Cara Liu is determined to unite the forces under her leadership but when Nightkeeper Sven enters the scene, Cara has trouble separating her duty to her people from her desire for her ex-lover. Their secret affair will not only jeopardize a tenuous alliance among the Nightkeepers, but it also distracts them from a danger within their own ranks planning a vicious betrayal...
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Jessica Andersen is a doctor of molecular genetics, a patent agent, and a professional horse trainer and riding coach. She resides on small farm in eastern Connecticut with her husband and beloved corgis, two-cats and a handful of young horses.
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Magic Unchained, A Review for the Blog Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy
April 29, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jessica Andersen ROCKS the Mayan prophecy!! She has created a fantastic story based on the 2012 Mayan Calendar.. Magic Unchained is the seventh book in her Final Prophecy Series and Since this is what I like to call a climactic series, Doc Jess has her work cut out for her.. in each book she must raise the pressure on the overall story arc. She must increase the tension and take us closer and closer to the edge making us believe both that the world is doomed and that hope is there. What can I say, Doc Jess does not disappoint!
One of the things about this series, is the depth of feelings and the intensity in which it was written. When I first picked up Nightkeepers, I liked the concept. I was intrigued, then I opened the book. It was a slow start.. I would read a bit then think about it, then read some more.. gradually it sucked me in. When I finished the book, I opened my eyes and felt like I had been in a different world, it was an almost drugged feeling and every book Doc Jess has written in this series has that same pull.. Magic Unchained not the least of them.
I had a hard time writing this review not because I didn't love the book but rather because it is so very much more than boy meets girl romance.. While the story between Cara and Sven is wonderful and I will address that there was just so much going on. Anna receives a vision, being that she was never completely trained she has to work hard on just deciphering it. She finally realizes that the team must bring back the father.. Throughout the book the Nightkeepers goal is to resurrect the First Father.. This is the main task of this book of course no way would Doc Jess allow for just one story line..
The Winikin are determined to fight on their own, fight for themselves not as indentured servants to the Nightkeepers but as relevant individuals in the fight. To this end, battle games are played and Cara has to learn how to make life and death decisions. To understand when to accept a death and when to fight for life. She is not just fighting to get the Winikin their rights but she is also fighting the "traditionalists" who insist that the old ways are the only ways. Her biggest opponent is her own father, whom I happen to think is a complete and total sleazebag to her. Total and complete lack of support and yet he all but dotes on Sven... his NightKeeper.. Yeah I hate when parents refuse to see the value in their children.. I understand the importance in the story line yet, I can never like those characters.. On top of trying to bring the Winikin into the battle, to lead them as best she can, her second in command has decided that they should pair up. So now Cara has to deal with wanting something she can't have, having something she doesn't want and of course a father who supports her staying in indentureland both in the way she fights the battle and the way she finds love.
Sven is the eternal lone wolf.. ok Coyote, destined to run free. He left the safety of Carlos' ranch at an early age, partially to escape unwanted feelings for Cara and partially because he needed to roam. He has finally stepped up in the NightKeeper world and has become an integral part of the team but one thing remains the same. He still wants Cara, well he wants Cara AND he wants to roam.. He has no clue how to be more than he is and isn't sure that he should. A Winikin and a Nightkeeper just can't be. It is taboo in the biggest sense of the word. Sven has never been my favorite character because he always seems the most selfish. The one who puts me first. And yet he is determined to become the man he should be. To step it up for Cara.. to be there at her side. Throughout the book, he is constantly tested and tempted and has to learn how to make the right choice. It is a very intense inner battle. Obviously, I can't tell you more because it is such an integral part of the story.
While Cara, Sven and the rest of the Nightkeeper compound are doing their best to deal with issue after issues.. Rabbit is fighting his own inner battle. Honestly, this poor kid. The only thing consistent about him is the fact that once he acts, it will probably be the wrong act. He has the heart of a champion and the self esteem of a peanut.. He is so determined to prove to them all that he has self worth.. Grrrr I seriously hate Red Boar and what that horrid, horrid man did to his son while raising him. This child needed love.. but Red Boar the self pitying scuzz ball had to worry about how his life had been destroyed instead of dealing with the gift he had been given. I am seriously hoping that when Rabbit saves the world (and I seriously hope it is Rabbit who does it) that he can in your face Red Boar.. either literally or metaphorically I don't care.. I just want Rabbit to be able to do the right thing and be acknowledged as the amazing young man he is.
I know, this review was not in my normal style, that I discussed characters not in action and I rambled a bit more than usual. I needed to do so. To write a simple review on such an intense book would be almost criminal. I love this series. It has intrigued me since I saw it on Amazon and thought the concept was just fantastic!! November can't come soon enough! And Doc Jess was gracious enough to get the book out with plenty of time to read before Dec 21.. Just in case the NightKeepers fail..
People you only have a few more guaranteed months to read this series!! If the Nightkeepers loose you will regret not having taken the time to get these books read (yep, that is what you are going to worry about).. Seriously, this is a must read series..
Shauni
One of the things about this series, is the depth of feelings and the intensity in which it was written. When I first picked up Nightkeepers, I liked the concept. I was intrigued, then I opened the book. It was a slow start.. I would read a bit then think about it, then read some more.. gradually it sucked me in. When I finished the book, I opened my eyes and felt like I had been in a different world, it was an almost drugged feeling and every book Doc Jess has written in this series has that same pull.. Magic Unchained not the least of them.
I had a hard time writing this review not because I didn't love the book but rather because it is so very much more than boy meets girl romance.. While the story between Cara and Sven is wonderful and I will address that there was just so much going on. Anna receives a vision, being that she was never completely trained she has to work hard on just deciphering it. She finally realizes that the team must bring back the father.. Throughout the book the Nightkeepers goal is to resurrect the First Father.. This is the main task of this book of course no way would Doc Jess allow for just one story line..
The Winikin are determined to fight on their own, fight for themselves not as indentured servants to the Nightkeepers but as relevant individuals in the fight. To this end, battle games are played and Cara has to learn how to make life and death decisions. To understand when to accept a death and when to fight for life. She is not just fighting to get the Winikin their rights but she is also fighting the "traditionalists" who insist that the old ways are the only ways. Her biggest opponent is her own father, whom I happen to think is a complete and total sleazebag to her. Total and complete lack of support and yet he all but dotes on Sven... his NightKeeper.. Yeah I hate when parents refuse to see the value in their children.. I understand the importance in the story line yet, I can never like those characters.. On top of trying to bring the Winikin into the battle, to lead them as best she can, her second in command has decided that they should pair up. So now Cara has to deal with wanting something she can't have, having something she doesn't want and of course a father who supports her staying in indentureland both in the way she fights the battle and the way she finds love.
Sven is the eternal lone wolf.. ok Coyote, destined to run free. He left the safety of Carlos' ranch at an early age, partially to escape unwanted feelings for Cara and partially because he needed to roam. He has finally stepped up in the NightKeeper world and has become an integral part of the team but one thing remains the same. He still wants Cara, well he wants Cara AND he wants to roam.. He has no clue how to be more than he is and isn't sure that he should. A Winikin and a Nightkeeper just can't be. It is taboo in the biggest sense of the word. Sven has never been my favorite character because he always seems the most selfish. The one who puts me first. And yet he is determined to become the man he should be. To step it up for Cara.. to be there at her side. Throughout the book, he is constantly tested and tempted and has to learn how to make the right choice. It is a very intense inner battle. Obviously, I can't tell you more because it is such an integral part of the story.
While Cara, Sven and the rest of the Nightkeeper compound are doing their best to deal with issue after issues.. Rabbit is fighting his own inner battle. Honestly, this poor kid. The only thing consistent about him is the fact that once he acts, it will probably be the wrong act. He has the heart of a champion and the self esteem of a peanut.. He is so determined to prove to them all that he has self worth.. Grrrr I seriously hate Red Boar and what that horrid, horrid man did to his son while raising him. This child needed love.. but Red Boar the self pitying scuzz ball had to worry about how his life had been destroyed instead of dealing with the gift he had been given. I am seriously hoping that when Rabbit saves the world (and I seriously hope it is Rabbit who does it) that he can in your face Red Boar.. either literally or metaphorically I don't care.. I just want Rabbit to be able to do the right thing and be acknowledged as the amazing young man he is.
I know, this review was not in my normal style, that I discussed characters not in action and I rambled a bit more than usual. I needed to do so. To write a simple review on such an intense book would be almost criminal. I love this series. It has intrigued me since I saw it on Amazon and thought the concept was just fantastic!! November can't come soon enough! And Doc Jess was gracious enough to get the book out with plenty of time to read before Dec 21.. Just in case the NightKeepers fail..
People you only have a few more guaranteed months to read this series!! If the Nightkeepers loose you will regret not having taken the time to get these books read (yep, that is what you are going to worry about).. Seriously, this is a must read series..
Shauni
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Nikana
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Magic Unchained is the most recent of the novels of the Final Prophecy. I've read them from the beginning (Nightkeepers) and have looked forward to each story as they have been released. I highly recommend this series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By zaanodes
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Whoo, Winikins!! Poor Rabbit! Welcome back, Father! Will they win? What else can happen? Ooooh, the suspense!! 'Til November 6, 2012 just over a month from end-time!! Quote from her website: "SERIES FINALE: RABBIT AND MYRINNE'S STORY (and Anna's as well!)" Finally, Anna!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Magic Unchained
Cara is now the leader of the Winikin, and that is not an easy job. She brought them in, the ones that ran away from the massacre, the ones that lost their families. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Aurian
4.0 out of 5 stars
Always the best
This is a great series and I recommend it to all my friends. I'd would like to read more of her books.
Published 2 months ago by cindersue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
Another great read from Jessica Andersen. Loved it. Can`t wait to start the next one. Just keeps getting better and better.
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Benoit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
the whole nightkeepers series was an excellent read have read all the series the characters are just great and anderson with her words describes them very well love these books
Published 3 months ago by Jenniferjeni
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting
Loved the whole set, interesting, well researched and perfect for the years reaching 2012. Recommend for anyone that loves a good read.
Published 4 months ago by Klara Showman
4.0 out of 5 stars
action packed series
In the seventh book of the tale we get Cara and Sven's story. She is a Winikin, one who is meant to serve the warriors. He is a mage with a wolf familiar. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kimba88
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic Unchained
This book was great! Begins to tie things up. The next one is supposed to come out in November 2012 and I can't wait. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lady T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't get any better.
There are no words to convey how great a series this is. Every new book makes the story line better and better. This is one of my favorite authors of all time!
Published 13 months ago by Malee Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic Unchained - my review
Magic Unchained is the 7th book in Jess Andersen's Nightkeepers (Final Prophecy) series. Magic Unchained belongs to Cara and Sven, and we have been waiting for their story almost... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Barb thereadingcafe
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of her best ones yet
I won't go into detail on the storyline, but suffice it to say that Jessica Andersen is definitely gearing up for the end, not winding out a dying series. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Leo
