Review: Amazing set!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2013
¡Promises¡ was the first mermaid novel I have ever read, and I have to say I was majorly impressed. I just may be hooked on them now, that is if they turn out to be as good as Amber Garr¡s writing. ¡Promises¡ was such a thrilling story; I read it in two days which honestly it probably would have only taken me a day if I had not had to work. Simply because I just didn¡t want to put it down.Eviana¡s story is just so engaging and refreshing. It sucks you in from the beginning. Eviana is the eldest daughter to one of the most powerful mermaid clans. She is about to turn eighteen and here parents have arranged a marriage for her, to Kain. The son of the other most powerful clan, his father is very ill and Kain will need to take over in a matter of time. Once they are married they can rule the clans together, like intended.Eviana is very upset about this entire situation not only does she not want to be in charge but she does not want to marry Kain. Sure he¡s practically perfect but he¡s not Brendan.Brendan is Eviana¡s true love; however he is not a mermaid, which causes major problems for everyone. He is a selkie, a shifter. Mermaids and selkies don¡t belong together they have differentEviana Dumahl went through a whirlwind of heartache in the first book of the Syrenka series. Now in this this second installment, ¡Betrayal¡ Eviana is back with her family and friends. She now has to take her role as clan leader now that her parents have been brutally murdered by a crazy mermaid. Eviana and Kain settle into their clan leader roles and go on to meet the council, which are the head of the mermaids, in order to discuss what to do in their battle against their biggest villain Lucian Sutherland. This book has no shortage of drama or action. Eviana unravels some of the mysterious behind Lucian¡s intentions but the question is will she be able to handle it or will she let it destroy her?I am absolutely in love with this series I wish they would make them into movies! Those would be amazing to see on the big screen! As you know if you read my review of the first book, ¡Promises¡ I did like Brendan but a big part of me hoped for Eviana and Kain to get together. Well ¡Betrayal¡ totally changed my view on Brendan; I no longer like him at all. I think his actions in the second book are very selfish and childish and I really hope Eviana is done with him because now he just grates on my nerves. I absolutely adore Kain and I believe him and Eviana belong together. I did love all the drama the love triangle caused though. There¡s also another man introduced into Eviana¡s life in this one his name is Graham and he is a council member. He also plays a very big role in this book.I don¡t want to give you too many spoilers because this is just too good of a book but I just loved and devoured this book in two days. There was so much happening that I did not see coming it kept me hooked and on the edge of my seat. This series really is dynamite! It was a very fresh read for me, very unique and very enjoyable.I cannot wait to sink my teeth into the final installment in this series!Amber Garr is definitely one to be on the lookout for.Let me begin by saying what a way to end a trilogy! What a touching, compelling novel!I am truly addicted to these characters now. Amber Garr created such an amazing world, with such realistic, heartfelt charactersEviana really seems doomed in this final installment nothing her and the group do seems to work against the great force of Lucian. Also many of their allies turn on them; it would seem their chances of winning were dwindling greatly. Will the good be able to overcome the evil or will Eviana be forced to marry Graham and do Lucian¡s evil bidding forever?So in this book Eviana has finally realized she has feelings for Kain, which is great! At least I think so, as you all know from my other reviews. I was absolutely dying for Eviana and Kain to get together. However the issue in this book is Lucian is still holding Eviana captive and Kain¡s first attempt to rescue her falls through.Kain and the council then gather the masses to create a new plan to help Eviana, unfortunately for Kain, Brendan becomes a part of this plan. Now in the second book I was very unhappy with Brendan but I have to say he redeemed himself in this final book. I won¡t say how because I don¡t want to give away too much. I loved the action in this book; there was definitely no shortage of it. I also really loved the plot. It was a very emotional and moving end to the wonderful series.I seriously fell in love with the character¡s Amber created and the way she tells a story.The ending to this book was just magical. I couldn¡t have pictured a better ending to this series. I definitely think Amber did a perfect job with all three novels. They are all amazing and I still think they should make these into movies I was beyond impressed with this book and Amber has a lifelong fan in me.Now that they are a box set let me tell you the three extra short stories are worth the purchase. I loved the view from the boys perspective it just added so much more for me!