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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
4/5 stars
The final book in the Elemental series and Kemmerer did not dissapoint. I've always been curius about Michael's POV and wanted a more in depth view of his relationship with Hannah. I just wish this book had more of a sense of closure to the series, and more interactions with Gabriel, Nick and Chris but I also understand that Michael being appart from them and how he handles the situation is part of the plot. Overall the Merricks have a special place in my heart and will always be.
The final book in the Elemental series and Kemmerer did not dissapoint. I've always been curius about Michael's POV and wanted a more in depth view of his relationship with Hannah. I just wish this book had more of a sense of closure to the series, and more interactions with Gabriel, Nick and Chris but I also understand that Michael being appart from them and how he handles the situation is part of the plot. Overall the Merricks have a special place in my heart and will always be.
Since his parents deaths, Michael Merrick has been the rock holding his family together. Most young men would be going to college and indulging in carefree fun - but Michael fought the courts to get custody of his young brothers. Now, after five years of being their guardian, Michael feels like he may not be enough. He's finding it harder to stay in control of his Earth elemental powers and the Guides are more of a threat to his brothers than ever before. There is someone coming after the Merricks and whilst Michael doesn't want to fight - he will do anything he can to protect those he cares about. His girlfriend, Hannah, also understands what it is like to be a parent at a young age and wants to help Michael though this. But her job as a fire-fighter puts her at the centre of the drama surrounding Michael's family. The danger is heating up and the Guides will see just what lengths Michael will go to, just what he will sacrifice, to keep his family safe.
I have been curious to read a book about Michael since the very first Elementals novella. He's a young man who is old beyond his years after taking on responsibility most would never even consider. Being a bother, mother and father to three adolescent boys with elemental powers is no easy feat. But Michael has managed to keep Chris, Gabe and Nick from flunking out at school, kept a roof over their heads and the boys out of the foster system.
But now it is all falling apart.
Sacrifice is a fantastic conclusion to the Elementals series. It is exciting, dramatic, heartbreaking and thrilling. As I was reading I was caught between wanting to take as much time as I could because I didn't want to finish the series but at the same time compelled to devour Michael's story because it was just that exciting! All of the other novels in the series (Storm, Spark, Spirit and Secret) have been leading up to this point - where the Merricks have to take a stand against the threat to their lives.
Kemmerer really makes you feel for Michael. When it comes to his brothers he is so selfless and self-sacrificing. Everything else comes second. His relationship with Hannah is so promising and yet Michael pushes her away. It's so sad and frustrating because I wanted him to get his act together but I knew that the author knew best regarding their relationship. The Guide threat was fantastically executed. There was an aura of paranoia regarding the unseen threat which the reader couldn't be sure if it was justified or not. The situation the Merricks are in is a dangerous one and not one without casualties.
I also loved getting to see the characters from the previous books in Sacrifice. It was interesting to see them as Michael does. When his brothers were the leads in their story, we saw them a certain way. But in Sacrifice we got to see that Chris, Gabe and Nick may be adults in their own minds but they aren't as grown up as they may think. I also liked Hunter's interactions with Michael. He's not just not just another brother but he is the son of a Guide and can be a strong ally to Michael if he lets him.
IF you are a fan of the Elementals series, you do not want to miss Sacrifice. It's everything I loved about the previous books and more. Sacrifice is heartbreaking and heart-warming with action and deceit. There are some unlikely allies and daring rescues and one of the most confused and amazing leading men I've read in such a long time. This is a series I will be rereading in years to come and has made me a life long Brigid Kemmerer fan.
Thanks to Allen and Unwin for the review copy.
I have been curious to read a book about Michael since the very first Elementals novella. He's a young man who is old beyond his years after taking on responsibility most would never even consider. Being a bother, mother and father to three adolescent boys with elemental powers is no easy feat. But Michael has managed to keep Chris, Gabe and Nick from flunking out at school, kept a roof over their heads and the boys out of the foster system.
But now it is all falling apart.
Sacrifice is a fantastic conclusion to the Elementals series. It is exciting, dramatic, heartbreaking and thrilling. As I was reading I was caught between wanting to take as much time as I could because I didn't want to finish the series but at the same time compelled to devour Michael's story because it was just that exciting! All of the other novels in the series (Storm, Spark, Spirit and Secret) have been leading up to this point - where the Merricks have to take a stand against the threat to their lives.
Kemmerer really makes you feel for Michael. When it comes to his brothers he is so selfless and self-sacrificing. Everything else comes second. His relationship with Hannah is so promising and yet Michael pushes her away. It's so sad and frustrating because I wanted him to get his act together but I knew that the author knew best regarding their relationship. The Guide threat was fantastically executed. There was an aura of paranoia regarding the unseen threat which the reader couldn't be sure if it was justified or not. The situation the Merricks are in is a dangerous one and not one without casualties.
I also loved getting to see the characters from the previous books in Sacrifice. It was interesting to see them as Michael does. When his brothers were the leads in their story, we saw them a certain way. But in Sacrifice we got to see that Chris, Gabe and Nick may be adults in their own minds but they aren't as grown up as they may think. I also liked Hunter's interactions with Michael. He's not just not just another brother but he is the son of a Guide and can be a strong ally to Michael if he lets him.
IF you are a fan of the Elementals series, you do not want to miss Sacrifice. It's everything I loved about the previous books and more. Sacrifice is heartbreaking and heart-warming with action and deceit. There are some unlikely allies and daring rescues and one of the most confused and amazing leading men I've read in such a long time. This is a series I will be rereading in years to come and has made me a life long Brigid Kemmerer fan.
Thanks to Allen and Unwin for the review copy.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well i wasn't impressed with this as the final book. I just felt like it didn't wrap up the series at all. And i found Hunters death and his uncle showing up was just so random....overall unimpressed with this book.
But for the series over all i think a 3.5 stars.
But for the series over all i think a 3.5 stars.
Re-read - still 4 stars
I love this book! Michael and Hannah are the most well-developed characters of the series, and were so interesting to read about. However, Sacrifice doesn't feel like the conclusion to a series. It felt somewhat rushed, especially toward the end, and a major event that takes place involving one of the primary characters isn't given the time or attention I felt it deserved. It would have been nice to see the other brothers and their partners more in the book, especially Chris and Becca. I feel like Kemmerer really left the ending open for a 6th book, but I'm not too sure if that will ever happen now. It was so fun to re-read this series, and it's still one of my absolute favourites!
I love this book! Michael and Hannah are the most well-developed characters of the series, and were so interesting to read about. However, Sacrifice doesn't feel like the conclusion to a series. It felt somewhat rushed, especially toward the end, and a major event that takes place involving one of the primary characters isn't given the time or attention I felt it deserved. It would have been nice to see the other brothers and their partners more in the book, especially Chris and Becca. I feel like Kemmerer really left the ending open for a 6th book, but I'm not too sure if that will ever happen now. It was so fun to re-read this series, and it's still one of my absolute favourites!
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the book I’ve been waiting for. It’s no secret that Michael’s been my favourite of the Merrick brothers throughout the series, so coming into his book I was ready for it to hook me, and it did. Actually, I think I’ve been hooked since Spirit, but with this being the final instalment, it just brought so much more to the table. Whereas the books teetered around their troubles with the Guides—assassins sent to kill them—tending to focus more on the romantic struggles of the main couple each book, Sacrifice slammed right into an angsty mess of constant danger as Michael tried to keep everyone he cared about alive.
Read the full review at my blog, Demons Read Too
Read the full review at my blog, Demons Read Too
WTH is up with that ending!! It doesn't make sense unless there's another book. This book was so hurried and Hunter, seriously?? I'm disappointed. Wanted more from Mike and Hanna. There wasn't any chemistry like zilch. And throughout the book, Micheal had only one tiny defining kickass moment which doesn't satisfy at all as I'v has been waiting for Mike's story for quite a while. I'm afraid Kemmerer didn't quite deliver on this one. However, I'll still give 4 stars because I love her writing style and those elementals of hers.
Sooooooo, the pain is real. How am I supposed to live with this ending?! No spoilers, but I am so sad. I love these brothers and the world they live in. I love the girls and boys they date, and I love the love they have for each other. In Michael's case, I thought his story was somewhat less developed, though he's always been the rock for everyone through the series. I wanted more of Hannah here and Hannah+Michael, but overall, I still really enjoyed it. This was a solid conclusion (so short though what) and I'm very happy I gave this series a chance.
Also, side note, what is with the covers of these last two books? Whoever was designing them seriously dropped the ball. The first three were just okay but these are eye roll worthy.
Also, side note, what is with the covers of these last two books? Whoever was designing them seriously dropped the ball. The first three were just okay but these are eye roll worthy.