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Relentless: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Romance Kindle Edition

by Karen Lynch (Author), Kelly Hashway (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 14,868 ratings
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The first book in the New York Times bestselling Relentless series. Lose yourself in a modern world of warriors, demons, faeries, vampires, shifters, hellhounds, loyalty, and love.

Sara Grey’s world shattered ten years ago when her father was brutally murdered. Now at seventeen, she is still haunted by memories of that day, and driven by the need to understand why it happened. She lives a life full of secrets, and her family and friends have no idea of the supernatural world she is immersed in or of Sara’s very powerful gift.

In her quest for answers about her father’s death, Sara takes risks that expose her and her friends to danger, and puts herself into the sights of a sadistic vampire. On the same fateful night she meets Nikolas, a warrior who turns Sara’s world upside down, and who is determined to protect her even if it’s the last thing she wants.

Sara’s life starts to spin out of control as she is hunted by an obsessed vampire, learns that her friends have secrets of their own, and reels from the truth about her own ancestry. Sara has always been fiercely independent, but in order to survive now she must open herself to others, to reveal her deepest secrets. And she must learn to trust the one person capable of breaking down the walls around her.

** This book has language that may be offensive to some readers.
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★★★★★ "Karen Lynch delivers a well-written, fantastical tale that captivates and leaves you wanting more. The perfect balance of romantic anticipation and action will make you forget housework, cooking dinner,and bedtimes. Karen Lynch is a name to watch." ~ Melissa Haag, author of Hope(less)

★★★★★ "Vampire novels are still totally in, especially this gripping first title from the Relentless series." ~ GL magazine (girlslife.com)

★★★★★ "An addictive, engaging read, with an innovative plot and twists you won't see coming. Plus a book boyfriend that's sexy as Helheim. I couldn't put it down!" ~ S.t. Bende, author of the Elsker Saga

★★★★★ "Relentless was so well-written, so well-developed and so fun, exciting and suspenseful that I simply could not put it down. I have to give author Karen Lynch mad props for this book. She has written a book that is absolutely un-put-downable." ~ Reader's Favorite

★★★★★ "Practically overflowing with supernatural beasts, this diverting story is more action tale than teen romance." ~ Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Karen Lynch is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Relentless series. She grew up in Newfoundland, Canada and now lives in North Carolina with her cat and three rescue dogs. When she's not writing or traveling, she loves to watch sci-fi movies, bake, and work in her garden.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tempest Press, LLC; 1st edition (December 26, 2013)
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Karen Lynch grew up in Newfoundland, Canada - a place rich in colorful people and folklore to which she attributes her love of the supernatural and her vivid imagination. She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina years ago and was immediately charmed by the southern people but she says she will always be a newfie.

Though she loves supernatural fiction, she has a soft spot for Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austin. She is a fan of classic rock, country and classical music but her favorite music is the sound of a good thunderstorm or a howling blizzard. Two of her favorite past times are baking artisan breads for her friends and spending quality time with her two German Shepherds.

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Customers find this book to be a great read for young adults, with a fast-paced plot that wraps up well and keeps them captivated from beginning to end. They praise the compelling characters, particularly Sara, and appreciate the writing quality, with one customer noting its first-person perspective. The book receives positive feedback for its creative world-building, and customers consider it a fabulous start to an amazing series.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as YA at its best and a great read for young adults that met and exceeded their expectations.

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"...Everything else about this book is wonderful, from the writing, the world building, the character development; but all of those things were hindered..." Read more

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860 customers mention "Storyline"803 positive57 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an epic adventure with a fast-paced plot that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end.

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"...It takes on the paranormal (vampires, werewolves, fae, etc.) but adds unique twists of it's own...." Read more

"...Can’t beat that price for such a well written and narrated story. I actually did the same thing when I bought the second book, Refuge...." Read more

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487 customers mention "Character development"458 positive29 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the compelling and well-written characters, with one customer highlighting the colorful cast and another mentioning how the story maintains the characters' innocence.

"...Chris is also an amazing character. The one flaw in this series is, we don't see enough Chris time. Maybe Karen will write a spin off for him?..." Read more

"...In addition to Nikolas, there are several other heroes. The first one we meet is a troll named Remy. Remy is the first person(?)..." Read more

"...book is wonderful, from the writing, the world building, the character development; but all of those things were hindered by Sara...." Read more

"...The characters in Relentless are imperfectly relatable, you aren’t reading about Sara, you ARE Sara, living a life of danger and adventure...." Read more

324 customers mention "Pacing"273 positive51 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and holding their attention on every page, with one customer completing it in just two days.

"...The flow of these books was perfect. Ms. Lynch described the "world" without losing us in a flurry of descriptive adjectives...." Read more

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"...It is beautiful. There are many heart stopping and tender moments from Nikolas though the entire series that make you wish he was YOUR..." Read more

"...Everything else about this book is wonderful, from the writing, the world building, the character development; but all of those things were hindered..." Read more

"...Can’t beat that price for such a well written and narrated story. I actually did the same thing when I bought the second book, Refuge...." Read more

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Customers love the series start, describing it as a fabulous beginning to an amazing series that is amazing from beginning to end.

"...I am not sure why either. This series is complex and original. No copycats here!..." Read more

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"...I am not exaggerating. This book starts out on an interesting note - teenage girl has power, is kick-ass and strong, has secrets, and doesn't quite..." Read more

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Customers praise the novel's writing and world-building, describing it as a wonderful story that satisfies fantasies.

"...Relentless series, and the entire trilogy for that matter, was well thought out, beautify crated, and presented in a way that had me wanting more..." Read more

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  • L.Fis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review for the whole series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2016
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    This review is for the entire series so far (Relentless, Refuge and Rogue). I will NOT rehash the plot. You need to read the books. ;) I will however tell you bits about why I liked the books and what I liked about them.

    The entire series was, surprisingly and refreshingly, well written and original. I am eagerly awaiting the next book, Warrior. Karen Lynch hit it out of the park with this. I love all the characters and loved watching the plot and relationships grow through all 3 books. There are a lot of plot twists and turns but the story doesn't get diminished or confusing.

    Don't hesitate to get all 3 at once. Once you get started you won't be able to stop. There are many YA Paranormal books that try to be like Twilight. I am not sure why either. This series is complex and original. No copycats here! There are similarities in the Relentless series to Twilight but they are these: Vampires, Werewolves, boy meets girl and happily ever after. The rest is WAY WAY better and way way different. No glittery vamps,no brooding werewolves, no stupid love triangles, and most importantly, a real love story that develops over time and isn't INSTANT. There is a connection between them but it doesn't HAVE to happen, (sorry any more info would be a major spoiler and we can't have that).

    Sara is strong and determined (not silly and whiny). She is a loyal friend and a gentle soul at heart. Despite the horrors around her and her own strange budding powers, she is still grounded and retains her humanity and a desire to do the right thing. She is, however, a teenager and has her own emotional teenage moments. I am glad that Ms. Lynch wrote that in. It makes Sara much more believable.
    Like I mentioned before, her loyalty towards her friends and family is steadfast. I love the relationship she has with Roland and Peter. We should all be lucky enough to have BFFs like that. They love her and have her back 100%. They don't even hesitate to follow her on epic and dangerous quests.
    Although unconventional, her relationship with Remy is beautiful. Their adventures together show a sweet and honestly compassionate side of Sara.
    Sara's relationship with Jordan is more "normal" teenage girl stuff. It isn't forced or immediate. Jordan is a kick ass and take names kinda gal and you can't help but love her. Her friendship and loyalty towards Sara comes about gradually but in the end she is willing to lay it all out there alongside her and her friends.

    Nikolas is just....AMAZING. He screams strong ALPHA male but is so incredibly patient and sweet with Sara. He can be a serious and ferocious warrior one minute and then a tender caring man the next. He really seems to understand how hard it is for Sara to adapt to all the "new" stuff around her and he tries to do what is best, even if it goes against his own desires. He never loses focus on her. He never wavers there at all. He never gives up, no matter how hard she pushes him. And in Relentless and the beginning of Refuge, SHE PUSHES HIM! By the time they get to Rogue, you see his unwavering love and support for her. It is beautiful. There are many heart stopping and tender moments from Nikolas though the entire series that make you wish he was YOUR boyfriend.

    Chris is also an amazing character. The one flaw in this series is, we don't see enough Chris time. Maybe Karen will write a spin off for him? (HINT HINT Ms. Lynch) Fingers crossed. He is loyal to Nikolas and is always right there when needed and never hesitates. His calm demeanor and open friendly outlook are a good contrast to Nikolas when he is "in the rage". (read the books to know what "the rage" really is. :)

    The flow of these books was perfect. Ms. Lynch described the "world" without losing us in a flurry of descriptive adjectives. You get enough information to see it in your mind's eye and believe it. It is fast paced and full of action. What a fun read. I just purchased all the books within the last 2 months and have read the series 3 times already. If I want to read a book more than once, that is a good thing. Reading it multiple times, that is a sign of a REALLY REALLY good book and believe me, it doesn't happen often.

    I would love to read spin off stories about Roland, Peter, Jordan, Chris and even Remy. I hope Karen Lynch is thinking the same thing.
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  • JBM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incorporates the best features from all your favorites....
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016
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    Easily a 4.5 maybe even a 5. I am surprised at how much I liked this book. It basically takes the best characteristics and the best creatures of the best YA books and throws them into one compelling, fast-paced story. Remarkably, it does all this without relying on the tried, yet true, “will they or won’t they” tension that we have all come to know and love.

    Plot:
    Sara’s mother deserted her when she was just two years old. She was very close with her father, but when she was just seven years old, she came home to find his mutilated body. Now living with her uncle Nate, Sara has spent the last 10 years trying to figure out who – or what – killed her dad. She has been very secretive, and that is not the only thing she hasn’t told her uncle. She has a gift; she is able to heal animals and supernatural creatures that most people don’t even believe exist.

    When Sara comes across a lead about her father’s death, she goes to meet the contact. That’s when her whole life is turned upside down. In one night, she is taken by a ruthless vampire (if you’re over the whole vampire trend, I don’t really consider this a vampire book), rescued by a mysterious stranger named Nikolas, and learns things about her friends that she never even would have considered. Over the next few weeks, she finds out why her mother left, why her father was murdered, and why she has special gifts … gifts that aren’t just limited to healing.

    Characters:
    Sara is obviously the heroine of the story. In a lot of YA novels, the author makes the mistake of proving the heroine is strong by making her snarky and volatile. That is NOT the case here. Sara is a little reckless, but when she is, it’s usually because she is trying to protect someone she loves.

    It’s hard to say who the hero of the book is because there are so many, but I am going to go with Nikolas. Nikolas is a Mohiri warrior who hunts vampires and other supernatural creatures bent on harming humans. The fact that he is Mohiri means that he is part human, part demon, but he relies on his demon genes only to give him the strength and speed he needs to do his job. It’s hard to get a good read on Nikolas because he frequently goes from being worried to angry to guilty. However, he is also protective of Sara, and although there is no romance (trust me, you won’t miss it at all!), we know that he is drawn to her and wants her to learn more about her true ancestors.

    In addition to Nikolas, there are several other heroes. The first one we meet is a troll named Remy. Remy is the first person(?) that Sara met after moving in with her uncle, and the two have been friends ever since. There are also Roland and Peter. I can’t say a lot about these two without spoiling the story, but they, too, are very protective of Sara, especially after she learns the secret they have been keeping from her. Sara has another protector in Chris. Chris “works” with Nikolas, but the book doesn’t go into too much detail about his personality.

    There are several heroes, so it’s only fair that there are also several villains. The first one we meet is Eli, a powerful and ruthless vampire se first priority quickly becomes to make Sara his own. Eli has the whole “beautiful smart ass” thing going on, but his motives are purely evil. In his mission, Eli has enlisted the help of a witch, a sheik, and some human henchmen.

    There are some minor characters, including Nate and Malloy. We don’t know much about Sara’s uncle Nate, other than that he is quadriplegic and an author. There’s also Malloy, who is like a drug dealer except he deals in other hard to get supernatural items.

    Writing:
    The editing was pretty solid. There were like five typos that I can remember, and in the world of YA books, that’s a miracle on its own. The writing is different. I can’t put my finger on why, but it’s definitely not a bad thing. There are a few GDs and f-bombs sprinkled throughout. I’m pretty sure that if I were fighting for my life, you’d hear more than a few obscenities from me. Anyway, if you’re offended by those, it’s probably best you don’t read.

    The Bottom Line:
    Relentless definitely ranks among the better of the YA books that I’ve read. One thing that I really liked about it was that it didn’t have a cliffhanger. While I know the story continues, I was able to get some of the closure I needed from this one.
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  • Valerio Solita
    4.0 out of 5 stars Un'avventura mozzafiato che combina fantasy, romance e azione!
    Reviewed in Italy on June 10, 2023
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    Ciao, lettori appassionati di avventure e romanzi fantasy! Oggi voglio parlarvi di un libro che vi porterà in un mondo emozionante e pieno di magia: "Relentless" di Karen Lynch e Kelly Hashway. Preparatevi a un'esperienza coinvolgente che combina amore, mistero e azione senza sosta.

    Quando ho preso in mano questo libro, sapevo che mi stavo preparando per un'avventura straordinaria. E devo dire che Karen Lynch e Kelly Hashway non mi hanno deluso. "Relentless" è una storia avvincente che cattura l'immaginazione sin dalle prime pagine. Mi sono trovato coinvolto nel mondo fantastico che le autrici hanno creato e non vedevo l'ora di scoprire cosa sarebbe successo ai protagonisti.

    La trama di "Relentless" segue il percorso di Sara Grey, una ragazza che scopre di avere un destino straordinario nel mondo degli esseri sovrannaturali. Con una scrittura avvincente e ricca di dettagli, le autrici ci immergono in un universo ricco di creature magiche, poteri straordinari e segreti oscuri. Ho apprezzato l'equilibrio tra la storia d'amore che si sviluppa e l'azione frenetica che tiene il lettore con il fiato sospeso.

    I personaggi di "Relentless" sono ben sviluppati e affascinanti. Sara è una protagonista forte e determinata, pronta a combattere per proteggere coloro che ama. I personaggi secondari sono altrettanto interessanti, ognuno con le proprie sfumature e segreti da svelare. Ho apprezzato anche le dinamiche interpersonali e i dialoghi vivaci che hanno dato vita a relazioni autentiche e coinvolgenti.

    Lynch e Hashway hanno creato un mondo magico che cattura l'immaginazione. Ho amato l'ambientazione urbana con un tocco di fantasy, che conferisce al libro un'atmosfera unica. La scrittura fluida e coinvolgente mi ha fatto immergere completamente nella storia e mi ha tenuto avvinto fino all'ultima pagina.

    In conclusione, se siete alla ricerca di un'avventura mozzafiato che mescola romance, azione e magia, "Relentless" di Karen Lynch e Kelly Hashway è il libro perfetto per voi. Preparatevi a essere catturati dalla storia di Sara Grey e ad essere trasportati in un mondo fantastico pieno di sorprese.
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  • gregorio, j bf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 12, 2016
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    I really loved this book. The magic world that the writer has created impressed me a lot. This Mohiri as a new vampire type is amazing, I had not listened to, watched or even read something similar before.....and all the concept behind it, all the friends of Sara and Nicholas plus the scenario (cities, places etc.) were beyond my expectations. And Nicholas is a great character and his love story with Sara has created to me the most motion in every moment during this book. He is definitely a great warrior and I became more and more interested on reading the other books to get familiar with his history.
    Congratulation. It is a book that you can not stop reading, for sure.
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  • Kathi
    5.0 out of 5 stars The magic beyond our world
    Reviewed in Germany on November 9, 2016
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    Lets talk about Relentless by Karen Lynch, on of my most favourite book to be honest.

    The book is about Sara Grey whos father was killed by vampires when she was a child. Soon she discovered that there is another world apart from the human ones. She learns about vampires, trolls, demons and lots of other magical creatures. During a fateful night she meets the warrior Nikolas who helps her understand the power she has and the magical world better.

    To begin with, this book is not a cliche romance! It is a wonderful and magical fantasy book with lots of new things.
    Our female protagonist Sara is a young teenager who fights the bad and is a total heroin who also has breakdowns and can't handle easily what happened in her life. That is one thing we see rarely in books. She isn't helpless either, she know when it's time to ask for help.
    Nikolas is our male protagonist and I just have to say that i am totally in love with his name. Even though we don't get to know him that well in this book I kind of fell for him right away. He is not only a warrior, he is also a caring man who is there to help everyone who needs help.
    Also Sara's friends Roland and Peter and her uncle Nate and Nikolas partner in crime Chris are wonderful described people you will totally going to love in the book!

    I just really love this book. The first page were a bit humpy but soon the beauty of the book was revealed to me! It always made me feel warm on the inside. I laughed a lot while reading it and cried my eyes out too and I think that's what a good book needs to do! It needs to make you feel various emotions while reading.
    I liked the way Karen Lynch described everything in the book. She has just a wonderful writing style. Everything she writes sounds magical and that's fascinating to me.

    One part I really want to talk about is the romance in the book, because there is little. This book is an evidence that books do NOT need to have romance and relationships in it to be good. A good book does not need those things at all! It pleases me to finally read a good book without love, heart and roses. It's just refreshing.

    I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves fantasy and wants to read a new and refreshing book about it! But also people who don't like fantasy that much should give it a try!
    As this book is one of my favourite books I am totally looking forward reading the next few books!
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  • Amba Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hope that there is much more to come.
    Reviewed in Japan on July 20, 2017
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    I stumbled across these books quite by accident, and ended up reading the whole series in less than three days. It's an interesting book filled with my favourite fantasy creatures and characters! The relationships between the players were well created and felt real enough to continue the story.
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  • ChateauPlume2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super livre
    Reviewed in France on July 13, 2024
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    Très captivant
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