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Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter Series: Elemental Legacy #6
Published by Self-Published on December 6, 2022
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 205
Format: eARC
Source: Author, NetGalley
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It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path. A valuable seal has gone missing, and the artifact was a gift from an ancient vampire who just happens to be heading to Penglai for a long-overdue formal visit.
The Elders of Penglai may have asked Ben and Tenzin’s assistance to find the lost treasure, but that doesn’t mean that eight ancient vampires, their immortal children, and all the humans who serve them will suddenly become open books. Penglai Island is secret for a reason, and the heart of that reason may just reveal the motive behind the theft.
The Elemental Legacy series (Ben / Tenzin) builds upon the very beginning which is Elemental Mysteries (Original series)and then the Elemental World. (Expanded World) I would classify Elemental Mysteries and Elemental Legacy as urban fantasy as they deal with one couple primarily, whereas Elemental World is more paranormal romance with a different couple or character in each book. Pearl Sky follows Bone Scroll on this graphic.
You could read just Elemental Legacy but being an OCD reader, I would start with Mysteries, then World, then Legacy. If that’s too much, you could probably just do Mysteries, the Bronze Blade, and then Legacy, or possibly just Bronze Blade and then Legacy. But I would really just read them all as they are great!
I am thrilled to have another adventure of Ben & Tenzin. They are in Penglai for a celebration of a human servant turning 100 years old. I really enjoyed the contrast of Ben being a newer vampire and yet powerful, and his view of the humans in Penglai. Then we have Tenzin who is ancient and even more powerful, with knowledge of how things work in the world for vampires and humans, with the customs and hierarchies.
There is almost no crime because everyone follows the traditions and has respect for them. Also, I suspect any human criminals are quickly dead. Now with a priceless treasure stolen, Ben and Tenzin are asked to “find” it. They are “asked” but it’s not really a choice. Their investigation provides a deep view of the power structure, expected traditions and roles in the Penglai society. There is also a nice comparison of Ben’s views and Tenzin’s and how they work together utilizing their varied perspectives.
Ben and Tenzin uncover more things which don’t make sense, similarly to the theft. Then there is a murder. Things are only more tense, with the vampire elders impatient for resolution, but our couple figures everything out and works out a satisfying resolution. I love watching them work together and how they support each other and help the other avoid stepping too far out of the any society norms. Pearl Sky has a richly developed setting and the character development of the couple is priceless for fans.
About Elizabeth Hunter
Elizabeth Hunter is a contemporary fantasy and romance author. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Honors College and a former English teacher.
She currently lives in Central California with her husband, son, very ineffective canine assistants, and a pitifully empty fish tank.
ELIZABETH HUNTER is a ten-time USA Today and international best-selling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in both Central California and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.
She has published over forty works of fiction and sold over a million books worldwide. She is the author of the Glimmer Lake series, Love Stories on 7th and Main, the Elemental Legacy series, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Glad you enjoyed this new installment, Anne💜
It’s an excellent series. The character /relationship development was so good in this one, in a fantastic setting with a mystery.
After buddy reading the original series first book, I actually recall Tenzin. Appreciate it when a series is followed up and the world of the series expanded like this.
yes the graphic is a bit outdated but I think it really helps to see the series and their connection.
I am LOVING that cover
yes Carole, isn’t it fabulous?
I keep saying that I need to read this author. It looks like this was a great addition to the series!
I’ve read nearly everything she has written. I prefer the supernatural / paranormal series to the contemporary ones but they are all enjoyable. My absolute favorite though is the less popular paranormal series Cambio Springs which is also shorter (3 books) but is planned to get a final book later in the year.
Wonderful review, Anne. What a complex series of books, where there are series branches too.
Thank you Wendy. This author has a really great set of series including this much developed world.
Glad to hear this was another solid installment in this series. 🙂
Thank you Suzanne. This author doesn’t disappoint.
This is another series I’d like to get to. Good to know it’s best to start at the beginning. 🙂
It’s an amazing series. I hope you do get to enjoy it.
I need to get back to this series on audio.
I’ve never read these on audio. It’s good to know they are good that way.
Sounds pretty good.
It’s very good, but one where it’s improved if you read the series in order.
Glad you liked it. I plan to start this series at some point.
This author is amazing. I enjoy all her series.