Horde

By: Ann Aguirre

Narrated by: Emily Bauer

Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

The epic conclusion to Ann Aguirre's USA Today best-selling trilogy.

The horde is coming. Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they're not going away. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born.

She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn't run. With her knives in hand and her companions at her side, she will not falter, whether fighting for her life or Fade's love.

Ahead, the battle of a lifetime awaits. Freaks are everywhere, attacking settlements, setting up scouts, perimeters, and patrols. There hasn't been a war like this in centuries, and humans have forgotten how to stand and fight. Unless Deuce can lead them. This time, however, more than the fate of a single enclave or outpost hangs in the balance. This time, Deuce carries the banner for the survival of all humanity.

©2013 Ann Aguirre (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

wow..

I was amazingly pleased with this series. I absolutely love it when a story surprises me and this one definitely did. Emily Bauer did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life and I feel that Ann Aguirre did a superb job writing the series as a whole. I listened to the first two books, Enclave and Outpost on the library app, but purchased Horde because I couldn't wait to hear the rest of the story. These books are quite popular on the library app and I was on the hold list waiting for the last one. however, now I am probably going to purchase the first two books so that I can listen to them again and whenever I want.
The books may be meant for young adults, but don't let that throw you. The story is sound and engaging. You also aren't left wondering at the end or with a bunch of open ends. If you enjoy post apocalyptic stories, then I encourage you to check this series out.

Great ending!

Action packed with challenging moments and a sweet romance. Finally, an ending that didn’t leave me feeling empty, sad, or asking questions. Brilliantly wrapped up! Enjoyed this series very much.

it takes more courage to heal the world's hurts

I love this series !!!!! I have read it several times and love it more each time.

Fitting Conclusion to the Series

What did you love best about Horde?

I like that Horde, the third and final book in the Razorland trilogy, ended properly! There were no loose ends (like the Delirium trilogy), no sudden or unpleasant surprises (like the Divergent trilogy), and no wishy-washy finales (like Sookie Stackhouse). That is not to say that there weren't any twists or surprises, but everything wrapped up nicely, without seeming false or colour-by-numbers.

Honestly, this wasn't my favourite YA series, but I did enjoy it and fans of Enclave and Outpost will absolutely LOVE it. Ann Aguirre did a great job of wrapping everything up in a satisfying way, and the epilogue was a nice touch.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Satisfaction!

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

Emily Bauer brings a good balance of naïveté and toughness to Deuce's character.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but that's just me, personally. As I said earlier, this wasn't my favourite series and I wasn't as in to it as I have been with other series. That doesn't mean it wasn't a good listen or a good book. Fans of the series will love Horde. I enjoyed it too.

Any additional comments?

I have been listening to this series with my pre-teen daughter and, though it's been a bit gory in spots and there have been sexual references that went over my daughter's head, I haven't really had to censor much. Horde DEFINITELY has some step-above-PG13 moments, so parents take note. It's still pretty tame compared to a lot of what is out there, but the romance factor is ramped up quite a bit compared to the other two books.

A Fantastic 3rd Final Book!!!

What did you love best about Horde?

I loved that it was as good as the first 2 books. Everything about it was excellent!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously my favorite character is Deuce. She is the strongest female character out of any book or movie I have ever seen. I give this credit to the author. I hate when female authors make their main female character dumb and have a tendency for getting themselves in trouble every 5 minutes. This character was strong, smart, and full of courage.

Have you listened to any of Emily Bauer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She was one of the best narrators!

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

This book made me smile, laugh, & feel sad at times.

Any additional comments?

I can only hope that Ann Aguirre continues writing books that take place in the same world. Obviously these character and their stories are done. But I can only hope that she can find a parallel story/characters for the same world of imagination. If not, than I hope all of her books are just as exciting!

best ending, finally!!

What made the experience of listening to Horde the most enjoyable?

The story line

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really loved Stalker. His character remained consistent through the entire series. Plus the growth from wolf to man was interesting to observe.

What about Emily Bauer’s performance did you like?

She performed the female voices very well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I loved it when Mama Oaks gave Deuce her last name.

Love this series!

Such a great end to a great story. She’s a few tears both from joy and sadness as this story concluded. When authors can have me in the grocery store shedding tears while buying juice they get 5 stars from me. The narrator isn’t my favorite but she still did this story justice.

Fantastic Finally

I have reread this multiple times and I always find a new detail that I never realized before. The narration is wonderful and it is a great ending to the series.

GREAT best one yet!

OMG I absolutely loved this last (sadly) chapter in Deuce's adventure. The story picked up with just as much action as it left off with. I love how the author has invented the "freaks" (humans mutated from biological weapons, testing and evolution). Deuce & Fade are a great believable couple. I'm in my 40's and I enjoyed this"young adult" couple.

Ok, Salvation is surrounded & attacked, Deuce creates her own army/resistance, there are unexpected allies and finally Deuce has a family and a real home. She and Fade and her new found family live happily ever after (some are not so lucky) in a place they can finally call home...........and safe!

Get it you won't regret it. I really hate that the series has ended. .

Good ending. Very satisfying

If you have enjoyed the narrator, then you will enjoy this one. It remained consistent. In this final book, the author gave us answers to questions that kept popping up during this journey. She gave us hope, and entertained us as Deuce stood up as the leader she was borned to be. Deuce Oates accepted her family, her love and her destiny and did what so many other settlements were afraid to do.

Stand up and fight back. Take that freak mutties! Some loses were really felt, but the victory was sweet. Great ending to the trilogy