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Flock
“The whole trilogy stands out for originality and great entertainment.” — Kirkus Reviews
Katla is psyched to be back for a blissfully uneventful senior year. But her hopes are dashed by the arrival of two Icelandic exchange students: Marik, an oddly alluring merman-in-disguise, and Jinky, a tough gypsy girl. And now Katla’s stork dreams, her guide for matching babies with mothers, have become strange and menacing as well. Hold on for a thrilling finale as the heroine of Stork and Frost taps into ancient Norse secrets to protect those she loves and face a final mythic disaster.
Katla is psyched to be back for a blissfully uneventful senior year. But her hopes are dashed by the arrival of two Icelandic exchange students: Marik, an oddly alluring merman-in-disguise, and Jinky, a tough gypsy girl. And now Katla’s stork dreams, her guide for matching babies with mothers, have become strange and menacing as well. Hold on for a thrilling finale as the heroine of Stork and Frost taps into ancient Norse secrets to protect those she loves and face a final mythic disaster.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2012
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Wendy Delsol
7 books285 followersWendy Delsol is the author of a young adult trilogy: STORK (2010), FROST (2011), and FLOCK (2012). The books are inspired by Norse mythology, adventure and Icelandic folklore. STORK was one of 25 titles out of over 1000 to receive a 2010 VOYA Perfect Ten and one of ten to win a 2011 Westchester Fiction Award. Delsol’s adult novel, THE McCLOUD HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS, was named an August 2011 Barnes and Noble Pick of the Week. The book is set in Iowa and tells the story of three generations of women and the secrets that bind them. Wendy has an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from California State University, Long Beach. She was born in Canada, grew up in Michigan, lived in Los Angeles for 20 years and now resides in Des Moines with her husband and two teen sons.
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September 13, 2016
What to say about the final installment in the Stork series...I kind of have mixed feeling about it. I enjoyed the overall plot, but the way the story was carried out, or should I say written, made me want to scream in frustration.
The first half of the book was great. I loved immersing myself into Katla's world. The addition of two previously met characters more fully into the story was promising and I loved following Jinky and Marik. The plotline was interesting, Katla was faced with several problems that relied on her to be solved and knowing what she was capable of from the previous two books I had high hopes that Flock would turn out to be an exciting read.
Unfortunately, the second half is another story. All the things I loved in the first half of the book, became frustrating and annoying in the second, there was just too much of Katla's inner ramblings and heritage information. A lot of that information was either unnecessary or too complicated to remember for the duration of the book. That coupled with Katla's failure at playing a more proactive role in the predicament that she's found herself in, made reading Flock dull, disappointing and as I've previously said, frustrating. I kept waiting for her to do something toward solving the problem, for the plot to move somewhere but it didn't till the very end. The final showdown with the queens of realms came practically out of nowhere and I still don't know what the heck happened at the end and why was Katla so confident in saying that it's over, the danger has passed and won't come back again.
I did however like the ending, or rather the twist with Katla's abilities as a Stork. Even in the previous books I found Kat to be careless and not responsible enough about her duty and responsibility as a Stork, so I was pleasantly surprised by that twist.
So even though I struggled with a large part of the book, combining the pleasurable experience of reading the first half and the dullness and confusion of the second half of the book, I give Flock a solid 3 stars.
The first half of the book was great. I loved immersing myself into Katla's world. The addition of two previously met characters more fully into the story was promising and I loved following Jinky and Marik. The plotline was interesting, Katla was faced with several problems that relied on her to be solved and knowing what she was capable of from the previous two books I had high hopes that Flock would turn out to be an exciting read.
Unfortunately, the second half is another story. All the things I loved in the first half of the book, became frustrating and annoying in the second, there was just too much of Katla's inner ramblings and heritage information. A lot of that information was either unnecessary or too complicated to remember for the duration of the book. That coupled with Katla's failure at playing a more proactive role in the predicament that she's found herself in, made reading Flock dull, disappointing and as I've previously said, frustrating. I kept waiting for her to do something toward solving the problem, for the plot to move somewhere but it didn't till the very end. The final showdown with the queens of realms came practically out of nowhere and I still don't know what the heck happened at the end and why was Katla so confident in saying that it's over, the danger has passed and won't come back again.
I did however like the ending, or rather the twist with Katla's abilities as a Stork. Even in the previous books I found Kat to be careless and not responsible enough about her duty and responsibility as a Stork, so I was pleasantly surprised by that twist.
So even though I struggled with a large part of the book, combining the pleasurable experience of reading the first half and the dullness and confusion of the second half of the book, I give Flock a solid 3 stars.
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June 25, 2012(I made this statement months ago: I loved the first two novels in this series. In general, time flies by way too fast, but sometimes it goes way too slow. Waiting for a good book like this one to come out qualifies for time at a snail's pace. :-D)
Wow, I loved FLOCK! Thank you so much to Candlewick for the ARC. I seriously couldn't wait.
Oh my goodness, Wendy Delsol's writing is so lyrical and brilliant. From page one, I was sucked right back into the story of Katya and Jack and a cast of supernatural Nordic mythological characters. I can barely believe I'm done with the series - (I can only imagine how Wendy must feel!) I want to assure readers that there is nothing quite like this in the YA market. The entire STORK series will appeal to those who thrive on mythology, love fantasy, love the supernatural, love a good romance, love strong characters set in a believable setting. Norse Falls is such an interesting location that I believe some might be tempted to look it up on Google, just to be certain it's not real. Let me save you the trouble—it's not! :(
So, relish in these pages, dive into this mythological world of incredible powers and root for Kat as she's once again put into life and death circumstances.
I confess, for those of you who haven't started this series yet, I'm a little bit envious. Come September, you'll be able to read all three novels, one after the other. So, put ALL the STORK novels on your MUST READ LIST and enjoy this unique world of Icelandic mythology where you can find the Stork Society and a merman and Snow Queen and Water Queen and a shaman in-training. Oh, and of course the hunky, loyal Jack. :-D
A note for TEACHERS: The STORK series would lend itself well to ANY mythology unit. Greek and Roman mythology are often covered in school, but Wendy Delsol's addition with Nordic mythology also will capture students' imaginations.
Wow, I loved FLOCK! Thank you so much to Candlewick for the ARC. I seriously couldn't wait.
Oh my goodness, Wendy Delsol's writing is so lyrical and brilliant. From page one, I was sucked right back into the story of Katya and Jack and a cast of supernatural Nordic mythological characters. I can barely believe I'm done with the series - (I can only imagine how Wendy must feel!) I want to assure readers that there is nothing quite like this in the YA market. The entire STORK series will appeal to those who thrive on mythology, love fantasy, love the supernatural, love a good romance, love strong characters set in a believable setting. Norse Falls is such an interesting location that I believe some might be tempted to look it up on Google, just to be certain it's not real. Let me save you the trouble—it's not! :(
So, relish in these pages, dive into this mythological world of incredible powers and root for Kat as she's once again put into life and death circumstances.
I confess, for those of you who haven't started this series yet, I'm a little bit envious. Come September, you'll be able to read all three novels, one after the other. So, put ALL the STORK novels on your MUST READ LIST and enjoy this unique world of Icelandic mythology where you can find the Stork Society and a merman and Snow Queen and Water Queen and a shaman in-training. Oh, and of course the hunky, loyal Jack. :-D
A note for TEACHERS: The STORK series would lend itself well to ANY mythology unit. Greek and Roman mythology are often covered in school, but Wendy Delsol's addition with Nordic mythology also will capture students' imaginations.
April 24, 2022
I liked this.
* I thought it sad that Kat and Jack had to lose so much at the end of this, but I guess
* I thought it sad that Kat and Jack had to lose so much at the end of this, but I guess
June 30, 2012
LORD HAVE MERCY WHAT AN ADVENTURE THIS SERIES HAS BEEN! With that said in yes all shouty caps I have to do a recap of all the books that lead up to this EPIC conclusion. I know I know some people did not like the series but to each his own. I really enjoyed this series because it had a little of everything and when a book uses myths I just adore it. Wendy did a wonderful job of weaving a world that went from the ordinary to the extraordinary. If you are looking for a good series to read this is it.
In Stork we meet Katla who is moving from LA of all places to small town Minnesota. When she gets there she soon finds out that things are not always as they seem and she finds out that she is part of a secret women's society called the Storks. Then to make matters worse she fools around with the schools jock Wade and he turns out to be such a jerk that she regrets fooling around with him.Then she meets Jack the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and she is excited to have a friend. Being the new girl stinks real bad so she and Jack become quick friends and find themselves liking each other.That is when she finds out she belongs to the Stork society and Jack is a descendant of The Winter People.
Then is Frost Katla and Jack are a couple but being a couple with their secrets is hard. All Katla wants to do is have a good year at school and build on her relationship with Jack and her best friend Penny. She is looking forward to Christmas but as all good books go drama is around the corner in the form of a girl named Bridgid. Jack creates this storm for Katla and when he does it reeks havoc on their relationship. With everything going on in Katla's life she does not need this. To make matters worse after Jack creates the storm he and Bridgid start to get close and Jack starts distancing himself from Katla. Katla soon realizes that Jack has been taken by the Snow Queen and she will do everything in her powers to get her man back. As Katla struggles to get Jack back she will find that somethings are worth sacrificing for.
That brings us to the EPIC ending of the series Flock. Katla has survived so much in just a short period of time that she is looking forward to having some down time with Jack and her BFF Penny. She wants to spend Christmas just hanging out and relaxing and getting some quality time with Jack. But as we all know evil never rests and Katla will see just how evil the new exchange students are. They will stop at nothing to destroy everyone and anything Katla loves or cares about. She will have to fight them with all her powers and she will have to lose some and gain some but in the end she will fight for what is right in order to keep her family and friends safe from evil. Wendy has done a fabulous job wrapping up this series and when you get to the end you will be screaming at the outcome I know I was!
Happy Reading Flock comes out September 11, 2012 on Remembrance Day of all the people lost in The Twin Towers Tragedy.
In Stork we meet Katla who is moving from LA of all places to small town Minnesota. When she gets there she soon finds out that things are not always as they seem and she finds out that she is part of a secret women's society called the Storks. Then to make matters worse she fools around with the schools jock Wade and he turns out to be such a jerk that she regrets fooling around with him.Then she meets Jack the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and she is excited to have a friend. Being the new girl stinks real bad so she and Jack become quick friends and find themselves liking each other.That is when she finds out she belongs to the Stork society and Jack is a descendant of The Winter People.
Then is Frost Katla and Jack are a couple but being a couple with their secrets is hard. All Katla wants to do is have a good year at school and build on her relationship with Jack and her best friend Penny. She is looking forward to Christmas but as all good books go drama is around the corner in the form of a girl named Bridgid. Jack creates this storm for Katla and when he does it reeks havoc on their relationship. With everything going on in Katla's life she does not need this. To make matters worse after Jack creates the storm he and Bridgid start to get close and Jack starts distancing himself from Katla. Katla soon realizes that Jack has been taken by the Snow Queen and she will do everything in her powers to get her man back. As Katla struggles to get Jack back she will find that somethings are worth sacrificing for.
That brings us to the EPIC ending of the series Flock. Katla has survived so much in just a short period of time that she is looking forward to having some down time with Jack and her BFF Penny. She wants to spend Christmas just hanging out and relaxing and getting some quality time with Jack. But as we all know evil never rests and Katla will see just how evil the new exchange students are. They will stop at nothing to destroy everyone and anything Katla loves or cares about. She will have to fight them with all her powers and she will have to lose some and gain some but in the end she will fight for what is right in order to keep her family and friends safe from evil. Wendy has done a fabulous job wrapping up this series and when you get to the end you will be screaming at the outcome I know I was!
Happy Reading Flock comes out September 11, 2012 on Remembrance Day of all the people lost in The Twin Towers Tragedy.
August 7, 2012
I have to start by mentioning the cover of Flock. Is it not the most gorgeous cover ever? Does her hair not have the most perfect waves you've ever seen? The colors, the birds in the background... it's all just so stunning. Well done, Candlewick designers, well done.
That's not the only good thing about this book. Flock is a fabulous finish to one of the most surprising trilogies I have come across in the inflated YA paranormal market in recent years. I love that Katla is a Stork, and member of a sisterhood of various birds and deliverers of souls. It's refreshing, interesting, and thought out. The first book, Stork, was brilliant and left me feeling very satisfied at the end. Then there was the second book, Frost, which carried the same interest level, but stray far from the stork ideas presented in the first book. We met new characters and developed Katla's circle of friends in a different but still enjoyable read. Now Flock joins both worlds seamlessly.
Katla truly has a lot at stake in this final book. There is her relationship with Jack, her duties to the Storks, her frail little sister Leira, and on top of it all, the evil presence threatening to take over her small town folks. Through it all she maintains her sense of humor, one of my favorite parts in the writing. I was expecting to be annoyed with the heightened roles of Marik and Jinx, but they surprised me with their contributions to Kat's life. Even Penny and Kat's Mom turned things around with their smaller roles.
The ending is brilliant, powerful, and perfect. Wendy Delsol has landed a unique, well-written, and well thought out trilogy.
And I want her hair. Best cover ever.
That's not the only good thing about this book. Flock is a fabulous finish to one of the most surprising trilogies I have come across in the inflated YA paranormal market in recent years. I love that Katla is a Stork, and member of a sisterhood of various birds and deliverers of souls. It's refreshing, interesting, and thought out. The first book, Stork, was brilliant and left me feeling very satisfied at the end. Then there was the second book, Frost, which carried the same interest level, but stray far from the stork ideas presented in the first book. We met new characters and developed Katla's circle of friends in a different but still enjoyable read. Now Flock joins both worlds seamlessly.
Katla truly has a lot at stake in this final book. There is her relationship with Jack, her duties to the Storks, her frail little sister Leira, and on top of it all, the evil presence threatening to take over her small town folks. Through it all she maintains her sense of humor, one of my favorite parts in the writing. I was expecting to be annoyed with the heightened roles of Marik and Jinx, but they surprised me with their contributions to Kat's life. Even Penny and Kat's Mom turned things around with their smaller roles.
The ending is brilliant, powerful, and perfect. Wendy Delsol has landed a unique, well-written, and well thought out trilogy.
And I want her hair. Best cover ever.
November 19, 2012
In the final book of the Stork series, Katla LeBlanc, a member of a secret society of soul deliverers, must yet again stop the Ice Queen from bringing about the end of the world. Hoping to have a normal senior year, Katla and Jack’s world gets turned upside down with the arrival of Marik and Jinky when she learns that she has inadvertently promised her newborn sister to the Water Queen and that Marik is there to collect.
Katla is a likeable heroine and this story does a good job of incorporating different Nordic myths and legends into the plot. At times however, the legends seem to run together and the names tend to get confusing. While the plot does flow more smoothly than the previous book in the series, there are a lot of sub-plots that never come to fruition and a lot of loose ends that never get answered. Towards the end of the book, the main conflict seems resolved much too conveniently and readers are left never really knowing what happened.
Students in grades 7 and up will definitely enjoy this book if they have read the other two in the series and will be pleased with the final outcome. This book is optional purchase, assuming you have the rest of the series in your collection.
Katla is a likeable heroine and this story does a good job of incorporating different Nordic myths and legends into the plot. At times however, the legends seem to run together and the names tend to get confusing. While the plot does flow more smoothly than the previous book in the series, there are a lot of sub-plots that never come to fruition and a lot of loose ends that never get answered. Towards the end of the book, the main conflict seems resolved much too conveniently and readers are left never really knowing what happened.
Students in grades 7 and up will definitely enjoy this book if they have read the other two in the series and will be pleased with the final outcome. This book is optional purchase, assuming you have the rest of the series in your collection.
May 21, 2012
4.5 out of 5
I've said this before about this series, it is so original! I love it. The covers are so beautiful; "frosting" on the cake. Yep, I punned it, so what! Once again we have Kat in a messy situation with some Nordic baddies. The modern references, as in the previous books, hit just the right spot to make the book relatable. One thing I really missed was Kat's inner dialogue. She didn't seem to have as much in this book as she did in the others. We don't see as much interaction with Kat & Jack either. This is a bit sad because if you read the first two books you absolutely fall in love with Jack as well as their relationship. I enjoyed Marik and Jinky coming back in this book. Watching Kat & Jinky's relationship evolve was interesting. I desperately wish Kat and Jack didn't need to lose what they did (no I won't say anymore as to avoid spoilers), but I see it had to be. I hope maybe we'll see another series where they might get it back. Over all, I think this was a great end to an amazing series. I want to reiterate...if you are looking for something different in the YA genre read this series!
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I've said this before about this series, it is so original! I love it. The covers are so beautiful; "frosting" on the cake. Yep, I punned it, so what! Once again we have Kat in a messy situation with some Nordic baddies. The modern references, as in the previous books, hit just the right spot to make the book relatable. One thing I really missed was Kat's inner dialogue. She didn't seem to have as much in this book as she did in the others. We don't see as much interaction with Kat & Jack either. This is a bit sad because if you read the first two books you absolutely fall in love with Jack as well as their relationship. I enjoyed Marik and Jinky coming back in this book. Watching Kat & Jinky's relationship evolve was interesting. I desperately wish Kat and Jack didn't need to lose what they did (no I won't say anymore as to avoid spoilers), but I see it had to be. I hope maybe we'll see another series where they might get it back. Over all, I think this was a great end to an amazing series. I want to reiterate...if you are looking for something different in the YA genre read this series!
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November 15, 2012
This book really fell short for me. I feel like Delsol describes how I felt at the end of this book the best, "No more secrets, no more heroics, no more asinine self-sacrificing plots." (pg 370)
There wasn't much of a plot in this book. Sure, there were lots if problems, but Katla didn't actually do much except for worry/complain/act illogically (with the ever prominent excuse of "I don't want people to worry about me!")
And something about the writing in this book really rubbed me the wrong way. Katla was way too snarky. The book was full of things like this:
"Just before the door closed, our eyes met, bucked truly the more apt description. I may have even brayed ever so slightly...I was feeling mulish enough to kick." (196-7)
Imagine stuff like that every other page. It gets old.
Overall, I appreciated Delsol's attempt at bringing Norse mythology to life. I enjoyed Stork, and liked Frost. But this one? No thanks.
There wasn't much of a plot in this book. Sure, there were lots if problems, but Katla didn't actually do much except for worry/complain/act illogically (with the ever prominent excuse of "I don't want people to worry about me!")
And something about the writing in this book really rubbed me the wrong way. Katla was way too snarky. The book was full of things like this:
"Just before the door closed, our eyes met, bucked truly the more apt description. I may have even brayed ever so slightly...I was feeling mulish enough to kick." (196-7)
Imagine stuff like that every other page. It gets old.
Overall, I appreciated Delsol's attempt at bringing Norse mythology to life. I enjoyed Stork, and liked Frost. But this one? No thanks.
October 22, 2012
This book wrapped up things, but I am not sure how I feel about the ending. I was surprised that there wasn't much with the Storks, something I really liked about this series. What little there was with them left me feeling like they were under utilized and that Kat's role with them was glossed over. I did like how Kat reached out for help when she needed it and that those that were disappointed with Kat helped her.
I hated how Kat felt like she had to hide things from everyone, especially Jack. Those two have been through so much together it that it bothered me. I did like how Jack reacted, loved that he didn't listen to what Kat was saying.
I am not sure what to think of the final results of things for Kat and Jack. Part of me is sad with what they are missing, but the other part of me is happy that they can lead a more normal life.
I hated how Kat felt like she had to hide things from everyone, especially Jack. Those two have been through so much together it that it bothered me. I did like how Jack reacted, loved that he didn't listen to what Kat was saying.
I am not sure what to think of the final results of things for Kat and Jack. Part of me is sad with what they are missing, but the other part of me is happy that they can lead a more normal life.
January 1, 2016
While this was a fitting end to an excellent series, I felt this story wasn’t quite as strong as the other two. I felt like everything was rushed, not enough depth was given to much of anything, and the conclusion of hostilities amongst realms was too fast and not explained well enough for a complete understanding of what happened. At the conclusion of the book, I was happy with the very ending. Happy with how everything worked out, and how the story closes. But I also had a feeling of what-the-heck-just-happened – almost a whiplash or something. I would have liked to see more plot development surrounding the exchange students, and better explanation of Kat’s sacrifice.
I still loved Kat’s voice and enjoyed reading her story. The series as a whole is fabulous, and I’ve truly enjoyed the submersion into Norse mythology.
I still loved Kat’s voice and enjoyed reading her story. The series as a whole is fabulous, and I’ve truly enjoyed the submersion into Norse mythology.
November 29, 2012
This book was definitely an improvement over Frost, but I still didn't like it quite as much as Stork. Still, it wraps up Katla and Jack's stories in a nice way, it flows much better than the previous book, and it was a quick read. I like how Delsol uses Norse mythology; it's a nice change from a lot of other YA mythology-based books. At times I did want to shake Katla for making some of the decisions she made (ie. not asking for help when she should have), but overall I enjoyed it, and although this does wrap up Katla's story, I like how there is definitely room left for more books set in this world focusing on secondary characters (maybe Jinky and/or Penny??)
April 8, 2017
This was one of the best endings to a book series I have ever read. The Stork Trilogy was a great mixture of fiction, romance, and high school life. Though the end did have an interesting twist, but the the two lovers still ended up together, even though they had obstacles in their path to be together. I really do hope that Wendy Delsol continues to create amazing books because I will surely read them.
June 11, 2023
Sigh…. Well I tried not to hope the series had some better explanations for things but still so many questions. It’s hard to grieve or feel someone is a hero who is told their sisters soul is at jeopardy and she is worried about Spanish homework. I don’t care what the merman says, they obviously were all in danger all the time and she could have chosen SOMEONE to confide in and work out solutions rather than just worrying the entire time and then stuff just happening with no real explanation…. Leading up to a grand finale that is completely nonsensical. I never ever got the impressions she understood her powers as they were constantly changing. I never thought she cared or even tried to take them seriously. And the focus on homecoming week every book was just weird. So overall not the best series and probably one of the worst. It had so much potential but fell flat every time.
August 4, 2019
Well, I LOVED Stork, Liked Frost but as I read this final book, Flock, the whole series pulled together. I was going to say it was my favorite book in the series but the last chapter bummed me out, so it's not quite the best in the series. Some reviewers loved the last chapter. I just couldn't get past a certain twist and the protagonists nonchalance about it. And the twins were so built up and it kinda just deserved more than it got at the end. sigh.
But I still have to say it's a great series. Wendy, please, please tell me what the scene would've looked like when the girl found out she was expecting. How did Katla hear the news?
But I still have to say it's a great series. Wendy, please, please tell me what the scene would've looked like when the girl found out she was expecting. How did Katla hear the news?
October 10, 2021
I wanted to like this book so bad. I was a big fan of the first book in the series. The second one wasn’t great, but I figured I might as well finish the series. This was so all over the place and difficult to follow. It took me forever to finish. Once you hit the last few chapters the author finally explains everything, but up to that point you truly have no idea what’s going on.
June 12, 2018
It was a 4 star until the end. The end kind of ruined the whole series for me, which stinks because I love the series. Just one certain aspect that happened to Katla and Jack really really messed with my feelings for the story. And it stinks. But overall, what a great series.
August 25, 2017
Ending was not as epic as I'd hoped.
September 5, 2017
Worst ending ever.
October 18, 2017
A satisfying conclusion to the Stork trilogy.
February 23, 2022
Excellent book!!!
February 24, 2025
Eh *shrugs*
October 28, 2016
Loved the series
March 31, 2013
Review Posted on Reading Lark 9/7/12: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2012/...
As a Lark I feel that I didn't stand a chance against the series. How could I not fall in love with a world that has so many bird references? I picked up Stork on a whim and since then I have enjoyed every moment spent in the fascinating and magical world of Norse Falls. This book was a difficult one for me because I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters that I have grown to love. I tried to read it slowly and savor every moment, but that didn't last long as the action began to pick up. I ended up devouring the book in a span of two days. It's always bittersweet when you read that last sentence in a beloved series. I'm already trying to figure out when I have time to do a reread of the entire series. I had super high expectations for Flock and Delsol didn't let me down. She delivered everything I wanted and more.
Flock picks up right where Frost left off as Kat is starting her first day of Senior year. I have learned that nothing with Kat is boring or simple so even this run-of-the-mill right of passage is epic for her. Not only is she dealing with college decisions, a new stepdad, and a sick baby sister, but she's also trying to keep her romance with Jack burning brightly AND trying to save the world as an ancient prophecy breathes down her neck. It's a lot for one teen to handle, but Kat manages to attack her issues with courage and style. You'll have to read this one to find out more about the plot, but I promise it's as full of mythology and epic adventure as the previous books. Delsol ended this fabulous series with a bang. As hard as it is for me to accept that's it's over, I am happy to say that Delsol did a beautiful job wrapping things up. I think all fans of the series will be pleasantly surprised by this one. There were certainly elements I could never have predicted running throughout this one.
I also really liked that Penny gets more of a role in this one. She was important in the previous two books, but I feel like she truly steps into her leading lady shoes in this installment. It was awesome to think about how much she has grown since the beginning of the series. Penny has gained confidence and she isn't afraid to speak her mind. I feel certain that she can now hold her own with Grim any day.
It was also nice to see more of the relationship between Kat and Jack evolve. Every girl needs a Jack in her life. He always has Kat's back - even when she tries to push him away. He's the hero we all dream about as little girls. I also like that while their romance is sweet and passionate it is still pretty chaste. I've always been a fan of leaving more to the imagination where romance is concerned. Kat and Jack certainly have that once in a lifetime kind of love going on.
I seriously could gush about this book all day. I love everything about it - the characters, setting, writing, and mythology. I want to buy a house in Norse Falls and hang out with Kat, Jack, and Penny on the weekends. Sadly, it's not a real town and these aren't real people, but Delsol crafts them in such a way that everything (even the fantasy elements) seem real. Norse Falls is a place I love to spend time in and hope to revisit frequently in the future.
If you haven't started this series, I highly recommend it. These books are clean, fun, and adventurous. I'm already planning ways I can encourage my students to try these books out. I'm also excited to see what Delsol will write next. She has secured herself a loyal fan in me.
One Last Gripe: I liked the ending, but it totally took me by surprise. It took me a bit to settle myself into it and realize it was the best possible way for things to end.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: Everything - I have a serious book crush on this entire series
First Sentence: Spending the morning ball-and-chained to a new kid was not my idea of a good kickoff to our senior year.
Favorite Character: I can't choose just one! I love Kat, Jack, Penny, Marik, and Jinky. Even the villians in this one appeal to me.
Least Favorite Character: Brigid
As a Lark I feel that I didn't stand a chance against the series. How could I not fall in love with a world that has so many bird references? I picked up Stork on a whim and since then I have enjoyed every moment spent in the fascinating and magical world of Norse Falls. This book was a difficult one for me because I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters that I have grown to love. I tried to read it slowly and savor every moment, but that didn't last long as the action began to pick up. I ended up devouring the book in a span of two days. It's always bittersweet when you read that last sentence in a beloved series. I'm already trying to figure out when I have time to do a reread of the entire series. I had super high expectations for Flock and Delsol didn't let me down. She delivered everything I wanted and more.
Flock picks up right where Frost left off as Kat is starting her first day of Senior year. I have learned that nothing with Kat is boring or simple so even this run-of-the-mill right of passage is epic for her. Not only is she dealing with college decisions, a new stepdad, and a sick baby sister, but she's also trying to keep her romance with Jack burning brightly AND trying to save the world as an ancient prophecy breathes down her neck. It's a lot for one teen to handle, but Kat manages to attack her issues with courage and style. You'll have to read this one to find out more about the plot, but I promise it's as full of mythology and epic adventure as the previous books. Delsol ended this fabulous series with a bang. As hard as it is for me to accept that's it's over, I am happy to say that Delsol did a beautiful job wrapping things up. I think all fans of the series will be pleasantly surprised by this one. There were certainly elements I could never have predicted running throughout this one.
I also really liked that Penny gets more of a role in this one. She was important in the previous two books, but I feel like she truly steps into her leading lady shoes in this installment. It was awesome to think about how much she has grown since the beginning of the series. Penny has gained confidence and she isn't afraid to speak her mind. I feel certain that she can now hold her own with Grim any day.
It was also nice to see more of the relationship between Kat and Jack evolve. Every girl needs a Jack in her life. He always has Kat's back - even when she tries to push him away. He's the hero we all dream about as little girls. I also like that while their romance is sweet and passionate it is still pretty chaste. I've always been a fan of leaving more to the imagination where romance is concerned. Kat and Jack certainly have that once in a lifetime kind of love going on.
I seriously could gush about this book all day. I love everything about it - the characters, setting, writing, and mythology. I want to buy a house in Norse Falls and hang out with Kat, Jack, and Penny on the weekends. Sadly, it's not a real town and these aren't real people, but Delsol crafts them in such a way that everything (even the fantasy elements) seem real. Norse Falls is a place I love to spend time in and hope to revisit frequently in the future.
If you haven't started this series, I highly recommend it. These books are clean, fun, and adventurous. I'm already planning ways I can encourage my students to try these books out. I'm also excited to see what Delsol will write next. She has secured herself a loyal fan in me.
One Last Gripe: I liked the ending, but it totally took me by surprise. It took me a bit to settle myself into it and realize it was the best possible way for things to end.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: Everything - I have a serious book crush on this entire series
First Sentence: Spending the morning ball-and-chained to a new kid was not my idea of a good kickoff to our senior year.
Favorite Character: I can't choose just one! I love Kat, Jack, Penny, Marik, and Jinky. Even the villians in this one appeal to me.
Least Favorite Character: Brigid
December 20, 2014
The conclusion to the Stork trilogy, the first two of which I read a few years ago so they're not totally fresh in my mind. Katla is a "stork", in charge of guiding souls into vessels (i.e., guiding the right babies to the right mothers) along with a number of other women in her small town, which is pretty much a hot spot of Norse mythology come to life. At the beginning of her senior year, two exchange students that she knows appear at her school, Jinky and Marik, sent to make sure that Kat fulfills her end of a bargain that she unknowingly made, giving her baby sister up to the Snow Queen as an heir. Kat can't tell anyone, including her boyfriend Jack, about the deal so she's caught in the middle of a supernatural war that appears to be brewing and doesn't know who to trust.
As soon as I started this book, I was reminded of what I'd liked about the previous books in the trilogy: the Norse mythology was a lovely backdrop to the story, and I loved the setting of Norse Falls that has so many people completely involved with the Norse mythology and yet others completely unaware of its existence. I really enjoyed the dynamic of this, and I liked the fact that the mythology/paranormal aspect did not overtake the more contemporary parts of the story. This was a story about Kat and her friends and family, with the Norse mythology just happening to be present as well. The balance was incredibly well done.
There seemed to be a lot at stake in this book, and I was intrigued by the mystery - especially in the first half of it. The appearance of Jinky and Marik seemed very cut and dry at first, with them obviously the "bad guys" for wanting to take Kat's sister, but they ended up developing personalities that went far beyond the typical "villain" mindset. There seemed to be an understanding, if not a friendship, that eventually developed between Kat and each of them, separately, and I liked this a lot. The other friendships in this book were also done nicely, although I did feel like the relationship between Kat and her boyfriend, Jack, was not especially interesting - probably because things seemed to be just really smooth between this, which was nice but more of a very minor subplot than anything else. The romance aspect of this book was definitely not a big one.
At times, especially in the second half of this book, the plot seemed to get slightly more complicated than necessary, to the point where I didn't always know what, exactly, was going on. I had to reread a few passages more than once to try and figure out what had happened. Even when I finished the book, there were parts that I was confused about and am still not sure of. It was satisfying nonetheless, probably because the book ended on a nice note and kind of summed up what had happened, but I do wish I had better understood certain climactic moments so I could have enjoyed them more! Things just happened so quickly and explanations given were not always clear.
I enjoyed this overall and thought it was a nice ending to the trilogy. I wish I'd read the first two books a little more recently so I could have had the entire story in my mind while reading this, but that's okay - it was still entertaining.
As soon as I started this book, I was reminded of what I'd liked about the previous books in the trilogy: the Norse mythology was a lovely backdrop to the story, and I loved the setting of Norse Falls that has so many people completely involved with the Norse mythology and yet others completely unaware of its existence. I really enjoyed the dynamic of this, and I liked the fact that the mythology/paranormal aspect did not overtake the more contemporary parts of the story. This was a story about Kat and her friends and family, with the Norse mythology just happening to be present as well. The balance was incredibly well done.
There seemed to be a lot at stake in this book, and I was intrigued by the mystery - especially in the first half of it. The appearance of Jinky and Marik seemed very cut and dry at first, with them obviously the "bad guys" for wanting to take Kat's sister, but they ended up developing personalities that went far beyond the typical "villain" mindset. There seemed to be an understanding, if not a friendship, that eventually developed between Kat and each of them, separately, and I liked this a lot. The other friendships in this book were also done nicely, although I did feel like the relationship between Kat and her boyfriend, Jack, was not especially interesting - probably because things seemed to be just really smooth between this, which was nice but more of a very minor subplot than anything else. The romance aspect of this book was definitely not a big one.
At times, especially in the second half of this book, the plot seemed to get slightly more complicated than necessary, to the point where I didn't always know what, exactly, was going on. I had to reread a few passages more than once to try and figure out what had happened. Even when I finished the book, there were parts that I was confused about and am still not sure of. It was satisfying nonetheless, probably because the book ended on a nice note and kind of summed up what had happened, but I do wish I had better understood certain climactic moments so I could have enjoyed them more! Things just happened so quickly and explanations given were not always clear.
I enjoyed this overall and thought it was a nice ending to the trilogy. I wish I'd read the first two books a little more recently so I could have had the entire story in my mind while reading this, but that's okay - it was still entertaining.
September 2, 2016
I'd say that this is a nice conclusion to the series, even though it really wasn't what I was expecting. And I guess, I didn't really like it either.
When I read that Marik and Jinky were transferring to Norse Falls High, I had guessed that Marik would be paired with Penny. And boy, did he. But I don't really like this matching, as much as I like Marik. I don't really like Penny (I was okay with her, but my dislike for her gradually grew in this book - she's like a different person). I feel like the focus of this book was more on Penny, rather than on Kat or Jack, especially the latter. This, unfortunately, is a far cry from her role in the series in the other two books (although Kat's best friend, her role was quite tiny).
After reading Frost, I was a tad grumpy cause I didn't get my dose of Jack. That being said, I understood how he couldn't be in the picture due to circumstances. So I was really hoping that I'd be able to see more of Jack and Kat in this last book. Unfortunately, I didn't get my wish granted and since I'm a big fan of romance... This book thus didn't meet my expectations. Rather than being Kat's love interest, I felt like Jack was more of a supporting character here. Even the role of being Kat's sidekick was awarded to dear Marik. So what's really left of Jack? He finally comes back into the picture at the end, and... loses his powers. His Jack Frost abilities that were uber cool.
Penny, on the other hand, I felt like she's changed. She grew to be another person, another character in the book. Suddenly she's "drooling" over the new guy and then she nominates herself for Homecoming queen... okay. But there aren't any explanations to these. I actually had thought that she was kinda like a queen bee during the scene Jinky and Kat were over at her house, the one whereby they were talking about the keepsafe. I really don't like this Penny. So I guess, I would have been okay with her if the attention of the book wasn't on her but... it wasn't. Then all of a sudden, Marik's into her. But it doesn't makes sense because the only indication he was okay (and not infatuated with her) was because she wasn't "ugly". But it wasn't even explained what he meant by ugly. Thus I have questions regarding this aspect. That, plus me liking Marik... so I'd rather he didn't like Penny. I thought it'd be nice if he had liked Kat instead, since it'd make so much more sense as they spend more time together.
Lastly, it's totally cool with me that the two lost their powers - Jack can finally go Cali, although he doesn't have the immune-to-the-cold thingy anymore (I thought that was cool). But what I hadn't liked was (again, I'm being biased because I don't like Penny and was irritated by this) that it was revealed that she, of all people, was the one to replace Kat as a Stork. That didn't sit well with me, alright.
Rating: 3.5/5
When I read that Marik and Jinky were transferring to Norse Falls High, I had guessed that Marik would be paired with Penny. And boy, did he. But I don't really like this matching, as much as I like Marik. I don't really like Penny (I was okay with her, but my dislike for her gradually grew in this book - she's like a different person). I feel like the focus of this book was more on Penny, rather than on Kat or Jack, especially the latter. This, unfortunately, is a far cry from her role in the series in the other two books (although Kat's best friend, her role was quite tiny).
After reading Frost, I was a tad grumpy cause I didn't get my dose of Jack. That being said, I understood how he couldn't be in the picture due to circumstances. So I was really hoping that I'd be able to see more of Jack and Kat in this last book. Unfortunately, I didn't get my wish granted and since I'm a big fan of romance... This book thus didn't meet my expectations. Rather than being Kat's love interest, I felt like Jack was more of a supporting character here. Even the role of being Kat's sidekick was awarded to dear Marik. So what's really left of Jack? He finally comes back into the picture at the end, and... loses his powers. His Jack Frost abilities that were uber cool.
Penny, on the other hand, I felt like she's changed. She grew to be another person, another character in the book. Suddenly she's "drooling" over the new guy and then she nominates herself for Homecoming queen... okay. But there aren't any explanations to these. I actually had thought that she was kinda like a queen bee during the scene Jinky and Kat were over at her house, the one whereby they were talking about the keepsafe. I really don't like this Penny. So I guess, I would have been okay with her if the attention of the book wasn't on her but... it wasn't. Then all of a sudden, Marik's into her. But it doesn't makes sense because the only indication he was okay (and not infatuated with her) was because she wasn't "ugly". But it wasn't even explained what he meant by ugly. Thus I have questions regarding this aspect. That, plus me liking Marik... so I'd rather he didn't like Penny. I thought it'd be nice if he had liked Kat instead, since it'd make so much more sense as they spend more time together.
Lastly, it's totally cool with me that the two lost their powers - Jack can finally go Cali, although he doesn't have the immune-to-the-cold thingy anymore (I thought that was cool). But what I hadn't liked was (again, I'm being biased because I don't like Penny and was irritated by this) that it was revealed that she, of all people, was the one to replace Kat as a Stork. That didn't sit well with me, alright.
Rating: 3.5/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2012
LORD HAVE MERCY WHAT AN ADVENTURE THIS SERIES HAS BEEN! With that said in yes all shouty caps I have to do a recap of all the books that lead up to this EPIC conclusion. I know I know some people did not like the series but to each his own. I really enjoyed this series because it had a little of everything and when a book uses myths I just adore it. Wendy did a wonderful job of weaving a world that went from the ordinary to the extraordinary. If you are looking for a good series to read this is it.
In Stork we meet Katla who is moving from LA of all places to small town Minnesota. When she gets there she soon finds out that things are not always as they seem and she finds out that she is part of a secret women's society called the Storks. Then to make matters worse she fools around with the schools jock Wade and he turns out to be such a jerk that she regrets fooling around with him.Then she meets Jack the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and she is excited to have a friend. Being the new girl stinks real bad so she and Jack become quick friends and find themselves liking each other.That is when she finds out she belongs to the Stork society and Jack is a descendant of The Winter People.
Then is Frost Katla and Jack are a couple but being a couple with their secrets is hard. All Katla wants to do is have a good year at school and build on her relationship with Jack and her best friend Penny. She is looking forward to Christmas but as all good books go drama is around the corner in the form of a girl named Bridgid. Jack creates this storm for Katla and when he does it reeks havoc on their relationship. With everything going on in Katla's life she does not need this. To make matters worse after Jack creates the storm he and Bridgid start to get close and Jack starts distancing himself from Katla. Katla soon realizes that Jack has been taken by the Snow Queen and she will do everything in her powers to get her man back. As Katla struggles to get Jack back she will find that somethings are worth sacrificing for.
That brings us to the EPIC ending of the series Flock. Katla has survived so much in just a short period of time that she is looking forward to having some down time with Jack and her BFF Penny. She wants to spend Christmas just hanging out and relaxing and getting some quality time with Jack. But as we all know evil never rests and Katla will see just how evil the new exchange students are. They will stop at nothing to destroy everyone and anything Katla loves or cares about. She will have to fight them with all her powers and she will have to lose some and gain some but in the end she will fight for what is right in order to keep her family and friends safe from evil. Wendy has done a fabulous job wrapping up this series and when you get to the end you will be screaming at the outcome I know I was!
Happy Reading Flock comes out September 11, 2012 on Remembrance Day of all the people lost in The Twin Towers Tragedy.
In Stork we meet Katla who is moving from LA of all places to small town Minnesota. When she gets there she soon finds out that things are not always as they seem and she finds out that she is part of a secret women's society called the Storks. Then to make matters worse she fools around with the schools jock Wade and he turns out to be such a jerk that she regrets fooling around with him.Then she meets Jack the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and she is excited to have a friend. Being the new girl stinks real bad so she and Jack become quick friends and find themselves liking each other.That is when she finds out she belongs to the Stork society and Jack is a descendant of The Winter People.
Then is Frost Katla and Jack are a couple but being a couple with their secrets is hard. All Katla wants to do is have a good year at school and build on her relationship with Jack and her best friend Penny. She is looking forward to Christmas but as all good books go drama is around the corner in the form of a girl named Bridgid. Jack creates this storm for Katla and when he does it reeks havoc on their relationship. With everything going on in Katla's life she does not need this. To make matters worse after Jack creates the storm he and Bridgid start to get close and Jack starts distancing himself from Katla. Katla soon realizes that Jack has been taken by the Snow Queen and she will do everything in her powers to get her man back. As Katla struggles to get Jack back she will find that somethings are worth sacrificing for.
That brings us to the EPIC ending of the series Flock. Katla has survived so much in just a short period of time that she is looking forward to having some down time with Jack and her BFF Penny. She wants to spend Christmas just hanging out and relaxing and getting some quality time with Jack. But as we all know evil never rests and Katla will see just how evil the new exchange students are. They will stop at nothing to destroy everyone and anything Katla loves or cares about. She will have to fight them with all her powers and she will have to lose some and gain some but in the end she will fight for what is right in order to keep her family and friends safe from evil. Wendy has done a fabulous job wrapping up this series and when you get to the end you will be screaming at the outcome I know I was!
Happy Reading Flock comes out September 11, 2012 on Remembrance Day of all the people lost in The Twin Towers Tragedy.
February 8, 2017
What I Liked: 1) Well, the first two books have focused a lot of their energies (or plotlines) on some of the Nordic legends, of which were all unknown to me. And I loved that about it. But this one focused more on how those legends were being rewoven into today's time period, and what effects they were having on Katla and her generation. I really love how Miz Delsol took her story a step beyond just retelling these somewhat obscure legends. 2) This is kind of an extension of the first thing I mentioned, but I like how well Flock brought Stork and Frost together. The story continues from where we left off in Frost, but instead of feeling linear, it felt more like....well, I don't know if I can accurately describe it, but this is how I see it in my head.
Instead of this (which I find most often with series):
It was this: (visit Fuzzy.Coffee.Books to see these graphics.
That may not make any sense to anyone, but it was as if she took the legend from book 1, and the legend from book 2, and brought them together to create a new story. I hope my visual aids depict that! (I'm quite the graphic artist, can't you tell? ;-)) 3) Complications. I enjoy fluff pieces of literature as much as the next person, especially when I don't want to think about anything. But I always appreciate complicated story lines with many twists and tangles, so I loved that part of this conclusion. Everyone's lives were all tangled around everyone else's, so the consequences of different actions were widespread. It wasn't just Katla and her decisions anymore. 4) The ending. It was a little bittersweet, which is always nice. Everything comes with a price, and Katla and Jack have to learn that. I'm glad for the ending that they received, it fit with the complexity of the story and felt very natural to the progression.
What I Didn't Like: There are a couple of things that I mentioned being a little disappointed in with the first two books, and I'm glad to see that all of those were cleared up with this final piece of the puzzle. As for this one, nothing sticks out at me that I just didn't like about the story.
Overall Thoughts: Flock is the perfect ending to this trilogy. I absolutely love that Miz Delsol was able to bring the conclusion to life in a way that didn't just follow a linear pattern. It's such a refreshing way to read a series. That was awesome. Katla and Jack are characters that I'll continue to root for the in the future, and will definitely take the time to go back and reread their story, because it was a lot of fun! If you have yet to get into this one, it's highly recommended!
Instead of this (which I find most often with series):
It was this: (visit Fuzzy.Coffee.Books to see these graphics.
That may not make any sense to anyone, but it was as if she took the legend from book 1, and the legend from book 2, and brought them together to create a new story. I hope my visual aids depict that! (I'm quite the graphic artist, can't you tell? ;-)) 3) Complications. I enjoy fluff pieces of literature as much as the next person, especially when I don't want to think about anything. But I always appreciate complicated story lines with many twists and tangles, so I loved that part of this conclusion. Everyone's lives were all tangled around everyone else's, so the consequences of different actions were widespread. It wasn't just Katla and her decisions anymore. 4) The ending. It was a little bittersweet, which is always nice. Everything comes with a price, and Katla and Jack have to learn that. I'm glad for the ending that they received, it fit with the complexity of the story and felt very natural to the progression.
What I Didn't Like: There are a couple of things that I mentioned being a little disappointed in with the first two books, and I'm glad to see that all of those were cleared up with this final piece of the puzzle. As for this one, nothing sticks out at me that I just didn't like about the story.
Overall Thoughts: Flock is the perfect ending to this trilogy. I absolutely love that Miz Delsol was able to bring the conclusion to life in a way that didn't just follow a linear pattern. It's such a refreshing way to read a series. That was awesome. Katla and Jack are characters that I'll continue to root for the in the future, and will definitely take the time to go back and reread their story, because it was a lot of fun! If you have yet to get into this one, it's highly recommended!
October 5, 2012
I can't believe the final book in the Stork trilogy is finally here. I am sad to see this trilogy come to an end but I really liked the way it all ended. I thought this book was better than the second one- I really enjoyed it! We got to see lots of new characters, which I think was awesome. I think that was just the thing missing from book 2. The new additions breathed new life into the story.
Kat is just such a determined girl. She does not give up, which is so admirable. Even if she doesn't always follow the rules. Plus she has this cute little snarky streak in her that I really found amusing. And Jack made me smile again! He showed me why I loved him so much in the first book. That in itself made me super happy.
Flock is a surprising end to an adventurous trilogy. I didn't see a few things coming in this installment. And one of them was pretty big! I'm not going to say a word though, you will just have to read it for yourself to find out. And then once you do, let me know if you like it or not. Personally I did like it, even though it bummed me out a little bit. But I think it was fitting.
I said in my previous reviews that I loved the norse mythology in the previous too books and this one was pretty awesome too. I was so happy to see more legends explained and woven into the story. Plus some secrets uncovered and mysteries answered. I felt like Flock was a satisfying end to a good YA series. I really enjoyed the adventures of the Stork trilogy. And I love that Wendy has something in her author blurb about the series that says she misses Kat and bets they are up to mischief without her or something like that and I just think that is so perfect. I can totally picture Kat stirring up all kinds of mischief, and it is how I like to think of her and her gang too.
Kat is just such a determined girl. She does not give up, which is so admirable. Even if she doesn't always follow the rules. Plus she has this cute little snarky streak in her that I really found amusing. And Jack made me smile again! He showed me why I loved him so much in the first book. That in itself made me super happy.
Flock is a surprising end to an adventurous trilogy. I didn't see a few things coming in this installment. And one of them was pretty big! I'm not going to say a word though, you will just have to read it for yourself to find out. And then once you do, let me know if you like it or not. Personally I did like it, even though it bummed me out a little bit. But I think it was fitting.
I said in my previous reviews that I loved the norse mythology in the previous too books and this one was pretty awesome too. I was so happy to see more legends explained and woven into the story. Plus some secrets uncovered and mysteries answered. I felt like Flock was a satisfying end to a good YA series. I really enjoyed the adventures of the Stork trilogy. And I love that Wendy has something in her author blurb about the series that says she misses Kat and bets they are up to mischief without her or something like that and I just think that is so perfect. I can totally picture Kat stirring up all kinds of mischief, and it is how I like to think of her and her gang too.
December 17, 2012
The Stork series is a fun series to read. It's full of Norse mythology, romance, and growing up. I adored Katla and Jack's relationship. And I'm kind of bummed that the series is all over now.
Katla, as we find out in Stork, has an ability to unite unborn souls with potential vessels (or moms in modern-day terms). She's quite powerful and somehow has a knack to get herself into a lot of trouble. Jack, on the other hand, is descended from Jack Frost. Basically, he's your winter weatherman machine. Did I mention this is all set in the freezing cold Minnesota?
Anyways, onto this book. It focuses on Katla's emerging powers and her attempts to slow down the end of the world (as she sees it). So many things happened in the first and second books. And this book focuses on wrapping that up and leaving us with a happy ending. And can you guess who's on the cover? I had it figured out at the beginning but never understood why until the last ten pages. Yes, that means I did not have all of the twists and turns figured out in this one.
And that ending? Woah! I'm having one of those moments where I want to gush and gush, but I can't. I can't ruin it for potential readers. While I definitely did not want the ending to happen the way it happened, it truly was the perfect ending. So yes, I have mixed emotions.
This is series that most people haven't heard of or picked up yet. And I don't know why. The mythology is beautiful, the originality is perfect, and they books make you feel good in the end. I'd definitely recommend it to all my paranormal and mythology friends.
Katla, as we find out in Stork, has an ability to unite unborn souls with potential vessels (or moms in modern-day terms). She's quite powerful and somehow has a knack to get herself into a lot of trouble. Jack, on the other hand, is descended from Jack Frost. Basically, he's your winter weatherman machine. Did I mention this is all set in the freezing cold Minnesota?
Anyways, onto this book. It focuses on Katla's emerging powers and her attempts to slow down the end of the world (as she sees it). So many things happened in the first and second books. And this book focuses on wrapping that up and leaving us with a happy ending. And can you guess who's on the cover? I had it figured out at the beginning but never understood why until the last ten pages. Yes, that means I did not have all of the twists and turns figured out in this one.
And that ending? Woah! I'm having one of those moments where I want to gush and gush, but I can't. I can't ruin it for potential readers. While I definitely did not want the ending to happen the way it happened, it truly was the perfect ending. So yes, I have mixed emotions.
This is series that most people haven't heard of or picked up yet. And I don't know why. The mythology is beautiful, the originality is perfect, and they books make you feel good in the end. I'd definitely recommend it to all my paranormal and mythology friends.
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