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The Price of Magic #4
An Echo Through The Veil
She will shatter the veil between life and death, bringing calamity, pestilence, blight.
The sorceress Ailbhe Ahriddin has cracked wide the gates of Death and loosed hell upon an unsuspecting world. Plague sweeps the land, and the dead begin to rise from their tombs.
Gwyn, still reeling from the fallout of her battle with the Scion Iahta, is the only one who can set things right – if she dares to harness the ancient power stirring inside her.
An emperor’s invitation leads Gwyn to the fabled kingdom of Shatse, whose mist-wreathed depths may hold the secret that will save them. But is she willing to pay the price the emperor demands?
With hope fading and reality beginning to unravel, Gwyn may need to go where even necromancers fear to tread – beyond the Sixth Circle of the Lurk, to the crumbling centre of Death itself.
An Echo Through the Veil is the heart-stopping penultimate instalment in Bonnie Wynne’s epic fantasy series, The Price of Magic.
The sorceress Ailbhe Ahriddin has cracked wide the gates of Death and loosed hell upon an unsuspecting world. Plague sweeps the land, and the dead begin to rise from their tombs.
Gwyn, still reeling from the fallout of her battle with the Scion Iahta, is the only one who can set things right – if she dares to harness the ancient power stirring inside her.
An emperor’s invitation leads Gwyn to the fabled kingdom of Shatse, whose mist-wreathed depths may hold the secret that will save them. But is she willing to pay the price the emperor demands?
With hope fading and reality beginning to unravel, Gwyn may need to go where even necromancers fear to tread – beyond the Sixth Circle of the Lurk, to the crumbling centre of Death itself.
An Echo Through the Veil is the heart-stopping penultimate instalment in Bonnie Wynne’s epic fantasy series, The Price of Magic.
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622 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2022
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August 3, 2022
I started reading this series when the third book came out. I really thought that I hated it. I thought that it was too confusing and left me with too many questions. But that's why I continued reading the series. It had this mysterious ancient history angle that reeled me in. I thought the third book was the end but nope. It's an unfinished quintet and all of the books end with cliffhangers. When I that found out that I had to wait for two more books, I was so mad. And I think that's why I thought I hated the series. I needed this mystery solved. I was, and still am, certifiably obsessed. When I first finished the 4th book, An Echo Through The Veil, I was still upset because I didn't think that it answered enough questions. But then I started picking the series apart. I spent this last week putting all of the pieces together. If you're familiar with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the Pepe Silvia conspiracy, that's me (still me). I even went to the author's website and joined the mailing list so I could get a download of the prequel novella, The Eighth Sorceress. That really helps me connect some dots and I hope my theories are validated in the fifth book.
July 30, 2022
Didn't Impress Me But It Did Depress Me
Very grim, filled with a lot of heaviness, death, malaise, gloom, and dark destruction from the very beginning.
The tone doesn't really begin to change to a somewhat, albeit barely discernable, pitch until well past 25% of the book, once you reach part 2. Even then, it stills gives off the presentiment of a world being surrounded by disaster, ruin, a murky somberness, with an overall impression of darkness.
One of the parts of the book, that absolutely made me disgusted was the negotiation for the exchange of a rather cryptic, undisclosed world saving object, offered up shortly after the 2nd part of the book begins.
Although it was so obvious it could possibly be presented as a concession for both parties as a remedy, I just couldn't imagine it going that direction.
To reduce Gwen, Yennevere, The Great Sorceress, to a weak, vulnerable,
half-witted imbecile, the author does indeed accomplish in a matter of a few pages, made me want to throw in the towel and quit reading.
The only reason I bothered picking the book back up was because I simply couldn't believe Wynne would allow the heroine to go down as such a pathetic, abysmal, weakling, and in such an antiquated manner!!
Even though Gwen is able to walk away from the deal, it's not even close to being 100% Gwen's heroism, decisions, or actions on her own part. It's more to the point she relies on others, mainly male, to advise her as to what to do.
To top it all of, this isn't even the final one. There's bound to be one more, at the very least, and possibly additional installments. Based upon past release history, we'll probably not see book 5, at the minimum, until March or April of 2023.
And one final issue that really burned me was her statement in her acknowledgements. It came across as if the pandemic was a joke and how she wrote another book during it, and than to lightly fluff it off, commenting how she threw in some plague, almost for good measure. Not funny or cool at all. Millions lost their life, and quite a few million more where affected by these losses. Some are still struggling with long-term effects we may not fully understand for years to come. As it stands now, we're still not out of the woods yet with this particular virus. Totally unprofessional to comment in the manner Wynne did:
"ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Oh look, I wrote another book during a global pandemic. This time, I couldn’t resist slipping in a little bit of plague, as a treat."
Very grim, filled with a lot of heaviness, death, malaise, gloom, and dark destruction from the very beginning.
The tone doesn't really begin to change to a somewhat, albeit barely discernable, pitch until well past 25% of the book, once you reach part 2. Even then, it stills gives off the presentiment of a world being surrounded by disaster, ruin, a murky somberness, with an overall impression of darkness.
One of the parts of the book, that absolutely made me disgusted was the negotiation for the exchange of a rather cryptic, undisclosed world saving object, offered up shortly after the 2nd part of the book begins.
Although it was so obvious it could possibly be presented as a concession for both parties as a remedy, I just couldn't imagine it going that direction.
To reduce Gwen, Yennevere, The Great Sorceress, to a weak, vulnerable,
half-witted imbecile, the author does indeed accomplish in a matter of a few pages, made me want to throw in the towel and quit reading.
The only reason I bothered picking the book back up was because I simply couldn't believe Wynne would allow the heroine to go down as such a pathetic, abysmal, weakling, and in such an antiquated manner!!
Even though Gwen is able to walk away from the deal, it's not even close to being 100% Gwen's heroism, decisions, or actions on her own part. It's more to the point she relies on others, mainly male, to advise her as to what to do.
To top it all of, this isn't even the final one. There's bound to be one more, at the very least, and possibly additional installments. Based upon past release history, we'll probably not see book 5, at the minimum, until March or April of 2023.
And one final issue that really burned me was her statement in her acknowledgements. It came across as if the pandemic was a joke and how she wrote another book during it, and than to lightly fluff it off, commenting how she threw in some plague, almost for good measure. Not funny or cool at all. Millions lost their life, and quite a few million more where affected by these losses. Some are still struggling with long-term effects we may not fully understand for years to come. As it stands now, we're still not out of the woods yet with this particular virus. Totally unprofessional to comment in the manner Wynne did:
"ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Oh look, I wrote another book during a global pandemic. This time, I couldn’t resist slipping in a little bit of plague, as a treat."
June 23, 2022
This series always reminds me of why I love the fantasy genre so much. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the writing in this series will completely consume you until you are finishing the book at 4 AM and asking yourself "where did the time go?". Every time I continue this series I know I need to either prepare to be sleep deprived or start reading as soon as I get up, both of which I have experienced thanks to the Price of Magic series.
If you've read my previous reviews then you will know that Gwyn has a special place in my heart and that didn't change in this installment. I could practically feel Gwyn's desperation, confusion, hurt, and defeat, which is a testament to the writing as it takes skill to force a reader to feel a main characters emotions so vividly. All of the characters continued to grow more dynamic and complex as we continued following their journey to stopping Ailbhe, and I really enjoy the fact that the side characters are more developed then most secondary characters in a fantasy novel. That is one aspect that makes this series stand out. The secret to a great novel is to create characters that are as varied and elaborate as a main character.
Not only are the characters intriguing, but also the plot itself. I love that Bonnie has created this giant scale of obstacles and trials, while also maintaining a reader's interest. The action and stillness in this series balance out to create this captivating story where readers are easily pulled through the narrative without feeling rushed or bored. Every action Gwyn and her team makes keeps readers on edge and wondering what will happen next. I will say that I was hoping for more romance as we were shot in the hearts in the last instalment, but I know that in the next book we will be fed!
All in all, I loved this installment and cannot wait to see what happens next! I highly recommend all fantasy lovers and lovers of badass females to pick up this series if you haven't already.
If you've read my previous reviews then you will know that Gwyn has a special place in my heart and that didn't change in this installment. I could practically feel Gwyn's desperation, confusion, hurt, and defeat, which is a testament to the writing as it takes skill to force a reader to feel a main characters emotions so vividly. All of the characters continued to grow more dynamic and complex as we continued following their journey to stopping Ailbhe, and I really enjoy the fact that the side characters are more developed then most secondary characters in a fantasy novel. That is one aspect that makes this series stand out. The secret to a great novel is to create characters that are as varied and elaborate as a main character.
Not only are the characters intriguing, but also the plot itself. I love that Bonnie has created this giant scale of obstacles and trials, while also maintaining a reader's interest. The action and stillness in this series balance out to create this captivating story where readers are easily pulled through the narrative without feeling rushed or bored. Every action Gwyn and her team makes keeps readers on edge and wondering what will happen next. I will say that I was hoping for more romance as we were shot in the hearts in the last instalment, but I know that in the next book we will be fed!
All in all, I loved this installment and cannot wait to see what happens next! I highly recommend all fantasy lovers and lovers of badass females to pick up this series if you haven't already.
June 12, 2022
The veil between the Lurk and the living world has been broken and demons are possessing the bodies of the dead and terrorising the living. To make matters worse, a deadly plague has broken out, and Gwen must put her quest to destroy the remaining scions on hold to restore the barrier and save the world from certain death.
The Price of Magic has become one of my favourite fantasy series, with each book being better than the last. The fourth in the series, An Echo Through the Veil, is no exception. I was thrilled to be back with Gwyn and her epic quest to stop Ailbhe Ahriddin and destroy the scions. However, some parts of this book got pretty bleak and depressing which I didn’t love – time skips forward and I did start to wonder if there was really a lot of point to Gwyn’s whole quest – but the high stakes and constant threat certainly stop things from ever getting even remotely boring.
The romantic element of previous books has also faded in this one, which probably added to the bleak atmosphere, but there is a new one emerging which was nice to see, even if I wasn’t wholly convinced by it. Hopefully this will be developed in the next instalment.
Overall, I was thoroughly captivated again by Gwyn’s story, but I’m hoping the next book will be a bit brighter!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The Price of Magic has become one of my favourite fantasy series, with each book being better than the last. The fourth in the series, An Echo Through the Veil, is no exception. I was thrilled to be back with Gwyn and her epic quest to stop Ailbhe Ahriddin and destroy the scions. However, some parts of this book got pretty bleak and depressing which I didn’t love – time skips forward and I did start to wonder if there was really a lot of point to Gwyn’s whole quest – but the high stakes and constant threat certainly stop things from ever getting even remotely boring.
The romantic element of previous books has also faded in this one, which probably added to the bleak atmosphere, but there is a new one emerging which was nice to see, even if I wasn’t wholly convinced by it. Hopefully this will be developed in the next instalment.
Overall, I was thoroughly captivated again by Gwyn’s story, but I’m hoping the next book will be a bit brighter!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
June 26, 2022
What a wild ride! This book was a real page-turner and nail-biter! Could not put it down, as I was desperate to read more. Every book in this series has been spectacular and Echo is no exception. I can't wait for the final instalment!
September 14, 2022
The books in The Price of Magic series so far have been consistently engaging, fast-paced, and packed with action, and An Echo Through the Veil matches its predecessors in all these areas. I loved seeing Gwyn’s travels in this book – whether she’s in the world of the living or the afterlife, the setting and their inhabitants are so well described, and I always find myself feeling transported with her. We meet some great side characters as we journey with Gwyn, and I feel like this not only makes the world feel full, but also helps us get to know Gwyn better (and for her to learn more about herself too). While the challenge after challenge faced by Gwyn could feel a bit relentless, I think the pace of this one felt well balanced by a little forced break in adventuring. This also gives us the opportunity to find out a bit more about who Gwyn is, and how she might spend her life if she wasn’t so busy saving the world – I appreciated the way this gave us a chance to catch our breath while also reminding us of the stakes of her quest.
One of my favourite things about each of the books in this series is the way that little snippets from elsewhere are dropped into the story here and there. This really works for me – I find it raises the tension even further and has me so keen to find out how everything will come together. This was used to absolute perfection in this book, and I absolutely can’t wait to see in book five (the finale!) what everything has been building too, and how it will be resolved.
If you’re an epic fantasy fan and haven’t picked up The Price of Magic series yet I definitely recommend checking it out!
One of my favourite things about each of the books in this series is the way that little snippets from elsewhere are dropped into the story here and there. This really works for me – I find it raises the tension even further and has me so keen to find out how everything will come together. This was used to absolute perfection in this book, and I absolutely can’t wait to see in book five (the finale!) what everything has been building too, and how it will be resolved.
If you’re an epic fantasy fan and haven’t picked up The Price of Magic series yet I definitely recommend checking it out!
July 4, 2022
The adventure continues...
I picked the first book in this series up on a whim, and given the great reviews decided to read it. I am so pleased I dd. Four books in, and the story keeps getting better. The main characters are strong, likeable with storylines that twist and are multi-layered.
I picked the first book in this series up on a whim, and given the great reviews decided to read it. I am so pleased I dd. Four books in, and the story keeps getting better. The main characters are strong, likeable with storylines that twist and are multi-layered.
July 17, 2022
‘She will shatter the veil between life and death, bringing calamity, pestilence, blight.’
March 23, 2023
When will she NOT be betrayed
And when will she plan on it to make her plans? This is the fourth book already. Just once, I want her to be the tricky one.
And when will she plan on it to make her plans? This is the fourth book already. Just once, I want her to be the tricky one.
March 17, 2024
Best book in the series (including book 5)
April 3, 2024
1. severine would NEVER abandon gwyn while she goes on a mission to the lurk so wtf
2. alcide <3<3<3<3<3
3. enoch?????? my son???????
4. alcide
2. alcide <3<3<3<3<3
3. enoch?????? my son???????
4. alcide
November 17, 2024
In Bonnie Wynne we trust🙏🏽🙏🏽 I wish she had 6372 book series. Gwyn is my pookie🥹🫶🏻
November 9, 2025
Honestly. I really like the idea of these books, and I keep hoping I’m going to love them. Instead, I just find them so bland. All of the characters feel like shells with names and zero personality. The literal dead are rising, and there should be so much more urgency, but these people are just dilly dallying, taking their sweet time.
Gwyn is still just whining about her magic and how much harder her life is than anyone else's but now we have the added nonsense of her heart break with Lucien and her “developing” feelings for Alcide.
I want to love this, I really, truly do. This story is absolutely THERE. I just can’t get on board with the execution.
Gwyn is still just whining about her magic and how much harder her life is than anyone else's but now we have the added nonsense of her heart break with Lucien and her “developing” feelings for Alcide.
I want to love this, I really, truly do. This story is absolutely THERE. I just can’t get on board with the execution.
March 24, 2023
My only complaint is that I thought this would be the final book in the series - nope! Another cliffhanger ending. Plot moved a bit slow at times, but was satisfying overall. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
July 4, 2022
Ugh this one was so good and explains so much but also not enough. More detailed review incoming.
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