There are some strong points here – while I disliked the way some people seemed to be acting completely out of character in some of the action scenes there's no question that it's genuinely exciting, with high stakes and some great set pieces. In fairness, my disappointment at these things are probably making this review sound rather more negative than it would have done if the book wasn't in a series I enjoy so much. I've given Stirling a pass on the insta-love in previous books because I think the soulfinder concept is a good way of explaining it, but the insta-character development is a stretch too far for me. This is partly necessary because so many normally intelligent people, including Xav Benedict, a really good character in previous books, appear to be acting stupidly.
Crystal starts the book as a bratty teenager who is hard to like, and then becomes a resourceful young lady who's playing a huge part in the rescue attempt in virtually the blink of an eye. Part of the problem is that the characters aren't as well-portrayed as in the previous two. Sadly, I feel rather let down – I don't think it's up to Stirling's normal high standards. Despite being less keen on the genre than I once was, I was thrilled to get my hands on book three. Regular readers of my reviews may remember that Joss Stirling's first two books about the Benedicts, a family of Savants, were two of my favourite paranormal books of the past few years. After an unforeseen attack, though, the unlikely pairing will have to pool their resources to save their families. While her sister Diamond finds her soulfinder in Trace, Crystal can't stand his conceited brother Xav. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.This review contains spoilers for Finding Sky and Stealing Phoenix by Joss Stirling.Ĭrystal Brook has always struggled with her paranormal gifts, but meeting the Benedict brothers makes things even worse. Xav and Crystal must unite to save their loved ones, discovering a secret that entwines them forever. As their families gather in Venice, a powerful enemy seizes the opportunity to attack. When fate throws Crystal Brook into the path of Xav Benedict, the personality clash is explosive. The third book in Joss Stirling's thrilling Savants series.
Crystal and Xav must join forces to save their loved ones, unlocking a secret that, until now, has lain deeply buried. But as their families gather in Venice for Diamond's wedding, a powerful enemy seizes the opportunity to attack. Her sister Diamond may have found her soul mate in his brother, but for Crystal it's hate at first sight. When fate throws Crystal into the path of Xav Benedict, the personality clash is explosive. Crystal Brook has always been the dud Savant in her family paranormal powers just aren't her thing.
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