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August 29th 2006
by Jove
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Mass Market Paperback, 321 pages
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0515141658
(isbn13: 9780515141658)
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Belting out his grief into the storm, Hoyt Mac Cionaoith rails against the evil that has torn his twin brother from their family's embrace. Her name ...more
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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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Read in June, 2008
recommends it for:
Time Travel Fans
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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Read in July, 2008
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Terrirecommends it for: Nora Roberts fans
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...more
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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...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...more
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Read in January, 2008
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...more
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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."...more
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Read in April, 2008
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...more
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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...more
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Read in February, 2008
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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Read in April, 2008
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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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...more
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Read in December, 2007
Fairly predictable, but an enjoyable romp. Lots of paranormal/magic/sword stuff (two thumbs up from me) and only a modium of romance (again, two thumbs up from me). :D
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Read in April, 2009
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"Buffy" fans
This book seemed to parallel the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series which was popular several years ago. A group of six chosen ones preparing for battle against Lilith, the most powerful vampire in the world. You had your vampire slayer Blair (Buffy). There was your witch Glenna (Willow). Larkin was a shape-shifter who reminded me of our werewolf friend Oz. Nora Roberts even had a vampire named Cian fighting on the side of good. Angel? All in all...it was still an entertaining re...more
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Read in August, 2008
recommends it for:
Nora Roberts brand junkies
At first glance, this book covers two of my favorite guilty pleasures in fiction: time travel and vampires, so I’ve been excited to read it. But it took approximately 2.5 chapters to realize that something didn’t gel with this story and that it basically sucked some hardcore donkey you-know-what.
It seems fairly obvious that Nora Roberts wrote this book based on perceptions she (and her ghost writers) had about fantastical beings and how they interact with each other and not be...more
It seems fairly obvious that Nora Roberts wrote this book based on perceptions she (and her ghost writers) had about fantastical beings and how they interact with each other and not be...more
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Read in January, 2006
I guess it had to happen: I always thought that Nora Roberts wanted to explore magic back in the day. She's always tip toed around it, prodded at it, but never threw herself into it (until her 'Hollow' storyline in 2008). This is Ms Roberts' foray into supernatural magic, with shape shifters and so on.
The first in this trilogy is okay, it takes place in Ireland (home of the white man's soul, according to Bono), and we meet the king makers in the first act. Morrigan, the goddess...more
The first in this trilogy is okay, it takes place in Ireland (home of the white man's soul, according to Bono), and we meet the king makers in the first act. Morrigan, the goddess...more
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Read in September, 2006
Holy cow! I swear it's one of her best and I can't wait for the second book! Darn, I gotta wait a month! I couldn't put the book down for the life of me! Everytime I told myself, finish the chapter and go to bed, something would happen that would cause me to jump and keep going! The characters are genuine, all from different times and eras, and they combine like a team, albeit slowly, but they do. Nora had me laughing, crying, sobbing, smiling, totally pissed and angry... She does it to me every...more
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Read in May, 2007
As a storm rages, the tale of a powerful vampire's lust for destruction—and of the circle of six charged by the goddess Morrigan to stop her—begins. One of the chosen is a medieval sorcerer whose quest will take him through time—and into the arms of a woman courageous enough to link her destiny to his own.
Going in, I wasn't sure how I'd like this book, seeing as I'm not a huge fan of romances. But if it's paranormal, you know I've gotta try it out! :P So I was pleasantly surpr...more
Going in, I wasn't sure how I'd like this book, seeing as I'm not a huge fan of romances. But if it's paranormal, you know I've gotta try it out! :P So I was pleasantly surpr...more
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I have a theory that every other Nora Roberts trilogy is written by ghostwriters, a chimp, or possibly ghostwriting chimps with infinite typewriters. She'll write one fabulously enjoyable and bubble-bathish trilogy, and then the next one will be so eh (although the Irish trilogy and the Three Sisters Island trilogy were both good...so much for my theory). I decided this after going from the Three Sisters to the fairly craptastic Key of Light trilogy, and then to the very good In the Garden trilo...more
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Read in February, 2009
This book had been given to me as a present for Christmas and for a couple of months I put off reading it. But when I started it, I do admit I was interested in it. Although it isn't my usual cup of tea, it is written in a good way. I love the mythology in it and the plot is promising from the very start. The characters are extremely well-developed, which results in meaningful dialogues and amusing jokes. I enjoyed reading the book and look forward to finishing the other two in the trilogy.
Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
those who like a little fantasy with their romance.
Nora Roberts is one of my favorite romance novelists and I'm particularly fond of her trilogies. That being said, this one appears to have everything - vampires, old gods, witches, sorcerers, time travelling, alternate world bridging, shapechangers; you name it, I think it's got it. And maybe it's a little too much? I found that the romance between the two main characters, Hoyt and Glenna, seemed to get lost within all the plot set-up and character introductions. My favorite scenes were actu...more
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""What is technology?" Cian pulled his brother inside, pushed the button for the next floor. "It's another god.""
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