{"id":55754,"date":"2020-11-17T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=55754"},"modified":"2025-08-14T23:30:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T03:30:12","slug":"release-arc-review-bound-by-forever-true-immortality-3-by-s-young","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=55754","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Bound by Forever (True Immortality, #3) by S. Young"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bound by Forever, the third fantastically exciting book in the True Immortality series is now live!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Amazon\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Apple\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Nook\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Kobo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Niamh Farren has been burdened by knowledge for most of her life. As one of seven fae children born into the human world with the ability to open the gate to Faerie, Niamh’s mission is to guide her fae brethren to do what’s right. Because Niamh has seen what will happen to the human world if she does not protect the gate. Throughout the years, she’s traveled the world with her brother Ronan, using her psychic visions to find the fae-borne and convince them to stay on the path that will keep the gate from opening. She has sacrificed much … but when she loses her brother to the mission, Niamh begins to lose herself.<\/p>\n

For nearly one hundred and fifty years, werewolf Kiyo has wandered the planet as a lost soul. Cursed with immortality, he spends his awful eternity as a mercenary for hire. When the powerful Fionn M\u00f3r confides the truth about the existence of Faerie and hires Kiyo to protect one of the fae-borne, he accepts the challenge out of boredom, not heroism. Yet Niamh is unexpected in every way the werewolf can possibly imagine.<\/p>\n

Guarding Niamh from her enemies is nowhere near as challenging as protecting the fae woman from herself. If Kiyo is to succeed, he must help Niamh find herself again, and not just for her sake. Ignoring the fierce connection between them may no longer be an option. A new enemy is rising and threatening to rip open the gate between worlds. To remind Niamh of who she really is, Kiyo must make the choice to lower his defenses and give into their bond. Or safeguard his own heart … and in doing so lead the human world to the brink of war.<\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4.5 stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

Another fantastic read from Samantha Young. A fast-paced, exciting paranormal read with great world development, fantastic characters, a whole lot of action and a beautifully emotional love story. I devoured this book, and couldn\u2019t get enough!<\/p>\n

This is the third book in the True Immortality<\/i> series. There is enough background given for you to read this as a standalone, but it contains spoilers for the earlier books in the series. And honestly, why would you pick up a paranormal book halfway through a series anyway? So much has already happened, and the first two books are just awesome, and you don\u2019t want to miss out on those! I definitely recommend starting this series from the beginning so that you get the full picture and appreciate it the way it was meant to be read.<\/p>\n

This is the story of Kiyo and Niamh. Both have already been introduced in earlier books, and it\u2019s a bit of a complex backstory so I won\u2019t go into too much detail, but basically Niamh is a fae living in hiding because she\u2019s being chased down by various supernatural factions who either want to kill her or use her almost fathomless powers for nefarious purposes. Kiyo is an immortal werewolf who has been hired by Fionn (hero of book, #2, Kiss of Vengeance<\/a> to track Niamh down and protect her – Kiyo\u2019s immortality makes him a one-of-a-kind werewolf, and he is the only being strong enough for the job (there is a fun free short story – Kiss of Eternity<\/a>\u00a0– which shows us this arrangement being made).<\/p>\n

Niamh is an incredibly gifted fae whose life has not been easy. Reeling from grief, loss and guilt, she has taken it upon herself to become a lone vigilante, meting out justice to bad guys that she sees in visions. Her \u2018missions\u2019 have her bouncing all over Europe, until Kiyo steps in.<\/p>\n

Kiyo is a lone wolf in every sense of the word. He has kept himself attachment-free, and his cold and ruthless demeanour stops him from getting involved with anybody or anything. Looking after a fae is the last thing he wants to do, but he is being paid well do it. And, once he meets the beautiful young creature, he is intrigued.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am one of only five beings left in this world with powers beyond anyone\u2019s wildest imagination. I\u2019m capable of things you couldn\u2019t conceive of.\u201d She stepped into him, forcing him to hold her gaze. \u201cAnd out of all my incredible gifts, my soft emotions, as you call them, my kindness, my compassion, my live, are my greatest. Because without them, I am the darkest, most dangerous being you\u2019ll ever meet.
\n\u201cBe grateful I am who I am, Kiyo. For everyone\u2019s sake.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ooooh, shivers!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a smooth start for them though. Immediately distrusting of the werewolf, Niamh battles to get free of Kiyo, and we get this wonderful back-and-forth as the two powerful immortals battle it out for dominance. It\u2019s exciting and dramatic, and parts of it are fun, as they bicker and fight, and they have big hurdles to overcome when it comes to gaining each other\u2019s trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is light and dark in all of us, Niamh. Sometimes life causes us to let in a little more dark than we\u2019re comfortable with. But as long as we remember the light exists to chase away the shadows, we\u2019ll be okay.\u201d He glanced at her meaningfully. \u201cThe dark is our imperfect natures, but without it, we\u2019d never realize how beautiful the light is. How beautiful it is as it dances with the shadows.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This book is a lot more emotional than I was expecting, and I really enjoyed that aspect of the story. Kiyo, who has been alone for so long and has been keeping secrets for centuries, has a lot to learn as he begins to open up for the first time in his life, and Niamh needs to find it in her to trust somebody else to be there for her her. It\u2019s a dramatic journey with lots of ups and downs as they figure it all out, but I loved watching it all unfold (especially when Kiyo gest some help from a fellow werewolf that I was thrilled to see again!).<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t love someone if they\u2019ve never shown you who they really are \u2026 I\u2019ve only ever shown one person who I really am. And I\u2019m looking at her right now.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The romance is a slow burn, but so, so worth the wait! As I said, there\u2019s a lot that they have to learn before they can even begin to get involved, but the build up is fantastic, and the chemistry sizzles, so by the time they actually get there, I was almost delirious with happiness (and fanning myself at the hotness) as they finally figured themselves out.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want you,\u201d he repeated and pressed his hand harder against her heart. \u201cBut I want this too. If you can\u2019t give me that, you need to say so now because I can\u2019t take one without the other. Not with you.\u201d
\nHer whole body seemed to sag into him. \u201cYou already have it,\u201d she confessed. \u201cI feel like you\u2019ve had it forever.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

From Eastern Europe to Scandinavia, Scotland, France, Japan and more, it\u2019s a whirlwind journey for Kiyo and Niamh as they follow Niamh\u2019s visions, leading to one hell of a showdown that is exciting, suspenseful and action-packed. I loved the tie-in to Kiyo\u2019s past as they visit his home country, and the story twists and turns as a new threat emerges \u2013 one that has the potential to destroy the world as they know it.<\/p>\n

This is a great read, with a really satisfying ending, including an intriguing glimpse into Elijah\u2019s story up next. We get to catch up with the couples from the previous books, and I am loving both the strength of the fae sisterhood, and the \u2018bromance\u2019 dynamic as the guys all interact. So fun!<\/p>\n

This series is turning into a PNR fave! I am loving the action, excitement and the passionate, emotional love stories, and I can\u2019t wait to see how it\u2019s all going to finish in the final book.<\/p>\n

I loved this one \u2013 4.5 stars!<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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True Immortality<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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War of Hearts (#1) <\/strong>(Conall & Thea)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: \u00a0Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Kiss of Vengeance (#2) <\/strong>(Fionn & Rose)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Kiss of Eternity (#2.5)<\/strong>
\nBridging novella between books 2 and 3
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\nAvailable free:\u00a0 Author’s website<\/a><\/p>\n

Bound by Forever (#3) <\/strong>(Kiyo & Niamh)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitten by Destiny (#4)<\/strong> (Echo & Elijah)
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About S. Young<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Samantha is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty books, several of which have been nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards. She writes adult contemporary and paranormal romance, YA urban fantasy and YA contemporary fiction. Her books have been published in 28 languages in 30 countries. She resides in Scotland.<\/p>\n

For more information visit http:\/\/authorsamanthayoung.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check out our\u00a0Samantha Young Author Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0for more great reads!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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