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Ever My Merlin (2012)

by Priya Ardis(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 4

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English

genre

Romance

publisher

Ink Lion Books

series

My Merlin Trilogy

review 1: Ever My Merlin; the last book in the My Merlin Series. It's a bittersweet day as I sit here and type this review. I've finished the books and now write my final review. I will take the time here to once again issue the standard warning that if you've not read the first one and the second one, I would recommend them to you before reading further along here. They are fun entertaining books and worth reading and I don't want to ruin anything if you dare read this review and I let something slip that could be a spoiler.In this last book, a lot more is learned about Merlin and Vane through visions, dreams, and just by their words and actions. Ryan is forced to be the voice of reason and to finally really act regardless of either of them when it comes time to do so. Though... more she is still torn between what they tell her should be done and what she thinks should be done, she works it out (I don't want to give anything away so I'll stop there!). Certain things happen in this book that change those we've come to love/hate forever and a race against time is now at hand to save... well, it really depends who you think is right (another place I'll stop at!). This last book takes everything you've read up to this point and brings it all to a boiling point which boils right on over. You'll not want to miss this action packed exciting climax to this amazing series. This book has some spots that are rather confusing and all of a sudden sprung on you out of nowhere that don't seem to make a whole heck of a lot of sense. However, all in all, the wonderfulness of this series and the completeness you get from this last book make it super easy to overlook the few spots like that. One thing that I loved about all the books in this entire series is how impressive it is how much research and work the author must have put into the myths and legends as well as the detail in structures and towns. The legends and myths are beyond excellent to read about and see the blending of myth/legend over the different cultures and times. It's also great to read the modern twists and personal touches the author gives them to make them hers for the books. As for the structures and towns, everything from the house in Boston to the Greek Isles (and the sea below) to India and back to England are so well described you can see it in your mind perfectly in just the right amount of words. The author has a real talent for words and, although I am really going to miss these books more than I can express in words since I'm a reader and not a writer, I'm looking forward to reading more from her in the future!
review 2: Gosh what a disappointment this series turned out to be. It started so well, but the last two books in the series got way too complicated and complex in the plot. The author started to bring in all sorts of Greek mythology and Indian legends with the Camelot mythology. It just got to be too much and a little ridiculous. I still don't really understand how it all came together, because it was so all over the place. I never liked Vane's character, and his relationship with Ryan is a true sign of an abusive controlling relationship. First she loves him, then she doesn't because he back stabs her "for her own good", then she decides to sleep with him. WHAT?! Merlin's character, who started off as a really strong character, became obnoxious and rude to Ryan for no reason (especially during their trip in Sri Lanka. Trust me, if you love the girl, you make sure to stop for food!). And she chose the wrong wizard.I had a hard time getting through the last book of the series. I was glad it was over.*EDIT*: And another thing, every book in the series is referencing Merlin. So how did Merlin not get the girl? Still upset over this series disappointing conclusion. less

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