not really loose either. So I am looking forward to the next book, which is on my shelves already.
It is not too late to start reading this series, although it is of course a little bit dated now. It is an exciting and fresh, original story, with great characters. I like the magic, and how they change from loose people, in a unit, with a goal and a purpose.
9,5 stars
Full review on my blog, www.boeklogboek.blogspot.com
A year ago, Sasha Ledbetter tried to find her father Ambrose Ledbetter, who disappeared in the South American jungle. She promised to give him the funeral he wanted, so if he is dead as people think he is, she is to find his body, and she knows where to look for it. But unfortunately, some lunatics find her, and keep her prisoner for over a year now, trying to make her tell where her father hid the secret library of the Nightkeepers. But she doesn’t know it, and they don’t want to believe that. So now they have decided to use her as a human sacrifice.
All this time, the Nightkeepers have been looking for her, unable to find the hiding place of the Xibalba cult. Now, at the last moment, Lucius has managed to subdue his demon long enough to contact them and tell them where they are, and what they plan to do to Sasha. The Nightkeepers want Sasha, as they suspect her father was one of them, and that means, she is as well. Their numbers are too small to battle evil over 3 years, and they need her. And of course her knowledge of her father and where he could have hidden the library. Michael Stone especially wants to rescue her. Ever since he saw her picture a few years ago, he knows she is his. But there is something dark and deadly inside of him, and he doesn’t know if he can keep it contained much longer. His past is racing to catch up with him, and he does not want to endanger Sasha or anybody else. But he also doesn’t dare confide in Strike, his King, or in his winikin.
Of course it was a trap, but still the Nightwalkers manage to escape it with Sasha. Iago doesn’t seem to mind though, he has found out what he wanted to know, and promises Michael he will get him and Sasha before the Solstice.
Sasha thinks she has gone from the frying pan into the fire. Those people are just as crazy as her father was, and as her previous captors are. Rich role playing people, who believe in the Mayan calendar, and actually believe they have magic? Prepostorous. But it is not, and when they prove it to her, she has to believe that everything Ambrose told her, was true. And when she goes through her first ceremony, it is revealed that Sasha is a full sister to Strike and Anna, hidden by her mother, given away to the Queen’s brother to keep her safe. But getting away from his family and his people, severing his connection to the barrier has damaged something in Ambrose, making him unbalanced and cruel. Sasha’s youth was not an easy one, and she never could please Ambrose. So she finally stopped trying, and became a chef. And now she has found a family and a place to belong at last.
If only Michael would not keep attracting her, and pushing her away again. But she is worth more than being treated like that, and she will not keep going after him. He better get his shit in order, and fast!
But then the secrets about Michaels bloodline are revealed, when Michael goes ballistic in the jungle, protecting Sasha and the other Nightkeepers from Iago and his Xibalbans. History is repeating itself, and Michael is a Gods ordained assassin. He will not have a choice in his victims, as he did not when working black ops. First his mind was damaged by drugs and conditioning, but now everything has come back to haunt him, and he cannot be that person ever again. If the gods leave him no choice, what is he to do?
I loved this book. It was totally new again, and different form the first two, though of course the story arc continues. I liked Michael and Sasha both a lot, who have been through hell and made it out of there alive. They are great together, but I liked how they grew into their own powers, and their place in it all. The Nightkeepers do win the battle, but their enemies also gain power, and do not really loose either. So I am looking forward to the next book, which is on my shelves already.
It is not too late to start reading this series, although it is of course a little bit dated now. It is an exciting and fresh, original story, with great characters. I like the magic, and how they change from loose people, in a unit, with a goal and a purpose.
9,5 stars
© 2012 Reviews by Aurian
Full review on my blog, www.boeklogboek.blogspot.com
July 10, 2010
The Short Review: I’ve been on board with Jessica Andersen’s The Final Prophecy series from book one and I’m still on board. It’s an intriguing, inventive, and imaginative look at a group of people who are charged with saving the world from destruction on 12/12/2012. Their quest is not an easy one and Ms. Andersen’s thoroughly researched books not only give you a look into the Mayan culture, but she wraps it inside an action packed paranormal romance that is well worth reading.
The Long Review: I’ve just finished Jessica Andersen’s latest book Skykeepers; the third installment in her Novels of the Final Prophecy series. This series is complicated, intricate and compelling. Each book is a puzzle piece that belongs to a gigantic puzzle and neither the reader nor the characters have any idea what the finished puzzle looks like. Only the author, Jessica Andersen holds that knowledge. I say bravo to her for creating such an interesting puzzle and writing it in a way that keeps me interested book after book.
If you haven’t read the first two books Nightkeepers and Dawnkeepers, you may have a bit of catching up to do – but I assure you, you can read this book as a stand alone. The Novels of the Final Prophecy are about the ancient Mayan prophecy that tells of the destruction of the world on 12/12/2012 and the men and women (they are called Nightkeepers) who are destined to save Mankind from this doomsday prophecy.
The Nightkeepers have been operating in the dark for much of this series. They are new to their roles, their numbers are small, and they have very little knowledge of how to defeat the ‘bad guys’ in order to save the world. This is what makes the series fresh and exciting. Each book is a countdown to the end of the world and each book is a race for the Nightkeepers to find pieces of the puzzle that will help them in their quest. And while the clock counts down they must learn about themselves and each other. What Ms. Andersen gets right every time is her ability to slowly unveil her characters and how they fit into the larger framework of this series. And even with characters you fear have no redeeming qualities she’s able to intricately (and I mean with minute attention to detail and always with an eye to the overall mythology of the series) weave their past, present and future into the story line in a way that not only keeps you guessing but makes you want to know more.
So what part of the puzzle is Skykeepers about? Well, the heroine, Sasha Ledbetter may have knowledge of where a hidden library may be found– a library that could give the Nightkeepers many of the answers they need in order to accomplish their mission. However, and here’s the rub, Sasha has been kidnapped by the Banol Kax, a.k.a. the lords of the underworld, a.k.a. the bad guys, and it’s up to the Nightkeepers to save her so she can lead them to the hidden library.
Her rescue isn’t all smooth sailing and is only the beginning of the journey she is about to embark on. With Michael Stone, the Nightkeeper that should be her true mate, hiding dark secrets and fighting a terrible internal battle that threatens to destroy him, the Banol Kax gaining power and strength at every turn, and the clock ticking down to 2012 faster than the Nightkeepers can keep up, there are enormous lessons to learn, obstacles to overcome, secrets to be revealed and battles to be won.
Jessica Andersen has many strengths as an author. For me, two of her greatest strengths are the way she writes battle scenes and the way she writes the final scenes when the two protagonists finally learn how to work together and become greater than the sum of their parts. She gets me every time! My eyes swiftly move over the text and I can hear their voices, feel their thoughts, and yes, music plays. Seriously, there is a soundtrack going on in my mind and I see her world in Technicolor.
So, dear reader, if you’re looking for a book to read, one that has an intricate, inventive and well researched world with characters that are fully realized, great dialogue, and exciting action, might I suggest the paranormal romantic suspense, Skykeepers.
The Long Review: I’ve just finished Jessica Andersen’s latest book Skykeepers; the third installment in her Novels of the Final Prophecy series. This series is complicated, intricate and compelling. Each book is a puzzle piece that belongs to a gigantic puzzle and neither the reader nor the characters have any idea what the finished puzzle looks like. Only the author, Jessica Andersen holds that knowledge. I say bravo to her for creating such an interesting puzzle and writing it in a way that keeps me interested book after book.
If you haven’t read the first two books Nightkeepers and Dawnkeepers, you may have a bit of catching up to do – but I assure you, you can read this book as a stand alone. The Novels of the Final Prophecy are about the ancient Mayan prophecy that tells of the destruction of the world on 12/12/2012 and the men and women (they are called Nightkeepers) who are destined to save Mankind from this doomsday prophecy.
The Nightkeepers have been operating in the dark for much of this series. They are new to their roles, their numbers are small, and they have very little knowledge of how to defeat the ‘bad guys’ in order to save the world. This is what makes the series fresh and exciting. Each book is a countdown to the end of the world and each book is a race for the Nightkeepers to find pieces of the puzzle that will help them in their quest. And while the clock counts down they must learn about themselves and each other. What Ms. Andersen gets right every time is her ability to slowly unveil her characters and how they fit into the larger framework of this series. And even with characters you fear have no redeeming qualities she’s able to intricately (and I mean with minute attention to detail and always with an eye to the overall mythology of the series) weave their past, present and future into the story line in a way that not only keeps you guessing but makes you want to know more.
So what part of the puzzle is Skykeepers about? Well, the heroine, Sasha Ledbetter may have knowledge of where a hidden library may be found– a library that could give the Nightkeepers many of the answers they need in order to accomplish their mission. However, and here’s the rub, Sasha has been kidnapped by the Banol Kax, a.k.a. the lords of the underworld, a.k.a. the bad guys, and it’s up to the Nightkeepers to save her so she can lead them to the hidden library.
Her rescue isn’t all smooth sailing and is only the beginning of the journey she is about to embark on. With Michael Stone, the Nightkeeper that should be her true mate, hiding dark secrets and fighting a terrible internal battle that threatens to destroy him, the Banol Kax gaining power and strength at every turn, and the clock ticking down to 2012 faster than the Nightkeepers can keep up, there are enormous lessons to learn, obstacles to overcome, secrets to be revealed and battles to be won.
Jessica Andersen has many strengths as an author. For me, two of her greatest strengths are the way she writes battle scenes and the way she writes the final scenes when the two protagonists finally learn how to work together and become greater than the sum of their parts. She gets me every time! My eyes swiftly move over the text and I can hear their voices, feel their thoughts, and yes, music plays. Seriously, there is a soundtrack going on in my mind and I see her world in Technicolor.
So, dear reader, if you’re looking for a book to read, one that has an intricate, inventive and well researched world with characters that are fully realized, great dialogue, and exciting action, might I suggest the paranormal romantic suspense, Skykeepers.
July 5, 2011
Full review reposted from my Smitten with Reading blog....
My Review:
OMG, this book broke my heart- specifically, Michael broke my heart. After going black ops with the FBI, where they created a psychotic "Other" within him, Michael spends most days trying to maintain control of his mind and life. The "Other" is a sociopathic assassin that lives within him. The FBI has secured that part of his personality within his brain, but when the NightKeepers magic kicked in, the walls within Michael's mind securing the "Other" came tumbling down. He has worked diligently to rebuild those walls through mental will and meditation, but when the NightKeepers rescue Sasha from her year-long imprisonment, something about her reacts to the "Other" and once again, Michael finds himself on the verge of losing control.
Michael knows that he might be a danger to Sasha and the other NightKeepers so he tries to keep his distance. Sasha, though, is not willing to accept that. She knows that something is going on with him, but she can't figure out what exactly that is.
To complicate matters, Sasha was raised by her father who was insane (yes, the certifiable kind) a lot of the time so she has a few issues with people who have a bit of mental instability. Michael was originally chosen for the FBI program because he showed early signs of multiple personalities and possible schizophrenia. Michael is aware of this which affects his perception of himself. He also knows Sasha's issues and is determined that he is not the man for her, regardless of how much he wants and loves her.
This is a really emotional book. Like I said at first, Michael broke my heart. Mental illness in itself is a sad prospect, but when the person is aware that they are sliding into it and doing everything possible to control it and be a better person to no avail, it's heartbreaking.
I won't give you any spoilers except that it does work out for Sasha & Michael (but you should know that...this is a romance novel which means a HEA is pretty much guaranteed.) This was another brilliantly crafted addition to the NightKeepers series. This one kept me guessing and the twists and turns were absolutely shocking. I had no idea where this book was going to go from one minute to another and I loved it!!
My Review:
OMG, this book broke my heart- specifically, Michael broke my heart. After going black ops with the FBI, where they created a psychotic "Other" within him, Michael spends most days trying to maintain control of his mind and life. The "Other" is a sociopathic assassin that lives within him. The FBI has secured that part of his personality within his brain, but when the NightKeepers magic kicked in, the walls within Michael's mind securing the "Other" came tumbling down. He has worked diligently to rebuild those walls through mental will and meditation, but when the NightKeepers rescue Sasha from her year-long imprisonment, something about her reacts to the "Other" and once again, Michael finds himself on the verge of losing control.
Michael knows that he might be a danger to Sasha and the other NightKeepers so he tries to keep his distance. Sasha, though, is not willing to accept that. She knows that something is going on with him, but she can't figure out what exactly that is.
To complicate matters, Sasha was raised by her father who was insane (yes, the certifiable kind) a lot of the time so she has a few issues with people who have a bit of mental instability. Michael was originally chosen for the FBI program because he showed early signs of multiple personalities and possible schizophrenia. Michael is aware of this which affects his perception of himself. He also knows Sasha's issues and is determined that he is not the man for her, regardless of how much he wants and loves her.
This is a really emotional book. Like I said at first, Michael broke my heart. Mental illness in itself is a sad prospect, but when the person is aware that they are sliding into it and doing everything possible to control it and be a better person to no avail, it's heartbreaking.
I won't give you any spoilers except that it does work out for Sasha & Michael (but you should know that...this is a romance novel which means a HEA is pretty much guaranteed.) This was another brilliantly crafted addition to the NightKeepers series. This one kept me guessing and the twists and turns were absolutely shocking. I had no idea where this book was going to go from one minute to another and I loved it!!
October 28, 2009
This is the third book in the Final Prophecy series. It is set three years before doomsday. At that time the demons of the underworld, the Banol Kax, will pierce the barrier and take control of the earth. The Nightkeepers are humans with magic powers who are sworn to protect mankind from the Banol Kax. Introduced in Dawnkeepers, Iago leads a group of enemy Nightkeepers who court the powers of the underworld. The Nightkeepers gain strength and knowledge through a skyroad to their gods. Prior to this book, Iago's group battled with the Nightkeepers which somehow closed the skyroad to the Nighkeepers. Now both the Nightkeepers and Iago's group are searching for the lost library of their ancestors which will increase their fighting magic and might reopen the skyroad so they can communicate with the gods again.
Sasha's father knew where the lost library was, but was killed in the previous book. Because her father knew, Iago assumes Sasha knows and kidnaps her. Unfortunatly for her, she doesn't know the location of the lost library. With the help of Rabbit, who is having major relationship problems with the human witch he's fallen in love with, the Nightkeepers rescue her from Iago in the hope that something she knows will help them to find the library.
Michael is a Nightkeeper who has an split personallity that he refers to as an inner demon. When the demon comes forward, he has powerful killing abilities, things only seen once in each generation of the Nightkeepers. Michael can usually keep the demon suppressed, but when Sasha is near, the demon becomes active. Michael and Sasha are drawn to each other, but Michael stays away from her because he fears his demon will be unleashed and hurt her. This brings about Sasha's frustration at Michaels kiss and run tactics.
This book is a study in frustration and redemption. Once again, my favorite characters, Rabbit and Lucius find themselves in deep water trying to survive. I can't wait for the next book. :)
Sasha's father knew where the lost library was, but was killed in the previous book. Because her father knew, Iago assumes Sasha knows and kidnaps her. Unfortunatly for her, she doesn't know the location of the lost library. With the help of Rabbit, who is having major relationship problems with the human witch he's fallen in love with, the Nightkeepers rescue her from Iago in the hope that something she knows will help them to find the library.
Michael is a Nightkeeper who has an split personallity that he refers to as an inner demon. When the demon comes forward, he has powerful killing abilities, things only seen once in each generation of the Nightkeepers. Michael can usually keep the demon suppressed, but when Sasha is near, the demon becomes active. Michael and Sasha are drawn to each other, but Michael stays away from her because he fears his demon will be unleashed and hurt her. This brings about Sasha's frustration at Michaels kiss and run tactics.
This book is a study in frustration and redemption. Once again, my favorite characters, Rabbit and Lucius find themselves in deep water trying to survive. I can't wait for the next book. :)
April 12, 2012
I finished Skykeepers late last night. This is book three of Jessica Andersen’s the Final Prophecy. Amazingly, Andersen keeps things fresh, and exciting and you are captivated all the way through. I loved this book, and really enjoyed Sasha and Michael. This surprised me because Michael, though in all the books so far, was quiet and had small role in the first two.
Sasha, unseen but mentioned in the first two books, turned out to be a great addition to the Nightkeepers team. I loved how she turns out to be royal, and Strike and Anna’s unknown baby sister. Pretty cool. Michael was a strange character, with a hidden life. But as the storyline unfolded, I really liked him a lot and was happy Sasha was for him, though it was a tough road for them. Don’t know why at the end they did not get the mate branding. I guess it had to do with the Mictlan or Muk in him. But it was nice how Michael made up for that.
Rabbit continues to be a major character being developed and I can see why Andersen ends the series with his story. I like Anna, and wonder how this will end for her, since there is no Nightkeeper for her. Hopefully, they won’t kill her off and send her Red_Boar..I did not like him, or her husband Dick. As I have said before, it is great how Andersen keeps all the members of the Nightkeepers flow often into the storyline, even if they are not the main character in the story. It’s nice to see them all together, as friends and teammates. Andersen has done such a good job, you feel like they are your friends too.
Lucius will most definitely be a Nightkeeper or something like that. I think he is the next book, with Jade. After reading three books so far, I have to say this is an exciting and fun series, with plenty of romance. This is the key to the power for each couple thus far…the sex magic.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
July 24, 2012
Skykeepers
4 Stars
Synopsis
The daughter of a prominent Mayanist, Sasha Ledbetter travels to South America in search of her missing father but is kidnapped by Xilbalbans. Eventually rescued by the Nightkeepers, Sasha is confronted with the destiny that she has always denied as well as an intense attraction to Michael Stone, who fears their connection because of the intensifying power of his dark side. Can Michael and Sasha accept themselves and each other before it is too late?
Review
This series improves with each installment. The Mayan mythology is intense and original, the world building detailed and intricate, and the characters complex and compelling.
The romantic leads, Michael and Sasha, are more engaging that in the previous book. While couples who push and pull at each other and run hot and cold usually irritate me, Sasha and Michael's difficult relationship actually works very well.
Michael keeps Sasha at arms length out of fear that his Other may harm her. He must come to terms with all aspects of his personality in order to become a complete person capable of loving and being loved. Similarly, Sasha has to accept all facets of Michael's nature as well as her own if she is to become a true Nightkeeper. At first, her innate skepticism prevents her from seeing the truth but fortunately she embraces her destiny as a warrior and a healer once she is confronted with irrefutable evidence. The complimentary natures of Michael and Sasha's magic talents is another great aspect of their romance.
There are interesting and surprising developments in the ongoing conflict between the Nightkeepers and the Xibalbans. The concept of ancestral magic that is split into good and evil is excellent and reminded me of the ancient magic in Harry Potter.
Jade and Lucius's book is next and it should be exciting given that Lucius is one of the most tortured characters in the series.
4 Stars
Synopsis
The daughter of a prominent Mayanist, Sasha Ledbetter travels to South America in search of her missing father but is kidnapped by Xilbalbans. Eventually rescued by the Nightkeepers, Sasha is confronted with the destiny that she has always denied as well as an intense attraction to Michael Stone, who fears their connection because of the intensifying power of his dark side. Can Michael and Sasha accept themselves and each other before it is too late?
Review
This series improves with each installment. The Mayan mythology is intense and original, the world building detailed and intricate, and the characters complex and compelling.
The romantic leads, Michael and Sasha, are more engaging that in the previous book. While couples who push and pull at each other and run hot and cold usually irritate me, Sasha and Michael's difficult relationship actually works very well.
Michael keeps Sasha at arms length out of fear that his Other may harm her. He must come to terms with all aspects of his personality in order to become a complete person capable of loving and being loved. Similarly, Sasha has to accept all facets of Michael's nature as well as her own if she is to become a true Nightkeeper. At first, her innate skepticism prevents her from seeing the truth but fortunately she embraces her destiny as a warrior and a healer once she is confronted with irrefutable evidence. The complimentary natures of Michael and Sasha's magic talents is another great aspect of their romance.
There are interesting and surprising developments in the ongoing conflict between the Nightkeepers and the Xibalbans. The concept of ancestral magic that is split into good and evil is excellent and reminded me of the ancient magic in Harry Potter.
Jade and Lucius's book is next and it should be exciting given that Lucius is one of the most tortured characters in the series.
August 14, 2009
Sky Keeper is the 3rd book in the Final Prophecy series by Jessica Andersen.
This is the continuing story regarding the Mayan doomsday prophecy. The remaining Nightkeepers have the odds stacked against them. There are a limited number of Nightkeepers left. Most are still developing their magic powers. The Nightkeepers need to find a missing woman who might be the key in finding the ancient library that could provide them with the knowledge they need to fight their enemies and with each day that passes, they come closer to the end of the 2012 Mayan calendar where the Mayan's believe the world will end.
The focus of the story is between Michael Stone (Nightkeeper Warrior) and Sasha Ledbetter (a chef) but who's father was Ambrose Ledbetter, a prominent Mayanist. Sasha has spent her life listening the stories that her father told her regarding the Nightkeepers and their traditions. She honestly thought that her father was insane but after she was kidnapped by the Nightkeepers enemies then rescued by the Nightkeepers, she realises the stories were true and she has a much bigger role in the world of the Nightkeepers than she ever dreamed possible.
Michael is a reluctant warrior and holds a lot of secrets close to his chest but he can't understand the pull that he has when it comes to finding Sasha and when he rescues Sasha both their lives change forever. He can't stop the attraction he has for Sasha but he has to keep his distance because of the deep secret he needs to keep hidden from everybody.
A great continuing story of the Nightkeepers. I'm enjoying getting to know the different warriors and watching them grow together as a family. I find there are times story drags with loads of description but overall, it's a great addition to the series. Looking forward to it continuing.
This is the continuing story regarding the Mayan doomsday prophecy. The remaining Nightkeepers have the odds stacked against them. There are a limited number of Nightkeepers left. Most are still developing their magic powers. The Nightkeepers need to find a missing woman who might be the key in finding the ancient library that could provide them with the knowledge they need to fight their enemies and with each day that passes, they come closer to the end of the 2012 Mayan calendar where the Mayan's believe the world will end.
The focus of the story is between Michael Stone (Nightkeeper Warrior) and Sasha Ledbetter (a chef) but who's father was Ambrose Ledbetter, a prominent Mayanist. Sasha has spent her life listening the stories that her father told her regarding the Nightkeepers and their traditions. She honestly thought that her father was insane but after she was kidnapped by the Nightkeepers enemies then rescued by the Nightkeepers, she realises the stories were true and she has a much bigger role in the world of the Nightkeepers than she ever dreamed possible.
Michael is a reluctant warrior and holds a lot of secrets close to his chest but he can't understand the pull that he has when it comes to finding Sasha and when he rescues Sasha both their lives change forever. He can't stop the attraction he has for Sasha but he has to keep his distance because of the deep secret he needs to keep hidden from everybody.
A great continuing story of the Nightkeepers. I'm enjoying getting to know the different warriors and watching them grow together as a family. I find there are times story drags with loads of description but overall, it's a great addition to the series. Looking forward to it continuing.
August 8, 2012
Sky Keepers is the third book in the Jessica Andersen's incredible Final Prophecy Series. In this book readers really get to Michael Stone, who was a secondary character in the first two books. Michael has a dark secret that has skewed his magical abilities toward the underworld. As a way to redeem himself he sets out to save Sasha Ledbetter, the daughter of a renowned Mayanist who died the previous year.
Sasha, a chef, spent her entire life hearing about the ancient group of warriors known as the Nightkeepers, but she never believed in them. Then Michael Stone comes barreling into her life.
Soon Michael and Sasha must join forces to prevent the forces of evil from getting stronger. At the same time they must confront the passion that burns between them.
My thoughts:
I have a love hate relationship with Jessica Andersen's Final Prophecy series. I love the world and the characters that the author has created. They are life like and jump off the page to the point that you almost expect them to be standing next to you. The author does a marvelous job of interweaving action, drama, and romance into every chapter of the book.
I hate the series because once I start reading a book from it I CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN until it is done. The books suck me and I just need to know what is going to happen next. I can not say this about many books.
Overall opinion
I loved this book just as much as I did the first two in the series. I consider it a must read for any paranormal romance readers out there. Since it is part of series, I would recommend that people read the first two books before picking this one up. There are some references to events in the previous two scattered in this one. I can not wait to dive into the next book in the series which is sitting on my Kindle right now.
Sasha, a chef, spent her entire life hearing about the ancient group of warriors known as the Nightkeepers, but she never believed in them. Then Michael Stone comes barreling into her life.
Soon Michael and Sasha must join forces to prevent the forces of evil from getting stronger. At the same time they must confront the passion that burns between them.
My thoughts:
I have a love hate relationship with Jessica Andersen's Final Prophecy series. I love the world and the characters that the author has created. They are life like and jump off the page to the point that you almost expect them to be standing next to you. The author does a marvelous job of interweaving action, drama, and romance into every chapter of the book.
I hate the series because once I start reading a book from it I CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN until it is done. The books suck me and I just need to know what is going to happen next. I can not say this about many books.
Overall opinion
I loved this book just as much as I did the first two in the series. I consider it a must read for any paranormal romance readers out there. Since it is part of series, I would recommend that people read the first two books before picking this one up. There are some references to events in the previous two scattered in this one. I can not wait to dive into the next book in the series which is sitting on my Kindle right now.
June 11, 2010
I don't know what happened with this book; I found all the right things - interesting concept, interesting plot, etc. The characters did and said all the right things but I just didn't like either of them, I guess. I felt absolutely no connection to any of them this time.
Michael was sufficiently tortured and twisted to engage my Dangerous Hero Addiction gene but I also kept wanting him to say something about The Other(yes I know he was afraid and programmed not to talk about it). But I really didn't care one way or another about Michael, altho he sounded just gorgeous. His winikin, Tomas, was an unlikable d!ck - and instead of taking care of Michael as was his job, because he disliked him Tomas was a jerk to him. Did not like Tomas.
Sasha was a kinda whiny b!tch and very selfishly portrayed, yet I was supposed to change my opinion of her - forgive her for her immature thoughts and actions - after she discovered her dead father, Ambrose, was mentally ill. She went thru so much with him growing up it was "OK" that she'd determined to hate him as she left home to get away from him (at a late age). She also thought he was making up all the Nightkeeper tales he's told her over the years. She was wrong and he was right.
I don't know, I just didn't care for the main characters in this installment and now can't decide whether to put this one on the "drop series" list or not. I had to complete the book to keep up with the series, but . . .
Michael was sufficiently tortured and twisted to engage my Dangerous Hero Addiction gene but I also kept wanting him to say something about The Other(yes I know he was afraid and programmed not to talk about it). But I really didn't care one way or another about Michael, altho he sounded just gorgeous. His winikin, Tomas, was an unlikable d!ck - and instead of taking care of Michael as was his job, because he disliked him Tomas was a jerk to him. Did not like Tomas.
Sasha was a kinda whiny b!tch and very selfishly portrayed, yet I was supposed to change my opinion of her - forgive her for her immature thoughts and actions - after she discovered her dead father, Ambrose, was mentally ill. She went thru so much with him growing up it was "OK" that she'd determined to hate him as she left home to get away from him (at a late age). She also thought he was making up all the Nightkeeper tales he's told her over the years. She was wrong and he was right.
I don't know, I just didn't care for the main characters in this installment and now can't decide whether to put this one on the "drop series" list or not. I had to complete the book to keep up with the series, but . . .
November 19, 2009
In SkyKeeper, a young woman named Sasha gets to the point of searching for her father who has been missing for 6 months. As she journey to the last place the heard from him, she finds a horrific scene concerning her father. Without every seeing them coming, she gets knocked out and taken to an unknown place and is left there for months. Now that she's missing, a secret organization is doing all they can to look for her. She gets taken to where they live, but doesn't believe a thing they're trying to tell them. She sees them as just a bunch of crazy people just like her father. And without both Sasha and those helping, she's the key to stop all these horrible things from happening.
This was a very interesting book because it actually had the telling of how a well organized group of people/warriors believe in 1212 is the day the world is supposed to end.
I would recomend this to anyone who doesn't believe in 1212 because they might get scared. However this isn't non-fiction, even if you do believe in it, don't believe the book.
This was a very interesting book because it actually had the telling of how a well organized group of people/warriors believe in 1212 is the day the world is supposed to end.
I would recomend this to anyone who doesn't believe in 1212 because they might get scared. However this isn't non-fiction, even if you do believe in it, don't believe the book.
July 22, 2013
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
This is book 3 in this 8 part series centered around the Mayan 2012 "doomsday" prediction. Each book focuses on a different pairing of nightkeepers and the battles to hold evil at bay and save the world (given it is 2013, I guess they won!).
This has actually been my favourite book in the series to date. The lore has been toned down (which was SO overdone in the previous books). However, it is still confusing and illogical in parts and still contains lots (and lots) of Mayan lore that it reads like a textbook at times. The title made no sense to me (What were the skykeepers?). The battle and sacrifices and "bad" guys made no sense to me. The storyline around Michael and the FBI and the split personalities and the "Other" made no sense to me. The lore is over my head. Yet, I am just going with the flow and enjoying the story and surprisingly it is working.
An interesting enough read to make me keep reading the series, but can't see myself re-reading these. I am thankful to them for saving the world though :-p
This is book 3 in this 8 part series centered around the Mayan 2012 "doomsday" prediction. Each book focuses on a different pairing of nightkeepers and the battles to hold evil at bay and save the world (given it is 2013, I guess they won!).
This has actually been my favourite book in the series to date. The lore has been toned down (which was SO overdone in the previous books). However, it is still confusing and illogical in parts and still contains lots (and lots) of Mayan lore that it reads like a textbook at times. The title made no sense to me (What were the skykeepers?). The battle and sacrifices and "bad" guys made no sense to me. The storyline around Michael and the FBI and the split personalities and the "Other" made no sense to me. The lore is over my head. Yet, I am just going with the flow and enjoying the story and surprisingly it is working.
An interesting enough read to make me keep reading the series, but can't see myself re-reading these. I am thankful to them for saving the world though :-p
November 9, 2016
Part three in this series, which you can read as a standalone, but it is much easier to understand things when you first have read the other two books.
This book is about Sasha who never believed in the Nightkeepers when the man who she thinks is her dad talked about them. Now she finds out they are real. And because of who she is, she is kidnpapped by the evil Iago, who wants to know from her where the library is. She just doesn't know it, but he doesn't take no for an answer. Torturing her for a year before she is rescued by Michael.
From there this story really starts, with love growing between Michael and Sasha. The war between the Nightkeepers and Iago and his guys to discover the library before the other group does.
It isn't an easy road, but a great one to read about.
Like the hidden facts from this book which got discovered, like Sasha's real mum and dad. And Michael his special talents. Not easy at all, especially not for their future together.
Looking forward to read more in this series.
This book is about Sasha who never believed in the Nightkeepers when the man who she thinks is her dad talked about them. Now she finds out they are real. And because of who she is, she is kidnpapped by the evil Iago, who wants to know from her where the library is. She just doesn't know it, but he doesn't take no for an answer. Torturing her for a year before she is rescued by Michael.
From there this story really starts, with love growing between Michael and Sasha. The war between the Nightkeepers and Iago and his guys to discover the library before the other group does.
It isn't an easy road, but a great one to read about.
Like the hidden facts from this book which got discovered, like Sasha's real mum and dad. And Michael his special talents. Not easy at all, especially not for their future together.
Looking forward to read more in this series.
January 30, 2011
This book was a little confusing...
Because this is book 3 in series
obviously the format focuses o a couple in the Nightkeepers group
Strike and Leah must have been the first book
Nate and (? her name escapes me, ) must have been the second book
This book focuses on Sasha and Michael
He is struggling to stay sane after FBI experiments split his personality into two
She is trying to understand why manic ravings of her insane father are coming true
some characters have no substance behind them at all and others are so fleshed out they practically jump off the page.
I find this inconsistantancy irritating..... you really get interested in the story then the next chapter she will go off on a tangient, and when she finally gets back to the characters you have developed an empathy with, you are left wondering why the editor did not tell her that the whole chapter could have be purged because the story would not suffer......
Because this is book 3 in series
obviously the format focuses o a couple in the Nightkeepers group
Strike and Leah must have been the first book
Nate and (? her name escapes me, ) must have been the second book
This book focuses on Sasha and Michael
He is struggling to stay sane after FBI experiments split his personality into two
She is trying to understand why manic ravings of her insane father are coming true
some characters have no substance behind them at all and others are so fleshed out they practically jump off the page.
I find this inconsistantancy irritating..... you really get interested in the story then the next chapter she will go off on a tangient, and when she finally gets back to the characters you have developed an empathy with, you are left wondering why the editor did not tell her that the whole chapter could have be purged because the story would not suffer......
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February 28, 2012* * *
I think I'll read this and if it's good the next one, too.. But NOT the one about Patience and Brandt, except if it seems impossible to avoid without major heardache. *le sigh*
Another review spoiled me already about the hero of this book. >_< Damn.
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I think in many ways this was much better than the first and second one. I do have some issues with several of the things that have been said about dissociative identity disorder and shizophrenia, though. I'll have to reread the passages to make sure that I haven't just misunderstood what has been said and generally it still would have only been implied, BUT. You know, just BUT.
I also suppose that no one wants to know what can cause people to suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder, and why it is SO not shizophrenia, and that to a certain degree shizophrenie can be worse that that, yes, but mostly it isn't, because there is more awareness and blahblahblah, psychology, blah, I know someone blah! *grin*
I think I'll read this and if it's good the next one, too.. But NOT the one about Patience and Brandt, except if it seems impossible to avoid without major heardache. *le sigh*
Another review spoiled me already about the hero of this book. >_< Damn.
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I think in many ways this was much better than the first and second one. I do have some issues with several of the things that have been said about dissociative identity disorder and shizophrenia, though. I'll have to reread the passages to make sure that I haven't just misunderstood what has been said and generally it still would have only been implied, BUT. You know, just BUT.
I also suppose that no one wants to know what can cause people to suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder, and why it is SO not shizophrenia, and that to a certain degree shizophrenie can be worse that that, yes, but mostly it isn't, because there is more awareness and blahblahblah, psychology, blah, I know someone blah! *grin*
May 17, 2012
Sky Keepers is the story of one of the more mysterious of the Nightkeeper mages - Michael. Up until now, he has largely kept to himself. But no one has known why. They are all betting on it behind his back, assuming he is either running from the mob or is a dead beat dad, but no one knows him well enough to ask him about his past in the human world.
When the Nightkeepers realize that it is necessary to find and save Sasha Ledbetter, Michael comes across a picture of the trained chef, and his world stops. Suddenly, his one task in life is to save and protect her. But that means recovering her from the evil Iago, the Nightkeepers most deadly enemy. It also means that Michael will have to reconcile with the "Other" that lives within him and that has become his alter ego since the magic came to the Nightkeepers.
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When the Nightkeepers realize that it is necessary to find and save Sasha Ledbetter, Michael comes across a picture of the trained chef, and his world stops. Suddenly, his one task in life is to save and protect her. But that means recovering her from the evil Iago, the Nightkeepers most deadly enemy. It also means that Michael will have to reconcile with the "Other" that lives within him and that has become his alter ego since the magic came to the Nightkeepers.
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November 2, 2012
Os livros desta série são realmente surpreendentes e cheios de reviravoltas e este não foi excepção.
Apesar de já não "pegar" nos livros desta série há algum tempo, tinha criado certas teorias acerca dos caminhos que a autora poderia adoptar e apesar de ter acertado em alguns aspectos, nem cheguei perto no que se refere as mais importantes revelações.
Que imaginação fantástica esta autora têm surpreende-me constantemente, como aconteceu com este livro!
A escrita continua a ser rica e detalhada, o que exigiu de mim uma maior concentração resultando, por vezes, num cansaço psicológico. No entanto, tal não diminuiu o prazer que tive com esta leitura.
Gostei muito do casal de protagonistas, são os meus favoritos até ao momento. Senti que apesar dos seus problemas, principalmente da parte do Michael, são perfeitos um para o outro.
Estou ansiosa para ler o livro do Lucius, tenho tantas expectativas para o referido!
Apesar de já não "pegar" nos livros desta série há algum tempo, tinha criado certas teorias acerca dos caminhos que a autora poderia adoptar e apesar de ter acertado em alguns aspectos, nem cheguei perto no que se refere as mais importantes revelações.
Que imaginação fantástica esta autora têm surpreende-me constantemente, como aconteceu com este livro!
A escrita continua a ser rica e detalhada, o que exigiu de mim uma maior concentração resultando, por vezes, num cansaço psicológico. No entanto, tal não diminuiu o prazer que tive com esta leitura.
Gostei muito do casal de protagonistas, são os meus favoritos até ao momento. Senti que apesar dos seus problemas, principalmente da parte do Michael, são perfeitos um para o outro.
Estou ansiosa para ler o livro do Lucius, tenho tantas expectativas para o referido!
January 11, 2012
Up to now Michael always seemed to be in the background, so I was interesting to see how he would stand up to the battle. I wasn't sure what was going on with his split personality and didn't think it worked out, but when we found out why I felt like he got the shaft in so many ways. His winkin was hiding just as much as he was. Then when Michael gets his directive I wanted to scream. I didn't want him to do it, but if he didn't that wasn't good either.
Sasha didn't have things much better, raised by a crazy man, and thinking everything Nightkeeper was fake. She had some big surprises about where she came from and what her background was.
With the war heating up, each battle takes on such great importance that I look forward to reading about the next one.
Sasha didn't have things much better, raised by a crazy man, and thinking everything Nightkeeper was fake. She had some big surprises about where she came from and what her background was.
With the war heating up, each battle takes on such great importance that I look forward to reading about the next one.
February 11, 2011
So I'm still really loving this series! The only reason it wasn't a five star for me was because it didn't suck me in like the previous two did - which really isn't a fault of the book, I was just busy this week with other things and didn't have time to read that much. Bonus that the romance seemed to be more thoroughly integrated (or at least more prominent) into the story line this time 'round instead of just being thrown in as needed. The whole 'love magic will save us all' is getting a bit cheesy but I'm still fully on this series' bandwagon!
Also still can't decide whether to throttle, slap or hug Rabbit. That kid isn't getting any breaks!
Also still can't decide whether to throttle, slap or hug Rabbit. That kid isn't getting any breaks!
July 29, 2011
I loved this book! My heart broke for Michael and Sasha when it seemed as though they were not going to get together. It was full a lot of twists and turns and it was hard to put it down. There was a wonderful mixture of happiness, laughter, tears, danger, love and destiny. Thank goodness Michael and Sasha realized that while their love didn't fit into a mold that they had hoped for, in the end it more than worked for them. Goes to show you just how powerful love can be. I was surprised when I came to the end of the book as I wanted to read more. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!!
November 29, 2011
This is book three in the Final Prophecy series and is an epic read. This series has intricate world building and an unfamiliar mythology which made the first couple of instalments a slower read, but it all comes together in this book. The story follows the pattern of the HEA of Michael Stone and Sasha Ledbetter, at first an unlikely pair who find their individual talents actually complement each other while progressing the overall arc of the approaching apocalypse in December 2012. Now that the world building is cemented in the reader's mind somehow this story seemed to flow better that the previous books and is setting up an awesome and unique series.
4.5 stars from me.
4.5 stars from me.
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