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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I absolutely love SK, but the CON series has been getting harder and harder to keep track of. I find myself losing interest reading this series with each new book I read. The timeline and historical references and genealogy, has become unbelievable and I find that I am running in circles trying to figure who is who, and how they are related. I love that Malphas, Xev, and Jaden's story came into play but it always deflected from Nick's story. There are so many flashback's occurring with DH characters, and their background which is unnecessary if you have already read the DH series, if you haven't then yes the back ground info is helpful... but otherwise not needed. Where is this story line going? Where is the major plot? Each book I have to figure out how old is Nick, how long was it since the previous book. Who are we meeting in this book? And what is the actual agenda?
I feel like SK needs to rethink the way this series is going. When she wrote the DH series, they were all stand alone books, but with also intertwining in a way that it didn't cause confusion. Each booked was based off that sole character, versus CON's series. CON is supposed to be about Nick and his evolution to being the Biggest, Baddest Malachai alive, but everyone else's story is skewing from the real plot...
But I'm not ready to give up hope. I've invested so much time into SK, DH, and CON and will read until the series is finished.
I feel like SK needs to rethink the way this series is going. When she wrote the DH series, they were all stand alone books, but with also intertwining in a way that it didn't cause confusion. Each booked was based off that sole character, versus CON's series. CON is supposed to be about Nick and his evolution to being the Biggest, Baddest Malachai alive, but everyone else's story is skewing from the real plot...
But I'm not ready to give up hope. I've invested so much time into SK, DH, and CON and will read until the series is finished.
Imagine being Nick Gautier, born to bring about the end of the world. It’s not easy being the heir of a demon overlord, but Nick is determined to thwart his destiny and carve out a different path for himself. His goal? Get into a good college and prove that he’s more than just his genetics and a grim prophecy. Stubbornly Cajun, Nick refuses to let anyone, not even the Fates of the Universe, dictate his life.
In this latest installment, Nick and his team of ancient gods and demons have claimed the Eye of Ananke, giving him glimpses of the future’s missteps. Now, he must confront demons within that are more deadly and treacherous than any he’s faced before. Meanwhile, his arch-nemesis is back, determined to reclaim his place as the harbinger of Armageddon, even if it means killing Nick and barbecuing everyone he loves.
I found this book to be a standout in the series. The deeper connection to the past characters of the Dark Hunter universe and the enhanced story connectivity made it more engaging. The flashbacks and flash-forwards added a layer of depth and intrigue that was missing from previous Chronicles of Nick books as much. This installment elevates the series, offering fans a richer and more compelling narrative.
This book is a must-read if you've been following Nick's journey. It delivers on the promise of a complex, high-stakes adventure while expanding the universe in exciting ways.
In this latest installment, Nick and his team of ancient gods and demons have claimed the Eye of Ananke, giving him glimpses of the future’s missteps. Now, he must confront demons within that are more deadly and treacherous than any he’s faced before. Meanwhile, his arch-nemesis is back, determined to reclaim his place as the harbinger of Armageddon, even if it means killing Nick and barbecuing everyone he loves.
I found this book to be a standout in the series. The deeper connection to the past characters of the Dark Hunter universe and the enhanced story connectivity made it more engaging. The flashbacks and flash-forwards added a layer of depth and intrigue that was missing from previous Chronicles of Nick books as much. This installment elevates the series, offering fans a richer and more compelling narrative.
This book is a must-read if you've been following Nick's journey. It delivers on the promise of a complex, high-stakes adventure while expanding the universe in exciting ways.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Let me start out by saying I reread the last book to try to make sure I wasn't confused. Let me conclude that it didn't do a damn thing for me in that regard.
Please tell me there is a family tree resource for the Gods/demons, heck for all of it. This family tree thing is a big mess. I have to reread half the book to see if I can figure out who is who and how. It should not be this hard to understand a book.
Jaden: Where did that come from? I thought Verlyn the light source god who was corrupted and enslaved by Noir and Azura was daddy dearest. But it's Jaden... who's was also corrupted and enslaved by Noir and Azura. But Jaden states he has the Verlyn inside of him and considers it a beast. Is Jaden Verlyn the primary source god of light? Is Jaden a renaming/memory stripping thing like with Bethany? How is Apolymi his sister as claimed in the book? Unless Apolomi is Braith renamed/memory stripped ....
Jared:The last septiroth. Also enslaved by Noir and Azura. Who I keep getting confused with Jaden in every DH book.
Jaden begot Xev & Caleb, Xev begot Jared, Jared begot Cherise, Cherise begot Nick. Do I have this correct?
Braith begot Minokribos (first Malachai),Minokribis begot Jeros (with the help of Jaden?), Jeros begot Evander, Evander begot Adarian (?), Adarian begot Nick and a kid with a God.
And hold the Gosh Danged phone! They have been referencing Nick's brother as 'Nick's brother' through the whole dog-gone book and previous ones, but all of a sudden at 94% Kody names him as Madoc, the ancient dream hunter?
SK, what are you doing to me?
Now Kody (Nyria) is the reincarnation of the first Malachai's wife that he was tricked into killing? I liked the reincarnation story of Bethany Bathyymas and Herakles Styxx. But this book is confusing me with genealogy that I thought was cannon at this point. So now Bathyymas was born of the death of the first Malachai's wife and unborn child's murder... Not the Egyptian god's Set's daughter (which was explained that he took her memories to make Bethany after Herakles was murdered). But Kody is the Malachai's wife's soul (Dammit what is her name?).
No one confirms why Nick is losing his powers or actively searches for his two other missing generals. Really? I've never read an SK book that had no conclusion/epic triumph of good vs evil. The epilogue was great, yes, but doesn't anyone else feel like there's another half of book out there? I don't know how to rate this book. I had to reread many chapters, take notes, attempt to construct a family tree (failed) and had to go back to previous books to get the definitions of a few of the species that have been mentioned randomly.
Oh, and Cyprian. Has he been pulling Nick's strings all along? Let's alude to that even though Kody supposedly came from a future where Nick's the evil Malachai. And the time creature's can't figure out that it's not Nick messing with the timeline because they are dumb adults who don't understand (a theme in many YA books I'm not too happy with when overused).
Let's just all get some sleep and keep pretending Nick's human because that is going soooooo well. I get that Cherise can't handle it. But there is tons of other characters who could (lest we forget Bubba is a second generation hell chaser reveal). Honestly, I am getting a bit tired of 'The world is ending! We are all going to die but there is a history test with a jerky teacher so we have to think of some way to get an excuse. But the jerky teachers don't understand. And my mom would never so I've conscripted everyone who knows about me to lie to her all the time even though I claim to hate being deceived when I discover it happening to me for the greater good. I'm also going to reference the understanding of reaping what I sow but my deceit doesn't really count. And my mom will never question anything because of strategically random evil attacks via bouts of unconsciousness.'
I'm sad about how much I didn't get to enjoy this book.
Please tell me there is a family tree resource for the Gods/demons, heck for all of it. This family tree thing is a big mess. I have to reread half the book to see if I can figure out who is who and how. It should not be this hard to understand a book.
Spoiler
Jaden: Where did that come from? I thought Verlyn the light source god who was corrupted and enslaved by Noir and Azura was daddy dearest. But it's Jaden... who's was also corrupted and enslaved by Noir and Azura. But Jaden states he has the Verlyn inside of him and considers it a beast. Is Jaden Verlyn the primary source god of light? Is Jaden a renaming/memory stripping thing like with Bethany? How is Apolymi his sister as claimed in the book? Unless Apolomi is Braith renamed/memory stripped ....
Jared:The last septiroth. Also enslaved by Noir and Azura. Who I keep getting confused with Jaden in every DH book.
Jaden begot Xev & Caleb, Xev begot Jared, Jared begot Cherise, Cherise begot Nick. Do I have this correct?
Braith begot Minokribos (first Malachai),Minokribis begot Jeros (with the help of Jaden?), Jeros begot Evander, Evander begot Adarian (?), Adarian begot Nick and a kid with a God.
And hold the Gosh Danged phone! They have been referencing Nick's brother as 'Nick's brother' through the whole dog-gone book and previous ones, but all of a sudden at 94% Kody names him as Madoc, the ancient dream hunter?
SK, what are you doing to me?
Now Kody (Nyria) is the reincarnation of the first Malachai's wife that he was tricked into killing? I liked the reincarnation story of Bethany Bathyymas and Herakles Styxx. But this book is confusing me with genealogy that I thought was cannon at this point. So now Bathyymas was born of the death of the first Malachai's wife and unborn child's murder... Not the Egyptian god's Set's daughter (which was explained that he took her memories to make Bethany after Herakles was murdered). But Kody is the Malachai's wife's soul (Dammit what is her name?).
No one confirms why Nick is losing his powers or actively searches for his two other missing generals. Really? I've never read an SK book that had no conclusion/epic triumph of good vs evil. The epilogue was great, yes, but doesn't anyone else feel like there's another half of book out there? I don't know how to rate this book. I had to reread many chapters, take notes, attempt to construct a family tree (failed) and had to go back to previous books to get the definitions of a few of the species that have been mentioned randomly.
Oh, and Cyprian. Has he been pulling Nick's strings all along? Let's alude to that even though Kody supposedly came from a future where Nick's the evil Malachai. And the time creature's can't figure out that it's not Nick messing with the timeline because they are dumb adults who don't understand (a theme in many YA books I'm not too happy with when overused).
Let's just all get some sleep and keep pretending Nick's human because that is going soooooo well. I get that Cherise can't handle it. But there is tons of other characters who could (lest we forget Bubba is a second generation hell chaser reveal). Honestly, I am getting a bit tired of 'The world is ending! We are all going to die but there is a history test with a jerky teacher so we have to think of some way to get an excuse. But the jerky teachers don't understand. And my mom would never so I've conscripted everyone who knows about me to lie to her all the time even though I claim to hate being deceived when I discover it happening to me for the greater good. I'm also going to reference the understanding of reaping what I sow but my deceit doesn't really count. And my mom will never question anything because of strategically random evil attacks via bouts of unconsciousness.'
I'm sad about how much I didn't get to enjoy this book.