Fury

The Seven Deadly #3

by Fisher Amelie

Revenge is an euphoric thing. Trust me on this. Nothing compares to the release you get when you ruin someone’s life. When they’ve stolen important things. Things that didn’t belong to them. Things I revel in making them pay for.

What? Have I offended you? I’m not here to appeal to your delicate senses. I have no intention of placating your wishes or living within your personal belief system nor do I care if you hate me. And you will hate me. Because I’m a brutal, savage, cold-blooded murderer and I’m here for my revenge.

I’m Ethan Moonsong…And this is the story about how I went from the world’s most sacrificing man to the most feared and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, Abuse, Contemporary Romance, Young Adult, Dark

450 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 3, 2015

About the author

Fisher Amelie resides in the South with her kick ace husband slash soul mate. She earned her first 'mama' patch in 2009. She also lives with her Weim, 'Jonah', and her Beta, 'Whale'. All these living creatures keep the belly of her life full, sometimes to the point of gluttony, but she doesn't mind all that much because life isn't worth living if it isn't entertaining, right?

Fisher grew up writing. She secretly hid notebooks and notebooks of dribble in a large Tupperware storage container in her closet as a kid. She didn't put two and two together until after college where it suddenly dawned on her, "Hey, I like writing". She's a bit dense. "No, I'm not." "Yes, you are. Put down that Oreo, your butt can't take any more." "You're rude." "Yeah, yeah." Anyway, she likes to write and has finally beaten her self-esteem into submission enough to allow herself to be scrutinized under the 'other readers' microscope. "No! No! Not a cover slip! Last time it gave me a ra...." (mumbling)

Rescue Fisher from her metaphorical specimen slide at www.fisheramelie.com

Reviews

[Fisher Amelie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book so I'm giving it five stars. o.O

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Revenge-Filled Stars

I love Fisher Amelie. I love that her books are YA. I think she’s sweet, adorable and completely squeezable. I love her so much I knitted her baby a headband < --- I’m that crazy. I’ve waited over two years for this book! So I will say this, Fury was a good book. It had action, suspense, drama and a complex Hero, EVERYTHING I crave for in a read, but a huge portion of this book takes place in Vietnam. I’m Vietnamese, so with that said, I take everything to heart (meaning this book hit close to home).

We know Ethan from Greed. He was going to give up his kidney for Cricket. But, she’s with Spencer now and so Ethan is really angry. As he should be. I feel for him. I completely do. I feel his wrath, his pain, his anger, all of it.

I wanted to see Ethan explode and go crazy.

Ethan is self-destructive, he drinks and has no purpose or direction in life, until Finley. Finley is different. She’s spunky, light, and seems very carefree.

Ethan and Finley have this unique and 100% platonic relationship. I love this! I love the innocence of Fisher books. I love the emotional build-up between the main characters. I love how Finley indirectly shapes Ethan. He’s her light. I also like Finley’s complex past. It adds great tension.

You’re a tortured soul, you are

She was my permanent fixture

Finley goes to Vietnam. Ethan finds out Finley goes to Vietnam to save children from being trafficked into prostitution or just forced into prostitution in general.

Okay, here I have to jump in. This part was VERY HARD for me to read. Being Vietnamese, I understand this happens. I completely get it, but I am Vietnamese so you can see how I have a complex on this. I loved the Vietnamese references, Fisher did her homework and it felt like I was in Vietnam. She references different Vietnamese dishes and culture cues, like the “Vietnamese hat” and even Vietnamese slang (which I say daily). I have no issue with this, in fact, I loved this.

It was just hard very hard for me to read, it was just too personal for me.

As Ethan stays in Vietnam with Finley, he stays and helps her on her mission.

I was going to save children and earn Finley Dyer both at the same time

I liked that Ethan was putting his attention towards this mission, saving the children, verse being mad at Spencer. It was a good change in the book. I sometimes felt like Ethan’s character was a bit drastic and extreme. I liked how much he cares for Finley and the mission, but I also wanted him to pause and rethink his actions for a moment. I think I feel like this because I empathized with everyone (even the bad guys, they are after all, Vietnamese).

As Ethan and Finley work more together, they notice their once platonic relationship isn’t so platonic anymore. Feelings are surfacing but at the same time tensions are high because not everyone likes what Ethan and Finley’s group is doing.

Fury built within me with such rapid heat, I thought my hands would melt through the surface of the island

You were a shelter I’d never even asked for. You are still my shelter, Ethan

This is the part where it gets suspenseful and full of action. I usually love this in books, but with my personal issues, I cringed at some of the parts and I was a bit overwhelmed.

With all of that said (and I probably didn’t make too much sense) I wanted to tell you my personal opinion of the book, but I also want to note that it’s a really personal opinion. NOT everyone will feel like me. In fact, I can guarantee you that people will love it!

I love this series and if you do to, you will not be disappointed. Amelie didn’t let her fans down.






AN ARC was provided


Series Order
- VAIN - > AMAZON
GREED - > REVIEW | AMAZON
FURY - AMAZON

[FMABookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning! Captivating! Heartbreaking!

Like many fans of Fisher Amelie and the Seven Deadly series, it feels I have been waiting forever for this book.  I will admit that I have stalked her fan page once ... or 100 times, to see if there was any news on the release date of Fury.  I don't use the word "fan" here lightly.  Ms. Amelie writes the kinds of books I LOVE!  She tells about the human condition.  She takes you on a journey along with her character's who are suffering some plight and through their journey of discovery you will learn something too.  Her insight is incredible.  Her writing is fluid, engaging and powerful.  Her word choice is not an after thought.  It is clear that each one is chosen with a purpose... maximum impact.




This series, tackles the Seven Deadly Sins as found in the Christian religion:

Vain (book #1)  Greed (book #2)  Fury (book #3)  Lust (book #4)  Idle (book #5)  Binge (book #6)  Envy (book #7)

Fury, (or wrath) specifically tackles the concept of great anger that expresses itself in a desire to punish someone that we feel has wronged us.  

Anger is a consuming thing, a burning takeover.  

It sets up shop in your heart and head and murders anything else attempting to make its way in.  Life becomes obsessed with it, clouded with it, engrossed in it.  You justify the feeling with delusions that you're owed retribution.  You condone thoughts and vengeful acts, feeding yourself with the idea that it's warranted.

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**Warning** Although this can be read as a standalone, slight spoiler ahead if you have not read Greed (book#2)

Ethan Moonsong was overcome with feelings of revenge. His heart was broken and cold, turning harder by the day.  He was becoming consumed with seeking revenge against Spencer Blackwell for stealing away the love of his life - Caroline.  He was drinking excessively, not working, and planning... a sick revolving door of daily activities.  

One night, out drunk at the local bar, he runs into his high school friend - Finley Dyer, whom he hadn't seen in years.  And he doesn't want to see her now. Embarrassed by the fact that the whole town knows about his breakup and also by his drunkenness, he turns into a bit of a jerk.  Clearly trying to push her away. But Finley - who, as a high-schooler had a bit of a crush on him, can't be pushed away.  She sees a friend in need and doesn't get pushed around.  Rather, she becomes pushy, making him eat, giving him coffee and making him talk and listen.  She doesn't let him play victim to his circumstances.

"Life isn't fair.  Life is far, very, very far from fair .  Sometimes it slaps you so hard in the face you fall back, you hit the ground with a resounding thud, knocks the breath outta you, but it's how quickly you stand and fight for the life you want and how you forge that new path that defines you, Ethan," "nothing is so overwhelming, so dreadful, that it cannot be defeated."

Eventually, Finley Dyer's fiery spirit, unending, unconditional friendship, pulled Ethan from the depth of hell he found himself in.  She saves him.  I adored and respected her character so much.  She was incredibly brave and strong.  She tells it like it is, she pulls no punches.  She realizes life is too short to be waisted.

"Don't you want forever with someone who burns for you the way you burn for her?  You deserve that just as much as she does."

Then she left.

Finley Dyer had her own secrets, her own pain to relieve, to be rid of.  So she went to Vietnam to volunteer, to attempt to save herself.  Fearing for her safety, Ethan soon followed.  What he found was a travesty that brought back his fury ten-fold.

Ethan Moonsong was a born warrior.

In order to seek revenge, Ethan gave up something in return, he gave up a piece of his soul, his self-worth, a little bit of respect other's had in him.  Because in seeking revenge, you have to disregard your beliefs and your conscience in order to carry out the things you would not normally do.

It is the storyline I am being purposefully vague about, I think less is more here, and you will gain so much by experiencing it as it unfolds.

I would classify this book as mature YA/NA for some strong language and violence.  There is no sex, but it is beautifully romantic... that first kiss... had me grinning and squealing!

I cannot say enough about this book and its beauty.  The slow building romance - friends to "lovers" was endearing.  The writing - spellbinding. The story - heart-breaking.

ARC graciously provided in exchange for honest review!

[Natasha is a Book Junkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I’m not who I used to be, Finley.”
“That’s a shame, because you used to be wonderful.”

Opening a new Fisher Amelie book is an adventure in itself, perhaps akin to the feeling of standing upon a cliff, high above a whimsical but luring sea, basking in the beauty of the landscape before us, while pins and needles tingle our skin from the sheer magnitude of the jump that is ahead of us. We know that once we leap forward, the free-fall might exhilarate us, but the sea will inevitably then greedily engulf us and force us to fight for our next breath. And yet nothing compares to the thrill of those few stolen breaths, of those powerful moments of struggle against a mighty foe, because we know, we just know we will eventually come up for air, find the sun again, and immediately start looking forward to climbing our next cliff. Every story in this extraordinary series has brought light to a ‘great foe’, a social issue that is quietly bringing our society to its knees, humbling us daily and putting our entire lives into perspective. But in every story a bright beacon of hope has also emerged—powered by love, self-sacrifice, kindness—and this story is no exception. From the angry ashes of loss and despair, a phoenix of courage is born, boldly taking flight and thus freeing itself from the shackles of its own pain. This is a story of two broken people who find their way to each other by facing their worst fears and embracing a new purpose in life. It’s a story of hope, forgiveness, atonement and a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love—pure, selfless, compassionate—a love that erases all hurts and fills all voids. I adored this book, as all its wonderful predecessors, and remain in awe of the thoughtfulness it takes to write a story such as this.

“The fury raging in my blood was more than I could contain.”

Ethan Moonsong is an angry young man, drowning in a sea of uncontrollable rage and resentment because he is incapable of voicing his pain. Unable to cope with the loss of his fiancé to another man, and still clinging to a romanticised idea of what that relationship meant to him, he has channelled all his anger into a misguided need for revenge, with each passing day losing more and more of himself to the fury that boils inside him. Until an auburn-haired spitfire re-enters his life and shows him all that he’s been too blind to see.

“Don’t you want forever with someone who burns for you the way you burn for her? You deserve that just as much as she does.”

Finley Dyer has never let her painful past define her, bravely shouldering the weight of her memories and making the most of each day in her life with a bright smile on her face and a spring in her step. Straightforward, confident, and full of life, she comes across as fearless and uninhibited, but deep inside this young woman hides a suppressed anger even more destructive than Ethan’s, an anger that makes her feel lonely, unloved, an anger that she has learned to control, but is yet to fully rid herself of.

“So you got your heart broken. So what! There are worse things, you know. There are things out there that would curl your toes to know about, Ethan.”

Finley’s past takes them far away from the safety of their small home town in Montana, to a place where their most basic instincts come to life, in search of retribution, justice, hope, and a little peace for Finley’s broken soul. But igniting Ethan’s inherent protective streak and thus unleashing the fury brewing inside him proves to be both a blessing and a curse, each day his conscience growing heavier, and the marks on his soul etching themselves deeper and deeper as he tiptoes the fine line between right and wrong. Each day he fights to erase Finley’s scars, to make himself worthy of her love, but in a world where justice is always a step beyond their grasp, his every action only puts the young lovers’ future in jeopardy even before it started.

“She’d become more important to me than myself.”

An extraordinary tale that I cannot even begin to analyse without giving too much away and depriving you of some crucial twists and turns in the storyline—this is a book I awaited for so long and it did not disappoint in the least. Ethan and Finley are two characters that I understood, empathised with, became invested in. I loved the subtle manner in which their romance was presented to the reader, almost platonically, where all focus remained on the nature of their connection and little or no importance was given to the more intimate aspects of their relationship. I understood the reasons for such an omission, even though I would have wholeheartedly welcomed that facet of their romance too. A beautiful friends to lovers story, a great addition to the series, an unforgettable journey.

“I love you. I love you because I can, because it’s my right to. I love you because I want to. I love you because it was my choice. You are my choice, Ethan.”

[4.5 STARS]



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[Hollie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was eagerly anticipating the release of this book. Upon completion I have mixed feelings. I'd rate this 3.5 stars. So here's my breakdown:

Pros:
* It was fairly priced at $1.99 at my time of purchase
* I adore Fishers writing style
* The relationship between Fin and Ethan was solid - I liked that they were friends first
* It’s a complete story - I like that about this series that each book can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers etc.

Cons:
* It was pretty ridiculous - the hero, Ethan, was a badass. I get that. He could walk in a room and clear it out with only his 2 knives. It was just unrealistic though. 10 enemy men (sometimes more, sometimes less), with guns, and he just storms in, takes charge, kicks a little ass, and goes about his way with what he came after. Over and over. His abundance of skill was done to an overkill.
* The repetitiveness started to drive me crazy - Breathe...Breathe........Breathe at a point I was thinking, please don’t!
* Lack of sex - I'm not saying that’s a deal breaker, but if you are in a place where your life is at high risk daily, and you are with the love of your life, what's the hold up? I think a little action would have not only strengthened the story, but also the bond between the hero and heroine.
* This wasn’t a long book, and because of this I felt too much emphasis was put on Vietnam in general. It went into quite a bit of detail about the area, the culture, translations, their food, etc. It almost felt as if too much aspect was put on the area, and too little on the characters.
* The first 20% of the book I tired of Ethan - he was just whined too much - I get that he was heartbroken but he came across as pathetic to me in the beginning, thankfully he was able to redeem himself for the most part.

So, I guess I have to finish up by saying, I did like this book but I certainly didn’t love it. It was my least favorite in this series so far. There were just too many far-fetched, over the top scenarios. I get that its fiction, but the situations were so extreme at times that it kept me from feeling a connection to the characters or plot. I'm still glad I read it though, and Ill defiantly read anything else Fisher publishes.

[Deniz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh wow!
I was simply blown away by Fury.
Really I was.
I mean I expected this to be well written. But... well I didn't expect....this... Me totally overwhelmed, me totally flabbergast, me totally simply and utterly shocked.

Okay. Let me explain this from the beginning:

I can't quite remember how and why I actually read the first book in the series. But while I loved the writing, I had some issues with the story line. I couldn't relate to the arrogance of the MCs and then there is the minor detail that I know the locations it is set in extremely well. Well, Mr. O is from South Africa you see... And I have worked in refugee camps and for aid organisations, in fact I still work for a charity org part-time... Somehow Amelie didn't get that part right for me. I guess this is quite unfair, considering, that I might be her only reader who actually lived through her setting. Still as I said, I adore her writing. AND I did adore Spencer, who was to be one of the MCs in Greed. Hence no questions asked, I was so reading Fury. Despite the fact that I had no love lost for Ethan. I thought, I would just enjoy the exceptional writing. Which I did. Very much. In fact I love the way Amelie wrote the fight scenes from Ethan's POV. Though I wasn't sure I would right at the beginning. But as I read on, I saw the pattern, the clever use of Amelie of it and it made so much sense and well, I love it. As I said in my review for Greed, I am totally and utterly taken by her extraordinary talent. Fury just cements this view of mine. This is an exceptionally well crafted novel.

The story line of this book is my favorite in the series. Now, there aren't many surprises here. I saw all the twists coming from a mile. But frankly this isn't about being surprised, it's about the journey there. I enjoyed the slow burn romance between Ethan and Finley. I loved how they became friends and how they slowly fell for one another. I adore their journey. It's simply beautiful and it felt real.

Which is due to the superb character building. And this is definitely one of the reasons I loved this book so much. In fact while I had my issues with Vain's story line, I was a bit put off by Greed's character building. Well Fury has not only the most engaging story line but also superb character building.
As I said, I didn't like Ethan. Well, actually I couldn't stand him. The two reasons I was going to read Fury, well the cover for one (sorry it's shallow I know... but I mean I can't help it, that I am a coverslut) the other reason Amelie's fabulous writing. Now about 10% into Fury, I couldn't recall why I disliked Ethan. Because suddenly everything fell into place. He was to a degree a total douche, but I got him. I got his anger, I got why he did act the way he did in Greed. AND more importantly I just adore him. I totally fell for Ethan. Finley was really cool and quirky and kind- so well, she had me from page 1.
The amazing thing about Fury though is not only did I like the MCs, the support cast is really well written as well. We talking well rounded characters. We talking layers of different sides revealed as you go on reading. Right until the last page, I feel like I get and understand this group of people. I saw where the villains were coming from. There is not a single black and white character in here. Simply and utterly fabulous character building.

When I was pondering on this, really great novel, I realised a few things:
FIRST: I suddenly understood the previous novels better. Which kinda surprised me. Cause, well, each novel could be read as a standalone. But I saw where the titles came from. I understood, why Greed was called Greed. It's like something fell into place. Which is kinda amazing. I actually realised, that neither Vain nor Greed are really my vices- but Fury. Well, I am well acquainted with that vice, not that I am much proud of it. But I got why Ethan did what he did. Because at times I wish I could have just done the same. The helplessness that drove him there, is well know to me. He's desire for vengeance, well, thankfully I am older and wiser, but something I have felt personally when I was his age... All of this left me amazed. I am totally awed by Amelie's clever use of the vices and how she has looked at them in a different, way less obvious way and used them in her stories. Really it's brilliant.

SECOND: Fury tackles a rather heavy subject. And it left me pondering over the injustice of the world we currently live in. The cruelty and devastation the greed of people can bring over the innocent. But more so, the fact that there are people that are willing to pay for those things, and that in fact their prosecution not harsh enough in my opinion. I mean if no one buys the goods, their would be no sellers left. I am not justifying the sellers exist, and I am absolutely for their persecution ( in fact I wish there were loads of Ethans in this world, it might make the Khanhs of this world think twice?), but I am saying that the consumers should be forced to take responsibility and be punished for it.
There is so much to say about this subject. The sad truth is Amelie has not exaggerate the situation. And ok, while I said there should be more Ethans, I do not suggest we all go vigilante, the truth is, this is still a novel. And in real life the outcome would have been very different for Ethan.
But frankly I needed that ending, I need to think that there a people like Finley, who end up the way she did. Which is why Fury struck so close to my heart. Though I know sadly, that this subject is based on the horrific truth, I also know that there are people out there who do their best to help and prevent- and I need to believe that they make a difference.

THIRD: I need the next book! When is coming out? And who is it about?


A surprisingly deep and touching action packed novel. Oh and let me warn you- no smut. Absolutely no smut in here. Which surprised me considering that Greed was quite sizzling... it's quite bloody and though provoking instead. In my opinion the best of Amelie's books so far! An absolute must read of 2015!!

4.5 Stars!

[Kaila · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars

“Anger is a consuming thing, a burning takeover."

I was so sure I was going to love the entirety of this book. I absolutely flew through the first half and was enjoying myself immensely. It's the second half that I has quite a bit of problems with. The first half was emotional, powerful and was developing the relationship really well. I was falling in love alongside Ethan and Finley, with their sweet moments and touching scenes. The second half, however, was completely different. It went from a slow and steady emotional book to a somewhat ridiculous and over-the-top plot. That part of the story just didn't fit in with everything else in the book, especially since there were so many plot holes I thought I was reading a slice of Swiss cheese. Nonetheless, my love for the first half of the book and the characters remains, so I can't be too heartbroken.

Ethan Moonsong has been betrayed by the person he loved the most, now he wants revenge. He drowns his sorrow and anger with cheap liquor and hopes for vengeance. Until Finley. She is his opposite in so many ways. Calm when he is chaos, love where he is fury. They become unlikely friends and they help each other more than either of them can comprehend. So when Finley leaves to pursue a purpose that has plagued her for a lifetime, Ethan can't help but feel left behind. The only way for him to ensure Finely is safe and remain with her is to follow, so he does. Together they can help to set things right in the world, that is if his fury doesn't get the better of him.

“That was the last of my fury, the last of my wrath, my bitter, confused anger.”

I was absolutely loving this book at the start, I was sure it was going to become my new favourite in the series. I think Ethan is such an intriguing character and his fury was compelling at the beginning, I couldn't wait to see how he developed. His connection with Finley was also amazing and definitely my favourite initial coupling from the series. They contrasted greatly, but it worked so well. She was wise and calm which meshed so well with his impulsiveness and fire. Together I thought they were going to be unstoppable. I also loved how they started as friends first. This allowed their relationship to grow form a really genuine and beautiful place. As you can tell, I was sure I was going to love this book.

Basically all my problems from this book come from when they were in Vietnam, actually more towards the end of their time in Vietnam as the first part was still pretty good. Again, I was initially so excited with this plot because it was reminiscent of Vain and I thought these characters would work so well with the story. The main issues came from Ethan and he his character was completely destroyed. Not only was it totally unrealistic that he was so unbelievably powerful and warrior like, even though the enemy had guns, but it just destroyed the natural arc of the story. Everything was progressing in a genuine manner, with subtlety and beauty until this plot line came about and threw it all away for ridiculous exaggerated action movie drama (and not in a good way).


Morally and for the structure of the story it also didn't work. We are meant to believe that Ethan killed (yes murdered!) uncountable amounts of people and he can just get away with it? Not only would that be psychologically damaging to him but he is also a serial killer, no matter if he was killing the ‘bad guys’. It really just disgusted me and I couldn't concentrate on the romance because I couldn't overlook this plot point. It also doesn't make sense which reduced the believability of the story. There is no way that a police officer would let him get away with what he did, again he killed a COUNTLESS amount of people. There was hardly any real discussion on the morality of it all, which just peeved me off. Just the legal weight of what he did just dumbfounded me, especially since it was so overlooked in the story. Also, if so many people are being murdered, people would notice! I just can't get passed it. I also wished that there was some closure for Ethan and Cricket, I would have loved to see that reconnection.



Even though this book annoyed me no end, I still really liked the characters and their relationship. I also think that the premise behind this series is fantastic so I can't wait to read the next one!

[Elizabeth]

I didn't like Greed but I'm sooooooo excited for this book!

Ethan I'm waiting for your crazy and angry mind!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+++ Finally Stars

I have been waiting. Impatiently waiting. For the next in the The Seven Deadly Series. So when this puppy popped up on my Kindle, I was pumped....


After reading Fury, I was overcome. Overcome with awe for Ms Amelie. Overcome with anger, fury if you will, at the elements in the story. Overcome with the emotion that Ms Amelie wrung out me.



Ethan is heartbroken over the recent breakup with his girlfriend. But not in the regular heartbroken way. More in the pissed, how can she do this to me heartbroken way. The way that makes him want to slash things with his knife.
I wanted bitter. I wanted sadness. I wanted my revenge.

Finley crushed on Ethan hard in high school. But that was a while ago. Now she just sees a childhood friend who is hurting. Who is boiling. On the inside. She just wants to help him take down the simmer.

Ethan, you can choose to hope or you can choose to fear. Fear is a crippling disease. It takes over and paralyzes. Hope bolsters, motivates. People who fear, die. People who hope, live. Even in death they live.

Ethan and Finley form a fragile friendship. One based on the knowledge that each of them is damaged. They help each other keep that loose grip on sanity. The grip that keeps them held together against their pasts.

There are no debts earned or owed when life is cruel to you like that. It's my duty as a friend first but also as a human to life those who need lifting, to lift you.

Finley has found her own brand of revenge. She has found a way to work out her fury. In a way that puts no one in danger. Except herself.

Yes, this is the story of Fury. Of Revenge. There are terrible things in the world. Things that deserve our fury. But can one be consumed with revenge without being consumed?

...I should have found another way. A way that didn't cause more rife, more suffering, more difficulties. I should have been patient. I should have quelled the the fury that rose so easily in my heart and soul and mind and hands.

I was totally captivated by the story. The characters jump off the page. Ethan and Finley were so real I was afraid to close my Kindle in case they couldn't breathe. Ms Amelie has once again taken us into a dark place to show us that there is evil in world. She takes us into the scariest of places. And she makes us want to do something about it. She is the Sally Struthers of the Indie World.

Ms Amelie describes the worst in humanity, but gives us the best reasons to fight back.

You were a shelter I'd never even asked for. You are still my shelter, Ethan.

If you haven't read the first two books in the series, all I have to say is....LUCKY. You get to read them for the first time. Something I can never do again. And you won't have to wait for Book 3.

I have recommended this series to everyone from high school freshmen to....well, lets not get hung up on age. Bottom line....this is great writing, amazing characters, and stories that will make you believe in the redemptive powers of the human spirit. But ultimately, these are the tales of ordinary, flawed people who find a way to be extraordinary despite being oh, so human.

Fall in love with Ms Amelie's books and be happily overcome.

[Christine Alibutud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anger is a consuming thing, a burning takeover.

It sets up shop in your heart and head and murders anything else attempting to make its way in. Life becomes obsessed with it, clouded with it, engrossed in it. You justify the feeling with delusions that you’re owed retribution. You condone thoughts and vengeful acts, feeding yourself with the idea that it’s warranted.

But that nourishment comes at a price. It costs you pieces of your soul, your love, your worth. You disregard your beliefs, your conscience. You adopt apathy like it’s salvation because you know in your heart of hearts that you would deteriorate into nothing without it. Because you don’t want to let it go. It makes you feel powerful, that anger. It makes you feel important. So you will let it eat you alive, consume every part of you until all that’s left is hollow revenge.

If there's one thing I'm feeling, it's definitely frustration.

Such utter frustration that I can almost cry.

Why?

Well, it's mainly because I've waited for this book for almost 2 years. Two long years of waiting, and constantly waiting for an update. Patience did me good, because here I am, finally finished with it...but I'm feeling every bit of unsatisfied. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but it's just really frustratingly sad to be left feeling this way.

"...You can choose to hope or you can choose to fear. Fear is a crippling disease. It takes over and paralyzes. Hope bolsters, motivates. People who fear, die. People who hope, live. Even in death they live."

I mean, don't get me wrong. I still did enjoy the book. The plot was riveting, and the main concept had depth, and certainly touched me. Ethan also defintely embodied fury , which was good, considering the fact that that's what I felt lacking about Spencer's story--embodiment of greed .

"I’m happy to have been blind to what you are then only because I couldn’t have been what you deserved. We would have been each other’s crutches. That’s not what a love like this is meant for, Fin. Not the kind of love I feel for you right now.

This love is reserved for nothing but adoration, intense attraction, for a different, singular type of devotion. This love I feel for you I feel because I love you just as you are and not for what you can give me. It’s an unselfish love. And oh my God but I love you, Fin. So, so much."

I also loved how the foundation of Ethan and Finley's relationship was established. I absolutely gushed about their friendship, and their whole dynamic was just intense but adorable at the same time.

I was perfectly enjoying the first half, even getting a glimpse of Spencer and Cricket's relationship. Sadly, this book lost me several times around the second half of the book. I felt that it got a little bit draggy and over the place. Although somehow and someway, a part would redeem itself and bring me back to the book. But the constant detachment just frustrated me to no end.

I guess aside from that, I have three main issues with the book:

1. I badly wanted a proper closure for Cricket and Ethan, and maybe even between him and Spencer. Sure, Ethan finally let go of his rage for what happened, but I was at least expecting a scene wherein they would get to talk about it or something. Sadly, I got none. *cue tears*

2. I felt underwhelmed by the ending. I felt that the consequence for Ethan's choice was a bit unjustified. I mean, I am all for Ethan and what he did was totally understandable. Heck, I'm on his side. BUT! All I got was that talk with Detective Tran--heart-wrenchigly touching it may be--was not enough for me. Moving on, fast forward to Ethan and Finley's happy ending and wherein they even found out Finley was pregnant. I mean, I'm supposed to be happy with that news, but I was just stoic. Can I just say it broke my heart when I felt so-so about it. Simply put, the ending just felt meh to me. *cue second batch of tears*

3. Lastly, I can't tell you how many times I've read the words "finally", and "breathe" in this book. At first, it had this intense and captivating effect, but then it was just written about a bajillion times that was too much for my liking. Honestly, it kind of irked me. I was close to having a tally for the two words to see which was written the most (probably "breathe" HA HA HA). Yeah, that's just a super personal petty issue. *cue eye-roll*

"We were broken, the both of us, apart, but together we were whole, perfect, flawless, and intact. Collectively we were absolute. Together we were conclusive. Period."

But of course, there was still this better part of me that loved this book. Ethan and Finley were both wonderful main characters, and the other secondary characters were all appealing as well.

Again, the main concept and the advocacy behind the book was just on point. SO yeah, HELP STOP CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING!

"I love you because I can, because it’s my right to. I love you because I want to. I love you because it was my choice. You are my choice, Ethan."

Over-all, this book was an okay read for me, and I'm still very much excited for the next installment. PLEASE LET IT BE SOON! I DON'T THINK I CAN WAIT FOR ANOTHER 2 YEARS!

So far, Vain is still my favorite in the series, and is still the only one that truly took me to that wonderful book high.

3.5 stars!

"We were kismet, a gift from the heavens above left to stumble about all those years until that altogether healing declaration, that single utterance."

[Tash · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.
I love these books so much there was no way I could give it less than 5 stars. A few things kept it from being perfect but I’m not going to write focused on the negatives, maybe when I have time to write a full review I’ll point out the negatives in countless positives but for now I’ll just say 4.5 stars and wayyy past my bed time 💜💜

EDIT
Ok we all know i love this series but..... now i have some spare time lets talk about the things i didnt love about this installment of The Seven Deadly Sins:
Firstly, it was wayyy to far-fetched for a non fantasy novel, there is no possible believable scenario where a normal guy with a bit of a hunting background can take out 50+ armed men all trying to kill him and leave with nothing but a leg-wound.
Secondly, the sin was called fury! besides Ethan's anger at Spencer in the first quarter of the book i didn't feel any fury, his anger was well handled and justified. Fury to me is seeing red /cant control yourself.
Thirdly, if i have to read the word breathe again any time soon i will probably stop breathing just to be petty.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm so sad to write this because I loved Vain and really liked Greed, but Fury just did not work for me.

The premise that one guy thinks he can take down an entire cell of child sex traffickers, mixed with the sweet, sickeningly syrupy prose and unbelievable dialogue were what kept me from liking this story. ..pretty much from the beginning.

First, let's talk about the dialogue. I felt like this guy, tough guy ex rancher Ethan who hunts and is a formidable force ro be reckoned with would talk in such poetic rapture just didn't fly with me. Granted, it's been a while since I read Greed, but I'm pretty sure there wasn't anything in there that could have prepared me for exchanges like this...

In this scenario Finn is blushing and trying to hide it from Ethan. He tells her not to and she asks why. This is his reply.

"Because, Fin, there’s nothing more revealing, more confessing. There’s truth to that blush that words could never convey, never fully declare like the rush of color in your cheeks could. It chronicles your responses in the most attractive way.”

Idk, I just never pictured Ethan one that would talk like that. It was too sweet and syrupy for my liking. I also didn't really ever feel the connection between him and Finn.

Maybe I could have looked past that, but once Ethan gets to Vietnam and decides to go rogue and take on ALL the child sex traffickers there on his own, the story just became full out ridiculous . One guy taking on over 80 armed men and coming out victorious? Sorry, I'm not buying it. And I guess that it's supposed to be okay that he ends up killing all these guys because they are horrible people who have forced these girls into a horrific life, but it just didn't sit right with me. Ethan kind of became a monster and once Finn found out she was just like, "it's okay cause I know your heart was in the right place...I love you". Sorry, it just didn't work for me.

Maybe if he just could have helped out the charity, saved Finn a few times, saved some kids, and even beat up some bad guys in the process this would have worked better. He could have taken out his 'fury' that way and I think the story would have been way more believable.

Granted I am a 35 year old woman, but I read a LOT of YA that I love. Maybe a 16 year old girl would love this story, but for me it didn't work. It was over all just lackluster for me. Over all just an 'okay' read.

[Avid Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fury was much different than Vain and Greed. While each story covers serious issues, this book was much darker - furious, if you will. (See what I did there ;) I'm completely hooked o this series.

Like I said, this series covers some serious issues and in Fury we cover human trafficking and the morality of vigilante justice. It is masterfully written. I found myself questioning my beliefs as I read. I was challenged from beginning to end. And on top of that, I was utterly taken by by Ethan and Finely.

I was surprised by how dark some parts of this book could be, but it was right. The story needed it. Ethan needed to go into that dark place before he could heal.

Fury will leave you feeling triumphant and exhausted. The myriad of emotions I felt was amazing. I loved it. I love Fisher Amelie.

4.5 stars

[Charnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want book four... But who will book four be about!?!?!!

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewed on: Ashes Books & Bobs.

Fisher is one of my favorite authors and I've been slowly making my way through this series for the past several years. I was pushed toward bumping this book up on my TBR thanks to the #saveourchildren movement. I didn't realize this book tackled the tough topic of sex trafficking and I was eager to see how Fisher handled the subject in fiction. I'm grateful I read this book because it brought this horrible reality to life in an even bigger way.

This is a sensitive subject, but not one we should bury our heads in the sand about, despite how uncomfortable it makes us. Life is full of evil and when we ignore it, we are...I hesitate to say complicit, but we're certainly not making a difference. Small actions can lead to big change and together we can help, even by awakening others to this sad truth.

I think Fisher did a fabulous job of making this book realistic, but without making it too graphic or heartwrenching. Still, it tugs on one's heart and turns the stomach to imagine such vile things happening to our most innocent. To break up those hard feelings though, there were plenty of sweet moments of romance to make the subject matter less burdensome. I loved reading about Ethan and Finley and I couldn't wait to see how things might turn out for them.

The only real issue I had with the book was the simple writing and the repetitive nature of certain aspects of the story. Also, it took me about a month to read this book. Obviously, that's largely due to a lack of time, but also slightly to a lack of motivation. The book wasn't poorly written, but there were definitely sections that weren't as engaging as I needed them to be. I think the story could have benefitted from a bit of cutting. 

Regardless, I think this is a hugely important book, especially in our current world. If you'd like to make a difference yourself, check out: ourrescue.org. You can use Amazon Smile to make donations to the effort of rescuing children from modern-day slavery by supporting Operation Underground Railroad.

[Honey Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

You just have NO idea how excited I was for this book!!! I read Vain in December of 2012 and quickly added it to my favs of the year list. So needless to say I was seriously excited about book 2, Greed and now two years later book 3, Fury!! I had SUPER high expectations for this book. Ethan's character from Book 2 had me dying for his story!!! I loved him in all his gargantuan glory! He was everything I hoped for and even a little more.

"Ethan was an imposing force with his booming height, his long, dark black hair, bone-colored skin that stretched across his definitive cheekbones, Romanesque nose, and his light grey eyes. His presence was more than intimidating, it was borderline terrifying"

Ethan was my hero for most of this book, I won't give anything away but just know this man is a total force to be reckoned with. I loved that he could be a hero for Finley, she absolutely deserved it! I had chills and tears in my eyes by the end. It was an AMAZING story, but that ending WHOA! I loved it! Perfect!!

“Remember this,” I cautioned the crowd. “Never forget this. Now you have seen these children with your own eyes. Know their pain! Witness the theft of their lives,” I bellowed, releasing every ounce of fury I had left in my body, irrupting it onto their shoulders. “Now you can never say you didn’t know. You can choose only to dismiss the memory.”

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[Shelly Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Fisher's story.
She knows how to gut you in the most romantic ways and then bring you back to life right before you fall over the edge.
This series is definitely one of my all-time favorite.

[Donna ~ The Romance Cover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fury (The Seven Deadly #3) by Fisher Amelie
3.5 stars!!

“Anger is a consuming thing, a burning takeover.

It sets up shop in your heart and head and murders anything else attempting to make its way in. Life becomes obsessed with it, clouded with it, engrossed in it. You justify the feeling with delusions that you’re owed retribution. You condone thoughts and vengeful acts, feeding yourself with the idea that it’s warranted.

But that nourishment comes at a price. It costs you pieces of your soul, your love, your worth...”

We have a had a long wait for this one and as usual with a Fisher Amelie book I was chomping at the bit to dive in. As with any of Fisher Amelie’s books the writing was perfect, fluid and beautiful, her books are always so well written and you could tell that a lot of research had gone into this book.

This is the story of Ethan Moonsong; he appeared in Greed as the man that Cricket had been in love with since childhood, until she cruelly dumped him for Spencer. I have to admit, I was pro Spencer while reading Greed but now having read Ethan’s POV in Fury you cannot help but feel empathetic and sympathetic towards him. He truly was heartbroken and was on a dark, downward spiral. Cricket had decimated him and he felt nothing but “Fury” towards Spencer.

However, as we all know, sometimes things happen for a reason and while Ethan struggles in the first instance to see any positive side to his current predicament it soon becomes apparent that perhaps there was a method to this madness and there was definitely light at the end of the tunnel.

Finley Dyer had known Ethan Moonsong since school and had always admired him from afar; she had had a crush on him for as long as she could remember. It pained her to see the man that she has loved for a long time in so much pain and despair and on such a dark, downward spiral, so she stages an intervention.

Finley was such a refreshing character, she came across as a free spirit but buried underneath that façade that she so expertly carried was a woman struggling to come to terms with her past. What she had gone through as a child was truly awful and while to the world she hasn’t let that define her, underneath those whimsical clothes and her bare feet is a woman that desperately needs closure. She wants to move on but feels that she can’t until her past has been firmly laid to rest.

The developing friendship between Ethan and Finley was fun to read, her outlook on life and her demeanour soon had the required effect and you could slowly see Ethan coming out of his dark fog and his incessant quest for revenge. But just as life was looking on the up for these two Finley announces that she is leaving for a year to help a charity in Vietnam that is extremely close to her heart. Ethan is devastated, but Finley has left an indelible mark on his heart and although he has realised yet, friendship for these two is only the beginning, I couldn’t wait to see these two at the end.

“Bend to me, Ethan. Because I will not.”

It seems that Finley was being a bit economical with the truth with regards to her charitable endeavours and when Ethan finds out what kind of charity work she will be undertaking, he fears for her safety. He panics, he reacts...he flies to Vietnam.

This is where the story really ramps up and covers some extremely tough hitting subjects. While we like to think that the world we live in is perfect, we all know that it isn’t true. There are some truly vile individuals out there that will do anything for money even if it causes pain and suffering to others. I am sure there are many charities that undertake the work that we see in Fury and I take my hat off to them. They risk life and limb every day to try and curb what these vile individuals disgustingly refer to as their day job.

“I was so desperate to keep you that I lost you.”

It is while in Vietnam that these two really find themselves and each other. Ethan having the most radical eureka moment and his actions thereafter were that of a man on a mission. It was this mission where I struggled. I applauded him and I cheered him on all the way, but some of it I just found a bit unbelievable. As much as I would love to believe one man could achieve all that he did it just didn’t ring true, especially with what he came up against and considering his past experience. I know his Uncle was mentioned, but the skill and dexterity with which he carried out his mission would surely have required training, a lot of training.

“And that was what Ethan emanated. He radiated the word ‘shield’ and all that embodied. His name was synonymous with protector. You could feel what he was put on this earth to do. Protecting your body with his and all the while soothing your soul with his mollifying speech, these were his callings.”

I will admit that this was a slow build and those that find themselves struggling, please persevere. This book has some great messages and is a great story and as I said above the writing is flawless. Fisher Amelie’s writing is always addictive and while I struggled to get into this one in the first instance I was glad I stayed the course and read till the end.

“That was the last of my fury, the last of my wrath, my bitter, confused anger.”

While for me Vain is still my favourite read of this series, I cannot wait to see where and how Fisher Amelie incorporates the rest of the seven deadly sins into this series.

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[❃**✿【Yasmine】✿**❃ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

**CONTAINS SPOILER FOR GREED (BOOK TWO)**

Fury follows Ethan Moonstone after his break-up with Cricket. We experience his pain, his downward spiral, and eventual salvation. We follow his discovery of what and who he is, of what he will do for love, and what love actually is. Fury was a moving and heartbreaking story, on more levels than I can even begin to explain.

We were broken, the both of us, apart, but together we were whole. perfect, flawless, and intact. Collectively we were absolute. Together we were conclusive. Period.

Ethan Moonstone did not win me over in Greed, in fact, I kind of hated him, I was sure that I wasn't going to be a fan no matter what he did. I was so wrong. So, so wrong. Ethan was amazing, he had won my heart in no time. He was a character with so many dimensions I could feel him in every word, without a single mention of his thoughts I knew what he was thinking and feeling. Ethan was a powerful character with more loyalty and determination than almost any other hero I've read.

Then it dawned on me...
Maybe coming here won't just be for Finley. Maybe I was destined to come here for myself as well. Maybe this is a time for retribution on my part. Maybe I'm here to shed my false complacency.
I was convinced.
And renewed.

Finley Dyer won me over in Greed; there was something about her that I just instinctively cared for. She has a brightness about her that belied the tragedy of her past. From the minute I met Finley I knew she carried more pain that she wanted the world to see. Finley was strong in a way few people have reason to be. She was optimistic in a way that amazed me in light of her life.Finley Dyer was a fighter of the highest degree.

"Nothing could ever bring you to ruin, Finley Dyer. And because you are so permanent, I will sew you together again. You'll see the seam will only make you stronger."

Fury had me riveted from the minute I started it. It was an intense and all-consuming ride. Even in the moments where things seemed to be calm there was a tension floating which made me leery of the next page turn. Until the very end of the book, I was kept a live wire of anticipation and fear. There were moments when I was sure that everything was going to turn to devastation. For much of the book, my heart was racing, and I simply could not keep up with the pace of it. I needed to process the words faster than I possibly could, and that is exactly what I want when I pick up a book.

The sun had almost completely risen, the morning that serene and brief limbo between light and dark, a cross between suffering and relief, strangely. The only hope was in the awareness that light would indefinitely arrive to wash out the pained darkness. But in the interim, there was peace in that murky shine and we soaked in that place, that place without hope or fear.

Fisher Amelie was already on my list of go to, don't even need to read the synopsis, authors and she did not disappoint with Fury. The writing was superb, the characters well-developed, and the pace never lagged. Ms. Amelie's imagery was so spot on that I felt like I was seeing Vietnam for myself. Though I have never experienced Vietnamese culture in any way, I now feel like I have. There are some authors who constantly outdo themselves with the originality of their work and the way in which they present ideas that are very sensitive, Fisher is one of those authors. She brings to light issues we know about in the abstract in a fashion that makes the reader have an awareness that will not allow for the blinders to be replaced. I am a changed person for having read her work, and will continue to read anything that she publishes for that reason.

"Now you can never say you didn't know. You can choose only to dismiss the memory."
That was the last of my fury, the last of my wrath, my bitter, confused anger.
It belonged to them now.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ethan's fury took a sharp right hand turn in a direction I wasn't not at all expecting! I thought maybe it would have been focused elsewhere. Oh how very wrong I was! Of course Fisher had a grander path for him in mind. My God that boy is a beast!

Out of the 3 books in the series this is the least romancey of them. That wasn't a problem. I knew to expect a message of do-gooding but I did not expect what the surrounding story would entail. I thought for sure Ethan would be up to no good getting into trouble and having to find his way out in a whole different scenario. His trouble was good, and difficult to process, but not difficult at all. If that makes any sense, it probably doesn't, but it will if you read the book. This subject matter was not one that was easily stomached, but one that most definitely happens. I had a hard time reading because it was so utterly heartbreaking.

He showed that you always have a choice in the path your life takes. You can do miraculous things with the life you are given or toss it all alway out of revenge and anger. Ethan chose right and Finley was his driving force.

Not only was Ethan a hero for Finley, but he was also a hero for so many others.

This book is the ultimate page turner! Oh the anxiety that forced those pages to go by so fast. Trying to speed read without missing any details in the process to get to the happy ending.

The only thing I was hoping for out of this book was a little more romance. But I guess there was just too much else going on.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!! I am speechless and crying. This book....How does Fisher do this to me in every book she writes?! This book will make you feel. This book will change your life. This book will bring to light, that the world has some very bad and scary parts to it. And the further you get sucked in, the more fury will take hold and pull you in deeper.

Ethan is angry. After all we went through for his ex girlfriend. He wanted to be forever with her, but she changed and now he can't stand these feelings anymore. Until one day, he stumbles upon and old friend from high school, and his life slowly turns around.

She made me forget my night. Just like that. Finley was the calm after the storm.

Finley doesn't realize that she may just save Ethan from making a decision that would change his life. And in doing so, Ethan turns around and chances her life.

Their story is very sad, but it's also very beautiful. It brings to light a very sad and scary part of this world, that many turn a blind eye to. I was moved to tears many times. My heart was breaking. I was a wreck.

If you can find your way to push anger out of your heart, you can find a way to be happy. But no one said it would be easy.

[Trisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, I did like this. It had a good message and pretty good characters. But I do not like the new covers. I loved the old ones - I don't think the new ones truly show the awesomeness that is Vain and Greed. The original of Fury at the end of book 2 was stunning - just Ethan Moonshine in his hoodie. It would have been an amazing cover so I'm sorry that that wasn't the one used.

I think this story is good but somehow I just didn't love it. I liked the tough conversations Fin and Ethan had to have and the struggles they encountered. I liked the grey areas of not quite right and not quite wrong. It was eye opening and I loved the info at the end.

I'm anxiously awaiting the next one.

[Simii Khanom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally! The thrills and excitement I felt reading Vain (book 1) has returned. The prologue already set the mood for this story and I was immediately hooked. I love how the Fury title is fused with Ethan's motives, I was scared it would be something completely indestructible but luckily it was a different kind of case which had me cheering on. Ethan is a guy who came a long way from a ordinary, heartbroken, american guy to a selfless, strong and protective warrior - thanks to his heritage. Finley - what a brave, brave girl she is. I was on absolute awe of her determination to help people in need despite the high risks. I couldn't have asked for a better girl for Ethan and I am so glad how their relationship develops onwards. They made me smile and cry. Overall the story was captivating as well as heart wrenching and raw. I look forward to Fisher Amelie's next follow up and hope for similar kind of sparks this book ignited.

[Erin]

So excited for this one, but I don't have any patience...

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
Ethan Moonsong is in a bad place...his girl Cricket Hunt was stolen right out from under him by a man he hates, Spencer Blackwell (Greed). Now he is grief stricken, depressed, lonely, drunk most of the time, filled with fury and obsessed with revenge.

Anger is a consuming thing, a burning takeover. It sets up shop in your heart and head and murders anything else attempting to make its way in.

Finley Dyer and Ethan were friends in High School. She has faced her own demons and has been where he is...angry and wanting revenge...and understands what it can do to you. She kind of just pushes back in his life, determined to help him. She is intrusive, bossy, fierce, tough, and resilient. She reaches Ethan when no one else can. They forge a renewed connection and friendship that they both really needed.

She was so full of life. So my exact opposite.

"...you understand me more than anyone ever could, Ethan. Like we share the same sort of insides. As if we're knitted form the same thread."

But she has plans to travel for a year to help with an organization. And her secretive behavior sends off warning bells. He knows he wants to protect her and save her if she needs saving...like she did for him.

They were two tortured souls looking to belong and find hope. They just fit together and literally helped the other breathe. But when situations arise that bring out Ethan's fury as well as protective warrior instincts, he finds himself treading a fine line again. Will he fall back into the trap or vengeance or will Finley be able to save him again?

We were broken, the both of us, apart, but together we were whole, perfect, flawless, and intact. Collectively we were absolute. Together we were conclusive. Period.

Like the other books in this series there are two distinctly diverse locations--in this one it is rural Montana and Vietnam. Both environments provided challenges for these characters that they had to fight to overcome. And similarly in this installment you see the dichotomy of the character's selfishness versus their altruistic intent of them trying to make a difference in the lives of others. But this one was definitely darker, fiercer, more gritty, raw, and consuming. And Ethan was faced with trying to come to terms with and question if wrong behavior would be forgiven if it was for a greater good.

The line between heaven and hell. A line I walked myself. Careful, or you'll tip to the wrong side.

This book kind of divided itself naturally into two parts. Ethan dealing with the issues at home in Montana with lost love and his changing future. And then the second part that included a study in a new culture that had its good parts and horrific parts. This was an often harsh story of a seedy vile way of life and atrocities. It involved one woman facing her own demons, and one man's attempt to save and protect at the risk of losing himself and his love in the process.

This was a YA/NA love story built into the back drop of stories of heartbreak, loss, and evil intentions,. But there was also an underlying spark of connection, love, faith and hope. I really liked Ethan and Finley's rapport and support of each other that was based on friendship and loyalty instead of just sexual chemistry. But they did still have a definite pull, attraction, and need for one another.

"Finley, you fix me."
"We fix each other."

I will admit I was really engaged in the first half of the book, and then it lost me a bit as the story had a definite shift, but then it rallied again. But this shift coincides with Ethan beginning to lose some of his connection to himself and Finley, so in essence I was truly also feeling what the characters felt. Parts of it were deep, emotional and dealt with personal pain, while other parts were anger-inducing, dangerous, and suspenseful. It was hard to read at times, but there were also parts that were sweet, emotional, funny, hopeful, and inspiring to balance it out. I liked seeing Ethan's growth and his developing friendship and love towards Finley as well as her own protective nature towards Ethan. And seeing how they took on difficult situations and challenges.

"I can touch you, feel you, smell you, see you, but you--"she said, pressing her palm in my chest, my heart, "this you is somewhere else, Ethan. I've been looking for you, searching for you, calling for you, but you don't answer me. You're living somewhere else and I feel the distance, smell the distance, see the distance, I can taste the distance, Ethan, and my God, is it better....Come back. Come back. Come back to me, Ethan."

Overall I enjoyed Ethan Moonsong's story and found it completely surprising and unexpected. I never thought it would unravel the way it did, but at the same time it makes complete sense and is consistent with Ethan's personality. Each book in this series is full of layers and depth and really makes you think about the world around you and what individuals can do to make it better. But each person takes on that task in their own way. Ethan's was one that had the potential to destroy him, but like everything else in his life, he dives right in with a warrior's tenacity and ferocity. And Finley is a perfect partner to him that can see the darkness swirling around in him and understands his need to protect by whatever means necessary, but can also help him channel his demons and ground him.

I am looking forward to the next book in this series, Lust. Fisher Amelie never fails to pull me in, make me think, and get me totally invested in her characters, their outcomes, and important messages about life and the world around us.

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[shameeka alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three and a half stars.

I had conflicting emotions when I finished the book. But when I thought about it, I definitely liked the book.

We are introduced to Ethan Moonsong in Greed as Cricket’s boyfriend. In Fury, Ethan is miserable and heartbroken. He spends his waking moments with his bottles and is waiting for a chance to take his revenge on Spencer Blackwell.

One fine (or not) day, he meets Finley Dyer in the bar where she persuades him to eat something. Finley is also introduced in Greed, where her crush on Ethan is hinted.
Finley had been studying with Ethan and Cricket in high school. They hadn’t been very close, thanks to Cricket’s interference. However, Finley and Ethan used to have small conversations which Ethan mentions later as highly consequential.
Finley starts showing up in the bar henceforth to save Ethan from drinking himself into oblivion. They start bantering and become close friends.

We get to know more about Ethan’s life in this book. Ethan’s mother had died and that had affected his life greatly. He had built his life around Cricket in order to reconstruct his shattered life which is why he is devastated after Cricket leaves him.

Finley has also gone through a lot of torment in life. When she was young, her drunk mother used to bring home men who would sleep with Finley. One day, her mother is taken away from her and she has been independent since then.

Once, Spencer and Cricket show up in the bar and Ethan goes to the extent of almost killing them. He doesn’t, thanks to Finley who makes him see the wrong in his actions.

Finley is to leave for Vietnam as she has volunteered to be a part of a Charity which she refuses to reveal to Ethan. However, Ethan finds out and becomes aware of the risk she is putting herself in and also travels to Vietnam to protect her. Finley has volunteered for Slánaigh (meaning safeguard in Irish), an operation to save young girls who are victims of sex slavery.

Ethan starts helping the team and somehow, helping the young girls get away equals to saving Finley from her past according to him.
He decides to take matters into his hands and starts hunting down the people behind this and is nearly killed in the process.

I have a lot to say about some parts of the book:

1) In the initial parts when Ethan goes to Vietnam, the story was very similar to Vain. In fact, it was just like Vain with Ethan in Sophie’s role and Finley in Ian’s role. But this changed sometime later when the action started.

2) Ethan’s character is not consistent. Cricket’s declaration of love to Spencer is the base for Ethan’s fury. He starts off as a furious ex-boyfriend, becomes a control freak, then an amazing person (which lasts for a short while), and ends up as… I don’t know what he ends up as. An ex-killer??
He ends up with Finley. There. That’s a safe one.

3) This was what I didn’t like. The parts when Ethan goes around killing the people responsible for slavery and MIRACULOUSLY escapes death were highly unrealistic.





This part was exactly like those superhero movies where the hero falls in love with a girl, and is inspired to do good for the world to deserve her love, hence abandoning her in the process as duty calls or because “it’s too dangerous for her”.
Finley takes a backseat and Ethan goes around saving the children and she finally reappears to pray for Ethan’s life.
I mean, I loved Finley and I didn’t like that fact that no justice was done to her character. She was turned into those desperate heroines who needed the Hero’s assistance to live, even though she started off as a bold, funny and independent character.

4) The book has certain parts of the books from Finley’s POV, hence deviating from the writing style in Vain and Greed.

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However I really enjoyed the book. Apart from those parts, it’s a really amazing book.
I would recommend reading Greed before reading this, as both Finley and Ethan are introduced in it.
This book was definitely better than Greed, which was a disappointing read after Vain, which I absolutely loved.

I admire Fisher Amelie and appreciate the amount of effort she would have put in to write the Vietnam part. It was perfection.

Check out my review of Vain and Greed.

Review also posted at: www.shameekalovesreading.wordpress.com

[Reem · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars***

Torn between 3 and 4 stars, so 3.5 it is.