Magic on the Storm (Allie Beckstrom Series #4)

The Most Intense Book in the Series!

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I looked forward to the forth book in this series. I love the characters and the writing style of Devon Monk. This book however was really disappointing. The story went nowhere, I was halfway through the book and wondering when it was going to get going. Basically nothing happens in this book, she introduces a lot of new characters and keeps rehashing stuff from the previous books and then after a really dragged out fighting scene it ends in a 'cliff hanger'. Not every writer can keep a series going I don't know if Miss Monk was pressured to put out something by the publishers but this one should never have been printed.

I loved this book

Number four in the Allie Beckstrom Chronicles - what's not to love? We have a continuation of Zavion and Allie's relationship (thankfully not too mushy), continued friendships with one of my favorite new characters Shamus.\, and the gargoyle Stone remains in the story. I love the gargoyle - I enjoy his quirks and all the little things that Devon Monk describes him doing. He (She?) is a great addition to the series. Almost makes me wish I had my own magical gargoyle. And Stone is very protective of Allie.

Big things happen in the fourth book - Not only does Allie and the Authority have to prepare for and deal with a magical storm (full of wild magic), there is a huge faction rift (between the magic users) that Allie is learning about while she's dealing with still hosting her father's spirit in her brain. Devon inserts just the right amount of squickiness into that story line - it would be so weird feeling your dad's emotions and lust in your own head. Very disconcerting. The continued subplots (the Hounds, dad in the head, pregnant stepmommy, Zayvion, the Authority's division in the ranks) as well as some hints of Allie's past, and the dialogue between the characters (especially Shamus and Zayvion, and Shamus and Allie) are all wonderful parts of great book. Once in a while I read something in the book, that makes me wonder if we're going to find out the Zayvion has really know Allie for a lot longer than she thinks. Sometimes there's a look described between other characters when they're discussing the memory loss, or something in the narrative that just makes me wonder.

The cliffhanger ending - Devon Monk is excellent at using this. Definitely have a lot to look forward to in the next book - which, thank goodness, is coming out in November of 2010. That's one of the books that I'm not having any doubts about buying.

Great Book!

Devon Monk's fourth Allie Beckstrom book is action-packed and intense. I would definitely recommend reading the series in order, tho - the books are very absorbing, but not designed to be stand-alone. The characters are very strong, and very easy to relate to. A great read!

Best One Yet!

Allie Beckstrom is back with some familiar faces in the most exciting book of the series. Allie, Zay, Shame and friends work together as a magical storm threatens on the horizon.
Monk's action packed style, fascinating world building, and suspenseful storyline make this book a real page turner--extra hard to put down. I was thrilled to be back in Allie's world, along for the ride as she races against the clock to save her city, her friends and herself.
I especially enjoyed seeing her secondary characters get extra attention this time around. With an ending that leaves you wanting more, I'm going to have a hard time waiting for the next one in this series.

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