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slc333's review
4.0
I like this one better than the second but not quite as much as the first. Probably as it was a little darker than the first 2 books
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with Henry & Leon dying - and how Leon died. Poor TomSpoiler
I found the pace of this much better than the second one and found my self swept along in the story. Also Saira is back to being cool again and I like the progression of her & Archer's relationship and how they are getting closer, trusting one another and making compromises for each other - he trying to be less over protective, her trying to be more considerate/careful so as not to worry him.literary_chaos's review
5.0
Changing Nature was another home run for author April White. This installment of The Immortal Descendants is action-packed, face paced, and comical. She never fails to entice her readers with her unique storylines and stellar characterization. In Changing Nature, April White brings back the beloved characters from the first book as well as adding some new characters to the mix. I think this is her best work yet.
What really sets April White apart from other authors is her ability to incorporate true events from history into her novels. It never ceases to amaze me the detail she puts into her stories, and this story is no exception. April White is able to beautifully blend the story of Joan of Arc into her novel, and while she did take some liberties, she did a phenomenal job of doing so. She managed to take a historical figure that I have always admired for her bravery, and turn her into a character that I couldn’t stand. I was not expecting to have a person from history that is usually looked upon in a good light to almost end up being so vile throughout the book, but April White did it. And she did it flawlessly.
As per usual, April White did an amazing job with all of her characters, I still love Saira, Archer, and Ringo, but the character that really floored me in this book was Connor. As the reader, I really got to see Connor come into his own in this book. He becomes so grown up for someone so young; seeing him develop into a young man was a nice touch on April’s part. I really grew to love Connor throughout reading this novel, and really hope to see more of him throughout the next book.
All in all, April White has done a phenomenal job on this book, and series as a whole. I love her reading her works so much, each one is more enticing than the next. They have everything a reader could want, great storyline, amazing characters, plot twists that come out of nowhere, and moments that tug at your heartstrings. I am definitely a lifelong fan of her work.
What really sets April White apart from other authors is her ability to incorporate true events from history into her novels. It never ceases to amaze me the detail she puts into her stories, and this story is no exception. April White is able to beautifully blend the story of Joan of Arc into her novel, and while she did take some liberties, she did a phenomenal job of doing so. She managed to take a historical figure that I have always admired for her bravery, and turn her into a character that I couldn’t stand. I was not expecting to have a person from history that is usually looked upon in a good light to almost end up being so vile throughout the book, but April White did it. And she did it flawlessly.
As per usual, April White did an amazing job with all of her characters, I still love Saira, Archer, and Ringo, but the character that really floored me in this book was Connor. As the reader, I really got to see Connor come into his own in this book. He becomes so grown up for someone so young; seeing him develop into a young man was a nice touch on April’s part. I really grew to love Connor throughout reading this novel, and really hope to see more of him throughout the next book.
All in all, April White has done a phenomenal job on this book, and series as a whole. I love her reading her works so much, each one is more enticing than the next. They have everything a reader could want, great storyline, amazing characters, plot twists that come out of nowhere, and moments that tug at your heartstrings. I am definitely a lifelong fan of her work.
nicspears's review
5.0
This series is just getting better and better with each book I read..
Unique, addicting and so bloody good!!!
Unique, addicting and so bloody good!!!
ayanamifaerudo's review
5.0
Original review at Whatever You Can Still Betray.
Confusion. That’s what I felt when I read the first paragraphs of the third book of the Immortal Descendants series. Huh, where’s the running? I thought. Oh, maybe Saira is getting some down time for a change. But, no. There’s the running a few paragraphs later. *huge grin*
Oh, Saira. We’ve got to stop meeting like this.
While the bits and pieces woven of history woven into the story and the action and lots of blood of gore titillated the adrenaline rush, it was the characters who were the beating heart of this story. Here, in the third book, was where it was hammered into me the intricately sewn traits, thoughts, words, emotions, and actions that made me love the series in the first place.
Saira Elian, whom I’m going to name my daughter after, has grown and changed since the first book. Where she was still a badass Clocker, she's... maybe tamed may not be the right word... she's learned to be calm and think about the welfare of others before herself. She pauses and consider every option and involves everyone's opinions in a decision. She's more sure of herself. But she's still learning. .
And Archer… Can you hear the sigh as I said his name? Changing Nature has probably the most page markers I had to put in a book.
But the biggest surprise to me was Ringo. If I wasn’t in love with Archer, Ringo would probably be it. He was perhaps the wisest character I’ve ever encountered in a YA book.
What could I possibly say that wasn’t uttered in my previous benedictions about this series? My complete love for it – the wonderful writing, fascinating use of history, development of characters and the number of quotable quotes I’ve marked. All I could wish is that I could read the next book soon.
P.S.
I have this insane theory that Doran is her son.
Confusion. That’s what I felt when I read the first paragraphs of the third book of the Immortal Descendants series. Huh, where’s the running? I thought. Oh, maybe Saira is getting some down time for a change. But, no. There’s the running a few paragraphs later. *huge grin*
Oh, Saira. We’ve got to stop meeting like this.
While the bits and pieces woven of history woven into the story and the action and lots of blood of gore titillated the adrenaline rush, it was the characters who were the beating heart of this story. Here, in the third book, was where it was hammered into me the intricately sewn traits, thoughts, words, emotions, and actions that made me love the series in the first place.
Saira Elian, whom I’m going to name my daughter after, has grown and changed since the first book. Where she was still a badass Clocker, she's... maybe tamed may not be the right word... she's learned to be calm and think about the welfare of others before herself. She pauses and consider every option and involves everyone's opinions in a decision. She's more sure of herself. But she's still learning. .
And Archer… Can you hear the sigh as I said his name? Changing Nature has probably the most page markers I had to put in a book.
But the biggest surprise to me was Ringo. If I wasn’t in love with Archer, Ringo would probably be it. He was perhaps the wisest character I’ve ever encountered in a YA book.
What could I possibly say that wasn’t uttered in my previous benedictions about this series? My complete love for it – the wonderful writing, fascinating use of history, development of characters and the number of quotable quotes I’ve marked. All I could wish is that I could read the next book soon.
P.S.
I have this insane theory that Doran is her son.
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