Judged

Judged is a book I was sorry to have finished. I enjoyed so much reading it!
It has everything everyone wants in a novel. First of all, a great story.
Ms. Noble mixes a serious and deserving theme, the suffering of the population and the conditions of poor people in Afghanistan, with a fast-paced adventure plot and a cast of vivid, lively, and intriguing characters.
The newest members of the Electi team, Ro and Ziya, are no exception. Ro is an unexpected former special ops operator with a passion for history, a smart, dangerous, yet compassionate man.
Ziya is sweet, witty, and intelligent.
After her father's death, the former medical student accepted an arranged marriage in the hope of guaranteeing protection for her family. Instead, she is now estranged from her relatives. Her days are now miserable and subdued, sharing her new house with three older wives. When her life intertwines with Ro's, she has a renewed chance to regain ownership of her fate. The pages describing her feelings at this unprecedented freedom are sweet and moving.
Suddenly, Ziya and Ro find themselves engaged in a quest to stop a terrorist group, also, after a sudden change of scene, with the support of the entire Electi team.
This second part of the book is a story within the story, loud, passionate, and more than a little inventive, gluing everyone to the page and delighting the faithful followers of the series.
Once again, Ziya reveals as an incredibly captivating character. Exposed for the first time in her life to the western world, she surprises with her innocence, empathy, and compassion, all the more unexpected in a young woman that has only been through the war in her life.
The grand finale of the Electi saga will delight Ms. Noble's affectionate readers and captivate many new ones, leaving most sorry that the story has come to an end. But then, is this really the end? Only time will tell.

I was anticipating this book release for months, and I have to say it was FANTASTIC! The fourth book in the Electi series, and I loved it!! The characters are amazing and the story line kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next!! Another great book by Elise! If you are considering this book I highly recommend it but suggest you start with the first book, Cursed. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Judged by Elise Noble is the fifth and final book of the Electi series. Elise artfully exposes the reality and cruelty of war and oppression that families face in Afghanistan. She further addresses the social issues that women face. But Judged is so much more.
It is an unlikely love story between Ro and Ziya. Ro’s determination to save Ziya from an arranged marriage and certain death sets in motion a dangerous and perilous quest for safety.
It is a story filled astonishing miracles and heroic adventure. Ro, Ziya, and the Electi work together to find Ziya’s brother and stop terrorists.
It is a story of finding peace, a family and coming home.
I really enjoyed Judged with its adventurist twists and turns. It is a good read.

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