Number-one New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers an extraordinary new trilogy--an epic tale that breaks down the boundaries betwe...
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Dec 16, 2009
Alice
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From Alice's boyfriend:
I'm embarassed to be going out with someone who reads such drivel. This was almost a breaking point in our relationship. You think I'm exagerating? Let me give you a run-down. This trilogy of books (which, it must be said, Alice claims not to have liked, despite reading all the way through its 900 plus pages) has amorous vampires, incest among cousins, war between Irish gods and demons, a span of 2000 years and multiple dimensions, castles, characters named Cian More...
I'm embarassed to be going out with someone who reads such drivel. This was almost a breaking point in our relationship. You think I'm exagerating? Let me give you a run-down. This trilogy of books (which, it must be said, Alice claims not to have liked, despite reading all the way through its 900 plus pages) has amorous vampires, incest among cousins, war between Irish gods and demons, a span of 2000 years and multiple dimensions, castles, characters named Cian More...
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May 13, 2011
Kat
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Toss in a dozen fantasy clichés and stir for 352 pages
Nora Roberts (aka J.D. Robb), as you probably know, is a prolific award-winning (and best-selling) author of romance novels. Not being a romance novel reader, I had never before read any of her work. But, when I found that I could read her fantasy trilogy (The Circle) on audiobook, I decided to give it a try.
First, let me say that authors don't get to be award-winning best-sellers for writing poorly, so I'm perfectly More...
Nora Roberts (aka J.D. Robb), as you probably know, is a prolific award-winning (and best-selling) author of romance novels. Not being a romance novel reader, I had never before read any of her work. But, when I found that I could read her fantasy trilogy (The Circle) on audiobook, I decided to give it a try.
First, let me say that authors don't get to be award-winning best-sellers for writing poorly, so I'm perfectly More...
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Jun 25, 2008
Kathrynn
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I thought this story was exceptionally well written. There was a lot of humor with both the character's dialogue and expressions. The book was similar to a roller coaster ride for me with extreme ups and downs. There was love, deep sadness, humor, time-travel, bloody fighting with vampires, magic, shape-shifting, suspense and few neat surprises. I like that. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
The rest of the trilogy was set up in this book and I can't wait to read them.
The rest of the trilogy was set up in this book and I can't wait to read them.
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Jul 28, 2008
Rebecca
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I suspect that Nora Roberts has devoted fans everywhere, much like my husband is a fan of Walker, Texas Ranger. Hmmm. I found the vampires in this novel to be about as scary as a villain from an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess or maybe even Beastmaster. In fact, the novel was just as campy. I found all of the elements of fantasy to work too conveniently. There was never any true sense of conflict or romance for me (maybe I'm prejudiced). Moreover, having Hoyt, the sorcerer, travel throug
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Feb 05, 2009
Jamieson
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There is an evil that hunts during the night. An evil so terrible that it would feast upon the flesh of humans. There are stories of these beasts, these demons; they are called the Vampyre. Hungry for flesh and the blood in our veins. Lilith, the darkest vampyre of them all, is preparing for war. And she’s very hungry.
Having lost his brother Cian to Lilith’s kiss, Hoyt Mac Cionaoith is charged by the Goddess Morrigan to gather his own forces. He must gather five others: The witch, th More...
Having lost his brother Cian to Lilith’s kiss, Hoyt Mac Cionaoith is charged by the Goddess Morrigan to gather his own forces. He must gather five others: The witch, th More...
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Jan 21, 2008
Becky
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Really fast paced read about Vampires! It's more of a story about a group of six beings than a romance. Although they do touch on it. This is the first book of the circle trilogy. Basic gist of the firzt book is that there is going to be a war between a newly forming circle of six and a Vampire army. The group strugglesa to prepare. Each one is brought to the group at the charge of the goddess Morrigan. They all have their own skills. There is a sorceror, a witch, a scholar, a shapeshift
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Apr 19, 2008
Katie
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Oh my Gosh!!! One of the best series I've ever read. Love love LOVE these books!! My husband was in Iraq when I started this book, and I told him, "honey, I read this book and I know you'll love it. It's got vampires and witches and princesses and war and sex and everything else you can imagine. The only problem is it says NORA ROBERTS really big on the front and I know you're out there with a bunch of tough soldiers, and you might not want them to know you're reading romance novels."
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Apr 02, 2010
Lisa
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A 2.5 really, in which a sorcerer, his undead brother, a witch, a scholar, a shape-shifter and a warrior (cough, slayer, cough!) must join forces to battle an evil vampire and her army who are planning on bringing about the end of the world(s).
With a lot of emphasis on the romance, and all conflicts and obstacles easily resolved and overcome, I prefer a little more meat on my story (and on the characters), but as this was only really the joining together of the group we might get a l More...
With a lot of emphasis on the romance, and all conflicts and obstacles easily resolved and overcome, I prefer a little more meat on my story (and on the characters), but as this was only really the joining together of the group we might get a l More...
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Apr 20, 2008
Laura
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I've read tons of Nora Roberts books - love them for a quick brainless read. However, they're all pretty much exactly the same, only with new character names, locations and twists. Morrigan's Cross sticks to the formula; the twist involves the ubiquitous vampire. (I know vampires are popular, but it’s too much when even Nora Roberts is writing about them!) Even though the book felt like deja vu, I still liked it and, of course, will devour the next two. What can I say? I'm a sucker! (Not i
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Dec 07, 2008
Lela
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This is my first time reading Nora Roberts and I have to say I love her writing. Bit smutty sometimes but I love it nonetheless. Cian may be bossy with that whole I-don't-want-you-around-so-I'm-just-doing-this-to-get-rid-of-you-again sort of attitude but I love him! Hoyt is great. But his lack of knowledge of modern life is annoying at times. But he has a good excuse for it so I can let him off. Glenna seems to be the almost motherly figure. She takes care of everything and doesn't take any crap
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Aug 10, 2011
Talya
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I absolutely loved this trilogy!
Then again, I really like Vampire lore.
Cian was my favorite guy, he was the most complex, wonderfully drawn character of the bunch. He and Moira made a wonderful pairing, my heartstrings tugged at the moments where they knew they deeply loved each other, but knew they couldn't have a life together with him as a vampire who will live forever and her as queen of an ancient world. My favorite lady was Blair, she and Larkin made a very close second More...
Then again, I really like Vampire lore.
Cian was my favorite guy, he was the most complex, wonderfully drawn character of the bunch. He and Moira made a wonderful pairing, my heartstrings tugged at the moments where they knew they deeply loved each other, but knew they couldn't have a life together with him as a vampire who will live forever and her as queen of an ancient world. My favorite lady was Blair, she and Larkin made a very close second More...
Nov 15, 2010
Jessi
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Vampires. This series has vampires. Not my favorite Roberts series but still by her so they're pretty good. In this trilogy, a circle of six, the one who is dead, the witch, the sorcerer, the shape-shifter, the scholar and the warrior, must form in order to stop the evil Lilian from turning the world into vampires. Of course, since this is a Nora Roberts book, the six start pairing up. This book highlights the love of modern day witch, Glenna, and twelfth-century sorcerer, Hoyt. We learn the beg
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Nov 09, 2010
Fatuma
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I really love this novel and the the rest of the novels in the trilogy.
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The Circle Trilogy which consists of Morrigan's Cross, Dance of the Gods, and Valley of Silence is one of the best love stories of all time, in my opinion ( until I read something better that it =D) Nora Roberts's genius is clearly shown as she entertwines romance with fantasy, death and loss.
There is a powerful vampire by the name of Lilith whose only goa More...
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The Circle Trilogy which consists of Morrigan's Cross, Dance of the Gods, and Valley of Silence is one of the best love stories of all time, in my opinion ( until I read something better that it =D) Nora Roberts's genius is clearly shown as she entertwines romance with fantasy, death and loss.
There is a powerful vampire by the name of Lilith whose only goa More...
Jul 19, 2010
Loraine
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I really cant say enough about Morrigans Cross or the whole circle trilogy . I have read this trilogy 4 times , its really a great Trilogy and with the way its written you feel like you are living the story . This set has everything you could want, brooding vampires, sexy vampire hunters , werewolves,sorcerers, dragons and romance .
Morrigans Cross starts out in 1128 and continues through to present day with the help of the time traveling circle . So much goes on in these books I cant go i More...
Morrigans Cross starts out in 1128 and continues through to present day with the help of the time traveling circle . So much goes on in these books I cant go i More...
Apr 21, 2010
Jamissmile
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Hey Vampire fans, here's another series you might be interested in. I just finished all three books and wow, I'm still dreaming about it!
Of course, Nora Roberts is known for her romance novels so with three men and three woman and three books, I hope you can see where this is going. But Roberts is also known for her many S-E-X scenes so stay away all you PG-13 viewers, or you could just skip over them, it is a book after all.
I really enjoyed this series and I thought that More...
Of course, Nora Roberts is known for her romance novels so with three men and three woman and three books, I hope you can see where this is going. But Roberts is also known for her many S-E-X scenes so stay away all you PG-13 viewers, or you could just skip over them, it is a book after all.
I really enjoyed this series and I thought that More...
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Jul 29, 2009
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Sep 09, 2010
Photojim
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There was a time where I went through fantasy books like nothing. Group gathers together to tap formerly unknown powers to fight an ancient evil and save the homeland. I've read the same story hundreds of times. Different authors and different twists, but the same story none the less. After a decade or so I grew bored with that story. So what about Nora Roberts take on that story? I liked it.
Morrigan's Cross is the first book of the Circle Trilogy. Don't pick up this book and ex More...
Morrigan's Cross is the first book of the Circle Trilogy. Don't pick up this book and ex More...
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Jul 09, 2011
Lainy
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When I started this I was expecting a lot, again with a vampire in it your pretty much sure it is going to be good (if your a vampire fan). It starts pretty quickly establishing the relationship between our main character Hoyt Mac Cionaoith and his brother and the devastating events that turn them against each other.
Hoyt is a sorcerer and his brother is a vampire, turning brothers into enemies. There is much worse to come as Cian is turned by the vampire queen Lilith who is set on de More...
Hoyt is a sorcerer and his brother is a vampire, turning brothers into enemies. There is much worse to come as Cian is turned by the vampire queen Lilith who is set on de More...
Mar 26, 2010
Amanda
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Take one dead sexy vampire
+ one dead sexy sorcerer
+ one dead sexy witch
+ one dead sexy queen
+ one dead sexy shapeshifter
+ one dead sexy vampire slayer
= one hot mess
This is just . . . well, indescribable. I found this book on my bookshelf the other day and couldn't believe that I had ever purchased a Nora Roberts book. A quick look at the back cover held part of the explanation: "A battle is brewing between the forces of good and evil- More...
+ one dead sexy sorcerer
+ one dead sexy witch
+ one dead sexy queen
+ one dead sexy shapeshifter
+ one dead sexy vampire slayer
= one hot mess
This is just . . . well, indescribable. I found this book on my bookshelf the other day and couldn't believe that I had ever purchased a Nora Roberts book. A quick look at the back cover held part of the explanation: "A battle is brewing between the forces of good and evil- More...
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Feb 04, 2008
Rachel C.
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Bit of a mishmash - one part Buffy, one part sappy romance, with an overpowering motif of Irish folklore and mythology.
The trilogy follows six characters as they train for battle with an Elvira-type vampire named Lilith. Unfortunately, this first book features neither of the two most interesting characters. I'll probably finish the series out, but my expectations for the next two are pretty low.
Sigh. I miss the quality of this author's earlier work.
The trilogy follows six characters as they train for battle with an Elvira-type vampire named Lilith. Unfortunately, this first book features neither of the two most interesting characters. I'll probably finish the series out, but my expectations for the next two are pretty low.
Sigh. I miss the quality of this author's earlier work.
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Nov 26, 2011
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Aug 03, 2009
Deanna
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Full Review: Morrigan's Cross found at Mom-Musings
Why did I choose this book? One of my friends has read this trilogy and she liked it. I really do enjoy the fantasy genre along with historical fiction and novels that have a bit of romance.
Morrigan's Cross fit the bill for fantasy (paranormal), romance (light and not highly intense of overwhelming to the storyline). Coupled with the recommendation from a friend, I was looking forward to this read. I expected much.
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Why did I choose this book? One of my friends has read this trilogy and she liked it. I really do enjoy the fantasy genre along with historical fiction and novels that have a bit of romance.
Morrigan's Cross fit the bill for fantasy (paranormal), romance (light and not highly intense of overwhelming to the storyline). Coupled with the recommendation from a friend, I was looking forward to this read. I expected much.
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Jul 12, 2011
Mara
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Nora Roberts' books are usually OK to great, I mean, there's a reason the woman is a best-selling author. With a NR book, you know what you're getting. Maybe she got bored of playing it safe and wanted to try something new with this trilogy that is supposed to be fantasy romance, or fantasy/romance? The results were underwhelming.
Boring, full of cliches, this book tried to combine fantasy and romance, but failed. As a romance, it was implausible and rushed (I swear, at one point, I e More...
Boring, full of cliches, this book tried to combine fantasy and romance, but failed. As a romance, it was implausible and rushed (I swear, at one point, I e More...
May 11, 2011
Anila
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This book is so mind-numbingly dull that I can't even bring myself to conjure up hatred for it. It's just a very flat sort of horrible.
I didn't expect much of it, I admit. Having read, before this, three Nora Roberts books, I can't say I really like her as a writer - she's entertaining, sometimes, and not as bad as It hought, but she'll never be one of my favorites.
You would think, however, that no one could spoil a time-travelling great big war plot.
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I didn't expect much of it, I admit. Having read, before this, three Nora Roberts books, I can't say I really like her as a writer - she's entertaining, sometimes, and not as bad as It hought, but she'll never be one of my favorites.
You would think, however, that no one could spoil a time-travelling great big war plot.
You would be very, More...
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Jan 18, 2012
Lacey
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On her website, Nora Roberts says that she's not currently planning to write any more paranormal romances. After reading this one, I have to say that is a wise choice.
This book lacks urgency, despite the fact that its six-character team has three months to somehow overcome the world being taken over by a demon army. The world-building is flimsy, the magic and "rules" of the paranormal characters never fully fleshed out, so that it lacks the solid believability of the best fan More...
This book lacks urgency, despite the fact that its six-character team has three months to somehow overcome the world being taken over by a demon army. The world-building is flimsy, the magic and "rules" of the paranormal characters never fully fleshed out, so that it lacks the solid believability of the best fan More...
Mar 14, 2011
Robin
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This trilogy surprised me in some ways. Roberts has delved into the supernatural and paranormal in many of her other works, but the rules and parameters of her word in this series seem particularly well developed. Magic, alternate worlds, vampires (and slayers), plus strong, independent, funny female characters - in this first of the trilogy, Glenna seems much more robust and interesting than the lead male character, Hoyt. I enjoyed the characterization in all three books as well. I like her boo
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Apr 25, 2011
Katieailene
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I have never been a fan of books that are just straight romance. There needs to be a bit of mystery or adventure in it to hold my attention. This book is mystery/romance/adventure all rolled into one, and I liked it, surprisingly. The story is about a vampire, a princess, a witch, a warlock, and shape shifter. They all travel through different points in time to battle Lilith, whom they all have common reason to want defeated. The story kept me on my toes and was one of the better stories like th
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Aug 20, 2009
Lila
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Morrigan’s Cross by Nora Roberts is a first book in the Circle trilogy. It was my first experience with Nora’s writing and from what I understand the fantasy genre this book was written in is also her first foray into paranormal. The gist of the book is that six people with different skills (a magician, a witch, a vampire among them) get together to train and prepare for the battle against Lilith, the queen of vampires. Whether they win or lose will decide the fate of the whole world. It’s prett
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Jan 03, 2009
Emily
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The circle trilogy was my introduction to Nora Roberts and I have to say I love her! She writes these amazing romance stories, and as yet this trilogy remains my favourite. It beautifully blends a love story with a fantastical foray into a mystical world. The 3 books each explore a different relationship within a group of 6 chosen ones who have been brought together and given the task of saving the world. Morrigan's Cross is the introduction, of course, and explores the relationship between a ma
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Feb 18, 2011
Bridget
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I am not going to review every Nora Roberts book that I have read in the past because she is quite prolific and it would get redundant and I honestly cannot remember all the plots. I think someone finds someone else attractive but at least one cannot admit it so there is sexual tension, then lots of sex, and then they live happily ever after? Sometimes there is some magic , a family legacy, or a mystery. Certainly not great works of literature (however still 100% better than “the grapes of wra
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