“What a fantastic new fantasy series! I love a strong female lead and we were delivered that in spades with Larkspur . . . This story is fast paced and exciting right from the start. I can’t wait to see what comes next!”-Boundless Book ReviewsFrom HiJinks Ink Publishing and Shannon Mayer comes the final installment of The USA Today Bestselling ELEMENTAL SERIES. With over 1.4 million books sold, … million books sold, Shannon Mayer proves, once again, she can dominate her genre right out of the gate.
“My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.”
My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father’s side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn’t going to happen.
Taken away by the last Spirit Walker, I am mean to train with him so that I can finally stop the false mother goddess and her plans to rule both humans and elementals. I am meant to train so that I can meet her on even ground, but training takes time.
Time is not something we have. The world is coming apart at the seams as the humans rain down destruction upon their own kind and the supernatural world. The false mother goddess is hunting down the most powerful elementals to take the last of their power, and through it all, the secrets of who I truly am begin to spill upward.
I must find the strength to stop the mother goddess, and to save our world, but which aspect of my heart will hold me up and what will it cost me in the end?
Blood of the earth. . . .
Child of Spirit. . . .
Bastard Princess . . .
Ender . . .
Protector . . .
Destroyer.
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I may be late to the party in reading this so long after it was published, but this is one EPIC conclusion no matter when you come across this series. It’s dark yet inspiring, tragic yet nurturing, shows betrayal yet trust, and EVERYTHING you expect from Mayer when concluding one of her best series’. Despite “only” being seven books, it somehow feels like Lark’s journey has been so much longer which definitely indicates a truly gifted author. The final ending may not be what everyone would enjoy, but I really appreciate how she let the story take a life of its own and decide its own direction.
The loose ties that remain will now continue in other branches of stories featuring other characters in this world which makes it more exciting than if she were to drag it out further. Prepare yourself to find yourself at the end of Lark’s story but begin down another character’s path in the world Mayer has created. Lark’s story truly concludes; though there are definite opportunities for bits and pieces in the future. Although this is not my favorite series Mayer has written, her writing is wonderful and it should be celebrated as one of the best epic storytellers.
Truths, Betrayals, Heart Breaks & Destruction!?
A HEA For Lark But Not How We’d Expect!
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Destroyer: The Elemental Series #7
Well this was a tangled web the Author weaved!
Lark is taken by Talan to train. Having seen Viv behind Bella & knowing Lark would go to their aid, even though she isn’t ready to face & destroy her yet, Talan decides to use spirit to knock her out! She manages to break through his hold & feels a pull, it leads her to Pamela who has split the Veil & is letting things free! She thinks she’ll need to step in & possibly kill her, she doesn’t want her friend Rylee to have the burden. The real Mother Goddess speaks to her though & informs Lark it’s being done with her blessing & to rescue her instead. She learns a shocking truth about Pamela!
Again forcing spirit onto her, Talan tells her where to meet him. Once her & her animal friends arrive, he immediately puts them all to sleep. He cuts her off from her powers & then proceeds to ‘teach’ her. Raven arrives & some stark truths are revealed. Peta & Lark are very distrustful of Talan now, more so than they are of Even Raven. The siblings are both shown more creation truths about Viv & more, but eventually he pushes too far & they all escape. The Elemental Families are in upheaval & chaos as is much of the world!
A race is now on between Viv & Lark to find powers Viv hid thousands of years before. They’ll each need them to accomplish what they seek! Lark searches on behalf of Mother Goddess & Viv searches because she wants to rule the world!! Lives will be lost, hearts & spirits broken, will all be lost or can it be salvaged??
There is so much pain & heart ache in this book, well the entire series really. But there’s also companionship, family, love & hope! Its a twisty turny plot with backstabbing & betrayal everywhere but then …..! Wonderfully written of course. I highly recommend this series but would suggest reading Rylee’s series first! Go forth & lose yourself in this wonderful world!
Debbie, 1970, UK
This was EPIC! A totally outstanding ending to Larkspur’s story. I needed time to come up with my review. My heart was shattered with this unexpected final conclusion but at what cost! Was hooked from the first page to the very end. I confess I cried a lot over this book but I fiercely loved it! Sad to say goodbye to Lark.
Every ending is a new beginning, yes? Hope so!
Ebook & Audiobook review: Destroyer is a very interesting ride with many emotional ups and downs! Many twists and turns. The story grabs you from the start with exciting and emotionally relatable characters. Many of the prior characters make an appearance in the last book of the series. Great story with many adventures and action. The narrator did a good job!
Last book in the Elemental series, this shows the best of our characters. Too bad it had to end, but there’s always more from Shannon Mayer.