The Scarlet Deep

Good But Not Great

I have totally enjoyed the Elemental Mysteries and Elemental World books and have waited patiently for this installment to arrive at Audible. Overall, and especially if I consider it on its own, it is a good book. The plot moves quickly, the characters are well developed and the final outcome wasn't obvious. Dina Pearlman did a great job as she always does.

However, there was not as strong a sense of connection with the characters in this book. I felt this way partly because I've grown to love reading about Gio and Bea, their tumultuous relationship and their extended family. And while this book included some of those extended family members, it didn't feel connected to the books that came before it.

Anne seemed too cerebral and reserved to believe she had once been part of a passionate love affair and to believe she had the ability to engender that passion from another person. And Murphy, while interesting, seemed tame and rather middle-manager-ish for me.

That said, I still enjoyed the book, was happy for a chance to revisit the remarkable world Ms. Hunter has created. I hope the rest of the existing books and novellas in this series are picked up by Audible. I will read them all.

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Scarlet Deep

Once again, Ms. Hunter has done an excellent job tying this story with the rest of the series! Just outstanding!!

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Captivating!!!!

Once you start this series you cannot let go!! I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!

PERFECT!!!

Where does The Scarlet Deep rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Well, this book is among the best books I listening (or read) ths year. I think I'm a little suspect , because I love this series from Elizabeth Hunter.

What other book might you compare The Scarlet Deep to and why?

I don't know... is difficult to compare stories.

What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dina Pearlman met the right tone, the right way to narrate this story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book, because it's very, very good, with the right balance of mistery, action, love and intrigue.

The Scarlet Deep

Elizabeth Hunter hits a home run again with this action packed paranormal romance novel. Excellent character, plot, & storyline development! This book can be read as a standalone novel or as part of the series. Patrick & Anne's story is explosive, dysfunctional, & passionate. Additional characters from the Elemental World are in this book.

You can always rely on ELizabeth Hunter

If you haven't read /listened to the other books in her different series's then do so! She ties them in with The Scarlet Deep. They are all excellent books, passionate and they are hard to put down.