Synergy (See #3; Web of Hearts and Souls #8) in Ask Author Jamie Magee

Nov 04, 2014 Elsa rated it it was amazing

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The joy of seeing all these characters interact continues in Synergy as we read Charlie's POV when meeting Willow and her crew.

I'll start by saying that this book - though half of it takes place at the same time as Vindicate - is absolutely NOT REDUNDANT. If you're dedicated enough to the characters, you'll learn a ton of new things in Synergy.

I'm in awe at Jamie Magee's plotting skills. She must have prepared the whole series 10 books in advance. Everything happens slowly, yet quickly and it ju The joy of seeing all these characters interact continues in Synergy as we read Charlie's POV when meeting Willow and her crew.

I'll start by saying that this book - though half of it takes place at the same time as Vindicate - is absolutely NOT REDUNDANT. If you're dedicated enough to the characters, you'll learn a ton of new things in Synergy.

I'm in awe at Jamie Magee's plotting skills. She must have prepared the whole series 10 books in advance. Everything happens slowly, yet quickly and it just falls perfectly into place. I've said it already in my Vindicate review but rereading this series is a MUST. You kinda need to be crazy about it like I am, but I assure you, it is a pleasure to understand what's happening before the characters realize it.

Sooo in Synergy we come back to Charlie, Draven, Madison, Aden, their crew and their darkness. Draven's self-loathing is at its peak while Charlie tries to understand her past lives, Silas' role in them and even Aden's and Madison's. When they finally decide to go to Chara, Chara arrives at their doorstep with a distraught Willow asking for help.

I did not remember Charlie's past life and how important it was regarding her relationship with Willow and Landen so it was very pleasing to rediscover all this. It's juste like the vibe between Drake and Draven or Willow and Draven, I can't wait to read more of these friendships!

I feel like this series, in all its intensity, is an ode to human relations. The fated relationships we read about are not limited to soulmates. It's also about friendships that crossed time. The fact that the characters just have a gut feeling and start defending each other without asking question just warms my heart.

I don't want to drag my already huge review so I'll just finish by saying that Madison is still my favorite character in the series. She's intense, loyal, wise and sensitive, all the while being a fricking savior and keeping everyone in check. She ends up in a difficult position but that's how we'll get Blakeshire, sadly the only book (for now?) centered of her and Drake...

Oh and THE BIRD?? Hellooooo *fire-fire* I did not remember Charlie had witnessed THAT MOMENT. ...more

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