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(Return of the Elves #1)
A deathbed promise
Arlyn’s quest is simple: Find her father and let him know her mother is dead. After all, Arlyn had promised her mother she’d go. The problem? Her father's people are myths and legends, and he doesn't even live on Earth. But despite a long journey through the mysterious mists of the Veil, finding him turns out to be the easy part.
A dream long-buried
Afte...more
Arlyn’s quest is simple: Find her father and let him know her mother is dead. After all, Arlyn had promised her mother she’d go. The problem? Her father's people are myths and legends, and he doesn't even live on Earth. But despite a long journey through the mysterious mists of the Veil, finding him turns out to be the easy part.
A dream long-buried
Afte...more
Published May 3rd 2016
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Dec 23, 2018Montzalee Wittmann rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Southbound by Bethany Adams and narrated by Gabrielle Dr Cuir and Stefan Rudnicki is a terrific fantasy novel that grabbed me right away. I didn't know what the book was about when I started it and was pleasantly surprised. I adore the main characters and found the plot intriguing. I am not much for romance but there is just enough in here to make it interesting and entertaining. I definitely want to continue this series!
The narration switches back and forth between the two main characters and...more
The narration switches back and forth between the two main characters and...more
Jul 24, 2016Bindi Boo rated it liked it · review of another edition
3 stars
Maybe i went into this expecting too much as the blurb sounded interesting. It wasn't bad, but not so great either. This was listed as a romantic fantasy- not much romance involved, nearly none in fact. There is A LOT of fantasy though and this author has built some creative characters in a different world. Some did not make sense. I was left very confused most times and skimmed through pages.
**Will not be reading rest of the series**
Maybe i went into this expecting too much as the blurb sounded interesting. It wasn't bad, but not so great either. This was listed as a romantic fantasy- not much romance involved, nearly none in fact. There is A LOT of fantasy though and this author has built some creative characters in a different world. Some did not make sense. I was left very confused most times and skimmed through pages.
**Will not be reading rest of the series**
Mar 04, 2018Christa rated it really liked it
Pretty good for a freebie.
Arlyn is half human half elf. Her mother dies, and she promises her mother she will try to find her father and let him know of her existence. She travels through the mists to the land of the elves.
Lyr, her father, had no idea of her existence. So it comes as a shock that the woman her loved on earth died and left him a child. He didn’t know that she existed.
Kai, Lyr’s best friend, meets Arlyn after a week of travel and no sleep. He doesn’t know who she is, only that...more
Arlyn is half human half elf. Her mother dies, and she promises her mother she will try to find her father and let him know of her existence. She travels through the mists to the land of the elves.
Lyr, her father, had no idea of her existence. So it comes as a shock that the woman her loved on earth died and left him a child. He didn’t know that she existed.
Kai, Lyr’s best friend, meets Arlyn after a week of travel and no sleep. He doesn’t know who she is, only that...more
Mar 13, 2017Dani rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Jesus... I'm finally done with this book.
I didn't expect much from it but it was disappointing anyway.
First of all, there were lots of unnecessary things to it, hours, titles, etc... And the main character, Arlyn, kept complaining about them. A lot. If it was so annoying (and it was) why not simply take them out of the book?
Secondly, the names. I don't mind strange names, I kinda like them. But not when everyone has a strange name and they all sound the same: Lyr, Lial, Lynia and so on.
Then the...more
I didn't expect much from it but it was disappointing anyway.
First of all, there were lots of unnecessary things to it, hours, titles, etc... And the main character, Arlyn, kept complaining about them. A lot. If it was so annoying (and it was) why not simply take them out of the book?
Secondly, the names. I don't mind strange names, I kinda like them. But not when everyone has a strange name and they all sound the same: Lyr, Lial, Lynia and so on.
Then the...more
I would have given it four stars but part way through the f-bomb is thrown out...by an elf, mind you. Really? Elves swear in English while they have their own thousand years old language that surely has it's own swear words? I can overlook the author using it once but it appears several times and really seems out of place in the story and totally unnecessary. Those of us who don't use profanity are sensitive to it and don't appreciate gratuitous instances used for shock value. That being said, i...more
Jul 09, 2016Ani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I was given a copy in return for an honest review
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and finished it rather quickly. The world Bethany Adams has woven together is amazingly put together and captivating. I did not want to put this book down. I enjoyed reading about Arlyn & her introduction into the elven world. I can't wait until book #2!
5 Stars
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I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and finished it rather quickly. The world Bethany Adams has woven together is amazingly put together and captivating. I did not want to put this book down. I enjoyed reading about Arlyn & her introduction into the elven world. I can't wait until book #2!
5 Stars
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There's so much going on in his book. At times the names were hard to follow. And harder to keep track of who's who. But the basics are Lyr is an elf who fathered a child Arlyn with a human. Lyr didn't know about her until she showed up in his world. Then all the crazy starts. Once you get past the names it's not a bad book. The flow of the story has a tendency to be somewhat slow.
Soulbound by Bethany Adams
1 out of 5
Originally posted on my blog: https://hobbleit.wordpress.com/2018/0...
You know those adverts for over 50s life insurance? Like the one where June goes round to her neighbours with some wrongly delivered mail and is treated to a sales pitch for Sunlife, or the one where the father and daughter talk about her mother’s funeral and they talk in such a way that makes you believe that, even though they are supposed to be related, they have never actually met before....more
1 out of 5
Originally posted on my blog: https://hobbleit.wordpress.com/2018/0...
You know those adverts for over 50s life insurance? Like the one where June goes round to her neighbours with some wrongly delivered mail and is treated to a sales pitch for Sunlife, or the one where the father and daughter talk about her mother’s funeral and they talk in such a way that makes you believe that, even though they are supposed to be related, they have never actually met before....more
Jun 05, 2016Jayne rated it really liked it · review of another edition
3.5
I was in the mood for a romantic fantasy, and found this book while browsing through the Romance category on Amazon. That being said, I really enjoyed this book, but I might have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been expecting more romance.
After her mother's death, half-elf Arlyn ventures beyond the veil to the elvin realm of Moranaia. Her goal? To deliver a message to her father Lyrnis, a man she has never met. Soon after her arrival, she unknowingly becomes soulbound to her father's best friend...more
I was in the mood for a romantic fantasy, and found this book while browsing through the Romance category on Amazon. That being said, I really enjoyed this book, but I might have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been expecting more romance.
After her mother's death, half-elf Arlyn ventures beyond the veil to the elvin realm of Moranaia. Her goal? To deliver a message to her father Lyrnis, a man she has never met. Soon after her arrival, she unknowingly becomes soulbound to her father's best friend...more
Spellbinding!
What a fantastic start to a new series. I have read this book twice in less than 6 months. Wonderful narrative and description of details . This would make a great movie.
What a fantastic start to a new series. I have read this book twice in less than 6 months. Wonderful narrative and description of details . This would make a great movie.
Got this as one of those 'teaser' books for free to hook readers into the series. The description didn't really match my type of book, but I've been reading some clunkers lately and figured maybe my horizons needed expanding. While I was not fully enamored of this book, and never felt connected to any of the characters, it was a good, solid read.
The plot isn't overly complicated, though the summary doesn't really do it justice. Arlyn has traveled to the land of the elves (backstory on this is om...more
Jan 26, 2018Bunnycore rated it really liked itThe plot isn't overly complicated, though the summary doesn't really do it justice. Arlyn has traveled to the land of the elves (backstory on this is om...more
Shelves: 2018, paranormal-romance, 4-bunnies, kindle, fantasy
What would you do if you found your soulmate?
Aryln came to a new world to find her father, she went through the Veil and walked for weeks just to get to him. What she was expecting when she finally got there was not at all what happened.
Lyr her father, over 500 years old and the Duke of the kingdom. Meets Aryln on the path to his home. She was dirty and tired and he attempted to speak to her. Then she dropped the bomb. His Aimee was pregnant and he had a daughter. He was sad, angry and thrille...more
Aryln came to a new world to find her father, she went through the Veil and walked for weeks just to get to him. What she was expecting when she finally got there was not at all what happened.
Lyr her father, over 500 years old and the Duke of the kingdom. Meets Aryln on the path to his home. She was dirty and tired and he attempted to speak to her. Then she dropped the bomb. His Aimee was pregnant and he had a daughter. He was sad, angry and thrille...more
A very slow read
I think the author has a great idea here. I like the world she has created and the characters but the story is so unbelievably slow! I only read 50% and had to give up because nothing had happened yet!
The story kind of started out well (exactly what is written in the synopsis) and I was enjoying the first few chapters but then it just stops.
There's a lot of time spent on descriptions of the house, the language, character building, explanations of magic (don't explain magic- it j...more
Jul 19, 2017Sarah rated it liked itI think the author has a great idea here. I like the world she has created and the characters but the story is so unbelievably slow! I only read 50% and had to give up because nothing had happened yet!
The story kind of started out well (exactly what is written in the synopsis) and I was enjoying the first few chapters but then it just stops.
There's a lot of time spent on descriptions of the house, the language, character building, explanations of magic (don't explain magic- it j...more
Shelves: arc-or-review-copy, read-in-2017, spfbo-2017
Jun 24, 2018Alyssia Cooke rated it really liked it
I am surprisingly impressed with this and am feeling generous enough to round up from 3.5 to 4 stars. The narrative is intriguing and has enough twists and turns to leave you constantly wondering. The world building can be a little abrupt but is certainly engaging, and the author has the knack of gradually introducing elements to you in context that flows naturally.
I really enjoyed most of the characterisations, although sometimes found names and titles difficult to follow. Elves and human alike...more
I really enjoyed most of the characterisations, although sometimes found names and titles difficult to follow. Elves and human alike...more
Intriguing plot
So many threads woven into an amazing story. I like these elves. They are formal but not the cold powerful creatures often depicted in books now. Msg Adams has created a family full of secrets and hopes and thrust it into a fantasy world that is ever shifting. Very happy that I purchased this series. Cannot wait to read more.
So many threads woven into an amazing story. I like these elves. They are formal but not the cold powerful creatures often depicted in books now. Msg Adams has created a family full of secrets and hopes and thrust it into a fantasy world that is ever shifting. Very happy that I purchased this series. Cannot wait to read more.
Feb 06, 2019Hailee (haibooklovers) rated it liked it
For being free, I enjoyed this! I think it helped that I had zero expectations going into it.
Mar 11, 2019Somia marked it as to-read
Free on amazon 11th March 19
Fast paced, loved it!
Apr 27, 2019Anne Oftedahl rated it it was ok
Read as additional research for an assignment
Pretty much the only reason I read this is because of the whole concept of soulmates, as I am writing a research paper about that, but the book itself wasn't really all that great...
Pretty much the only reason I read this is because of the whole concept of soulmates, as I am writing a research paper about that, but the book itself wasn't really all that great...
Wonderful!
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a fantasy novel so thoroughly. A well-woven tale with nothing to detract from my enjoyment, something not easily said given I am both an editor and an author.
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a fantasy novel so thoroughly. A well-woven tale with nothing to detract from my enjoyment, something not easily said given I am both an editor and an author.
Mar 16, 2019Katy Lyn rated it it was amazing
I read this one as I was intrigued by the description and I love a good fantasy novel. There wasn't as much romance as I was hoping for, but aside from that, I truly enjoyed this book. The world that the author has created pulled me in, and the transition of a human young woman coming into her own magical elements upon entering the elven world was a plus. I personally love thinking we all have some magic in us so I tend to enjoy novels where there is also a human component. I will definitely con...more
Mar 25, 2018Shamima rated it it was amazing Shelves: get-book-asap, own-it, favorites, summer-reads
**I received a free copy of this book in order for an honest, voluntary review**
5 Stars.
ATMOSPHERE: Amazing. Very vibrant and fantastical. Attention to detail!!! I found myself feeling I took a trip to Moranaia along with our fiesty protagonist :)
CHARACTERS: Badass. They don't take crap from anyone. They go and do what needs to be done and if there's something in their way, they don't cower and wring their hands - they're all very proactive and think until a solution is found.
STORY: This is...more
5 Stars.
ATMOSPHERE: Amazing. Very vibrant and fantastical. Attention to detail!!! I found myself feeling I took a trip to Moranaia along with our fiesty protagonist :)
CHARACTERS: Badass. They don't take crap from anyone. They go and do what needs to be done and if there's something in their way, they don't cower and wring their hands - they're all very proactive and think until a solution is found.
STORY: This is...more
Apr 01, 2018Gardavson rated it liked it
A
Nice book. The plot and were good, well paced. I didn't always like the female lead, though it wasn't an overwhelming dislike. She worried a lot over what people thought of her, which made her annoying claims of independence seem more like bluster. I liked her and Kai together. There was really very little given to their relationship, feelings for each other, and growth as a couple. It didn't really bother me though. The book gave you a taste of everything rather than really delving deeply into...more
Mar 05, 2017Raven rated it it was amazing · review of another editionNice book. The plot and were good, well paced. I didn't always like the female lead, though it wasn't an overwhelming dislike. She worried a lot over what people thought of her, which made her annoying claims of independence seem more like bluster. I liked her and Kai together. There was really very little given to their relationship, feelings for each other, and growth as a couple. It didn't really bother me though. The book gave you a taste of everything rather than really delving deeply into...more
Shelves: audiobook, reviewed, audio-book, abjukebox-2017
Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge for a honest and unbiased review.
Soulbound revolves around Arlyn. Arlyn goes to Moranaia to meet her father Lord Lyrnis Dianore for the very first time. While Arlyn is in Moranaia a plot to kill Lord Lyrnis comes to light. Which also causes Arlyn and her soulbound Kai to encounter danger.
Bethany Adams did an excellent job of writing this book. She caught my attention and kept it through out the story without reverting to an over abundance of sex...more
Feb 25, 2017Bec rated it it was okSoulbound revolves around Arlyn. Arlyn goes to Moranaia to meet her father Lord Lyrnis Dianore for the very first time. While Arlyn is in Moranaia a plot to kill Lord Lyrnis comes to light. Which also causes Arlyn and her soulbound Kai to encounter danger.
Bethany Adams did an excellent job of writing this book. She caught my attention and kept it through out the story without reverting to an over abundance of sex...more
Shelves: did-not-finish, elves-dwarfs-and-such, non-earth-fantasy, the-fae-fairies-sidhe, magic-users-r-us, fantasy, ya
I must have picked this up for one of my teens, it's really written for a teen crowd and a big juvenile for my taste. I probably could get over that but it's a bit slow going also....
Jul 19, 2017Catina Lewis rated it Download Torrent Soulbound Bethany Adams Books
really liked it Shelves: fantasy, romance, completed-series, ebook-kindle
~3.5 Stars~Soulbound by Bethany Adams was a pretty decent read. I enjoyed what was going on in the story. I want to read the rest of the series to know what is going to happen between Kai and Arlyn.
The book is about this girl names Arlyn. She comes from earth to the elven lands to find her father Lyr. Her father didn't even knew she existed till up until the point she founds him. His soulbounded didn't tell him that she was going to be having a child. Growing up Arlyn heard all different kinds o...more
The book is about this girl names Arlyn. She comes from earth to the elven lands to find her father Lyr. Her father didn't even knew she existed till up until the point she founds him. His soulbounded didn't tell him that she was going to be having a child. Growing up Arlyn heard all different kinds o...more
Mar 04, 2018Angela McCormick rated it it was amazing
Grabbed me from the first page
Wow......I haven't read a fantasy book this good in years. I can't believe it's not an expensive series from a major publisher. I actually read every word of it. Usually I find myself getting bored and skimming. Even the descriptions of the surroundings and scenery flowed naturally. Just the right amount of description, not overdone....and I was so glad that there were no overly gory descriptions, just what was needed to get the story across....I thoroughly enjoyed...more
Wow......I haven't read a fantasy book this good in years. I can't believe it's not an expensive series from a major publisher. I actually read every word of it. Usually I find myself getting bored and skimming. Even the descriptions of the surroundings and scenery flowed naturally. Just the right amount of description, not overdone....and I was so glad that there were no overly gory descriptions, just what was needed to get the story across....I thoroughly enjoyed...more
Mar 03, 2018Delphine Beun rated it really liked it
This book was amazing. You start right into the story and do not have to wait for the slow build up. On the way you discover all the background information you need.
I finished it in only 3 days and already bought the sequel. Everyone who likes fantasy this is a book you really should read. There is an amazing balance between fantasy, magic, romance and mystery. I would recommend it to all of you.
PS: for people who have a kindle/ kindle app this first e-book of the series (this one) is for free...more
I finished it in only 3 days and already bought the sequel. Everyone who likes fantasy this is a book you really should read. There is an amazing balance between fantasy, magic, romance and mystery. I would recommend it to all of you.
PS: for people who have a kindle/ kindle app this first e-book of the series (this one) is for free...more
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the idea of an elven land. I have always enjoyed reading stories about elves...& especially elves that differ from our 'santa' versions. The elves in Soulbound are beautiful, magical, proper. They live in a land unlike any other...in a realm outside of earth. I really enjoyed it. It has suspense and magic. It has a (little) romance. I thought it could've used more romance between Arlyn and Kia but when they did sho...more
I loved the idea of an elven land. I have always enjoyed reading stories about elves...& especially elves that differ from our 'santa' versions. The elves in Soulbound are beautiful, magical, proper. They live in a land unlike any other...in a realm outside of earth. I really enjoyed it. It has suspense and magic. It has a (little) romance. I thought it could've used more romance between Arlyn and Kia but when they did sho...more
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Ever since finding a copy of The Hero and the Crown in her elementary school library, Bethany has loved fantasy. After subjecting her friends to stories scrawled in notebooks during study breaks all through high school, she decided to pursue an English degree at Middle Tennessee State University. When not writing or wrangling her two small children, Bethany enjoys reading, photography, and video g...more
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More quotes…A deathbed promise
Arlyn’s quest is simple: Find her father and let him know her mother is dead. After all, Arlyn had promised her mother she’d go. The problem? Her father's people are myths and legends, and he doesn't even live on Earth. But despite a long journey through the mysterious mists of the Veil, finding him turns out to be the easy part.
A dream long-buried
After five hundred years, Kai has given up on finding his soulbonded. So when he stumbles across Arlyn after returning from his latest mission and recognizes her as his mate, Kai starts their bond in haste. But he never could have imagined that his bonded is his best friend’s newfound daughter. Whoops.
A hidden conspiracy sparked to life
Though the sight of Kai makes Arlyn’s heart pound, she isn’t sure she can forgive him for starting their bond without her permission. But her love life is the least of her problems. Her father is an elf lord, and his sudden acknowledgment of a half-human heir reignites the same conspiracy that took him away from her mother in the first place. Now Arlyn and her family must face iron wielding assassins, bigotry, and her newly awakened magical abilities if they hope to come through in one piece.
Arlyn thought she would return to Earth after meeting her father. Now she must fight to save the family she never knew she wanted.