Echoes of Chaos (Eve of Destruction Book 6)

Loved it, just like all the other books. Every time Benjamin sets up a new Evelyn book, I have to go back and reread all the rest before the release date, just to refresh myself. (Yes, this means I've read the series five times or so.) The fact that this book picks up almost immediately after the end of the last almost makes the first part feel cut from book 5 and used to introduce book 6...not that that's a bad thing. Length *is* a concern. Evelyn's biggest enemy continues to be herself, which is I think what makes her more interesting than most overpowered main characters. Yes, there are larger fish in her pond, but encountering them is rare, no matter how much she craves it. This means that Evelyn is usually faced with reining in her temper or otherwise avoiding *using* all that power she has. Which, of course, makes the moments she can cut loose truly entertaining. Part 4 of this book was one of the most amusing things I think has ever happened in this whole series. And the finale for it was concerning, then touching. I'd be sad but satisfied if this is the end of Evelyn's story...but it's a damn good story, and *if* this is the end, it's an extremely satisfying way to end it.

I love this series. Yes, the main character is far too powerful if every event is a straight up fight, but that doesn't happen often. Even the few times there is a big fight, there are new elements added that not only demonstrate just how powerful the main character is, but that demonstrate that we don't have an author trying to constantly increase the power of the adversaries just to add tension. The tension comes from interactions with the allies and questions presented by the bystanders and companions to Eve, not from anyone wondering if Eve is or isn't going to survive this far from epic fight. And it works. I like the characters and Benjamin manages to give all of the women in the harem moments to interact directly with Eve in a way that demonstrates how each member of the harem does have their own personalities and skills. Yes, none of them get enough time, and this story is not spicy as all, but that only makes it more immersive and fun. I consider Benjamin Medrano one of the better authors currently trying to write in this genre. He never goes too far with his spicy descriptions, but at the same time he doesn't hide the character's preferences and personality. Its a great mix of emotional depth and high energy action. This is a solid series.

I have loved this entire Eve of Destruction series, from the first page of Chosen of Chaos all the way through the last page of Echos of Chaos. With Evelyn's story Mr Medrano has been able to blend high fantasy and science fiction into a rousing good tale, something not easily done...at least in my opinion. My only fear is that something about the ending of this book kinda feels like we might have reached the end of Evelyn's story. I pray I'm wrong and the series continues because it has rekindled my love of reading that had been waning for much of my adult life before I stumbled across Chosen of Chaos a few years back.

As I said thank you I do not know how or why you are what you are But you have given me a chance to view things I can't find on the internet anywhere where you learned about the elder gods and their abilities fascinates me to no end I appreciate your help and seeing my relatives And a chance to glimpse what may be I hope you and your family are well and your life is happy And I will continue waiting for whatever you have next to produce. I am sorry I do not have an internet identity Google doesn't let me access my email anymore and I have no other way to contact the outside world I hope the world treats you and yours well and I wish you the blessings of the 9 you seem to have missed that there are others I hope everything is well for you

Book 6 follows the same basic formula as previous episodes, which is to say the story moves through several distinct adventures. The first two are predicted by the ending of book five where Evelyn sets course for Peldra so she can lay old ghosts to rest; and the to Bright Dawn so Ilyra can do the same. The third adventure also redresses the past with Evelyn’s old teacher, and the last blends past present and future in a really fun and creative way made possible by Fya. Great job Mr. Medrano!