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The Immortal Chronicles #4
Rapture
I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn’t keep her safe if she knew.I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I’m away from her. But one day she’ll know, that every day spent away from her was hell.Watching her move on.Watching her change.But it will all be worth it once she’s safe.Even if she doesn’t know it, she is my Rapture.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2021
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Sloane Murphy
48 books893 followersSloane Murphy is a writer, dreamer, fur mom and crime documentary addict who has developed an unhealthy appreciation for cheesy YA Films, cupcakes and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales, ballet and all things supernatural, drinks far too much coffee, and watches an ungodly amount of Netflix.
She loves to write dark, paranormal/fantasy romance and characters who will shatter your heart. Characters who enjoy stomping on the pieces and then laugh before putting you back together again. And she definitely doesn't enjoy readers tears. Nope. Not even a little.
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She loves to write dark, paranormal/fantasy romance and characters who will shatter your heart. Characters who enjoy stomping on the pieces and then laugh before putting you back together again. And she definitely doesn't enjoy readers tears. Nope. Not even a little.
If you want to keep up to date with all things Sloane, including where her next book is out, please join her mailing list. You can sign up on her website. www.authorsloanemurphy.com
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July 31, 2018
So Much Potential But It Was Thrown Away 😢👎
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I don't know what happened!! This is not the book I was expecting at all. I didn't expect rainbows & unicorns, I could even deal with Addie's choices but that ending before the epilogue ... That was wrong, I just can't believe that was the plan or what was the point in this series??? 😵
This book was back to being full of angst. Then there are the betrayals that she forgives almost instantly to some but not to others?😳
I'm sorry but I just felt this book was muddled, ill planned/conceived & executed 😢 I really enjoyed the previous books so I feel gutted & let down😢😢 I generally have NO issues when Authors decide to kill off characters. I may disagree, be sad & cry but I'd never take it out on the star rating, that's crazy .... Well it isn't now - It felt like it was used to finish the book asap 'just because '. Their was zero sense to the lead up and no real explanation why it all happened - it was a total cop out in my opinion!!!😡
I want to know why they attacked? Who was behind it & why? Where was Addie's Mum, Why did she break the blood oath? If breaking a blood oath kills Fae, Why was she still alive 4yrs later?😳 Why did she seem to hate Addie so much? What happened to Xander & Kaden's sister? Did Dimitri ever go & get Dani & if so did she move to him or did he move to pack lands? How did Kaden & ***** end up together? These are questions off of the top of my head. 😡😕 All we get are some of the most basic answers, squeezed into the epilogue's in a most unsatisfactory way. I finished reading a few hours ago and I'm still gutted 😭
I give 1 star for loyalty to the previous books & a 2nd star because it definitely doesn't deserve just a 1 Star rating, so 2 Stars 🌟
Debbie, 1970, UK
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I don't know what happened!! This is not the book I was expecting at all. I didn't expect rainbows & unicorns, I could even deal with Addie's choices but that ending before the epilogue ... That was wrong, I just can't believe that was the plan or what was the point in this series??? 😵
This book was back to being full of angst. Then there are the betrayals that she forgives almost instantly to some but not to others?😳
I'm sorry but I just felt this book was muddled, ill planned/conceived & executed 😢 I really enjoyed the previous books so I feel gutted & let down😢😢 I generally have NO issues when Authors decide to kill off characters. I may disagree, be sad & cry but I'd never take it out on the star rating, that's crazy .... Well it isn't now - It felt like it was used to finish the book asap 'just because '. Their was zero sense to the lead up and no real explanation why it all happened - it was a total cop out in my opinion!!!😡
I want to know why they attacked? Who was behind it & why? Where was Addie's Mum, Why did she break the blood oath? If breaking a blood oath kills Fae, Why was she still alive 4yrs later?😳 Why did she seem to hate Addie so much? What happened to Xander & Kaden's sister? Did Dimitri ever go & get Dani & if so did she move to him or did he move to pack lands? How did Kaden & ***** end up together? These are questions off of the top of my head. 😡😕 All we get are some of the most basic answers, squeezed into the epilogue's in a most unsatisfactory way. I finished reading a few hours ago and I'm still gutted 😭
I give 1 star for loyalty to the previous books & a 2nd star because it definitely doesn't deserve just a 1 Star rating, so 2 Stars 🌟
Debbie, 1970, UK
October 2, 2017
Rapture was the 4th and final installment in the Immortal Chronicles series. It is not a standalone, and you should read all the books in order.
The first two books of the series, Descent and Crash I absolutely loved. The third book, Soar, I was less than thrilled with and I was hoping Rapture would redeem the series for me, but it just didn't. There were so many things that just fell short in my eyes.
The characters didn't feel as developed or alive to me as the previous books. Some of the characters from previous books didn't even make an appearance or were barely mentioned (and to me they seemed like important side characters that we should have known what happened to). There was also too many time jumps and not enough information. The story just seemed rushed and instead of a good flow to the story it was choppy and I couldn't really get into it anymore like I could Descent or Crash.
I'm not going to give away plot, but some of the characteristics of the characters bothered me as well. In my opinion Dante was a weak character. Addie went from being a bold and fearless warrior to still getting walked all over. Xander was just a fool. There were so many things that just didn't feel right for me throughout the story.
All in all I love Sloane's work, I will always read each book she releases, but Rature just wasn't the book for me or the way I would have liked to see the series end.
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The first two books of the series, Descent and Crash I absolutely loved. The third book, Soar, I was less than thrilled with and I was hoping Rapture would redeem the series for me, but it just didn't. There were so many things that just fell short in my eyes.
The characters didn't feel as developed or alive to me as the previous books. Some of the characters from previous books didn't even make an appearance or were barely mentioned (and to me they seemed like important side characters that we should have known what happened to). There was also too many time jumps and not enough information. The story just seemed rushed and instead of a good flow to the story it was choppy and I couldn't really get into it anymore like I could Descent or Crash.
I'm not going to give away plot, but some of the characteristics of the characters bothered me as well. In my opinion Dante was a weak character. Addie went from being a bold and fearless warrior to still getting walked all over. Xander was just a fool. There were so many things that just didn't feel right for me throughout the story.
All in all I love Sloane's work, I will always read each book she releases, but Rature just wasn't the book for me or the way I would have liked to see the series end.
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October 5, 2017
The way Sloane Murphy writes takes you into a whole new magical world. This is the final book in a four book series and it was so worth the wait. I admit that I didn’t read this as fast as I could have because I knew once the book finished, there would be no more from Addie and her friends.
As is the usual in the series, it was packed with lots of action, love, sexy men and twists you just never saw coming. There were many times I held my breath! The way Sloane writes is easy to read, there is just no effort to enjoy her books. All the usual characters were in here, plus a few more and each and every character is likeable. I just love them all.
Did the book end the way I wanted it to? No it didn’t but that’s the beauty of this author, she allows you to “see” an ending and then completely crushes you; amazing the way she does that. The Immortal Chronicles is absolutely one of my favourite paranormal series of all times and I will be reading more of Sloane’s work.
As is the usual in the series, it was packed with lots of action, love, sexy men and twists you just never saw coming. There were many times I held my breath! The way Sloane writes is easy to read, there is just no effort to enjoy her books. All the usual characters were in here, plus a few more and each and every character is likeable. I just love them all.
Did the book end the way I wanted it to? No it didn’t but that’s the beauty of this author, she allows you to “see” an ending and then completely crushes you; amazing the way she does that. The Immortal Chronicles is absolutely one of my favourite paranormal series of all times and I will be reading more of Sloane’s work.
September 25, 2017
I had eagerly been awaiting to read this, the final instalment of this brilliant series and OMG it was so totally not what I'd been expecting and nothing like how I'd imagined that the story would end. When you become so invested in the characters of a book you become very emotionally tied to them and feel like you want to protect them like you would your own child. So as I began to read this book I actually started to feel what felt like real pain and hurt in my heart for them.
It's so very hard to review this book without giving away any spoilers as this is the one that changes everything that you thought you knew to be true, but I am warning you now that it's contents are so explosive that it left me feeling so raw and full of anger and betrayal that a day after reading it I am still feeling so emotionally damaged by it.
While reading I actually screamed out loud and tears fell down my cheeks from what was happening before my eyes. I just couldn't stop myself. I do suppose that I just wanted the ending of this book to be my perfect happy ending but, I should have learnt by now that Sloane Murphy is a Mistress of Evil, as from right from the very first book she has always made you move out of the comfort zone and to expect the unexpected with her writing. I had totally forgot how spellbinding her storytelling is.
The ending of Addie's story wasn't what I wanted but I do understand why it has to be this way, even if I didn't like it it's still perfect in it's own way. I'm so very sad that the series is now over as I've enjoyed reading it every step of the way.
This book absolutely made a mess of me and it's truly worthy of 5 stars and more!
It's so very hard to review this book without giving away any spoilers as this is the one that changes everything that you thought you knew to be true, but I am warning you now that it's contents are so explosive that it left me feeling so raw and full of anger and betrayal that a day after reading it I am still feeling so emotionally damaged by it.
While reading I actually screamed out loud and tears fell down my cheeks from what was happening before my eyes. I just couldn't stop myself. I do suppose that I just wanted the ending of this book to be my perfect happy ending but, I should have learnt by now that Sloane Murphy is a Mistress of Evil, as from right from the very first book she has always made you move out of the comfort zone and to expect the unexpected with her writing. I had totally forgot how spellbinding her storytelling is.
The ending of Addie's story wasn't what I wanted but I do understand why it has to be this way, even if I didn't like it it's still perfect in it's own way. I'm so very sad that the series is now over as I've enjoyed reading it every step of the way.
This book absolutely made a mess of me and it's truly worthy of 5 stars and more!
October 18, 2017
Rapture is the epic conclusion of Sloane Murphy’s Immortal Chronicles series. It cannot be read as a stand alone.
This book opens where book three left off - with Addie marrying Dante and Xander Bane, the love of her life, reappearing moments too late to stop the wedding. Now it is up to Addie to decide if she will stay with Dante to rule the kingdom or attempt to break Fae traditions by ending her marriage.
There is so much to this book, that it is hard to summarize without giving away some major plot twists that I in no way saw coming!
Addie is an incredibly strong young woman, who really does try to do what is right for the people she cares for as well as the people she now rules. She is faced with incredibly difficult and life altering choices throughout this series, and Rapture truly puts her to the test. Xander and Dante are complete opposites and both represent completely different lifestyles and choices to Addie. Both offer their love and support in their own ways, and Addie is faced with a choice that will determine the rest of her life.
While not the ending I envisioned when I started book one, it was very satisfying in it’s own unique way. Sloane Murphy did an amazing job of wrapping things up and keeping her story unique and unexpected in all ways. 4 stars.
This book opens where book three left off - with Addie marrying Dante and Xander Bane, the love of her life, reappearing moments too late to stop the wedding. Now it is up to Addie to decide if she will stay with Dante to rule the kingdom or attempt to break Fae traditions by ending her marriage.
There is so much to this book, that it is hard to summarize without giving away some major plot twists that I in no way saw coming!
Addie is an incredibly strong young woman, who really does try to do what is right for the people she cares for as well as the people she now rules. She is faced with incredibly difficult and life altering choices throughout this series, and Rapture truly puts her to the test. Xander and Dante are complete opposites and both represent completely different lifestyles and choices to Addie. Both offer their love and support in their own ways, and Addie is faced with a choice that will determine the rest of her life.
While not the ending I envisioned when I started book one, it was very satisfying in it’s own unique way. Sloane Murphy did an amazing job of wrapping things up and keeping her story unique and unexpected in all ways. 4 stars.
September 25, 2017
Well Holy Cow !! Sloane you slay me with your words !
When a series ends and leaves you with feelings of conflict, questions that still need to be answered, crying and totally reeling from what you have just read ! You know you have had one hell of a ride ! This is exactly how I feel about the immortal chronicles.
Here I am jumping back in from where we left of after the startling revelation at the end of Book 3 and I’m expecting one thing ! But I should have known, considering it’s Sloane’s style that things wouldn’t be that easy and there would be a few twists and turns along the way making things complicated !
My heart soared and then crashed and burned, to be only fulfilled with pride and joy. Everything you need in a Book and want, Rapture had it all ! All our favourites are back and then some leaving some room for spin offs which I’m hopeful for ! Kaden for one !
Sloane seriously has a need for your tears throughout the immortal chronicles, but this book just took them all ! Thank you for your words that bounce right off the page ! A cracking series that is one I will read again and again !
5 beautiful Stars
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Donna
4TLOREADING
When a series ends and leaves you with feelings of conflict, questions that still need to be answered, crying and totally reeling from what you have just read ! You know you have had one hell of a ride ! This is exactly how I feel about the immortal chronicles.
Here I am jumping back in from where we left of after the startling revelation at the end of Book 3 and I’m expecting one thing ! But I should have known, considering it’s Sloane’s style that things wouldn’t be that easy and there would be a few twists and turns along the way making things complicated !
My heart soared and then crashed and burned, to be only fulfilled with pride and joy. Everything you need in a Book and want, Rapture had it all ! All our favourites are back and then some leaving some room for spin offs which I’m hopeful for ! Kaden for one !
Sloane seriously has a need for your tears throughout the immortal chronicles, but this book just took them all ! Thank you for your words that bounce right off the page ! A cracking series that is one I will read again and again !
5 beautiful Stars
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Donna
4TLOREADING
September 27, 2017
I have been waiting for this book to come out and omg It was good.
I have loved all the books in this series and I love the characters addie is a strong young ladie and the way her character is written is brilliant, with the cliff hanger we had at the end of book 3 I was wondering how it would work out but again Sloan didn't disappoint from the first page of this book to the end I could put it down. i have laughed I have cried and I have wanted to murder Sloan all thro this book but her characters are as strong in the this book as the 3 before them.
with out giving away the story I am so shocked with the way addie life went but in a good way I promise. xander Michael kaden Dimitri are all the same strong people that we love.
there isn't one part of this book i didn't like it my heart is sore know as there is no more books no more of my xander or addie or any of them.
I have loved all the books in this series and I love the characters addie is a strong young ladie and the way her character is written is brilliant, with the cliff hanger we had at the end of book 3 I was wondering how it would work out but again Sloan didn't disappoint from the first page of this book to the end I could put it down. i have laughed I have cried and I have wanted to murder Sloan all thro this book but her characters are as strong in the this book as the 3 before them.
with out giving away the story I am so shocked with the way addie life went but in a good way I promise. xander Michael kaden Dimitri are all the same strong people that we love.
there isn't one part of this book i didn't like it my heart is sore know as there is no more books no more of my xander or addie or any of them.
November 4, 2017
Rapture (The Immortal Chronicles 4) by Sloane Murphy
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This is the final book in this series and I'm quite sad it's all over. I have truly loved this awesome series.
Addies journey has been amazing and very eventful. This whole series kept me on the edge and each book I ended up reading in one sitting - totally gripping.
I couldn't quite give the full 5 stars, although it was a very close one! I felt a little disconnected from Dante, I wanted to know him more and be happy for Addie, however all I felt was intense sadness. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author, I love her imagination and style of writing. I would love for Sophie to have her own story/spin-off.
September 26, 2017
Rapture is the fourth book in The Immortals Chronicles. You have to read the series in order.
Gosh! What an ending to this series. I felt my heart break and I flipping cried. I devoured this book and still want more. I freaking loved the majority of the characters. It was like we were a family. Lol. Sloane has a great talent with her words. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Sloane's books have opened my eyes & mind into the Vampires, Paranormal, Dystopian & Urban world. I didn't typically read anything but regular "Romance" so I am happy that I stepped out more into the reading world, otherwise I would have missed out on a great series.
Gosh! What an ending to this series. I felt my heart break and I flipping cried. I devoured this book and still want more. I freaking loved the majority of the characters. It was like we were a family. Lol. Sloane has a great talent with her words. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Sloane's books have opened my eyes & mind into the Vampires, Paranormal, Dystopian & Urban world. I didn't typically read anything but regular "Romance" so I am happy that I stepped out more into the reading world, otherwise I would have missed out on a great series.
September 25, 2017
After reading soar I was left wanting more, the need to find out what happens was real, Sloane you never disappoint!! Cheering Addie on throughout her story it definitely didn't end how I expected but her story ended right,this series has been amazing and one I will definitely revisit in the future! It's one of the best PNR books I've read in along time, I'm still left with questions and tears on my face but it was one hell of a ride! Im still in shock please say there will be some spin offs, this book reminds me why I fell in love with reading ❤️
September 29, 2017
All I can say is Did I just read what I think I read??
I have been totally addicted to this series I have ugly cried to where my husband asked why I keep reading if it makes me upset , my animals run when I scream and want to throw away my kindle and I can not help but want even more but I know all good things must come to an end.
What Addie goes through losing her love , and then what happens in this book threw me for a loop but Sloane Murphy you are now added to my short list of books I have on my reread list. Totally worth the tears!!!!
I have been totally addicted to this series I have ugly cried to where my husband asked why I keep reading if it makes me upset , my animals run when I scream and want to throw away my kindle and I can not help but want even more but I know all good things must come to an end.
What Addie goes through losing her love , and then what happens in this book threw me for a loop but Sloane Murphy you are now added to my short list of books I have on my reread list. Totally worth the tears!!!!
September 30, 2017
Oh my word! Suspense, suspense, suspense! This book, this series, and this author has made me crazy with all the suspense! Umm, hello plot twist around every corner...lol It definitely held me captive and had me screaming Noooo! more than once. I'd definitely recommend it and anything else from this author. I'm kinda sad this series is over...I mean, what do it do now?
October 25, 2017
Rapture (The Immortal Chronicles Book 4)
My god what a series this has been, it is a pity it has to end but through all of it it has been worth it. Its a series you wouldn't think possible but like all good authors things are never what they seem. Definitely 5 stars...
My god what a series this has been, it is a pity it has to end but through all of it it has been worth it. Its a series you wouldn't think possible but like all good authors things are never what they seem. Definitely 5 stars...
October 1, 2017
Where to begin with my review...
I was beyond excited to jump in to Rapture because I not only wanted to know what was coming but I needed to know what was next for Addie. But I was scared, I won't lie. Scared because I knew by the end of this book the whole thing would be over and that I had a hard time accepting. But I put on my big girl pants and dealt with it!
What a finale! Action packed, plot twists you never saw coming, moments that broke my heart and moments that mended my heart only for it to be crushed again. I loved being back inside Sloanes world and inside her head. Addie as always is a breath of fresh air and I just LOVE her and all that she stand for. The way she fights for what she believes in, for her family and making those difficult decisions to benefit others and not herself. Sophie as always just melts my heart! I want my very own Sophie. And the men... Ladies! Sloane knows how to bring us HOT men! But more than that they are stand up for your women kind of men, would run through the fires of hell for the woman they love and doesn't that just make your heart beat right out of your chest. The story will have you hanging on the edge of your chair waiting for what is about to unfold it is that good! Rapture is the kind of book that you could read in one sitting but you won't because you won't want it to end. Be prepared for the ride you are about to take!
Again I am sad it's over, like completely and totally over, BUT what a journey it has been. A part of me kept refusing to pick up my kindle because I wanted it to last forever. I wanted to be a part of that world just a little bit longer but alas it was to bloody good! For anyone who loves Fae, Vampyrs, Angels and Demons, you need to read this series!! Sloane will have you completely hooked and she will become your new addiction. You will fall in love with her, her characters and her words, ALL her words.
Now I don't want to stop talking about it or end my review...
I have a problem...
I was beyond excited to jump in to Rapture because I not only wanted to know what was coming but I needed to know what was next for Addie. But I was scared, I won't lie. Scared because I knew by the end of this book the whole thing would be over and that I had a hard time accepting. But I put on my big girl pants and dealt with it!
What a finale! Action packed, plot twists you never saw coming, moments that broke my heart and moments that mended my heart only for it to be crushed again. I loved being back inside Sloanes world and inside her head. Addie as always is a breath of fresh air and I just LOVE her and all that she stand for. The way she fights for what she believes in, for her family and making those difficult decisions to benefit others and not herself. Sophie as always just melts my heart! I want my very own Sophie. And the men... Ladies! Sloane knows how to bring us HOT men! But more than that they are stand up for your women kind of men, would run through the fires of hell for the woman they love and doesn't that just make your heart beat right out of your chest. The story will have you hanging on the edge of your chair waiting for what is about to unfold it is that good! Rapture is the kind of book that you could read in one sitting but you won't because you won't want it to end. Be prepared for the ride you are about to take!
Again I am sad it's over, like completely and totally over, BUT what a journey it has been. A part of me kept refusing to pick up my kindle because I wanted it to last forever. I wanted to be a part of that world just a little bit longer but alas it was to bloody good! For anyone who loves Fae, Vampyrs, Angels and Demons, you need to read this series!! Sloane will have you completely hooked and she will become your new addiction. You will fall in love with her, her characters and her words, ALL her words.
Now I don't want to stop talking about it or end my review...
I have a problem...
January 1, 2018
What?!?!
Plot twist!! Wow absolutely amazing!! This story has so manybtwist and I just can't get enough! Definitely a must read
Plot twist!! Wow absolutely amazing!! This story has so manybtwist and I just can't get enough! Definitely a must read
November 7, 2017
Not the ending I was hoping for
*spoiler* I read a lot of books and this is the first time I've left a review. I really enjoyed the first 3 books and I was so excited for this final book to come out after the cliff hanger ending of soar book 3. Sadly book 4 was not what I was expecting, it felt completely rushed and the ending didn't feel like it fit the story line. You have this all consuming love and then it's just null and void. It leaves the readers asking why, why has the first 3 books been about leading the readers to being completely invested in this love that can over come anything and then in the final book it is nothing and there is no closure just death. What happened to all of the other characters? What happened to their stories, why did Addie just disappear from their lives so quickly. The final book kind of makes you start to dislike Addie and makes her seem heartless.
*spoiler* I read a lot of books and this is the first time I've left a review. I really enjoyed the first 3 books and I was so excited for this final book to come out after the cliff hanger ending of soar book 3. Sadly book 4 was not what I was expecting, it felt completely rushed and the ending didn't feel like it fit the story line. You have this all consuming love and then it's just null and void. It leaves the readers asking why, why has the first 3 books been about leading the readers to being completely invested in this love that can over come anything and then in the final book it is nothing and there is no closure just death. What happened to all of the other characters? What happened to their stories, why did Addie just disappear from their lives so quickly. The final book kind of makes you start to dislike Addie and makes her seem heartless.
July 10, 2020
As a very strong female who takes no ones bullshit and doesn’t let anyone tell me how to live my life, this book and series was a huge disappointment. Seriously pissed me off at times. Addie was supposed to be this bad ass bitch that let no one push her around a warrior. The older she got the weaker she got. She let people betray her, walk all over her, do horrific things to her. Then we have the love story which didn’t track. Shit just didn’t make sense. And don’t get me started on the whole arranged marriage thing. The story line had so much promise. The first two books were good. The last two left me pissed off with tons of questions and a hatred towards Addie.
1 star....not sure it deserved even that
1 star....not sure it deserved even that
December 18, 2020
The story had potential but the fact that characters completely changed their behavior and personalities without any reasoning is a major downside. There is also a lot of unexplained events and occurences. The main character is presented as a strong character but she is contradicting herself, her beliefs and feelings all the time. Basically the idea was good but the story is dispersed as if it was not thought through properly.
April 20, 2021
Ok so I started to write a review on the book, but this became a review of the series as a whole...
Its 3 Stars for the series as a whole and 2 Stars for this specific book... (at best)
Even though it is far from a masterpiece, it was a touching story that felt real and unpolished, not everything was packed into a nice packaging with a bow on top. Though, I must admit, at several point throughout the series I was crying and raging for the decisions and turns of events, even when I understood them.
That being said, the books still lack flow, the writer brings you just to the edge of feeling never quiet giving you to relish the good and jumping (sometimes several months) through time, while putting sooo much focus on the bad, the struggle, the pain and anguish (I cried so much...)
Looking back at the whole series I feel that even though the MC have a happy ending this whole series feels more like a tragedy to me., its (1) not the ending I was hoping for (which I can forgive, and somewhat agree (I loved Xander, but as he was, he would have been a bad king and partner)), but (2) the last book basically lacks plot, (3) nothing is explained even though all the loose ends are seemingly closed by the end (which frustrates me to no end!!).
This story even with this type of writing could have been so, so, much more. The plot could have been developed... cos it feels not so thought through... as if the writer didn't know if to focus on the events or on the MC and in the end did neither …
And speaking of the MC, Addie is.... its hard for me to pin point what Addie is... there is a lot of suffering on her part... but I don't see her going above and beyond for her friends, for her ideals, and after the first book I don't even know what her goals are..., and the Stockholm syndrome is quiet confusing for me....
This whole story feels like:
1. Addie gets kidnapped and tortured (or not)
2. her friends do all the work to save her
3. she is saved and happy, but oh wait...
4. time jump
5. she gets pissed off over people around her being protective of her
6. The antagonist cases havocs
7. Addie gets kidnapped and tortured
8. her friends do all the work to save her... again...
REPEAT...
I don't see where in all this she is the hero. I don't see where is she growing to become the Queen that she one day wakes up to be. I do see Addie as a strong female lead, but there are basically 2 stages in her growth (1) strong put ignorant girl (2) Princess/Queen. but there is no actual show of growth, cos she can be one one moment and the other a second later.....
Ill just say that I liked that this story was rough on the edges, and felt real and life like...
I loved/hated that Xander did not grow and change through the series … I loved it cos a million old fallen should/could not change in a span of such a short time in comparison... more over, for a 18 year old girl... but if he would have, the story could have been sooooooo much better... less realistic.... but better...
should have, could have, would have... heh you know....
Well ill let you read it for yourselves and see if you agree or not...
Ill just say that I read to escape, so I would have liked to see this end some other way... for Xander the very least...
RH maybe? lol I don't know...
Its 3 Stars for the series as a whole and 2 Stars for this specific book... (at best)
Even though it is far from a masterpiece, it was a touching story that felt real and unpolished, not everything was packed into a nice packaging with a bow on top. Though, I must admit, at several point throughout the series I was crying and raging for the decisions and turns of events, even when I understood them.
That being said, the books still lack flow, the writer brings you just to the edge of feeling never quiet giving you to relish the good and jumping (sometimes several months) through time, while putting sooo much focus on the bad, the struggle, the pain and anguish (I cried so much...)
Looking back at the whole series I feel that even though the MC have a happy ending this whole series feels more like a tragedy to me., its (1) not the ending I was hoping for (which I can forgive, and somewhat agree (I loved Xander, but as he was, he would have been a bad king and partner)), but (2) the last book basically lacks plot, (3) nothing is explained even though all the loose ends are seemingly closed by the end (which frustrates me to no end!!).
This story even with this type of writing could have been so, so, much more. The plot could have been developed... cos it feels not so thought through... as if the writer didn't know if to focus on the events or on the MC and in the end did neither …
And speaking of the MC, Addie is.... its hard for me to pin point what Addie is... there is a lot of suffering on her part... but I don't see her going above and beyond for her friends, for her ideals, and after the first book I don't even know what her goals are..., and the Stockholm syndrome is quiet confusing for me....
This whole story feels like:
1. Addie gets kidnapped and tortured (or not)
2. her friends do all the work to save her
3. she is saved and happy, but oh wait...
4. time jump
5. she gets pissed off over people around her being protective of her
6. The antagonist cases havocs
7. Addie gets kidnapped and tortured
8. her friends do all the work to save her... again...
REPEAT...
I don't see where in all this she is the hero. I don't see where is she growing to become the Queen that she one day wakes up to be. I do see Addie as a strong female lead, but there are basically 2 stages in her growth (1) strong put ignorant girl (2) Princess/Queen. but there is no actual show of growth, cos she can be one one moment and the other a second later.....
Ill just say that I liked that this story was rough on the edges, and felt real and life like...
I loved/hated that Xander did not grow and change through the series … I loved it cos a million old fallen should/could not change in a span of such a short time in comparison... more over, for a 18 year old girl... but if he would have, the story could have been sooooooo much better... less realistic.... but better...
should have, could have, would have... heh you know....
Well ill let you read it for yourselves and see if you agree or not...
Ill just say that I read to escape, so I would have liked to see this end some other way... for Xander the very least...
RH maybe? lol I don't know...
October 1, 2017
I have been sat (im)patiently waiting for this book ever since l finished reading book 3. I wanted to read this book so badly but at the same time I didn't because I know it's the end of the series & I don't want to say bye to these characters, but I have now :’( I honestly did not see that ending coming, I was most definitely not prepared for that ending.
It's safe to say that after reading books 1-3 I had become quite attached to these characters, I mean really attached, but Xander & Addie more than the others. I thought S. Murphy had destroyed my heart in book 3 but I was wrong, so wrong! Now however I know she has, she has literally destroyed my heart, shredded it into tiny little pieces!!! I cried, twice!! -I'm saying no more for fear of spoiling the story for those who haven't read it yet!
These characters have grown & flourished in every book & Rapture is no exception. Addie continues to adapt & grow with every challenge she faces. In book 1 I never would have thought Addie would be willing or capable of being a Princess but she steps up to the challenge & I think she nails it!
All of the characters; I won't name names just in case you haven't read the other books in the series; play their roles exceedingly well. They all bring different elements to the overall story & help to weave a spellbinding tale for us readers to devour.
The overall plot is not what I was expecting to happen. There are twists & turns that I didn't see coming, & when you least expect them. I felt like there were a couple of parts that were skipped over, they were mentioned after the event happened as opposed to us experiencing the event alongside the characters. It doesn't really take away from the story as a whole, it just made it feel a little rushed in those particular places. The ending is... one hell of an ending! As much as it wasn't what I thought would happen, it is right, it fits perfectly. I fully understand the reasoning behind the ending especially as I know Addie.
S. Murphy’s writing has been a pleasure to read once again. Her writing creates a world that sucks you in & holds you captive until the bitter end. You experience everything with these characters as if you are physically alongside them. You cheer them on, fear for them, cry for them & your heartbreaks right along with theirs!
I'm truly sad to say goodbye to this lot. But I'm excited to see what S. Murphy comes up with for us readers next.
It's safe to say that after reading books 1-3 I had become quite attached to these characters, I mean really attached, but Xander & Addie more than the others. I thought S. Murphy had destroyed my heart in book 3 but I was wrong, so wrong! Now however I know she has, she has literally destroyed my heart, shredded it into tiny little pieces!!! I cried, twice!! -I'm saying no more for fear of spoiling the story for those who haven't read it yet!
These characters have grown & flourished in every book & Rapture is no exception. Addie continues to adapt & grow with every challenge she faces. In book 1 I never would have thought Addie would be willing or capable of being a Princess but she steps up to the challenge & I think she nails it!
All of the characters; I won't name names just in case you haven't read the other books in the series; play their roles exceedingly well. They all bring different elements to the overall story & help to weave a spellbinding tale for us readers to devour.
The overall plot is not what I was expecting to happen. There are twists & turns that I didn't see coming, & when you least expect them. I felt like there were a couple of parts that were skipped over, they were mentioned after the event happened as opposed to us experiencing the event alongside the characters. It doesn't really take away from the story as a whole, it just made it feel a little rushed in those particular places. The ending is... one hell of an ending! As much as it wasn't what I thought would happen, it is right, it fits perfectly. I fully understand the reasoning behind the ending especially as I know Addie.
S. Murphy’s writing has been a pleasure to read once again. Her writing creates a world that sucks you in & holds you captive until the bitter end. You experience everything with these characters as if you are physically alongside them. You cheer them on, fear for them, cry for them & your heartbreaks right along with theirs!
I'm truly sad to say goodbye to this lot. But I'm excited to see what S. Murphy comes up with for us readers next.
September 27, 2017
4.5 final stars. I am sad this is the end. Can we come back like Xander?!?!
This is the final book in the "The Immortal Chronicles" series. So do not read as a stand alone or you will be very very lost!
Since you are all on the final book of the series you know pretty much what is going on. Xander is back and Addie had just married Dante. Who will she choose? And it wouldn't be an Immortal Chronicle book if some shit didn't hit the fan...
"Every good King knows his place is at his Queens side.”
I really love this whole series! I have been rooting on Addie since book one. Damn if my heart wasn't destroyed when Xander died. So when he came back it was like...game on!! This book is similar to the others but I felt missing something. A lot of things were skimmed over and just explained once they already happened. So there wasn't really any action and it was harder to get emotionally attached in this book because it seemed a little rushed. But with that said there was a lot of story to put in one book. I still love all these people. And I love the story line. I was upset because this story changed paths on me and my heart broke a bit but it was the correct way to do it.
This book had my full interest and this may seem crazy but bear with me. I am from America and right now we have are going through some crazy shit and this book seemed to relate to it a lot. The beginning reminded me of people with our president and as we went on about the divide we are having throughout our country right now. Change is not always a bad thing but people will always be afraid of change. So I think that is why even though I felt the story was rushed and I missed something I rated it higher because I feel as though this book delivered a really good message. And not only did it teach us something but it finished out our journey with Addie.
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
This is the final book in the "The Immortal Chronicles" series. So do not read as a stand alone or you will be very very lost!
Since you are all on the final book of the series you know pretty much what is going on. Xander is back and Addie had just married Dante. Who will she choose? And it wouldn't be an Immortal Chronicle book if some shit didn't hit the fan...
"Every good King knows his place is at his Queens side.”
I really love this whole series! I have been rooting on Addie since book one. Damn if my heart wasn't destroyed when Xander died. So when he came back it was like...game on!! This book is similar to the others but I felt missing something. A lot of things were skimmed over and just explained once they already happened. So there wasn't really any action and it was harder to get emotionally attached in this book because it seemed a little rushed. But with that said there was a lot of story to put in one book. I still love all these people. And I love the story line. I was upset because this story changed paths on me and my heart broke a bit but it was the correct way to do it.
This book had my full interest and this may seem crazy but bear with me. I am from America and right now we have are going through some crazy shit and this book seemed to relate to it a lot. The beginning reminded me of people with our president and as we went on about the divide we are having throughout our country right now. Change is not always a bad thing but people will always be afraid of change. So I think that is why even though I felt the story was rushed and I missed something I rated it higher because I feel as though this book delivered a really good message. And not only did it teach us something but it finished out our journey with Addie.
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
February 29, 2020
Highly anticipated Conclusion
Rapture is book four and the conclusion in Sloane Murphy’s The Immortal Chronicles series. This book continues on from were book three Soar ends.
I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn’t keep her safe if she knew.
I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I’m away from her. But one day she’ll know, that every day spent away from her was hell.
Watching her move on.
Watching her change.
But it will all be worth it once she’s safe.
Even if she doesn’t know it, she is my Rapture.
I really have no idea what to say about this book, I absolutely loved books 1 & 2, I tolerated book 3 as it was detrimental to the story. But this one felt like a BIG let down. I don’t know if it was just that Xander stole my heart from the beginning and I was loyal to him, but I did not like Addie and Dante together. Not that there is anything wrong with Dante, I just felt that Xander and Addie were not given a true chance at happiness. My heart was completely and utterly destroyed for Xander, the devastation and heartache he experiences while watching his love with another man just broke me.
I found Addie to be very selfish and annoying in this book. She was all about talking about being lied to and not trusting people, but she kept a massive secret that could have destroyed everything that everyone was trying to fix. I can’t say much more than this cryptic spill as it will ruin the story for you. But I just did not like her in this one, again it could be that the fact I am #TeamXander 😉.
Rapture is book four and the conclusion in Sloane Murphy’s The Immortal Chronicles series. This book continues on from were book three Soar ends.
I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn’t keep her safe if she knew.
I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I’m away from her. But one day she’ll know, that every day spent away from her was hell.
Watching her move on.
Watching her change.
But it will all be worth it once she’s safe.
Even if she doesn’t know it, she is my Rapture.
I really have no idea what to say about this book, I absolutely loved books 1 & 2, I tolerated book 3 as it was detrimental to the story. But this one felt like a BIG let down. I don’t know if it was just that Xander stole my heart from the beginning and I was loyal to him, but I did not like Addie and Dante together. Not that there is anything wrong with Dante, I just felt that Xander and Addie were not given a true chance at happiness. My heart was completely and utterly destroyed for Xander, the devastation and heartache he experiences while watching his love with another man just broke me.
I found Addie to be very selfish and annoying in this book. She was all about talking about being lied to and not trusting people, but she kept a massive secret that could have destroyed everything that everyone was trying to fix. I can’t say much more than this cryptic spill as it will ruin the story for you. But I just did not like her in this one, again it could be that the fact I am #TeamXander 😉.
September 29, 2017
4 dark winged-soul bound-fate crushed stars
This is not a standalone. You need to read
book 1-3 in that series. I started with book 4 and was right in the middle of the story and hooked. Absolutely recommendable.
Addie went through the ceremony at the end of the third part and right after, her life turned upside down again. Her heart and her soul are forced to take some more strong hits. There is a small small small grate between joy and sorrow. And she has to make difficult decisions that might thread live and freedom of her and her beloved ones. Her mother shows her true feelings, her father shows his amount of strength, the fae show their fears, Addies friends show their honesty and Dante shows his unwavering loyalty. But in the end it might be an act of love that seals the deal.
I loved that story and enjoyed diving into it.
I did not read the first 3 books in that series but I could easily follow and could work out the main story and the relationships really fast. Without the promise to give a review to that book I would have stopped to read and started the whole series right before I was in chapter 2. Very amazing fantasy pnr story with an unpredictable end.
There were some thoughts and feelings that bounced back and forth over and over again where the story lost me a little. But in the end my heart bumped, jumped, sighed, cried... Albeit I already know the end, I will read that series from the start.
This is not a standalone. You need to read
book 1-3 in that series. I started with book 4 and was right in the middle of the story and hooked. Absolutely recommendable.
Addie went through the ceremony at the end of the third part and right after, her life turned upside down again. Her heart and her soul are forced to take some more strong hits. There is a small small small grate between joy and sorrow. And she has to make difficult decisions that might thread live and freedom of her and her beloved ones. Her mother shows her true feelings, her father shows his amount of strength, the fae show their fears, Addies friends show their honesty and Dante shows his unwavering loyalty. But in the end it might be an act of love that seals the deal.
I loved that story and enjoyed diving into it.
I did not read the first 3 books in that series but I could easily follow and could work out the main story and the relationships really fast. Without the promise to give a review to that book I would have stopped to read and started the whole series right before I was in chapter 2. Very amazing fantasy pnr story with an unpredictable end.
There were some thoughts and feelings that bounced back and forth over and over again where the story lost me a little. But in the end my heart bumped, jumped, sighed, cried... Albeit I already know the end, I will read that series from the start.
October 1, 2017
**Note: I was provided a free copy of this book for an honest review, and it does not affect my opinion in any way.
Summary:
"I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn’t keep her safe if she knew.
I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I’m away from her. But one day she’ll know, that every day spent away from her was hell.
Watching her move on.
Watching her change.
But it will all be worth it once she’s safe.
Even if she doesn’t know it, she is my Rapture."
When I finished this book, originally, I had no words. I still don't, honestly. Rapture is an incredible end to an amazing series, and I am so happy with the way things ended, ESPECIALLY with who Addie ends up with, and their sweet family. This book was well written, the characters likable and relatable, and I was attached to them. In the end, I felt actually proud of the person Addie grew to be, and I felt a little as if I was saying goodbye to a group of friends when I reached the epilogue.
I highly recommend this series to anyone that is looking for lots of love, adventure, and even a little chaos. I am so glad to have been given this opportunity to read and review this, and mostly, love the story and characters throughout the last year. Sloane, thank you for sharing this story with us! You have done an amazing job, and I'm so proud of you!
My rating: 5/5 stars
Summary:
"I never wanted to lie to her, but I knew I couldn’t keep her safe if she knew.
I hurt her, more than I ever wanted to and I have to live with that each day that I’m away from her. But one day she’ll know, that every day spent away from her was hell.
Watching her move on.
Watching her change.
But it will all be worth it once she’s safe.
Even if she doesn’t know it, she is my Rapture."
When I finished this book, originally, I had no words. I still don't, honestly. Rapture is an incredible end to an amazing series, and I am so happy with the way things ended, ESPECIALLY with who Addie ends up with, and their sweet family. This book was well written, the characters likable and relatable, and I was attached to them. In the end, I felt actually proud of the person Addie grew to be, and I felt a little as if I was saying goodbye to a group of friends when I reached the epilogue.
I highly recommend this series to anyone that is looking for lots of love, adventure, and even a little chaos. I am so glad to have been given this opportunity to read and review this, and mostly, love the story and characters throughout the last year. Sloane, thank you for sharing this story with us! You have done an amazing job, and I'm so proud of you!
My rating: 5/5 stars
March 4, 2021
Mixed feelings
This book did not have the HEA I was expecting nor hoping for. I do not understand why the author wrote the book as is. I am trying to wrap my head around it. I think the author should have let things be as they were because the upset the author caused in Addie's life did not make sense. The story would have been better if Addie did not have to make the choice that she did. I felt like it cheapens what love is supposed to be. It truly felt like she chose comfort and stability instead of love. To me, that ruined the series. It felt like there was no reason for this "upset" except to destroy a life that was starting to bloom. This upset could have been a great thing ,instead, as I stated before, it cheapens the entire series. The story of the capture and ruling of the "bad guy" should have been told. Instead it was a footnote making the ending feel rushed.
This book could have been great, instead it ended up as good. It was not a bad book. The premise of the book is interesting with a sorta dystopian world with fallen, vampires, werewolves, are and humans all existing together in the world with Addie being the center of change. I just like HEA in my romance books and although the ending is not horrible, it is not the HEA that makes my heart feel happy.
This book did not have the HEA I was expecting nor hoping for. I do not understand why the author wrote the book as is. I am trying to wrap my head around it. I think the author should have let things be as they were because the upset the author caused in Addie's life did not make sense. The story would have been better if Addie did not have to make the choice that she did. I felt like it cheapens what love is supposed to be. It truly felt like she chose comfort and stability instead of love. To me, that ruined the series. It felt like there was no reason for this "upset" except to destroy a life that was starting to bloom. This upset could have been a great thing ,instead, as I stated before, it cheapens the entire series. The story of the capture and ruling of the "bad guy" should have been told. Instead it was a footnote making the ending feel rushed.
This book could have been great, instead it ended up as good. It was not a bad book. The premise of the book is interesting with a sorta dystopian world with fallen, vampires, werewolves, are and humans all existing together in the world with Addie being the center of change. I just like HEA in my romance books and although the ending is not horrible, it is not the HEA that makes my heart feel happy.
November 16, 2017
HOLY WOW BATMAN! WHAT A RIDE The Immortal Chronicles has been! Before I get into more of the fan girl gushing, I just want to touch upon the amazing covers that have been on every cover with this one being EPIC! Okay, now that I got that out of my system, onto my crazy show. Rapture is the final installment, so it stands to reason that YOU MUST read Descent, Crash, & Soar before taking this one on! The brilliant Sloane Murphy took me a magical ride that will take me weeks if not months to come down from after this series. Like the other books, it was chalk full of tons of action, love, hot men, angst for days, secrets & betrayals, with the insane twists to round it all out. The usual cast of characters were present and accounted for, with a few new ones. I'm not really sure if I liked the ending or not, because Ms. Murphy kinda crushed me with her evil ways, but that's how I know it was worthy more than 5 stars, because I was so emotionally invested, that the book hangover/anger/broken heart may or may not need a support group now. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is a series that I will read over & over again, as it's tattooed on my heart forever. Anyway, I'm spent with emotions, so I'll just end with HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDING TO ALL!
January 13, 2024
This is the worst and most vapid of all four books. I want my time back lol.
So ultimately, she blew off the main love interest... Who came back from the friggin dead for her (though he wasn't the right choice for a forever-love because he was too controlling deciding he could always make better decisions than she did). It was never explained how or why he came back from the dead. He literally just said he thought he heard her at one point and that was it. He was back. He didn't know how. This is seriously bad writing, y'all.
Her mother went from being this woman who really loved her child and tried to hide her away to protect her... To suddenly an evil character with no explanation as to how that transition happened at all.
The "big bad" of the first two books actually stayed dead and all she really had to deal with was some snippy council members who imprisoned her.
Far too many of the relationships that were supposed to matter were not properly developed. And the plot holes were *painful* to navigate. I haven't read this author's other books, but I genuinely hope that they took many writing courses before pursuing other novels. Because after reading these four, I cannot fathom further torturing myself trudging through the drudgery of their pockmarked landscapes.
So ultimately, she blew off the main love interest... Who came back from the friggin dead for her (though he wasn't the right choice for a forever-love because he was too controlling deciding he could always make better decisions than she did). It was never explained how or why he came back from the dead. He literally just said he thought he heard her at one point and that was it. He was back. He didn't know how. This is seriously bad writing, y'all.
Her mother went from being this woman who really loved her child and tried to hide her away to protect her... To suddenly an evil character with no explanation as to how that transition happened at all.
The "big bad" of the first two books actually stayed dead and all she really had to deal with was some snippy council members who imprisoned her.
Far too many of the relationships that were supposed to matter were not properly developed. And the plot holes were *painful* to navigate. I haven't read this author's other books, but I genuinely hope that they took many writing courses before pursuing other novels. Because after reading these four, I cannot fathom further torturing myself trudging through the drudgery of their pockmarked landscapes.
October 5, 2017
The way Sloane Murphy writes takes you into a whole new magical world. This is the final book in a four book series and it was so worth the wait. I admit that I didn’t read this as fast as I could have because I knew once the book finished, there would be no more from Addie and her friends.
As is the usual in the series, it was packed with lots of action, love, sexy men and twists you just never saw coming. There were many times I held my breath! The way Sloane writes is easy to read, there is just no effort to enjoy her books. All the usual characters were in here, plus a few more and each and every character is likeable. I just love them all.
Did the book end the way I wanted it to? No it didn’t but that’s the beauty of this author, she allows you to “see” an ending and then completely crushes you; amazing the way she does that. The Immortal Chronicles is absolutely one of my favourite paranormal series of all times and I will be reading more of Sloane’s work.
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As is the usual in the series, it was packed with lots of action, love, sexy men and twists you just never saw coming. There were many times I held my breath! The way Sloane writes is easy to read, there is just no effort to enjoy her books. All the usual characters were in here, plus a few more and each and every character is likeable. I just love them all.
Did the book end the way I wanted it to? No it didn’t but that’s the beauty of this author, she allows you to “see” an ending and then completely crushes you; amazing the way she does that. The Immortal Chronicles is absolutely one of my favourite paranormal series of all times and I will be reading more of Sloane’s work.
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November 16, 2017
I read all books back to back and made it much easier to follow along. So this review will include a little from all the books. I have not read much YA Paranormal for awhile(not in that age bracket anymore) but this is definitely worth your time.
In book 4 Addie already knows it was her mother that had planned to take her down. Talking about bad parenting! However her father was great. Unfortunately some Fae's do not embrace what Addie is. They fear her. She is trying to do right by everyone she loves. However it is very hard to save everyone if she needed saving herself. There was one point I thought this was the end for her. However do not fret, her life unfolds at the end with all the people in her life by her side. There was a definite surprise how her life turns out. I didn't expect it. Since I was team Dante, that made it easier.
I am glad the ending was slightly different than most books I read. Not everything is picture perfect. And this book end like that.
I rate the series a 4.4 out of 5.
In book 4 Addie already knows it was her mother that had planned to take her down. Talking about bad parenting! However her father was great. Unfortunately some Fae's do not embrace what Addie is. They fear her. She is trying to do right by everyone she loves. However it is very hard to save everyone if she needed saving herself. There was one point I thought this was the end for her. However do not fret, her life unfolds at the end with all the people in her life by her side. There was a definite surprise how her life turns out. I didn't expect it. Since I was team Dante, that made it easier.
I am glad the ending was slightly different than most books I read. Not everything is picture perfect. And this book end like that.
I rate the series a 4.4 out of 5.
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