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Apalala Clan #3
Submerge
To truly love, one must fully submerge.
After her parents death, Elyse was forced to grow up on the streets. She's a fighter, a battler, a ferocious warrior.
Ladon is the third eldest of the dragon brothers. His skills are legendary and he's undefeated on the battlefield.
Sudden flashbacks of stolen memories thrust Elyse into a nail-biting battle for her own life.
When all isn't as it appears, and secrets are exposed, Ladon and Elyse are forced to bare their souls to each other, in order for them both to survive.
After her parents death, Elyse was forced to grow up on the streets. She's a fighter, a battler, a ferocious warrior.
Ladon is the third eldest of the dragon brothers. His skills are legendary and he's undefeated on the battlefield.
Sudden flashbacks of stolen memories thrust Elyse into a nail-biting battle for her own life.
When all isn't as it appears, and secrets are exposed, Ladon and Elyse are forced to bare their souls to each other, in order for them both to survive.
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2019
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About the author
Dzintra Sullivan
32 books516 followersDzintra is an Australian author, living in Queensland, Australia, where the weather is always warm and sunny.
She writes a perfect blend of drama, comedy and romance all mixed up in a paranormal/fantasy mash up. Her characters are addictive and her books fresh and new.
Her favourite thing to do is to take beliefs aand characters you think you know and turn them upside down.
Take a chance, you won't regret it.
She writes a perfect blend of drama, comedy and romance all mixed up in a paranormal/fantasy mash up. Her characters are addictive and her books fresh and new.
Her favourite thing to do is to take beliefs aand characters you think you know and turn them upside down.
Take a chance, you won't regret it.
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October 30, 2019
I finished reading in a little under 24 hours. I could not put it down! The latest journey is as beautiful, funny, and action packed as both Immersion and Depth, while also adding a new level of intrigue and intensity. Witnessing the development of the characters on this leg of the journey was fairly amazing. Witnessing how they dealt with both the light and the dark was heart warming and gut wrenching. It left me both satisfied and craving more!
So - let’s talk major points. The pacing is perfect. The story is constantly moving, but in a way that doesn’t hurry the characters or narrative. There’s an even blend of recap from the previous stories mixed with further intentional, yet subtle, world building, and an introduction of new and different characters. Sullivan pulled this off extremely well. I was always able to feel submerged, there, with the clan – either remembering or newly experiencing details as they happened.
This was all aided by Sullivan’s gift for hilarious banter and the rapport between her readers and her characters. The back and forth between all the characters is incredible. It is genuine, raunchy, and caused almost constant snickers. It reminded me of the best parts of connecting with people.
The Dragon brothers are amazing, as always. The women, though, are epically mind blowing. They aren’t just side characters or chess pieces to be moved for the story. Each owns her own narrative and journey. The “dance” Sullivan shows between the Dragon brothers and the women, regarding strength and vulnerability, is one of my absolute favorite parts of the series.
In Submerge, Sullivan allows us to see a dark side of the journey these characters are on. At times, it was hard to read, but reflecting back afterwards I was sure it was necessary. This slight addition of twist and dark sets Submerge apart from both Immersion and Depth, while also doing some great prep work for the coming novels in the series. Essentially, Sullivan pulled off great tie-ins from the first books in the series while also forecasting where the clan is off to next.
In the end, Submerge is a fun, hilarious, addition to the Apalala Clan series. It will leave the reader with some answers, a few more questions, and always craving more.
I rated this a 5 star based on the stellar pacing, hilarious banter and character engagement/building, as well as the ability of the novel to stand out from the rest of the series.
So - let’s talk major points. The pacing is perfect. The story is constantly moving, but in a way that doesn’t hurry the characters or narrative. There’s an even blend of recap from the previous stories mixed with further intentional, yet subtle, world building, and an introduction of new and different characters. Sullivan pulled this off extremely well. I was always able to feel submerged, there, with the clan – either remembering or newly experiencing details as they happened.
This was all aided by Sullivan’s gift for hilarious banter and the rapport between her readers and her characters. The back and forth between all the characters is incredible. It is genuine, raunchy, and caused almost constant snickers. It reminded me of the best parts of connecting with people.
The Dragon brothers are amazing, as always. The women, though, are epically mind blowing. They aren’t just side characters or chess pieces to be moved for the story. Each owns her own narrative and journey. The “dance” Sullivan shows between the Dragon brothers and the women, regarding strength and vulnerability, is one of my absolute favorite parts of the series.
In Submerge, Sullivan allows us to see a dark side of the journey these characters are on. At times, it was hard to read, but reflecting back afterwards I was sure it was necessary. This slight addition of twist and dark sets Submerge apart from both Immersion and Depth, while also doing some great prep work for the coming novels in the series. Essentially, Sullivan pulled off great tie-ins from the first books in the series while also forecasting where the clan is off to next.
In the end, Submerge is a fun, hilarious, addition to the Apalala Clan series. It will leave the reader with some answers, a few more questions, and always craving more.
I rated this a 5 star based on the stellar pacing, hilarious banter and character engagement/building, as well as the ability of the novel to stand out from the rest of the series.
October 30, 2019
Submerge tells the story of Elyse Douglas or Doug as she was called. Made an orphan at nine after her parents were killed in a car crash she lived on the streets until fourteen when she met Bill, he helped her and she proved herself too- to herself and to him.
Elyse Douglas, or Doug, is one incredible character. She’s hardworking with a toughness born from living on the street yet with a caring and understanding nature too. Doug is a wonderful character and together with Ladon they make a sensational couple. It was truly funny in the beginning with her reaction to him and his to her! Ladon being a true warrior isn’t sure about someone of the female persuasion trying to one up him. Some fun times to be had and as per usual the great sense of humour I have come to expect from this author is once again brilliant.
The story goes between two time frames- the present and the time of her accident, giving readers an insight into things that happened and why things are happening now. Be warned this is an intriguing story and you’ll need every tiny piece of the puzzle to work things out... if you can! I loved the twists and turns in the fast-paced storyline.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the series my advice is to read those first, these are fantastic and well worth it, you then will have a much better understanding when beginning this story.
Elyse Douglas, or Doug, is one incredible character. She’s hardworking with a toughness born from living on the street yet with a caring and understanding nature too. Doug is a wonderful character and together with Ladon they make a sensational couple. It was truly funny in the beginning with her reaction to him and his to her! Ladon being a true warrior isn’t sure about someone of the female persuasion trying to one up him. Some fun times to be had and as per usual the great sense of humour I have come to expect from this author is once again brilliant.
The story goes between two time frames- the present and the time of her accident, giving readers an insight into things that happened and why things are happening now. Be warned this is an intriguing story and you’ll need every tiny piece of the puzzle to work things out... if you can! I loved the twists and turns in the fast-paced storyline.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the series my advice is to read those first, these are fantastic and well worth it, you then will have a much better understanding when beginning this story.
October 30, 2019
These dragon brothers just keep getting better.
The 3rd book in the Apalala Clan series features Ladon and his Goddess chosen mate, Elyse (AKA Doug). Now Ladon and Elyse’s story isn’t a typical love story, Ladon has to work hard to win Elyse’s trust and heart.
I don’t want to say to much because this story is too good to be ruined by spoilers in a review. It’s full of twist and turns I never saw coming but still has the funny one liners we know to expect from the author.
Congratulations Dzintra Sullivan on another wonderful book. Can’t wait to read about the next dragon brother and his Goddess chosen mate.
The 3rd book in the Apalala Clan series features Ladon and his Goddess chosen mate, Elyse (AKA Doug). Now Ladon and Elyse’s story isn’t a typical love story, Ladon has to work hard to win Elyse’s trust and heart.
I don’t want to say to much because this story is too good to be ruined by spoilers in a review. It’s full of twist and turns I never saw coming but still has the funny one liners we know to expect from the author.
Congratulations Dzintra Sullivan on another wonderful book. Can’t wait to read about the next dragon brother and his Goddess chosen mate.
October 6, 2020
Hot bodies!
Dragons, bears, and hunters Oh my!!! D intra Sullivan can spin romance better than most. She will take you into the life of Elysa and Landon. There you get all the excitement you could every imagine in a love story.
Dragons, bears, and hunters Oh my!!! D intra Sullivan can spin romance better than most. She will take you into the life of Elysa and Landon. There you get all the excitement you could every imagine in a love story.
January 20, 2023
Despite a few painful grammatical errors, I really enjoyed this book! The characters are lovable, and the story is wonderful!
November 4, 2019
Another great story from this awesome author..
November 1, 2019
This series is so addictive! Just can’t get enough!
Ladon and Elyse’s story was full of action, suspense and laugh out loud moments.
Elyse was badass! Ladon doesn’t know what hit him. That’s all I’m saying. My lips are sealed. You must read and find out for yourself.
I can’t wait to read more about the brothers and their mates.
Ladon and Elyse’s story was full of action, suspense and laugh out loud moments.
Elyse was badass! Ladon doesn’t know what hit him. That’s all I’m saying. My lips are sealed. You must read and find out for yourself.
I can’t wait to read more about the brothers and their mates.
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