House Immortal, Book 3
Synopsis: Matilda Case never thought of herself as a hero. But because she is galvanized—and nearly immortal in her stitched, endlessly healing body—she doesn’t have much of a choice. Even if she doesn’t want to save the world, she’s the only one capable of traveling in time to do so.
But her rescue attempt hasn’t gone as planned. She’s stuck in an alternate universe, and her world is in danger of disappearing. Worst of all, an unfathomably powerful man who can also travel through history doesn’t want her to put things to rights. He’s willing to wage bloody war to stop Matilda, unless she surrenders control of time to him.
Now, with the minutes ticking, Matilda must make impossible decisions, knowing that one wrong choice will destroy her—and any chance of saving everything she loves…
Review: I loved the first and second volume and I admit that I was very curious to read this third installment to find out what would happen. Yes, it must be said that the end of the previous volume left us in a rather untenable and original position and I was excited to find out what the author would introduce us once again. I confess I did not know or I could not remember that it was a trilogy series (but well that’s what I’ve concluded with this volume), but the conclusion is, in any case, very well done and I had a great time with the story and the characters. I know that it is always difficult to end a saga, but I think it was done perfectly!
So we find our heroine Matilda, immediately after the events of the second volume in an alternate world that she does not really know and where she will have to make her way slowly (something that is not so simple, it must be said). But while she hopes to have foiled the Slater’s plans, it turns out that he is also present and determined to do everything to become the most powerful man there too. Threatening again her friends and relatives, our heroine will have to rediscover the characters she knew, some in completely different roles but who nevertheless have the same nature, and it’s true that it was interesting to see how everything was done. In addition to that, we have at the beginning of each chapter, a passage from Welton Yellow’s diary, from the first world, telling us the adventures and obstacles that he must overcome there.
You had probably understood now, I had a wonderful time with the story. I was nervous with this alternate universe but everything is perfectly well managed and as always we find ourselves swept away by the story. The characters are fascinating and we are happy to see the change in their lives. It is a volume that we can read rather quickly and that is fun to follow over the chapters. Besides, I recommend the series if you do not know it yet, it is still very original and full of ideas.
Devon Monk never disappoints me and I am curious to see if this really is the last volume, her plans for the following series and what she intends to do because I’m always subjugated.
Tracy Terry
An endlessly healing body – sounds wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed this series. I have several friends who have read it and they all recommend it as a good read that I’d like.
Melliane
Yes it is a really good one, I love what Devon Monk does.
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
Devon Monk is another author I have yet to try Melliane! I feel like I say that way too often, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day sometimes. So glad to see that this third book got such a high rating from you and that this series is contining to go strong:)
Melliane
Oh yes you need to read her novels, they’re so good!
kindlemom1
This is new to me but it sounds fantastic!
Melliane
It definitely is!
LilyElement
I really need to read one of her books!!
Melliane
yes!!!
blodeuedd
And I still have her old series
Melliane
I loved them all!
Braine
5 feathers! That’s awesome!
I usually struggle with alternate universes too, but I mean it’s by DMonk! It’s almost a guarantee that it’ll be a fab installement right?
Melliane
yeah, she is never wrong, I should know that.
Ramona
Wow, so rare that you get to love every book in a series, even the very last one! Glad this one worked out so well for you – it does sound fantastic! Have a great weekend!
Melliane
yeah but she is really good at that
Melissa (Books and Things)
How have I never started this series? Love that the ending book is good and so that puts this in the must read part of my wishlist. Brilly review!
Melliane
yes I’m sure you’ll love it too!
Carole Rae
I have heard good things, but I think I shall skip it.
Melliane
we can’t love everything, right?
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
This is one of those series that is on my TBR, Melliane. I don’t know why I haven’t started reading it yet, as it’s in a genre I love, and with a female main character who is strong and well done.
Great review 🙂
Have a fantastic weekend and happy reading.
Melliane
yes it’s a wonderful series, you need to try mainly if you have them
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
Holy cow. How have I not tried her yet?!!
Melliane
lol that’s the big question, isn’t it?
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I wasn’t so sure about Devon Monk after reading the Broken Magic duology so I held off on this series, but now I really wished I had jumped on board when I had the chance. With each book, the reviews just get better!
Kirsty-Marie Jones
Glad the whole alternate universe was handled and done well, otherwise it probably would’ve ruined the series, so yay for that! Hate when a series ends, but glad you loved it! 😀