| Title | : | Into the Flame (Darkness Chosen, #4) |
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| ISBN | : | 0451224663 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780451224668 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 377 |
| Publication | : | First published August 5, 2008 |
Into the Flame (Darkness Chosen, #4) Reviews
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Wow, I was pretty disappointed with this book. The "romance" between Firebird and Doug was not fleshed out at all. I am not a fan of reunion romances where we miss the initial meeting and falling in love. The book didn't give us very much information about the time they dated, all I really knew was that they dated for a bit then she left him while she was pregnant. Christina Dodd always has inconsistencies in her stories but if I am enjoying the writing, I can overlook them enough to still like the story. Not the case here. Doug supposedly became a cop at the rip old age of 16 using a fake ID. Because cops wouldn't know a fake ID would they? Then he supposedly was this superstar cop because he could use his feline senses but he was a campus cop? Just ridiculous. The whole story was pretty ridiculous. I am glad the curse was broken, but seriously, no 2-year-old can talk that well or is that smart. What was the deal with Firebird walking through fire? There was no explanation for that. This book is one step away from a wall-banger, I am feeling generous today. The only good book out of this entire series was Into the Darkness and even that one had ridiculous inconsistencies. The first book wasn't bad and the second was pretty boring. Sorry Christina Dodd but I was hoping for a better written story, more detailed paranormal elements and better world-building. Oh yeah and I was hoping the story made sense!
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Connections and family and paranormal suspense. Great series.
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Huh. I give "Into the Flame" by Christina Dodd 3 stars because it's the end of her 4 book series about the Wilder/Varinski family. But I was really disappointed. I'm always willing to suspend reality, but to me this book just felt...cheesy.
Firebird is the only daughter born to the fierce Wilder family. They've always considered her their miracle, even when she returned home broken in spirit and pregnant, they stood by their daughter/sister. At the end of the last book, we found out that Firebird is NOT really a Wilder. This last book is the story of Firebird and the missing Wilder son, who turns out to be her child's father.
Doug is a cop who has always searched for his family. Falling in love with Firebird wasn't in his plans. When she disappears without a word, he searches for her frantically. His searches bring him into contact with the Varinskis who convince him to join their search for the Wilders. The battle between the Wilders and Varinskis will either bring about eternal damnation, or break a pact with Satan that's lasted for 1000 years.
I really loved the first book in this series, "Scent of Darkness". I even liked, "Touch of Darkness". I thought "Into the Shadow" was kinda cool and the sex was way hot. But with "Into the Flame", I felt like alot of the story was rather choppy...as if large sections were edited out and those missing pieces left me confused at times. And I never really 'felt' the connection and love between Firebird and Doug.
So read the book if you've read the rest of em. If you haven't read the rest of 'em, don't read this one or you'll just be massively confused. -
This was a really great series, I've enjoyed the whole thing. Of course with "Into the Flame" and with the cliffhanger of "Into the Shadow". You knew how certain parts were going to play out. But other than that, it was pretty epic. With lots of feeling, lots of action, there wasn't a whole lot of sex scenes in this one, but the love you felt from the Wilders you felt through this whole book, made up for the loss of the steamy scenes. This book was the conclusion of the 4 book series. I felt it did the series justice. Ending it with a glorious battle, and an everdearing ending which of course just makes you sigh with happiness and relief. I'm going to miss the Wilder family and their family togetherness, and their adventures.
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Fun, gripping and fast. This is great for reading anytime, although you may lose some time. This was written well, has emotions, suspense, action, bantering, interesting characters and personalities, steaminess and a good ending. I can't wait to read more in this series. Another good series from this author. Enjoy!
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I am sure I will be in the minority but I was really disappointed in this book and I was really unhappy since it is the end of a series.
To begin with there were just so many pot holes in the story but that aside the I think that CD forgot she had two main characters to develop.
While her writing is always good it just had to many multiple plots IMO she should have written this book as she did the others and then had a follow up book for the "war" or fight scene. I really wanted to get Firebird & Douglass I wanted to see how she would change and how he would change and in the end I got short changed. I got a fight scene that goes on for far to long, main characters that went no where and I was left with questions and far to many assumptions.
If you decide to read this book read it only because you want to know how the story ends. IMO this is the worst of the series and just disappointing. -
It was a nice end to the series. I must admit that the plot in this one was better developed than in the previous ones. We have a much interesting enemy to confront and the action is so much better. But when it came to romance, not so good. There was actually very little of it, although you may not even realize it because the hero and the heroine knew each other from before, so you almost don't even feel it.
I liked this series. In an overall, it was a solid 4 stars. A nice read if you don't know what to read next. But If you have too many books on your TBR pile, don't fret, this is a series that can wait. Just a good series, but nothing like "you have to run to your library right now" stuff. -
This book was a great end to a series that I enjoyed very much. I enjoyed the family camaraderie and love, the battle between good and evil, and the supernatural elements. I appreciate that Dodd does not artificially prolong things yet still keeps you in suspense.
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"Meet Doug Black—the Wilder brother who’s been missing for centuries. With no idea of where he’s from, he’s become an angry young cop with the ability to transform into a cougar. in search of others like him, he comes across a beautiful woman who may hold the secret to his destiny..."
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Adrick is home with the third icon. But what about the fourth? The prophesy said there was another son but Firebird is definitely not a boy. Could it be wrong. As truth comes to light, the family discovers betrayal in an old friend and mentor.
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This was a great ending to the series. We finally found out who Firebird's baby daddy was and twist of all twists you have to read this one to find out who he is. I recommend reading this series in order but if you don't they are all great on their own.
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I read this awhile ago but I never rated it on here. Fabulous series!
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Great ending to the series!
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Loved it! Just my kind of story...from the very start, I was hooked. Perfect end to a pretty much perfect series.
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Confesso di non sapere cosa fosse un coguaro, ho scoperto che è un leone di montagna.
Anche quest'ultimo libro della serie non mi ha entusiasmata per niente; alla fine tutti si riuniscono e pensavo almeno di provare qualche emozione in quel momento e invece no, mi sono solo annoiata,infatti ci ho messo tantissimo a leggerlo.
Peccato perché l'idea di uomini felini,falchi e rettili poteva essere sfruttata molto meglio,pur trattandosi sempre di romance,per non parlare del patto col diavolo ripetuto all'infinito nei discorsi.
Non consiglio per niente questa serie.
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Into the Flame is the fourth and final book in Christina Dodd’s Darkness Chosen series. This is the story of Firebird Wilder and the conclusion to the war between the Varinskis and the Wilders. There are four Wilder children, three sons and one daughter, Firebird. The sons’ stories are the first three books and Firebird’s is the fourth. Firebird met Doug Black when she was in college. He was employed as a campus security man. He develops a relationship with Firebird and they fall in love with each other. She gets pregnant. The night she was going to tell him about the baby she sees him change from a cougar to a man. Instantly she suspects the worst. Without ever seeing him again she runs home to her family.
Fast forward two years to the present day, when now time is running out for the Wilder family. Firebird’s father, Konstantine comes from a long line of men Varinskis who made a pact with the devil. His ancestor sold his soul to the devil in exchange for longevity, power and money. Firebird’s father is dying and unless the curse is broken, he will suffer in hell for all eternity. To break the curse each of his son’s true loves have to find one of the four pieces of his family’s ancient icon. Three icons have been found and a fourth one remains hidden.
I didn’t really care for Into the Flame. I wouldn’t say it was bad. It just wasn’t good either. Of all the books, I felt it was the weakest as far as the romance of the book was concerned. There is a lot going on in this book. On top of the complicated plot, the author chose to add in a big misunderstanding between Doug and Firebird. At this point these two have enough to worry about without adding fuel to the fire. Instead of adding angst and conflict for the characters, it distracted from the relationship. I found it frustrating. Firebird annoyed me in the fact that she would so quickly jump to conclusions about Doug. She continued to do this throughout the whole book, even up to the very end.
I found the conversations between the characters to sometimes be stilted and unrealistic, especially from the men. When one of Firebird’s brothers would talk, not for one minute did I ever believe that a man would ever really talk like that. Even some of the things Doug said felt off. I just couldn’t get into Doug and Firebird’s relationship. I was much more interested in getting rid of the curse. Into the Flame is a satisfying conclusion to the series, but the ending is ridiculously sappy. -
"Molti anni fa, Zorana, mi hai salvato da me stesso. Ovunque mi porterà il mio destino, ti amerò per l'eternità in questo o nell'altro mondo."
Siamo arrivati all'ultimo capitolo della lotta tra il Bene e il Male, la battaglia ormai infuria e solo le sacre icone della profezia possono portare la salvezza. Il terzo volume si era chiuso con una notizia shock: Firebird, la piccola di casa, l'unica femmina, il miracolo della famiglia...non è una di loro. L'incredulità, la rabbia e il dolore del tradimento si insinuano nella famiglia, eppure il piccolo Aleksandr, suo figlio, non solo somiglia straordinariamente al resto della famiglia ma già manifesta i sensi sviluppati di un futuro predatore. E' arrivato il momento per Firebird di fare i conti con il suo passato e di riunirsi al misterioso padre di suo figlio, l'unica speranza della sua famiglia per recuperare l'ultima icona. La storia tra Firebird e Douglas è per forza di cose un po sacrificata dai molti eventi che accompagnano la battaglia finale e il compimento della profezia. Il finale è un pò affrettato per i miei gusti, avrei voluto vedere la successiva generazione XD Questa serie è partita un po' in sordina ed è migliorata volume dopo volume, le coppie che si sono formate e sopratutto il grande amore che unisce Konstantine alla sua Zorana ha concluso con la promessa del paradiso il sentiero del Diavolo! Alla fin fine sono soddisfatta di questo bel lieto fine ;D -
This is the last book in the series. On one hand I was disappointed by this story…the actual story between the two individuals didn’t draw me in, in a believable manner, or enticing manner I guess. On the flip side, the side of the series being brought to a closure…I loved it. there was action and drama and things really worked out well.
I do have one complaint for the series as a whole that is totally a personal choice…and I’m warning you right here, don’t read further as one might consider this a spoiler: the fact that they all lose their abilities makes total sense in the whole picture of how things are set up. But personally, I think that changes who these heros are and I would have liked her(Christina) to have found a way to make it so they kept their abilities without the curse. But that’s just me.
As a whole I totally recommend the series. My favorite was book 2. The first two books I’d actually borrowed from the library but loved book 2 in particular so much, went out and bought it. -
This was the last book of a 4 book series. I really enjoyed all four books and this book gave a nice finishing touch to the series. Of course I always seem to want more -- even when a series finishes.
The series takes a different approach to were-shifters. Won't go into it too much since it would spoil reading the books for yourself, but I will say that I enjoyed the author's take on animal shifters. It was a refreshing change and I enjoyed the suspense, action, and adult romance that filled every book.
The books are fast easy reads, but not so simplistic that you are bored. Each book prepares you for the next in the series -- so I would recommend reading them in order. The transition between books is all but seamless. Would definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes paranormal romance with a lot of action thrown in. -
The story is still as fantastic as the first time I read it. The only thing that hasn't stood the test of time is the mention of some outdated technology. I really need to go back and re-read the other three books as well. It's been a while since I've read any of Christina Dodd's newer releases, but re-reading some of her older releases has reminded me of how talented she is and that just because she's not writing romances anymore, doesn't mean her writing style has changed.
I absolutely loved the concept behind this series and I think it's quite unique. The execution is wonderful as well. -
While I enjoyed reading this book, it definitely was not, in my opinion, as good as the other three books in the series. I didn't feel like Doug and Firebird's connection was as strong as what was between the other Wilder siblings and thier loves. Even his proposal in the end seemed... blah to me. I felt like Dodd was just kind of trying to get in a HEA and ended up rushing through all the good parts! So, slightly let down on this one but still worth reading to end the series on a good note!
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Interesting twist in this book. Overall happy with the overall history of the family and how they work together to beat the villains. While I adore Firebird...she is just likable to me! Doug is just kind blah but that is sort of his character style. He is the straight and narrow type. Otherwise this is a wonderful series so sad it had to come to an end.
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Dodd's series ends on a high note that springboards her towards the next group of paranormal romances. The twist from book 3 becomes the revelation of book 4. Supposed minor characters are revealed as nasty villains. The father of Firebird's Alexandr is found. The violence of war replaces violent sexual activity. The tension between male and female continues, as does the idea of old world values vs new world feminism. The male posturing was a bit heavy handed here, the men are heroes, yes. But still seem to be stuck in adolescence rather than embracing mature love. Perhaps this is due to the dual nature of the shape-shifter. Perhaps it is due to simple being a doofus. Regardless, women do carry the water during the war. Women provide the strength for the family to continue in the aftermath.
Recommended for mature readers.
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Now! I was a bit disappointed with the decisions of this character, however he more than made up for it later in the book. The storyline was on point and had unexpected twists and turns while the characters by this time were very strong and familiar that you understood the reasoning behind their decisions.
I enjoyed this book very much.
