The final book in the Only Human series…A life-and-death situation changes everything, and Kirsten has to make fast decisions about how badly she wants to live, and in what form. She’s steadfastly maintained she’s Only Human, but what if she suddenly isn’t? Unhuman Acts is two books in one, listed as Part One and Part Two. Note: This is book seven in an urban fantasy series that must be read in … series that must be read in order. The series starts with ONLY HUMAN.
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During a life-and-death situation, Kirsten has to make fast decisions about how badly she wants to live.
The final book in the ‘Only Human’ urban fantasy series is one humdinger of a story! As usual all the characters are strong, bold and take readers’ breath away with their intensity, especially Kirsten who has maintained that she’s only human since the beginning. The series has brought readers along on Kirsten’s journey as she struggles to juggle her human life with her supernatural life which keeps throwing her life in tailspins and endangering all her friends and family.
In this final book, the story is split into two parts with the first half being an exhilarating fast paced story with non-stop excitement as the battles between light and dark comes to end but in a stunning OMG twist, Kirsten in thrust into a life altering decision that changes everything for her and her future. And the battle itself is one that readers sure don’t want to miss but be prepared to be bounding in your seat along with the high octane energy that flows from the pages and be prepared to shed a few tears as well. The second part of the book has everyone dealing with the aftermath of the battle and Kirsten adapting to the changes in her life due to the decision she had make. This includes some unexpected but delightful changes in her love life and her home life. Once begun, there is no way to put this epic, riveting and satisfying read down so be prepared to lock everyone out for this sensational read.
I am a bit saddened that with Unhuman Acts signals the end of the Only Human series. The creativity and genius of this series is a direct result of Candace Blevins’ incredibly inventive imagination. Kirsten O’Shea is certainly one of a kind. Her wisdom, compassion and capacity for love are only exceeded by her strength, fearlessness and supernatural gifts.
In the first half of this book the long awaited war finally arrives and it’s monumental. I dare you to read without gasping or holding your breath at times, not sit on the edge of your seat as the battles unfold, or keep turning pages to see what happens next. As the dust finally settles there is sorrow, grief, tears and a new order to the Chattanooga supernatural hierarchy. In the second half of the book Kirsten begins adjusting to her new role, learns to better navigate politics, how to handle as her ever increasing power and energy and settles into a loving relationship that is her HEA.
I have followed this story from book one. This last book made me happy and dad at the same time.
The book is written in two parts, and kudos to Ms Blevins on doing it thus way.
The first part was a rollercoaster ride, all the ups and downs, heart in your throat read. I have never connected with a character so much as I had with Kristen. Ms Blevins artistry with words brings the characters so much to life, they feel real. From book one to this conclusion, Kristen has been on a journey of epic proportions, and you are there with her as she makes her journey.
You feel her sadness, her joy, your gut churns at some of the developments. You laugh with her and you cry with her. You feel all she goes through.
The second part is a slow wind up of all your questions, satisfying you completely with smiles closing out the story if Kristen., Bringing you slowly down from the adrenaline rush from part one.
This is an epic series that I have read more than once and will continue to read over and over again.
Thank you Candace Blevins and I look forward to more of your work.
I fell into Kirsten’s world in the first book of the series which is Only Human.
Since then I have read and reread all of the books in the series as I waited for this one and it didn’t disappoint.
Divided into two parts with the first being the big battle between good and evil and second tying up the looses ends.
Part One gave us a battle of jaw dropping twists and turns that you never see coming. As well as unexpected and relatable pain and sadness for those lost as the battle continued.
Then in Part Two I was swept away by the blending of scenes of steamy eroticism and sweet tenderness. All of the beings in Kirsten’s world find their perfect place in it.
Ms Blevins has given us complex characters in complex situations throughout the seven books and I am sure I am not the only one who has happily immersed themselves in all of them.
Thank you Candace for them.
Epic, thrilling, exciting, heartbreaking, satisfying, all very valid words to describe this book, but one word defines the conclusion of this journey that we have taken with Kirsten, “Masterpiece”. The previous six books led us to this story and these moments. The authour was the artist, who prepared her sets, situated the canvas in the studio, practiced her moves, and threaded the needles, and unleashed this work of art for us to watch, admire, and immerse ourselves into. I cheered, and worried, and sobbed uncontrollably. I smiled, and cringed, and felt calm settle over my soul. The end of series always comes with some sadness it is ending, but I honestly was so satisfied with the way things ended, I was silly smiling as the story ended
Thank you Candace for this experience, because it was more than a story, and these were more than characters, you made it real and it touched our hearts and our souls <3
Oh my, oh my, oh my! Well, if you are going to end a series, I guess you end it with a bang. I mean, a Super Nova bang! Candace always throws in twists and turns that you don’t expect, but the other books are Nothing compared with this book in that department! There are some fight/battle scenes that raised my pulse a bit beyond my comfort level, but when I calm down I fully intend to read the book again! They were wonderful and, as you might expect with Candace, had some rather unexpected endings!
This book is really hard to review without spoilers, because it is the unexpected twists and turns that advance the story, but I have to say that some new animals, or rather supernatural animals, show up in this book that are really cool, and we find out the identity of a shifter that I have been waiting for forever to get explained. There is also a really nice HEA which I hadn’t thought possible and a bad guy who (at least temporarily) acts like a good guy. Sorry, not going to tell you more in that department!
The really important part is that Candace writes so well. I never have to wince, as I do with some other writers, who include something that just doesn’t work with what happened previously, or afterwards. Even in a fantasy, I demand logic! She never creates characters that you are indifferent to, because she immerses you in her characters. Strong people become stronger, beloved people become even more lovable, and the ending is wonderful. If you have read the rest of the series, go for it immediately, and if you haven’t, head for Candace’s Only Human (the first in the series) and you can look forward to a great series and you have seven fabulous books to enjoy!
Speechless. Unhuman Acts has left me speechless. I have been trying for a day to figure out what I could possibly say to do this book justice. And I just can’t find the words. The level of detail with the history and characters in this book is stunning. The epic battle that has been coming in the Only Human series is here, and it is a doozy! Unhuman Acts grabbed me right from the start and wouldn’t let go. I absolutely loved it.
Where do I start?
With the pace this story develops? The characters that have become so familiar over the series and are changing radically? The loss of old friends, the deaths of so many, the minefield of politics of the different factions, friend and foe.
But the most fascinating development at the core of the story is Kirsten. There have been hints along the way who or what she might be, but never had I thought,… Arghh!
There are battle scenes that make your head spin, devastating loss, but most of all there is love in all its forms, all its constellations.
And there is a HEA, just not the one you might have expected.
Thank you for an epic story Ms Blevins, and I hate you for finishing it!
When is the next one coming?????
Wow! Can that be my review, because, yea, wow. I was both eagerly awaiting this book and dreading it. Eager because I NEEDED to know how things end and dread because it IS the end (mostly). So, where to begin. With a bang, of course. Almost immediately, the story drops us into the action as Ms. Blevins cleverly blends some intense action with a bit of catch up and summary as to what’s going on and has been going on since the end of Infinitely Human (Only Human Book 6). We find out the answers to some much needed questions, there’s some spectacular twists that I should have expected, but didn’t (yay!), and the fight scenes are downright creative (if you were disappointed with the GoT final fight, this will more than make up for it). Then again, I’d expect nothing less.
Rest well, hydrate, then dive in. This book sucked me in and kept me enthralled till the very last page. I’m exhausted. This book tore me up emotionally and physically and still left me with a smile. The author wraps up most of the questions from the previous books and we get to see old friends and enemies. I’m not as sad as I usually am at the end of a series because of the amount of crossover in this authors works. The author has knocked this one out of the park I don’t think anyone who has read this series will be disappointed.