In the final installment of the Triad (yes, there is a book four but it is unrelated to the original series), we finally get to find out who the bad guy is and what he wants and how to stop him.We see the development of Cormac and Liam as a couple. First, we see Liam merely trying to keep Cormac from hurting himself, Simon and others. Then, we see their mutual attraction and need for each other. Finally, their deep devotion.However, the bulk of this plot is the story-line regarding the evil being who keeps causing trouble to Simon and his pack. It turns out he knows Cormac and that gives them a clue as to how to stop him. But… not before he attempts to steal the children again and forces Simon to do something so horrible the entire pack wonders whether or not Simon should be allowed to stay. (It’s very sad – just a warning!)Fortunately, Simon’s actions inadvertently lead them all to the final piece of the puzzle – the thing they need to defeat the evil being.With some tremendously heart rending speeches to the tune of “If I die I want you to be strong without me” Cormac, Gray and Simon set out to defeat the monster and (I’m not surprising anyone here) emerge victorious!We also get a really juicy Epilogue (I’m a sucker for the Epilogue!) and the entire debacle ends neatly tied up – bow not included.**I really enjoyed this entire series and watching the growth and development of Gray and Simon as a couple. We still never see too much of Cade and Rocky, but we do see a bit more with Cormac and Liam.All in all the romance was really nicely laden in this fantasy about wolves, vampires and warlocks. I’d say the romance was at least equal to the fantasy elements in this case.I thought the first and third books were the best, book two was great in terms of moving the story forward, but I felt cheated at not seeing more between Cade and Rocky (who I thought were a great couple.)Watching Garon and Riley grow was an added bonus and I found myself saddened by the end of this delightful series.Audiobook:Again, Robert Davis did excellent work narrating book three. I loved his grumbly Liam, his stuffy mage Councilman, the grumbling Were councilman and his little kid voices.He infused emotion and tension at the right times and did a tremendous job with the dialog.As I noted with book one, I was still bugged on occasion by his inflections here and there, but mostly I was impressed and entertained.I really enjoyed reading (and listening) to this series and give both the book, the audiobook and the series a 4.5 of 5 hearts. I am looking forward to seeing where Ms Dennison takes with book four. Soul Magic was more like Mind Magic in it´s flow of the story.After I have come to love the Charakters in Body Magic I really enjoyed that the story in this book was more flowing. The writing style was better then in the former ones and the end let nothing open for imagination. Finally the whole plot was fitting together.Personally I think that´s what makes a good book/ series.Every of it´s stars the book has earnd for a good bunch of ideas.
What do You think about Soul Magic (2013)?
Wow. Third one & still no let down. Loved the glimpse into the future at the end.
—fati19
Very good story with one of the most shocking plot twists I have ever read!
—Dania997
Awesome story. Awesome ending! Love this series.
—Afrodita
