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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Book Review: Fall of Thrones and Thorns (Elementals: The Threats of Sky and Sea #3) by Jennifer Ellision




Fall of Thrones and Thorns 

(Elementals: The Threats of Sky and Sea #3) 
by Jennifer Ellision 

Published September 27th 2016
By Author Self Pub
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Summary
War hurtles in, a typhoon over the sea.

After Bree’s life was torn apart, Nereidium had represented a haven to her. A place that—if she could save it—was beyond the King’s reach.

And, at last, she’s arrived upon its shores. But things in Nereidium are not what they should be.

The land is plagued by a rash of mysterious earthquakes, the likes of which it’s never known. The governors are distracted by old traditions, while Bree and her friends grapple with changing identities and the sense that the longer they wait to take action… the greater the danger from Egria grows.

Bree is tired of living under the shadow of King Langdon’s power. And she’s tired of waiting for him to be the first to act.

In this final chapter of the Threats of Sky and Sea series, it all comes down to Nereidium or Egria. To Bree or the King. It’s kill… or be killed.

And not everyone will escape the battle unscathed.




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Power Must Be Respected 

3 years since I have been in Egria boy have I missed it! I can say with so much excitement... it has been so nice to visit again and watch these beloved characters fulfill their destinies. Each character has come a long way in their development. Everyone has lost much but through their defeats they will find the strength to overcome fears doubts and tyrants. They do so stronger than before! I did not want to put this read down and thus devoured it rather quickly. Finally, the truth is out there, all of it, no more secrets! Worry not the group is all the stronger for it!

The Story,
everyone knows who and what Bree is. Although it is what's best this truth shakes everyone to the core. Bree's closest friends are in a confused state not knowing what to think of the situation. This wonderful band of misfit rebels have made it to the shores of Nereidium after so long a home is found and thus an ally in the war. In shock, of revelations…Bree’s friends remain at arms length but as soon as Bree discovers the higher powers at hand she will do what is necessary to ensure everyone plays their very important part. Because if anything goes wrong it could mean certain doom to everyone involved.

The Characters,
Bree oh man do I love her she is awesome and strong and she possesses a wonderful heart.These are the attributes that attract those that would wish her harm. I wish we got more back story into why her and if there were tools to measure once before. Rick aka Caden i loved this guy even though he seemed lukewarm at times I was happy to know his heart will always belong with Bree. This wasn’t a very romance filled read Bree and Caden have their moments that let us know they care deeply for one and other but that has never been the focus. There is a possible apocalypse on the horizon these rebels must do everything they can to protect the innocents that would be destroyed.

The End,
If you haven’t read this series then you positively should Bree is a character that is very relatable and she will make an impression on you.There is a moment of growth and exploration that will play a key roll in making her aware of the big bad that looms around her. Seeing her come into her own was positively wonderful. We get to see her full power and this girl can flex! I can say with 100% certainty that because of all the suffering a large price must be paid to restore order. Everyone answers the call without disappointment and they come together to do what must be done.



My Rating

4.5 Fun, Exciting, Mysterious Joyful ending filled stars!








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About The Author

Jennifer Ellision was born and raised in South Florida and lives in perpetual fear of temperatures below 60F. She spent a great deal of her childhood staying up past her bedtime with a book and a flashlight. When she couldn't find the stories she wanted to read, she started writing them. She has an OTP, loves character analysis, and is a master of the fangirl flail, with a particular soft spot for fanfiction. She frequently bursts into song (and they are often of a Disney persuasion). Sailor Moon is one of her favorite things on this planet.

Threats of Sky and Sea is her first novel.


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Monday, April 10, 2017

Book Review: The Blood of the Hydra Elementals #2 By Michelle Madow




The Blood of the Hydra
Elementals #2

By

Michelle Madow
Published April 18, 2016

By Dreamscape Publishing


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Summary

A demigod who can kill with a touch. It's an ability that must be kept secret from everyone, even from those trusted most. 

Finding out that her new school had her in a special homeroom for witches was strange enough, but now Nicole must face the realization that she has the rare power to kill with just a touch. It’s a secret she needs to keep not only from the Head Elders, but from the super-sexy witch Blake, who she’s had undeniable chemistry with even before he broke up with his long-term girlfriend, the vengeful witch Danielle. 

Now Nicole and the four others gifted with powers over the elements, including Blake and Danielle, must stop a series of monsters that they previously believed to be dead from rising once again and destroying the mortal world. Three magical items are needed, including the blood of the slain hydra – ingredients that they must journey to the dangerous, mystical islands in Greece to retrieve. 

The monsters they face on this journey will be more threatening than anything they’ve encountered yet. But with the fate of the world on their shoulders, it’s up to the Elementals to return home victorious. Will they find the ingredients they need? Can Nicole and her friends pull off this mission while the tension between her, Blake, and Danielle threatens to ruin everything? And how long will it be until Nicole is forced to use her ability to kill in front of everyone, revealing the true darkness of her powers? 

Find out in The Blood of the Hydra, and join the Elementals on their next journey in their quest to save the world – or die trying. 




Authenticity is Always Worth the Risk

I’ve mentioned in my recent reviews my year long hiatus. Having said that I am so sad I wasn’t able to keep up with the release of these books. Looking back at the first installment I remembered I needed more growth from Nicole. I will say she did a bit but her character still felt insecure at times. Having said that I have seen some growth so I’m hoping for even more in the coming books! Let’s discuss the elephant in the room. THAT COVER! “Now Entering Swoon City” Yow-ZA whoever the designer is they’re magic! Kudos it is a perfect design and fit to this read.

The Story, The Blood of the Hydra picks up very shortly after The Prophecy of Shadows. The elementals are gearing up for battle and training every day. They know the portal to Kerberos where Titans and magical misfits on the wrong side of the war have been held is thinning and immortal beings are slipping out. I enjoyed this read it reminded me of the Percy Jackson books. This is definitely young adult with all of the teenage insecurities. There’s the mean girl, cool guy, smart girl, nerdy guy and the one who has bits of every category at the center woven into a wonderful tale that relates to our beloved Olympians with missions and adventures ahead. I really enjoyed the modern spin of classic stories I wonder what lies in store for this motley crew.

The Characters, I really wanted growth and an explosion of character. I think it will be a “building up” bit by bit sort of thing. I am happy to say that Nicole experienced some growth and I’m looking forward to seeing more. I was happy that although she is very into Blake she didn’t lose sight of what was most important and that is keeping the team together. The world is in grave danger so teenage love drama thankfully takes a back seat. The tension between these two is very much in the air and soon Nicole realizes she is doing everyone an injustice by hiding her feelings. The other characters are supportive and I enjoy the interaction but it’s quite clear that Nicole is our main gal.

The End, smart I liked that Nicole finally came clean and the result was genius on the author’s part and also the characters. Their pressing mission is now complete thanks to Nicole and her connection to Apollo. More needs to be revealed and I’m looking forward to seeing what the book of shadows has to say. The ending was good because there was plenty of resolution but the ending was excellent because it reveals what I hope becomes a major conflict a little later. The author did a great job of modernizing some very treasured tales. There was a great blend of humor and action that kept me turning the pages. I hope everyone is able to seal the portal without a major character dying that is always a major bummer.  

My Rating
4.0 Because it was good the characters, story, concepts, problems, resolutions and I enjoyed the read… filled stars.











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About Michelle Madow


Michelle Madow grew up in Baltimore, graduated Rollins College in Orlando, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida. She wrote her first book in her junior year of college, and has been writing novels since. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has toured across America to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship. 








Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Book Spotlight: The Hands of Time (Elementals#5) by Michelle Madow


The Hands of Time
Elementals, #5
by Michelle Madow

Release Date:
November 25th, 2016

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Synopsis:

Time is running out. War will be waged. Sacrifices will be made. 

Months ago, Nicole Cassidy’s life was turned upside-down when she discovered that she was a witch descended from the Greek gods. She and the four other witches gifted with elemental powers fought all over the world—and in another dimension—to battle the supporters of the Titans and fight for the people they love. 

Now the Elementals must stop Typhon—the most dangerous monster in the world—from rising, and seal the portal to the dangerous prison world of Kerberos. But they won’t be able to do that without facing their hardest decision yet… a sacrifice so great that it may be one they’re not willing to make. 

Get ready for the stunning, action-packed conclusion to the bestselling Elementals series, with twists and turns that you’ll never see coming!



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My Review of The Prophecy of Shadows 
My Review of The Blood of the Hydra 
My Review of The Head of Medusa
My Review of The Portal to Kerberos






My Thoughts:


The Elementals series has been such a fun and exciting adventure.  I love how fast-paced these stories are.  Reading them is effortless, and the perfect remedy when you need to escape into a light-hearted, and interesting read.  This last week has been a difficult week for me, and this story was the perfect gift to get my mind off of all that I've been going through.  When a book can get your mind off life's challenges, you know that it's a great story!

I was sad to say goodbye to the Elementals, but looking forward to seeing how everything would end.  In this last segment, The Hands of Time, primordial deity, Chronos has rewound time.  The Elementals have one week before the powerful titan, Typhon, rises and destroys the world.  They must be prepared to destroy him, and seal off the portal to Kerberos, a prison world that holds some of the most evil creatures.

As I traveled with the Elementals on their adventure, I felt like I was preparing for battle right beside them.  I was hopeful and in awe as they interacted with Ares, Aphrodite, Athena, Hades, and my very favorite of all, Persephone!  I felt like I was beside them as they conducted research in the New Alexandrian Library, negotiated help from Helios' solar dragons, traveled to the underworld, consulted with the oracle, and faced the toughest decision that they have ever had to make. 

It was a great adventure!  I loved the ending, and even though sacrifices were made, Ms. Madow still left us with hope, despite a wonderfully bittersweet ending.  There was a little more romance in this final segment, which I was very grateful for.  It was in no one the central focus of the story, but complimented the rest of the plot beautifully.  It made me even more invested in Nicole and Blake getting their happily ever after.  If you enjoy Greek Mythology, and fast-paced young adult fantasy, the Elementals series is a great choice!

My Rating:

I give, The Hands of Time, by Michelle Madow, 4.5 Adventurous, Fun, Entertaining, and Magical Stars!!! 







About the Author:


Michelle Madow writes fast-paced YA (young adult) fiction that will leave you turning the pages wanting more! 

She grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, traveling, pizza, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle went on a cross-country road trip from Florida to California and back to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship. 

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

Book Review: The Portal to Kerberos (Elementals #4) by Michelle Madow



The Portal to Kerberos 
Elementals #4

By: 
Michelle Madow 

Genre: 
Young Adult Fantasy 

Release Date: September 20, 2016 

Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing  

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Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance, Elementals 4: The Portal to Kerberos, is the latest installment in Michelle Madow’s exciting Elementals series. Follow Nicole and her fellow Elementals as they journey to a new and dangerous world to save one of their own, battling monsters and trying to keep their sanity in a prison dimension designed to make them lose their minds. 

Synopsis

She will venture into hell to save the one she loves. 

After being betrayed by one of their own, Nicole watches helplessly as Blake is snatched into the prison world of Kerberos—along with Medusa’s head, which is the one item they need to stop the Titans from rising again. Now Nicole and the other Elementals must enter the portal, find Blake, and bring him and Medusa’s head back to Earth before the deadly monster Typhon returns and wreaks havoc on the world. But there’s one catch—their elemental powers don’t work in Kerberos. In a dimension designed to make those within it lose touch with reality, and that's filled with dangerous creatures who want to stop them from completing their task, will they make it out alive? 

In this penultimate book of Nicole’s story, join the Elementals as they journey through hell to save the world… before it’s too late. 


My Thoughts


Ms. Madow offers up more exhilarating entertainment, as the Elementals Series continues.  With crazy twists and turns, there is never a dull moment in this saga.  I enjoyed being on this dangerous journey with Nicole, Danielle, and Chris.  In this segment, the primordial deity of darkness, Erebus, is introduced. 

Erebus will guide Nicole, Danielle and Chris through Kerberos, a dangerous, and pain-inducing world.  While he can guide them, he cannot directly help the Elementals.  Thankfully, Greek God, Apollo, (Nicole's dad,) has gifted the group with magical weaponry.  They must retrieve Medusa's head, and rescue Blake from Demigod Ethan, who betrayed the group.

As the Elementals begin their long trek into Kerberos, they will constantly be challenged and put in danger's path.  As they travel the Badlands, Whispering Forest, River of Dreams, River of Blood, Jungle, and Mountaintop, how will they survive a world where they have been stripped of their Elemental powers?

It was exciting being on this tumultuous journey.  I liked getting to know Erebus, and loved watching the connection that formed between Danielle and him.  I would love to see these two end up together.  He bent the rules a few times, and I have no doubt that she was the reason!  My heart hurt for both Nicole and Chris, who had to undertake this terrifying expedition without their significant others; Blake and Kate.  Not to mention the fact that as a reader, I missed them too!

Ms. Madow is doing a great job of enhancing my love of Greek Mythology.  I loved learning about the Titans and Olympians; as well as reading about Primordial Deities, Trolls,  Merpeople, The Nemean Lion, Centaurs, Dragons, and other magical creatures.  The Elementals Series is so much fun and I recommend it to readers that enjoy reading Greek Mythology.

The Portal to Kerberos ended with a bang!  I can't wait to read the next segment in the series, The Hands of Time.  The Elementals have just been sent by Primordial Diety, Chronos, into the past, and I'm excited to see what happens next!

My Rating:

I give, The Portal to Kerberos, Elementals #4, by Michelle Madow, 4 Entertaining, Adrenaline-Infused, Dangerous and Magical Journey Filled Stars!  




About the Author

Michelle Madow writes fast-paced YA (young adult) fiction that will leave you turning the pages wanting more! 



She grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, traveling, pizza, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle went on a cross-country road trip from Florida to California and back to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship. 

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

Cover Reveal : The Hands of Time (Elementals, #5) by Michelle Madow


The Hands of Time
Elementals, #5
by Michelle Madow

Release Date:
November 25th, 2016

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Genres:
Young Adult
Fantasy

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Synopsis:

Time is running out. War will be waged. Sacrifices will be made. 

Months ago, Nicole Cassidy’s life was turned upside-down when she discovered that she was a witch descended from the Greek gods. She and the four other witches gifted with elemental powers fought all over the world—and in another dimension—to battle the supporters of the Titans and fight for the people they love. 

Now the Elementals must stop Typhon—the most dangerous monster in the world—from rising, and seal the portal to the dangerous prison world of Kerberos. But they won’t be able to do that without facing their hardest decision yet… a sacrifice so great that it may be one they’re not willing to make. 

Get ready for the stunning, action-packed conclusion to the bestselling Elementals series, with twists and turns that you’ll never see coming!


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About the Author:


Michelle Madow writes fast-paced YA (young adult) fiction that will leave you turning the pages wanting more! 

She grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, traveling, pizza, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle went on a cross-country road trip from Florida to California and back to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship. 

To get new release alerts, special offers, and exclusive content from Michelle, CLICK HERE and subscribe to her newsletter!