Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Forever Song Blog Tour w/ review and giveaway!


The Forever Song
by Julie Kagawa
Blood of Eden #3
416p.
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Published: April 15, 14
Source: NetGalley and blog tour for review
Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster? 
With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer. 
MONSTER. 
Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the path is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions—her creator, Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. 
The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost— the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie. In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in one heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.
My thoughts:
I wasn't sure what to expect with the last book in the series. I'm usually not a fan of last books, but I did enjoy this one. However, my impatience almost made me skim. I wanted to know what happened after that last horrible ending of the Eternity Cure and the author, Julie Kagawa, drew out our pain in increments. I knew I would regret any skipping so I was good although impatient. :)

Finally! I was rewarded with what I wanted to know. WHAT? That happened? I didn't expect that, but maybe I should have. But then again I am still surprised... hm... still enjoyed that twist but knew there was SO much more book to go. So I happily read on. :) (What? you thought I was going to tell you? Silly rabid... ) ;)

All I will finally say is that I give this ending 4 stars. It is a solid ending and it answers a lot of questions. There could be room for a novella or two and I hope it is with Jackal. I don't even care where it is placed in the series, just want one of him. Oh yea, he rocked in this book too. :D I recommend this series. It is fun. :D

Giveaway!
Contest Info: 
Each tour stop is offering up the winner’s choice of either THE IMMORTAL RULES, THE ETERNITY CURE or THE FOREVER SONG - whichever book of the series you might be missing!

There are also 2 grand prizes:

• 1 winner will get a complete set of Julie Kagawa’s books, including The Iron Fey Saga and The Blood of Eden Saga!

• 1 winner will get a $100 gift card from either iTunes, Amazon or Barnes & Noble!

Please enter via the Rafflecopter form. Giveaway is open to US/Canada and ends May 2nd.
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Don't forget to check out the other posts on the tour! OR go to the Tour page.
Tour Schedule:

Tuesday, April 8th - fiktshun
Wednesday, April 9th - The Page Turners
Thursday, April 10st - Books and Things
Friday, April 11th - Ticket To Anywhere
Monday, April 14th - Two Chicks on Books
Tuesday, April 15th - Parajunkee
Wednesday, April 16th - Refracted Light Reviews
Thursday, April 17st - Bewitched Bookworms
Friday, April 18th - Mundie Moms
Monday, April 21th - A Book Obsession
Tuesday, April 22nd - The Book Cellar
Wednesday, April 23th - Supernatural Snark
Thursday, April 24st - The Busy Bibliophile
Friday, April 25th - Tyngas Reviews
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68 comments:

  1. elinApril 10, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    I'm dying to read The Forever Song! BUT I'm sad that this series is ending.

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  2. Felicity Grace TerryApril 10, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Ooh, how intriguing. I can well understand your desire to skim through this one in order to get your answer.

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  3. MaidenveilApril 10, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    Bittersweet to finally have its ending but at the same time excited!

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  4. KeertanaApril 10, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    I'm glad to see you enjoyed this series conclusion, Melissa! Kagawa's novels don't work out too well for me, so I never wound up continuing this series, but I'm glad to see that readers were satisfied. Lovely review, dear!

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  5. BrittApril 10, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    I love all mrs kagawas work so I could never be disappointed.

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  6. Mary @ BookSwarmApril 10, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    I definitely enjoyed this story though I didn't love it as much as the first one or even the second. A solid ending. I got tired of all the running and chasing, however.

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  7. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    I'm going to start this series any day now, LOL. I have books 1 and 2 sitting on a shelf, waiting for book 3 to arrive. Then I will binge ;)

    Jessica @ Rabid Reads

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  8. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    I love Julie's writing! Can't wait to read it!

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  9. JennyApril 10, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    YAY!!!! Glad you enjoyed this one Melissa! I'm a super impatient reader, so I completely understand the desire to skim just to find out what happens and have all my questions answered:) Thanks so much for being on the tour!

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  10. BlodeueddApril 10, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Ohh pooh, not for me :/

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  11. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    This is a new to me series. They sound awesome. Thank you for the chance .

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  12. mod2011April 10, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Just a few days left. I have been waiting since May 2013 for this book ! Julie wrote the best last word EVER !

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  13. ElizabethApril 10, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I am so excited to read this last novel. I want to know what happens with Alison and Zeke!

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  14. DeeApril 10, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Very excited to see how this one ends. Julie is an excellent writer!

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  15. Rummanah AasiApril 10, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    This series and I did not get along. I was bored in book 1 and didn't bother picking up the rest of it. I'm glad you enjoyed though!

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  16. Raquel GabrielleApril 10, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Ive been wanting to start this series

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  17. Raquel GabrielleApril 10, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Ive been wanting to start this series

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  18. EllieApril 10, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Aah I can't Wait to finally be able to know how everything ends! I've only heard good reviews so I'm REALLY excited!

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  19. VivienApril 10, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I'm so nervous but I cannot wait!!

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  20. WhitneyApril 10, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I am so nervous to read this book! I never know what to expect with Julie Kagawa's books, other than tears of course.

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  21. KarenApril 10, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    After so many horrible series ending lately, it's so good to hear people enjoying this one. I haven't' started the series yet because I'm afraid to start anything now.

    I do have it though so now I can dive in!

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  22. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Now I'm dying to read The Forever Song, I can't wait

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  23. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Super excited to read the conclusion. EEEP!

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  24. evyroussApril 10, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Sometimes these books come out early in my town, so I hope it does this time. It did for the Eternity Cure!

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  25. CandaceApril 10, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I'm so scared to read this! But so anxious! I read a review where they were super disappointed so I'm even more scared. But I HAVE to find out what happens!

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  26. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Ha! This explains why I've seen seeing Julie Kagawa e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e! This book is on tour. Ya know, I think you're the first blog that's actually used the banner... or maybe I'm just slow. *shrugs* Thanks for the chance!

    Carmel @ Rabid Reads

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  27. brandileigh2003April 10, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I was pleased at how this one played out too.

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  28. VictoriaApril 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I really don't want it to end but all things must eventually come to a conclusion. Can't wait to see how it turns out :).

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I haven't read the Immortal Rules series but I love Julie Kagawa Iron Fey series!! :)

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  30. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I haven't read the Immortal Rules series but I love Julie Kagawa Iron Fey series!! :)

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  31. RhiannaApril 10, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    I just realized that if I read this then I'll be free to catch up on the Iron Fey... so suddenly I'm a little less sad. lol

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  32. Danella QwertyApril 10, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    I'm terrified for the last book and at the same time super excited. I can't believe it's ending. I don't know how to describe how I feel towards the ending

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  33. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerApril 10, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    hahaha.. I loved this one too Melissa and Jackal rocks!!

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  34. *Lyn*April 10, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    I can't wait for The Forever Song to come out!! :D Though I really hope no one dies :/

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  35. Denisa PatronApril 10, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I'm really excited, I can't wait to get my hands on the book! :)

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  36. JennyApril 10, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    So excited and sad at the same time. I want the book to be out but its ending after the 3rd book

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  37. lindalouApril 10, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    I love Julie's Fey books... haven't read these yet but I'm not scared. :-)))

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  38. Stephanie T.April 10, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    The ending of a series is really bittersweet. You're sad to part with the characters, but you also can't wait to continue the path the characters choose.

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  39. erinApril 10, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    I'm just getting started so I'm not as sorry about the last book as everyone else :) Thanks for sharing!

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  40. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I definitely agree on a novella featuring Jackal! maybe even a post Dawn of Eden but pre-BoE novella centered around Kanin~ :3

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  41. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    I'm actually new to the series, so I'm just generally looking forward to starting it! :-)

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  42. MellianeApril 10, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    ah I agree with you, it was a really nice book and I'l like you not a great fan of last book, but I'm happy with this one.

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  43. BURIED IN BOOKSApril 10, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Well you just didn't give a darn thing away did you?? I can't tell a thing from your review!! Except there are some twists which I am definitely looking forward to!! I can't wait. I hate endings, hated when the Iron Fey ended, or rather Meghan, Ash, Puck series ended but I really need the end of this one. I need to see if the world gets saved.

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  44. KaiApril 11, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    I'm excited that the last book is out and at the same time I'm sad that the series is going to end. I want to know how the story ends more than I want the series to continue. I need my HEA.

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  45. Sara-You, Me and AnthropologieApril 11, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Sad and excited!

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  46. BeverlyApril 11, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Can't wait - but then it will be over:0(

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  47. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    She sounds like an amazing author. Cannot believe I have not read her yet :(

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  48. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I'm glad they're all out so I can read them back to back!

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  49. AnonymousApril 12, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Haha silly rabid :D I am starting this now and I can't wait. I'm glad you enjoyed it overall but I'm so nervous! I love Jackal and would definitely not object to novellas about him. :-) Wonderful review!

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  50. Tabitha (Pabkins)April 14, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Now the suspense is killing me but I refuse to buy it until after I get back from BEA next month on the off chance it shows up as one of the books. Glad to see it had a strong ending who knows maybe I'll be devouring it on the planeride home *crosses fingers*

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  51. UnknownApril 14, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Great review! I've only read the first book, but it looks like everyone loved the conclusion to the trilogy so I'm really looking forward to it! I'll make sure that I have both The Eternity Cure and The Forever Song so I don't have to deal with the cliffhanger. Thanks for the warning! :)

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  52. Tabitha (Pabkins)April 15, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I still love the fishes that are soooo delicious...

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  53. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)April 15, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Oh wow Melissa! I've got to find time to get this series started. :)

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  54. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    I can't wait to read the Forever Song and Talon.

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  55. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    I cannot wait to finish this series! Super excited!

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  56. SayomayApril 17, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I still need to read the 1st book! :)
    Mary G Loki

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  57. RoseApril 18, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I still haven't read this series, but I've heard really good things about it. Thanks for the chance!

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  58. Valia LindApril 18, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    This is such a good series! I'm sad its over!! Cant wait to read book 3!

    http://valialind.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-2-questions-answered.html

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  59. ShellApril 20, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Definitely excited! XD

    I get to marathon the entire series now! Yay!

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  60. becca roseApril 20, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    I love your books Julie!!!!

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  61. ChiKittieApril 24, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    I am super excited about reading The Forever Song! Book 1 and 2 were AMAZING! I hope the ending is a happy one.

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  62. The Cover ContessaApril 25, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Loved this trilogy. Was so happy to get an eARC. Really can't wait to have a copy of The Forever Song!

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  63. Celine: Crushed By BooksApril 26, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    SO EXCITED!! That last book's ending was horrible and great. It was horrible because that cliff hanger, but great because now I'm super excited for The Forever Song!

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  64. UnknownApril 26, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I've only read her IRON FEY series, but I am verrrrry excited to read the Blood of Eden series, too. Can I win all of them? :P

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  65. Becca F (ReadingTeen)April 28, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    I'm so sad to see this series come to an end, but SUPER EXCITED TO READ IT!!!! :)

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  66. Ash36April 30, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    Endings are always sad because you have to say goodbye to your favorite characters

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  67. Clever GirlApril 30, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Sad, excited, scared, I'm all of the things! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Ann S

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  68. Emma A.April 30, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    I haven't read them, but I am looking forward to reading them!

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