An adoptee raised in a foreign land, sixteen-year-old Lianne was content with her life as handmaiden to the queen, until a spell cast on her at bir...
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Feb 20, 2012
Sarah Grace
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I really don't get what's so amazing about this book. The only character that I actually thought had depth was Mags. The love interest were actually not that great, I mean I can barely remember their names.
Lianne was likeable before her anger came. She was sweet and had a good heart, but when she changed or whatever I just found her annoying for some reason. And Kellan(?) was so totally using her, and I saw that within the first couple of pages of meeting him. I don't understand why More...
Lianne was likeable before her anger came. She was sweet and had a good heart, but when she changed or whatever I just found her annoying for some reason. And Kellan(?) was so totally using her, and I saw that within the first couple of pages of meeting him. I don't understand why More...
Aug 30, 2011
Erin
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Wow, this is the second book by the wonderfully talented ladies at DarkSide Publishing that I've finished today. ;)
Anyway, the review.... WOW! This was a mind blowing experience. I always love reading anything from the girls at DSP because I know I will be entertained with a quality read. Sleepers was no different. I spent the first part of the novel falling as in love with Kellan as Lianne had, but then Bryden... well, Bryden was the surprise I wasn't expecting. To be torn between two More...
Anyway, the review.... WOW! This was a mind blowing experience. I always love reading anything from the girls at DSP because I know I will be entertained with a quality read. Sleepers was no different. I spent the first part of the novel falling as in love with Kellan as Lianne had, but then Bryden... well, Bryden was the surprise I wasn't expecting. To be torn between two More...
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Aug 23, 2011
Nicole
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I loved “Anathema”, I really did, but “Sleepers”? It is quite possibly one of my favorite’s books so far in 2011. Megg Jensen has done it again. She’s crafted a world that will pull you in from start to finish.
“Sleepers” is a story about Lianne, one of three kids given to the enemy as a peace-offering. She works in the castle, taking care of the Queen and her children. She’s never fully accepted by the Fithians as she is of Dalagan blood, but she feels loyal to the Fithians. Until her More...
“Sleepers” is a story about Lianne, one of three kids given to the enemy as a peace-offering. She works in the castle, taking care of the Queen and her children. She’s never fully accepted by the Fithians as she is of Dalagan blood, but she feels loyal to the Fithians. Until her More...
Aug 08, 2011
Andrea
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Sleepers is the story of Lianne, one of three people who were given to the enemy at birth as a peace offering. Lianne is a servant to the queen, and her best friend. Upon her sixteenth birthday, Lianne experiences an Awakening, learning that she possesses the magic of her people, once thought lost. With magic also comes rage, and Lianne must struggle to control it, or be taken over. In addition to all this, she must choose between Kellan and Bryden, fellow adoptees. Each of whom want Lianne to f
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Sep 02, 2011
Jamie
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1) Character Development: It's abundantly clear from the very beginning that the main character, Lianne, is one tough chick. She's able to fight better than anyone she knows, although this is a secret she must keep quiet from everyone but her fellow Dalagans (a bit of background: her people are called Dalagans and they gifted Lianne to the Fithians to ensure peace). I really liked how strong she was, but I felt like she was insanely naive at times, to the point that I was shaking my head; althou
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Jul 29, 2011
Shirley
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I read Sleepers after Megg Jensen’s offer to give ebooks to anyone who would be willing to give reviews on their blogs. Honestly, I would have read it anyway. After reading Anathema and Oubliette, I had already fallen in love with Megg’s style of writing and knew about the amazing worlds she could create. Trust me, Sleepers did not disappoint.
The main character, Lianne, is a strong female character who is totally unaware of who she really is. The book starts with an execution and the a More...
The main character, Lianne, is a strong female character who is totally unaware of who she really is. The book starts with an execution and the a More...
Jul 22, 2011
Stephanie
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Exactly how does one write a review for a book that has them in the corner of their room, rocking back and forth, sucking their thumb . . uncertain of everything they have ever known? (ok, everything they though they knew/understood about the book they were reading)
Let me say this:
I AM SUPER HAPPY, SUPER GLAD THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK OF A TRILOGY!!!!!
I got this book yesterday and I began reading it last night. By the end of chapter one I was seriously HOOKED! This isn More...
Let me say this:
I AM SUPER HAPPY, SUPER GLAD THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK OF A TRILOGY!!!!!
I got this book yesterday and I began reading it last night. By the end of chapter one I was seriously HOOKED! This isn More...
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Sep 06, 2011
Kristen
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GENRE: YA Fantasy
THEME: Magic/New World
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
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Sleepers is a beautifully crafted young adult fantasy novel, that was extremely original and exciting from beginning to end. Megg Jensen created memorable characters with so many twist and turns I was surprised with every turn of the page.
Sleepers follows Lianna on of the children giving to the enemy the Fithians. As she grows she b More...
THEME: Magic/New World
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Sleepers is a beautifully crafted young adult fantasy novel, that was extremely original and exciting from beginning to end. Megg Jensen created memorable characters with so many twist and turns I was surprised with every turn of the page.
Sleepers follows Lianna on of the children giving to the enemy the Fithians. As she grows she b More...
Oct 10, 2011
Mindy
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Oct 03, 2011
Heather
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What would you do if, knowing you were adopted from a different land, a land at war with the country you were adopted into, you woke up to find all your beliefs and feelings suddenly change? That is what happens to Lianne. The morning of her 16th birthday, she wakes up and feels like her life has been a lie. The only other 2 who were adopted from the same land, were telling her 2 different stories. Her heart being ripped in 2 as she tries to decide which one she truly loves, and which one could
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Sep 08, 2011
Bonnie
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I LOVED this book. First, I want to say from the beginning that I normally do not select fantasy books, but I absolutely loved this novel. The characters were interesting and as a reader - I found myself thinking of them hours after putting my kindle down. Jensen is gifted at world-building, her attention to detail will activate your senses - you will feel as though you have touched, heard, smelled, and tasted everything the character has. My favorite aspect of the novel was Jensen's narrative
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Oct 28, 2011
Brea
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Once again, Megg Jensen reeled me in from the very beginning. Lianne is one of three Dalgans living among the Fithians. She is one of the handmaidens for the Fithian queen, who is her best friend. I quickly grew attached to Mags (Lianne's nickname for the queen). I was amazed at everything she went through, even being the queen.
In the beginning, I found myself loving Kellan, her Dalagan boyfriend, as much as she did. Once Bryden, the other Dalagan boy living in the Fithian kingdom, b More...
In the beginning, I found myself loving Kellan, her Dalagan boyfriend, as much as she did. Once Bryden, the other Dalagan boy living in the Fithian kingdom, b More...
Oct 27, 2011
Kristina
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I don't even know how to begin explaining how awesome this book was! It was AMAZING!! The characters were great and the plot kept me guessing until the very end!
Sleepers is the story of Lianne, who along with two boys, Kellen and Bryden were given to the enemy of a neighboring land as a peace offering when they were babies. Kellen is the oldest and a born fighter, where Bryden is quiet and crippled from a childhood accident which killed his adoptive parents. I LOVED the little love tr More...
Sleepers is the story of Lianne, who along with two boys, Kellen and Bryden were given to the enemy of a neighboring land as a peace offering when they were babies. Kellen is the oldest and a born fighter, where Bryden is quiet and crippled from a childhood accident which killed his adoptive parents. I LOVED the little love tr More...
Dec 18, 2011
Ashley
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My copy of Sleepers by Megg Jensen is based on an e-book that I was sent by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. The following is that honest review and was in no way influenced.
Goodreads Summary: ""
Despite owning an e-book copy of Anathema that I scored awhile back for free off of Amazon Sleepers was my first Megg Jensen book and what an introduction to her it was.
Since I was a little girl I've always rooted for the underdogs, the p More...
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Despite owning an e-book copy of Anathema that I scored awhile back for free off of Amazon Sleepers was my first Megg Jensen book and what an introduction to her it was.
Since I was a little girl I've always rooted for the underdogs, the p More...
Aug 26, 2011
Jaime (Two Chicks on Books)
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I’m a huge fan of Megg’s writing if you’ve read my previous reviews of her Cloud Prophet books you’d see that. Megg has a way of creating a fantasy realm that you could see yourself living in even wanting to! I’ll try and not spoil too much so this review will be short and sweet because I feel like I could ramble about this book for days!
Lianne is the type of character you fall in love with immediately she is loving, caring, but also very strong. The two boys in this story couldn’t b More...
Lianne is the type of character you fall in love with immediately she is loving, caring, but also very strong. The two boys in this story couldn’t b More...
Aug 20, 2011
Kim
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Sleepers is the latest novel from the author of The Cloud Trilogy, and the first in the new Swarm trilogy. Megg Jensen has the ability to create worlds and characters that, while fantasy, are so incredibly believable and real to the reader. Even the imagery of the tiniest details brings you in. There was a short passage in which Lianne is running barefoot outside and dust settles over her feet. Such a tiny detail, but I was so into the story that I swear I could feel the dust on my own feet.
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Dec 26, 2011
Julie
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Hmmm. . . I've put this review off for a little bit because I don't quite know what to say. The concept was unique and intriguing, but the characters fell flat(to me) and were shallow(most of the time). My favorite characters weren't even primary characters. Kalen was predictable, as was the situations pertaining him. The plot was very interesting and things happened that I didn't expect, but the characters just ruined it for me. I will, however, read the next in the series to see how the story
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Nov 01, 2011
Traci
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Something about this book just didn't set too well with me. I really wanted to be in love with this book. I really like the idea of it but I suppose I really expected something a lot darker than what I was truly presented with.
I really liked the general idea, and I really like Lianne, the main character. I love her personality, how she's ready to fight for what's right, risk her life to save a friend even if that friend has accepted their fate.
My biggest problems with this More...
I really liked the general idea, and I really like Lianne, the main character. I love her personality, how she's ready to fight for what's right, risk her life to save a friend even if that friend has accepted their fate.
My biggest problems with this More...
Aug 27, 2011
Dani
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On the surface, "Sleepers" follows the general format for many high fantasy novels. What sets Megg Jensen's novel apart is that the characters' motivations are not what they seem. The novel progresses based on logical, emotional conclusions. However, in a book where the characters' choices are founded in erroneous beliefs, I found myself surprised at many points when I thought I had figured out the plot. The result is a book that offers a voracious read and leaves you hungering for mor
Feb 14, 2012
Rachel
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Meh. Just thin, with unconvincing characters and too-convenient plot twists. Quick read. I don't think I'll be reading the next books in this series...
Jul 30, 2011
Amy
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Amazing! Posting a review on my blog soon, check it out words2follow@blogspot.com
couldn't put this one down!
couldn't put this one down!
Jul 30, 2011
This book was recommended to me and I have got to read it! Jooin me and read this book :)
Jan 09, 2012
LovesAllThingsBooks
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I totally loved this book. It was different and original. The author had me quessing throughout the whole book.
In this story Lianne is one of three that were adopted into a foreign land. She has no idea who she is until the day she turns sixteen. The foreigners don't like their kind. She faces trials and betrayal.
I was totally left wanting more. I look forward to the next book.
~Tich~
In this story Lianne is one of three that were adopted into a foreign land. She has no idea who she is until the day she turns sixteen. The foreigners don't like their kind. She faces trials and betrayal.
I was totally left wanting more. I look forward to the next book.
~Tich~
Sep 28, 2011
Sarah
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Well I read this over two nights, so that has to say something about the book.
Certainly worth reading and I would recommend Megg's books to people looking for a new YA fantasy author.
If you are debating whether to buy it or not, I would suggest that you should. I will be keeping my eyes open for new books by this author as i can't wait to see what she does next.
Certainly worth reading and I would recommend Megg's books to people looking for a new YA fantasy author.
If you are debating whether to buy it or not, I would suggest that you should. I will be keeping my eyes open for new books by this author as i can't wait to see what she does next.
Jul 18, 2011
Karly
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I loved this book, it was full of mystery! Another great read from Megg Jensen!
