Review: Great Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2014
Book 1 "A Hidden Fire" (rated 3 stars): A decent read but I feel it fell short of it's potential. Some of the dialogue was a bit cheesy - particularly from the bad guy. The romance aspect was somewhat frustrating and awkward. And the pace needed to be tweaked a bit because it dragged in certain parts. However, I really enjoyed the story and the characters (particularly the secondary). It kept me interested in reading the next book.Book 2 "This Same Earth" (rated 4 stars) A far better read than the 1st book. It pulled me right in and kept me interested from beginning to end. Better romance, interesting new characters, great character development and the mystery aspect of this series has increased and sharpened. Reading this book was time well spent.Book 3 "The Force of Wind" (rated 4 stars) Another great book! This book brings us to China to see the Eight Elders of the Immortal Court. The series takes a big step toward solving the main mystery and Beatrice experiences some very difficult challenges. Keep a handkerchief close by.  We get to enjoy some great action as well.  A page turner all the way!Book 4 "A Fall of Water"  (Rated 4 stars) Great ending to a terrific series. This particular story takes place in Italy where all the pieces to the puzzle are put together and we learn: What happened to Gio's father's supposedly lost library, Where is evil Lorenzo and who is his powerful benefactor, Where is the Alchemist's manuscript and what does it truly do, And what was B's fathers part in all this? This book has great action & drama and a happy ending:)Also included was novella "The Bronze Blade" - Tenzin's story (rated 4 stars) and some fun deleted scenes which I really enjoyed reading!