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chelsea2020's review against another edition
5.0
I'm starting to sense a theme for the Aere series, at least when I comes to the relationship of the main couple. The women are always openly, completely enamored of the male love interest, while the male is stubbornly trying to keep the female he's secretly infatuated with safe by keeping her at a distance and denying his feelings for her. Did I about sum it up? I think I did. Did it make me love this book any less than its predecessors? Absolutely NOT.
Elsa is by far the sunniest, most kind-hearted being I've met yet in all of Bende's books. She is a truly awe-inspiring soul. She sheds light where there seems only darkness. She brings love where others find only hate. She is a vision. I think I have a serious woman-crush going on for this lovely woman.
What was supposed to be a simple hostage exchange turned into a fight to survive. It's all Elsa can do to stay true to her lightness, while also trying to protect those she loves and attempting to save the girl who would see her and her family dead.
On top of that, Ragnarok seems imminent. The signs are presenting themselves, and everyone is feeling the foreboding of their Days' End. But it's not supposed to come for centuries more. Isn't it?
For more on the Norse Crew and their path to Ragnarok, pick up this book and sink your teeth into another amazing journey, told from the POV of our darling High Healer. You won't regret the read!
Elsa is by far the sunniest, most kind-hearted being I've met yet in all of Bende's books. She is a truly awe-inspiring soul. She sheds light where there seems only darkness. She brings love where others find only hate. She is a vision. I think I have a serious woman-crush going on for this lovely woman.
What was supposed to be a simple hostage exchange turned into a fight to survive. It's all Elsa can do to stay true to her lightness, while also trying to protect those she loves and attempting to save the girl who would see her and her family dead.
On top of that, Ragnarok seems imminent. The signs are presenting themselves, and everyone is feeling the foreboding of their Days' End. But it's not supposed to come for centuries more. Isn't it?
For more on the Norse Crew and their path to Ragnarok, pick up this book and sink your teeth into another amazing journey, told from the POV of our darling High Healer. You won't regret the read!
stb2012's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story was so so so so so good! I loved reading from Elsa's point of view. Especially with how she feels about Forse.
Forse seems to be holding back from Elsa but she can never figure out why. They have been friends for as long as she can remember but she wants more.
When Tyr states they are going after the woman that killed their parents. Elsa knows it's her duty to go but she doesn't know how hard it will be.
So much happens in the story. It's a story about love, action, loss, and betrayal. This one is my favorite. The ending made me cry but in a good way!
This story was so so so so so good! I loved reading from Elsa's point of view. Especially with how she feels about Forse.
Forse seems to be holding back from Elsa but she can never figure out why. They have been friends for as long as she can remember but she wants more.
When Tyr states they are going after the woman that killed their parents. Elsa knows it's her duty to go but she doesn't know how hard it will be.
So much happens in the story. It's a story about love, action, loss, and betrayal. This one is my favorite. The ending made me cry but in a good way!
belindaclemons_123's review against another edition
5.0
Perfekt Balance is awesome. S.t. Bende is a fabulous author who makes us fall in love with all her characters. In this one the group consisting of Elsa, Forse, Tyr and Brynn go to the dark Realm of Svartalfheim the home of the Dark Elves to retrieve Forse's ex Runa who is wanted for high treason. Even though Runa is the enemy you cant help but feel sorry for her because of her past. we finally get to see one of our favorite couples get together in this one Elsa and Forse, and Elsa also shows that she wont be pushed around. There is action and romance and adventure in this one like the others, and a shocking revelation. That ending had me crying it was so sweet. I really cant wait for the next book.
annag77's review against another edition
4.0
This was another great book in the Aere Saga!
We first met Elsa in the first book, Perfekt Order. I liked Elsa from the very start, and after reading Perfekt Balance, I like her even more now. She has such a sweet, kind spirit and cares deeply about others. She often puts their well-being above her own. I thought that was quite admirable! The more I was in Elsa's head, the more I examined my own self and how I view the world around me. Elsa has challenged me to be a better person and to look at the relationships I have with other people in a new light.
Forse was another character I really liked. Even though he is the god of justice, and spends much of his time settling disputes and whatnot, he's also a fierce warrior when he has to be. I really liked him and I cannot wait to learn more about him in the upcoming books.
I am so happy that we also got to see more of Brynn and Henrik! They're so fun and so stinking cute. I got a few chuckles at the way they interacted with each other.
In Perfekt Balance we meet a new character, and learn a few things that surprised me. Elsa discovers a lot of new things about herself, and her capabilities. One of the things that I especially liked in Perfekt Balance, was that we got to see a softer side of Tyr. I love the relationship that he has with his sister and how much he looks out for her.
I am really looking forward to the next adventure. From what I understand, it will be told from Brynn's point-of-view, and she is my favorite character in this series!
We first met Elsa in the first book, Perfekt Order. I liked Elsa from the very start, and after reading Perfekt Balance, I like her even more now. She has such a sweet, kind spirit and cares deeply about others. She often puts their well-being above her own. I thought that was quite admirable! The more I was in Elsa's head, the more I examined my own self and how I view the world around me. Elsa has challenged me to be a better person and to look at the relationships I have with other people in a new light.
Forse was another character I really liked. Even though he is the god of justice, and spends much of his time settling disputes and whatnot, he's also a fierce warrior when he has to be. I really liked him and I cannot wait to learn more about him in the upcoming books.
I am so happy that we also got to see more of Brynn and Henrik! They're so fun and so stinking cute. I got a few chuckles at the way they interacted with each other.
In Perfekt Balance we meet a new character, and learn a few things that surprised me. Elsa discovers a lot of new things about herself, and her capabilities. One of the things that I especially liked in Perfekt Balance, was that we got to see a softer side of Tyr. I love the relationship that he has with his sister and how much he looks out for her.
I am really looking forward to the next adventure. From what I understand, it will be told from Brynn's point-of-view, and she is my favorite character in this series!
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