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DESCENDANTS BY MELISSA WRIGHT

15/6/2016

48 Comments

 
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 Brianna can see her future, but it's the past that haunts her. Plans laid in place centuries ago are threatening not only her and her sister, but all of the Seven Lines. As the shadows plot their way to old rule, the visions shift again. Her power has led to some hard choices—and the occasional stab wound—but this set of futures holds nothing but darkness.

Unable to bear the idea of losing the footing they've so recently gained, she turns the soldiers of the Seven. But with shadows hidden among the ranks, can she overcome the path they've set in place, or is she blindly following their lead?

A nice ending to a fast-paced urban fantasy, that is perfect for a quick read. – Abooktopia
I adored how Reign of Shadows was written in third person rather than first, and how it transferred back between different characters in order to give us readers a better understanding of what was happening. Since the final novel was written in third person instead, it was much easier for readers to catch a better understanding of how Melissa’s world worked. Although I know a few readers found difficulties in understanding the prophecy, I am happy to say it was all cleared up, and loved how it was never truly revealed until the last book as it kept it mysterious and had you second-guessing which of the two sisters was actually ‘the chosen one’ as they both seemed to be at complete opposites in their abilities.


The world building was nicely improved as the author gave us some of the missing background story that helped cleared my confusion that had arisen earlier on in the trilogy. As for Logan and Brianna’s relationship… They totally swept me off my feet and cleared away any doubts I had between the two. Reign of Shadows was quick-paced and action packed, though I did wish it was slower at times and much longer as I did get a bit lost with what was happening on a couple of occasions.

***I received a signed copy of this book in return***
***for an honest and unbiased review***


Descendants by Melissa Wright:
BOOK 1: Bound by Prophecy
BOOK 2: Shifting Fate
BOOK 3: Reign of Shadows
48 Comments
Asha Berkery
1/8/2015 07:58:44 am

I thought you finished this bad boy a while ago?

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Abooktopia link
3/8/2015 05:08:49 am

I would have, but I lent out my copy to a friend who went overseas to Norway, and I only just received them back last week.

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Asha Berkery
6/8/2015 03:16:55 am

Oh that was nice. I'm sure she enjoyed Norway, and I'm guessing she was gone for several months?

Abooktopia link
10/8/2015 04:58:04 am

Yeah she really loved it up there. She was gone for several months. Around 5-ish months.

Asha Berkey
11/8/2015 08:07:17 am

Oh gosh she is so lucky!!

Abooktopia link
13/8/2015 02:07:38 am

That she is

Leah Lechess
1/8/2015 08:40:54 am

Eeeekkkkkkkk

Still need to get my hands on the trilogy. Where would I get a copy??

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Abooktopia link
3/8/2015 05:10:07 am

I know you can purchase a copy from book depository, or try contacting the author directly for a review copy.

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Leah Lechess
15/8/2015 05:32:42 am

How do I contact the author?

Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 04:03:40 am

You can find her contact at her website:

http://www.melissa-wright.com/

Leah Lechess
20/8/2015 01:44:00 am

Thanks! I sent out a request. Hopefully I might get accepted.

Abooktopia link
25/8/2015 02:06:42 am

Tell me how you go *fingers crossed*

Leah Lechess
8/9/2015 09:20:10 am

SHE SENT ME A COPY!!!!

Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:23:17 am

WOOH!!! Tell me how it goes!

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Leah Lechess
15/9/2015 09:20:57 am

I sure will :)

Emily Brown
4/8/2015 02:38:24 am

How short is this story? It's only like three books right?

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Abooktopia link
5/8/2015 07:01:38 am

There's only three books in the series. There's around 220 pages per novel, so it's fair short.

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Emily Brown
10/8/2015 04:58:40 am

Oh nice. I may check it out for when I want a short read.

Abooktopia link
12/8/2015 05:21:33 am

Best of luck with it :)

Emily Brown
15/8/2015 05:39:44 am

Thanks :)

Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 04:04:38 am

Your most welcome.

Chanda
4/8/2015 07:36:52 am

I was worried for a second that you weren't gonna post anymore :0

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Abooktopia link
5/8/2015 04:13:07 am

Don't worry! Of course I'll still be posting. It's what I love. I just won;t be able to post as often due to the work load I receive, and it's actually becoming hard to find the time to read. The struggles are real!

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Chanda
14/9/2015 09:24:43 am

Pheww.... *wipes brow* I got real worried there for a second. Work and school always gets in the way. Especially the higher you reach up in your school years. I wish you the best of luck, and hopefully you'll be able to find some time to sit down and read.

Abooktopia link
15/9/2015 09:20:41 am

I aught to write up another review once the holidays come by. I'll have some time to actually read, which I'm excited to finally do!

Delilah
7/8/2015 05:03:56 am

Shhh... I have totally begun this one......

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Abooktopia link
12/8/2015 05:48:12 am

Just gotta get your hands on the trilogy and to find the time in between life and all the other books.

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Delilah
13/8/2015 02:07:01 am

It's so much harder than people would think. But hopefully I'll be able to :)

Abooktopia link
15/8/2015 05:38:14 am

*fingers crossed*

I wish the best of luck for you!

Delilah
17/8/2015 04:08:29 am

Thanks for all the help :)

Abooktopia link
20/8/2015 01:44:28 am

Happy to help!

Ratchetray
13/8/2015 05:50:57 am

I might read this but I don't think I'll ever get the chance since it's pretty hard to get my hands on a copy, which sucks. Where did you get your copy from? I can't really purchase these online, and I doubt the local library will purchase these unless there is a high demand for it.

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Abooktopia link
15/8/2015 05:35:52 am

Yeah it's really hard since it's not a well known book, and Melissa is too well known either. I got my copy directly form the author who was kind enough to send me the entire series. You could still try asking the library as you never know. But I would probably recommend trying to contact the author for a copy, and she may just give you one.

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Ratchetray
8/9/2015 09:19:37 am

Yeah I might try the author herself. How would one contact her?

Abooktopia link
14/9/2015 09:25:35 am

You can contact her through her author website. If you search up her name you should be able to find it, or through goodreads.

Ratchetray
15/9/2015 09:19:49 am

Thanks. I found her website through goodreads. I'm going to contact her for a copy. Do I need to supply her my home address in case?

Kelly Stephenson
14/8/2015 08:00:40 am

Glad it improved for you and that the author answered any unanswered questions!

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Abooktopia link
15/8/2015 05:33:58 am

Authors usually do tend to answer all your questions at the very last minute.

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Kelly Stephenson
14/9/2015 09:25:50 am

That they do. That they do...

Emily Brown
15/8/2015 08:08:48 am

Another great review! Keep up the good work

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Abooktopia link
17/8/2015 04:08:56 am

Thanks!

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Emily Brown
8/9/2015 09:18:48 am

Ofc!!

Leah Lechess
19/8/2015 03:11:41 am

YAY! You've now reviewed the entire trilogy

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Abooktopia link
20/8/2015 01:45:42 am

WOOH!! About time too (":

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Lech Lechess
20/8/2015 05:58:21 am

Hahaha yeah

Nolly Kerkswartech
27/8/2015 07:14:21 am

A fairly decent series though I have yet to start the second book

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Abooktopia link
31/8/2015 04:15:29 am

Hopefully you'll get the chance to soon

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Nolly Kerkswartech
8/9/2015 09:18:35 am

I really hope so too




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