| Title | : | The Void (Witching Savannah, #3) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 322 |
| Publication | : | First published November 18, 2014 |
An otherworldly energy runs through the city of Savannah, betraying its sleepy, moss-cradled charm. The old, beguiling streets look welcoming to most…but certain families know what lurks under their genteel surfaces. Families like Mercy Taylor’s, which has the most powerful lineage of witches in the South, know this all too well.
Mercy and her husband, Peter, are happily preparing to welcome baby Colin into their lives. But their excitement quickly becomes overshadowed by a gruesome discovery: someone has scattered severed limbs throughout the city. After a troubling visit from an old foe, Mercy learns dark magic is at play, and someone—or something—wants her and her unborn child out of the picture. To uncover the shocking reason why, the amateur witch must face a force beyond her power…or risk losing everything.
The third book in J.D. Horn’s Witching Savannah series, The Void is a gripping adventure about the enchantment—and evil—that can lie just beyond sight.
The Void (Witching Savannah, #3) Reviews
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Frigging book! It's so hard to rate this one. I kept thinking I'm giving it a one star...no I'm giving it a five star. I am going with a 3.5 star rounded up.
The book picks up where the last one left off. You do need to read the first two books in this series to totally enjoy this one. The author touches base on things that happened previously but my opinion goes toward reading the others. Mercy is still pregnant and now there is someone spreading body parts all over Savannah.
Mercy really still hasn't had a chance to see her powers come to full power yet. The anchors of the line still want her either gone or completely in the dark. Maisy is back but at first is still in la-la land. Once Maisy does start coming back to herself though she is a major kick-ass witch.
At around 50% into the book the book takes a completely different turn. At first I was ok..we can do a little adventurous. I like adventure.
Then at around 80%. RAGE and ugly crying.
AND THAT FUCKING ENDING. I hated it. Completely and totally hated it.
Thus my dilemma with the star rating.
The entire series is a fun read. No, it's not great literature, but sometimes you just want entertained. These books do that. They involve some of my favorite storylines. Savannah GA, shown to it's spooky brilliance, witches, witches and more witches, with some other creatures thrown in for good measure.
Hells yeah.
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Possible Minor Spoilers for The Line and The Source
When I got The Line from Amazon as Kindle First read I sat down to just peruse the first chapter and I didn’t really stand back up again until I was done. I fell in love with the slow southern feel of Savanah and Mercy’s story of being a non-witch in a family full of witches. That is until she finds out she is one of the most powerful witches in the family.
The Void picks up a few months after the The Source left off. This is not a standalone novel and can’t be read as one, make sure you have read the first two books or you will have no idea what is going on.
Mercy’s life seems to always be in some form of upheaval since she found out she is a witch. She is pregnant with Peter’s baby, they just got married a few months before, the other witching families are trying to remove her, Mercy’s twin sister Maisie has been saved from the stasis she was put in and is trying to recover from her homicidal streak and now someone is leaving perfectly magically preserved body parts throughout Savanah.”No, seriously, I’m trying to keep my homicides down to two a week, and I have the feeling I might need to save my second for a day of two.”
I was wrapped in the story at the beginning and was really flying through it. Who is leaving body parts around the city? What will the other magic families try next to oust Mercy? Will Maisie get her crap together, or will she be damaged forever? How can they ground Peter to this plane so that he won’t leave it if he finds out his heritage? There are so many questions and I needed answers for.
I totally loved the book until about 50% and then it took a turn I really wasn’t expecting. It hit me out of left field and my feelings jumped all over the place. I’m not saying that is a bad thing at all I sometimes like when stories do that and shift me away from my comfort zone. I was hit so hard I struggled to not jump ahead and look at the ending to make sure things turned out okay. It was really hard but I’m happy to say that I made it.
The story was still making a lot of sense and I was so wrapped up I couldn’t stop reading for anything. I needed to know what could possibly happen next, and J.D. Horn had me in the palm of his hand wrapped up in the story, even though I didn’t particularly like the new direction, I was there thinking of ways Mercy could possibly fix everything that had happened. I was touched by the way her family wrapped around her to protect her, I even teared up at some of the sacrifices made for her. And Then…..well and then it all collapsed and the rabit hole got a little too convoluted for me.
I found the moments before the real wrap up to the story a little confusing. I read through the logic of it a few times and while Horn explained The Void and what happened in it I was a little confused by it and I really hated the end. I disliked it so much I waited a week to write the review so I didn’t give it a disproportionate rating based solely on an emotional reaction. My kneejerk reaction would have been to give it 2 stars but I feel like this is really a 3 star book.
After a week I still don’t like how the last 15-20% played out. Parts of it are still confusing to me and I really didn’t think that parts of what happened would have/could have played out that way.
The above statement said I still enjoyed the overall series. I liked the Taylor family and their history and devotion to one another. The setting in Savanah was like another character in the book and I appreciated the way magic worked in this world and the incorporation of other lore. I missed Jilo in this particular installment as she was a favorite character of mine in the prior books and even though I wish the end went a little differently maybe in time I will grow to accept it if not like it.
J.D. Horn is definitely a good storyteller and I will gladly check out his works in the future. If you are a fan of the South or stories of Families of Witches than this series should be everything you are looking for.
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4 ★ Audiobook⎮ After a few nights of deliberation, I have decided I am finally ready to write this review. Basically, I'm just going to pretend that the ending never happened. I reject it. I'm going to pretend like the book ended at around 75%, the same way I pretend that Grey's Anatomy ended after season five. Because I cannot for the life of me understand why the author would bastardize his absolutely incredible series with an "It was all a dream"-type ending. I just can't. In my review for the previous installment, I credited J.D. Horn with being very in tune with his fans and anticipating their needs. In this review, I am crediting J.D. Horn with making me an eater of words. I simply cannot believe that he began this series intending to end it this way, because the final 25% felt like it was written by someone else. More than that, it felt like it didn't even belong with this series. I don't even know how to describe it other than to say that it just felt wrong. As someone who has become a diehard fan of the series, I feel completely robbed and even a little disrespected. I was so into this series and now I'm worried that the ending has tainted it for me. I've calmed down now, but the night I finished this I was absolutely fuming. Which is why I've decided to live in denial. The ending never happened, Mercy and Emmet raised baby Colin, and all those characters that no one even cared about stayed dead. That's what should have happened. That is how to keep fans. Because honestly, having someone undo everything in the last few pages that you've spent more then 2.5 books becoming invested in is incredibly disconcerting and not something that makes me want to read this author again. Sure, I love his writing. His character and world building skills are amazing. But I don't trust him as an author. Not anymore. Why would I want to read another one of his series just to be this disappointed again in the end? I don't even think I'm being irrational here because I know that you don't have to agree with an ending in order to understand it. With Gone with the Wind or Me Before You, I understood why the author chose to end things the way they did. In those cases, it made sense to me after a while, even if it wasn't exactly what the majority of fans wanted. But again, I cannot fathom why Mr. Horn would flip his readers on their heads in the closing pages. That just doesn't seem like the way to treat readers who have been so loyal to the series. Another thing that makes me so certain of my opinion is that it is shared by almost every other reviewer I've found. That is not a good sign (for the series).
My distaste for the ending aside, the primary reason I'm giving this four stars is because it was confusing as hell. There were a lot more information dumps and Horn did not do the best job of making this installment as "reader-friendly" as the previous two had been. Maybe the writing of this installment was rushed or... I don't know. It just felt more foreign, especially the last half, like it was written by another author or as part of another series. The way Scarlett feels in comparison to Gone with the Wind. As a whole, I still really enjoyed the majority of this series. I had all but included it as one of my favorite series ever, until this reading last installment. I think it is such a shame that the ending of this installment was able to tarnish my opinion of the entire series, because I loved it so much. My initial anger gave way to sorrow and then to indifference. The series doesn't hold a special place in my heart like it should have. There is another installment (or mini-installment?) coming next month surrounding my favorite character from the series, Mother Jilo. Despite my severe disappointment with this installment, I will more likely than not still be picking that up as soon as it comes out. But I'll also be crossing my fingers, toes, and eyeballs that the next book more closely resembles the first two than the third. Until then, I'll just be over here trying to wipe my memory of the last installment. Wish me luck.
Narration review: Shannon McManus is quite possibly the best thing to come out of this series for me. I enjoyed her narration more than I can say. This is the first series in which I have heard her narrating abilities, but she made a very strong impression. She certainly is one of the best narrators, if not the best narrator I have ever heard. ♣︎ -
J.D. Horns third installment of the Witching Savannah series gets released tomorrow November 18, 2014. If you have been waiting you will not be disappointed. If you haven't been waiting you can pick up all three books and read them without interruption. I was pleasantly surprised at how well Horn handled this book. 'The Source' is the second in this series, and was not nearly as strong as his debut novel 'The Line.' I admit I was a bit concerned about this book, but my worry was unfounded. The books focus on Mercy Taylor. She descends from a very powerful family of witches. The family is one of the 13 families that founded and control The Line. For most of her life she was the twin who had no power and wasthe disappointment. Poor Mercy is certainly put through the ringer. All joy and those she loves get stripped from her. We witness loss after loss, but Horn has a purpose for this other than to drive us and her to distraction. There are plenty of twists and turns. Several I didn't guess. This is a story of a woman and a family trying to hold themselves together.
'The Void' starts with Mercy pregnant, married, and an anchor. The rest of the anchors view her and all Taylor's as a liability that need to be mitigated and controlled. They are purposefully stifling Mercy's powers. She should have been taught from birth about the line. That didn't happen and as a result she is left ignorant of what she needs to know. In some ways this is a blessing. The anchors don't know everything and their actions to protect the line are misguided. Mercy has a connection to it that is not hampered by years of misinterpretation and misunderstanding. She is their best hope. You have to believe the anchors are smart enough not to believe an old and foolish prophecy Mercy will be the line's downfall.
When I was a child I spent some time in Savannah, Georgia which is where this clever story is set. Horn makes you feel as though you are there in its muggy beauty. Savannah is full of history. Horn ties it into his Witching Savannah series from Mercy's liars tour to the purposeful locations of murders. The magic is also tied to Savannah's history with magical practitioners of Hoodoo which has roots in the American South. It's not a detailed history but Horn explores it enough that you have a basic understanding of the practice. It is enough for the purposes of this series.
This is my favorite of Witching Savannah. Horn did a fabulous job wrapping the story up. There is even potential for Horn to continue it if he wants too. I encourage anyone who has interest in the American South, interest in magic systems both historical and unique concepts, and family dynamics to read this book. The series is a coming of age tale but this third novel is all about being an adult and the hard choices one has to make for the greater good. At one point I felt Horn was taking notes from Robin Hobb. This is an odd connection as their stories have next to nothing in common other than both authors know how to inflict and extraordinary amount of pain on their characters for larger purposes. That being said it is a truly enjoyable novel and series.
I received 'The Void' from Netgalley and Amazon Publishing in return for an honest review. -
I don't even know where to start with this review. I have a love/hate relationship with J.D. Horn right now. I have loved this entire series and have grown so attached to the characters. I love the world of magic that he created. (With so much magic swirling around YA right now it is always refreshing to read something with a different take.) I seriously loved the first two books in the series.
What I did not love, was this book. The first half or so was right on par with the first two books in the series and then I don't even know what happened. It was as if Horn decided to shove every idea he had about the mythology surrounding the line, possible plot lines, and every single possible death he could think of into the last half of this book. It ended up being a jumbled, confusing mess and I am so disappointed!
I am giving this three stars because of how much I loved the series and the first half of this book but if this was a stand alone novel I would most likely have given it one star. I hated the ending. I hated it so much. I honestly wish I would have just stopped after the first two books. They were on such a different level than this one was. So much disappointment.
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I have not read such a good paranormal series for a long time! Three books is just right, and they do not carry extraneous bits found in most stories (even good ones) that tend to stretch a series unnecessarily. Every chapter, every page, every line is integral to the storyline, and because of that, Witching Savannah leaves the reader nicely satisfied, achieving a rare balance where the reader does not wish for more or gets over-satiated.
The author told a story that is rich in plot, and although I could see bits here and there that are not original, they are so tastefully and expertly weaved together that you can just sit back, accept, and savor page after page without the dangers of glaring loopholes and disjointed storytelling. The characters are real and multi-layered, and the romance is necessary and thankfully not overdone. In fact, I did not predict anything that was thrown my way, and that made reading even more enjoyable.
Wish Mr Horn will write more of such good stuff. Highly recommended to readers 16 years and above. -
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I hate to say this, guys; I really do, but The Void kind of let me down. I loved The Line and The Source so much and couldn't wait to find out the conclusion to Mercy's story, but The Void took us down a rabbit hole and I just didn't buy it.
The first half of this book is great. There was a mysterious killer leaving body parts all around the city; Maisie was waking up and showing her true colors; the witch families were still mucking about in Mercy's life and there, was plenty of baby-daddy drama with Peter and his true heritage. Even without the wonderful Jilo, the plot was churning along and I was very excited. "Could this be a 5-star final installment?" I thought... Then I hit the 50% mark.
Well, okay, that was unexpected but I can roll with it. This is a pretty dark series and unexpected deaths are to be, well, expected. But wait! Bam, here's something else you didn't see coming. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, but the deaths led to another character leaving and then Mercy finding out something bad about her baby, which led to another character's sacrifice. Things just seemed so bleak and Mercy was just so beaten down that I didn't know how she could have a happy ending. I was still hanging in there though; I had to see Mercy to the end.
The plot was still rolling along and everything was making sense, even if it was very sad, but it lost me around the 85% mark. What in the all and literal hell was that? Things sped up and played out on different planes and with characters we thought were dead and then Mercy wasn't Mercy but wait, now she is again... Timelines split and kind of made sense but then they were thrown back together again and forced to merge. Things that happened in one timeline happened differently in the other, but Ginny was still murdered (the precipitating event of everything that happened in The Line) in the new timeline even though the motive was no longer there. It just felt like everything I loved about Witching Savannah was retconned into something I no longer recognized. There was just too much going on and I think J.D. Horn felt like he had to wrap every loose end up. Unfortunately, everything became very convoluted and the ending was not the one I feel like Mercy deserved.
Ultimately, I did love this series and was enjoying The Void up until the ending. I'm still feeling very conflicted about it, even weeks after reading it, but I don't regret the time I invested in reading the books.
Thank you to 47North and Netgalley for providing an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. -
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Publisher: 47 North
Publishing Date: November 2014
ISBN: 9781477825747
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 1.2/5
Publisher Description: Mercy and her husband, Peter, are happily preparing to welcome baby Colin into their lives. But their excitement quickly becomes overshadowed by a gruesome discovery: someone has scattered severed limbs throughout the city. After a troubling visit from an old foe, Mercy learns dark magic is at play, and someone—or something—wants her and her unborn child out of the picture. To uncover the shocking reason why, the amateur witch must face a force beyond her power…or risk losing everything.
Review: This received fairly good reviews. Is this a cult of personality where author’s earlier works touched a chord within the misspent youth of lonely housewives and resulted in this maudlin hero worship? Were pillows bunched under hips in hopes that reclining comfortably would lessen the bitter disappointment? Perhaps I am being unfair, as the reviewers in review-landia commented on bludgeoning yourself with the two novels that came before in order to understand the intricacies of witches, witching, witchy-poos and flying monkeys. How you are able to drag your bleeding eyes across pages and pages of nonsensical blather, uninteresting characters and a bloated story-line is beyond the hitch in my gait. Reading this was like having your nails peeled off one by one. -
This series has never disappointed. I’m feeling a bit bruised after all the turns this one took. The ending was rather shocking! I loved it though. I love the drama, the magic, and the witches in these stories. It may not be your cup of tea but it surely is mine. 😁
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The Void, by J. D. Horn
Ok, I'm clicking on 5 stars. There was a patch in the middle of the book I was getting a little tired of it so I should probably admit it is only 4 and some fraction. But, boy, what a book! What a trilogy! I would certainly recommend it and buy the whispersync as well! Loved that Shannon McManus was the reader with this series. Thank you Mr. Horn. It was a pleasure.
It is a fantasy series without the dragons etc., although you may run into a farie like you've never heard of before. No R rating for romance. There's romance, it just doesn't get graphic at all, that I recall. There is violence, some graphic, but not portrayed such that it is terribly shocking. Just enough for the literary emotional effect.
In this series we've followed Mercy from the beginning in “The Line” where she was something of a sprouting wall flower of a witch, to The Source where elements of “The Line” were certainly the antagonists against our flawed heroine, Mercy, to The Void, where all the old pains-in-the-asses pull out all the stops to deal with “those” Tayors in Savannah... and the line.
What a cast of characters Mr. Horn weaves! I love mindless action plots where cut-out stereotypes bang up the stereotype bad guys, and good wins over evil, but I also love character driven stories like these J. D. Horn novels where characters twist and turn the plots and you worry about a plot twist because you don't trust this or that creepy character, and the charming ones can be full of surprise as well.
I usually take notes as I set down what I've reading for a time. I wrote two short notes, 3 weeks apart on this one. That's unusual. I usually have two pages or more. Here's my two “insights” One, “We're up and running now, too tired to say much, page 62”, and two, “Ch30, nearly lost me a bit back there. Really amping up now though. The Chapter 30 is a where I stopped for that session. When I picked it up again at Chapter 30, I didn't set it down until I was finished at 4ish in the morning.
This series is not what I would expect from a 'witch' story. If you don't care for that kind of story, no worries, this isn't that. You can never predict how “magic” will work in a story but this one has an interesting twist that you likely won't see in a 'fantasy' novel. I will offer one spoiler that isn't really a spoiler but may help you decide to read the series.
There are folks you will sincerely dislike, maybe even hate, that you will eventually care very deeply about. Mr. Horn is an expert at telling enough here, so you feel one way, but when revealing this much more about one of his souls that you have quite a change of heart about them. If you like stories that will do that for you. Pick up this series. Thankfully Amazon has whispersync on all 3 so you can pick up the audio read by the great Shannon McManus for reasonable as well.
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Re-Read: Sep 3, 6, 7, 10, 16, 17, 2020. I might amend it isn't a 5 star novel, or series, but then consider I've read it a second time only because I wanted to be submersed in this series again. So, I'm not going to change my initial 5 star rating. Would be like going back for chocolate ice cream then suggesting I'm not terribly fond of chocolate ice cream, despite my lying behavior. -
I think one of the most disappointing things for me as a reader is when the author completely loses me at the end. And also, when I get to the last page and my last thought is........"what?" Both of these things happened. The ending was so unbelievable so.... I can't even think of words for it. It was confusing, frustrating and mostly, unrealistic ( well, as unrealistic as you can get in a paranormal read)
That is what world building is for. You set parameters for the reader. We, as readers, understand the rules- who can do what, why things are happening, etc. And at the end,he just threw everything out and made up new rules. THEN.... he changes those rules and somehow we are expected to deal with a merge of these new, crazy happenings. And to top it off, there is no closure. What the heck happens? What happens with Emmett, Peter?
There are so many plot holes. If Colin can call his mom back- how is that not going to be explained to Peter? How will that not break the spell? That is just one of so so many.
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Book three and the conclusion to the Witching Savannah series has Mercy Taylor and her family continuing their battle against the foes arrayed against them. After Mercy diminished their powers in book two, The Source, the other anchors have turned against her. Adding to her problems a witch has been using blood magic in her home city of Savannah and it seems she is the target.
With the final battle approaching her friends are dropping like flies and it's possible the ultimate target is not just her, but her unborn child.
There really is a lot going on in The Void and this book should not be attempted if you haven't read the first two in the series. You just won't get it. Personally I think a little too much was going on and the book would have been better served with a simpler story that didn't tie up every loose end. It wasn't bad, but the first two books were outstanding and I was expecting a lot more from this, the final in the series.
Many thanks to 47North and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC -
This book jumped the shark. It just got too weird and ridiculous. The previous books were great, and I'll probably listen to the fourth which about a side character, but this book ruined Mercy for me.
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Wow! Um... you got me Mr. Horn! I didn't see ANY of this coming. I loved every second of it. I freaking love this series. So much so that I just sounded like a 12 year old. (I'm 38) First off I usually have a hard time with men writing female leads. Not always, but sometimes. I adored Mercy from the first book to the last sentence of the third. I appreciated that as she came into her magic she did what was right but it wasn't always easy for her. I'm not a fan of characters who are ALWAYS morally perfect. It's just not honest. The Void took me by surprise so many times that at 75% my head was reeling. In a good way though. Unlike Veronica Roth' s Divergent Series I wasn't left angry and scratching my head. I appreciate a good shock and I love it when all my questions are answered. I have to say that even though there are witches and magic it was the love of family that kept me reading. I enjoyed the first two installments so much that I actually emailed JD Horn to let him know.
This series was a fun ride and I'm so glad I took a chance on The Line. I'll miss this crazy family of witches. PLEASE NOTE... you will be lost if you don't don't start from the first book. The Void is not a stand alone. It's worth every penny though so turn around and start at the beginning.
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This is a phenomenal book and great end to a series. I was so engrossed in the story that I had difficulty putting the book down. Horn has weaved complex characters that you care about and used them to tell an amazing tale. I thought I knew what was going to happen, only to find I was wrong and be totally surprised by the ending. After having read it, I don't think the author could have created a better conclusion to the series. I highly recommend this book. Because it is the end of a trilogy, I would strongly recommend beginning with The Line. The author gives enough info to catch you up if you haven't read the other books, but you will enjoy it so much more if you have read them.
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After two very enjoyable books in this series, I was bound to run into one that just didn't work for me. And this was it.
While the writing style hasn't changed, and all (or almost all) of the characters that you look forward to reading about are here, this one just didn't have the snap of the previous two.
There are, of course, more evil deeds being done and trouble brewing for the Taylors of Savannah. But this time, it takes on a long dissertation style explanation of the otherworldly forces behind the mechanism. All this dialog and conversations about right and wrong really put a damper on the pace and action that had been building.
Don't get me wrong, there are shining moments to this one. But as a whole, it just doesn't shine as bright. -
Excellent
This complete series was one of the best if not THE best set of books I have had the privilege to read. The story line was delightfully complicated and the characters were like family.
I was not bored or disappointed. The ending was better than I could have hoped for in my wildest dream.
You HAVE to read this series!
The author is very talented and imaginative.
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Let me start by saying this book is everything I'm looking for when I reach for a book with the supernatural in it, great loveable an flawed charaters page turning plots an a unexpected ending that really makes you want to go back to book 1 and read the series all over again I know I will read this series again because it was just such a good read love the lairs tour it was a nice touch.
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The Line by J.D. Horn was an intriguing debut that I quite enjoyed. Then I felt that The Source was letting me down a tiny bit, but I was still motivated to read on. Now I've finally read the last part in the Witching Savannah trilogy and I liked it even less, unfortunately.
I know that I loved a lot about the first book, it set a wonderful atmosphere in the lovely town Savannah. I liked the mystery, the magic and the characters. And all that has gotten kind of boring. In the third book of the series, Mercy is at the end of her second trimester of pregnancy. Adam, her uncle Oliver's boyfriend, is investigating a gruesome crime. Body parts appear bit by bit in the city, yet even though it is a process taking weeks, they always seem to be fresh though they're from the same person. The Taylors promise Adam all the help they can provide.
But they have their own problems, too. Maisie is back and though supervised by a cousin of the family she has definitely changed. Mercy finds it hard to forgive her everything she has done. And there are also some shocking news about her family revealed. There is also the matter with Peter, her not entirely human husband.
As you can probably see, the plot is very confusing. It felt to me that the author was simply picking up all the threads he had thrown out before piece after piece to present us with the conclusion. But all those threads didn't interweave to an overall picture. They stayed seperate und thus boring, at least for me. It was very hard to keep reading and I had to skip through the last third of it. I admit that the ideas he had at the end were very unique and I liked the overall solution.
Sometimes it felt that the book might have needed a female touch, especially when it is about a pregnant witch who married the man who tried to make her fall in love with him via a magic drug (which resulted in her getting pregnant). You see what kind of issues could rise from that. But Mercy is surprisingly calm and superior concerning almost everything. I couldn't relate to her anymore.
I'm glad this was the last part of the trilogy because I wouldn't have continued reading anyway. I do hope that my fellow readers might think differently about this book because I always hate it to write something bad.
*Thsnks so much to Netgalley and 47North for providing me with a free review copy.* -
I recieved this netgalley to read for a honest review. I got introduced to J.D. Horn by another of my favorite authors. I could not be more happy to add a new author to my list of favorites. He has surpassed my expectations to get myself hooked. The Witching Savannah series is a definite must read and definitely add J.D. Horn to your list of authors to watch and read.
The Void is the conclusion to the fantastic series A Witching Savannah. The Void picks up after the events of The Source. A mysterious entity is racking havoc on The Line and the savannah witches the Taylors. In Savannah, the parts of a body show up in mysterious places that seem to have a magical connection keeping them fresh and not decayed. Mercy has a many obstacles to overcome and find out what is happening in the witches world. The Taylor's band together to find out the disturbances and battle a old witch and The Line. Mercy has to come to the conclusion who is telling the truth, is it a witch of great power or The Line, a group of anchors keeping truths from her. In the end, Mercy realizes her true powers and responsibility to her family and The Line.
I took on this novel with the intent to find out how J.D. Horn wanted his series to end. I insistly could not put this novel down but towards the end i started to read slower. i absolutely DID NOT want this book to end. Chapter One gets you hooked and with each chapter keeps giving you more mystery and action and intrigue. I fought with some of the decisions made to the character's in A Witching Savannah. I would find myself yelling Why?, What?, You are kidding me....seriously!
I am so happy i found out about J.D. Horn and his absolutely fabulous series A Witching Savannah. The Void is a you must not miss this conclusion. It all started with The Line then continued with The Source and concluded with The Void. I honestly do not want this series to end. In the end, the series did end and so happy with the whole story. The Void will no disappoint and keep readers intrigued to see what is next from J.D. Horn. -
This is the third book in the Witching Savannah series which follows The Line and The Source. This ending in the trilogy is exactly what you look for in a finale. It has everything you want. At least, it had everything I wanted. I was so upset at the death of Jilo that I feared I would never see her in book three. I am so glad I was wrong. Mercy Taylor was conflicted between her love and devotion to her husband Peter and their soon to be born son, Colin, that she squashed any feelings she had for the golem turned real man, Emmett.
The only negative thing I can say is that everything seemed a bit long and drawn out but I guess if you want to know all the crucial details, you have to make it that way. I enjoyed reading this finale and was so happy when I discovered that I would be able to review it. A happy "YIPPEE!!!" squealed forth from me.
If you are looking for an interesting read that is full of heart, family and determination, then this is definitely the book for you.
5 Stars (15 Stars for the entire series!)
I try to make my reviews as spoiler free as possible so each person can be surprised by what pops up.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) from Net Galley in return for an honest review. I thank Net Galley, the author, J.D. Horn and the publisher for allowing me to read this novel. -
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This series must be read in order. The first book is The Line. The second book is The Source. This is the third and last book.
Mercy is an anchor for the Line that keeps our real safe from the old Gods. Even though she would never ever destroy the Line that is what the other anchors think she will do. Just because her mom was an evil witch whose sole goal in procreating was to destroy the line doesn't mean she wants to. That's a good reason for her preserve the Line. That does not mean she should be a pushover though. Will the other anchors ever accept her? Or will they always be waiting in the wings to destroy her happiness? Why can't they see past some musty old prophesy anyways?
This was an awesome series of epic proportions and I am sad to see it end but it ended in such an awesomely spectacular way I can't we how the author (amazing though he is) could possibly continue it :) I was satisfied for the first time in ages by how a series ended and I find that refreshing! I can't wait to see why he writes next!
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy a lot of sass, spunk &snark in their Southern Gothic paranormals of the urban variety :) -
#abrknpoet reviewed The Void
The Void, written by the talented author J.D. Horn, takes readers on a captivating journey through the realm of the supernatural. Set in the enchanting city of New Orleans, this spellbinding tale weaves together elements of mystery, magic, and family secrets to create a truly immersive reading experience.
Horn's skillful storytelling immediately draws readers into a world where supernatural forces coexist with the everyday lives of ordinary people. The protagonist, Mercy Taylor, finds herself caught in the midst of a mysterious curse that has plagued her family for generations. As she uncovers dark secrets and delves deeper into the magical underbelly of New Orleans, Mercy discovers that her own destiny is intricately tied to the secrets of the supernatural world.
One of the highlights of The Void is the richly detailed and atmospheric setting of New Orleans. Horn's vivid descriptions bring the city to life, immersing the reader in its vibrant culture and mystical charm. From the eerie streets of the French Quarter to the hidden corners of forgotten graveyards, the author's portrayal of the city adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative.
The characters in The Void are equally compelling. Mercy Taylor is a strong and determined protagonist who defies traditional norms, challenging the constraints of her magical heritage. Her journey is filled with complex relationships, both familial and romantic, which add depth and emotional resonance to the story. Supporting characters are well-developed and bring their own unique blend of charm and enigma to the narrative.
Horn's writing style is elegant and flows seamlessly, keeping the reader engrossed from start to finish. The pacing of the novel is well-balanced, alternating between moments of high-stakes action and introspective character development. The author skillfully blends elements of mystery and suspense with a touch of romance, creating a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
However, The Void does have a few minor flaws. At times, the plot can feel slightly convoluted, with numerous subplots and magical elements vying for attention. While this complexity adds depth to the story, it may require readers to pay close attention to keep track of the various threads. Additionally, some of the supporting characters could have been further explored, as their backgrounds and motivations are left somewhat underdeveloped.
Overall, The Void is an enthralling read that will appeal to fans of urban fantasy and supernatural tales. J.D. Horn's skillful writing, coupled with an atmospheric setting and intriguing characters, makes for an immersive and captivating experience. Despite some minor flaws in plot complexity and character development, The Void remains a strong entry in the genre, leaving readers eager for the next installment in this enchanting series. -
MY REVIEW
This is the third installment of the Savannah witches series. What can I say about the third installment but holy moly. As soon as I saw that it was up for pre order , I preordered it . Then it came up to read on Netgalley and of course I like many people jumped at the chance. So I got the book in the late afternoon. Thought I would start it and then finish it the next day. Well I was wrong. I started the book and was so into it , I didn't hear the hubby come home. I was that wrapped up in Mercy and her family. Wondering what was going to happen next. All I can say is thank goodness for left overs and a hubby who knows not to bother me while reading.
I couldn't believe the twist that JD dropped on us and Mercy. I would of never ever thought of what happened and what Mercy actually was and what she would become.
There is magic and witches but at the heart of this book and all JD's books are family. What family will do when one of their members is attacked. The love of each member in that family. They prove that they will do anything and everything to keep each other safe even in a crisis and murder . Trust me he puts his characters through some horrible things. Between body parts being found all over Savannah and then the bombing of her husbands bar. There was family to help Mercy get through it all. JD weaves such a great tale that will take you to some dark places but will always bring you back. There might be some tears that will fall and you will laugh. Throw your kindle across the room. But, most of all you will be entertained and you will fall in love with Mercy Peter and the rest of the cast of characters . I dare you not to giggle when you read about Jilo , she is one crazy lady , you can't help but fall in love with.
What else can I say about this book besides its a great read for those cold winter nights. This isn't a stand alone you should really read the first two books in the series. THE LINE book 1. THE SOURCE book 2 and then THE VOID . Trust me they will suck you in and keep you reading all night long.
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It's hard to know what to say about this book without giving away an spoilers. What can I say! I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Actually I loved the entire series beginning with "The Line" and followed up with "The Source" an ending with "The Void". While you can read this book as a stand alone novel, you will really get much more enjoyment out of it if you begin at the beginning with "The Line" and read straight through to the end.
I didn't want this series to end. I wanted more. Much more! But, alas, all good things must come to an end, and J.D. Horn brings this trilogy to a smash bang conclusion. Everybody dies or leaves. But that is only about 70% of the book. Horn does an AWESOME job in the last 30% of the book to tie up all the loose ends and bring the series to a very satisfying conclusion. I was actually becoming dismayed with the goings-on in the first two-thirds of the book because I didn't want things to "end this way." I can honestly say that through three novels and all that happened I did not see this ending coming, and it made my heart flutter when it did.
Please, please, PLEASE read this series by J.D. Horn if you like paranormal stories or stories involving witches. You won't be disappointed. -
Read my review of the first two books in the Witching Savannah trilogy here:
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The Void is the concluding volume of J.D. Horn's Witching Savannah trilogy, and, oh, what a conclusion it is! I feel as though I should write my most detailed review of this book, as this is the title I agreed to review, yet so many twists and turns happen that I can't really discuss the plot without spoiling it. Suffice it to say that I raged, I cried, I screamed before this emotional rollercoaster came to a stop, with a neat and satisfying, but not contrived, resolution of the Taylor family's travails.
I can't close my review without commenting on the amazing cover art on all three volumes. I highly recommend the Witching Savannah trilogy to all paranormal and urban fantasy fans. Buy it; buy it now!
I received a free copy of The Void through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. -
Based on other reviews I've read, along with my own reactions, I suspect that this is one of those books that you either love or hate. After pulling readers in and getting them emotionally involved with Mercy and her family in the two previous books, the author definitely takes the story in some unpleasant and uncomfortable directions in this book. The thing is, every single "unexpected" twist was already set up in the previous books. A reader may wish that the story didn't take that turn, but it was there to take. And those turns take us to some pretty weird places.
If I found anything disappointing, it was the ending. The "oh, is it ending there?" feeling (which went on for multiple chapters) feels quite a lot like the ending of the Return of the King movie: you think it's over, multiple times, but it's not. And when the ending finally does come, it's easy to feel that it's contrived...except that the mechanism for it happening was there all along.
I do hope that we eventually get to see what kind of person Colin grows up to be, but even if we don't, I feel pleased with the story I got to read. -
Wow.
What can I say?
This book is crazy. Literally all of the series were crazy, but crazy good you know? It takes you from a to z and then to j and then back to a then to M and is like if J D Horn plays with your mind and you really have to be alert when you read it to tie all of the points. The big surprise at the end was amazing. I would have love more details in the book tough, I would have love how the anchors suffered and it would have been great to see when Mercy takes everything from them. Powerless Mercy..... I do not agree much with that. I love Emmet tough, and Oliver......THANKS GOD Oliver and Adam are still able to continue with their story. All of the Taylors needs a break, for gods sake! Everyone was against them! And Emily and Gudrun, those bitches..... Emily deserved worst than death and Gudrun worst than that! I do want to know more about Jilo Wilkins, please tell us more JD! You can make 3 more books about the Witching Savannah! About Jilo, about Maisie and about Oliver! :D I rate it 5
