{my thoughts} - I enjoyed reading these last few books as much as the previous six. I am sad to say that this does not wrap up the series and that there is still an unpublished book floating in limbo. In my opinion this series could end here and just let the reader’s minds decide on their own what takes place. Seeing as that has been the case simply since Witchlight has been published. I don’t see the point in waiting for the new book to come out since the date keeps changing. I cannot compare Smith to Pike based on the fact that when Pike says a new book will be released it is actually released and when looking at Smith that does not appear to be the case. I am not sure I would recommend reading the series to anyone based on the understanding that it isn’t finished and there is no telling if it will ever be completed. Don’t miss-understand me they are good books, but if you want closure – you’re not going to find it with this series.

Huntress

This book was an okay read. I almost regret picking this series up to read again. But it is pushing the storyline further. Some of the characters are nice and easy going where as others are jerks. But I suppose it is that way with every book. This book shows a lot of family drama – but honestly what family doesn’t have drama?

Black Dawn

This book had entertained me to the sense of I was wanting it to be over just so I didn’t have to pick the book back up again. This book was boring and again very difficult to read – I just couldn’t get into it and forced myself to finish it. I cannot stand when I have to do that because then I don’t really remember much about the book other then I had read it.

Witchlight

This book was nice. It moved the story line forward. I had new information. It had some nice confrontation parts and it wasn’t completely boring. Still I wasn’t completely into it either. I am not sure if I am going to read the conclusion of this series, although I know I will buy it to complete the set, I don’t know if I will read it. I don’t know if that makes sense. Anyways – if you like these books good for you – if not that’s okay to because I am on the group of do not like.

{reason for reading} - I had bought it at wal-mart for something new to read. ( )

I definitely liked all three stories. And I can't wait for the last story to be published. ( )

I liked it. Black Dawn is a lot darker than the other books from this series
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I loved this book and I am so glad there is still another book to come (Strange Fate). I'm very distressed I have to wait three years for it to come out though!! ( )

It’s been a while since I’ve read the other two collection books from this series. But it really doesn’t matter as while they all play their part in making the next story, it’s not relevant that I don’t really remember what happened in the [ast 6 books, that deters me from getting involved with this set.
From the moment I picked this book up and finally decide to read it, I was hooked and didn’t want to put it down. Starting from 7 with The Huntress it could’ve even been its own series entirely. A great urban fantasy right there. Then with Black Dawn, it just took it a little further bringing more of this world into the mixed, especially with its different setting. Finally, with A Circle Daybreak, it sort of mixes things up, making you think about things a little differently, especially with new characters coming into the mix, and things like ancient beings such as dragons. Circle Daybreak, I didn’t exactly know who the wild power was from the get-go like I did with the others, and it intrigued me even more. But once the wild power finally was revealed it was probably one of the best ways it could be done.

Pros of this book and the Author:
L.J. Smith has always had some of the best writing that I have read. She definitely knows how to get an audience intrigued, no matter how old the books get. Also with using Millenial, instead of using a date most will know when this takes place from when the books were originally written, but for present and future readers, it doesn’t make you think of the year in specific. Her worlds are so detailed, and the character build up is pretty immaculate. When I first tried reading the Vampire Diaries, I couldn’t seem to get into it, because I had already started watching the show and the characters were completely different in the show then they were in the book. However, after reading these I might give it another go at some point in time.
Con’s of this book and the Author:
Well, the only cons I have is that it would be great to have the last book in this series. I understand it had to be put on the back burner because of her hits like Vampire Diaries and Secret Circle. But it is due time for the ending of this series. My one complaint is that Ms. Smith can’t come up with a factual and legitimate timeline of the release (If there is actually going to be one) of this book. Or at least let the fan base and readers know, “Hey I’m sorry I will not be finishing this series, I apologize for keeping you hanging”. But in all honesty that’s exactly what’s going on, you read this, you get involved in it, and then boom dropped like a bad habit. It’s in poor taste in my opinion. So maybe hopefully one day we will actually see Strange Fate on Amazon, B&N and the like. ( )