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The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy | Discussion

Jun. 30, 2021

The Cousins ODwyer Trilogy at Wickedly Romance

After reading and rereading all three books I thought it would be fun to discuss the series and the books. Plus to maybe mention somethings that bothered me about the books. First and foremost let me say I loved the series. IT was great but there were a few things that I wanted more information on. Also, if you haven’t read the series and plan on reading it STOP READING THIS POST NOW!! There will be some spoilers mentioned (I will attempt to not go into great detail) and it could ruin this for you. If you have read the series lets discuss it.

LAST WARNING

SPOILERS AHEAD – Reading Beyond Here At Your Own Risk.

The Ending of the Series

I hated the ending of the series. I felt that we got ripped off in some way. We need more, at least something that gave us more than just everything was over. I don’t know I just felt like there was more that could have been said. I really wanted a little look into the future or honestly anything.

Fin’s Heritage

This was such a huge part of the series and when it finally comes out, it makes sense but then some other things get hinted at. Sorcha mentions that Fin is Daithi and then tells him the truth of his heritage. Then her daughter, Brannuagh, say Fin is like like her own husband. So I wonder if they were connected in that way as well? Was Brannuagh’s husband somehow a relation to Fin or not? Were Fin and Branna more or less a reincarnation of Sorcha and Daithi? I mean there were so many questions let unanswered there.

Daithi

I hated that we didn’t get more of him. The bits we do get are so intense. You can feel his love for Sorcha coming off the pages from the first moment we hear him speak to her. Yet, we never see him come to his children in any way. He never comes to anyone after his death. There is a thought that he came as a stag once to help but it’s just a thought. Fin sees him but it as he is dying. I just would have loved more of him.

Picky Readers

I know this makes me sound like one of those super picky readers. I will admit there are times when I feel like I am. However with this series I just felt there was stuff that got left out somehow. Things that seemed or were discussed as important but not expanded on. The series it self was amazing, I just needed more.

Let’s Discuss

If you have read this series and have thoughts about anything, please leave a comment below. I promise I will be answering all of these comments and we will have a discussion.

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  1. Dandi D says

    June 30, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    I haven’t read any of these books, but they sound interesting!

    Reply
  2. Judy Thomas says

    June 30, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    I loved this trilogy too! The characters were all lovable & I think one of the best trilogys I have read by Nora Roberts.

    Reply
  3. Jenn says

    June 30, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    I would love to start this trilogy!

    Reply
  4. Antoinette M says

    June 30, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    I’d love to read the series!

    Reply
  5. megan allen says

    June 30, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    I love Nora Roberts but I absolutely cannot stand to get invested in a series and then be let down in the end. That will drive me crazy! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Barrie says

    July 1, 2021 at 1:07 am

    I haven’t read a Nora Roberts book in a while. This sounds like a good series with strong characters.

    Reply
  7. Adriane says

    July 1, 2021 at 2:37 am

    okay – didn’t want to be spoiled, but I’m very curious…

    Reply
  8. Sandra Dufoe says

    July 1, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Love a good Nora Roberts Series but not sure about the end for this one.

    Reply
  9. bn100 says

    July 1, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    too bad about the ending

    Reply
  10. heather says

    July 1, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    I have not read any of these yet but I sure want to. I love anything that Nora Roberts writes.

    Reply
  11. Sarah+L says

    July 3, 2021 at 12:19 am

    I have read the books. I will agree with you about the ending, just too abrupt. But overall an excellent trip into that world.

    Reply
  12. Nancy E Loring says

    July 3, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks for telling me to stop reading so as to not spoil the books for me. The little bit I have read about these books has me interested.

    Reply
  13. Karen Petrychko says

    July 4, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Awesome books 💚

    Reply
  14. Calvin says

    July 6, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Sounds like a neat trilogy.

    Reply
  15. nicole bowers says

    October 29, 2021 at 9:07 am

    I am really intrigued! Nora Roberts is such a fun, creative and entertaining author and I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the books in this series yet; so, I guess I’, on my way to the bookstore this weekend!.

    Reply
  16. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 28, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    I haven’t read any of Nora’s books for a while but these sound interesting

    Reply
  17. Adriane says

    December 14, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    Nora Roberts is always a good bet for a great read

    Reply
  18. Bea LaRocca says

    October 17, 2022 at 9:24 pm

    I haven’t read any of the stories from this series so I did skip past the spoilers. I have read Nora Roberts in the past though so I know that she is a talented author and as such, I am adding these titles to my TBR

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