The Beyond by Chloe Neill – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Description:
It’s been a year since the Veil between the human world and the world Beyond was torn apart, and war began again. Sensitive Claire Connolly and bounty hunter Liam Quinn have been helping their human and paranormal allies fight back against the ravaging invaders and save what’s left of New Orleans.

But a new enemy has arisen, more powerful than any they’ve seen before, and even Devil’s Isle cannot hold her. . .

When Claire learns of a new magical weapon–one built by paranormals themselves -she knows it could turn the tide of war. But to reach it, she and Liam will have to cross into the Beyond itself. In a world full of hostile magic and dangerous foes, she’ll have to channel the powers she once kept hidden in order to survive. New Orleans hangs in the balance, and the storm is growing closer . . .

 

 

Review:

The Beyond by Chloe Neill is the 4^th book in her Devil’s Isle series. For a brief refresher:  The story takes place in a war ravished New Orleans, where paranormals or those with magic and humans are still plagued by war, though it’s been a year since the Veil between the human world and the world Beyond was torn apart. Our heroine, Claire Connolly (a sensitive) and our hero, Liam Quinn have been helping their human and paranormal allies fight back against the invaders and save New Orleans.

Liam returns to Claire and New Orleans, all though he is still coming to terms with trying to control the magic that is now part of him. When a powerful vengeful Seelie (Fae) escapes after an attack on Devil’s Isle, all hell will break loose, as the Seelies are determined to destroy New Orleans, including all paranormals and humans.  Claire, Liam, Gavin, Malachi, Rachel and friends are unable to stop the destruction by the Seelies, but a clue about a possible magical weapon, which strips magic, sends the group to the Beyond where part of the weapon is hidden. 

The Beyond (Elysium) is forbidden land on the other side of the Veil (separating Earth and Elysium), run by the Consularis, who have always refused to help the other side in the war.  When they see for themselves how peaceful, perfect and beautiful things are at the Elysium, they begin to learn about how the Consularis forces those who are possible dissenters and compel them to be totally subservient. 

Malachi a former member of the Consularis is not impressed how they are living, sees why many of those dissenters left Elysium to enter the Veil years before.  Malachi tries to reason with them to loan the piece of weapon they need to no avail. Will they find a way to get the part before leaving the Beyond and get back in time to New Orleans? 

What follows is an exciting fast-paced adventure, both in New Orleans trying to fight against the powerful Seelies, as well as being able to enter and escape the Beyond.  I loved that Claire and Liam have become the couple we have been rooting for. I loved Claire, who was a great heroine; strong, loyal, fearless, caring and how more powerful she became. I also love the secondary characters in this series, such as Tadji, Gunnar, Malachi, Moses and Rachel. 

The Beyond was a wonderful story, with a great romance, fabulous characters, and filled with magic and excitement.   I understand that with things tying up nicely at the end, this is the end of this series.  If you enjoy fantasy in an apocalyptic world, you should read this series and start with the first book, The Veil.  

Reviewed by Barb

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