Intensity (Chronicles of Nick Book 8)

This book will answer all the questions that you may have had while reading all the CON books. It gives you insight into all the Malachi and what they have endured and the hope that Nick will stop Ambrose. Just because you were born to destroy the world, doesn't mean you have to.

I have really enjoyed this series of books. However; this one was sub-par. Everything was progressing nicely until the last few chapters where it stopped making sense and just ended abruptly. It's like the author just got tired of telling this story and wanted it done as quickly as possible to move on to her next project. So disappointing. I know that Sherrilyn Kenyon can do better than this and that made it all the worse!

I loved how Nick had handled himself, given the unfortunate circumstances that were forced on him. I definitely was not expecting the end, but who doesn't love a good plot twist to cliff-hang you at the worst possible moment. I'm angry and hopeful on where it ended.

Kenyon never does the expected and it is always incredible. Her books are fit for any age and any reader. I can never get enough and am always hungering for the next one out - CON, Dark Hunter, Hell chaser, Dream Hunter... the list goes on. Great message, great characters, great author.

Love the CON books. Still get a little brain fried keeping all the time travel/changing going on but the story is worth the fried brain. I have loved Nick from the beginning in the D-H books and can't wait for them to all finally merge.

!!! Now I'm dying for what comes next!!! It's always a pleasure reading ANY of Kenyon's books! The level of creativity it takes to create the worlds she has is stunning as well as mind boggling! Thanks for not disappointing!

I would rate this book five stars if it wasn't for the fact that this book felt a lot shorter than the other chronicles of nick books other than that this book was still amazing as always and the ending almost brought tears to my eyes.

Story did not pick up with the plot laid out at the end of the 7th book. In fact the plot laid out was mostly unused. It seems like S.K. is simply tired of Nick and wants to tell his sons story. This book ruined the series for me and I feel like I wasted money, time and brain cells.

3.5 Stars

I have to be honest. I struggled with following this story. It seemed to move around a little too much for me. However, that being said, I loved the emotion. Intense is definitely the word for this story. I also love the world that Sherrilyn creates and the characters continue to be some of my favorites in the paranormal world. I still can't wait to read more from Sherrilyn annd she continues to be one of my favorite paranormal authors.

The way of the Malachai - the father perished whenever the son came of age and killed his father to take his place. Stupid ideas were Nick Gautier's speciality. Kody was Nick’s girlfriend and he loved her no getting around that and Nick was willing to die to keep Kody safe. Kyrian was Nick’s Greek boss also there was the dark hunter Acheron and Nick’s demon bodyguard Caleb. Kosy felt Nick couldn’t outeat a Charonte demon - Simi but Nick thought he could so he said. Kody warned Nick not to come to her for sympathy later on. Caleb was also Nick’s best friend as well as his bodyguard. Caleb had some guests right now - three evil Celts- an unsupervised War God, Hellhound, and Banshee so Caleb had to,leave and make sure everything was okay at home. Without his human skin Caleb was an orange fanged demon. Simi was a Charonte demon who was thousands of years old. Simi looked more like someone Nick’s age. The Malachai could speak all languages with ease. According to Nick’s mom he should have a PHD in if there was a wrong thing to say at a wrong time Nick said it. Dr. Nick Dumb - but that was Nick. Nick was also the Malachai. Nick was trying his best to avoid ending the world as they knew it. Nick would really like to die centuries from now without causing the world to go with him on his was to the Pearly Gates. Nick missed the days when he’d looked forward to a normal future of routine college, wife, kids, nine to five job and growing fat, old, and complacent with the world. That was when he had been ignorant of his true destiny and future role in the large universe. It sucked to know that one day he would be the end of all living things or at least that was what Caleb and Kody had lead him to believe but now….they didn’t know. That was why Nick needed Simi to take him to Olympus so that he could meet with his half brother - Maydor- the sleep God - about time travel and consequences. Nick needed answers and didn’t want anyone to interfere with the real stupidity he was planning. But Simi took him to an old ancient demon who was like a super ripped Ninja with the kind of toned muscles that Kyrian, Caleb, and Acheron sported. The Malachai in Nick saw this being in kecko armor wielding a magenta sword in the midst of battle against a group of Dramonk demons. The next flash showed the being in the guise of a Zeitzager - the creepy demons who were in charge of monitoring time and anyone who would abuse it. Simi ran over and hiugged him and called him “ Akri - Tashi” and told the being she had someone for him to meet Then the demon introduced himself as Takeshi and in Nick’s future and meets Nick many times. Takeshi asks Nick what he had screwed up because they shouldn’t be meeting like this. At least not then. Then Nashira manifested in front of Nick his yokai grimoire who was married to Takeshi. Someone who shouldn’t have the ability to change anything in Nick’s life was shifting his future as he talked to Takeshi. Then the ancient Goddess Laguerre- ancient battle goddess [ she lived for blood, mayhem, utter and extreme violence] and her ex husband Grim were messing with Nicks life. Then Cyprian- Laguerre’s son- ( but also Nick’s son from the future) asked his mother if she didn't feel it and Grim said they had been discovered. Cyprian was also a Malachai and wanted to kill Nick and rule the world.Laguerre planned on binding Cyprian to them and ruling in his place. Nick had accidently bound a hellhound- Zavid to him when learning about his powers and as they grew. Nicks new powers- Necromancy-the ability to talk to the dead, Perspicacity- the ability to see the heart and truth of those around him. Teleportation- the ability to move through connected space in short bursts, Silkspeech- the ability to sway the minds of the weak and influence thought, Clairvoyance- the ability to see an ever changing future, Telekinesis- calling objects with his mind and they come to him especially his Malachai tools, Divination and Conjuring- using objects or tools in order to read signs or learn about the higher senses, Summoning- the ability to bring or summon any demon into his realm without any effort, Transformation- a Malachai can appear as anyone or anything he chose to. Then Nick tapped the very powers he mentioned and ended up over his mother's dead body. Daimons had attacked and killed Nick’s mom while Nick was out with the other squires patrolling to protect strangers.This was something Nick couldn’t change all roads lead him there.
Another excellent book on Nick. Also another excellent book by Sherrilyn Kenyon.I absolutely loved this book. I loved how Nick constantly fought his Malachai urges for death, blood, and destruction. I loved all those who stood by Nick to help him. I loved Nick’s relationship with his mom how she easily could have hated him by the way he was conceived but instead adored him so very special for them both. I especially loved someone so evil as Nick’s father could really love Cherie - Nick's mom- as well as Nick. I will say that you will probably be lost if you don’t read the other chronicles of Nick. I would suggest reading The Dark Hunters series first as you will meet everyone and when Nick comes into their lives and the roles they all play. The two series completely ties into each other and as far as I am concerned most definitely worth it. I have read almost everything Sherrilyn Kenyon has written as has my daughter as she introduced me to Ms Kenyons writing, There is so much to these books including this one: Gods. Goddesses, betrayal greed , backstabbing, good, evil, love friendship. Demons of many types, a very loveable Simi, action, gut wrenching pain, Nick’s quest, different planes and so very much more.as that is just the tip of the iceberg. I loved the characters and all the twists and turns of this book and I very highly recommend. Just try to read the others first at least the others to the series The Chronicles of Nick you won’t regret it. Another winner Sherrilyn Kenyon keep writing !!!

I NEED TO KNOW WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!! omgosh I just love this series ( and dark hunter series) but I'm gonna have a heart attack! I'm so angry and sad! I need more please Mrs. Kenyon we desperately need to know what happens! Such a fantastic story that leaves you itching for more!

Not as in wow what a book! but more like wow I am not sure what to think. CON has always been really good writing until now. Just as I was really getting into it, it ended. A little tough to keep up with the time traveling and astral planing, but possible if you really paid attention. But so rushed. Everything. To the point that one scene that should have been teary eyed and choking back sobs seemed glossed over like oh well, Kaka happens. I've read other reviews wondering if S.H. even wrote this one. Kinda agree with that wonder.

"Invictus is what Ambrose had tattooed on his arm which means unconquerable and never subdued!" Eon fan of Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark Hunter series. Nick who was a character from these books was always a lovable kid with manners and a sense of humor. This installment of the Nick books just did not endear me to him or to the supporting cast. Too much demon drama and not enough emotional investment. "A copy of this book was provided to me by Nemesis Publications via Netgalley for no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read and my comments here are my honest opinion."

Intriguing, exciting and fast paced. Can't wait to read the next book in the series to find out what happens next.

*** Received ARC copy of book from NetGally.com , Sherrilyn Kenyon and Nemesis Publications. ****
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Please help, I hope it's just mis-labeled ad 175 pages. I LOVE ❤ S.K. and the Nick Chronicles ... but paying more than $10 for a novella I don't want to do (I'll more than likely will but, I don't want to ?)

I have been reading this series since day one and have love every single book, but this one really feels like a very good transition point for the series as whole to grow and nature much like we've watched Nicky do over the last few years. Would definitely recommend! I received a copy of this book digitally for free in return for an honest review.

Amazing like so many of Sherrilyn's books. I love Nick's ability to always try and push himself no matter the odds. Can't wait to see what happens next. This series is awesome. Though I am over cliffhangers.

The Chronicles of Nick has been a great series. I can't wait for the next installment. Sherrilyn Kenyon is one of the most amazing writers. This series is a good choice for teens and adults alike. If you like mythology, action, comedy.... This is for you

This is the last book in this series, but knowing ahead of time that it will pick up again in another set I expected the cliffhanger. Those few who had no idea I'm sure it confused and shocked them. But no worries y'all it will all turn out ok.

Like any menyon will tell you, Sherri writes magic. Pure magic, Intensity is no different. She gives us twist and turns then when the dust settles throws us back in the air. Many feel that way with Nick but if you read all her books dark hunters and con together you will see "errors" in the timeline are actually explained. She wraps it up but still has mystery to it.

Nick is fighting an endless battle...time. How can anyone fight what's not happened yet? How can Nick stop the future when he knows his future self has already tried 3 times? Is fate really set in stone? Nick finds out all of this and more but can he handle the truth? Is it better knowing and not able to fix it, or not having a clue and enjoying life as it flows???
I'm personally excited about this new direction but I loved getting to know bubba and mark, kody, Caleb, and xev.

Remember every story has 3 point of views: theirs, ours, and the truth that has no influence what so ever.....

I love this author, her dark hunter and Con series are amazing. I can't go into depth or will be giving spoilers. Nick is a hero in every sense of the word, he's funny, spunky and on some days has more stones then most adults. If you're a follower of this series this is a must read.

I LOVE both Nick and Sherrilyn so much but was truly disappointed when I read this. I actually read the book 2 times in 2 days because I was so confused. I’m pretty sure I still don’t know what happened. :( I have high hopes for the next series and won’t stop reading Sherrilyn Kenyon’s books, but was disappointed with the writing, storyline, and ending of this book.

I loved the ending.

I kept wondering how Kenyon was going to wrap up the time paradox that had been created by this series. It couldn't really end any other way. My greatest wish is for a Nick book in the Dark Hunter series that wraps up the remaining loose ends. That's my only complaint, as I wanted a bit more wrap up. But I have a feeling that there is more story to come in the Dark Hunter series, whether it will be Nick's story or not.

Don't miss this series because people got mad at the end of this book! I almost didn't read this series because of the bad reviews on this book and I am so glad I didn't listen. Sure, this book may be bittersweet, but it finally wraps up how everyone and everything might actually be saved. For good. It gives you hope for everyone's future and fixed the time paradox that was this series up until this point.

I highly recommend it. Kenyon, you get an A+ from me!!!!

I have been in love with The Chronicles of Nick since Infinity released. But this.... wow was this a disappointment. For 1 I found around 20 errors whether in spelling or in word placement.(one of which was on the back of the book) secondly this plot was all over the place, nothing like the previous books almost like a new author that's a fan of the Nick books wrote this and Sherrilyn just put her name on it. I've been waiting for this book to come out for a while and now I wish I'm hadn't bought it. Hopefully the next series will redeem it.