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Author(s): Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
Publisher: Blink
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Publication Date: 2016
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Series: Doon, book
4
Genre: Fiction; Young
Adult/Teen, Time Travel, Fantasy
Rating: ★★★★
The Scottish adventures of best friends Vee and Mackenna draw to a
close in Forever Doon, the final
novel of the series. As the story opens, things pick up immediately where Shades of Doon (book three) left off.
Vee is in Doon while Mackenna is stuck in contemporary Scotland without means
of returning to the place she now thinks of as home. Vee believes her beloved
Jamie is dead and gone leaving Doon’s queen solely responsible for the safety
of their people. With the Brig o’ Doon destroyed (a feat orchestrated to
protect their people), Mackenna and Duncan strive to keep those who managed to
cross the bridge safe. But with an evil soul on the throne of Doon, their
greatest battle is yet to come.
Hard as it is to experience separation, I think the ploy helped the characters. They grow as individuals and become better people for it. It was revealing to experience Vee “on her own” without the people she trusted most, and rise to the occasion of being an unstoppable leader. It was important to see Kenna and Duncan trapped in a world neither craved. It was heart wrenching to experience the bad caused by the chaotic villainess. Yet all was something I respected. Saying more wouldn’t be prudent because of spoilers.
As everything draws to a close, it’s safe to say the authors’ give fans a fierce (lots of battle and girl power here, book nerds) conclusion. In my book blogging circle, this YA series has been one of the most popular, and it has an appeal that’s hard to ignore. The swoony romance of the series (this extends beyond the relationships) and battle of good vs. evil keeps things rolling in the right direction and is, at its best, one of the most entertaining YA series I’ve read. It was with ease that I flew through this final story and when the final page came to be turned, I was pleased when “the end” came. Forever Doon demands fans wildly flip the pages to reach its final walk across that magical bridge.
Pick up this fantasy novel. It's enchanting with plenty of fairytale influences without sacrificing adventure.
Hard as it is to experience separation, I think the ploy helped the characters. They grow as individuals and become better people for it. It was revealing to experience Vee “on her own” without the people she trusted most, and rise to the occasion of being an unstoppable leader. It was important to see Kenna and Duncan trapped in a world neither craved. It was heart wrenching to experience the bad caused by the chaotic villainess. Yet all was something I respected. Saying more wouldn’t be prudent because of spoilers.
As everything draws to a close, it’s safe to say the authors’ give fans a fierce (lots of battle and girl power here, book nerds) conclusion. In my book blogging circle, this YA series has been one of the most popular, and it has an appeal that’s hard to ignore. The swoony romance of the series (this extends beyond the relationships) and battle of good vs. evil keeps things rolling in the right direction and is, at its best, one of the most entertaining YA series I’ve read. It was with ease that I flew through this final story and when the final page came to be turned, I was pleased when “the end” came. Forever Doon demands fans wildly flip the pages to reach its final walk across that magical bridge.
Synopsis: With the witch of Doon on the throne, Jamie believed dead,
and Duncan and Mackenna trapped in Alloway, Veronica has no choice but to put
her grief aside and prepare her remaining followers for the impending battle
against the false queen and her forces. But while on a covert mission to steal
a powerful elixir from the castle, Veronica discovers her true love may
actually be alive, and fighting a battle of his own.
With the Brig o’ Doon destroyed and the portal fragmented, Doon’s forces are not only divided, but also isolated in different dimensions. With the help of a storyteller as ancient as the witch herself, Kenna and Duncan learn they must rebuild the bridge to have any chance of crossing back into Doon with their ragtag army. But when Mackenna insists on fighting as well, Duncan soon realizes the only way he can ensure her safety is to turn her into a cold-hearted killer.
For Vee, Jamie, Kenna, and Duncan, saving their kingdom while keeping their lives intact will take a miracle.
Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing purposes.
Review text is © Copyright 2011-2016 Rissi JC and first appeared on Finding Wonderland (Dreaming Under the Same Moon), RissiWrites.com
With the Brig o’ Doon destroyed and the portal fragmented, Doon’s forces are not only divided, but also isolated in different dimensions. With the help of a storyteller as ancient as the witch herself, Kenna and Duncan learn they must rebuild the bridge to have any chance of crossing back into Doon with their ragtag army. But when Mackenna insists on fighting as well, Duncan soon realizes the only way he can ensure her safety is to turn her into a cold-hearted killer.
For Vee, Jamie, Kenna, and Duncan, saving their kingdom while keeping their lives intact will take a miracle.
Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing purposes.
Review text is © Copyright 2011-2016 Rissi JC and first appeared on Finding Wonderland (Dreaming Under the Same Moon), RissiWrites.com
Oh!!! *insert heart eyes here* I can't believe the day has finally come! Since I'm just starting this one and need to review soon, I'll come back to read your review ASAP but I really just wanted to share my excitement!! Also, your book review graphic is sooo pretty. You really have a talent for graphic design!
ReplyDeleteRight!? It's sort of scary when we realize a book series we started from the beginning is now at its close - especially those series that release once a year. Makes us realize that - *yikes* - four years have come and gone, and it all passed WAY too quickly.
DeleteHope you enjoy this one, Bekah - and I'm SO looking forward to reading your review, friend. (And thanks. I probably spend too much time on this graphic creation pursuit, but it's fun.)
This sounds like a WONDERFUL BOOK!! I LOVE reading books with a "Scottish theme" to them, to My daughter; She is Autistic, and She Loves to read, but understands the books better, if I read them to her!! I See a *New set* of books for Christmas in "her future"!! ;-) lol
ReplyDeleteIt is fun! Such a unique story of friendship and time travel. Hope you enjoy this series if you decide to get them - and I think you're daughter would really enjoy them; how fun you read to her. My family used to read books aloud together during the winter months and I still have fond memories of those winter nights. :)
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