Harley Merlin 9: Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact

By: Bella Forrest

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's Summary

Without magic, Harley knows the odds of defeating Katherine are stacked against them. Yet a sliver of hope survives in the pages of her parents’ Grimoire. The final, mind-boggling spell entails making a deal with a Child of Chaos. But what must be offered in return?

Finch wants to be the one who ends Katherine. Mother Dearest brought him into the world, and he wants to take her out. He will give anything for that chance - even his life.

Meanwhile, Katherine needs Harley’s body, or her carefully crafted façade will crumble. And she can’t let that happen, not when she’s so close to becoming a goddess walking the Earth.

Unbeknownst to them all, Chaos still has surprises in store - ones that not even Eris herself could predict - in a showdown of epic proportions.

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©2019 Bella Forrest (P)2019 Bella Forrest

Dragged out way too long...

The series started out strong, but it just dragged on way too long, it. And it really affected the story and how you felt about the characters. I love Amanda Ronconi's narration, but even she couldn't save some sections for me. I actually skipped a couple of chapters.

these books should have ended three books ago

I really struggled to finish this series. it started off so strong but then the last 3 books just felt like they literally only made them to make more money, and not because they were actually needed. Especially this last book!

Spoiler Alert: the entire series ends about half way through this book and the rest of it is them closing the story which could have been done in one chapter. The only reason I continued was because I hate stopping in the middle of a series but the long speeches they were having throughout this book for no reason were painful and I wish I could have skipped through them as a whole.

Character monologues got way to long

Character monologues got to be way to long and boring dragging on and on the author could have found a more interesting way of revealing plot twists and tying everything up and bringing it together, I also think the author started Wade out as a strong character in the beginning of this series and basically turned him into mush by the end. He needs to strong to be Harley’s equal and the witty banter between them needs to return.

Was happy I stuck it out

series ended so well. it took a book or two before I really settled in but then I couldn't get enough. I was both sad and happy. the perfect finish for a reader. now I have to by the "spinoff" series because I'm not ready to leave these characters.

Done

This was really the last straw for me with this series. Katherine could easily have been ended in the previous book, and when she was in this one, there was an obviously place to end the book but it just. kept. going. I'm mildly curious about the next steps for Harley, but the next book is from Finch's point of view, which has less appeal, not least of which because Finch got way less interesting as the series went on, no longer snarky but sappy and all sunshine. Speaking of which, the huge, soppy, everyone is crying and hanging on each other before the big fight because they might die scene was disgustingly melodramatic and hackneyed. Even Finch was sobbing? You see my point. And while I had somewhat liked the narrator at first, she's terrible, and I mean terrible at male voices, and she completely lost the vaguely unique voice she used for Finch and others became indistinguishable from each other. She can do some accents but not others.

loved the ending

It is hard to write this without ruining the book for others, just know you will not be disappointed!

Loved it

This was much better than the last book. I loved the storyline and the surprise at the end.

A must listen to series!!

ugh so sad Harleys adventure is over! I LOVED this series and is one I will buy physical books to have forever. thank you Bella and the narrator for creating a world I got completely sucked into and couldnt get enough of. cant wait to see what happens to Finch!!

Awe book!

This has been one of the most amazing books so far in chapter nine. It has had action,drama & the most interesting books so far!

Love this series!!!!

I love listening to this series and this was an awesome finale to Harley Merlin’s story. I loved every minute of listening to it. And I cannot wait to start reading Finch’s story. I love listening to Amanda Ronconi, she does a terrific job. I definitely recommend listening to this series.

Fantastic plot but ENDLESS REPs OF SOUL SEARCHING

Imaginative and satifyingly complex plot but sooooooooo much repetition of soul searching by all main characters! I paraphrase 'Oh woe is me this is so dangerous - I might die - my friends might die - but I have to do it anyway!!!' AND repeat ad infinitum!!!!! If I had a more ungenorous soul I might suggest that it is blatant padding. Sorry, but you are so much better than this!!!

Enjoyed the series.

I enjoyed the series. I did think the series went on a bit until the last book and then it all made sense.

As gripping as Game of Thrones

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series of books. Totally grabbed me from the very beginning, worked my way through all 9 in a row. Highly recommend for anyone that is looking for something between Harry Potter and Game of Thrones; thrilling and full of magic but minus the sex and incest. Pitched for "young adults" but I'm in my 30s and have loved them!
Amanda Ronconi's narration is flawless. She has a different voice and accent for each character which she performs with excellence every time.
All-round amesome.

I've listened to the entire series since July!

I'm nearly 40 but I loved these books. A bit like Harry Potter for grown ups. Finch is my fave character and in the end in my opinion, makes the main character appear dull. It's humorous on parts, touching in others and just generally quite enthralling.

Love it

Great end to Harleys adventure. Miss it already, hope they release the Finch Merlin books really soon!!!