War of the Fae: Book 4, New World Order

So here we are at the last book of the series. There's a whole lot to like in this book. We have great new characters like Gorm the buggane and the succubus twins. There's hilariously inappropriate inner dialog from Jayne in the form of demon wieners. We have a boat load of action, heroic deeds, unforeseen tragic twists, and a surprise ending. However I wish I could give out half stars since this is juuuuust a smidge less awesome than the rest of the series. I felt the ending was a tad contrived. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, but I had a hard time reconciling where Ben and Jayne are at the start of the book with where they end up. That said I'm looking forward to reading more about these characters in Clash of the Otherworlds.

**This Review Contains Some Spoilers**

In this fourth, and I believe final, book in the War of the Fae series, we are reunited with all of our favorite friends from the previous three novels in this epic story. Picking up where things left off in Darkness & Light, Elle Casey gives us more of this wonderfully crafted fantasy. Don't despair that the story is about to come to an end, however, there is plenty more of Jayne Sparks Blackthorn and her friends in the Clash of the Otherworlds saga, which immediately picks up where the War of the Fae series leaves off. But before we get there, we are taken on yet another amazing ride courtesy of Casey.

We begin with beloved character Jayne's attempt to recover from a shocking battle with the the Dark Fae, who launched an attack on the Light Fae compound. Jayne's inability to control her elemental powers of Earth and Water has left her in the dark, quite literally, and she must depend upon her friends to help her find her way. Her friend Becky, a Water Sprite, is missing. Her protector Chase is still seemingly aligned with the enemy, and now there is evidence that things back in the human world are not well.

Jayne and her best friend Tony, who is now a changeling as well, find some disturbing messages coming from home, and must decide how to deal with this threat to their families back home in Florida. With war on the horizon, there is risk in any decision, and Jayne can sense that there is something very wrong with these calls to return home.

Jayne also is battling with her own heart, finally realizing that she has very strong feelings for one person in particular, and the one person she might have no chance at a future with. We finally see the softer side of Jayne, the tough facade eroded to reveal a girl very much trying to find her place in the world and someone to love.

There is just too much greatness in this novel for me to spoil with hints in this post. If you have been following my previous reviews, you will know that there is so much going on, I couldn't possibly give away all of it. But this time, I want you to discover it all on your own. This fourth and final novel in the War of the Fae series is endlessly satisfying, but will leave you with the most shocking turn of events imaginable. It is heartrendingly good reading, and you will find yourself teary eyed when all is said and done.

While I have always felt these books are most appropriate for Young Adults and Adult readers, I want to stress that they are as much accessible to male readers and to female readers. These are not even remotely like some Paranormal Young Adult novels with a female protagonist that seem to revolve around love and heart break, these books are about action, war, friendship, and finding out who you are truly meant to be. There is cussing, and some romance, but it is all very PG and not at all the center of the story, so don't hesitate to grab up this series as the perfect gift for your Teen or Young Adult readers.

Bottom Line: If you have been reading the previous books in the War of the Fae series, or plan too, you can be confident that this novel is as good if not better than its predecessors. Elle Casey's writing is almost impossible to put down, and satisfies the reader endlessly. You will be happy to know that this story, while culminating in this fourth novel in the War of the Fae series, is thankfully continued in the next series of books by Elle Casey, Clash of the Otherworlds.

This is not the end of your average series. It's the end of a beautiful, epic journey that continues on in the Clash of the Otherworlds series (also worth the price!). Elle has created a rich and dramatic world that will reach out and bring you in to join your favorite characters again and again. The best part is that none of them are perfect. They are flawed and real and loveable. They make mistakes and learn from them before moving on. It brings a reality that a lot of books lack at times. You will laugh and love and carry these people with you for the rest of your days.

I always go into reading the last book of a series I love trying to make it last and savor it. I didn't succeed! It's impossible to be patient when the author has you on the edge of your seat, dying to know what happens next! I love all the characters, especially Jayne & Tim! If you want to feel like you're really immersed in a world that seems so real when you're reading, read Elle's books - any of them! The good news for this series is, the story doesn't end here... check out Clash of the Otherworlds!

Elle Casey brings you into her books and puts you right there. You get to know her characters and come to love them and want more from each one. Her books are easy to read and go fast, because you can't put them down. She is a great author and I recommend all of her books. You can't just read one :)