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Ellinor #3
Symbiotech
Ellinor is done—running and hiding.
Cosmin has made it violently clear that wherever Ellinor and Kai go, he will find them. He will gladly make their families suffer until Ellinor returns what she stole from him. But Ellinor cannot, and will not relinquish Fiss; not to those who would bind and shackle him to serve their greedy agenda, not to anyone.
Even with her magic returned, and with Fiss, Kai, and Jelani to help, they are still no match for Cosmin. A point made agonizingly clear when Ellinor and her friends tangle with an old foe. Without more power, Ellinor has little hope of saving her family before there is nothing left to save. But learning how to harness her upgraded magic gets complicated by new distractions. Distractions in the guise of feelings Ellinor would never have thought possible for her again, if it weren’t for the charming Jelani and her growing attachment to him in return.
Allies are in short supply, and any help will come with a price, but that won’t stop Ellinor from returning to Euria. She will face Cosmin von Brandt and save her family, or die trying.
Cosmin has made it violently clear that wherever Ellinor and Kai go, he will find them. He will gladly make their families suffer until Ellinor returns what she stole from him. But Ellinor cannot, and will not relinquish Fiss; not to those who would bind and shackle him to serve their greedy agenda, not to anyone.
Even with her magic returned, and with Fiss, Kai, and Jelani to help, they are still no match for Cosmin. A point made agonizingly clear when Ellinor and her friends tangle with an old foe. Without more power, Ellinor has little hope of saving her family before there is nothing left to save. But learning how to harness her upgraded magic gets complicated by new distractions. Distractions in the guise of feelings Ellinor would never have thought possible for her again, if it weren’t for the charming Jelani and her growing attachment to him in return.
Allies are in short supply, and any help will come with a price, but that won’t stop Ellinor from returning to Euria. She will face Cosmin von Brandt and save her family, or die trying.
- GenresCyberpunk
527 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2022
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C.E. Clayton
14 books276 followersC. E. Clayton is the author of young adult fantasy series, “The Monster of Selkirk”, the creator of the award winning cyberpunk Eerden Novels, and her horror short stories have appeared in anthologies across the country. By signing up for her newsletter, you'll immediately get a free novella set in the Eerden universe! She'd also be thrilled if you followed her on Instagram and liked her bookish and pet photos, and Amazon where you can get updates on her new releases. When she’s not writing you can find her treating her fur-babies like humans, constantly drinking tea, and trying to convince her husband to go to more concerts. And reading. She does read quite a bit.
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November 18, 2022
“You sure you can handle me, Creature Breaker?”
The stakes are high; the tension is at its all time peak! This sequel brings the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion for Ellinor and co. Even though it isn’t exactly the end of Ellinor and Jelani’s story I’m still a little sad that we won’t be seeing them again for a while. :’)
Love this series and I’m so glad I was able to read an early copy of Symbiotech!
The stakes are high; the tension is at its all time peak! This sequel brings the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion for Ellinor and co. Even though it isn’t exactly the end of Ellinor and Jelani’s story I’m still a little sad that we won’t be seeing them again for a while. :’)
Love this series and I’m so glad I was able to read an early copy of Symbiotech!
November 29, 2022
This is a beast of a book but all of it was necessary to wrap up the story. I'm looking forward to more from this world, because now I really feel like I understand how the magic and tech work together now that Ellinor has accepted both in her life and learned how to use it properly.
All of the characters are fantastic and there are a lot to attempt to choose a favorite. I haven't been able to yet.
This book will give you every feeling, so be ready with a box of tissues, a glass of water to cool down after the spice, and a nearby pillow to safely catch your book or kindle when you've angrily thrown it across the room.
All of the characters are fantastic and there are a lot to attempt to choose a favorite. I haven't been able to yet.
This book will give you every feeling, so be ready with a box of tissues, a glass of water to cool down after the spice, and a nearby pillow to safely catch your book or kindle when you've angrily thrown it across the room.
December 28, 2022
It just seems like the band cannot catch a break. No matter how far they run or how well they hide, their nemesis always manages to catch up with them. This time, the relentless Cosmin is holding Kai’s mother and Ellinor’s parents hostage. All it would take to secure their release is the delivery of the precious Fiss, an incredibly powerful magical creature that shares a unique bond with Ellinor. Bent on securing the release of the hostages and hopefully putting a permanent end to the feud with Cosmin, Ellinor, Kai, Jelani, Izza, Oihana and Fiss set out on a dangerous mission with plenty of twists and turns.
Author C.E. Clayton returns with Symbiotech, the third book in the epic Ellinor series and boy does it deliver the trademark thrills of the Ellinor Rask-focused stories in truckloads! Action-packed, pulsating, and gripping, this chunky fantasy novel delights from start to finish.
Although Symbiotech is a long read, you would likely not mind as it’s a real page-turner that unravels in a world filled with alluring magic and exciting tech. It also helps that Clayton sets the stakes high early on and teases what to expect throughout the journey right out of the gate.
Clayton’s writing is sharp and has gotten better over the series. She knows how to build anticipation where necessary, and where she has to, she drops a shocker out of nowhere that produces that priceless jarring effect only great writing can generate. Throw in the emotional rollercoaster she effortlessly takes you on and you would be right to describe Symbiotech as a genuinely immersive experience. The writing style is straightforward and descriptive, nothing superfluous or extravagant. Instead, Clayton is precise and detailed, ensuring she paints as vivid a picture as possible. She also ensures that each character’s unique voice shines through, which makes them memorable and hard to say bye to. The world development is also impressive. It’s compelling and supports the story in a way that delivers an intriguing and cohesive narrative.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Symbiotech, and I’m grateful that Clayton served a full-course meal with the concluding part of the trilogy. Long time fans of this epic science fiction series will come away feeling satisfied.
Author C.E. Clayton returns with Symbiotech, the third book in the epic Ellinor series and boy does it deliver the trademark thrills of the Ellinor Rask-focused stories in truckloads! Action-packed, pulsating, and gripping, this chunky fantasy novel delights from start to finish.
Although Symbiotech is a long read, you would likely not mind as it’s a real page-turner that unravels in a world filled with alluring magic and exciting tech. It also helps that Clayton sets the stakes high early on and teases what to expect throughout the journey right out of the gate.
Clayton’s writing is sharp and has gotten better over the series. She knows how to build anticipation where necessary, and where she has to, she drops a shocker out of nowhere that produces that priceless jarring effect only great writing can generate. Throw in the emotional rollercoaster she effortlessly takes you on and you would be right to describe Symbiotech as a genuinely immersive experience. The writing style is straightforward and descriptive, nothing superfluous or extravagant. Instead, Clayton is precise and detailed, ensuring she paints as vivid a picture as possible. She also ensures that each character’s unique voice shines through, which makes them memorable and hard to say bye to. The world development is also impressive. It’s compelling and supports the story in a way that delivers an intriguing and cohesive narrative.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Symbiotech, and I’m grateful that Clayton served a full-course meal with the concluding part of the trilogy. Long time fans of this epic science fiction series will come away feeling satisfied.
January 14, 2023
My Thoughts:
This is the 3rd book in this series and it’s a big one with 527 which usually scares me Little but after reading it I felt it was necessary to wrap up this whole story and it was worth it, it didn’t disappoint. When reading this book I was full of emotions it has romance, action, ups and downs, and all in a fascinating world which hopefully there will be more about.
This is the 3rd book in this series and it’s a big one with 527 which usually scares me Little but after reading it I felt it was necessary to wrap up this whole story and it was worth it, it didn’t disappoint. When reading this book I was full of emotions it has romance, action, ups and downs, and all in a fascinating world which hopefully there will be more about.
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January 8, 2023The cover of this books screams sci-fi and is perfect for the book. This is the 3rd book in a trilogy but the ending teases that there is a other section of the story. Perhaps a new series? Without reading the first two books I can’t say if the trilogy is wrapped up. My favorite part of the book was the chapter titles. They are funny and unique. I also loved the reference map at the beginning of the book and how the author included a pronunciation guide for names and places. I always struggle with knowing how to say different names so this was very helpful. While this is not a light or quick read at just over 500 pages, it is a great sci-fi read.
December 31, 2024
This series is a work of art. A true sci-fi fantasy trilogy with epic world building, endless plot lines and twists and turns, and characters that you fall absolutely in love with. I am shocked by the lack of reviews on Goodreads, and hope that doesn't mirror the actual reader base of these novels, because they deserve endless praise.
After nothing going right for them ever, I'm glad our little group got to have their happily ever after. This was a beast of a book to close out the trilogy with, but honestly I felt like every single page was needed and I wouldn't have cut out a single story line. I will forever love Fiss, what a unique character.
After nothing going right for them ever, I'm glad our little group got to have their happily ever after. This was a beast of a book to close out the trilogy with, but honestly I felt like every single page was needed and I wouldn't have cut out a single story line. I will forever love Fiss, what a unique character.
February 25, 2023
Ellinor continues to be a force to reckon with in this series! With the lives of those she loves on the line, she will stop at nothing to seek revenge and to protect. The magic and world building continued to grow throughout this book and was completely immersive. Marrow sounded quite creepy and sinister. The found family that Ellinor has is the sweetest and I enjoyed reading about and rooting for them all! Thank you to C.E. Clayton and Kate Rock Book Tours for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!
August 2, 2023
3 stars-
The Ellinor series remain pretty steady to me as I read it. I feel like nothing, in particular, stood out. I had a good time following the characters around and could appreciate - for the most part- the world-building, but something was missing for this series to have been great for me.
The Ellinor series remain pretty steady to me as I read it. I feel like nothing, in particular, stood out. I had a good time following the characters around and could appreciate - for the most part- the world-building, but something was missing for this series to have been great for me.
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