The Forgotten Mountain by Heather Lyons

Aug 27, 2016 Rachel Reads Ravenously rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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4.5 stars!

“Madness—that old, dear friend of mine—has come home for a visit. And I welcome its return with open arms.”

In this third installment in The Collector's Society series, Alice of Wonderland must act fast in order to save those closest to her. Things become more dangerous as the members of the society uncover more truths, and unexpected information comes forth about those who have acted against them and seek to do more harm.

It's up to Alice and her people to find more answers and to ...more

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Jul 04, 2017 Elena Salvatore rated it liked it

Recommended to Elena by: Irene Sim

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Buddy read with Irene Sim

“Madness—that old, dear friend of mine—has come home for a visit. And I welcome its return with open arms.”

Yeah... this book wasn't better than the last one.

In this we finally find out who the villain is but his motive behind all this is still a mystery to us.
At this point this series is getting ridiculously repetitive.
We seek answers to our questions but we get sidetracked by other things, mainly we're faced again with one of our main characters beeing in mortal danger ...more

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Apr 19, 2015 Heather added it · (Review from the author)

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(author review) Big stuff goes down in this one! ;)

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Jun 29, 2017 Irene Sim rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Buddy read with Elena Salvatore

For Readathon 2017: 43/53
In the category "A book from a publishing house you haven't read before"

“True love encourages you to live.”

This book was probably my most favorite of the series. It was all about the fairy tales, we all grew up with, but painted with darker shades and I loved them. And what all fairy tales have in common is how they demonstrate the power of true love and true love’s kiss.

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May 08, 2015 Yvonne (bookishpanda) rated it it was amazing

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Oh my god. I already declared my undying love to Heather Lyons in every one of my previous reviews but I just have to say it again ... this woman? SHE'S FREAKING AMAZING. Heather is one of the nicest and sweetest authors I've ever had "contact" with. Sadly, I haven't met her yet (sometime in the future, I hope!) but I bet she's as great in real life as on the internet.

My personal experience with trilogies or longer series is that they usually tend to get a bit boring after the first book, if th ...more

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May 06, 2015 Amy rated it it was amazing

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“Not all fairy tales have happy endings, this much is true. There are times when the innocent suffer, the good are defeated, and evil and wickedness reign supreme. I refuse to allow such an ending to this fairy tale, or my own. I cannot fail in this quest. None of us can.”

Once again, Heather Lyons has managed to leave me speechless. I am sitting here, struggling to put my thoughts and emotions into words. This is one of those books that I knew when I got it in my hands that it was going to be EP “Not all fairy tales have happy endings, this much is true. There are times when the innocent suffer, the good are defeated, and evil and wickedness reign supreme. I refuse to allow such an ending to this fairy tale, or my own. I cannot fail in this quest. None of us can.”

Once again, Heather Lyons has managed to leave me speechless. I am sitting here, struggling to put my thoughts and emotions into words. This is one of those books that I knew when I got it in my hands that it was going to be EPIC! And boy is EPIC the only way I can describe it! The Forgotten Mountain does not disappoint. To say my mind has been blown is a complete understatement…..

The Forgotten Mountain picks up right where The Hidden Library left off. The quest to find their loved ones is critical. Finding the evil mastermind who is destroying the timelines before it’s too late, is of the up-most importance. Alice will stop at nothing to find the answers she seeks. She must trust in her self and what her instincts tell her. “Hear me now: I am coming for you. If you think I will not hunt you down and extract payment for your sins, then you don’t know my story well enough.” The wind howls incoherently around me. “Your head,” I shout, my voice is loud and clear in the insanity of the crumbling cave, “IS MINE!” As the mystery slowly unravels, unbelievable truths will be discovered, questions will be answered. Just when I think I’ve figured things out, Heather Lyons throws in a twist that has me questioning everything that I thought I knew.

The Forgotten Mountain was a fantastic read. The writing so unique, so captivating. I literally felt like I was right there in the story with these characters. I have no choice but to get lost in the words and the world that Heather Lyons created. There was no way I was going to put this down. I doubt that even wild horses could stop me. I was on pins and needles waiting to see what would happen next. There were so many twists and turns. Nothing and no one was safe.

The Forgotten Mountain introduced a lot of new characters and timelines. I loved the way that Heather Lyons flawlessly connected the stories together. I felt that the story was perfectly paced. It was full of action, suspense, romance, and adventure. There was never a dull moment.

Finn and Alice…I have been in love with those two for such a long time and they do not disappoint. Their love, connection and strength are so strong. “Hold on, love. Even if it requires me moving heaven and earth, I will find a way to fix this. All I ask of you is to hold on.” “Finn is my family. He is my heart, my north star.” “We are partners. We are equals. We are, as he is so often to remind me, binaries of the very best kind.” -These quotes are the perfect representation of their love for one another. And you know what they say, true love is the most powerful of all love.

The end….I have no words. Seriously. My mind has been blown. Did this really just happen? Has this been the truth all along? Is this just some crazy twist in the Pied Pipers game? I have so many more questions and I can not wait to get my answers.

The Forgotten Mountain takes you on such an incredible journey. You will be captivated from start to finish. The writing and storytelling is just brilliant. Honestly, there aren’t enough words. I can not recommend this book/this series enough. I am so excited to see how everything will come together in the end!

* I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via InkSlinger PR, in exchange for an honest review*

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Apr 20, 2015 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, review-on-blog

**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**

Note: I will try my best, but there will probably be some spoilers from the first two books. If you are new to the series, check out my review of The Collectors' Society HERE and my review of the Hidden Library HERE. These books need to be read in order.
The Forgotten Mountain is the third book in the New Adult Fantasy Series, The Collectors' Society. And I have to first mention how much I love these covers. They are s

**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**

Note: I will try my best, but there will probably be some spoilers from the first two books. If you are new to the series, check out my review of The Collectors' Society HERE and my review of the Hidden Library HERE. These books need to be read in order.
The Forgotten Mountain is the third book in the New Adult Fantasy Series, The Collectors' Society. And I have to first mention how much I love these covers. They are some of my favorite covers for any series. Which is fitting because The Collectors' Society is ONE OF MY FAVORITE SERIES OF ALL TIME. The First book, The Collectors' Society, was one of my favorite books of 2014, and The Hidden Library was another favorite. I can't remember a series where every single book has gotten a full 5/5 stars from me. But truth be told, the books in the Collectors' Society deserve more than 5 stars each. This is such an amazing series, and Heather Lyons really ripped my heart out with the Forgotten Mountain.

The Forgotten Mountain picks up right where the Hidden Library left off, with that awful ending. Because of what is going on with my poor Finn, a lot of this book is told through Alice's point of view. I really do love Alice. She is so strong and loyal and sharp. I love her ability to see through everything and read people so well. And I love that we still get words of advice from the catepillar. Heather Lyons has such a way with words, everytime I see her talk about someone from wonderful, I feel like I am reading Lewis Carroll himself. She has captured the essence of the books in her timelines so well, all the while putting her own crazy spin on them. In the Forgotten Mountain we get to see some Grimm Brother tales and their time lines. Creepy places, they are. Think the Brother's Grimm movie with Matt Damon, and not the Disney version of the tales.

I was so proud of myself for calling one of the villians in this book, but that one thing (lygari) was the only thing I seemed to get right. Heather Lyons continues to surprise and delight me with her masterful writing and story telling. I am so in awe of Heather and her writing. I read The Forgotten Mountain with wide eyes and dropped jaw, bouncing on the edge of my seat the whole time. The characters all hold a place in my heart, some I hate, some I love, and some totally creep me out, but everyone in this very large cast of characters are so distinct that they stay with me long after I put this book down.

Heather is the best at weaving different characters, clues, and minor plot points that come into play later. I just love reading her books, even when she does things that make me want to cry. Her writing is so exciting and emotional. I want to live inside this series. I just love it so much. Everyone needs to read these books. If you are looking for a fantasy series, an action series, a series for lovers of classic literature, a romance, or just a series that is original and so well done- you are looking at the Collectors' Society Series! It is all of those things and so much more. The ending of this book completely wrecked me. I need the next book now. I cannot say it enough, this is one of my all time favorite series. Read this series! If you haven't you are doing yourself a disservice.

Other books in the Collector's Society Series:

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Jun 04, 2015 Paula rated it it was amazing

Shelves: five-stars-2015

This series keeps getting better and better!

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Jun 14, 2015 The Book Trollop rated it it was amazing

By the end of this book, I was rocking in a corner, pulling my hair out... Alice style.

Seriously, Lyons, do we have to have this discussion of leaving me hanging, AGAIN?? You evil, sadistic woman, who happens to be enormously talented!!

Sigh, even though I think you are evil, I am so glad you are on this planet to give me some great drugs to get lost in. Total oblivion is achieved while reading your books, and even if you leave me cussing you out and cursing your existence, I am always itching ...more

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Jun 11, 2015 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2015-reads, 2015-favorites, arcs, favorite-authors, favorite-series, girl-crush, good-guys-are-best, men-i-love, nervous-wreck, sci-fi-fantasy

5++

After the Kindle tossing cliffhanger from The Hidden Library, I have waited on bated breath for the continuation of Alice, Finn, and gang. This book resumes shortly after the end of THL. Like its predecessors, there is nonstop action from the first page until the last. Alice is on a rampage and will do anything to find out Gabe’s true identity. Despite all odds, she also believes she will find Finn and Victor. She is fiercely determined and lets no one stand in her way. It’s one of the many t 5++

After the Kindle tossing cliffhanger from The Hidden Library, I have waited on bated breath for the continuation of Alice, Finn, and gang. This book resumes shortly after the end of THL. Like its predecessors, there is nonstop action from the first page until the last. Alice is on a rampage and will do anything to find out Gabe’s true identity. Despite all odds, she also believes she will find Finn and Victor. She is fiercely determined and lets no one stand in her way. It’s one of the many things I love about her, she doesn’t wait around waiting on others. She simply takes charge and does what she does best.

I do not play by his rules. I play by mine and mine alone.

Ms. Lyons definitely keeps this series refreshing with her knowledge of literature. She is able to seamlessly blend classic literature with unique twists and turns at every corner. I learned more about fairy tales reading this book than I ever did as a child. There are also interesting new characters introduced in this installment that only add to the rich storyline. The A.D. has been present in the other books, but he takes on a more prominent role as he assists Alice. I found him to be so intriguing and can’t wait to see more of him in the next book. My adoration for Mary only grows, as does my suspicion of The Librarian. This is the most unique cast of characters in any Fantasy Series I’ve read.

I refuse to allow such an ending to this fairy tale, or my own. I cannot fail in this quest. None of us can.

I thought nothing could top the ending of THL. Sadly, I was wrong because this one is a doozie! I never could have predicted what happened and weeks later still cannot truly understand its full meaning. I will definitely be on pins and needles until the fourth and final installment. I have complete faith in Alice to be the Queen she is meant to be.

“She is my fairytale come to life.”

If you are looking for a unique and action filled series, I can’t recommend The Collectors’ Society enough! ...more

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Nov 05, 2016 Grace rated it it was amazing

4.5 stars

Warning: To avoid spoilers, do not read this review unless you've read book 2, the Hidden Library.

The one good thing about binge on a series that is already completed, is you don't have to deal with the reader withdrawal/angst following a cliffhanger. You just start the next book. And that's exactly what I did at the end of book two.

To recap, 3 huge things happened:
Finn was stabbed with a glowing sword.
The catalyst for the story Finn and Victor were in, was destroyed.
Finn and Victor ent ...more

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May 07, 2015 Kathryn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, favorites, new-adult, paranormal, romance

I love how I am on this amazing roller coaster... That I keep looking toward that amazing finish yet there are so many fantastic thrills to keep us entertained..Each book in The Collector's Society has thrilled me so much and I keep thinking I will get an idea of how this will end...yet..even though I get some answers, I am still at a loss at how all this will wrap up...and that leaves me so excited...

The Forgotten Mountain gives us some pretty big shocks and surprises. You slowly keep putting t
I love how I am on this amazing roller coaster... That I keep looking toward that amazing finish yet there are so many fantastic thrills to keep us entertained..Each book in The Collector's Society has thrilled me so much and I keep thinking I will get an idea of how this will end...yet..even though I get some answers, I am still at a loss at how all this will wrap up...and that leaves me so excited...

The Forgotten Mountain gives us some pretty big shocks and surprises. You slowly keep putting the puzzle pieces together totally being astounded by all that is happening. Eeeeepppp!!!

And Alice.. She is truly becoming my all time favorite female character.. And this says so much...
Heather Lyons has created such a complex character in her. I love her honesty, loyalty, strength.. Yet all the while her vulnerability, skepticism, and bossiness... Truly...I love her!!!!

And I gotta say...My curiosity of the Librarian probably rivals that of Alice's.. Lol
I loved how AD has gotten more time in this book and that we got to know him better...His personality is all over the place and he adds so much dimension to the story.
But don't forget the dynamic duo of Alice and Finn...just like Alice has become one of my all time favorite characters, these two together are one of the top couples.
Together they are invincible. At least I thought...
So much happens in this book that as I came upon the ending, I am now dying to get to the next installment. We are left with such a cliffhanger that OMG...Seriously...what is going to happen next??
I am literally shaking in fear at what will come for these characters.
The Forgotten Mountain is another epic episode in The Collector's Society. It grabs you from the very beginning and holds you...keeping you on the edge of your seat as each chapter goes by...until you literally fall off the cliff.. LOL..
This is a phenomenal series..The Forgotten Mountain just adds to how awesome it is...
If you haven't started it yet...what are you waiting for??
Jump in now and experience all this fabulousness with me!! ...more

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Jul 05, 2015 Jenny Bynum Black Words-White Pages rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Ya and adults

I loved the first two books and had to dive right into this one.

"Each of us here has a story, but it may not be the one you think you know...."

Truer words have never been spoken...This author does a fabulous job on depicting how these magnificent classical stories will turn out and brought to life. This author also did a lot of research of each character to carefully make sure nothing was out of place with the original classics that are featured in this magnificent, mystical, magical, and we'll ...more

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Apr 19, 2015 Melissa marked it as to-read

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AHHH!! The cover is so beautiful!!!
I'm so excited! And I need more of Finn asap ♥

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Jun 10, 2015 Nicole Hewitt rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction-addiction-read

This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction

I feel like I’m starting to repeat myself when it comes to these books. It’s impossible to describe how incredibly smart, heart-wrenching, pulse-pounding, romantic and full of humor the books in this series are! If you are 18+ and you are even remotely interested in any type of retelling, I am telling you to read these books NOW! You will not be sorry!!

What I LOVED:

Everything I loved about the first two books.
I know t ...more

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Nov 14, 2016 ⇝LEAH⇜ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fairytale-retelling, fav-series, favorites, kick-ass, love-and-stuff, mystery, new-adult-or-adult, read-2016, sci-fi, time-travel

WONDERFULLY DARK AND SERIOUSLY TWISTED…

Book Title: The Forgotten Mountain
Author: Heather Lyons
Series: The Collector's Society #3
Genre: Adult, Time-Travel, Fantasy
Source: Own Kindle E-Book

♫ House on a Hill by The Pretty Reckless
--some of the lyrics for this song…
Living, living still, their intention is to kill and they will, they will
But the children are doing fine, I think about them all the time
Until they drink the wine and they will, they will, they will
In this house on a hill
The dead are liv

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Aug 14, 2016 Steph rated it it was amazing

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"Coincidences, the Caterpillar used to tell me, are never really coincidental at all."

NO NO NO NO!!!!! The book can't end like this!!!!! Oooh, you're a devious one, Ms. Lyons.

When last we met Alice (yes, that Alice), and Finn (as in Huckleberry), the couple was separated by space and time, danger a palpable thing in both worlds. Finn and Victor are trying to find a way back to present day NYC, while Alice and Mary refuse to give up the hunt, even though everyone else at the Collectors' Society "Coincidences, the Caterpillar used to tell me, are never really coincidental at all."

NO NO NO NO!!!!! The book can't end like this!!!!! Oooh, you're a devious one, Ms. Lyons.

When last we met Alice (yes, that Alice), and Finn (as in Huckleberry), the couple was separated by space and time, danger a palpable thing in both worlds. Finn and Victor are trying to find a way back to present day NYC, while Alice and Mary refuse to give up the hunt, even though everyone else at the Collectors' Society believe them to be dead, destroyed by a fiend hellbent on eliminating the lives associated with popular books. As the clues mount, the only thing Alice can count on is that there are no coincidences in life, and all of the fingers are pointing to one seriously deranged monster. In the race to save Finn, Alice, Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden), A.D., the Artful Dodger (Oliver Twist), Victor Frankenstein (Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus), Grymsdyke the spider (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) and the rest of the Collectors' Society crew will uncover a plot so devious that it's worthy of its own book. But the real danger is yet to come when they're forced to enter the terrible world portrayed in the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales to chase after the man controlling all of the puppet strings.

Nnnngh! What the actual fuck?! I desperately need the fourth and final book in this series like YESTERDAY! See, this is the only problem with starting a series that hasn't yet been completed, the authors probably laugh and rub their hands together in maniacal glee at us poor readers' frustration. I'm onto you, writers!!!!

THE FORGOTTEN MOUNTAIN is the third book in the incredibly creative and über imaginative The Collectors' Society series. This book starts off immediately where book two finished, with Alice and Mary on a revenge mission, determined to find the man who trapped their lovers in a book then destroyed that world. I've literally not stopped reading this series since it landed in my greedy little hands, and for someone who isn't a huge fan of the fantasy genre, that's huge.

The introduction of new characters, particularly the evil ones, was brilliant! I quickly found myself googling various books to see what I could discover about the newbies. This book has a very different feel to it than the others. This book was darker, edgier. And the end? Let's just say it's a good thing Ms. Lyons isn't here because she'd get a piece of my mind for leaving me hanging in the most dramatic of ways. Ugh!!!! I'm counting the minutes until I can get my hands on the final book in this mentally exhausting yet awesome series!!

Bottom Line: The Collectors' Society is truly a must read series for fans of just about any genre!! I'm biting my nails in anticipation/desperation for the final piece of the story in The Lost Codex. - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...

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Jun 13, 2015 Maria's Book Blog rated it it was amazing

This is why I love reading!!! This. Series. Right. Here.

I continue to be amazed by Heather Lyons’ imagination. Each new revelation blows my mind and leaves me in complete awe of this author. There’s so much detail, and so many twists and turns. These books are without a doubt highly addictive page turners!! Ms. Lyons has created such an elaborate fictional world using a cast of classic fictional favorites. I love when new characters are introduced, it’s like being on one of those celebrity spot This is why I love reading!!! This. Series. Right. Here.

I continue to be amazed by Heather Lyons’ imagination. Each new revelation blows my mind and leaves me in complete awe of this author. There’s so much detail, and so many twists and turns. These books are without a doubt highly addictive page turners!! Ms. Lyons has created such an elaborate fictional world using a cast of classic fictional favorites. I love when new characters are introduced, it’s like being on one of those celebrity spotting tours in Hollywood! The excitement is the same, I can assure you.

I don’t want to say too much and give away the story line, but I will say the fight again the Pied Piper and his associates is still on, and Instead of just navigating the timelines of the classics, we now have fairy tale timelines as well! Can it get any better than that?! Oh I’m sure it could. Each time I think Ms. Lyons has exceeded my expectations she always manages to kick it up a notch. Each installment in this series is without a doubt better than the last.

We get a closer look at the A.D. this time around and surprisingly enough he’s really not that bad! Sure he’s a womanizer from time to time, but he has quite a few redeeming qualities. He would do anything for the society and his friends, including putting himself into dangerous situations. He’s strong and extremely competent in battle making him a desirable partner, and his love of adventure puts him right in the middle of every mission. I can easily see him and Alice becoming the best of friends. They really made a connection, not a romantic one, and their respect and admiration for each other grew noticeably. It made me feel all warm and tingly inside! And I may have a teeny tiny crush on the A.D. now.

Alice has always been pretty badass in my opinion, but this new scorned, take-no-prisoners Alice is freakin awesome! From the very beginning she’s in recon mode, determined to make everyone who played a hand in the attack on the society headquarters pay big time. A person who feels like they’ve got nothing left to lose makes for a very dangerous adversary, as Alice proves time and time again throughout the story. There’s no doubt in my mind that she will prevail and come out on top. The story of Alice in Wonderland was always my favorite, so being able to see her brought to life in another story makes me love the original book even more.

I took my time reading this one because I just didn’t want it to end! The Forgotten Mountain is definitely the most action packed and intriguing book in the series so far. I can’t wait to find out what happens next! I must admit that I typically only read series that are complete, meaning all of the books are out and available, and the story itself has ended. My patience is severely lacking so I need the next book STAT, but when it comes to The Collectors’ Society I will take these books any which way I can get them! So if that means waiting months in between each release then so be it. You can’t rush perfection, and that’s exactly what this is. ...more

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Jun 24, 2015 ❤ Jane ❤ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: earcs, adventure, bad-ass-female-characters, retellings

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So I was on my way home from work, reading innocently on the train when I turned the page and was greeted by the words “A Bibliography”. I barely whispered “WTF” when it started to sink in that I alREADY FINISHED THE BOOK!

Now excuse me while I arrange my bedraggled thoughts.

I am deeply grateful the day I decided that I would review the first book in the series, The Collectors’ Society. As a matter of fact, this is one of my favourite underrated series out there.

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So I was on my way home from work, reading innocently on the train when I turned the page and was greeted by the words “A Bibliography”. I barely whispered “WTF” when it started to sink in that I alREADY FINISHED THE BOOK!

Now excuse me while I arrange my bedraggled thoughts.

I am deeply grateful the day I decided that I would review the first book in the series, The Collectors’ Society. As a matter of fact, this is one of my favourite underrated series out there.

If you haven’t started this series yet, 'tis most imperative that thou start at once. (How did I do?)

The Forgotten Mountain starts on where The Hidden Library left off. It is also the creepiest book from the series so far. There were moments when reading in the dark scares me. But that’s probably because I’m a huge scaredy-cat. Seriously though, this books is full of dark and slightly gory moments. But even with gloom, the humour is still there. I would like to add the lines that made me laugh out loud but that would spoil you lot, so maybe another time. ;D

Half of the book focuses on Alice. Actually, we had some major girl power here. BADASSERY!

The boys are missing and it’s finally time for Alice and Mary to team up and show who’s boss. It’s also a great change as we’ve been having Alice and Finn narrate their journey from book 2.

The main theme in this book is vengeance. More specifically, wring Gabe’s neck. Also, it’s about time we delve into fairy tales! Yeah, I said FAIRY TALES! I didn’t grew up with fairy tales. Disney movies, yes. But reading bed time stories isn’t really common here in the Philippines. Maybe that’s why I’m so fond of them now, I have a lot to catch up to. And all I can think about as the story progressed is how their luck will eventually run out and someone’s going to die. You’ll just have to read and see what happens.

The Forgotten Mountain is the best one yet in the series as it takes Alice’s journey to the next level while keeping the hilarious lines and swoon-worthy moments. Dark, chilling and intense. The Forgotten Mountain will leave your mouth hanging open. (seriously, this is what happened to me on the train.) ...more

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May 08, 2015 Emma rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015-na-wishlist, new-adult

I seriously cannot get enough of this series, while simultaneously needing it to end so I can be at peace ;) Have you guys seen the TV series Once Upon A Time; my youngest daughter and I are a little obsessed with it, we sit on the sofa analysing the storylines and characters, matching them to the stories we love. The Collectors Society series has the same effect. As I am reading I am guessing which character comes from which book, where their stories originate from and how they fit into the cur I seriously cannot get enough of this series, while simultaneously needing it to end so I can be at peace ;) Have you guys seen the TV series Once Upon A Time; my youngest daughter and I are a little obsessed with it, we sit on the sofa analysing the storylines and characters, matching them to the stories we love. The Collectors Society series has the same effect. As I am reading I am guessing which character comes from which book, where their stories originate from and how they fit into the current plot. I constantly pick apart the characters in order to unravel the plot twists before Heather makes the revelations. For me, Heather Lyons is a sorceress of re-imaginings.

Following the major cliffhanger at the end of The Hidden Library I cannot tell you how desperate I was for this book. Heather does a fantastic job of recapping the previous events to refresh the memory within the first few chapters. The action is high-octane all the way through while simultaneously pulling all the plot threads together.

As soon as one puzzle piece is solved another takes its place making the storyline equally tantalising and tormenting. There are constant revelations surrounding some of the major players within The Collectors Society; I have to say I am in utter awe of how Heather Lyon's mind works, twisting the numerous tales into the narrative ingeniously.

I adore how the narrative showed clearly that no two readers will take away the same thing when they read the same book (you get what I mean RIGHT?)

I have to mention the beautiful vocabulary used within this series, it is a joy to read and adds to the imagery evoked.

With each book in this series I fall deeper in love with the characters especially Finn, Alice and Jace. This might be the only book I wouldn't be opposed to them all being together LOL. Alice is an inspiration (I want to be her, and not just for both Finn and Jace) the madness is an added bonus.

There is a HUGE and very UNEXPECTED plot twist at the end of this book; it has completely thrown me for a loop. Seriously Heather, you are killing me here ;) ...more

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Jul 05, 2015 BookHookup rated it it was amazing

My goodness…I’m exhausted and exhilarated at that same time. What Ms. Lyons can do with just a few simple words on a page is amazing! I willingly climbed onto the roller coaster and let her take control. The intense emotions, the speed of the storyline, and fierceness of the characters stole my breath away. Oh my how I love this series!

I don’t even know what to say about this book other than to tell you that if you’re not reading this series you are doing yourself a disservice. The creativity of ...more

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Aug 21, 2015 Cynthia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5plus-stars, fantasy, series, swoon-book-bf

Heather's writting continues to amaze each and everytime, just when I think that this is it the author adds another element into the book and shock me once again! The book is very complex but the author puts it all together so effortlessly that it is just flows so well!The heroine in this book needs no prince charming to save her, she saves and protects herself! Alice has all the best qualities a heroine can have is fierce, loyal, smart, and loves fearlessly! The amazing side characters this boo ...more

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Jun 19, 2017 Monique V rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sequels-i-need-to-read

WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL WAS THAT ENDING!!!

Do you like fairytales? Do you like incredible fast paced action? Kick-butt female characters? Do you like feeling like you are in a movie while reading? Do you like spider assassins? If your answer was yes to any of the questions then read this series because this series has a little bit of everything. In fact this series is one of the most original and complex series I have ever read!

I am a big fan of the show Once upon a time, and this series remind

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May 07, 2015 Andrea rated it it was amazing

Just when I think Heather Lyons can't possibly outdo herself ... she does. The Forgotten Mountain is a perfect addition to a spectacular series. Heather continues to amaze me with her creativity, words, heroes, villains and epic love stories.

We join Alice just after the chaos and insanity that was the ending of The Hidden Library. What has become of everyone? Who is injured? What happened?! Thankfully Alice takes us on a journey like no other.

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Aug 05, 2015 Lexie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ebooks-owned-read

FUCKING GABRIEL I WILL SKIN YOU. I WILL TEAR OUT YOUR LIVER AND FEED IT TO YOU WHILE STABBING OUT YOUR EYES WITH DULL SPOONS. YOU SIR DO NOT KNOW NOR UNDERSTAND THE LENGTHS I WILL CONSPIRE TO CREATE A SCENARIO TO MAKE IT SO.

:coughs: sorry. ahem. I shouldn't drink the Hatter's juice.

That ending tho.

THAT ENDING THO.

I'll be in the corner rocking back and forth. I don't know if I'm excited (Oh Jace) or afraid (Fuck but Finn!) or desirous to write an essay espousing why I think Jace, Alice & Finn ...more

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Jun 01, 2015 Meredith rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2015-releases, classic-retellings, absolutely-amazing, swoon-worthy-guys, alice-in-wonderland-retellings

The Forgotten Mountain is Heather Lyons' ninth published book - and I've read all nine of her books and each and every one is an epic win. I'm actually getting to a point where I can't formulate words to describe how amazing Heather and her books are - or I repeat the same things I've said in every single review of her books, but they're all still 100% true - Heather is an amazing writer and storyteller. She creates amazing worlds that feel real and multi-dimensional characters that feel like re ...more

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May 27, 2015 Cassie C rated it it was amazing

After I'm done rocking in the corner from the ending of this book, I'll write my review

Update 8/16/15:

After that awful cliffhanger ending in The Hidden Library, I was more than ready to read the third book in The Collectors' Society series. Basically, I was looking like this

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Heather Lyons has once again amazed me, and she has once again caused me great pain (both good and bad) after finishing The Forgotten Mountain. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, and continues to amaze me wit ...more

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Apr 20, 2015 Cristal Hummingbird rated it really liked it

4.5 Stars.

This third installment in The Collectors’ Society took me on a wild ride, through great adventures that made my heart and mind sing, and left me in a state of confusion and anxiety that I’m sure I’ll have little hair left from tugging if I don’t get the final book ASAP!

The Forgotten Mountain picked up right where The Hidden Library ended – with the Society in shambles after it was infiltrated by an unlikely villain. I was out of my mind with worry because my favorites were left in peri 4.5 Stars.

This third installment in The Collectors’ Society took me on a wild ride, through great adventures that made my heart and mind sing, and left me in a state of confusion and anxiety that I’m sure I’ll have little hair left from tugging if I don’t get the final book ASAP!

The Forgotten Mountain picked up right where The Hidden Library ended – with the Society in shambles after it was infiltrated by an unlikely villain. I was out of my mind with worry because my favorites were left in perilous situations, with their survival unsure. In the beginning of TFM some questions were answered but I still had to watch, with my heart clogging my throat, as Alice went on a vengeful path to rescue those she loved.

Can I say how much I love Alice? I LOVE ALICE. This series is loads of fun for me because it’s fantasy and adventure at its best and I love being taken to new worlds and experiencing the wonder of Heather Lyon’s imagination, but more than anything, I love this character she’s created. Strong, unyielding, fierce, vulnerable, and true, this Alice is a character that I’d love for my kids to model. She’s a total badass and I loved that she’s the savior in most situations. Her strength is multifaceted though, because she’s only strong because of her weaknesses, because of her pain. I could go on and on about how much I love that woman, but no one would want that.

The Forgotten Mountain followed Alice, Finn, and the other members of The Collectors’ Society as they chased answers and hunted down some truly heinous characters. This series might be about storybook characters, but these aren’t the palatable versions created by Disney. The scholar and nerd in me thoroughly enjoyed learning about these ancient tales and their true origins, as heartbreaking and gorey as it became sometimes. Each new character introduced was enchanting and memorable.

Fans of romance will really enjoy Alice and Finn’s love story; there’s truly is a fairy tale. Once again I swooned because I loved seeing their partnership, – the mutual respect that they feel for one another – as well as the heart melting, romantic moments they share. Their love was tested multiple times, and watching them endure these hardships was heartbreaking but still heart warming, because they gave me hope as only a fairy tale can. Each test made their bond stronger and solidified them as one of my favorite couples.

Be warned though, because this is the next to last book in a series and we all know that those always always end with an epic cliffy. This one didn’t disappoint. I read the last two chapters with my mouth hanging open, my eyes in denial about what I was reading. “No way did that just happen!” I screamed. But it did, and it sucked. But it was amazing, and now I’ll wait impatiently for any word of the next book because I can’t wait to find out how this one ends. I love this series!

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Apr 20, 2015 Candy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

Just when I thought I had the game mapped out, Heather Lyons wrote The Forgotten Mountain and threw me for a total loop. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from The Collectors’ Society series, but with a whole new twist. It’s just as deceptive and winding as the previous books in the series, yet also innovative in a completely different way. If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, this review will contain spoilers.

“But time is not always a generous mistress. Time allows slow cha Just when I thought I had the game mapped out, Heather Lyons wrote The Forgotten Mountain and threw me for a total loop. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from The Collectors’ Society series, but with a whole new twist. It’s just as deceptive and winding as the previous books in the series, yet also innovative in a completely different way. If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, this review will contain spoilers.

“But time is not always a generous mistress. Time allows slow changes, the warping of beliefs based upon observations both common and uncommon.”

Heather Lyons once again takes beloved characters of stories past and adds her own spin to them while still maintaining a level of authenticity. The highlight for me though was getting to really see a different side of all her characters in the third book. With the fates of their men unknown, Alice and Mary really have to become even stronger than readers have previously experienced. Though we saw pieces and knew Alice’s inclinations, it shone so much more prominently in The Forgotten Mountain. If you’re a fan of Alice, I have no doubts you will love her more by novel’s end! While I had appreciated all the characters in the first two books, different attributions appear and relationships are formed, that made me adore them even more.

“Make no mistake about it: we are at war. We fight not only for ourselves, but for those who will never meet us, who will never know our names. I am asking much of you all. When you joined the Collectors’ Society, you probably could not fathom that someday you would be asked to put your life on the line for those you will never know.”

As we’re brought further into the mystery of what has happened, I find myself yearning more and more to never escape this adult fantasy series. The Forgotten Mountain is action-packed with equal parts of suspense and romance. Lyons enchants in both an exciting and nostalgic manner. Once you pick it up, prepare to lose several hours of time because the last thing you’ll want to do is put it down.

“Madness – that old, dear friend of mine – has come home for a visit. And I welcome its return with open arms.”

I have been so strongly pulled into this fantasy world that Heather Lyons has created. The characters are nefarious and complicated, mysterious and nostalgic. The crossover between stories readers have come to love is absolute brilliance. Not to mention, the writing style of Lyons is unpredictable and mesmerizing. What she has done is so inventive and works perfectly for the ideas she spins with these personalities. If you haven’t started this series yet, you are seriously missing it out. The Forgotten Mountain is the best yet, and I have no doubt that the series will go out with a bang in the next book! ...more

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Jun 11, 2015 Angela Cramer rated it really liked it

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*** I received an ARC copy of The Forgotten Mountain from Heather Lyons via InkSlinger PR for an honest review.***

As the primary behind Evermore Books, I am charged with assigning reviews, per each reviewers preferred genre and time available. When The Forgotten Mountain crossed my path, I was so intrigued by the blurb, I kept it for myself. Normally, we would have passed on a third installment when the first two had not yet been read, but I gave it a shot.

Although some of the past was ha Review:

*** I received an ARC copy of The Forgotten Mountain from Heather Lyons via InkSlinger PR for an honest review.***

As the primary behind Evermore Books, I am charged with assigning reviews, per each reviewers preferred genre and time available. When The Forgotten Mountain crossed my path, I was so intrigued by the blurb, I kept it for myself. Normally, we would have passed on a third installment when the first two had not yet been read, but I gave it a shot.

Although some of the past was hard to grasp and follow, Ms. Lyons did a good job on making me feel that I could infer what had happened in the first two installments. I mean where else will literary figures become heros and villans and be able to travel through time, by writing themselves into a book from a specific time period.

Alice is banished from Wonderland and has fallen in love, true love (and yes, I can hear the ogre from The Princess Bride saying those words as I write), with none other than Finn. Oh, that is Huckleberry Finn, by the way.

While I am glad that Alice has gone from the simple girl in Disney’s version of the iconic story, to a bad-ass fighting Queen who is not late for an important date, but rather just in time to save her lover from certain death at the hands of the one and only Pied Piper, I wanted more. I also had to fight the urge to shudder, at each and every mention of Grymsdyke, Alice’s assassin spider (healthy shudder here). Yes, I am majorly, afraid of spiders. The damn thing would only have to show itself and I would have died from cardiac arrest, let alone a bite from it’s horrific fangs. Grymsdyke aside, the secondary characters of Victor Frankenstein, son of THE doctor, Mary, Marianne, Wendy and Brom Van Brunt helpt to make this fantastical adventure one worth taking.
Without giving away major spoilers, Ms. Lyons has woven a tale of intrigue, true love (yep heard it again) and took me along for the ride, so that I not only want to read the first two installments, but wonder why she has not been scooped up by a publishing house. The story is unique and has twists and turns throughout the entire book. My only regret is there is yet another cliffhanger at the end, and I wish it had been a full manuscript. ...more

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