CRUSADE: Vanquished

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She is just amazing in how she never gives up on her teammates, especially Antonio. Antonio--a kind vampire turned cruel, then back to kind--sort of. He is having major trouble with bloodlust in this book. Its like his demon has been awakened. It was a completely different Antonio than in the first book, and it kind of drove me crazy! Until the end, where he finally manned up! Skye--I think Skye is my favorite member. She has such goodness in her, but she is one tough cookie. She finally starts to realize she might have a thing for Holgar in this one, which complicates things a bit!

She has to make some tough choices in this story, but I never doubted her for a second! Holgar--the kindest and most loyal werewolf you will ever meet! He saves his members countless times in this story, and he is rock solid throughout. I think he turns into the biggest hero in the story myself. If only Jaime would leave him alone!

Jamie--the member that frustrates me the most. But in this story, I actually did connect with him more, and he does some pretty out of character things to help his teammates. He may act like he's in it for himself, but I think the team is wearing off on him! He also does something in this story that I never would have expected!

Noah--not an original team member, but he is desperately needed in this battle. He plays his part to perfection. I really liked Noah, and I felt so awful when the authors finally told us his back story. Of all the members, he really has the least to lose. The final battle and ending was more than I could have hoped! It tied up everything, but it wasn't cheesy or an easy fight by any means. There are more deaths, but I won't spoil it for you! But I was in tears at one point! A great finale for a great series! One person found this helpful. The book was a good ending to the trilogy.

I look forward to more books by this author. It was shipped quickly and it arrived in perfect shape. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Great job Debbie Viguie and Nancy Holder! Nancy Holder wrote an excellent conclusion for the Crucade series. One of my favorite books and I love her take on vampires. Uniquely written and just a worth while read. At first it was kind of tough to get into but was quickly caught in it and couldn't put the book down. Great read for all ages! Finally, an end to the series! All the loose ends, which were overwhelming in number, were cleanly tied up and in a satisfying way.

Great ending to the series.

Vanquished (Crusade, #3) by Nancy Holder

The audio version was amazing!! Nicola Barber did a wonderful job animating the characters. The story was fantastic! I love all things vampire! See all 16 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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Amazon Music Stream millions of songs. Amazon Advertising Find, attract, and engage customers. Amazon Drive Cloud storage from Amazon. Alexa Actionable Analytics for the Web. Noah is sent to Project Crusade headquarters, where he infiltrates the base in Budapest - to find out info about the virus Dr. Sherman, a vamp, is working on that will wipe out vampires - it's air born so it'll kill all of them. Castle Bran, Transylvania - Heather's lurking outside the castle, watching Aurora, who is freaked out by Lucifer finding out that she lost Antonio when she'd captured him.

At the Monastery of St. Jenn's gonna go with Holgar. Viorica's gonna help them find the herb they need. But he'd just as soon as betray them to Lucifer if it saved his hide. What matters is if his will is strong or weak. Estefan's hunting her - back at the St.

Book 3 - Ereshkigal: The street fighters that Jamie met while searching for Skye join them for the final battle too. The witches join Skye. Aurora remembers when Lucifer changed her into a vampire, she didn't remember agreeing to it. Kenji Sakamoto shows up - Eriko's brother the Hunter. And he's gonna fight with them too. Lucifer questions Antonio about the virus who says it doesn't work.

And JAmie doesn't wanna kill him anymore. And he was saddened by Noah's loss - he'd kinda become a brother to him. Esther told the group that Father Juan had been st. Vanquished continues to focus on a group of eclectic teenagers who were trained to fight vampires worldwide after the vampires announced themselves to the world thanks to Solomon the leader of the Vampire Nation.

This includes their leader Father Juan who is as mysterious as they come. Jenn, who previously thought of herself as just Jenn, has grown to the point where she could be considered cold and hardened to the core. In the end, Jenn will need to find all the courage and strength she can find in order to survive the final battle between good and evil. I think the most interesting character this time out is Skye.

Not only was she kidnapped and tortured by her Ex-Estefan who is a Dark Witch, but she has to deal with her family and former coven mates who basically turned their back on her when she went to join the fight against the vampires. She also becomes a leader in her own right when the final battle between good and evil reaches its pinnacle thanks to some surprising new characters that decide to forgo their isolation and join in on the fight against the vampires. Vanquished is a fitting finale to a pretty amazing series.

The ending, in my opinion, leaves a lot of room for further story development if the authors ever decide to come back and revisit this series from different characters perspectives. Sep 07, Jagged rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book made me cry. In fact, at times it ripped me to shreds. And I am truly sad to see the trilogy end. I was very attached to the characters in this story.

The journey I was taken on touched me deeply. And for a vampire novel, I am impressed. There was so much growing up done in these three books, for all of the characters. It was very inspiring. I was satisfied with the ending, though I wasn't sure if the last part was supposed to be humour or what. It actually just mad This book made me cry. It actually just made me feel bad for Father Juan. Such an amazing end a really great trilogy.

Though I hate how the last page was kind of a cliff hanger. But I loved the series and I wish it were more popular. I know people are probably straying from these books because the vampire theme is getting old, but these are very well written and deserve more readers. Sep 12, Bria added it Shelves: Waited way too long to read this last book Sep 01, Reading Teen rated it it was amazing Shelves: Amazing ending to a phenomenal series! Nov 27, Turner rated it really liked it. Each book kept getting better and better. This was a nicely wrapped up story. I wish there was a showdown with Lucifer fighting wise but overall I enjoyed the outcome.

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As always, this book was jammed pack with action! As this series went on, I found myself caring about the characters more and more. One of the things that I loved most about this series was how readers are able to see each one of the characters grow. We are able to see changes in ALL the characters Speaking of, he actually grew on me in this book! I found myself somewhat actually liking him! The only problem I have with this installment is how quickly and nicely things were wrapped up.

Despite all of the action, the book seemed to progress kind of slowly; so, I was super surprised when I got to the end and everything was wrapped up in just a few pages. I was waiting for an epic "final battle" to take place, which I did get a battle, but I don't think it was Harry Potter final battle worthy. No matter, after a few bumps in the road I was able to get back on track with Vanquished. So much has happened to Jenn and her team that it's impossible to sum it all up now, even with my poor memory!

This time around, Jenn is still hurting from Antonio's actions, he went to the "dark side" and was able to come back to himself, but there's a It's been ages since I read the last book in Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie's Crusade trilogy, I read it as an ARC in , so it's been a really long time! This time around, Jenn is still hurting from Antonio's actions, he went to the "dark side" and was able to come back to himself, but there's a distance between them. She loves him still, but it's hard to know if he feels the same way. And having Noah there only complicates things.

This is one of the more complicated love triangles I think, and yet not really complicated. Noah is a pretty awesome guy and he cares for Jenn, even gave up smoking because she didn't like it. He's a good guy and could make her happy, yet I don't see many sparks between them. Jenn frets a lot over Antonio and wanting to be with him and yet his holding back because he's a vampire.

It gets a little tiring at times, but not to the point where I hate the characters. With so many characters in these lovely authors' series, it's always hard to "sum up" what happened with who. We get back in touch with Skye and her being kidnapped by her ex, Jamie decides to go after her and rescue her. Where Heather, Jenn's sister and newly made vampire, is on a mission of her own. Heather was an interesting character to follow, I felt like I knew what she was doing at times, but then she would do something else that would totally blindside me!

I wasn't expecting her to do this or that. For that matter, there were a LOT of surprises in this one! It's the final book and the final battle. Jenn and her accumulated team that has crossed borders to get to her and her friends are going to take down the vampires, led by Lucifer, yep, that GUY! The battle was long and worrying because so much was happening, lives were being lost left and right, by both bad guys and good guys.

By the end we're left reeling with all the chaos that had been wrought. I thought the ending was good, maybe a touch to perfect, yet there's still all these other things the characters have to consider that are on the horizon.

We won't get to see any of that though. For now, the story is done. Yet I am still left reeling with a few questions, ones I can't really pose, but it makes me wonder are we sure it's all said and done? How did this "event" work out the way it did? What was all that? Too many questions and no answers in sight! And if that wasn't enough to make my head spin, the epilogue brings about another question!! It's hard to explain the exact feeling I got, but I was seriously thinking somewhere along the lines of "say what? It was just that surprising! And there were just too many twists and questions like that that left me a little unsatisfied to truly enjoy the novel, hence the not perfect, but still awesomely good, rating.

All in all, it was a good read. I enjoyed reading this trilogy because I have enjoyed the duo authors' first series that was cancelled for a few year, tearing my world apart since that fourth book or second book in the second compilation for newbies ended with a whopper of a cliffhanger! Took years before that cliffhanger pain to end!

Anyways, this series has been good! I cannot wait to see what the next series these ladies cook up will be! Jul 20, Jenny rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was a thrill ride of a novel! I've always loved this series, and I finally got to finish the series! I was not disappointed with the finale in the least. It completely lived up to my expectations! The beginning of the book starts off so dark and hopeless. One of the team members of Team Salamanca is dead, another is missing, Antonio is fighting his blood lust, and Jenn is reeling from what happened to Antonio.

The only member at all who seems to think they can recover from this and be triump This was a thrill ride of a novel! The only member at all who seems to think they can recover from this and be triumphant is Father Juan. The one thing that really stuck out in this book that didn't in the first two was Father Juan. We finally get to learn something about him, who and what he really is.

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The epilogue of the book is one page, devoted to him, and made me laugh out loud! The team would have been doomed without him. There isn't much lying around in this book. Every time the team seems to get a chance to rest and strategize, something happens that flips everything on its head again. Considering that this story is about a worldwide war with vampires, the authors manage to make this book feel so real. And everything about it is the exact opposite of Twlight!

The reason I think I love this series so much is the characters. This story would make a fantastic movie, just in the characters are so easy to love and connect with. The group makes me think a little of Cassandra Clare's characters--atleast the comradeship, and jealousy between them. I'm going to talk a little bit about the characters and why they are so great, especially in this book.

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There will be spoilers ahead from the other books, so if you haven't read the first two books, you may want to stop reading! Jenn --the team's leader has finally come into her own. She is like a commandeer steering her troops in battle. In this story, its more than just her team, she's the general for the whole army! She is just amazing in how she never gives up on her teammates, especially Antonio. Antonio--a kind vampire turned cruel, then back to kind--sort of. He is having major trouble with bloodlust in this book. Its like his demon has been awakened. It was a completely different Antonio than in the first book, and it kind of drove me crazy!

Until the end, where he finally manned up! Skye--I think Skye is my favorite member. She has such goodness in her, but she is one tough cookie. She finally starts to realize she might have a thing for Holgar in this one, which complicates things a bit! She has to make some tough choices in this story, but I never doubted her for a second! Holgar--the kindest and most loyal werewolf you will ever meet! He saves his members countless times in this story, and he is rock solid throughout.

I think he turns into the biggest hero in the story myself. If only Jaime would leave him alone! Jamie--the member that frustrates me the most. But in this story, I actually did connect with him more, and he does some pretty out of character things to help his teammates. He may act like he's in it for himself, but I think the team is wearing off on him! He also does something in this story that I never would have expected! Noah--not an original team member, but he is desperately needed in this battle.

He plays his part to perfection. I really liked Noah, and I felt so awful when the authors finally told us his back story. Of all the members, he really has the least to lose. The final battle and ending was more than I could have hoped! It tied up everything, but it wasn't cheesy or an easy fight by any means. There are more deaths, but I won't spoil it for you! But I was in tears at one point! A great finale for a great series! Oct 29, Viola rated it liked it. Talk about rushing a whole book from start to end I don't know why exactly, but I did.

It was a fitting end for Jenn and Antonio, though I was a little scared for a bit about what would happen to my favorite characters, especially after Eri left. And my goodness, poor Skye. She was always being tormented, wasn't she? Jamie's end was definitely unexpected I'm super happy that all of the characters had 'endings' but I still get the same feeli Talk about rushing a whole book from start to end I'm super happy that all of the characters had 'endings' but I still get the same feeling I dis from the second book.

I loved what was happening, but there was entirely TOO much going on. There were too many side stories and too many events being all mashed together. You don't get a really feel or attachment for anything, which is fairly disappointing. And as a result, everything seemed to be rather skimmed over. All the pieces were there Or there were just too many pieces and not a big enough table to put them on.

One thing I did like about all of the intermittent stories was that they all had potential to be their own story. And to go their own way. I just wish that more would have been incorporated into each section It's great that everyone teamed together at the end, but it felt rushed and forced. There was no emphasis on the ending, other than to have it end.

I guess I'm just a little disappointed by the ending to this series overall. I think the epilogue is funny because it leads you to believe that their may be more. At the same time This book should have been twice the size it was. Anyhow - I still love the characters even if they seemed to be less of their own persons in this book and i liked that they all had different issues going on.

I'm happy with the way things ended, I just wish the path to get there would have ben drawn out better. And that there were more explanations for things. You cant shove all of these different characters from different backgrounds with different stories together and expect a cohesive turnout. And you can't bring up all these emotions and then just never touch on them.

Like the Noah Jenn dilemma or Jamie's guns or Skye's vows and fear of inadequacy. I would also like to have learned more about Holgar. He had so much potential for personality and to be such a big part of the story, but he wasnt. But eh, not a bad series for the most part I guess. I'll enjoy rereading again, I'm sure. Apr 28, Kelli rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book was another case of hate that its over but loved the ending!

This was an amazing end to a great trilogy. Want vampire books done well? Read the Crusade books. They will not disappoint. Unless you only like cutesy sparkly vampires. Then you might be disappointed. The Battle of Salamanca just ended and Skye is the prisoner of her dreaded ex.

Antonio is trying and failing to come to terms with what he did while his humanity was taken This book was another case of hate that its over but loved the ending! Antonio is trying and failing to come to terms with what he did while his humanity was taken away. This book did an excellent job of reminding me what happened in the previous books without making it obvious that I was getting a recap.

It has been quite a while since I read Damned, but I felt like I had just finished it with how this book seamlessly helped me remember the important points. This book was altogether excellent. I flew through it, not wanting to put it down. I will admit that their were time when I got worried I did not think the HEA was going to be possible, but I just kept going because I had to know what would happen.

This book has some shocking moments, some sweet moments, but for the most part, it is about preparing for the final showdown. Everything is about the battle. They are at war and you never can forget that. Juan, and Jamie even grew on me by the end. This book really was a great end to the series. There really is no more to say. Mar 23, ephrielle rated it really liked it. I definitely loved the portion of the book where Jenn's grandmother tells Antonio off. He has been moaning and complaining about his lot for many pages. She puts him in his place not a moment too soon. I envy her this moment.

Even Father Juan got on board and tried to pull him out of his self induced confinement. I have encountered many similar characters in my reading. I often wish I could smack a little 'so what' sense into them. Do something, anything just make a decision. Loved the ending or I definitely loved the portion of the book where Jenn's grandmother tells Antonio off. Loved the ending or more precisely the epilogue. It made me laugh. Not perfect but definitely worth every page. The bad guys who spread so much terror and torture through the first two books turn out not to be all that scary or bad compared to what waited in the shadows.

As horrifying and terrible as the evil in the shadow it seems the light had better plans in the wings. I really enjoyed the view of religion and more specifically God and Love. It was nice to watch how each character came to grasp with those two things. I loved the different languages and cultures of the characters. So much life in them. Sep 23, Carmen Terronez rated it really liked it. I enjoyed Vanquished the last in the Crusade Trilogy. Jenn is the new Hunter of the Salamancas after Eriko was killed in the last book. Antonio is still a Vampire and is battling the monster inside him more than ever and his love for Jenn.

Father Juan has cast the runes hundreds of times and is certain that Jenn and Antonio can and will be together if Jenn can finally lead, let go of her anger and love completely. It is also up to Antonio to let go of the monster within, believe in himself and h I enjoyed Vanquished the last in the Crusade Trilogy. This book is split into 3 and takes us on several different journeys from several different POV's: Pay attention and as I did and figure out something very important. I became confused at first trying to keep up with the many different stories but then as I read further in it became easier and flowed nicely.

I was shocked by the author and the ending she gave Jaime, I definetly didn't see that coming! My understanding is this is the end though the Epilogue confuses me and makes me think much differently. Nov 07, Gabby rated it it was amazing Shelves: In some ways I liked this book best out of the trilogy - there's a fair amount of action, and it feels directed and not aimless, unlike the first two. Also, Jenn sucks a lot less.

She comes into her role as a leader and is so less annoying. Still though, the plot overall was on the confusing side and seemed to leave a lot of things out. How did all the warriors manage to gather in Transylvania for the big battle? Given previous descriptions of travel, it would seem rather hard for people all ove In some ways I liked this book best out of the trilogy - there's a fair amount of action, and it feels directed and not aimless, unlike the first two. Given previous descriptions of travel, it would seem rather hard for people all over the world to come to vampire-infested territory with weapons and food, even if they got the word on where to be.

Also, Jenn's sudden knowledge of military tactics baffled me - and that none of the other [older, more experienced] troop leaders tried to usurp her. The entire final battle was just mystifying - the bit with the virus was way to easy and convenient if it was so easy to do and spread worldwide anyway, why wasn't it released as soon as it was ready? Anyway, this probably would have been a 2.

Aug 19, Diane Ferbrache rated it liked it Shelves: After the battle at Salamanca in Damned, the hunters have scattered to the four winds. Countries all over the globe have surrendered to the vampires, but there is still a very strong resistance organization consisting of werewolves, priests, witches, humans, and even a vampire priest.