Empty Horizon (Benjamin Ashwood #4)

Ashley Daviau

Rating: really liked it
This book is definitely one hell of a roller coaster! It is non stop right from page one and only ramps up the farther along into it you get and I absolutely loved it! And with all the devastating twists thrown in, I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through! By now I've really gotten attached to all the characters and really grown to love them. They're each so unique and it's really great having such an eclectic mix of characters. There's some pretty sad and shocking moments in this book and they hit pretty hard. I won't mention specifics because I don't want to spoil it but a few scenes definitely tore my heart to pieces. I keep saying it, but this series really gets better and better as it goes on. And in this book in particular there's a lot of set up for the final two books in the series and it has me absolutely dying to know how it's all going to play out!

Mark Romero

Rating: really liked it
The story was okay. Felt a bit rushed to be honest. There was some good world building and story progression but I feel like the story telling could be better. There was alot of potential in this book for some main character growth but it feels like he's been on a flat trajectory for the past 2 books.

My concern is that with 2 books to go, the author is setting Ben up to be some great unifying figure but there's nothing really outstanding about him. He's good with a sword and he's a friendly dude. Not exactly inspiring stuff.

At this point I'm too far in to give up (FML), but I have a feeling the rest of the series will be just as rushed as this book.

Jay Collins

Rating: really liked it
The books are a pretty solid 3.5 to 3.75 stars, some are almost a 4 and I think I can say the series itself is a 4. When books in a series are very consistent it is easy to mark up the series as a whole. I have enjoyed the books and characters and will for sure continue the series.

Klara

Rating: really liked it
still in love with the series <3

Doug

Rating: really liked it
Excellent

Great story. Lovable characters. Nasty bad people. Love. Loss. Friendships. This story is fantastic. I am very happy to have found a friend in this series and another story worthy of the greats.

Steve

Rating: really liked it
Really enjoying this series. A.C. gets me from one book to the next smoothly without making me feel like I'm being strung along just to extend the story. That's hard to do in a series like this, but each book is it's own adventure. The Benjamin Ashwood collection isn't breaking any new ground in terms of Adventure and Fantasy storytelling, but it is surely keeping it alive and well. If you're a fan of the genre you can't go wrong checking it out.

Steve B Geer Jr

Rating: really liked it
Amazing as usual

This is one of those authors that you end up having a love \hate relationship with. The books are great and the flow is so fast that you get sucked up into the story and in my case finish it in a few days.

However the way AC makes you feel for the characters is what makes you keep constantly looking for the next installment of the series. Which is why you hate AC for making you wait.

Then you forgive and forget thinking that it takes time for this style of writing. Then finish the newest book in a few days. 😑

Your suffering but devoted fan AC I hope you read this one.

Thank you

Gina Basham

Rating: really liked it
Irritating

One of my biggest pet peeves is the lack of a prologue or characters synopsis of big series. I read so many books I can't keep track of series without a brief refresher. It means I start a book in the middle of a series without any investment in the characters. You might want to wait until the series is finished and then read it through. Now that I'm done whining the story was flat. The book was absolutely unnecessary to the series. It could been covered as a few chapters in either book three or five. I like Cobble but I'm not sure I will continue on with the series. Gbash

Josh Dykstra

Rating: really liked it
The best of the series

The Benjamin Ashwood series has been very good overall and this one eclipses the predecessors. In terms of timeline, story, and advancement this is a great read. It doesn't ever feel like there is too much happening, the story is clearly outlined and has great flow. At times books 1&2 felt like the characters were hurrying around trying to accomplish as many feats as could fit. This felt more natural. Overall great series and as stated, this was the best so far.

doruk kaynak

Rating: really liked it
I like Cobble's style, I got hooked on the series, it does not fall in to the traps that many fantasy series fall in to, there are no Mary sues running around battling some evil lord who only has the backstory that he is evil for no reason. There are nuances about everything, the characters feel real, and making a millenia old assassin who battles mages with a silver glowing magic sword feel real takes talent, it is possible to follow each character and see how they develop, change, and overcome hardships. I would recommend this series to any fantasy lover.

Wendy Box

Rating: really liked it
I have gotten this far in a week! Don't ask about dust and laundry. I have found the series has a developing plot and the characters are realistic. There are obvious clues the characters miss and yet if they didn't I'm not sure the storyline would stand.

There is sex in this volume that I didn't need. I have a good imagination. There is a strong case for doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Not easy, but that is character.

I have to take a break but I will be back to the series.

Tim

Rating: really liked it
One of the best book series out there regardless of format

A great continuation of the series. The characters are diverse and very likable or unlikable according to their roles. There are multiple villains and various strategies utilized by the group of heroes to overcome said villains. It is also notable that it is a collective effort by the group and various collaborators in overcoming obstacles rather than relying on one main character to save the day. Very enjoyable read

Tracey Edsall

Rating: really liked it
Thrilling. Fast paced adventures. The characters continue to grow and develop into the heroes we wish we could be.

The saga continues as life goes on. Honestly the best book to date of the series. Easily read, but far from childish. This book flows seemlessly from scene to scene. Cudo for a well written book. Rhys has stolen my heart, Towall proves appearances are deceiving, Amelia shows the world that even nobility can be noble, and Ben is the noble at heart.

Dan

Rating: really liked it
Enjoyable read

I really liked this chapter in the story of Ben and his crew. The author has found a way to keep the story fresh while it unfolds. He's not afraid to introduce New character's and kill off old ones. I like the pace of this book. The character development is good and doesn't feel manufactured. I don't know how many books are going to be in this series but I'm looking forward to the next one.

Robert Spellmann

Rating: really liked it
It could have been great!

I did not read this book. You can read my review for book 1.

I'm angry that I had bought the whole set. I lost interest at the first F-word in book 1 and I feel foolish because I hoped Cobble wouldn't go that far. It should have been obvious to me at the point he wrote a graphic sex scene but his plot is good and you can get enthralled. I wanted to be optimistic the story would stay clean. It's a dirty shame - pun intended.