Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Review: Mirror Sacrifice by Margo Ryerkerk @MargoRyerkerk

Mirror Sacrifice
The Ardere Series
by Margo Ryerkerk

Published: January 31, 2018
Genre: Fantasy, Magic, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult

Blurb:


The lines between present and past will blur.

Perfect for fans of Michelle Madow, Elisa Kova, Rachel E. Carter, and Ella Summers, comes the second book in the pulse pounding, fast-paced YA paranormal Ardere Series.

Sierra Reeves travels to London, ready to embrace her supernatural Fluidus heritage. 
In addition to training, she has to assert her place among the snobbish elite and decide what to do about Gavin as he grows more distant and teams up with his ex on a mission.
To prove she’s worthy of the Fluidus title, Sierra trains harder than ever with Cooper, who tasked with protecting her, soon becomes more.
But matters of the heart will have to wait as the Culpatus returns with unexpected allies.

A thrilling, contemporary fantasy adventure filled with secrets and romance, Mirror Sacrifice will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more!

Mirror Sacrifice is the second book in The Ardere Series.
Book 3: Spirit Snatcher will be released in Spring 2018. 
Book 4: Phoenix Call will be released in Summer 2018. 


Praise for Mirror Sacrifice
“Book 2 has continued to deliver an unforgettable mix of supernatural, heart-pounding action and suspense. As this unique, gripping dark journey continues, Sierra and Gavin are faced with more life-threatening challenges. This storyline will keep you engrossed as you’re transported into a world you will never forget!!”  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★
“The character development is excellent. This book is fast paced and fun! I highly recommend it to others. I will be impatiently waiting for the next book!”  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★
“Wow, another page turner. Hard to put down because there is always something happening. I stayed up a few really late nights reading. So much suspense and surprise and joy, sadness, and love.”  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★
“This book blew me away. It was everything I was hoping for and everything that I never expected!”  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★
“A great sequel.”  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★
“The adventure continues, the drama becomes more intense and the emotional rollercoaster has so many twists and turns it will leave you dizzy! I can not wait to see what happens next!!  — Goodreads reviewer  ★★★★★

A wonderful paranormal thrill ride. The storyline is well-written, action-packed and fast-paced as well as emotional. The characters are developed, strong and likable.

My Review:

Sierra and Gavin decide to go to London where Sierra will start her training to improve her Fluidus powers and also in hand to hand combat. Using her powers will drain her and she will need to depend more on hand to hand until she is stronger.

When they arrive in London Gavin is sent on a mission with his ex Pia. Young beautiful women that look alike are being murdered, Gavin and Pia are both good at what they do and are determined to find the killer. They were given the assignment because they are the best at what they do.

Sierra is worried about Gavin working with Pia she thinks that with them spending time together then she may lose him. On the other hand, she was worried about losing him before she met his ex. She thinks that their relationship may not work with Gavin being so distant and not putting much effort into the relationship. She feels as if she is giving more than he is and she is getting tired of trying so hard. Gavin has a lot on his mind and lets his past get in his way of having any kind life or future with a woman or even being able to move forward with his life. While in London he comes face to face with his past and a lot of his questions are being answered.

Sierra meets another guy, Cooper while in London that is helping her train to use her powers. Sierra is starting to have feelings for Cooper but it is bothering her that she could end up cheating on Gavin. It is so much easier with Cooper because he makes it that way. Gavin wants to protect her and keep her safe but he doesn’t want to let her be her own person while Cooper wants to protect her as well he does but he also encourages her to do what she wants and be her own person.

What I liked about Mirror Sacrifice was seeing Sierra train with James and become stronger. I also like when she had to fight the seniors at the Academy. I also like seeing her learning to use the elements against other people. I like Sierra and Cooper as a couple but through the whole book, I kept having this little feeling that something seemed off about Cooper. Is he a shady kind of guy? What is in his past? I would like to see more of them together and I do hope I am wrong about Cooper. I hope their relationship can become stronger.
I think anyone who likes a good romance with a little magic and mystery thrown in will love Mirror Sacrifice. I would suggest that you read the first book in The Ardere Series Fluidus Rising before reading Mirror Sacrifice as you don’t want to miss a thing. 

Other Books in The Ardere Series:

Fluidus Rising Book #1

Read my review of Fluidus Rising HERE!


The Fracture Prequel 

Read my review of The Fracture HERE!



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