They wanted a chance; they were given a choice:Follow the scripted path at Gaia Sur, or face the unknown to find their families. In AQUA and TERRA, Jazz and her friends took the risk, then battled the seven biomes of the “Rush.” Now, from high above the earth in Admin City, it’s clear their fight has only just begun.Told from two perspectives, the third book in The Elements series sends part of … in The Elements series sends part of the crew to a topside world that isn’t the way they left it and the rest into the virtuo-cine network, where truth is blurred, and time is running out.
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Overall, I enjoyed this book – the world keeps on getting more and more interesting and the tech is still fascinating and accessible for understanding and it feels futuristically believable.
Without giving away any major happenings, I had two main pieces that weren’t a great fit for me. The first was the amount of cines – for some reason they didn’t resonate with me until the final one. I think having three cines lead up to the big one over many chapters felt too drawn out. And I’m not sure why because the mind games from the 7 biomes was interesting. I know the western-based cine wasn’t a great one for my introduction (no spoilers), but I don’t like when authors bring us to another time and use language from that time that’s really derogatory…I know that it “fit” the come and is exactly what is said in some old westerns, but I’d rather an author pick something different.
Now, this wasn’t the case the whole way through, but I was waiting and waiting to see some tender moments earlier in this book and we didn’t get much until towards the end, and those were pretty minimal. Both Liddick and Jazz are in ridiculously intense situations and they’re barely sleeping, but TK did such a great job having Jazz in particular find little moments of love and calm. Since everything was so much more emotionally demanding and damaging in this book than the first two, it would have helped me really stay with both Jazz and Liddick – poor guy.
With all of that said, I’m still really enjoying the world in this and, as with the other two books, I like how the characters are all growing and changing in ways that make sense for their personalities. We’re seeing more focused strength and clearer communication for those struggling with that.
Also, Vox and her mild obsession with riding a dragon was perfect.
Definitely excited to dive into book 4!!
I received a copy of this title from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Book three in the series. MUST read books one and two in order to understand what’s going on. Tracy Korn continues with her brilliance in this book.
Firstly, they group has been separated. So tragic. Jack Ripley, Azeris, Zoe, Dell, Cal, Dez, and Tieg are still in Phase Two. Jazz, Jax, Vox, Arco, Fraya, Myra, Lyden, Liam, Arwyn, Ellis, Avis are all on Phase Three or Admin City. Jazz continues to grow as a person and finds herself throughout the book. Myra also finds herself and doesn’t depend on a big strong man like she used too. The rest of the group grow as well but not as big of a growth as those two. They continue to face set back after setback. Liddick starts to lose it. We also meet some new character. A few who don’t seem to be completely human. Will the two groups find their way back to each other. Who are Tieg and Dez really? Can they trust these new people?
This book deals more with the whole virtuo-cine and what it’s about. Which is really fascinating. But the virtuo-con brings with it a lot more problems that they aren’t sure of since most of the group doesn’t have much experience with them. As well as coming face to face with the leader of the rebellion. Who may you ask is the leader? Read to find out! I was so shocked. There are so many twists and turns in this book that I was literally left shocked! The ending of this book literally left me questioning everything I thought I knew. It completely blindsided me!
Again, I would love to give this book way more than 5 stars because it’s just that good! I promise you won’t regret reading this series. The whole time I am reading I can literally picture myself inside right next to them. It’s so good I can see it being a television show.
Where Terra was slower paced this book really kicks it up a notch. I couldn’t put it down. I felt so sorry for Liddick, but he’s resourceful so I’m hoping he gets revenge on the ones who betrayed him. I must say I really disliked Dez in this one, she got on my last nerve. The world that is created in this book, like the others is just mind boggling. We’re introduced to a few more characters in this one but not as many as in Terra so it’s a little easier to keep up. I’m hoping we meet back up with some old characters in book 4. Can’t wait!
Some series really cut to the core.
This story has had me on edge from book one. Not being an inside the box thinker myself. From start to finish each story hits home.