Waging War: The Immortal Descendants book 4: Volume 4

Another great story in the series, where time jumps back to 1944 and WW2. It's brimming with action, adventure and emotional turmoil, which continues character development, world-building and plot.It may have been written for a YA readership but the issues concern human behaviour for any age group - Ringo's wisdom is amazing.The characters have distinct personalities and each fit into the story perfectly. It is well-written, enjoyable, intriguing and a fantastic read.Highly recommended.

This book, like the others in the series, went far beyond all expectations. With characters that I promptly fell in love with, a plot enriched with hints and riddles that constantly keep me guessing as to how the last book will go, and an incredibly developed setting, the series instantly become one of my favourites - within just 23 days of this book being released, I had already read it twice, with the rest of the series in between!

Book reviewer Tourettes: Argh! Amazing! Nooooooo! WTF?There is so much going on in this book I don't know where to start.I hesitated to start reading this as I definitely classify this as a YA book, also Archer's old-fashioned views about sex and marriage felt a little Twilight to me (although TBH I didn't see anything wrong with Edward's views in Twilight until I read other people's comments anyway). But honestly I don't know why I felt any trepidation.The adventures start when Archer gets a message from his old colleague Ravi, of course Ravi thinks that Archer is the grandson of his old friend, named after him, rather than his old friend miraculously looking exactly the same as he did in the 1940s. A secret room has been discovered at Bletchley Park (the English top secret code-breaking centre responsible for decoding Nazi war messages) with a scrap of an old message decrypted during World War II.In an unusual twist Saira and Archer are separated - Saira Clocks back to 1944, just before D-Day, to try to save/ stop Tom whilst Archer stays in the present in order to try to rescue the mixed-blood descendants who have been kidnapped by the Mongers. Mixed up with all this are races with bears and wolves, meetings with old friends, making new friends, a potential cure for vampirism, fencing lessons, bicycle lessons, the Elgin marbles, violent deaths, bombs and deserted underground train stations.If you liked the previous books I feel sure you will like this one too. Although Saira and friends don't Clock as far back in time as in the other books the period detail is just as compelling.I would say that you should read the previous books first in order to understand what Clocking means, who are the Mongers, how Archer, Saira, Saira's family, Ringo etc met and became friends. However, if a reader was prepared to accept that they wouldn't understand some of the background/ terminology I think they would be able to read and enjoy this as a stand-alone.Ah well, settle down for a wait until the next book ... hey, wait isn't there a short story free on April White's website that I haven't read? Why yes there is.

Ok let's start at the beginning i stumbled on Marking Time a few months ago and by the second chapter I was ordering Tempting Fate .and Changing Nature books 2 and 3 in the Imortal Decendants series then waited impatiently for Waging War it was well worth the waiting for these books are fantastic you are drawn in yo the lives of Saira Archer and Ringo from the moment you meet them and it just gets better and better I can't wait gor Cheeting Death to home out but wait I must

Wow, I love April White's ability to write such fantastic, fascinating and interestingly informative books. I laught, Icry, I fall in love with characters. I am hooked.Now to get the final book in the series!

Wonderful continuance of the Immortal Descendants series. You do really need to read the previous books though to get the full experience. April White is meticulous in her research. This is made evident by her further notes at the end of the book, which should not be skipped over. They will give you great respect for the supporting cast based on real people.

Once again the adventures continue with the characters who have now become almost human to the reader. The ending makes you want to continue to carry on reading but the fifth book is unavailable to 'read now' on my kindle page. Aaagh!

Nicely written, interesting story. Kept me happy on the train to work.

“Have you ever asked yourself, do monsters make war, or does war make monsters?”― Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & BoneFirst off if you haven’t read from the beginning of the series then my review will most likely make no sense at all.Book 4 in the Descendants series and I am distraught after that ending. I feel as if everything is coming to a head but there are still so many open questions which I will not go in to detail here. Choices are made, hard choices and in the end what happens that isn’t meant to happen? Time splits.Saira & Ringo go back to 1944 to the codebreaking in London World War II is in full swing but they are looking for Tom. If you want to know all about Tom read book 3, lol.We are still on with the prophecy.“Fated for one, born to anotherThe child must seek to claim the MotherThe stream shall split and branches will fightDeath will divide, and lovers uniteThe child of opposites will be the oneTo heal the Dream that War’s undone”Want to know more about the prophecy? Then read book 1 & 2. Lol.Getting back to the time split it has all seriously gone haywire but why have one prophecy when you can have two?“Because out of the ashes the phoenix will rise.The truth will be born, where before there were lies.And one line will live when the other one dies.”Well the way I see it is that in the last and final book Ms. White has got a lot to take on to give me the ending that I want and quite frankly need.On another note I take my hat off to the author when it comes once again to the history of the book she has done a fantastic job in her research and depicting the sides and emotions for everyone in such difficult times. The writing is exceptional, gripping and it sucks you into the story not matter how hard you try to not be so emotionally involved.I have informed the hubby and son that for book 5 there is no time for me to be social.P.S. There is a romance element here between Saira & Archer and it was getting good. So don't ruin it for me lady.

I have waited for this book for so long...and then I read it in two days.Waging war is very good, as all the saga, but now I'm waiting for the last book...

This book starts off running and what you don't realize is this book will have you racing along with the characters the entire time. It lulls you into catching your breath and then propels you and the characters on yet another adventure but this time there is this sense of urgency that felt even more consuming and dangerous than previous adventures (and considering all they have gone through I didn't think it possible). Saira is and for the most part always in danger and that doesn't change. What changes is how she handles it and those around her. As always she has grown from her past experiences. She matures and show consideration for what others have to say of her actions and doesn't act as a petulant child (she grew so much in the other books I didn't realize it was possible to have her mature even more but we are shown that there is always room for growth). It enables a love for Saira that wouldn't be there otherwise.So as the title talks there is much war brewing in this book. There is a couple actually. April White gives us a glimpse to a small part of World War II and does give an education to us readers on nuances from that era in a story telling way that doesn't make you feel like you are being taught but you really are. The scenes came alive before my mind's eye and I saw it all as she revealed it for me. I loved learning about code breaking and Wrens, about advance computers in a time when you would think there were none.So I know you all who follow the story want to know though about a certain relationship, one of the Archer & Saira variety. Don't read further if you want no knowledge of anything, but if you want a little taste proceed.----------Perfection. Those two, this relationship, just perfection. It has been such a slow beautiful ache reading about them and everything that is brought out in the past and future feeds that need I have been having for these two and had my heart aching, swooning, breaking and just enthralled. I loved what she did for these two so much and then well. . . then the "then" and now I am screaming internally for book 5. I NEED IT. I am on the edge going "I NEED TO KNOW!!!"-----------This series has had my attention from the start and I love every minute I spend with these characters but there is so much more time I need to spend with them and I can not wait to get those answers I have been wanting for so long in the conclusion when it comes out. This book helps cement this series excellence in my bookshelf and I can't wait to share it with my girls when they are older.So to wrap up:-Amazing historical immersion and education.-Advancement in Archer and Saira's relationship.-Even more growth on Saira's part.-Even more great side character interactions (RINGO!).-Keeps you attached to your reader.-Ends such that you will be stalking April White for that final book.

I am a huge fan of Penny Reid and follow her on Twitter. Penny tweeted about April's series and I immediately downloaded the first book. I was hooked and within a week read all three books and pre-ordered the 4th, which I just finished. Now I can hardly wait for the next one in the series! So well written, fast paced, incredible story line and a history lesson. Buy the books, you will not be disappointed !

Characters in book living partly in era of world war ii. It was a terrible time. Millions died. Love between Saira and Archer lasted a long time and it was tested. I recommend this book.