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    Bound by Prophecy
    Bound by Prophecy
    Bound by Prophecy
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    Bound by Prophecy

    By Melissa Wright

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    Twenty-two-year-old Aern is done watching his brother destroy the only thing that matters. He never wanted to take Morgan’s place among council, never wanted to rule their hidden world. But when the key to the prophecy is found, a young girl named Brianna whom Morgan will destroy, Aern knows he has to take action.
    What he really wants, is for things to go back to normal. But now he’s kidnapped a girl, and his brother’s men are after him. His only hope is to join with the Division, but they have plans of their own, and it’s the last thing Aern is willing to do.
    Emily just wants her sister back. She doesn't care about the prophecy, or realize what’s at stake. But when she goes after Aern, the truth of the matter uncoils, and Brianna isn't the only one who’s in danger.
    Suddenly, they’re at the center of a secret war, and unless they can work together, they’ll both have a sacrifice too big to make.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMelissa Wright
    Release dateApr 18, 2013
    ISBN9781301717385
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    Melissa Wright

    Melissa is the author of more than a dozen YA and fantasy novels including The Frey Saga and Between Ink and Shadows. When not writing she can generally be found talking with an author friend about a book, painting something from a book, or tucked between headphones listening to a book. It’s kind of a theme. She loves reasonable heroines in unreasonable situations, noble--if brooding--heroes, slow burn and sweet kisses, a lot of havoc, and a little magic. Stay updated on works in progress at Instagram or contact her through the web at www.melissa-wright.comFor info on contests and new releases, sign up for the newsletter here: https://www.melissa-wright.com/free-books.html

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    • 2/5
      I have to admit I stopped half way through and shelved this book. I honestly wanted to like it. I like the author's writing style, but I'm still lost half way through the book.

      1. I have no idea if this is our universe, a parallel universe, or something else all together.
      2. I have no idea what the main characters are...are they humans, paranormals, mutants, elves? I described them to a friend and she said they were Legolas' love child with Sonic the Hedgehog and Wolverine's love child with the Flash.
      3. It also annoys me that we still know next to nothing about this vague prophecy (that we still have not heard the whole thing of) that may have two separate tellings and a bunch more interpretations which we really haven't heard either.

      Sorry, again I really wanted to like this book, but it seems like someone advised the author badly to cut out the first half of the book that explained this stuff to speed up the plot. Either that or there's a prequel I should have read first.
    • 3/5
      Aern seeks to protect Emily, a refugee of his kind, as well as a great secret of an omnipotent prophecy under the care of the Council. He refuses to join the Division—a darker, more corrupt ordeal—even though both authorities may hold the key to the future's safety—and not to mention his own. His struggle with his identity, bloodline, and his vengeful evil brother will all make his job harder, that's for sure... but it's the elusive and ever-obscure prophecy itself—the one he trusted wholly and upon which he depended—that will surprise him.Wright builds a beautifully dangerous and complex fantasy world, but her characters lack realistic development and sympathetic touch. I couldn't relate to or get myself to like any of them. They felt detached, robotic, and it feels like they were only formed solely on paper. This made the plot difficult to follow and moreover, rather uninteresting; if I don't like the characters, I'm not going to like the story. Most of the book is composed of explanation of Aern's dark world, and a back-and-forth exchange between Emily's destiny and Aern's role in it. Thus, I felt there was way too much talk and hardly any action. Even from the beginning, I felt like I had walked into the story in medias res; there was so much unexplained and uneventful stuff going on (which I assumed would later be elaborated upon, as part of the climax, but alas, it wasn't) and it just didn't click with me. I was impressed by the few action sequences present, though; they are cleverly simulated and don't skimp on the blood and vicious good vs. evil interaction.I love the different powers that these descendants of ancient masters possess. Wright imaginatively portrays the magical elements of the characters who struggle to survive. Pros: Suspenseful // Doesn't hold back on the danger and violence // Fully developed and fascinating urban fantasy world // Lots of plot twists I didn't see comingCons: Boring most of the time // Dialogue-driven but weak in plot // Unrealistic and unexpected romance // Unmemorable characters // Bland, ordinary writing style // AnticlimacticVerdict: I had trouble keeping up with Bound by Prophecy because most of dialogue, characters, and style are inadvertently boring. It flows in sequence and isn't hard to comprehend, it's just hard to really become immersed in. This first installment of the Descendants series does have its redeeming points, including a well-instigated paranormal setting and exciting powers, but overall, nothing blew me away.Rating: 5 out of 10 hearts (3 stars): Doesn't particularly light any of my fires; I feel indifferent about this book.Source: Complimentary copy provided by author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review as part of the Itching for Books virtual book tour (thank you!).

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    • 2/5
      I have to admit I stopped half way through and shelved this book. I honestly wanted to like it. I like the author's writing style, but I'm still lost half way through the book.

      1. I have no idea if this is our universe, a parallel universe, or something else all together.
      2. I have no idea what the main characters are...are they humans, paranormals, mutants, elves? I described them to a friend and she said they were Legolas' love child with Sonic the Hedgehog and Wolverine's love child with the Flash.
      3. It also annoys me that we still know next to nothing about this vague prophecy (that we still have not heard the whole thing of) that may have two separate tellings and a bunch more interpretations which we really haven't heard either.

      Sorry, again I really wanted to like this book, but it seems like someone advised the author badly to cut out the first half of the book that explained this stuff to speed up the plot. Either that or there's a prequel I should have read first.

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