Review: Absolutely Amazing!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2014
This was a fantastic sequel to Soar, more than I could ever want in a sequel. This review will contain spoilers for Soar, so read no further if you haven't read it. At the end of Soar, we were left with Casey finding out she was a Pteron and the daughter of Robert (Levi's father). She's left reeling from not only that surprising revelation, but also from Jared's rejection of her after they slept together. In other words, major drama was going down at the end of the last book. This book isn't any exception. There is still major drama as Casey is faced to deal with her new abilities, Jared and Toby, and some other very surprising revelations about her past. Ms. Ivy knows how to throw some major twists at the reader, and just when you think you have things figured out, there's another surprise that leaves you in a state of shock (ahem...the ending).The story alternates between Casey, Jared, and Toby's POV. While this might be a challenge for a lot of authors, Ms. Ivy handles is perfectly, giving each character their own distinct voice. You are never once confused at who is talking (even if you didn't see the character's name at the beginning of the chapter). Casey is great as our female lead. She's an extremely realistic character, one that many people can easily relate to. One of the things I love the most about Casey's character though is how she handles everything. She handles all the situations she is thrown in a way that anyone would. She is prone to freaking-out, which who wouldn't, but at the same time, she is strong and handles things with grace. Jared is certainly an enigma. I absolutely love his character, and would love to see more from him (possibly another spin off series??). You can tell when reading his perspective, how much he truly cares about Casey. He didn't want to hurt her, and it was nice to see their reconciliation. You know that beneath that tough, stern exterior, there is something sweet underneath. However, if the ending is anything to go by though, he is for some major challenges in the next book. Toby's character is one I absolutely adore. He's no Levi, but man I love this boy! His feelings for Casey are so obvious, and I love that he is finally happy. He and Casey have some steamy scenes, and I love how they are with each other. They interact in a way that most couples only hope for, and it's something all girls want. Toby will go to the ends of the earth for Casey, and after something huge happens after a favorite couple gets married (yes that's right...there's a romantic wedding!) he does everything in his power to ensure Casey's safety.This book has non-stop action, excitement, and steamy scenes. I flew through this book (pun totally intended), and never wanted to put it down. This is a must read for fans of Ms. Ivy and either the Crescent Chronicles or the Empire Chronicles. Ms. Ivy's writing is superb, and it is the right mix of funny and serious. I can't wait until the third one is released, and I sincerely hope that there is at least another series featuring these characters. I don't want to say goodbye yet! I will warn you now...there is a huge twist at the end resulting in an even bigger cliffhanger. Highly recommended!!Happy reading :)