The Force of Wind

The Elemental Series

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Book Synopsis

How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

^{What would you sacrifice to kill the one you hate?}

Join Giovanni Vecchio and Beatrice De Novo as they travel to a hidden island on the far edge of China and seek the help of an ancient immortal court. Can they weave their way through the tangled web of centuries-old alliances and ruthless feuds to find what they’ve been looking for? Friends will be revealed, enemies will find them and a dangerous secret will come to light.

The Force of Wind is the third book in the four-part Elemental Mysteries series. It is a paranormal mystery/romance for adult readers.

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The Hook

As I prepare to dive into "The Force of Wind" by Elizabeth Hunter, I have to admit that I'm not too sure if I'm going to like this book, considering how Beatrice has been acting in the last two installments. Her character development has been quite frustrating to watch. First of all, the girl needs to get over the fact that Giovanni left her alone for five years so that she could try to grow up a little bit. I find her constant references to this and her hatred towards him, despite his numerous apologies, mundane and repetitive. She needs to get over herself and move on.

Giovanni made a mistake, and he realizes that. He apologized profusely, and its high time Beatrice moved past it. Enough said. Now, let's talk about Giovanni, the dashing debonair. He needs to apologize once more, just to set the stage for Beatrice to finally get over him, leaving her. His character is interesting, but his past actions need to be addressed and put to rest for the story to progress meaningfully.

On a brighter note, I love that Giovanni has adopted Ben. I seriously think Ben is going to be my favorite character in this whole book. He brings a sense of joy and laughter that is sorely missing from the other characters. I hope Elizabeth builds on his character more, adding depth and light-hearted moments to balance out the drama.

But enough talk. Despite my reservations, I'm ready to dive into "The Force of Wind" and see where the story takes us. Here's to hoping for some positive character development and an engaging read.

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Book Review

By Blogger:

Dee Szuba

I must admit, "The Force of Wind" by Elizabeth Hunter wasn't as bad as I initially thought. I'm glad I stuck with the series because this one was probably one of the better ones I've read so far. Beatrice finally stops incessantly blaming Giovanni for leaving her, and her overall character development significantly improves. Seeing her grow and mature was refreshing, moving past the repetitive complaints and focusing on her own growth.

However, let's talk about Giovanni. In this book, my opinion of him took a nosedive. He goes from being this perfect, understanding guy to being quite an asshole. For instance, despite Beatrice constantly telling Giovanni that she's ready to be turned into a vampire, he keeps insisting that she's not ready, that she's too immature, or that she doesn't know what she's getting into. His refusal to let her go through the change felt overly controlling and dismissive of her feelings and readiness.

This brings me to another point: this book skates very close to the Twilight series again. Part of me felt like I was rereading parts of Twilight, especially when Giovanni refused to give his blessing for Beatrice to be turned into a vampire, much like Edward refused to change Bella. The similarities were hard to ignore and sometimes made the story feel less original.

Overall, despite these issues, the book as a whole was a good read. It felt like a milder version of Twilight but with enough unique elements to keep me engaged. Let's see how the next book, "A Fall of Water," turns out. I'll see you in the next one!

Book Spoilers

Disclaimer: This section might contain Spoilers about the book because, as we read the books we try to provide readers with information that might catch them off guard and/or trigger them to in one way or another. This is the main reason for this blog was created.

As I progress through "The Force of Wind" by Elizabeth Hunter, I want to take a moment to warn readers about some potentially triggering content at the end of Chapter 4. This part of the story delves into some intense character development events that might be unsettling for some individuals.

During a Tai Chi practice session between Beatrice and Tenzin, Tenzin opens up about her past before and after she was turned into a vampire. As they continue their Tai Chi, Tenzin reveals a profoundly traumatic part of her history. After she was turned, she became a plaything for her master's sons. This part of the story infers that she might have been raped, abused, or tortured, which can be particularly triggering for readers sensitive to these themes.

Additionally, just before Tenzin is turned into a vampire, she is forced to abandon her child. The mention of child abandonment adds another layer of emotional intensity to this chapter. These revelations are significant to the development of Tenzin's character, but they also touch on some very dark and painful experiences.

I wanted to ensure that readers are aware of these elements before diving into Chapter 4. If these topics are particularly upsetting, approach this chapter cautiously or skip over it. Your mental well-being is essential, so please take care while reading.

Spoiler Alert:

I am convinced that Beatrice's father dies in "The Force of Wind." I mean, seriously, you couldn't give him a whole book to spend time with his daughter; you had to kill him off just as they were starting to get to know each other? I was so disappointed when Beatrice's father was killed at the end of the book. It felt like such a missed opportunity for further character development and for Beatrice to explore her relationship with her father.

On a positive note, the twist of Stephen, Beatrice's father, and Tenzin being mates added a nice layer to the story. It brought more depth to Stephen's character before he was killed off and added more complexity to Tenzin's character. Their unexpected connection enriched the narrative, making Stephen's death even more impactful.

I really hope Stephen's death doesn't officially remove Tenzin from the story because I actually kind of like her. She has an intriguing background and brings a unique perspective to the plot. Losing her would be another blow to the series.

So, what do you think? Do you believe Beatrice should have had more time with her father or was the author's decision to kill him off at this point a smart move? Let us know your thoughts by replying to the blog. I'm curious if others feel as strongly about this as I do.

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