Into the Bright Unknown (The Gold Seer Trilogy #3) by Rae Carson - Starting July 12th 2019

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

The stunning conclusion to Rae Carson’s New York Times–bestselling Gold Seer trilogy, which Publishers Weekly in a starred review called “Simply terrific.” A historical fantasy brimming with magic, romance, and adventure—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah Maas, and Westworld.

Leah Westfall, her fiancé Jefferson, and her friends have become rich in the California Territory, thanks to Lee’s magical ability to sense precious gold. But their fortune has made them a target, and when a dangerous billionaire sets out to destroy them, Lee and her friends decide they’ve had enough—they will fight back with all their power and talents. Lee’s magic is continuing to strengthen and grow, but someone is on to her—someone who might have a bit of magic herself. The stakes are higher than ever as Lee and her friends hatch a daring scheme that could alter the California landscape forever. With a distinctive young heroine and a unique interpretation of American history, Into the Bright Unknown strikes a rich vein of romance, magic, and adventure, bringing the Gold Seer Trilogy to its epic conclusion. Includes a map and an author’s note.

[Julianne]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ OOH They're going to San Francisco! I can't wait to see what its all about there. And I'm VERY interested in this new witchy power that Leah has with LEVITATING A LOCKET. (hide spoiler)]

[Julianne]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ finally someone is going to impersonate her husband.

I Know it's gonna end badly though. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[...what was Mary’s previous occupation again?
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So they’re all going to Sam Francisco? O.o (hide spoiler)]

As usual, it took a little while for me to remember who was who, considering how long it’s been since I read book #2... oops? 8’D

[Natalie]

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[Coverture is a bunch of freaking bullshit 😐
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Oh look! It’s Hardwick. That was fast.
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Frank’s alive huh? Didn’t see that coming.
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On the other hand... Hardwick being a bigger snake than Hiram? THAT I saw 😛 (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[Ooh... they bought the Charlotte? That would make a good base of operations actually... and by buying not just the ship but also the land under it they don’t have to worry about being evicted.
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They have a base of operations, and they have the beginnings of a plan! Whoot! Hope it goes relatively smoothly though ._. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 11: (view spoiler)[This Helena Russell (Hardwick’s associate)... is she like Lee? And by that I don’t mean necessarily the same gift, but certainly SOME gift... right?
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Yep. Definitely a gift. But WHAT... (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 17: (view spoiler)[Inciting an angry mob at the auction SOUNDS like a good idea... but Frank Dilley is there and he is not a pleasant guy. He also has a gun... and it not shy about using it.
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Andddd he shot Jim. Of course ._.
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Hopefully they got Jim to Jasper in time? (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 23: (view spoiler)[Ahaha I knew it! I knew that Jim wasn’t dead and that his body was really stolen gold ;D Wasn’t entirely sure how they got the gold, but I certainly knew the gist of it :P
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Also 100% called them leaving the Charlotte to the lovely carpenter Melancthon, and to the lovely mind reader Helena ;D Cool idea turning it into a hotel c: (hide spoiler)]

[Julianne]

ch 10 (view spoiler)[ I love this whole chapter with Jim showing her everything and Leah seeing everything from another perspective (hide spoiler)]

ch 18 (view spoiler)[ Leah said she was trying to be like Becky Joyner and keep asking questions, but didn't ask their names!! that's the first thing Becky would have done. (hide spoiler)]

[Julianne]

Natalie wrote: ""

I KNOW RIGHT. I thought the same thing about the (view spoiler)[ funeral! Because the coffin was so 'heavy' XD (hide spoiler)]


WHAT A GREAT ENDING (view spoiler)[ Im so happy that theres going to be 3 weddings in Glory! And they got their town charter. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Julianne wrote: "Chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I really loved the bit where they impersonated her husband, even if it did go TERRIBLY wrong. Surprised it took so long for something like that to happen honestly. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Julianne wrote: "Natalie wrote: ""

I KNOW RIGHT. I thought the same thing about the [spoilers removed]


WHAT A GREAT ENDING [spoilers removed]"

I'm so satisfied with how it ended! :D Would love to see a little novella sequel/epilogue on what happened after honestly c: