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Jamb (2000)

by Misty Provencher(Favorite Author)

4.29 of 5 Votes: 1

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English

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Romance

series

Cornerstone

review 1: So good!!! So freakin' good!!! I will warn you, though, some parts of this were physically painful to read! Everyone seems to have lost their minds so who on earth can be trusted now? There are surprises around every corner (some will really knock your socks off)and danger coming at them from all sides. Most of the time I spent biting my nails and worrying, but there were a few steamy scenes to remind me that love can never be defeated. Once again, you won't be able to put this down until the end & then you will be begging for more!
review 2: Guys, I have really grown attached to this series. We are on book # 3 of a four book suite, and I have really become comfortable with the characters, especially Nalena and Garrett. Sometimes books that stretch into 4 bo... moreoks and beyond wear on me. I find myself getting bored with the characters and the extensive plot line(s). But that hasn't happened with the Cornerstone series. Instead it kind of feels like catching up with an old friend, you know? If you have read my reviews of the first two books in this series (you can find the links highlighted above) then you know that I have been really impressed with the development of both the story and the characters. I liked Cornerstone a lot, but I was pretty blown away by Keystone. So it was with excitement (and a little bit of anxiety) that I started Jamb. Excitement to see what happens next and anxiety that the book may not knock my socks off like it's predecessor did. Happy to report that my anxiety was for naught:)First a brief Keystone recap: At the end of book #2, Nali has received a new connection and it is none other than her father Roger, the man that turned traitor to the Ianua and murdered her grandfather and mother. The Mastermind is still unknown, as are the whereabouts of Nali's grandfather's memory, which holds the key to bringing down The Fury. Closer to home Sean, Garrett's brother and a Simple, announces that he has been selected to train to become an Addo. Milo, the mysterious lone survivor of his Cura, is revealed to be a spy for The Fury, but instead of turning on the Ianua, turns double agent and agrees to help the Addo. In a dramatic showdown, Nali kills Addo Chad, a spy for The Fury who was attempting to abduct Iris, believing her to be "the Key." While escaping The Fury that have overrun them, Nali collapses a Veritas tunnel, unsure if Garrett's younger brothers Mark and Brandon, as well as the Veritas Nok, made it out in time. It turns out Iris was never "the Key", Nali is. Nali also learns that she is a Tralate. As Nali grapples with this discovery, as well as whether she can actually trust her dad to guide her, the surviving upper castes of the remaining Curas hole up in the Hotel Celare, a sanctuary fashioned for just that purpose. The book ends with Nali and Garrett watching the rioting Fury bear down on the hotel. Jamb begins immediately after the events of Keystone. Mark, Brandon, and Nok are still missing. Sean is selected as Addo Larry's mox, and is training to become an Addo to help fill the shortage after all the others were murdered. Nobody trusts Milo anymore, except for Addo Larry and Deeta, who has a massive crush on him. As all the Ianua are hunkered down in the Hotel Celare, it becomes clear that no one trusts anyone anymore. The air is full of suspicion as nobody is sure who is loyal and who may be secretly working for The Fury. The Cura's are segregated to different floors and lack of communication is becoming a real problem. The first part of Jamb moves a bit slowly as the Ianua remain sequestered waiting for Addo Larry to relay information to them. The news from the outside is not good. The Cusp is in full effect and the world is spinning into anarchy. Violent crime is on the rise, and the Simple (average, everyday humans) are oblivious to the real reason why. Nali, Garrett and their Contego friends continue to train, nervously waiting for the next attack on the Addo and the group. When the Addo finally hold the Totus a special meeting to outline what is known, some shocking things come to light.So, obviously, I am not going to tell what these shocking things are, because that would be very spoilery. But some things happen that I definitely did not see coming. The story takes a very interesting turn about a third of the way through.As always, Misty's writing sucked me right back into the story. The book is a bit lopsided in that the first half takes place entirely within the walls of the Celare, and a lot of information is passed on to the reader about where the Ianua and The Fury stand. The identity of the Mastermind is still unknown. Garrett and Nali's relationship is moving along, and there is more talk about Binding, the Ianua equivalent of marriage, which both excites Nali and terrifies her. There is some drama between Milo, Deeta and Zaneen. But I began to wonder when things were going to pick up, action-wise.Well. At about the halfway mark, BAM. The proverbial shit hits the fan, in a big way. I cannot divulge too much information without spoiling, but let's just say that those of us who have been wanting more insight into who The Fury are and what their life is like, get a front and center view. In the end, this was definitely my favorite aspect of Jamb. There are more shocking revelations and Nali and Garrett's relationship and faith in each other is put to the test. Like BIGTIME.The first part of this book might have moved at a leisurely pace but by the last half my heart was racing as I was nervously flipping pages (or tapping my Kindle in this case.) And although Provencher's first two books ended on a stable note, she definitely ups the anxiety anty and ends Jamb on a serious cliffhanger. I mean like WHOA. I think that fans of this series will be happy with the direction Jamb takes as a whole. And if you are a little thrown by the pacing I have one word for you: PERSEVERE. It get's all kind of crazy and nail- biting exciting at a certain point in the book. The Mastermind is revealed in this book at last as are the the whereabouts of many missing memories. I am super excited to see how this will all play out in the final installment of the series.So, in conclusion, it's safe to say that I am in this series for the duration, because I HAVE to see what happens next and how this story will end. Bring it on, Misty! I'm ready:) less

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