Everspell

EVERSPELL is the fifth instalment in Donna Grant’s THE KINDRED adult, paranormal, fantasy series set in the mythological world of magic, witches and warlocks, hunters and the Gira. This is Runa, and Brom’s story line. EVERSPELL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

SOME BACKGROUND: Sybbyl, a powerful witch has set about to collect the bones of Thea, the first witch, bones said to give the owner immense power but along the way, Sybbyl has taken control of the Gira, and destroyed anyone and everyone who stands in her way.

Told from several third person perspectives including Brom and Runa EVERSPELL follows Runa, as she sets out on a journey of revenge and reprisal. Raised by her grandmother’s friend Morea, Runa will discover that the past is not what she was led to believe, and in this Runa is determined to exact retribution but our heroine has been tasked with taking down the rogue nymph like Giras, and her latest quarry reveals so much more than Runa could have imagined. Meanwhile. Brom, a warrior with his own secrets and hidden magic, is tasked with finding and aiding our heroine Runa, a task that finds Brom quickly falling in love. As Runa and Brom’s relationship fast tracks to love, Runa refuses Brom’s help on her mission, a mission she believes, she will never return. What ensues is the building relationship between Runa and Brom, and the potential fall-out as Runa takes a stand against a foe she is ill-prepared to battle.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples-Leoma and Braith, Ravyn and Carac, Helena and Jarin, Synne and Lachlan . We are introduced to Malene and her consort Armir, as well as Runa’s grandmother Asrail.

Once again, EVERSPELL and the Kindred Series is infinitely and deliciously detailed with enchanted creatures including the nymph like tree creatures known as the Gira, water nymphs, snow nymphs, the Hunters, and the Varroki, a group of witches and warlocks who have battled the Coven since the First Witch died. The premise is captivating and enchanting; the characters are colorful and magical; the romance is fated, passionate and intense.

Waiting to read this book was a little bit of torture in of itself. When I finally found some quiet time to devote to it, I didn’t want to put it down! Runa and Brom are both driven by destiny but drawn to each other in spite of it. These two solitary individuals are hiding secrets but seem to find their missing pieces in each other. Watching them, feeling their passion, following the battles they face while trying to find a HEA are captivating. This is the fifth and final book in the Kindred series and we do encounter previous participants throughout this tale. But don’t be intimidated by the preceding books, Ms Donna weaves the others into this storyline so expertly that one could read it as a stand-alone if one were so inclined. Another fantastic page-turner that I didn’t want to end! Mixed feelings when it did finish, but I can’t help feeling this won’t be the last we hear of these characters. I feel a spin-off coming that will tie up some unfinished business, maybe ... please?

Donna grant never disappoints..........having never read any of the other books in this series, I found myself lost for the first few chapters then once I understood what was going on in the book became enamoured of the characters. I have since purchased the first 4 books as I was fascinated and drawn into this world. Learning that there will be a spin off to this series has excited me as there are some unanswered questions.