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The books on this series just keep getting better! Honestly, I recommend going in blindly on this one. It was a lot!

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Taking a break before starting Air! 😅

Lesliereadsalot I wish I had Air!! 18h

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Amor4Libros

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Reading update: This one is proving to be a difficult read for me.

Freya‘s cruelty is a hard pill to swallow. Which made me ask: Would you be acting this way if it were a man committing such acts? The answer was no.

This book is making me examine my biases!

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Lesliereadsalot

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These three short books in a series, Water, Earth and Fire, are amazing. Totally different stories, with a common thread running through them, and they all lead somewhere so interesting. Couldn‘t put them down and can‘t wait for Air in May.

@AmyG

Cathythoughts Very good. I‘ve only read Water. But I have the others… must get to it. 2mo

Lesliereadsalot @Cathythoughts The stories get better and better! Read Earth next and then Fire. 2mo

ErikasMindfulShelf Do you have to read these in order? I have Fire and Earth but haven‘t read Water. 1mo

Lesliereadsalot If you read them in order you see where the recurring characters come from. But the stories stand alone. I would suggest holding on to your other two until you can get Water. But if that‘s not possible go ahead and enjoy these two terrific books! @ErikasMindfulShelf (edited) 1mo

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AmyG

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Sorry I am late.

@Read4life

Read4life I‘ve heard good things about this one. 💙📚💙 2mo

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Bookbuyingaddict

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Well I‘m not working as I‘m poorly 🤒 winter ❄️ bugs here In UK 🇬🇧 plus I mixed a lot in December ! Anyway that means time to be cosy with my fur babies/ twins and binge read book 3 the brilliant 🤩 fire.Equally as disturbing but so well written don‘t be put off ! How characters are linked from each novella to the next is masterful im just sad about poor old Evan‘s outcome. Anyway now we have to wait until May for book 4 Aaron‘s story……..

Bookbuyingaddict ….. I‘m just hoping that out of all the characters Aaron turns out to be the good guy of the bunch . Writing about the dark side of human nature and just had plan evil humans can be is not easy and we see these crimes all around us which breaks my heart, but John Boyne has a way of writing that makes it gripping and necessary in explaining these traits.how do we find out about human nature and different life‘s if we don‘t read ? Highly recommend (edited) 3mo

Tamra Feel better soon! Lots of bugs to go around. 3mo

Bookbuyingaddict 🤗🤗🤗 3mo

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AmyG Feel better! Everyone is sick here in the US too. And I read this out of order, sadly, but so so good. Boyne is a treasure. The man can write anything. (edited) 3mo

BarbaraBB Great review. And I do hope the same for Aaron. He seems decent… 3mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 3mo

MemoirsForMe Oh no! Keep feeling better! Lots of cooties going around all over. 3mo

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BarbaraBB

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Unputdownable again, the third book in Boyne‘s Elements series. We met Freya shortly in Earth, where she sat in a jury. Now it‘s her by herself. A doctor at the burn unit. You wonder why she chose this specialization.

It‘s so dark. I can‘t say much more. Just read it. And be prepared.

Bookbuyingaddict Ooohhhh Iv just finished water and earth in 2 days and blinking loved 🥰 them can‘t wait to start this one 3mo

squirrelbrain It‘s *very* dark isn‘t it? 3mo

AmyG Oops…I am reading this now (before Land). Dark is an understatement. But very good. 3mo

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thecheckoutstack My library doesn‘t carry any of them!!! I‘m going to have to buy Water, I loved The Hearts Invisible Furies from John Boyne 3mo

Cathythoughts Great review 👍🏻 I‘m looking forward to it. 3mo

BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @AmyG What is a superlative of “dark” because indeed, that would fit better! 3mo

BarbaraBB @thecheckoutstack I hope you‘re able to pick them up somehow. They are so good and I too loved

The Heart's Invisible Furies

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BarbaraBB @Bookbuyingaddict I hope you‘ll read it soon, I was sorry I didn‘t remeber Evan‘s story clearly, which is referred to 3mo

squirrelbrain Sinister maybe, but even that‘s not ‘enough‘ 🤷‍♀️ 3mo

Suet624 Looking forward to it… I think. 3mo

Bookbuyingaddict Oh my goodness 😱Iv literally just finished this - wow 🤩 it was fantastic writing , again a disturbing 😳 topic (I am so lucky 🍀 Iv never met any characters like this in my lovely life ! ) I‘m sooo glad I read the 3 published already back to back as each story is linked and now we have to wait until May for Aaron‘s story - I do hope he is a good guy ! And blimey Rebecca from book one his girlfriend that was a shocker ! Happy reading x x 3mo

BarbaraBB @Bookbuyingaddict That is much better, to read them back to back. I didn‘t remember Rebecca from Water. Did you @squirrelbrain @AmyG ?? 3mo

AmyG I did remember Rebecca. I like the connections. I am going to start Earth and I just hope that I don‘t regret reading them out of order. 3mo

AmyG @Bookbuyingaddict Yes. Rebecca was a nice shock! 3mo

squirrelbrain No I didn‘t remember Rebecca either! 😬 3mo

Megabooks I can‘t wait for Cindy to send me this one!! 3mo

ErikasMindfulShelf Do you have to read these books in order? I have Fire and Earth but didn‘t read Water. 1mo

BarbaraBB @ErikasMindfulShelf In each book you get a glimpse of the next novel‘s main character. But that‘s not a big thing so you can certainly read Fire and Earth before Water. 1mo

ErikasMindfulShelf Thank you! 1mo

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Tove_Reads

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Didn‘t start the year with an easy read, a short, but not easy read. The main character in this book is absolutely horrible. Do you use your childhood experiences for good or bad? You become a doctor, but why? You separate good people from bad people, but totally on your own terms, but why? Read the book to find out! Always appreciate that Boyle does not stay away from taboo.

TrishB Yes, v nasty person. 3mo

Tove_Reads @TrishB I find these to be the worst, thinking they have the right to distinguish if others are good or bad according to their own rules. 3mo

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CBee

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And with this book, I‘ve read three out of four. To say that I can‘t wait for Air would be a massive understatement. Every book in this series is special, but Fire was much darker and a bit more unsettling. How is John Boyne so brilliant? I‘d probably burst into tears if I met him in person 😂♥️

AmyG Ooooooooo excited to read this. 3mo

TrishB I have met him 😁 the university where I work- the Irish Studies centre did the launch of Hearts…. I‘d highlighted all the bits I enjoyed best in the book and he was really interested in why!! 3mo

CBee @AmyG did you finish Earth? I can‘t remember 🤯 But yes, this one is also SO good. I wish there were more than four elements 😂 He could write a book about cardboard and I‘d read it ♥️ 3mo

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CBee @TrishB EEEEEEEK!!! I wouldn‘t be able to speak. God, Hearts ♥️♥️ To this day that remains one of the best books I‘ve ever read. 3mo

sarahbarnes I must read him soon!! 3mo

AmyG @TrishB That is awesome. @CBee I have only read Water. 3mo

CBee @sarahbarnes *gasp* YES! You must. This series is incredible, but I‘ll tag the one that got me hooked:

The Heart's Invisible Furies

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CBee @AmyG can‘t wait until you get to Earth and then Fire. Gosh these are so good. 3mo

Amiable @sarahbarnes Oh, I second @CBee ‘s recommendation—of the author and the book! 3mo

CBee @Amiable ♥️♥️♥️ 3mo

peaKnit I love his stuff! I need to read these! (edited) 3mo

CBee @peaKnit yes, you do! 😊 3mo

peaKnit Can I ask, did you buy the books online? My library is a no go and they seem limited release on US. I forgot about these - he is one of my must read authors (love the accents on audio:)). Thanks!! 3mo

sarahbarnes I put Hearts on hold at the library today! 😁 Somehow I‘ve never read it. @CBee @Amiable 3mo

CBee @peaKnit I actually requested all of them through my library and they ordered them for me 😊 I know that Blackwell‘s sells them - they‘re in the UK but ship free to the US! 3mo

CBee @sarahbarnes ohhh I hope you love it! 3mo

peaKnit Thank you! 3mo

Amiable @CBee Thank you for the tip about ordering from Blackwell's -- just submitted an order! I can't believe it's free shipping to the U.S.! 😍 3mo

CBee @Amiable oh yay! You‘re welcome. The prices aren‘t bad either! 👏🏻 3mo

peaKnit Merry Christmas to me, I ordered Water! Thanks again for reminding me of this series🤗 3mo

CBee @peaKnit awesome! I hope you enjoy it! 3mo

CBee @CSeydel this is the 3rd in the Elements series by Boyne. Just as good if not better than the first two. But oh so dark. 3mo

CSeydel Woohoo! 3mo

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TrishB

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A dark, uncomfortable, but very compelling read.
These have been an excellent series so far, make you think a lot.

BarbaraBB Is it as good as Water and Earth? 5mo

Cathythoughts Oh great ! I just got that one 👍🏻❤️ 5mo

TrishB @BarbaraBB I think so! Though even darker. 5mo

TrishB @Cathythoughts hope you enjoy when you get to it 👍🏻 5mo

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squirrelbrain

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Another excellent addition to Boyne‘s ‘Elements‘ series of books, this time about a plastic surgeon, dealing with burns victims.

Again, like Water and Earth, a very tough subject matter. I love how we get little hints and links to the other books in the series.

I still think the first book is my favourite, but they‘re all so good and I‘m already looking forward to Air, with an idea about which character it will be about.

Out 7th Nov (UK)

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BarbaraBB Sounds so good again! I need to preorder this one! Doesn‘t it mention on the final page who the next book will be about? 6mo

Megabooks It does in the print @barbarabb. I think Helen may have a digital ARC. I finished Earth today, and It was really good. I was gutted. I give Water a slight edge. I still love Heart\'s Invisible more, but these are totally on par with my second favorite Boyne, A History of Loneliness, which was a gift from B one year! 😘 😘 6mo

squirrelbrain Yes, it did say at the end @BarbaraBB @Megabooks but I‘d worked it out anyway, based on the job of one of the characters in this book. 🤔 6mo

BarbaraBB @Megabooks my favorites are the same as yours Meg and I also think I (so far) love The Heart‘s Invisible more but maybe that‘ll change! 6mo

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