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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Ana Evelyn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Read this as a stand alone and yes there were some moments where I was a bit confused. However that was only a handful of times, so truly this CAN be read as a standalone. However if you want to know the full in’s and outs – read the previous two books unlike me. This book was overall a good read and had a lot going on. Good vs evil, race issues & discrimination if you would ( gave me Hitler vibes or current day race issues you see in the news :/ ), betrayals, growth, Changes, lots of action, and literally so so much more. This book will suck you in and keep you hooked until you finish it. I hope to read the first two books some day soon so I can get the full background. This is my first book by this author and certainly will not be my last.!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Alisa Boomer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! Not only is it a classic example of good vs evil, but it addresses racial issues from an understanding point of view. Full of magic & action, the main character is such a strong person who always stops to do the right thing. Reading the first two books is necessary because the characters develop throughout the adventure and knowing their backstories is key. I will absolutely be reading this author from now on!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book delves into racism but with a touch of magic. Shawn, the owner of DNAgen Biolabs, hates people of color. So much so that he made a drug to prevent future colored babies from being born. Being half black himself he is full of self hatred. That tied with ambition, selfishness and power, he quickly goes off the deep end.

Madeline ends up pregnant with Shawn’s baby and it puts a wedge in everything. Shawn tries to convince Madeline to take the drug while also still helping him to kill the circle.

The circle is a group of shops led by a magical group of people. Each shop has their own particular power. Soraya is in charge of managing the people. After the death of previous shop owners orchestrated by Shawn, Soraya is on clean up duty. She has to find apprentices for the empty shops while trying to protect the living.

Can they band together and stop Shawn before more die? What about the drug? Read to find out! You will not be disappointed.

Although the book is technically the 3rd book in the series, it was fine to read without reading the previous books. The book went into enough details to explain what is going on and who is who.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Katie Turner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brenda Hardwick’s Freedom Rings is the third book to The Circle fantasy series. I cannot say that I have read the two previous books beforehand. However, I am definitely intrigued to do so after reading this book to get the full scope. I was still able to follow along well enough and was completely enamored by the storyline and most of the main characters, even if there were a few gaps for me. I especially adored Soraya, with whom we get to share her journey of growth in power and leadership and fight against this hatred of people of color.

I absolutely recommend checking out this series if you are at all intrigued by witches and magic, good and evil. The writing was fantastic, with a strong and descriptive narrative. So, if you’re a fantasy fan, don’t deprive yourself! Check out The Circle series by Brenda Hardwick!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was incredibly fast paced with enough items to keep your flipping the pages to the end. Full of amazing characters, a great plot, and of course good vs. evil, this book was the perfect way to end a trilogy. One of my favorite things about this story is that it is told from multiple povs, having multiple povs really gives you the book as a whole. But this book was such a perfect ending to a trilogy that if you haven’t read the whole trilogy I not only recommend book three but I definitely recommend books one and two as well.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book three in the fantasy series by this author. I have fallen in love with this series and could not wait to get my hands on this book. While these can be read as stand-alone stories, I feel to get the most of it you need to read the books in order. I think this will give you a better understanding of the story and the characters. Now, just as with the previous two books the author did a wonderful job pulling me into the story with her amazing characters. I feel like she personally connects with these characters just as I did. She does a wonderful job of making these characters so relatable and understanding. And the way that she uses them to tell this story is wonderful. Another remarkable story that I could not put down.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad I was about to enjoy this book. Even with it being the third in a series, it was a great stand alone. The characters show the author’s attention to detail. I found myself relating to them. This book was well written and entertaining. I will be reading the others in this series.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Soraya has no choice but to take over leading The Circle after the attempted murders of many of the Elders. She must work on harnessing new powers while trying to present a strong front in an attempt to prevent farther attacks. Those attacks are being orchestrated by Shawn who is intent on destroying The Circle. Soraya and The Circle must work together to destroy Shawn and save themselves.

Shawn is CEO and owner of DNAgen Biolabs who has discovered his own unique abilities. He has had his lab create a pill called Melacrit that will eliminate races of color once he releases it into the world. When he discovers that his girlfriend Madeline is pregnant with his child time is of the essence and he must destroy The Circle before his son is born.

When I started reading this book, I did not realize it was part of a trilogy, so I had not read the first two books. Despite that I found the book easy to follow and was able to read it without feeling like I had missed something. The story was unique, the storyline was entertaining, and the characters were relatable and lovable. I was especially intrigued by how the characters were able to walk the Dream Plain. I will definitely go back and read the first two books in the series and then read this book again.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This last book in the Circle Book series, Freedom Rings, tells of the continuation of the story from the attempted murders of the Elders, a band of followers, the Circle, led by Soraya so they are ready to defend themselves when the time comes. At the same time, Soraya discovers and strengthens her special abilities while leading her team. Meanwhile, Shawn Kites, the CEO and owner of DNAgen Biolabs, is wanting to release a pill, Melacrit, across the world in order to eradicate races of colors. There is also the High Priestess Madeline who is pregnant with her son and the next heir, which is another plan of Kites to destroy along the way. Such a great story with testing of friendships, seeking a better future, discovering new abilities and much more.
Unfortunately, I did not read the first 2 books, which is helpful in fully understanding the gist of this story. The concept and storytelling is great. Hardwick focuses on the nature of races, which I think many people can benefit from. In moments of tragedy and change, regardless of our color, background, or origins, it is always best to band together and put aside our differences.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book without reading the first two stories, so some pieces of the story were missing for me, but it was easy enough to catch onto the important parts. It’s important to note that the story was told in multiple POV’s, which helped me understand each of the characters a little more. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the author’s world-building and attention to detail! This book was easy to read and completely entertaining, especially since this is the first book I’ve read from this author (and I’ll be looking for more from them for sure). I definitely recommend reading the other books before diving into this one!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick. I have loved this series but you do need to read the previous books to fully understand this book. Its a great series after the attempted murder of the Elders and Soraya has had to lead The Circle. She is trying to build a good team that will fight the prejudice of people with different skin colors! Soraya is a very fierce, independent and strong fighter so she usually gets done what’s needs to be done. The action in this book will keep you flipping pages as fast as you can. The book is filled with magic, murder, destruction and good vs evil. I have loved this series and its usually not my favorite genre but I have looked forward to each and everyone of these books. Do yourself a favor and read this book after you’ve read the other two!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If i had anything to say its read the first books in the series. I am silly and did not so i did feel a little lost at times but I LOVED this book. Gave me some slight city of bones vibes and it was just a thrilling exciting book to read! This genre of books is always one thats so underrated to me and i always walk away do satisfied with the read! Characters were amazing and well thought out and the storyline was just so satisfying for me!!!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very good fantasy book by a new author to me! This is my first book that I have read, and while I struggled a bit due to this being book # 3 in the series to pick up, this ended up overall a great book. I am definitely going to circle back and start this series from the beginning to get the full story of characters.

This story is magical, unique powers but also touches on race and betrayal for sure. I couldn’t possibly imagine wanting to destroy someone or vice versa due to the color of their skin…..the author does such a great job on this.

Soraya is the leader of “The Circle”….trying to plan and keep everyone safe….especially from the likes of Shawn Kites who owns DNAgen Biolab and has so much hate over his heritage. Will Soraya be able to keep The Circle safe?

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Freedom Rings is as it says book 3. I did not have the chance to read the first two books in this series, but I enjoyed reading this book! I was excited to read an original story so deeply described about a new world of fantasy. I would recommend catching the first two books first, as there were a few parts within the book that I felt kind of left out on. It is my plan to read the first two books and then come back and try this one again. In the book, our main character, Soraya, is pushed into the leadership position to fight against the CEO of the company DNAgen Biolabs. She is the lead in The Circle, and must fight the CEO from making this pill that will eliminate particular people from the world. She is fighting evil magic, and it is a very action packed book. I felt like with each additional character in the story, the story got better and better. I highly recommend starting from the beginning, as I want to know more about Soraya’s beginnings! The author does a really great job of writing an in depth story line. Enjoy!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Freedom Rings is as it says book 3. I did not have the chance to read the first two books in this series, but I enjoyed reading this book! I was excited to read an original story so deeply described about a new world of fantasy. I would recommend catching the first two books first, as there were a few parts within the book that I felt kind of left out on. It is my plan to read the first two books and then come back and try this one again. In the book, our main character, Soraya, is pushed into the leadership position to fight against the CEO of the company DNAgen Biolabs. She is the lead in The Circle, and must fight the CEO from making this pill that will eliminate particular people from the world. She is fighting evil magic, and it is a very action packed book. I felt like with each additional character in the story, the story got better and better. I highly recommend starting from the beginning, as I want to know more about Soraya’s beginnings! The author does a really great job of writing an in depth story line. Enjoy!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Freedom Rings by Brenda Hardwick is the 3rd book in The Circle book series. I advise reading the first 2 books first. This story is a nicely written good versus evil story that beautifully touches on modern-day issues in a fantasy-type setting. Soroya is the new leader of The Circle. She is bringing the group back together with a plan to take them on the offensive in a world where people are being targeted for removal because of the color of their skin. I really enjoyed this story. It has multiple point-of-views which I usually dislike, but which worked beautifully in this story. The characters are well-written and Shawn and his company are very good antagonists. This book grabs hold of you and does not let go until the very end.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book three in The Circle Series. Leylines, magic, connecting with the ancestors, and a unique refreshing read. There’s plenty of action and adventure in Freedom Rings. It’s a fast paced plot that keeps you turning the page. The story is told from multiple view points and gives the reader deeper insight into the characters. I would recommend reading the first two books so that you’re not confused and get lost. That being said, Hardwick’s attention to detail in world and character building brings the story to life.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read, I have to admit I wasn’t too sure when I read the synopsis if I would enjoy it but I really did. The authors attention to detail really gave the story that extra depth to it. The characters were really unique and interesting to read about. I really like Soraya, she was a great female lead! I have to say that I read this as a standalone so it took me a little bit to understand what was going on and I would definitely like to read the first two books in the series however it didn’t have a real negative impact on my enjoyment of the story at all.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading more book from this author in the future.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Heather Goodman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This a wonderful magical book. It is very well written. It has very real life problems but spun in a different way. I love how the characters deal with these real life issues and how it shows people can be redeemable. I can’t wait to read the other books.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

So this is book 3 of this series, you will get a little lost in the beginning if you don’t read the first two books like me. However, I do plan on going back and reading the first two later. Soraya is the main character who is forced to take on the lead role to help The Circle prevent the CEO of DNAgen Biolabs from launching a pill that can remove specific people from the world. I feel like I might have said too much and I encourage any and all of you to read this book and the other two books as well. This is Soraya’s time to share her story and I know that you will love this book just as much as I did.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So this is book 3 of this series, you will get a little lost in the beginning if you don’t read the first two books like me. However, I do plan on going back and reading the first two later. Soraya is the main character who is forced to take on the lead role to help The Circle prevent the CEO of DNAgen Biolabs from launching a pill that can remove specific people from the world. I feel like I might have said too much and I encourage any and all of you to read this book and the other two books as well. This is Soraya’s time to share her story and I know that you will love this book just as much as I did.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Mary Espinoza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting book especially since I read this one without reading the first two books in the series so to say I was confused when it came to the backstories is an understatement. I still pushed through the book and tried my best to understand what was going on. The book itself was entertaining, but I still plan to go back and read the previous two books, and most likely read this one again just to make it all make sense!
From what I gathered from how the book was written, the book focuses on Soraya who is now in charge of leading The Circle. She finds herself in quite a bit of situations of having to go and save people, replace those that were lost, and strengthen the ones that she still has. There is a lot going on with magic, a good vs evil point of view, people being removed from the land due to the color of their skin, broken relationships, and so much more.
The characters are very well thought out and entertaining and you may find yourself relating to a character or two in this story. It’s hard to put down this book but, as I previously mentioned, it would be extremely beneficial to read the previous books before indulging yourself into this book!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick

Freedom Rings is the third and final book in The Circle Series and I highly recommend reading the previous books if you haven’t already as they give a better understanding of what has happened and you get to know the characters better plus they are just as good as this one. The authors style of writing blows me away and her characters are real, relatable and fully developed plus they bring the story to life and made me feel like I was apart of the story. Get ready for a ride like no other as secrets are revealed and friendships are tested while lives are at stake. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. This is one you don’t want to miss. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this book. This is the third book in the series which I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series first. This will help with your enjoyment of the characters and know where they come from to where they are going in this book. This is a well written story where the author used her writing skills to bring the story to life. The characters gave the story a realistic feel as well as brought the story to life. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world from the start. They are connectable and keep the story engaging. This is a fast paced story about friendship, betrayals and secrets. This is a series you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Darla Yocom

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic writing, great storytelling and a real gem of a book!

The main character, Soraya is a well rounded character who has yet to tap into her full potential. In this book she heads up the investigation into the killing of the Elders. She finds herself in a pickle when using her new found leadership skills while dealing with the Circle, only to find an antagonist is waiting to try their hand at leadership.

The need to unite together may take some convincing but can they survive without it!? The power struggle is real and creates a lot of drama and action in this book which is fitting for the finale of this trilogy.

I think readers will become true fans after reading this book, no matter if they’ve read the previous titles in this trilogy. The author’s brilliant talent shines throughout this story.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Noor Jivraj

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was pleasantly surprised with this book, I did not realize it was the 3rd book of a series but I was still able to follow the story line! The way Brenda Hardwick pulls you into the story with emotion, connections to the ancestors and how magic is not the easy way out but does have consequences. I really enjoyed reading about Miss. Soraya and the other witches who all had unique powers and had their own apprentices to teach. They really felt like a family; they worked at doing what was best and to protect their family throughout the book.
The plot revolves around an enemy that wants to remove their circle for good. Hard decisions are made and they can be felt by everyone in the end. This book pulls you in and takes you for an exhilarating ride!! I very much enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more books by Brenda Hardwick!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize this was book three until I had already read a few chapters. With that being said I was still able to get the concept of the stories. I thought it was an interesting read. I enjoyed the magic and use of ancestor and elders. It is such a common thing for black people to refer to our ancestors.

The main villain Shawn, was very well written. His pride and need for revenge got in his way. He was extremely self-serving and no one mattered but himself. And he even hated hisself because of his lineage. I plan on going back to read the first two installments. This was a good read and I recommend it to anyone looking for an ethnic fantasy novel.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quite an interesting book. I read this one without reading the first two books in the series so there was a bit of confusion for me on backstories and such. However, I do plan to go back and read the first two books, then this one again, for the proper context.

This book focuses on Soraya who is now in charge of leading The Circle. She finds herself in various predicaments having to go and save people, replace those lost, and strengthen the ones that she has. There is a lot of mischievousness going on with magic, a good vs evil point of view, removing people from the land due to the color of their skin, broken relationships, and so on. Not much different than what we see today (minus the magic).

The characters are very engaging and you’ll find yourself as a character in this story as well possibly. It’s hard to put down this read but, as previously mentioned, it would be beneficial to read the previous books first.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant continuation of the story and a great way to conclude the series. I read the books a little out of order, reading this one first before going back to read the others. I would recommend reading them in order as I think you will get more enjoyment out of reading them however, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I loved the characters in this story and how it was told from more than one perspective. I think that added so much to the book and created a better story. I thought the storyline was really interesting. It was easy to engage with, even if you started with this book, and exciting from start to finish. I really enjoyed reading this story and look forward to more of this authors work.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Reviewed by Michaela Massie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The amazing third and final part of Soraya’s story begins with Soraya checking on the Apprentices and sending Gracie on her first trek alone to check on some of the other Apprentices…
Someone will always test the rules, to se if they can be pushed, bent, or broken. Book 3 of The Circle begins with curiosity and tragedy.
With Soraya now leading The Circle in a new direction while trying to train the Apprentices and keep everyone alive, she has new responsibilities and new situations she must learn to deal with in order to save her people!

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book #3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Freedom Rings is the third, and final, book in The Circle Trilogy by Brenda Hardwick. This book follows on from the developments in the previous books, so my advice would be that if you have yet to read the other books, to do so before starting on this one, as there is important backstory, character details, and other pertinent information that you should have on board to prevent any confusion- and enhance your reading experience of this book, and series as a whole.
This is a bit of a supernatural thriller, with a dream-walker mc, fantasy, interesting paranormal elements, magic, danger, drama, agendas, fear, self-doubt, murder, a sadistic villain, good vs evil, bigotry, intrigue, mystery, overcoming obstacles, and more.
Soraya will be tested like never before. Secrets will be revealed, friendships and loyalties broken, and lives will be put on the line. What happens makes for an intriguing read.
I wonder what Ms. Hardwick has in store for us next?
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Brenda Hardwick!

 

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