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Dance of the Gods (Circle Trilogy #2)
by
Nora Roberts
As the circle of six prepare for their final clash with the dark army of the vampire Lilith, the battleground shifts. In Ireland, a stone circle serves as the portal to another land and an ancient time.
It is in Geall that all will meet their fates—the sorcerer, the witch, the warrior, the scholar, the one of many forms and the one who was lost. And as their courage is test...more
It is in Geall that all will meet their fates—the sorcerer, the witch, the warrior, the scholar, the one of many forms and the one who was lost. And as their courage is test...more
Paperback, 321 pages
Published
October 3rd 2006
by Jove
(first published September 28th 2006)
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This book underscores the point that pretty spun sugar writings aren't enough to save a story.
Anyway, this buffy the slayer wanna be is introduced at the end of book one, when Cian's right hand gets killed. When I read that, I was like, "Hmmm, the first one to get killed from this happy band of brothers had to be a brother. Figures."
So Blair comes from a tribe of vampire hunters, her duty is holy, and descendants are trained, from father to son - but Blair breaks this rule by the fact that she...more
Anyway, this buffy the slayer wanna be is introduced at the end of book one, when Cian's right hand gets killed. When I read that, I was like, "Hmmm, the first one to get killed from this happy band of brothers had to be a brother. Figures."
So Blair comes from a tribe of vampire hunters, her duty is holy, and descendants are trained, from father to son - but Blair breaks this rule by the fact that she...more
Book #2 in the Circle Trilogy and this series should be read in order because each of the six "warriors" are the main characters in a book and their characters, relationships and events leading to the final showdown develop throughout the series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The dialogue had me laughing out loud many times. Both Glenna (witch from book #1) and Blair--two modern women--mixed their personalities with the past. Refreshing.
Blair was the "demon hunter" and I enjoyed her feisty, ta...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The dialogue had me laughing out loud many times. Both Glenna (witch from book #1) and Blair--two modern women--mixed their personalities with the past. Refreshing.
Blair was the "demon hunter" and I enjoyed her feisty, ta...more
Book Two of the Circle Trilogy. The preparation for the final fight against Lilith, Queen of the Vampyres, and her army of undead continues. The story now focuses on Larkin Riddock and Blair Murphy, the shapeshifter and the demon hunter.
Used to never being truly loved by the men in her life, Blair didn't believe she could have any type of future with Larkin. But she was willing to take enjoyment in the moment as she prepared for the upcoming apocalypse.
As the time grows closer to Samhain, the ci...more
Used to never being truly loved by the men in her life, Blair didn't believe she could have any type of future with Larkin. But she was willing to take enjoyment in the moment as she prepared for the upcoming apocalypse.
As the time grows closer to Samhain, the ci...more
The sequel to my first vampire story, this was a lull. The old man who appears as a narrator continues to entertain the children with the story of Larkin, a tawny haired hunk capable of charming anyone with his ready smile and easy attitude and Blair Murphy a demon hunter with an insecure childhood and a nasty father. It was a good read and the story paces fast in the beginning and slow in the middle. Cian and moira develop feelings and that fairly gives you an idea about the next book. Now I'm...more
The second installment of the Circle trilogy is written as more of a traditional romance than the first, but sill contains plenty of magic and vampire dusting. The Six: Hoyt, the sorcerer; Glenna, the witch; Larkin, the shape-shifter; Blair, the demon hunter; Cian, the vampire; and Moira, the scholar, travel through the Dance of the Gods, after a heavy vampire attack, to the land of Geall, where Moira and Larkin came from. The impure were barred from the dance and Cian almost doesn’t get in, but...more
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Dance of the Gods is the sequel to Morrigan's Cross, which sets up the premise that the goddess Morrigan has asked six different people to unite and stand together as a circle to fight against the growing power of Lilith and her coven of vampires. In Morrigan's Cross, the setting is that of Ireland where two of the six {conveniently three females and three males, since Nora Roberts writes het romance fiction} pair off and get all-but-legally married....more
Dance of the Gods is the sequel to Morrigan's Cross, which sets up the premise that the goddess Morrigan has asked six different people to unite and stand together as a circle to fight against the growing power of Lilith and her coven of vampires. In Morrigan's Cross, the setting is that of Ireland where two of the six {conveniently three females and three males, since Nora Roberts writes het romance fiction} pair off and get all-but-legally married....more
This book was amazing! I could barely put it down once I started it. It had much of what I expected after reading the first in the series. I had me on an emotional roller coaster, there were times when I was laughing and loving the book then two minutes later I was mad and almost threw the book at a wall. Nora Roberts is a wonderful writer, I love how she uses Irish myths. Me being part Irish myself, I really appreciated being able to read something that put Ireland's myths into a beautiful stor...more
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 in the couples/ro...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 in the couples/ro...more
Full Review of Dance of the Gods can be found at Mom-Musings
Rating: 3.75/5 stars
I really liked this story and I am a bit surprised at that.
You may be asking, "Why are you surprised?" My answer, "I am surprised because I did not like Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy, book 1) that much.
Honestly, I did not expect to like Dance of the Gods, period.
I thought I would drag myself through the book.
You now may be asking, "Why read this book at all if you thought you would have to drag yourself through...more
Rating: 3.75/5 stars
I really liked this story and I am a bit surprised at that.
You may be asking, "Why are you surprised?" My answer, "I am surprised because I did not like Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy, book 1) that much.
Honestly, I did not expect to like Dance of the Gods, period.
I thought I would drag myself through the book.
You now may be asking, "Why read this book at all if you thought you would have to drag yourself through...more
It's the first book I read of Nora Roberts and completely fall for her way of writting. I must confece that I skip the first book cuz I bought this one on sale but I hope I can find it.
Going back to the book I loved the way blair and larkin are together, the way they are meant to each other. I' m a romantic so sorry if this gets too fluffy and puffy. hahahaha
To be honest I also liked the action parts. blair was extremely good in kickin buts everywhere. Of course, as in every book the main chare...more
Going back to the book I loved the way blair and larkin are together, the way they are meant to each other. I' m a romantic so sorry if this gets too fluffy and puffy. hahahaha
To be honest I also liked the action parts. blair was extremely good in kickin buts everywhere. Of course, as in every book the main chare...more
O Baile dos Deuses é o segundo livro pertencente à Trilogia do Círculo que se iniciou com o título A Cruz de Morrigan. Após a apresentação daqueles que, sendo tão diferentes e de tempos tão distantes, se uniram impedir que um grande mal se espalhasse por todos os mundos, é chegada a hora de conhecerem melhor o seu inimigo, limarem os seus poderes singulares e prepararem a sua estratégia para a batalha final sem que, em momento algum, se esqueçam da arma mais poderosa que o bem possui, o amor.
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The second in a trilogy about vampires, this book has the warrior (Blair) and the shape-shifter (Larkin) hooking up. Blair is a demon-hunter from modern day New York, trained to kill vampires. Larkin is part of the royal family of Geall, a not-as-mythical-as-thought realm that is to be the battleground between humans and vampires. An evil queen named Lilian is trying to take over the world and thought that Geall would be a grand place to start. The gods decided that they needed to put a team tog...more
Dec 10, 2012
Sara Gonçalves
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5 of 5 stars
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Que dizer acerca deste livro? Bem, sendo o livro do meio de uma trilogia acaba por ser mais parado que os outros. Mas tem uma razão... tudo se anda a preparar para a batalha final no Vale do Silêncio.
Contudo, as coisas não são assim tão paradas como parece... há várias investidas ao território do inimigo, há várias cenas de acção, nas quais, tenho de congratular a autora, esta soube passá-las ao leitor. Tinha dito na opinião do livro anterior que as cenas de acção não se conseguiam sentir, não...more
Contudo, as coisas não são assim tão paradas como parece... há várias investidas ao território do inimigo, há várias cenas de acção, nas quais, tenho de congratular a autora, esta soube passá-las ao leitor. Tinha dito na opinião do livro anterior que as cenas de acção não se conseguiam sentir, não...more
I'll try to be vague, but... possible SPOILERS!
I enjoyed this book even better than the first and I can't wait to demolish the last book in this trilogy. It's like candy!
While reading the part where our Warrior Blair is alone in the forest with her thoughts near the gypsy’s wagon, it suddenly dawned on me who the storyteller might be. I'll email you my guess if you like. ;) But please don't confirm or deny... or tell me who it is. :P
I enjoyed this book even better than the first and I can't wait to demolish the last book in this trilogy. It's like candy!
While reading the part where our Warrior Blair is alone in the forest with her thoughts near the gypsy’s wagon, it suddenly dawned on me who the storyteller might be. I'll email you my guess if you like. ;) But please don't confirm or deny... or tell me who it is. :P
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Depois de Glenna e Hoyt, bruxa e feiticeiro, terem impulsionado o início de uma batalha épica entre o Bem e o Mal, neste segundo livro da Trilogia do Círculo continuamos a acompanhar o recém-formado grupo de guerreiros nos seus esforços para derrotarem a verdadeira personificação do mal: a terrível vampira Lilith e o seu exército de sugadores de sangue.
Blair, caçadora de vampiros por herança, teve que lidar desde muito cedo com a rejeição - A mãe abandonou-a e o próprio pai não tinha nada mais a...more
Blair, caçadora de vampiros por herança, teve que lidar desde muito cedo com a rejeição - A mãe abandonou-a e o próprio pai não tinha nada mais a...more
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I really cant say enough about Dance of the Gods 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 .
So much goes on in these books I cant go into to much detail but if you enjoy anything to do with either magic, supernatural and paranormal you will love this Tri...more
So much goes on in these books I cant go into to much detail but if you enjoy anything to do with either magic, supernatural and paranormal you will love this Tri...more
The circle of six moves to the next phase of their journey through the Dance of the Gods to Geall, home of Moira and Larkin and site of the next battle with Lillith, the queen of the vampires. As they prepare for the battle, Moira steps forward in preparation for her role as Queen, Blair and Larkin's relationship deepens and Hoyt and Glenna help prepare the citizens of the kingdom for war.
There is an interesting mix of battle strategizing/preparation and relationship dynamics. Larkin and Blair s...more
There is an interesting mix of battle strategizing/preparation and relationship dynamics. Larkin and Blair s...more
Nov 01, 2009
Katharyn
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
romance and fantasy readers
Recommended to Katharyn by:
my mother
Shelves:
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Vampire warfare calls upon an medieval Irish sorcerer to gather a circle beyond worlds and time, Dance of the Gods brings the circle to the place of battle, to strengthen their ties that they may call others to war.
Now in an alternate world tied to medieval Ireland the unlikely six prepare in a castle of fairytale proportions, calling the people of the land to prepare for the battle of vampires charging their door step. Another romance blooms within the circle, this one less charged but just as...more
Now in an alternate world tied to medieval Ireland the unlikely six prepare in a castle of fairytale proportions, calling the people of the land to prepare for the battle of vampires charging their door step. Another romance blooms within the circle, this one less charged but just as...more
This book picks up where the first one ended: on the day after the night battle against the vampires. The circle decides to counter-attack in style, going to the mouth of the caves where Lilith is hiding. They succeed, albeit barely, and go back home. They settle back into their training routine until the time comes for them to go to Geall, where the final showdown will take place.
However, once there, they have trouble to convince the local populace that vampires are real and are coming for them...more
This book I listened to on tape and at first I found the Irish accent hard to understand, but I got used to it. I have to admit I read the first in this series a year ago not knowing what type of book Nora Roberts writes. I just knew she was a popular writer and this was a book about vampires that sounded interesting. So I was a little shocked at some of the content found in Morrigan's Cross, not having expected it.
Since this was a book on tape I just skipped parts I didn't want to listen to es...more
Since this was a book on tape I just skipped parts I didn't want to listen to es...more
Two thirds through this second in the trilogy... as I'm reading two other Nora Roberts trilogies/series (one with several sisters, Blood Brothers and another it seems...) (not to mention Sisters Island which I recently finished) it took me a while to figure out which one this was and sort out who was who. As is, the disadvantage of a spiral is that I couldn't go back to the first and refresh my memory. Oh well, enjoyable nonetheless.
Now I'm about to begin the third. I do think I prefer Nora Robe...more
Now I'm about to begin the third. I do think I prefer Nora Robe...more
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 wrath...more
this was a great book! it was even better than the first in the trilogy. i loved the relationship between Blair and Larkin. they were such an adorable couple. Blair with her hang-ups about falling in love (and the possibility of that person leaving her) and Larkin having to get used to an independent woman. the development was great for the characters and the plot. there were also some really endearing love scenes and some really funny scenes as well. Larkin i have to say is probably my fav male...more
This book was better than the first one--a whole star better, in fact. Maybe that's just because I liked Blaire better than I liked Glenna, and this story focused more on her. We also got a better sense of how "evil" the vampires are, although even the evil vampires have intriguing moments of humanity. Oh, and in this one, there's a castle, and dragons. So that's probably worth a whole star point right there.
Still, this is essentially just a romance with a few paranormal elements thrown in, typi...more
Still, this is essentially just a romance with a few paranormal elements thrown in, typi...more
Very seldom do I enjoy a second book more than the first in a series... usually my mind is made about a story in the first book... but I was very happy to find out that the second book on this series was better than the first... and therefore I have very high hopes for the last book to come. As in the previous series I've read of Nora Roberts... each book develops some characters in particular, and in this case the funny characters happen to be on the second book. I am also enjoying the vampire...more
Now this was a great book - I love stories that have dragons apart of the story.
The romance between Larkin and Blair is awsome. Now that the circle of 6 has come through the Dance of Gods, they are in Geall where the battle will be fought in the valley of silence. The group - Blair, Larkin, Moria, Cian, Hoyt, and Glenna start training the army for the battle that will come on Samhain (Holloween) in the Valley of Silence.
I think the best part of this book that I love the most is the fact the Lark...more
The romance between Larkin and Blair is awsome. Now that the circle of 6 has come through the Dance of Gods, they are in Geall where the battle will be fought in the valley of silence. The group - Blair, Larkin, Moria, Cian, Hoyt, and Glenna start training the army for the battle that will come on Samhain (Holloween) in the Valley of Silence.
I think the best part of this book that I love the most is the fact the Lark...more
Após um início de trilogia promissor em A Cruz de Morrighan, Nora Roberts traz agora até nós a sua fantástica continuação. Se o primeiro livro tinha servido mais como introdução às personagens e aos mundos em questão, O Baile dos Deuses prepara-nos para o derradeiro confronto final.
É essencial que o círculo se prepare para a grande batalha. É preciso treinar, traçar estratégias e fortalecer todo o conhecimento que adquiriram até então. O inimigo está sempre à espreita e eles não podem ser apanha...more
É essencial que o círculo se prepare para a grande batalha. É preciso treinar, traçar estratégias e fortalecer todo o conhecimento que adquiriram até então. O inimigo está sempre à espreita e eles não podem ser apanha...more
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Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sopho...more
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J.D. Robb
Sarah Hardesty
Eleanor Marie Robertson was born on October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. She was the youngest of the five children, also the only girl, of a marriage with Irish ancestors. Her family were avid readers, so books were always important in her life. She attended a Catholic school and credits the nuns with instilling in her a sense of discipline. During her sopho...more
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