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Echoes Of Eternity #2
Silverthorn
Serena Sykes will need to gain control of her latest supernatural ability now that Darius Coyne, the last remaining master vampire will stop at nothing to kill her, so he can rule the world beside the love of his life, the ancient sorceress, Zephora. And if they don't destroy Serena, the tight-knit group of friends who fight alongside her might do it for them. Her tortured romantic relationship with Nolan, who takes away more from Serena than just pleasure each time they touch, may be more inclined to help Darius than he's letting on. And her identical twin sister, Alexis, and her niece, Celestina, take turns playing both willing ally and potential enemy. In a race against time, Serena must vanquish the enemies that attack her at every turn and fight to keep her friends alive, sane, and on good terms, while also trying to locate the mythic Book of Souls...if she hopes to defeat the ultimate power couple.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2016
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Sydney Bristow
15 books21 followersLibrarian Note: Also writes under the pen name Kirk Kilgrave.
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February 29, 2016
Non-stop tension, non-stop danger, and non-stop action, pretty much describes Sydney Bristow’s Silverthorn. Serena is getting used to the idea of being a witch who comes from a twisted witchy lineage. Determined to NEVER go over to the dark side like her newfound family, she still waits for her final power to come online. If it should be anything like the first tow, she is in for a huge adjustment! The last remaining Master Vampire is gunning for her due to the fact that she and her family hold the spirit of the first witch of their line within the body of her mother as the witch attempts to return from “the other side.” Darius will stop at nothing to get his long lost love back, including killing anyone who gets in his way. The stakes are raised as an ancient spell book is found and it can only be read by one witch, Serena’s niece, the most powerful witch ever. Not too much pressure for a seventeen-year-old to handle, right? Kind of like putting the fate of the world in a teen’s hand, oh wait, that is exactly what is happening. Will Darius succeed in stealing both Zephora and the ancient tome? Does he have a plan to distract Serena and her friends long enough to pull it off?
Meanwhile, an impossible romance is developing between Nolan and Serena, but it looks like what he gives can never outweigh what he will take from Serena. It becomes a dangerous game of hide and seek as Serena and her friends race to set the world right before it crashes into darkness. The threat of death and destruction makes strange allies, and could it be that Serena may have found the strangest ally in her dark-hearted twin sister? Is everything what it seems or will darkness have its day?
Sydney Bristow keeps the pace and the plotting on a twisted roller coaster of chance as Serena comes of age, gains confidence in being herself and realizes her own self-doubt is holding her back. Sometimes light-hearted, sometimes dark and furious, each page will pull the reader deeper into the world Ms. Bristow has created. The passion is in the action, there is no place for fear, but the fate of the world may lie on the shoulders of a ragtag group of supernaturals who can’t always seem to even get along!
I received this copy from the author, Sydney Bristow, in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Series: Echoes of Eternity - Book 2
Publisher: Sydney Bristow
Publication Date: February 9, 2016
ISBN-13: 9781530162666
Genre: Paranormal N/A
Print Length: 274 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Meanwhile, an impossible romance is developing between Nolan and Serena, but it looks like what he gives can never outweigh what he will take from Serena. It becomes a dangerous game of hide and seek as Serena and her friends race to set the world right before it crashes into darkness. The threat of death and destruction makes strange allies, and could it be that Serena may have found the strangest ally in her dark-hearted twin sister? Is everything what it seems or will darkness have its day?
Sydney Bristow keeps the pace and the plotting on a twisted roller coaster of chance as Serena comes of age, gains confidence in being herself and realizes her own self-doubt is holding her back. Sometimes light-hearted, sometimes dark and furious, each page will pull the reader deeper into the world Ms. Bristow has created. The passion is in the action, there is no place for fear, but the fate of the world may lie on the shoulders of a ragtag group of supernaturals who can’t always seem to even get along!
I received this copy from the author, Sydney Bristow, in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Series: Echoes of Eternity - Book 2
Publisher: Sydney Bristow
Publication Date: February 9, 2016
ISBN-13: 9781530162666
Genre: Paranormal N/A
Print Length: 274 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
April 8, 2018
Started to loose interest in this book. I felt there was entirely too much fighting going on in this book. The author that wrote it gave me a copy for free so that I could give an honest review.
I feel the first book was better
I feel the first book was better
March 30, 2016
original review @ JC's Book Haven.
I’d have to settle for killing the person responsible for dashing what I’d hoped would have turned into a long and distinguished career: Darius Coyne. Nothing would stop me from ending his life the way he had ended my dreams.
The Good
Serena and her band are back for round two. One of the best parts of this story is the band for sure. While the characters deal with Zephora trying to rule the world, you still get to see them live their lives and attempt to achieve their dreams. That helps bring the story to life for me. This one also felt like a bring the group together and make sure they are ready for the war in the books to come. The book also contains some pretty decent sarcasm and if you've read my reviews before you know I like my sarcasm.
The Bad
Most stories have the supernaturals either out and known by the public (not this one) or trying to keep themselves under the radar. In this one vampires keep attacking in public but there isn't any fallout from it yet. I get a lot of people will just see it as a hoax but there are plenty of wack jobs who are just dying to prove something like this. I'm hoping in book 3 we'll see a change in how people act in general as more creatures pull stunts in public.
The Romance
Serena and nolan are still into each other but if he touches her, Her natural life decreases and brings her closer to death. Brandon and Kendall are still playing the I like but refuse to tell you as I could get hurt so I will rag on your life choices game. Though something big does impact their relationship.
Conclusion
So far I really enjoy the series. The characters are fun, they fill real and relateable for the most part. The action is good and plentiful. The romance is there but doesn't control the story which is a big plus for me. Overall it's a great start to a witches/demon/vampire tale and i look forward to the next book.
I’d have to settle for killing the person responsible for dashing what I’d hoped would have turned into a long and distinguished career: Darius Coyne. Nothing would stop me from ending his life the way he had ended my dreams.
The Good
Serena and her band are back for round two. One of the best parts of this story is the band for sure. While the characters deal with Zephora trying to rule the world, you still get to see them live their lives and attempt to achieve their dreams. That helps bring the story to life for me. This one also felt like a bring the group together and make sure they are ready for the war in the books to come. The book also contains some pretty decent sarcasm and if you've read my reviews before you know I like my sarcasm.
The Bad
Most stories have the supernaturals either out and known by the public (not this one) or trying to keep themselves under the radar. In this one vampires keep attacking in public but there isn't any fallout from it yet. I get a lot of people will just see it as a hoax but there are plenty of wack jobs who are just dying to prove something like this. I'm hoping in book 3 we'll see a change in how people act in general as more creatures pull stunts in public.
The Romance
Serena and nolan are still into each other but if he touches her, Her natural life decreases and brings her closer to death. Brandon and Kendall are still playing the I like but refuse to tell you as I could get hurt so I will rag on your life choices game. Though something big does impact their relationship.
Conclusion
So far I really enjoy the series. The characters are fun, they fill real and relateable for the most part. The action is good and plentiful. The romance is there but doesn't control the story which is a big plus for me. Overall it's a great start to a witches/demon/vampire tale and i look forward to the next book.
February 9, 2016
*Source* Received from Author
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.0
*My Thoughts*
Silverthorn is the second installment in the Echoes of Eternity series by author Sydney Bristow. Sydney kindly offered me a copy of this book to read and offer my honest opinion, an obviously I accepted. Silverthorn picks up right where Nightwish left off. Ever since 21-year old protagonist Serena Sykes discovered that not only is she a witch, but she also has a twin sister Alexis, and a niece, Celestina, who might be the most powerful witch in history. Serena has some growing to do. She was kept ignorant of what she really was from her Grams. Now that Grams Lorraine has passed on, Serena has to come to terms with the fact that she has THREE separate magical abilities. The ability to wield fire, and the ability to astral project while she is sleeping. In Silverthorn, readers will discover the final power Serena can wield, and yes, it makes a whole lot of difference.
*Full Review Posting 02/09/2016 to Gizmos Reviews* Link to Follow*
Expected Publication: February 9, 2016
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.0
*My Thoughts*
Silverthorn is the second installment in the Echoes of Eternity series by author Sydney Bristow. Sydney kindly offered me a copy of this book to read and offer my honest opinion, an obviously I accepted. Silverthorn picks up right where Nightwish left off. Ever since 21-year old protagonist Serena Sykes discovered that not only is she a witch, but she also has a twin sister Alexis, and a niece, Celestina, who might be the most powerful witch in history. Serena has some growing to do. She was kept ignorant of what she really was from her Grams. Now that Grams Lorraine has passed on, Serena has to come to terms with the fact that she has THREE separate magical abilities. The ability to wield fire, and the ability to astral project while she is sleeping. In Silverthorn, readers will discover the final power Serena can wield, and yes, it makes a whole lot of difference.
*Full Review Posting 02/09/2016 to Gizmos Reviews* Link to Follow*
Expected Publication: February 9, 2016
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