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Ethan Lawson Wate wakes up in Beautiful Redemption as a Sheer. Adapting to a Sheer's lifestyle in the Otherworld, Ethan desires to go back to Gatlin – not as a Sheer. Ethan than found a way to send messages to Lena Duchannes through The Stars And Stripes newspaper. Everything was going well for Ethan in the Otherworld until his aunt – Prudence Jane – brought him to meet Obidias Trueblood and found out about the horrible truth.

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This is the last book of a four books series and i exceptionally enjoyed reading this book the most. Kami and Margaret wrote Beautiful Redemption a bit differently this time. Beautiful Redemption is broken into 3 main sections, the first and last being in Ethan's point of view and the second being in Lena's point of view. Although it was really weird to read Lena's point of view after getting so used to Ethan's point of view in the first few books.

As per usual, the first few chapters were way too slow and boing but i do not mind because what introductions do are to introduce the new details slowly. I personally got a little confused with Ethan's conflicted feelings about being a Sheer at the Otherworld and leaving Lena behind at Gatlin. He was happy as he reunited with his mother but whenever it came to Lena, Ethan just completely forget about the reunion he had with his mother. It could just be me because i am a very family oriented person. Fortunately, when Ethan finally found our from Obidias that he wasn't supposed to die at all, the story got interesting and the fun had arrived.

Another thing that confused me while reading the story was the time difference... I understood that the Otherworld had no time and whatnot but it can still get really confusing at times. Especially when Ethan used the crossword puzzle to ask Lena for her riverstone, he had just finished creating the crossword puzzle and when he went back home, there it was sitting on the doorstep of his Otherworld home.

On the bright side, Beautiful Redemption started off well and ended off well. I just could not get over the fact that Xavier – the gatekeeper – would forget Ethan when Ethan finally die of old age. This is a very upsetting part purely because Xavier was so nice to Ethan and he wouldn't remember Ethan after a while. Beautiful Redemption does not really have a happy ending since Amma passed on too but it's a beautiful story.

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Ethan Lawson Wate: His sarcasm in Beautiful Redemption was one of the best thing that happened in the book. Even though he had always been brave ever since the first book, but i could actually see a braver Ethan in the last book. He dared to show his sarcasm to everybody including Charlie (The River Master), Xavier (The Gatekeeper), a Keeper when he finally entered through the gates, Sarafine Duchannes and even Angelus. That, my friend, is true bravery because everybody knows sarcasm can get you into some serious trouble most of the time.

Lena Duchannes: I'm so happy that my home girl did not drop into depressed mode and get all gothic and emo again like when Macon died back in Beautiful Darkness. She was strong, like the Natural caster she was supposed to be. She even dared to raid Abraham's place and rescue Ridley, and not to forget, to go up against Abraham for The Book of Moons knowing very well that it will not end well. This last book in the series has almost everyone becoming stronger and braver.

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Favourite: Any part that has Xavier in it, Xavier is one of the best characters in the entire series. How can someone so good be treated so badly? I cannot express my annoyance for Xavier for the way he was treated and my love for his character.

Least favourite: Amma's death, period.

Ethan Lawson Water (Beautiful Redemption)

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Beautiful Chaos is an addictive book as one continues to read on. This book holds so much new details that does not relate to the first or the second book. For example, there's the underground tunnel connecting from Ethan's house to the Far Keep's door. In addition, Ethan's wayward strength gave us readers a whole new look on wayward. Although Beautiful Chaos did confuse me on some parts (minor parts), as long as one reads it properly and slowly, everything is understandable.

Personally, i really love the third book in the Caster Chronicles. I have only read the first and the second book so i cannot judge the entire series before i start on the fourth book. Either way, Beautiful Chaos is a really good book that gives the reader a lot of feelings while reading it.

Another side note, as the story continued into the climax, it was nearly impossible to place the book down and stop myself from reading. I would stress on how much this book should be considered into everybody's reading list but not everybody is into witches or supernatural.

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Ethan Lawson Wate: Unlike the first two books in the series, Ethan really matured and grew up in the third book. He viewed each problem properly and tried his best to find the solution to it. However, it could also be because his soul is fractured so the more childish side of him was left in the other world. What Ethan did for the New Order - by sacrificing himself - at the end of the story was more than noble. He could have given up trying to save the world and spend the last days with his loved ones but he didn't. He sacrificed himself just so that his loved ones would be safe and continue to live on. Ethan might just be a wayward (or in Link's opinion, the Aquaman) and he doesn't really have any cool super powers but, Ethan is the real hero among all the characters in the book.

Lena Duchannes: Lena is more lovable or likable in Beautiful Chaos. I can see that she was also maturing now. She might still be that stubborn and jealous girlfriend of Ethan but as the story progressed and she started opening up to Liv, anyone can see Lena has matured. Unfortunately Lena can be so weak sometimes. Yes, she killed her mother but that was because her mother tried to kill her for the second time. If i were to be in Lena's shoes, i wouldn't be as traumatized as she was.

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My favourite part of the story: It would be the time Ethan spent with the Lilum. I love how the Lilum is the Wheel of Fate and she can do anything dangerous to Ethan but he still dares to question her when he needs answers. Then again, Ethan is the One Who Is Two so the Lilum cannot really get rid of Ethan even if he did get on her nerves. Yet she saved John from his death when she knew that John was sacrificing himself because everybody thought he was the One Who Is Two. As much as the Lilum speaks with no emotions in her tone, she definitely doesn't want innocent people sacrificing themselves for the New Order.

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My least favourite part of the story: Definitely the Snow dance. I do not understand Ridley as much as i really like Ridley. She is jealous but she doesn't want to admit it. And she believes she can only be with Link if she gained her Siren power back. Ridley is...dumb? She has a cousin, a powerful cousin that is in a relationship with a mortal. So how come she doesn't believe that her relationship with work out with Link even though she has lost her powers? I feel so sad for Link but i am glad Link did not go with Ridley's plans when he realised she gained her Siren power back.

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Would i recommend the book?

If you like supernatural, pick up the Caster Chronicles. It will be worth all your time because the Caster Chronicles series is unlike any normal witch stories. Trust me on that.

Ethan Lawson Wate (Beautiful Chaos)