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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Book Review: Elemental Dreams (The Eldritch Files Book 9) by Phaedra Weldon

Elemental Dreams (The Eldritch Files Book 9)
by Phaedra Weldon
May 29, 2017
Pages: 236
Lady Darksome!
Thought I was gone, didn’t you? So did I. But apparently slipping into that good night wasn’t my plan.

I just wish I’d have left myself a note. Or a Facebook message. Hell, even a Snapchat…chat. That way I could have prepared everyone, including me, for what was to come.

And I could have saved my love from so much heartbreak.


Sam was dead and Crwys has disappeared without a trace. Those left behind have a huge hole in their heart, that is partially filled by raising the couples baby girl, Elizabeth. As everyone keeps Lizzie’s birth and life a secret from those who might not understand or wish her harm, something strange is happening with the witches. Cosgrove is poking around at odd times asking about the possibility of a baby. Everyone knows Thorn is behind the rumors but can’t figure out he could possibly know the things he does. When Lizzie suddenly goes missing it’s all hands-on deck to find Crwys and Lizzie.

It took me a long time to work up the courage to read the final book in this series. I was so heartbroken after book eight I wasn’t sure I’d be able to read where the story ended. Much to my delight it was worth the read! So, if you’re like me and have putting it off, STOP, go read it right now! I hope that Weldon will decide to write some books about other characters that showed up in this final book as well as some favorites. Each have stories left untold that would open a new realm of possibilities. Next up for Weldon is a new series called The Prophecy’s Edge which is a fantasy book about Elves.



Getting 5 sheep





DeniseB

About the Author:
Phaedra's imagination and love of television and movie characters often rewarded her with strange looks at school. Her love of science fiction and fantasy blossomed when her cousin Cyndy gave her Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight" for her twelfth birthday. After that, her mother bought her subscriptions to Ellery Queen, Issac Assimov's, F&SF, Realms and Analog and her father never failed to bring home a book of short stories no matter where he traveled.

Other interests are manga, anime, gaming, hiking, waterfalls and spending time with her daughter.

Her latest series are The Eldritch Files, The Grimoire Chronicles and The Dark Backward (coming 2016). There is also a 15 book Dark Fantasy series on the horizon, as soon as she feels she's got all the tools she needs in her wheelhouse.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Book Review: The Eldritch Files Books 7 & 8 by Phaedra Weldon

Elemental Blood (The Eldritch Files Book 7)
by Phaedra Weldon
June 16, 2016
Pages: 214
Sometimes the road to revenge is filled with sorrow...and sometimes, it's filled with death.

Sam's hunt to find her mother's killer ends in Oregon when she and Bastien are confronted by an Elf asking the Elemental Witch's help in finding his lost King. Even as she and Bastien agree to help, more Elves invade Sam's shop making demands to see the Elemental Witch. Does the disappearance of this King coincide with the discovery of stone bodies in the city's park?

Returning to New Orleans is easy—mending bridges isn't. As Sam and Bastien bring their Coven and Pack together to stop innocents from dying from an Elven Quest, they discover things are not what they seem, and the Dragon of Dreams returns in the ultimate showdown against Sam, and the Dragon she loves.


Sam leaves everything behind to hunt Lethe and get revenge for her mother’s death. Even with Bastien’s support Sam’s hunt ends in Oregon when she is asked to help find the lost King. When they return to New Orleans, Crwys knows immediately that she has returned and needs Sam to fill a hole in his soul.

More twists and turns continue in this fantastic series by Weldon. Newly discovered enemies has everyone fighting to save the King and many innocents that are being caught in the middle of this fight. New loves are forged and some major changes are ahead as book 8 continues with Elemental Tears.

Getting 5 sheep






Denise B


Elemental Tears (The Eldritch Files Book 8)
by Phaedra Weldon
January 30, 2017
Pages: 151
Now that Samantha no longer possesses the powers of an Elemental Witch, adjusting to life as a mere mortal, married to a Drachen, is harder than any enemy she’s ever encountered. Why? Because though she’s powerless, her friends aren’t, and those powers are leading them down paths she cannot follow. 

Ivan’s inability to resist the call of the Cyber Web has Dharma terrified. She’s worried about his physical health after finding him unresponsive.  


Kyle’s growing power in Southern Conjure has the Witch’s Parliament worried as the only tertiary member capable of controlling and advising the young Hedge Witch is now on his own path of destruction as he searches for the Dragon’s Eye. 


And to add fuel to the fire, a new enemy has discovered Sam is vulnerable and with Crwys busy investigating a mounting number of what appear to be Voodoo related murders, there is no one there to protect her…


…or the secret she’s keeping from everyone, including her husband.


Sam had to give up her Elementals and her powers as a witch and is now just a Cowen. Now that she has no powers she feels left out of the group because everyone is trying to protect her from harm. Ivan goes down the rabbit hole to follow something as a Cyber Witch and Dharma finds him unresponsive. No one is sure if they will be able to get him back. When dead bodies start piling up that are linked to Voodoo, Crwys, Levi and Tas begin investigating and everyone is surprised where the investigation leads. 

This is one of my favorite series but I have to say that I was definitely not happy with where things went in this book and how abruptly it ended. Hopefully, the next book won’t be a long wait. Even though I was unhappy with aspects of the story it was still an awesome read and you won’t want to miss it!



Getting 5 sheep





DeniseB


About the Author:
Phaedra's imagination and love of television and movie characters often rewarded her with strange looks at school. Her love of science fiction and fantasy blossomed when her cousin Cyndy gave her Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight" for her twelfth birthday. After that, her mother bought her subscriptions to Ellery Queen, Issac Assimov's, F&SF, Realms and Analog and her father never failed to bring home a book of short stories no matter where he traveled.

Other interests are manga, anime, gaming, hiking, waterfalls and spending time with her daughter.

Her latest series are The Eldritch Files, The Grimoire Chronicles and The Dark Backward (coming 2016). There is also a 15 book Dark Fantasy series on the horizon, as soon as she feels she's got all the tools she needs in her wheelhouse.

Friday, February 24, 2017

Book Review: Elemental Storm (The Eldritch Files Book 6) by Phaedra Weldon

Elemental Storm (The Eldritch Files Book 6)
by Phaedra Weldon
October 21st 2015 
Pages: 273
Secrets are like our past. They always come back to screw up our future.

As the French Quarter drags into the Summer heat, Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne makes plans for her future, which includes getting through her imposed stint as a Cleric and pinning down a date for her wedding. All plans disappear when her Air Elemental makes a rash decision that tips the balance of power out of Sam's favor.

Will Sam and her friends be able to mend her shattered power while being investigated for the murder of a local mambo, a churning storm, the spirit of a cursed ring and the appearance of her fiancé's ex, whose power is even greater than his own?


Sam wants to set a date for her wedding and get through her time as a Cleric but things never go as she plans. What should have been an easy investigation turns into a mess when her Air Elemental makes a disastrous decision that leaves Sam vulnerable. Crwys knows something is wrong but he doesn’t want to discuss it with Sam. A storm is brewing in New Orleans and it is not your typical storm.

This is another hit in the Eldritch Files series. Turbulent and mystery fill the pages to make this a great page turner.

About the Author:
Phaedra's imagination and love of television and movie characters often rewarded her with strange looks at school. Her love of science fiction and fantasy blossomed when her cousin Cyndy gave her Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight" for her twelfth birthday. After that, her mother bought her subscriptions to Ellery Queen, Issac Assimov's, F&SF, Realms and Analog and her father never failed to bring home a book of short stories no matter where he traveled.

Other interests are manga, anime, gaming, hiking, waterfalls and spending time with her daughter.

Her latest series are The Eldritch Files, The Grimoire Chronicles and The Dark Backward (coming 2016). There is also a 15 book Dark Fantasy series on the horizon, as soon as she feels she's got all the tools she needs in her wheelhouse.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Book Review: Elemental Soul (The Eldritch Files Book 5) by Phaedra Weldon

Elemental Soul (The Eldritch Files Book 5)
by Phaedra Weldon
June 28, 2015
Pages: 228
Time is running out...

It's the calm before the storm, and Sam knows Dionysus is coming for her. Spirit is the only way to defeat him—the one Element she hasn't mastered.


Sam needs to figure out how to master all five of the elements and so far she has only mastered four, Spirit still isn’t her strong suit. The Arcane seems to be working with her not making her crazy so that is one positive in her life. Crwys keeps having weird dreams that seem so real and Sam just isn’t herself.

The fifth book of the Eldritch Files was full of surprises. Probably the best book in the series that I have read so far. I love when I can’t figure out all the story lines when I am reading. It keeps me intrigued and glued to the book. I look forward to continuing this fantastic series.





About the Author:
Phaedra's imagination and love of television and movie characters often rewarded her with strange looks at school. Her love of science fiction and fantasy blossomed when her cousin Cyndy gave her Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight" for her twelfth birthday. After that, her mother bought her subscriptions to Ellery Queen, Issac Assimov's, F&SF, Realms and Analog and her father never failed to bring home a book of short stories no matter where he traveled.

Other interests are manga, anime, gaming, hiking, waterfalls and spending time with her daughter.

Her latest series are The Eldritch Files, The Grimoire Chronicles and The Dark Backward (coming 2016). There is also a 15 book Dark Fantasy series on the horizon, as soon as she feels she's got all the tools she needs in her wheelhouse.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Book Review: Elemental Flame (The Eldritch Files Book 4) by Phaedra Weldon

Elemental Flame (The Eldritch Files Book 4)
by Phaedra Weldon
April 15, 2015
Pages: 229
"I love you, Sam. I will always love you."

When Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne discovers her lover, Crwys Holliard, is missing, she vows to find him. With the help of her friends and an Alpha Werewolf who just won't take no for an answer, Sam follows clues that point them in the direction of the realm of Faerie, a place Sam swore she would never return to.

The road to his rescue is blocked by conjured enemies, a power hungry Magician, a former ally and a warring Faerie queen, determined to make herself the ultimate ruler of the Faerie kingdoms.

Will Sam be able to rescue him, or will Crwys and Sam be parted from one another, forever?

Elemental Flame is the 4th book in the Eldritch Files.



Elemental Flame continues with Sam completely heart broken and Crwys Holliard missing. As Sam and her friends search for clues on what happened to Crwys she is shocked where it leads her. Even though she swore she would never return to Faerie she must find a way in if she ever wants to see Crwys again.

The Eldritch File characters are well written with a little of everything. There’s the ones you want to love, like Sam and Ivan, the ones you want to hate such as Blackwood and Ina and the ones you can’t decide what to do with such as Arden Vervain! One thing that each book seems to succeed with is surprises! Just when you think you know where the story is going, BAM, you’re wrong which makes this series a must read!



About the Author:
Phaedra's imagination and love of television and movie characters often rewarded her with strange looks at school. Her love of science fiction and fantasy blossomed when her cousin Cyndy gave her Anne McCaffrey's "Dragon Flight" for her twelfth birthday. After that, her mother bought her subscriptions to Ellery Queen, Issac Assimov's, F&SF, Realms and Analog and her father never failed to bring home a book of short stories no matter where he traveled.

Other interests are manga, anime, gaming, hiking, waterfalls and spending time with her daughter.

Her latest series are The Eldritch Files, The Grimoire Chronicles and The Dark Backward (coming 2016). There is also a 15 book Dark Fantasy series on the horizon, as soon as she feels she's got all the tools she needs in her wheelhouse.