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caszriel's review
5.0
Initial thoughts: Great book! Romance, heartbreak, definitely! There were certainly some interesting villains and Wren did nothing but amuse me. This series is amazing and you should definitely give it a try.
~I received a copy via Xpresso Book Tours and NetGalley and willingly reviewed it~
Rowan is dying. Though Elea is still hurt, she must put her feelings aside and do what's right for her world. A Changed One names Shujaa is after the positions of Tsar and Genesis Rex, interrupting Elea's quiet farm life. What must Elea learn to save herself and Rowan?
Cherished really is about self discovery. Elea must decide what she wants, rather than what others tell her she should do. Decisions much be made with care, and we soon discover that fortune telling isn't always correct and never to be afraid of the future because things can change and sometimes meanings are interpreted wrong.
Before, I was interested in a Rowan/Elea relationship. A chance meeting, similar interests, broken trust, teamwork. Now? They belong together, period. I say this because look at everything that has happened to them, everything they've gone through for each other. If that isn't enough for them both to deserve a happy ending, what is?
It only gets darker and darker and we venture further down the spiralling staircase, closer and closer to the origins of this world of Casters and Necromancers. Each book brings more revelations and explanations as to why things happen like so and the history of the mysterious powers many use but do not truly understand. If you like fantasy, Necromancy, adventure or mystery, the Beholder series will satiate your needs but leave you open mouthed and begging for more.
~I received a copy via Xpresso Book Tours and NetGalley and willingly reviewed it~
Rowan is dying. Though Elea is still hurt, she must put her feelings aside and do what's right for her world. A Changed One names Shujaa is after the positions of Tsar and Genesis Rex, interrupting Elea's quiet farm life. What must Elea learn to save herself and Rowan?
Cherished really is about self discovery. Elea must decide what she wants, rather than what others tell her she should do. Decisions much be made with care, and we soon discover that fortune telling isn't always correct and never to be afraid of the future because things can change and sometimes meanings are interpreted wrong.
Before, I was interested in a Rowan/Elea relationship. A chance meeting, similar interests, broken trust, teamwork. Now? They belong together, period. I say this because look at everything that has happened to them, everything they've gone through for each other. If that isn't enough for them both to deserve a happy ending, what is?
It only gets darker and darker and we venture further down the spiralling staircase, closer and closer to the origins of this world of Casters and Necromancers. Each book brings more revelations and explanations as to why things happen like so and the history of the mysterious powers many use but do not truly understand. If you like fantasy, Necromancy, adventure or mystery, the Beholder series will satiate your needs but leave you open mouthed and begging for more.
ashleyreads88's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I thought this book was better than the second one. I loved how the story progressed, how Elea grew as a character, and how Elea and Rowan’s relationship developed. I loved the twists and they made me want to keep reading to know what happened next.
mclever's review against another edition
3.0
Charming tale of love and magic
Young and powerful, Necromancer Elea faces many choices about who to trust as she gradually realizes who she really wants to be without anyone else deciding her whole life for her. Her growing relationship with Rowan is charming with just the right amount of innocence and confused passion. The magic system is creative and well-woven into the plot, and the author avoids many common fantasy pitfalls.
My only real complaint is that I do not like when one character withholds information from another as a plot device for creating tension. It's hard to believe someone really trusts someone else when they keep hiding the truth. If this is one of your pet peeves, then you might get annoyed at Rowan, even if things work out in the end.
While not perfect, this book is a far better read than most light fantasy romance available today. Despite its flaws, I would read it again...
Note: I received a free signed copy of this book with the implied request for an honest review.
Young and powerful, Necromancer Elea faces many choices about who to trust as she gradually realizes who she really wants to be without anyone else deciding her whole life for her. Her growing relationship with Rowan is charming with just the right amount of innocence and confused passion. The magic system is creative and well-woven into the plot, and the author avoids many common fantasy pitfalls.
My only real complaint is that I do not like when one character withholds information from another as a plot device for creating tension. It's hard to believe someone really trusts someone else when they keep hiding the truth. If this is one of your pet peeves, then you might get annoyed at Rowan, even if things work out in the end.
While not perfect, this book is a far better read than most light fantasy romance available today. Despite its flaws, I would read it again...
Note: I received a free signed copy of this book with the implied request for an honest review.
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