Review: Perfect ending to an exciting, action packed, Sci-Fi, Paranormal series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2014
In my spoiler-free series overview below, please be aware that it may include small things from books 1-3 in the series, but never any major plot spoilers. I will not include any spoilers for the 4th & final book. This is your fair warning, if you have not read books 1-3 in the series, please avoid.*I like an original story. I like any story that entertains & captivates me. That is exactly what the Piercing the Fold series is - unique, engaging & entertaining. It has everything, adventure, parallel universes, apocalypse, telepathy, aliens, kick ass heroine and romance!This entire series is action packed and full of spiritual inspiration as well as fringe science. Honestly, I love science. I watch tons of science tv programming like The Cosmos & Fringe. I really enjoy fantasy & paranormal novels and really could be called a geek for most of my numerous obsessions. However, I do believe you do not have to be as into as I am to enjoy and consume this story! Venessa explains everything you would need to know within the context of the book and all while the main characters are learning about most of the happenings on the fly, right along you as the reader.The series has its ebbs & flows. Book one is very heady, trying to get the world & character development set. But don't get me wrong totally important, but that just means book 2 is full of action and adventure. Book 3 gets more emotional and the growth of the characters is expansive. There is plenty of action of course, but it's not as jammed packed as book 4! See, ebb & flow. It totally works as each book has little ups and downs but when you are thinking about the series as a whole you will see the pattern emerge more broadly as well.Let's talk characters - Jesca, strong-willed, spirited and full of kick-ass! a female sci-fi fantasy lead - so fantastic! She is the destiny and everyone wants to protect her but she's the feisty one! She also understands that her actions can change everything and how important her decisions are even though she still flies at the seat of her pants for most decisions!Xander & Nate - I was a Nate girl for a long time, but book 4 really swayed me into Xander's camp. He is just so much more mature and understands what Jesca is going through. He truly believes she loves them both but doesn't want to get too close or attached to either of them, because in this new world...no one is safe. Nate is sweet and I was routing for him but Xander stole my devotion. This love triangle isn't typical. It doesn't make me want to punch the girl involved in the face (too harsh?), instead I feel for Jes and her tough time coming to grips with whether her feelings are real or manufactured links to these two gorgeous cousins. Nate and Xander become so close in the final book that it is hard for me to chose, but just like Jesca, sometimes the choice isn't ours after all.Ezra is a witty and sympathetic father. He is a perfect balance for Jesca's hotheadedness, as he is much more calculated and balanced. He is the only one that can truly get through to Jes and Jes respects all of his decisions. He is pure wisdom even though he has been kept in the dark about most of the happenings that is the legacy at hand. The ones `in the know' mostly had good intentions too, and just like everyone else, they are finding out more and more as the events progress. It affirms their theories or helps them understand the mistakes and failures.There is a bigger cast of characters all whom are important and most are realizing they are even more involved than they may have previously understood. The Guardians have been passing down their knowledge for centuries and have been training their children to prepare for the legacy that they finally bear witness to and work together to try save the world!The momentum of each book builds and builds with twists, turns and the crazy course of events that eventually all fall into place for the dramatic ending of the series. This entire series was a journey I am so glad I embarked upon. The ending is surprising but ultimately satisfying. Hope you chose to take this journey too!*I was given an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of book 4 from the author in exchange for my honest review, I am never paid for my reviews. This review was originally posted on my blog- [...]