Ari and Janco deal with a Sandseed Story Weaver and a cocky young soldier while Valek is off helping Yelena.
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Nov 30, 2010
Alli
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I thought this was a fun adventure with Janco and Ari. It made me laugh a few times and gave me incite into just how spazy Janco is. Haha.
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Nov 30, 2010
Rose
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"Power Study" is an eight chapter side story written from the perspectives of two of my favorite characters from the series: Ari and Janco. I found this to be a fun read, and an interesting enough set of events to what the two were doing while Valek and Yalena were off on their own pursuits. Maren has a bit part in this story as well, adding to both the humor and dynamic.
What I liked about this particular story is the life given to these characters. The dialogue is sharp a More...
What I liked about this particular story is the life given to these characters. The dialogue is sharp a More...
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Mar 20, 2011
Chichipio
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This short story is a little longer than Assassin Study and it features my two favorites characters from the series: Ari and Janco.
Unlike Assassin Study, where we get a lot of unnecessary background info (if you're reading a short story from a series, it should be assumed that you're familiar with that world), here almost everything relates to the events at hand, leaving the characters (and readers) free to live this story without worrying about the past of the future.
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Unlike Assassin Study, where we get a lot of unnecessary background info (if you're reading a short story from a series, it should be assumed that you're familiar with that world), here almost everything relates to the events at hand, leaving the characters (and readers) free to live this story without worrying about the past of the future.
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Nov 30, 2010
Mikel
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If you are going to write a short story it should be neat, compact and free of mistakes. There were so many holes and errors in Power Study I couldn't even begin to explain them all. One of the most obvious is Janco's whole persona. One minute he's supposedly brilliant then a few paragraphs later he states thinking isn't his strong point. Come on! Even a brief read over would have caught a mistake a glaring as that one. I feel like the whole purpose of this story was just to let us know that Jan
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Feb 17, 2012
S. Bell
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SQUEE. The second Study novella, and I think this was my favourite of the three - although it might be tied with Assassin Study, I'm not sure.
It was Ari- and Janco-centric which absolutely made me giddy with delight because I just adore their banter! They're such great characters and it was awesomely fun to read a story in which they were the main players. My only sadness was that Maren didn't accompany them for the entire novella - I love her as well! But for sheer, unadulterated A More...
It was Ari- and Janco-centric which absolutely made me giddy with delight because I just adore their banter! They're such great characters and it was awesomely fun to read a story in which they were the main players. My only sadness was that Maren didn't accompany them for the entire novella - I love her as well! But for sheer, unadulterated A More...
Feb 15, 2011
Cristy
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I have to say I love these refreshing novella's Snyder has made available (free online at http://www.mariavsnyder.com/powerstudy.p...). They add a insight to secondary characters from the study series and are quick reads that pack a big punch and are well worth the read.
In POWER STUDY (study #2.5) the humorous banter between Ari and Janco and Janco's cocky bravado is a light and well received break in the study series. I truly enjoyed this fun mini action adventure.
In POWER STUDY (study #2.5) the humorous banter between Ari and Janco and Janco's cocky bravado is a light and well received break in the study series. I truly enjoyed this fun mini action adventure.
Oct 18, 2011
Makii
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Me encanta cuando los autores nos dejan relatos cortos que nos dan mas de las historias que nos gustan!! asi uno no pierde el cariño que tiene por ellos y sabe mas de la historia aun cuando los libros ya terminaron!
—«Asedios que desgastan… batallar juntos… amigos para siempre».
Janco y Ari son demas de tiernos....esos amigos leales y queribles al 100% que uno NUNCA debe perder en la vida!
—«Asedios que desgastan… batallar juntos… amigos para siempre».
Janco y Ari son demas de tiernos....esos amigos leales y queribles al 100% que uno NUNCA debe perder en la vida!
Mar 03, 2011
Shelley
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This is a novella that falls between Magic Study and Fire Study. It has two of the more interesting characters in the Study series; Janco, and Ari. This takes place as Valek is away on a mission, leaving them in charge of the compound.
There's an interesting fight scene with a green recruit, Rye, who has bested all others with a long scimitar he somehow got from Sitia. The story itself surrounds the scimitar, Pemba, and the possibility that it might be alive with magic, and if the mag More...
There's an interesting fight scene with a green recruit, Rye, who has bested all others with a long scimitar he somehow got from Sitia. The story itself surrounds the scimitar, Pemba, and the possibility that it might be alive with magic, and if the mag More...
Dec 21, 2011
Danielle
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Oh how I love the wild adventures of Janco and Ari. Seeing things from both their p.o.v was awesome and added to the charisma of the novel. After reading about Ari and Janco for a while I wish that there be another whole series about the pair and their unique situations in which they seem to continuously get into. A bit of romance for them would be fun to see also.
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Nov 27, 2011
Kristi
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This is a short story you can Google and read in 30 minutes. It was fun because I love the characters and setting, but it wasn't anything like the books, and it ended too abruptly for me. But I wouldn't want to read a whole book from Janco and Ari's perspective. I missed Yelena and Valek. I'm sure I'll read the other two short stories (Assassin Study and Ice Study), but I think I'll feel the same about them.
Jan 22, 2012
Prangon
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Power Study is all about Ari and Janco. And trust me when I say this, THERE CAN NEVER BE ENOUGH OF THOSE TWO! Okay I am calm. It's that just I loved the duo on the first book and not catching enough of them in the sequels was really sad but fortunately there is a short story where Ari and Janco deals with an hot headed soldier. Short, but sweet nicely done.
If you liked Ari and Janco you gotta read Power Study
If you liked Ari and Janco you gotta read Power Study
Feb 10, 2011
Ikram
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This is a short entertaining story about two of my favorite characters in the study series, Ari and Janco ,it had a capturing beginning and it read so well;
if it wasn't for the power twin, i would give less than four because sometimes some events are not matching with the study series;
It just a short story and doesn't add anything to the study series but it is great to read about the Power twin
if it wasn't for the power twin, i would give less than four because sometimes some events are not matching with the study series;
It just a short story and doesn't add anything to the study series but it is great to read about the Power twin
Apr 05, 2011
Julia
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It was a fun, quick & light read. It didn't have very much substance but it's a short story. A fun side story on 2 good characters you dont see too much of anymore.
Nov 30, 2010
Lauren
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I like an author who continues to have fun with her characters and delves more into their world and their lives. It's great for fans because they feel like the author is getting something special from the author.
It's not a polished product, which is fine as long as it remains free website comment. It would be a shame for her to turn unpolished work (like Stephanie Meyer did) into something fans have to pay for.
As is the story is enjoyable and interesting, filled with the same action More...
It's not a polished product, which is fine as long as it remains free website comment. It would be a shame for her to turn unpolished work (like Stephanie Meyer did) into something fans have to pay for.
As is the story is enjoyable and interesting, filled with the same action More...
Sep 12, 2011
Kathy
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Jan 04, 2011
Leah
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Not nearly as good as everything else. I couldn't believe that Ari would get so upset with Janco all the time when they're best friends, etc.
Jan 25, 2011
Colleen
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meh. a tiny snippet that doesn't give me much insight, but rather only alludes to the one-mindedness of the periperhal characters.
May 05, 2011
Music_lover3
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Ari and Janco are my favorite characters in this series. It was great reading a short story about them.
May 26, 2011
Safae
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a nice good read it is actually better then assassin study so i enjoyed reading it a little bit ^^
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Sep 21, 2011
Mlpmom
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I loved this short story with Ari and Janco. They are such amazing secondary characters, I love everything about them.
Jan 31, 2011
Jeanna
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Much better than Assassin Study, actually a short story this time round.
Jan 19, 2011
Audra
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I love these characters and the way they play off each other. Enjoyable interlude to the series.
Oct 02, 2011
Raygun
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this was a cool story for just Ari and Janco... it let's you get to know them a little more and some of the cool things about Janco... it's an interesting story quick story with some cool sword fights
Nov 30, 2010
Anu
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