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Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: Novemebr 20, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, gore, missing nobles, cliffhangers)
Publisher: DevilDogPress
Pages: 298
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Synopsis: After fleeing Theda, all Tallis wants is to return to Selkirk. But the bounty on her—and her friends’—heads means she needs reinforcements before attempting to return. Following the advice of Seneschal Isabetta, Tallis, Tomas, Rosslyn, and Colben set sail for Arcadia.
Once there, they discover they won’t be able to achieve their goals without becoming members of Arcadian society—which means competing through battle, often to the death. But if the fighters don’t kill Tallis, the complex political machinations of the nobility might, for only they can give Tallis what she needs.
Not all their exploits on the road to achieving their goals are as simple as survival, however, especially as a missing child pulls them away from their tasks and duties. But when they encounter an elder elf searching for his son, Tallis is set on the irreversible path of seeking the facts regarding half-elves and their bloody history. She must delve into their shared history beyond the prophecy, and what those truths could mean for her and Tomas’s future.
Review: Again, another amazing book from C.E. Clayton! The adventures continue with Tallis and we’re in a new world. I loved the world building of this one and I felt that the mystery of Tallis is slowly unraveling. I liked that this book was a tad different than the previous one, we’re still left with a mystery at the end. This gives the book time to flesh out everything that’s happening and it’s A LOT. I also loved that the author included a LGBT relationship. The writing was as great as the other books and I can’t wait for the next one.
However, I do feel that this book is slower paced than the others and it unnerves me a bit to read it. I’m wondering if there’s a huge reveal that will happen in book 5 and I’m interested in seeing how this huge mystery comes to rest. But, just to be clear, it does end on a cliffhanger, so you might want to read this with book 5 if you’re not a fan of cliffhangers.
Verdict: Loved this book as always!
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: Novemebr 20, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, gore, missing nobles, cliffhangers)
Publisher: DevilDogPress
Pages: 298
Amazon Link
Synopsis: After fleeing Theda, all Tallis wants is to return to Selkirk. But the bounty on her—and her friends’—heads means she needs reinforcements before attempting to return. Following the advice of Seneschal Isabetta, Tallis, Tomas, Rosslyn, and Colben set sail for Arcadia.
Once there, they discover they won’t be able to achieve their goals without becoming members of Arcadian society—which means competing through battle, often to the death. But if the fighters don’t kill Tallis, the complex political machinations of the nobility might, for only they can give Tallis what she needs.
Not all their exploits on the road to achieving their goals are as simple as survival, however, especially as a missing child pulls them away from their tasks and duties. But when they encounter an elder elf searching for his son, Tallis is set on the irreversible path of seeking the facts regarding half-elves and their bloody history. She must delve into their shared history beyond the prophecy, and what those truths could mean for her and Tomas’s future.
Review: Again, another amazing book from C.E. Clayton! The adventures continue with Tallis and we’re in a new world. I loved the world building of this one and I felt that the mystery of Tallis is slowly unraveling. I liked that this book was a tad different than the previous one, we’re still left with a mystery at the end. This gives the book time to flesh out everything that’s happening and it’s A LOT. I also loved that the author included a LGBT relationship. The writing was as great as the other books and I can’t wait for the next one.
However, I do feel that this book is slower paced than the others and it unnerves me a bit to read it. I’m wondering if there’s a huge reveal that will happen in book 5 and I’m interested in seeing how this huge mystery comes to rest. But, just to be clear, it does end on a cliffhanger, so you might want to read this with book 5 if you’re not a fan of cliffhangers.
Verdict: Loved this book as always!
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5.0
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author! Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Wrath of Silence
Author: CE Clayton
Book Series: The Monster of Selkirk Book 6
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: May 24, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, death)
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 422
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Synopsis: Desperate to thwart their ultimate foe, Tallis and her army sail for Selkirk. Urban has the advantage, however, as he has the lead and a maniacal determination to unlock a holy power capable of destroying the world. Tallis and Tomas have not stepped foot in Selkirk in over a year, having fled once the elves were free of their madness. Rosslyn had warned them of the growing civil unrest, but it did not prepare them for what they would face upon landfall in Kincardine. Low on resources, Tallis finds herself caught between two princes vying for the throne, and a cruel queen who is tempted by Urban's fanatical allure, just as Konrad was. Now, Tallis must convince those who once hunted her to aid her, for if they do not work together, all of Selkirk will burn. Urban is unlike any enemy they have ever faced; he knows all too well what Tallis is capable of, and how to manipulate the venomous voice within her. Everything is at stake for Tallis-the fate of Selkirk, her friends and loved ones, and her own soul. Urban will exploit those perceived weaknesses, making Tallis choose whom to save; for nothing will stop Urban on his quest to bring back his silent god as he enacts the long dreaded prophecy. Tallis and her friends are coming to the end of their journey, one that will prove to the world once and for all who is the true monster of Selkirk.
Review: I really loved this book! I thought the book was a good ending to an amazing series! The book had a satisfying ending, the characters kept getting well developed throughout the book series and even in this last book. The writing was well done and the book was fast paced. The world building was marvelous as ever and I really felt content with this book.
The only issue I had was that the book has a TON of fight scenes and sometimes in fight scenes I get a bit confused as to who is doing what. The fight scenes got a bit chaotic for me, but they were well built for the most part.
Verdict: I love this series.
Book: The Wrath of Silence
Author: CE Clayton
Book Series: The Monster of Selkirk Book 6
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: May 24, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, death)
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 422
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Desperate to thwart their ultimate foe, Tallis and her army sail for Selkirk. Urban has the advantage, however, as he has the lead and a maniacal determination to unlock a holy power capable of destroying the world. Tallis and Tomas have not stepped foot in Selkirk in over a year, having fled once the elves were free of their madness. Rosslyn had warned them of the growing civil unrest, but it did not prepare them for what they would face upon landfall in Kincardine. Low on resources, Tallis finds herself caught between two princes vying for the throne, and a cruel queen who is tempted by Urban's fanatical allure, just as Konrad was. Now, Tallis must convince those who once hunted her to aid her, for if they do not work together, all of Selkirk will burn. Urban is unlike any enemy they have ever faced; he knows all too well what Tallis is capable of, and how to manipulate the venomous voice within her. Everything is at stake for Tallis-the fate of Selkirk, her friends and loved ones, and her own soul. Urban will exploit those perceived weaknesses, making Tallis choose whom to save; for nothing will stop Urban on his quest to bring back his silent god as he enacts the long dreaded prophecy. Tallis and her friends are coming to the end of their journey, one that will prove to the world once and for all who is the true monster of Selkirk.
Review: I really loved this book! I thought the book was a good ending to an amazing series! The book had a satisfying ending, the characters kept getting well developed throughout the book series and even in this last book. The writing was well done and the book was fast paced. The world building was marvelous as ever and I really felt content with this book.
The only issue I had was that the book has a TON of fight scenes and sometimes in fight scenes I get a bit confused as to who is doing what. The fight scenes got a bit chaotic for me, but they were well built for the most part.
Verdict: I love this series.