Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 978-1-84149-803-4
Pages: 442
Series: Otherworld #13
Type: Adult Urban Fantasy
Source: Purchased
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The Otherworld is perched on the brink of war. The Supernatural Liberation
Movement are poised to reveal the existence of supernaturals to the rest of the
world in a bloody display of power, utilizing a deadly virus in hopes of
controlling those in positions of power. Savannah Levine is forced to make a
stand and lead a group to stop the revelations. Now Elena and Clay, Paige and
Lucas, Jeremy and Jaime, Hope, Eve and more must stand with Savannah and Adam to
protect their world.
This is the final book in the Otherworld series
(which started with Bitten)
and is the concluding part of a trilogy within the main series that began with Waking the Witch and Spell Bound. This isn't the absolute end of the series as the author plans to
release short stories, but it is the end for now. If you are a new reader I'd
encourage you to start at the beginning of the series as this is a conclusion of
all the previous books.
Once again Savannah is the narrator although I
was thrilled to see chapters from the perspectives of past narrators (Elena,
Paige, Eve, Jaime and Hope all have a turn) as not only was it a way of saying
goodbye to their characters, it also furthered the storyline. Savannah is still
pretty much without her powers but she is learning that wasn't her only strength
and is fighting back. Her relationship with Adam finally moves into romance
territory, although the sheer amount of action in the storyline means that the
romance is in the background.
The storyline is fast paced and densely
plotted, packed with twists and turns that leave you breathless. The author
manages to pick up all sorts of storylines from the previous books and novellas
and uses them to create an action-packed deliciously detailed plot. Even
storylines I thought were over (Lucas's role in the Cabal, Jaz's imprisonment,
Adele's baby, Savannah's relationship with the Nasts) are picked up and
developed further. The relationships between the characters are also developed
further, with Lucas struggling with Adam's feeling for Savannnah and Karl
finally accepting his role in the Pack.
The ending is perfect but hard to
discuss without spoilers. All I can say is that each character ends up with
something that makes them incredibly happy but thought they could never have.
There is a final note included at the end from Kelley Armstrong that explains
why she chose to end the book (and series) in this way and I fully agree with
her. This is a beautiful, if bittersweet, conclusion to one of my favourite
series.
There is also a bonus short story included called "From Russia,
with Love" featuring Elena. Basically it is a brief story that shows how she
takes on the Alpha role and for me it's inclusion in this edition was brilliant.
Before I read the final three books, I felt the series should end as it began
with Elena as the narrator. I loved how the series was concluded but this is
really the icing on top as it brings Elena full circle and gives the conclusion
I was hoping for.
All in all this was a brilliant end to an outstanding
series.
Plot: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment:
10/10
Cover: 9/10
Overall: 49/50
Monday, 17 September 2012
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Lovely review. The series sounds really good, I read KA's short story on the Otherworld in the short story anthology Enthralled and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI adore the whole series. Bitten was one of the first urban fantasy books I read, and I love that KA's adult and young adult books are all outstanding. Thanks for stopping by!
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