FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Mo Fitzgerald has chosen a life in Chicago with Colin, leaving magic behind--but the more she struggles to keep her magic and mortal lives separate, the deadlier the consequences.
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Gr 8 Up-Maura Fitzgerald, a 17-year-old tangled up in the dirty dealings of the Chicago Mob, is torn between her Flat (human) life and her role as the Vessel of magic. Half of Mo's life is trying to balance her status as a double agent, passing information to the Russian Mob for her Uncle Billy while working to put him behind bars. In her other life, Mo is the focus of a war between the Arcs and Seraphim, as her relationship with magic is more intimate than anyone suspects. Meanwhile, she is swept up in a complex love triangle with handsome Colin, a victim of paternal abuse and Mo's bodyguard, and Luc, heir to the Arc's house of fire. In addition to the destiny vs. freedom-of-choice conflict being overly superimposed on the plot, Mo's martyr syndrome becomes tiresome, and the prolonged ending leaves naught to the imagination. O'Rourke's exposition is choppy, the rules of written dialogue are sometimes ignored, and transitions between scenes are minimal to nonexistent, all of which force readers to backpedal through the mayhem. This conclusion to the trilogy is mildly entertaining, though it lacks luster in the great sea of YA paranormal romance.-Jamie-Lee Schombs, Loyola School, New York Cityα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I don't usually leave Amazon reviews, but this book was so compelling, so strong--I just had to. Days after turning the final page, and I'm still thinking about this story. Still shaking my head at how deftly O'Rourke wrapped up her trilogy.
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say I was thoroughly, THOROUGHLY satisfied with the romance, the magical finale, and the final mobster blowout. The only thing I didn't like was that this is the end--no more Mo, no more Arcs, no more Luc or Colin. But you can bet I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for future books from O'Rourke.
I highly recommend this book--though make sure you start with the first two books in the series (TORN and TANGLED).
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say I was thoroughly, THOROUGHLY satisfied with the romance, the magical finale, and the final mobster blowout. The only thing I didn't like was that this is the end--no more Mo, no more Arcs, no more Luc or Colin. But you can bet I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for future books from O'Rourke.
I highly recommend this book--though make sure you start with the first two books in the series (TORN and TANGLED).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By WovenMyst
Format:Paperback
Erica O'Rourke wraps up the Torn Trilogy with a tidy, red magical bow. With Bound come ultimate tests, for beloved heroine, Mo Fitzgerald. From working for the Outfit to carefully stepping her way through personal relationships, this quasi-magical girl has a full plate of magical and non-magical drama.
A world where magic doesn't interfere in the lives of Flats would be paradise for Mo. But, there's more to the magic than any of the Arcs know and Mo's Flat life is quickly bleeding from normal to toxically dangerous. Attacks from the Seraphim leader, Anton, are bolder and more vicious. Luc is still gunning for Mo's heart and Colin's edging further away. While Mo has to navigate life with her father back from prison, the Arcs are counting on Mo to keep the magic safe. The secrets between family and friends are darker and harder to keep under wraps, not to mention juicier! With all the commotion inside of Bound it seems like a shame for it to be the last chapter in Mo's story.
The trials Mo faces are unlike any she's had to face in Torn or Tangled. It's come to the point of unfair for there to be more reasons to cry, to laugh, or to scream in fear at the end of the trilogy when readers are just getting know the depth of this outstanding young woman's character. Mo's stubborn personality has been consistent through the series, but in Bound she's more skilled in having her voice heard. Courageous and determined are Mo's middle names and she wears them proudly. Her enemies still underestimate her and it's all she needs bring them down.
Action-packed and greatly alluring, the finale, Bound, keeps readers on the edge of their seats and praying for a happy ending. The successful completion of Erica O'Rourke's first teen series makes her even more of an author to watch!... Read more ›
A world where magic doesn't interfere in the lives of Flats would be paradise for Mo. But, there's more to the magic than any of the Arcs know and Mo's Flat life is quickly bleeding from normal to toxically dangerous. Attacks from the Seraphim leader, Anton, are bolder and more vicious. Luc is still gunning for Mo's heart and Colin's edging further away. While Mo has to navigate life with her father back from prison, the Arcs are counting on Mo to keep the magic safe. The secrets between family and friends are darker and harder to keep under wraps, not to mention juicier! With all the commotion inside of Bound it seems like a shame for it to be the last chapter in Mo's story.
The trials Mo faces are unlike any she's had to face in Torn or Tangled. It's come to the point of unfair for there to be more reasons to cry, to laugh, or to scream in fear at the end of the trilogy when readers are just getting know the depth of this outstanding young woman's character. Mo's stubborn personality has been consistent through the series, but in Bound she's more skilled in having her voice heard. Courageous and determined are Mo's middle names and she wears them proudly. Her enemies still underestimate her and it's all she needs bring them down.
Action-packed and greatly alluring, the finale, Bound, keeps readers on the edge of their seats and praying for a happy ending. The successful completion of Erica O'Rourke's first teen series makes her even more of an author to watch!... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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First Impressions: I was so excited when Bound showed up on my doorstep! I read the first two books in this trilogy earlier this year and I absolutely fell in love with the story, the characters, and the author's style of writing. Bound is the third and final book and I couldn't wait to find out how everything was going to turn out for Mo, Colin, and Luc. This is one of those series that kept getting better and better as the plot progressed. I also really like the cover art on each book since they all seem to fit nicely together.
First 50 Pages: One of my favorite aspects of this trilogy is that it does a great job blending together two totally different genres. It is one part Urban Fantasy and one part Contemporary Fiction. The main character Mo lives a bit in each world and is pulled in both directions. In the end, we know she will have to choose which path is the right one for her (as well as which guy she really wants to be with), and since Bound is the last book, the time to choose is now. Bound also wraps up all of the little side-plots without it feeling too busy, but it does have more than enough action to keep any reader satisfied. This particular book moves at a much faster pace than the previous books, but I never thought it was confusing.
Characters & Plot: Bound picks up not too long after all of the events that occurred in Tangled. We are again greeted with Mo who has chosen Colin over Luc in Chicago. I was never crazy about Colin and I always preferred Luc as the guy for Mo, but Colin is okay too. Mo is trying her best to keep her "normal" life separate from her duties in the supernatural world, but again, we know that this isn't going to last for very long and Mo is going to have to choose one side or the other.... Read more ›
First 50 Pages: One of my favorite aspects of this trilogy is that it does a great job blending together two totally different genres. It is one part Urban Fantasy and one part Contemporary Fiction. The main character Mo lives a bit in each world and is pulled in both directions. In the end, we know she will have to choose which path is the right one for her (as well as which guy she really wants to be with), and since Bound is the last book, the time to choose is now. Bound also wraps up all of the little side-plots without it feeling too busy, but it does have more than enough action to keep any reader satisfied. This particular book moves at a much faster pace than the previous books, but I never thought it was confusing.
Characters & Plot: Bound picks up not too long after all of the events that occurred in Tangled. We are again greeted with Mo who has chosen Colin over Luc in Chicago. I was never crazy about Colin and I always preferred Luc as the guy for Mo, but Colin is okay too. Mo is trying her best to keep her "normal" life separate from her duties in the supernatural world, but again, we know that this isn't going to last for very long and Mo is going to have to choose one side or the other.... Read more ›
By TSherm
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed the first two books in this series, so I was looking forward to reading this. I really love books with magic in them.
Mo is even more embedded in her uncle's mob business and is trying to leave the Arc world alone. However, it isn't that easy and others are after her for the bond she has with the magic. Everything just gets more complicated, but yet she still resists making any definite choices.
This one was both good and bad for me. I loved Luc! I really liked Mo's friend Lena. I liked some of the plotting and how things moved along as well as the ending.
Mo frustrated me at various points. I just felt she wasn't completely fair to Colin or Luc, or her dad and mom. I didn't like the way she was pushing things with both guys and the sexual content that ended up being in here, although mostly non-descriptive. The way she let in the rage and desire for revenge bothered me too. I also didn't like that she felt it was fine to choose to stay in Chicago and revenge Verity, which Verity never would have wanted. It seemed like she should have been a little bit wiser than she was after all she had experienced and the people she was dealing with. Some things she did handle well, like the Arcs and her friends.
It was still an enjoyable read, but I wanted so much more.
Content: Some suggestive content, violence, non-descriptive sex
Original review was posted here: http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/2013/05/review-bound.html
Mo is even more embedded in her uncle's mob business and is trying to leave the Arc world alone. However, it isn't that easy and others are after her for the bond she has with the magic. Everything just gets more complicated, but yet she still resists making any definite choices.
This one was both good and bad for me. I loved Luc! I really liked Mo's friend Lena. I liked some of the plotting and how things moved along as well as the ending.
Mo frustrated me at various points. I just felt she wasn't completely fair to Colin or Luc, or her dad and mom. I didn't like the way she was pushing things with both guys and the sexual content that ended up being in here, although mostly non-descriptive. The way she let in the rage and desire for revenge bothered me too. I also didn't like that she felt it was fine to choose to stay in Chicago and revenge Verity, which Verity never would have wanted. It seemed like she should have been a little bit wiser than she was after all she had experienced and the people she was dealing with. Some things she did handle well, like the Arcs and her friends.
It was still an enjoyable read, but I wanted so much more.
Content: Some suggestive content, violence, non-descriptive sex
Original review was posted here: http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/2013/05/review-bound.html
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Fantastic Ending!
Colin or Luc? The non-magical world or the world of the ARCs? Who to betray and who to save? These are some of decisions facing Mo in the the fantastic conclusion of Erica... Read more
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love love love it!!!!!
i loved the 3 books of erica o'rourke! the characters developed well since the beginning and the conclusion is just awesome!
Published 4 months ago by avid reader
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Fantastic
I so loved TORN and TANGLED (books 1 and 2 in the series) that I snatched up BOUND the moment it was available and I was not disappointed in the least. Read more
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These was a great book. It was a great series. Really easy reads, but interesting storyline and well thought out characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Danielle Short
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Good story!
The last in the series, I was excited to see how it would end. The main character Mo has been through a lot. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Savannah (Books With Bite)
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Best one!
The 2nd book of the trilogy is great. It has the right balance of romance and adventure. You are completely rooting for her. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Katey
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Oaths that Bind
The final installment in the Young Adult Torn series trilogy by Erica O'Rourke "Bound" finds us returning to Morgan's, the South Side Chicago bar belonging to the Mafia-connected... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kathleen M. Jund
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT ENDING TO A THRILLING TRILOGY!!!
Title: Bound (Torn Trilogy #3)
Author: Erica O'Rourke
Publisher: Kensington Teen
Date of Release: June 26, 2012
Number of Pages: 350
Source: Erica, because... Read more
Author: Erica O'Rourke
Publisher: Kensington Teen
Date of Release: June 26, 2012
Number of Pages: 350
Source: Erica, because... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Moonlight Book Reviews
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A Fantastic Read!
What a fabulous conclusion to Erica's first trilogy. I'm hoping Erica thinks about redeeming Constance so we can see more of this wonderful world of magic. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Ending
The last novel in this trilogy - and what an awesome series this has been!
Mo Fitzgerald is not like the normal teenage girl. She is a Flat with the magic alive in her. Read more
Mo Fitzgerald is not like the normal teenage girl. She is a Flat with the magic alive in her. Read more
Published 10 months ago by StaceyPagan
