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The Delphi Trilogy #3
The Delphi Revolution
A psychotic killer hijacked her mind and her body...
She’s taking them back!
Eighteen-year-old Anna Morgan is on the run from the very government project that created her abilities. Now they seek to weaponize the gift she doesn’t want and can’t control: the invasion of her mind and her body by spirits, some of whom have their own unusual powers. Her latest “hitcher” is a former top Delphi executive. Unlike Anna’s previous guests, this one has taken over, and he’s on a personal mission of revenge.
The target is Senator Ronald Cregg, a corrupt, power-hungry presidential candidate. One of Delphi’s creators, he’s now manipulating the public into believing “psychic terrorists” are a scourge to be eliminated. There’s only one way to stop him, but Anna draws the line at murder.
Pulled into a dark conspiracy, Anna struggles to reclaim her body, mind, and soul as she and the other Delphi psychics join together to fight for their right to exist.
525 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 9, 2018
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About the author
Rysa Walker
74 books1,517 followersRYSA WALKER is the author of the bestselling CHRONOS Files series. Timebound, the first book in the series, was the Young Adult and Grand Prize winner in the 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards. The CHRONOS Files has sold nearly half a million copies since 2013 and has been translated into fourteen languages.
In addition to speculative fiction, she occasionally writes mysteries as C. Rysa Walker.
Rysa currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two youngest sons, and a hyperactive golden retriever. When not working on the next installment in her CHRONOS Files universe, she watches shows where travelers boldly go to galaxies far away, or reads about magical creatures and superheroes from alternate timelines. She has neither the time nor the patience for reality TV.
If you see her on social media, please tell her to get back into the writing cave.
For updates, check her website: www.rysa.com.
In addition to speculative fiction, she occasionally writes mysteries as C. Rysa Walker.
Rysa currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two youngest sons, and a hyperactive golden retriever. When not working on the next installment in her CHRONOS Files universe, she watches shows where travelers boldly go to galaxies far away, or reads about magical creatures and superheroes from alternate timelines. She has neither the time nor the patience for reality TV.
If you see her on social media, please tell her to get back into the writing cave.
For updates, check her website: www.rysa.com.
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October 5, 2018
The Delphi Revolution by Rysa Walker is the third and final installment of the young adult science fiction fantasy The Delphi Trilogy series. This series involves many different elements in the story such as clairvoyance, psychic abilities, telekinesis and on and on. In the first book of the series readers were introduced to Anna Morgan who had spent her life bouncing from home to home with some time out on the streets in between ever since she was abandoned as a toddler with a note claiming she was possessed. As Anna got older she had since learned she had an unusual ability to pick up ghostly hitchhikers. If she came across a restless spirit and touched whatever object they were hanging onto she ended up with them inhabiting her body which could sometimes become a struggle for her to keep control herself.
When Anna had picked up the spirit of Molly, a young girl that was brutally murdered, Molly had done her best to convince Anna to contact her grandfather who had been a policeman. Molly was tormented by the fact that her killer was involved in human trafficking and will most definitely be hurting other young women unless Molly could get Anna to help stop him. Anna getting in touch with Molly’s grandfather led her to team up with a group of teens that found out about the Delphi experiment by the government that gave these kids differing powers with a whole dangerous outcome for the group while they were investigating.
The story has continued on from book to book picking up where it had left off in the previous. This obviously makes this series best to be read from the beginning and not join in the middle or one would be confused with what had happened previously. It’s an extremely action packed adventure from start to finish with numerous paranormal elements along with some science fiction mixed into an intense thrill ride. I was completely hooked into the story from early on in the first book and that feeling picked right back up when sitting down with the second and third books.
I did feel this one seemed a bit slower than the last, however I question how much of that was due to my excitement of finally finishing the trilogy and not the actual pacing after a few years with these characters. Overall, I certainly would recommend this series to the young adult book fans out there as it’s full of lots of fun elements that are incorporated into a highly intense plot to keep one on the edge of their seat.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley.
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When Anna had picked up the spirit of Molly, a young girl that was brutally murdered, Molly had done her best to convince Anna to contact her grandfather who had been a policeman. Molly was tormented by the fact that her killer was involved in human trafficking and will most definitely be hurting other young women unless Molly could get Anna to help stop him. Anna getting in touch with Molly’s grandfather led her to team up with a group of teens that found out about the Delphi experiment by the government that gave these kids differing powers with a whole dangerous outcome for the group while they were investigating.
The story has continued on from book to book picking up where it had left off in the previous. This obviously makes this series best to be read from the beginning and not join in the middle or one would be confused with what had happened previously. It’s an extremely action packed adventure from start to finish with numerous paranormal elements along with some science fiction mixed into an intense thrill ride. I was completely hooked into the story from early on in the first book and that feeling picked right back up when sitting down with the second and third books.
I did feel this one seemed a bit slower than the last, however I question how much of that was due to my excitement of finally finishing the trilogy and not the actual pacing after a few years with these characters. Overall, I certainly would recommend this series to the young adult book fans out there as it’s full of lots of fun elements that are incorporated into a highly intense plot to keep one on the edge of their seat.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
October 16, 2018
It is with great reluctance that I say goodbye to Anna, Deo, Aaron, Taylor, and Daniel as The Delphi Trilogy wraps up with this final book in the series. Rysa Walker really knocked my socks off a few times with some mind boggling twists and turns... Again! She's really really good at that, by the way!!
In The Delphi Revolution, we meet back up with Anna and the Scooby Do gang several months after the end of book 2. The gang now lives at the beach along with a group of adepts rescued during the last book. There's an amazing mix of paranormal abilities in these kids, including, telepathy, telekinesis, firestarters, blockers, pushers, remote viewers, visions of the future, etc., including Anna, who picks up hitchers, the ghost of someone who's deceased. If the deceased had a paranormal ability, then so does Anna. Even after they've moved on.
Enter the bad guys, the Senator who is trying to get elected to the presidency, and his chronies. The only ones who can stop him are the adept kids.
Once again, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, especially after those wild mind blowing twists. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a bit of a book hangover after this one!
The ending to this series was very satisfying, and I can't wait to see what Rysa does next. I know I'll be holding out my grabby hands at the front of the line! I've been a huge fan of Rysa's ever since I laid my hands on Timebound (The Chronos Files) a few years ago! Keep them coming!!
*Much thanks to Skyscape and NetGalley for the advance copy!*
In The Delphi Revolution, we meet back up with Anna and the Scooby Do gang several months after the end of book 2. The gang now lives at the beach along with a group of adepts rescued during the last book. There's an amazing mix of paranormal abilities in these kids, including, telepathy, telekinesis, firestarters, blockers, pushers, remote viewers, visions of the future, etc., including Anna, who picks up hitchers, the ghost of someone who's deceased. If the deceased had a paranormal ability, then so does Anna. Even after they've moved on.
Enter the bad guys, the Senator who is trying to get elected to the presidency, and his chronies. The only ones who can stop him are the adept kids.
Once again, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, especially after those wild mind blowing twists. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a bit of a book hangover after this one!
The ending to this series was very satisfying, and I can't wait to see what Rysa does next. I know I'll be holding out my grabby hands at the front of the line! I've been a huge fan of Rysa's ever since I laid my hands on Timebound (The Chronos Files) a few years ago! Keep them coming!!
*Much thanks to Skyscape and NetGalley for the advance copy!*
August 19, 2018
*ARC received from publisher via NetGalley
Solid conclusion, but I wanted more. It seemed like there was a lot of telling rather than showing, a lot of explanation and history given when I wanted more from the characters and more action. And then the final battle/showdown...uh, anticlimactic, to say the least? I still recommend this series and the author is an auto-buy for me.
Solid conclusion, but I wanted more. It seemed like there was a lot of telling rather than showing, a lot of explanation and history given when I wanted more from the characters and more action. And then the final battle/showdown...uh, anticlimactic, to say the least? I still recommend this series and the author is an auto-buy for me.
December 12, 2018
Anna discovers the enemy is inside her head and he is bent on revenge. Only,
I really enjoyed this series, but this final installment was not as good as the first two books. I think it dragged a little and the ending was not as exciting as I hoped. So much of the book was Anna's internal struggle dealing with her hitcher and her thoughts about her father. When the action finally came, I was feeling a little distracted and was just ready for it to be over.
I really enjoyed this series, but this final installment was not as good as the first two books. I think it dragged a little and the ending was not as exciting as I hoped. So much of the book was Anna's internal struggle dealing with her hitcher and her thoughts about her father. When the action finally came, I was feeling a little distracted and was just ready for it to be over.
December 26, 2018
Anna.. Anna... freaking Anna!
The Delphi Revolution is the third, and last, installment of The Delphi Trilogy. Anna kind of frustrated me a bit here and there.. but overall the pace of this book just through me off. It felt like a never-ending story and I just wanted it to end.
Anna helping out her friendly ghost encounter Molly was interesting. Mostly because of what happened to Molly. However, I just feel like something was missing in this book. The action was okay but did nothing for me. The whole who is your friend and who is your enemy was a nice addition - but overall it was meh. I guess I just wanted the overall conclusion of this series to wow me and I got none of that.
Overall, I hated and loved some characters. **COUGH COUGH** Cregg, had alllll my hatred. Throughout his revenge, I just kept wishing for him to die or something. He needed to go stat. Then there's the roller-coaster called Anna.. and I just didn't like her this time around. If I got less family drama and more of the action - I would've like this ending a lot better.
The Delphi Revolution is the third, and last, installment of The Delphi Trilogy. Anna kind of frustrated me a bit here and there.. but overall the pace of this book just through me off. It felt like a never-ending story and I just wanted it to end.
Anna helping out her friendly ghost encounter Molly was interesting. Mostly because of what happened to Molly. However, I just feel like something was missing in this book. The action was okay but did nothing for me. The whole who is your friend and who is your enemy was a nice addition - but overall it was meh. I guess I just wanted the overall conclusion of this series to wow me and I got none of that.
Overall, I hated and loved some characters. **COUGH COUGH** Cregg, had alllll my hatred. Throughout his revenge, I just kept wishing for him to die or something. He needed to go stat. Then there's the roller-coaster called Anna.. and I just didn't like her this time around. If I got less family drama and more of the action - I would've like this ending a lot better.
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December 6, 2018
When, oh when was the last time I read a series where every book in it got a well-deserved five—count em! Five stars! I can't. Honestly, this book was the perfect ending to a stellar trilogy. Every thing that made the first great was expanded upon in the second and developed further in the third. I apologize in advance, I'm writing this while I'm watching TV and my attention span is short.
Psychic Abilities: Okay, where do I begin? How about we got straight to the meat of it all. Anna. Day-um, girl! If you haven't read the first two books, be warned that this may be a bit spoilery. Book one, of course, is meeting Anna and her crazy hitcher ability. Basically, she can pick up the spirits of dead people and once she helps them move on, keeps their memories and skills. Which all by itself is amazing. In the second, her power is developed further by the knowledge she can hold more than one spirit in her head at once. And if they are an adept like her, then she can use their ability too to a point. Finally, in this book we see what happens when a particularly nasty hitcher gets in her head.
I thought this in particular was fascinating. Book 3 starts a few months after the end of the events of the second, and we know it's Cregg poking around in her head. And is he ever poking around. Anna loses entire days' worth of memories because he comes forward and takes over her body.
Predictability: Not once did I have this story pegged down. Not once. Usually with these kind of trilogies there is always a pattern. A series of key events that must happen in order for the story to carry on through three books without becoming boring and repetitive. There may be a few deviations, but for the most part you can usually figure out how each book is going to end, have certain events will play out.
NOT HERE!
Aside from the fact that there will obviously be a battle of some kind at the end, this had me guessing from start to finish where it would go. And if I'm being honest, it's that element that made it so damn good. It's fresh and exciting, and the writing heighens that as well.
Romance: I don't think I've talked about this in my reviews for the other two, but can we please talk about how there is a romance between Anna and Aaron, and it's not the centre of the story? The relationship starts in the first book, and is strong straight through to the end. And there's no stupid love triangle! There's no stupid difficulty that makes them break up for a minute and then we get some tearful reunion that was stupid. It was an absolute delight to read.
Really, my only complaint is that I wish the final battle was a bit ... more. But that's it. Seriously. That's it. If you're looking for a new series to read that will consistently deliver, this is the one!
Psychic Abilities: Okay, where do I begin? How about we got straight to the meat of it all. Anna. Day-um, girl! If you haven't read the first two books, be warned that this may be a bit spoilery. Book one, of course, is meeting Anna and her crazy hitcher ability. Basically, she can pick up the spirits of dead people and once she helps them move on, keeps their memories and skills. Which all by itself is amazing. In the second, her power is developed further by the knowledge she can hold more than one spirit in her head at once. And if they are an adept like her, then she can use their ability too to a point. Finally, in this book we see what happens when a particularly nasty hitcher gets in her head.
I thought this in particular was fascinating. Book 3 starts a few months after the end of the events of the second, and we know it's Cregg poking around in her head. And is he ever poking around. Anna loses entire days' worth of memories because he comes forward and takes over her body.
Predictability: Not once did I have this story pegged down. Not once. Usually with these kind of trilogies there is always a pattern. A series of key events that must happen in order for the story to carry on through three books without becoming boring and repetitive. There may be a few deviations, but for the most part you can usually figure out how each book is going to end, have certain events will play out.
NOT HERE!
Aside from the fact that there will obviously be a battle of some kind at the end, this had me guessing from start to finish where it would go. And if I'm being honest, it's that element that made it so damn good. It's fresh and exciting, and the writing heighens that as well.
Romance: I don't think I've talked about this in my reviews for the other two, but can we please talk about how there is a romance between Anna and Aaron, and it's not the centre of the story? The relationship starts in the first book, and is strong straight through to the end. And there's no stupid love triangle! There's no stupid difficulty that makes them break up for a minute and then we get some tearful reunion that was stupid. It was an absolute delight to read.
Really, my only complaint is that I wish the final battle was a bit ... more. But that's it. Seriously. That's it. If you're looking for a new series to read that will consistently deliver, this is the one!
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August 25, 2018
This was the conclusion to the Delphi trilogy and I remembered that I had previously enjoyed the two previous books. I will admit though, that it took me a while to remember exactly what the previous two books were about. Once I remembered the previous two books, the beginning of this book was a bit confusing. It wasn't really clear what was happening to Anna and we are in the same boat as the MC because the book is written from her POV. This was a bit frustrating to me because previously Anna had been the glue holding everyone together and now we see her lying and pushing people away without understanding why. Once that part gets explained, the book seemed to gain momentum.
******Slight spoilers*********
Here was my issue. How, after having a history of hitchers and after being fairly experienced in having them come on board and knowing that hitchers are generally extremely confused at the beginning, how could a hitcher completely overtake Anna without her knowing? And not only come on board, but completely take over without her knowledge? For Months!!! That was the bit that I had a problem with. I get that he planned it in advance so he possibly was not as confused as normal hitchers, but when she had Daniel as her hitcher and she let him take over, she was still there. She was in her "file cabinet" area and able to see everything that was happening. And afterwards, she is able to "feel" when GC gets upset or angry. How did he hide everything in the beginning? Just something that bothered me.
Other than that, I enjoyed getting to see Anna and Daniel in the "real" world. It was nice seeing the two of them and see the way they naturally defended each other without even realizing what they were doing. When Daniel gets upset for her over conversations about Myron, that was great.
I think that the author tied up as much possible, even though the conclusion was extremely anti climatic. I mean, we had two and a half books to build up to that.....really?
I would probably give this book 3.5 stars, but 4 stars for the entire series. It was a unique premise, loved the world building, and really liked the characters.
This ARC was provided to me by Net Galley for an honest review.
******Slight spoilers*********
Here was my issue. How, after having a history of hitchers and after being fairly experienced in having them come on board and knowing that hitchers are generally extremely confused at the beginning, how could a hitcher completely overtake Anna without her knowing? And not only come on board, but completely take over without her knowledge? For Months!!! That was the bit that I had a problem with. I get that he planned it in advance so he possibly was not as confused as normal hitchers, but when she had Daniel as her hitcher and she let him take over, she was still there. She was in her "file cabinet" area and able to see everything that was happening. And afterwards, she is able to "feel" when GC gets upset or angry. How did he hide everything in the beginning? Just something that bothered me.
Other than that, I enjoyed getting to see Anna and Daniel in the "real" world. It was nice seeing the two of them and see the way they naturally defended each other without even realizing what they were doing. When Daniel gets upset for her over conversations about Myron, that was great.
I think that the author tied up as much possible, even though the conclusion was extremely anti climatic. I mean, we had two and a half books to build up to that.....really?
I would probably give this book 3.5 stars, but 4 stars for the entire series. It was a unique premise, loved the world building, and really liked the characters.
This ARC was provided to me by Net Galley for an honest review.
June 3, 2019
The final installment of Rysa Walker’s Delphi Trilogy was a satisfying, fast-paced sprint across states and days to answer lingering questions and tie up all lose ends. The 528 pages passed by like a snap of the fingers, leaving me without the all-too-familiar book hangover associated with unaddressed issues or unresolved relationship quandaries. In short, it was the perfect end to a trilogy.
This book is quite a bit darker than the other two in the trilogy, mainly because Anna must confront the realities of having a certifiable psychopath in her mind, who is capable of taking control of her body when she sleeps. Knowing that she is putting her closest friends at risk just from being around her, will naturally lead Anna to do some pretty stupid things…leading everyone into more danger than they have been in previously, as they circle closer and closer to the multi-layered plot revolving around the Delphi Project and the psychic See the source imageserums. To top it off, Ann may even start to feel some sympathy for her evil hitcher as she learns more about him, which begs some serious questions about right and wrong, and good vs. evil. Is the enemy of your enemy always your friend….or just some other weird type of enemy?
As these moralistic questions are explored, additional questions about the nature of the government, and our trust in the party system, free and fair elections, and how we treat those who are different from ourselves are touched on as well. As a political science nerd, and U.S. History teacher, I find these themes equally compelling to the fantasy-driven narrative typically used in books like these. And of course, underlying all of this is the slow, and at times sexy, burn of Anna and Aaron’s relationship…which will be wonderfully hashed out for the happily-ever-after crowd.Image result for couple klissing on the beach gif
All in all, fans of this series will be pleased with the conclusion, and those who have not read the previous installments should just go ahead and purchase the series…its a fun ride!
This book is quite a bit darker than the other two in the trilogy, mainly because Anna must confront the realities of having a certifiable psychopath in her mind, who is capable of taking control of her body when she sleeps. Knowing that she is putting her closest friends at risk just from being around her, will naturally lead Anna to do some pretty stupid things…leading everyone into more danger than they have been in previously, as they circle closer and closer to the multi-layered plot revolving around the Delphi Project and the psychic See the source imageserums. To top it off, Ann may even start to feel some sympathy for her evil hitcher as she learns more about him, which begs some serious questions about right and wrong, and good vs. evil. Is the enemy of your enemy always your friend….or just some other weird type of enemy?
As these moralistic questions are explored, additional questions about the nature of the government, and our trust in the party system, free and fair elections, and how we treat those who are different from ourselves are touched on as well. As a political science nerd, and U.S. History teacher, I find these themes equally compelling to the fantasy-driven narrative typically used in books like these. And of course, underlying all of this is the slow, and at times sexy, burn of Anna and Aaron’s relationship…which will be wonderfully hashed out for the happily-ever-after crowd.Image result for couple klissing on the beach gif
All in all, fans of this series will be pleased with the conclusion, and those who have not read the previous installments should just go ahead and purchase the series…its a fun ride!
September 1, 2018
This is the exciting conclusion of an interesting story. There is mystery, murder, government corruption and conspiracy but also psychic powers and ghosts. The government has been experimenting with trying to enhance brain activity to produce extraordinary psychic powers in humans. They are successful in some cases but in others the results are catastrophic. Some of the children of the first generation test subjects, called adepts, are developing unusually strong powers and some powers are uncontrollable. The government is now trying to contain, "cure" ,control and perhaps use these kids for nefarious purposes, often against their will. Meanwhile, apparently different factions are killing off adepts and civilians both. There is a presidential candidate that is up to his ears in the conspiracy and corruption. The psychic kids join together and are trying to put an end to the government's attempt to control them. There is lots of action but the conclusion of the book and the trilogy was a little anti-climatic. This is book three of the Delphi Trilogy. I hadn't read the other two books but this works as a stand alone. The reason it works as a stand alone is that the author retells the previous books throughout the story. If I had read the other books, I would have probably found this annoying. Also, the author's style, while written in first person, reads very detached as if I'm reading a persons diary. It was unusual for me. I really did like the story though and will read more from this author. I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
August 21, 2018
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of the Delphi Revolution from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Please note - there are some mild spoilers for books 1 and 2 of the series contained in this review.
I am a fan of Rysa Walker's body of work; her series are fun, fascinating YA with a science fiction/supernatural twist that keep the reader entertained. The Delphi Revolution is the conclusion to Rysa Walker's Delphi Trilogy. I've been anxiously awaiting the last book of the series ever since I finished reading the Delphi Resistance last October, so I was elated to be given the opportunity to read an ARC.
The Delphi Revolution picks up 6 months after the conclusion of The Delphi Resistance. Anna Morgan has been waking up with blank spots in her memory for the past 6 months - random periods of time for which she has no recollection. She also is having difficulty keeping her emotions in check - Anna thinks and hopes that it's the result of a head injury, but those around her suspect that she picked up Graham Cregg as one of her hitchers and that he has been taking her over and trying to exert control over those around here. Now Anna has to fight for control of her own head in addition to continuing to fight for the Delphi adepts. Anna, Deo, Aaron, Taylor, Daniel and the rest have to uncover the history of the Delphi project to make sure they and the other adepts will be safe from a world where they are being villainized as unnatural and dangerous to the rest of society - psychic terrorists. Anna and the rest of the Delphi adepts don't know who they can trust and have to fight for their very right to exist.
The Delphi Revolution and the entire Delphi series kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Five stars for both the conclusion to the trilogy and for the series.
I am a fan of Rysa Walker's body of work; her series are fun, fascinating YA with a science fiction/supernatural twist that keep the reader entertained. The Delphi Revolution is the conclusion to Rysa Walker's Delphi Trilogy. I've been anxiously awaiting the last book of the series ever since I finished reading the Delphi Resistance last October, so I was elated to be given the opportunity to read an ARC.
The Delphi Revolution picks up 6 months after the conclusion of The Delphi Resistance. Anna Morgan has been waking up with blank spots in her memory for the past 6 months - random periods of time for which she has no recollection. She also is having difficulty keeping her emotions in check - Anna thinks and hopes that it's the result of a head injury, but those around her suspect that she picked up Graham Cregg as one of her hitchers and that he has been taking her over and trying to exert control over those around here. Now Anna has to fight for control of her own head in addition to continuing to fight for the Delphi adepts. Anna, Deo, Aaron, Taylor, Daniel and the rest have to uncover the history of the Delphi project to make sure they and the other adepts will be safe from a world where they are being villainized as unnatural and dangerous to the rest of society - psychic terrorists. Anna and the rest of the Delphi adepts don't know who they can trust and have to fight for their very right to exist.
The Delphi Revolution and the entire Delphi series kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Five stars for both the conclusion to the trilogy and for the series.
October 28, 2019
A solid ending for the Delphi Trilogy!
Spoilers.
I've been with Rysa Walker throughout the Chronos series and now the Delphi Trilogy. A lot of times my review on a book is based in part on when I read it and if it was the right book at the right time. Rysa Walker's books are based on constant action and activity, and with an assumption the reader is very familiar with prior books. I did find myself a bit scatterbrained during this reading so all of the adepts and the layers of characters were a bit overwhelming at time.
My main takeaway from this reading was that the climax of the action seemed rushed. All of a sudden, Craig and the others were in the right place at the right time. In his particular case, you'd think he'd want someone else to take care of it and not be involved personally? It just seemed very rushed as an action ending.
The pieces with Graham Craig, especially at the start, were creepy as hell. Anna has been inhabited by Craig routinely since the end of the second book and the others, and we're dropped into the middle of it, and that was exactly the right choice to go about it.
One particular deficit to this book is that we've become accustomed to Anna and her hitchers. Book 2 made outstanding use of Daniel and Jaden for example. Most of this book was spent with Graham Craig banging on the wall like a bad next-door-neighbor. I missed the internal monologues. That said, the reveal about her parents was exceptional!
A solid series, and one I'd recommend. I can't wait for Rysa's next release.
Spoilers.
I've been with Rysa Walker throughout the Chronos series and now the Delphi Trilogy. A lot of times my review on a book is based in part on when I read it and if it was the right book at the right time. Rysa Walker's books are based on constant action and activity, and with an assumption the reader is very familiar with prior books. I did find myself a bit scatterbrained during this reading so all of the adepts and the layers of characters were a bit overwhelming at time.
My main takeaway from this reading was that the climax of the action seemed rushed. All of a sudden, Craig and the others were in the right place at the right time. In his particular case, you'd think he'd want someone else to take care of it and not be involved personally? It just seemed very rushed as an action ending.
The pieces with Graham Craig, especially at the start, were creepy as hell. Anna has been inhabited by Craig routinely since the end of the second book and the others, and we're dropped into the middle of it, and that was exactly the right choice to go about it.
One particular deficit to this book is that we've become accustomed to Anna and her hitchers. Book 2 made outstanding use of Daniel and Jaden for example. Most of this book was spent with Graham Craig banging on the wall like a bad next-door-neighbor. I missed the internal monologues. That said, the reveal about her parents was exceptional!
A solid series, and one I'd recommend. I can't wait for Rysa's next release.
November 12, 2018
A solid but flawed end to the trilogy
I’d give this book 3.5 stars, but am rounding it up for the series as a whole.
I love Rysa’s world building and find myself very engaged with her characters. Maybe it was because a fair amount of time passed between my reading the second book and this one, but I had trouble connecting to the characters. I think this is in part because of what Anna is going through (trying to keep this spoiler free). I didn’t feel as close to her in this book and therefore felt removed from the story as a whole, since she is the narrator.
In terms of structure, I liked the continued inclusion of “press articles.” It was a good way to do an info dump and to show how the country as a whole perceived things. But I did have issues with the pacing of the book. I thought it took a bit too long for Anna to figure out what was up with her. I also felt that the highly anticipate ending confrontation, was very rushed and a little lackluster.
Overall, I enjoyed spending more time in one of the worlds created by Rysa Walker. It wasn’t as engrossing as the CHRONOS series, but it was a good concept and overall well-executed.
I’d give this book 3.5 stars, but am rounding it up for the series as a whole.
I love Rysa’s world building and find myself very engaged with her characters. Maybe it was because a fair amount of time passed between my reading the second book and this one, but I had trouble connecting to the characters. I think this is in part because of what Anna is going through (trying to keep this spoiler free). I didn’t feel as close to her in this book and therefore felt removed from the story as a whole, since she is the narrator.
In terms of structure, I liked the continued inclusion of “press articles.” It was a good way to do an info dump and to show how the country as a whole perceived things. But I did have issues with the pacing of the book. I thought it took a bit too long for Anna to figure out what was up with her. I also felt that the highly anticipate ending confrontation, was very rushed and a little lackluster.
Overall, I enjoyed spending more time in one of the worlds created by Rysa Walker. It wasn’t as engrossing as the CHRONOS series, but it was a good concept and overall well-executed.
March 18, 2020
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Here's X-Men, 2020.
True story: In 1978, the US Military sponsored a program that investigated the potential for psychic phenomena in military and domestic intelligence applications. It was discontinued in 1995 because it was--stupid.
What if: It worked?
In The Delphi Trilogy, the children of the participants of this doomed program are now manifesting psychic powers. Remote viewing, glimpses of the future, telekinesis, pyrokinesis, sharing your mind with the spirits of dead people, stuff like that. Would that be awesome?
Or awful?
If you're baby suddenly started talking like an adult who just died in a car wreck or your toddler could explode all the windows in your house with his mind every time he got angry, you'd probably vote awful.
These kids are hunted, both to be exploited or to be extinguished. Until they decide to fight back.
Rysa Walker is reliable. Her characters are great, and her writing is smooth. I had fun reading The Delphi Trilogy. I thought the last couple of books were longer than they needed to be. There is some PG language and some PG-13 sex between teenagers.
16 and up.
Happy reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Here's X-Men, 2020.
True story: In 1978, the US Military sponsored a program that investigated the potential for psychic phenomena in military and domestic intelligence applications. It was discontinued in 1995 because it was--stupid.
What if: It worked?
In The Delphi Trilogy, the children of the participants of this doomed program are now manifesting psychic powers. Remote viewing, glimpses of the future, telekinesis, pyrokinesis, sharing your mind with the spirits of dead people, stuff like that. Would that be awesome?
Or awful?
If you're baby suddenly started talking like an adult who just died in a car wreck or your toddler could explode all the windows in your house with his mind every time he got angry, you'd probably vote awful.
These kids are hunted, both to be exploited or to be extinguished. Until they decide to fight back.
Rysa Walker is reliable. Her characters are great, and her writing is smooth. I had fun reading The Delphi Trilogy. I thought the last couple of books were longer than they needed to be. There is some PG language and some PG-13 sex between teenagers.
16 and up.
Happy reading!
October 29, 2018
I received a free ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Overall this was an amazing ending to an amazing series. The characters, the conflicts, the emotions all meshed very well. Anna gets thrown some major loops and manages them really well, when most people would probably fall and never get up. Aaron, Deo, Taylor, Daniel and the rest of the Wabbits are all back. Maria throws in her thoughts....literally into their minds. You get to meet some new wabbits. You learn more about Caleb and a few of the other wabbits you learned about.
I will say I loved the Epilogue. It was heartful, and left just enough for you to make some thoughts on your own. Which is great because a few of the loops Anna gets thrown were heartwrenching but that is all I will say. Do not miss out on this series. You will regret it.
I will say I loved the Epilogue. It was heartful, and left just enough for you to make some thoughts on your own. Which is great because a few of the loops Anna gets thrown were heartwrenching but that is all I will say. Do not miss out on this series. You will regret it.
July 22, 2019
This book is the concluding volume to the Delphi Trilogy, and it is a big departure from the prior volumes. It takes place several months after the events of the Delphi Resistance, and Anna has become an unreliable narrator.
I usually adore unreliable narrators, but this one didn't sit well with me. It's partially because Anna's been a pretty straight relater of information so far, with the exception of withholding info about Myron. It's also because, since the book starts months after the prior volumes, we aren't present for that slow, budding horror of, "What's wrong with me?" Finally, I found it problematic because, while Anna has a clear and justified past of not asking people for help, her outright lying in the face of clear and present danger was deeply disturbing. We get some payoff and resolution, but it wasn't as satisfying as I expected with these issues still present.
I usually adore unreliable narrators, but this one didn't sit well with me. It's partially because Anna's been a pretty straight relater of information so far, with the exception of withholding info about Myron. It's also because, since the book starts months after the prior volumes, we aren't present for that slow, budding horror of, "What's wrong with me?" Finally, I found it problematic because, while Anna has a clear and justified past of not asking people for help, her outright lying in the face of clear and present danger was deeply disturbing. We get some payoff and resolution, but it wasn't as satisfying as I expected with these issues still present.
May 21, 2020
This is the third book in the series. Unlike the first two books this book possibly could be read as a stand alone. She repeats a lot of the story covered in the first two books. That makes the book a little slower than the first two.
These books have the story line of a group of kids with psychic abilities. The politicians want to use these young people to control the government. The kids just want to be left alone.
The locations of this book were in West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and other states along the East coast. I was startled by the setting not normally used in this third book. I was born and mostly raised in Oak Ridge. The use of Brushy Mountain penitentiary was unexpected. It is an eerie setting and considered to be haunted by some. Also the attack on the Oak Ridge National Lab and the destruction of the Sunsphere are over the top.
These books have the story line of a group of kids with psychic abilities. The politicians want to use these young people to control the government. The kids just want to be left alone.
The locations of this book were in West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and other states along the East coast. I was startled by the setting not normally used in this third book. I was born and mostly raised in Oak Ridge. The use of Brushy Mountain penitentiary was unexpected. It is an eerie setting and considered to be haunted by some. Also the attack on the Oak Ridge National Lab and the destruction of the Sunsphere are over the top.
January 16, 2019
I enjoyed the series, good plot, good characters, however, in this last book of the series the author has decided to use her talent to push political views. For this reason, I gave one star to a book I would usually give 3 stars. When I read fiction, I do so for entertainment, not to be pushed toward anyones ideas about political issues. Rysa Walker has been removed from my list of authors to read. I have read and enjoyed the first book of her CHRONOS series, but will not read the others. Unfortunately, this seems to be a growing trend among authors on both sides of the political wall. Maybe the readers who are sick and tired of the world of hate we see everywhere, should be given a warning on the cover of books that push politics.
May 18, 2019
The Delphi Revolution is an absolutely phenomenal conclusion to Rysa Walker's Delphi Trilogy. It made my best of the year list in 2018. I wish I had had time to do a full series review.
The finale is loaded with lots of suspense and a few big surprises. I was amazed at how quickly I sped through this rather lengthy book.
The finale is loaded with lots of suspense and a few big surprises. I was amazed at how quickly I sped through this rather lengthy book.
December 30, 2019
I loved this trilogy! Anna Morgan has grown up in the foster care system, and she picks up ghost hitchhikers. The trilogy begins with her latest hitcher getting her to contact her grandfather to tell him what happened. This gets Anna and her friend Deo get pulled into a plot to take over the government that goes all the way to the top. Along the way, they discover who murdered Molly, infiltrate a secret government facility with other gifted teens, Anna gains more ghosts, some are kidnapped, and they work to establish a safe place for these teens who are affected by a government experiment. Lots of action, an engaging concept and a strong heroine make these books difficult to put down. I'm ready to read more from this author.
May 9, 2020
I thought this was a really great conclusion to an awesome trilogy. I'm incredibly sad to say goodbye to this world and the characters, but I'm so happy with the ending they all got. I definitely cried at the ending but I'm glad to know that these characters, especially Anna, are finally at peace. I loved the inclusion of Scott and Leah - I did not see their situation coming at all, but I loved it - and also of the Cregg family. I had thought that Graham was going to be more present in the book, and he was in the beginning but definitely became a backseat character towards the middle and the end. I can't say that really bothered me though, because I was much more interested in what was going on with the other characters. Anyway, overall I loved it!
September 2, 2018
A satisfying end to the Delphi trilogy. Walker picks up pretty much right where the previous book leaves us, but also gives some good reminders of where we've been for those who, like me, hadn't read them too recently. There are some good twists and turns in the story but also a few places where she goes sideways a bit unnecessarily, in my opinion. None of it is too distracting from the main thread, though, so a nice and solid 4 stars.
Thanks to the publisher for providing this ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to the publisher for providing this ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
September 5, 2018
I really love this series and was so happy to get it early from Netgalley. Once again, Anna, Aaron, Deo, Taylor and the rest of the gang fight for their freedom to live their lives in peace. There is a lot packed into this finale, some happy bits and a lot of sad. I'm not sure I liked the ending though. It was too much of a cliff hanger and left me wanting more. I have been an avid fan of dystopian fiction for a while now, and have loved reading the books by Rysa Walker. I highly recommend this trilogy.
October 9, 2018
Rysa Walker's The Delphi Revolution is the final book in this series. I tried to read with an open mind in so far as could it be a stand alone story. I think probably the reader would catch on to everything, but please don't. This story is so much richer having read The Delphi Effect and The Delphi Resistance. In her acknowledgments Ms Walker said coming to the end of the trilogy is "bittersweet" and I have to agree. The characters in these books now seem like personal friends and I will miss them coming to visit again. I was given an early copy to review.
November 19, 2018
Parting is such sweet sorrow
Ok, as much as I loathed Cregg, I couldn’t help but quote Shakespeare. Parting really is such sweet sorrow, so it is fitting. I absolutely loved this entire series and waiting for the final book was torture. (Luckily the Chronos series helped keep me occupied while waiting.) Although I am devastated that it’s over, Rysa Walker did such a wonderful job developing these characters. I will keep all of them in neat filing cabinets tucked away in my mind, but I think I can move on knowing that the ending was peaceful.
Ok, as much as I loathed Cregg, I couldn’t help but quote Shakespeare. Parting really is such sweet sorrow, so it is fitting. I absolutely loved this entire series and waiting for the final book was torture. (Luckily the Chronos series helped keep me occupied while waiting.) Although I am devastated that it’s over, Rysa Walker did such a wonderful job developing these characters. I will keep all of them in neat filing cabinets tucked away in my mind, but I think I can move on knowing that the ending was peaceful.
August 18, 2020
I'm ambivalent about this series conclusion. It's more of a 3.5 star. It moved better than Book 2, but holy exposition, Batman. Between every chapter there was a news article, and unlike the previous books, the characters did not keep up with the news, talk about the news, or have respond to the news in any way.
The actions were dictated entirely by Anna's future premonitions, in a way that negated sanity. Knowing they couldn't change the future, they proceeded to do dumb things (like tote an enemy around for several chapters) for no apparent reason other than that Anna saw they had him. As soon as the vision happened, he was cut loose, because they had no reason to carry him that far.
This story really got away from the simple concept that drew me into Book 1. Rather than being a central figure, Anna became more of a side observer, swept into the battle. I really kind of wished it had stayed between her and Cregg instead of becoming all Delphi against the world.
The actions were dictated entirely by Anna's future premonitions, in a way that negated sanity. Knowing they couldn't change the future, they proceeded to do dumb things (like tote an enemy around for several chapters) for no apparent reason other than that Anna saw they had him. As soon as the vision happened, he was cut loose, because they had no reason to carry him that far.
This story really got away from the simple concept that drew me into Book 1. Rather than being a central figure, Anna became more of a side observer, swept into the battle. I really kind of wished it had stayed between her and Cregg instead of becoming all Delphi against the world.
July 11, 2022
Fantastic book!
I really enjoyed this series! Rysa Walker has created such wonderful characters. I found the heroine, Anna very refreshing. She is not portrayed as "perfect" or the author does not use her beauty/face as a means to sell her self worth. That always pisses me off when that happens in other books. She is a character that is complex, and very likable. The world that has been created is harsh, but is softened by the found family that the characters have met along this twisty trip. I definitely recommend this series, and this author. Thank you!
I really enjoyed this series! Rysa Walker has created such wonderful characters. I found the heroine, Anna very refreshing. She is not portrayed as "perfect" or the author does not use her beauty/face as a means to sell her self worth. That always pisses me off when that happens in other books. She is a character that is complex, and very likable. The world that has been created is harsh, but is softened by the found family that the characters have met along this twisty trip. I definitely recommend this series, and this author. Thank you!
October 6, 2023
The Delphi Revolution is a great ending to the trilogy. My one big complaint is that, like the other two books, there was a little too much exposition. But, it's still very much worth the read.
There are some heavy themes in this one. I'll try to list the trigger warnings below.
TW: Mind control, mild references to self-harm, corrupt government, death of children, references to torture, human experimentation, death of loved ones, grief, mild blood, moderate violence, mild references to rape and sexual assault.
There are some heavy themes in this one. I'll try to list the trigger warnings below.
TW: Mind control, mild references to self-harm, corrupt government, death of children, references to torture, human experimentation, death of loved ones, grief, mild blood, moderate violence, mild references to rape and sexual assault.
October 24, 2018
Great ending!
So, I choose to read to take my mind off politics because I am a Deplorable, and though there are more people who approve of our current administration than the media wants to report, we all need an escape. The ratlike spider creature reminds me of Clinton, Obama, and Soros. As for the actual story and characters in this book, they are an exceptional duo. Loved this trilogy.
So, I choose to read to take my mind off politics because I am a Deplorable, and though there are more people who approve of our current administration than the media wants to report, we all need an escape. The ratlike spider creature reminds me of Clinton, Obama, and Soros. As for the actual story and characters in this book, they are an exceptional duo. Loved this trilogy.
October 28, 2018
What a fitting ending to an amazing trilogy this was. I loved everything about this book. And just like the other books in this series the writing was great and intense, the characters well written and the pace was keeping me on edge the whole time. The Delphi Trilogy is high up on the list of books I highly recommend!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Skyscape!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Skyscape!
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