Water (The Akasha Series) [Kindle Edition]

Terra Harmony (Author)

Book Description

Elemental powers in the palm of her hand…and it won't be enough to save her. When Kaitlyn Alder is involuntarily introduced to a life of magic, she becomes part of an organization hell-bent on saving the Earth. Her newfound life holds promises of purpose, romance, and friendship, but the organization divides and a rogue member holds Kaitlyn hostage. Now one of the most terrifying men the human race has to offer stands between her and Earth's survival.

This novel contains sexual situations, some non-consensual, and is for mature readers only.

Product Details

• File Size: 535 KB
• Print Length: 290 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005PY2U8Q
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,365 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #54 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Paranormal & Urban

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 80 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Says 'Eco' Like a Whole Lot of Rape August 15, 2012

By Kathryn Hogan

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The Good

I found the premise of someone being able to control elements really, really cool. It's part of what kept me reading until the end.

The initial romance between Micah and Kaitlyn is pretty steamy, and pretty nice. I wanted to find out what happened, and I especially wanted to understand Micah's motivations for screwing it up so badly.

A lot of the prose is really lovely, and the descriptions are lucid. For much of the book, I found myself whisked away to the various exotic locales being described.

The Bad

I hoped to see a new perspective or learn something about the eco-movement or environmentalism, given the eco-fiction thing. No such luck. There were short episodes about composting, recycling water, and saving plankton... but they were not what drove the story.

Instead, I was constantly confused. It felt like I had missed a page, somewhere, in which everything was actually EXPLAINED - if not to me, then at least to the main character. Kaitlyn gets kidnapped, given magical powers, and is initiated into a secret organization without anyone ever sitting her down and saying exactly what it is they want from her, what it is this organization does, what it's rules are, etc. Because of that, there are multiple misunderstandings, without which (conveniently for the author) the plot would not exist.

There was a whole lot of rape. This could have been an interesting opportunity to talk about rape... and perhaps in the sequel, that will be explored. As it stands, I was CRINGING for about 1/6 of the book. I mean, there was a lot of extreme detail, very disturbing psychological games, etc. I didn't expect to be reading a psychological horror when I picked up an "eco-fiction".

The characters were confusing, and poorly developed. I didn't know how old anyone was, for example. Without the big plot holes that kept the story going, the characters may have been able to get along, and there may not have BEEN a plot.

The one exception was the crazy bad guy character. He was cliched, but at least I knew where he was coming from.

He threatens and attacks Kaitlyn right from the start, but for some reason, no one takes his violence seriously. In fact, he is protected by his community. He also sexually harasses the only other female character NON-STOP, and the other characters all laugh it off. Haha! Boys will be boys! That is, of course, until he makes good on his threats, kidnaps Kaitlyn, and rapes for her like a million pages in excruciating detail.

Kaitlyn was a disappointing protagonist. She made a lot of jokes all the time, indicating that the author has a great sense of humour. But that was Kaitlyn's only personality trait, other than making a mess out of things because she doesn't have enough information because of gaping plot holes. She landed herself in all sorts of sticky situations, and is saved every time by Micah.

Overall, this was a disappointing read.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Truly Bad, Bad, Bad January 24, 2013

By E A Phillips

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Supernatural Eco-warriors: we'll clean up the oceans then we'll rape and murder you.

Set aside the convoluted, confused and ultimately pointless plot. Forget the flat dialog and two-dimensional characters (not one of which had any redeeming qualities - including the heroine). If you can find enough entertainment value to make it through the first two hundred pages of sludge (only sheer curiosity of 'how bad can it get?' kept me going), you are rewarded for your perseverance with a plot twist that leads to the most graphic, brutal and gratuitous rape scenes it has ever been my misfortune to read.

You better have a willingness to suspend all critical thought and a strong stomach to get through this one but I would suggest that you just don't even bother.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Disgusting and twisted February 5, 2013

By no thanx

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I have no idea how anyone could read this book with any enjoyment. The characters are sick and twisted(probably like the author) The grandfather kidnaps and tortures is own grandchild for "her own good", and then when she is repeatedly attacked, shes ignored almost with indifference like she deserved it and should take it. She is also hated for defending herself, also the first almost rape how is that even close too... oops buy me sparkly jewelry lets be lovey dovey again. She is a mat to be used and walked on without much consideration, it was just plain disgusting and twisted. the author needs to understand characters and people better, maybe they should never write again don't encourage them and read something less twisted. There is nothing fun, interesting or eco-friendly in this just random old useless ideas splashed in throughout a story of an abused mistreated girl, by 2 dimensional sadistic characters.

More About the Author

Terra is author of eco-fantasy novels, 'The Akasha Series'. 'Water', 'Air', and 'Fire' are currently published. The final novel 'Earth' will be released in Spring 2013.

Terra also currently has a vampire short story anthology, 'The Kindred Curse', published as an e-book. This is an adult paranormal romance fantasy collection.

Terra was born and raised in Colorado but has since lived in California, Texas, Utah, North Carolina and Virginia. Terra has served a 5½ year enlistment in the Marine Corp, has earned her bachelor's and master's degree and presently runs the language services division of a small business.

Terra currently lives in a suburb of Washington, DC with her husband of 13 years and three children.