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The End of Darkness (Druid's Curse Book 1) by [Shea Balik, Harris Channing, Avril Stepowski]

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by Shea Balik (Author), Harris Channing (Illustrator), Avril Stepowski (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 8: Druid's Curse Series (8 Book Series)

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Ryley Duggan resented his family for forcing him home on his twenty-first birthday to perform another stupid fire ritual, instead of letting him go out and get shit-faced like normal people his age. He’d never believed in the stories his grandmother told him about the reason behind what they were doing. That was, until he walked outside to the bonfire to see bloodcurdling creatures that no Hollywood studio had ever come close to replicating, killing his family.

Since an early age, Eirik had one job, to protect the descendants of the one who’d cursed him and his friends. It hadn’t been what he’d ever imagined for his life, but after nearly a millennia Eirik had learned one thing, life never went as planned. Never had that been truer than when he’d rescued Ryley from certain death.

Now the two must learn to work together to save humanity. Will all be lost? Or will they discover a way to heal their hearts by opening themselves up to love?

WARNING: Unseelie monsters run amok in this story!

PLEASE NOTE: Although each book in this series focuses on a single couple, the books should be read in order to fully enjoy the overall story arc.

Length: 199 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Age Level: 18 - 18

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I was pleasantly surprised by this one! I started out not really know what I was getting into because while I had read the blurb a while ago, I didn't really remember what it was about but once I passed chapter one, I was sucked into the story. So far, I love the idea behind this series and that Ryley is a Druid that's being hunted by the Fae and their monsters. I love that Eirik comes to his rescue and how Ryley instantly hates Eirik for not being able to save his family. It was interesting seeing Eirik struggle with being calm in the wake of Ryley's rage but that's why I loved Eirik and he was so fierce and protective, too! I just loved him so much, he literally melted my heart. The relationship that Ryley and Eirik build during their time together was really sweet, though. I loved that Eirik was so patient and I loved that Ryley struggled with what's happening and how he now has this burden of keeping his family's traditions alive. Once I really got into the story, I couldn't put it down!
But this one did start a bit rocky for me because I'm not a huge fan of authors who have prologues (in this case it's really chapter one) start before the rest of the story happens. I don't know why but it's always so jarring for me and when I realized chapter two happens two days before chapter one, I almost didn't bother continuing but I'm glad I did because things got better after that, no more 'time hops' or 'flashbacks'. However, while that was my biggest pet peeve, I will say Ryley annoyed me quite a bit. He was adamant that he was an adult and all that because he's twenty-one but yet, he acted like a child most of the time. It really pissed me off that he grew up as he did but yet had no idea about his history or culture. That, to me, is beyond ridiculous because even when you don't want to know something or care about it, hearing it and seeing it happen over and over again for twenty-one years, you should at least retain some of that information and Ryley never did. It really annoyed me that he had no idea about his history at all and just showed how selfish and self-absorbed he was.
All in all, though, I did enjoy this one even if I didn't like Ryley all that much. I did love Ryley and Eirik together and adored Eirik beyond belief. I can't wait to see what happens next and hope we don't have to wait long for the second book.
Overall Impression: I really liked it
Nikyta
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Product details

File Size : 5235 KB
Publication Date : April 15, 2019
Print Length : 199 pages
Word Wise : Enabled
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Language: : English
Enhanced Typesetting : Enabled
ASIN : B07QFNB7HN
Screen Reader : Supported
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Lending : Enabled

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JTorleif

So much fun, I will definitely be reading everything in this series

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019

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I loved this beginning to a new series. It was interesting that the curse on the Vikings allowed them to change into the animals they were named after, where possible - i.e. Arne = eagle, Ulf = wolf, Bjorn = bear. Through I was hoping that Brandt would be something like a phoenix since his name means fire.

I can understand Ryley's desire to not have the responsibility that his family held, but I found his doubt about the necessity of the rituals to be a bit confusing. It seems to me that he would either disbelieve all magic, or fully believe; accepting that the family had a responsibility, and yet denying that the responsibility was necessary was odd to me.

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Alandriel

Enjoyable start of a new series

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019

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I liked the book and the characters and I am looking forward to reading the stories of the other 7, but I am extremely annoyed at the way Fen was portrayed. As in any para book, the MCs are all over each other, in love and ready to let the world burn to protect the one they love, but Fen is supposed to just get over the fact that these people he has been helping for over a millennia are the ones who killed the one he loved. Not cool!

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The End of Darkness by Shea Balik

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019

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Rating: 3 stars
I liked the story and the premise. I liked all the secondary characters. I liked Eirik as one of the MCs. The biggest problem with the book for me was Ryley. Hated him. He was such an immature/bratty character that I never warmed up to him. Hopefully, the MC in the next installment is more likable.

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Avidreader

Needs alot of patience to complete. Mundane exposition.

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020

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Slow and plodding. Author seems to love run on sentences separated by multiple commas. Trivial exposition in abundance to the extent you know more mundane information about characters, scenery, and repetitive thoughts than is interesting. Very little dialogue in the first third of the book. The literary voice sounds very little like the Shea Balik I enjoy so much.

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Making The Best Of it

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019

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To have the tragedy happen to him then expect him to do the ritual fate was asking a lot. At least fate gave him a loving mate to help. Sometimes you just have to go on like it or not. Thanks for another great story.

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TammyKay

great start

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019

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great start to a great series. i loved Eirik and Riley, and the whole gang! will def keep reading, and would def recommend.

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Good

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019

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This is a new series. Great start, loved Rylie. Can’t wait for the next book to come out. . .

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Lillian W

Good

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019

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I like this new series from Shea. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Kindle Customer

Trying to slog through

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2019

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I normally love this author very much but the first chapter was so tedious and wordy that I found it difficult to get excited by the story. Then in chapter 2 the story jumps back in time shattering what little momentum had been built. I am going to put this book aside and try again later as this author is usually an excellent story teller and I don't want to miss out.

Morgans mum

Great start to a new series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2019

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Really loved this book, great MC's and beginning to a new series. There are so many stories that can come out of this and build this world that has opened up. The back story is really interesting mixture of myths and legends and some reality, mixed with magic and tragedy. I am really looking forward to the next book and seeing how this intriguing world evolves.