The fifth book in Kate Elliott's popular and acclaimed Crown of Stars saga is exactly what the title implies: a gathering storm of dark, centuries-...
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Mar 22, 2010
Kat
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The Crown of Stars series is well-thought out and obviously well-planned. It's epic in scope and it's got a lot of texture. There are many complex characters who we follow in parallel, as in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. Some of them are very likable, and there are some really excellent villains (e.g., Hugh). Ms. Elliott's creatures are imaginative and enjoyable, and I especially liked the way they interact with the humans. Ms. Elliott uses a lot of description and therefore her plot moves very
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Feb 15, 2011
Darla
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I really liked this novel in the way that I could not get through it quickly enough. I kept yearning for more and hardly could put it down! That is good; one tends to prefer interesting stories, characters, creatures, and worlds. However, this is the fifth book within this series and I believe that the author began referring to the impending "cataclysm" as early as the second book (I tend to mix up what was included in each separate book). Well, the "cataclysm" takes plac
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Jan 05, 2009
Kerri
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One of the great things about this book, about this series in fact, is that it's nearly impossible to put it down. You may have prior commitments or friends to hang out with or whatever, but you still can't help but wonder when Liath and Sanglant will finally reunite, or where Hanna and Rosvita and friends will end up when they travel through the crowns, or if Alain will ever find happiness in the present. Almost no one finds true happiness in this fifth volume of the Crown of Stars series as th
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Apr 24, 2010
Alice
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EPIC.
This book is epic. And normally, I like epic. But for some reason, this series makes me feel stupid. There are so many characters doing so many things in so many places, and what with the wacky time shifting and whatnot in this book, I just can't keep up. I spent most of my time going... "wait, WHERE are we? What is happening? Where did Liath go?"
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This book is epic. And normally, I like epic. But for some reason, this series makes me feel stupid. There are so many characters doing so many things in so many places, and what with the wacky time shifting and whatnot in this book, I just can't keep up. I spent most of my time going... "wait, WHERE are we? What is happening? Where did Liath go?"
I feel badly about it, because this author does things I normally like... taking archetypes and twisting th More...
Oct 17, 2011
Erinn
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Oh. My. Goodness!
Such a good book! Elliott did a masterful job playing out every single storyline. She kept shuffling through them all and I'd always get so into that each one that I hated having to read the next, never mind that I'd been wanting to read more of it a chapter or so previously.
It had such a great ending too. I can't wait to see what the last two books have in store. I'd say more, but then there would be spoilers. We all hate spoilers, so I won't do th
Such a good book! Elliott did a masterful job playing out every single storyline. She kept shuffling through them all and I'd always get so into that each one that I hated having to read the next, never mind that I'd been wanting to read more of it a chapter or so previously.
It had such a great ending too. I can't wait to see what the last two books have in store. I'd say more, but then there would be spoilers. We all hate spoilers, so I won't do th
Mar 11, 2010
Sarah
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The Crown of Stars series is my first introduction into science fiction and fantasy novels. That's the only reason they would get such a high rating. As a young girl I related with the character Liath, especially her ability to escape to an attic in her mind where she hides all her pain. It taught me a valuable coping mechanism, and probably helped me in later years with meditation.
Dec 21, 2008
Tim
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"Crown of Stars continues to be complex with a capital C, but not so murky that you're frustrated. Volume 5 would seem to be just about the climax of the series, with the warned-against cataclysm virtually destroying the known world. There's much more to come, but I'd argue that the series was never quite as good afterwards.
Mar 10, 2009
Arthur
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The last an OK book in the series. The last two books are complete rubbish. It would be better if she never wrote them.
Apr 20, 2010
Jenny
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i got 686 pages into the book and the bad guys cut out zacharia's tongue .. i put the book down and that's it.
Feb 17, 2009
Sue
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The first 30 pages or so of this book had at least a typo a page, and the last 10 or so pages did as well. Doesn't anyone copyedit/proofread any more? It was as if they let MS Word do the spellcheck for them - most of the errors were actual words, just the wrong words. I almost threw the book down in disgust, but I have the next two books in the series to read, and I couldn't read them without reading this one. I hope these errors weren't in the hardcover edition!
Feb 14, 2008
Katherine
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Fifth in the Crown of Stars series. Elliott manages the multiple threads of her complex fantasy epic with admirable skill, her characters weaving through different countries and relative timelines, each doing their best to reach their own goals as the cataclysm looms. Feels a bit rushed at times (especially considering the slow and careful build-up of the previous four books), but very exciting overall.
Jan 08, 2008
Dave
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I am really enjoying this series a lot. I like the way you actually care about the supporting characters as well as the main ones.
My only complaint, and it is a small one, is when you get really excited to see where the story is going with one character.....right as the author switches viewpoints.
This one has a pretty satisfying 'ending'. I can't wait to get started on the next one.
My only complaint, and it is a small one, is when you get really excited to see where the story is going with one character.....right as the author switches viewpoints.
This one has a pretty satisfying 'ending'. I can't wait to get started on the next one.
Aug 05, 2008
Mike
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I'm trying really hard to love this series, but so far I only like it. Parts of it are thoroughly engaging and parts seem to drag on indefinitely. The author has some good creative ideas, and the plot jumps made in the story aren't always predictable. I like the series enough to continue reading it.
Mar 01, 2010
I misplaced this book and found it again this weekend. Maybe I will try getting back into it. So far it is typical Kate Elliott. There are so many subplots I need a score card to keep up. I find myself wanting to jump ahead just to get to a subplot I care about.
Aug 21, 2008
Sara
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This one was a little better though I still think the plot line moves along a little slowly. The beginning was hard to get through but it got better around the middle. I'm just barely interested enough to finish reading the series.
Sep 18, 2007
Armando
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just as confusing but worth reading. If you have the extra time I recommend this book . you weave your way through it and its easier if you have a good maturity level.
Feb 15, 2010
Erin
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Would have been three, but the ending to this book was pretty amazing so 4 it is.
Feb 06, 2008
Jay
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This one was still a little confushing but not as bad as book four. It was a fun read.
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