The sixth title in Sagara's Chronicles of Elantra series. Kaylin Neya is a Hawk, part of the elite force tasked with keeping the City of Elantra sa...
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Jan 16, 2012
Mark
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I adore Michelle Sagara.
It's true, I do adore her. And I am in awe of how deep her creativity is. There is not one book of hers that I have read and thought 'oh, that's just like [insert author/book:]'. For me, with Michelle, it just it doesn't happen, and while I certainly haven't read everything out there - and tend to avoid those deemed 'classics' in the genre - I have read a lot.
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It's true, I do adore her. And I am in awe of how deep her creativity is. There is not one book of hers that I have read and thought 'oh, that's just like [insert author/book:]'. For me, with Michelle, it just it doesn't happen, and while I certainly haven't read everything out there - and tend to avoid those deemed 'classics' in the genre - I have read a lot.
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Jan 13, 2011
Kez
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Although it doesn't seem possible, Sagara just keeps getting better and better with the Elantra series. I think Cast in Shadow remains my favourite Elantra novel, but Cast in Chaos has stolen the second favourite prize from Cast in Fury.
Sagara's writing is just one of the things I love about these novels. There is such a moreish air to the story. I didn't stay up until after midnight just because my best friend wanted to read the book today. I couldn't stop reading. Every word f More...
Sagara's writing is just one of the things I love about these novels. There is such a moreish air to the story. I didn't stay up until after midnight just because my best friend wanted to read the book today. I couldn't stop reading. Every word f More...
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Apr 29, 2011
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Apr 17, 2011
Melanie
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Really didn't like this one. I feel like these books just keep going and going. Maybe all of Michelle Sagara's books are like that... This just introduced a totally new and in my mind unnecessary plot thread (that I won't describe because of spoilers) when there are still open plot threads I would have been interested in reading.
The characters don't change enough, and there's really enough of the whole world ending every other week thing. I mean, an apocalyptic type ending is believ More...
The characters don't change enough, and there's really enough of the whole world ending every other week thing. I mean, an apocalyptic type ending is believ More...
Dec 29, 2010
Karissa
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This is the 6th book in the Chronicles of Elantra series. The 7th book Cast in Ruins is due out in 2011 and there are currently 8 books on contract for this series. This book was okay, but like the last book in the series, focuses more on philosophy and metaphysical stuff than the great fight scenes that I loved to see Kaylin and Severn in. My overall impression was that this book was wordy and long.
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In this book Kaylin is supposed to be stepping up studies on her magic lessons and s More...
Sep 06, 2010
Felicia
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GUYS...I hate to be negative, but the last few books in this series have not lived up to my immense excitement for them. I feel like what I personally loved about this series is not what the AUTHOR likes about it, is that weird/arrogant/ridiculous to say? It's a really weird place to be, because I feel like a jerk not loving what the author's vision is, because she's the the OWNER of the series, but I'm reading these books going, "WHERE ARE THE CHARACTERS AND PLOT I WANT TO SEE?! WHERE A
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Aug 18, 2010
Naoise
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I am impressed. The Chronicles of Elantra series has once again been added to with a fabulous tale. I don't read very much High Fantasy, but these books are too good to pass by! Michelle Sagara does a great job in making sure these novels have a very modern feel, and they are a delight to read. Cast in Chaos, the sixth book, continues the story of the Hawk, (read: law enforcement officer) Kaylin Neya.
Something shifty is going down on the streets of Elantra. More precisely on Elani s More...
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Aug 02, 2010
Barbara
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The series just keeps moving along as a very strong entry in the fantasy field.
As often happens in this series, it starts slow: once it kicks into high gear, it really moves along.
Poor Kaylin (our heroine) never catches a break--and now it looks like there's a major magic outbreak in the city. And that is so not a good thing! The Oracles are very upset, the Dragons Lords are worried and Kaylin is right in the thick of things. Her role as the Chosen is not an easy one--it didn't More...
As often happens in this series, it starts slow: once it kicks into high gear, it really moves along.
Poor Kaylin (our heroine) never catches a break--and now it looks like there's a major magic outbreak in the city. And that is so not a good thing! The Oracles are very upset, the Dragons Lords are worried and Kaylin is right in the thick of things. Her role as the Chosen is not an easy one--it didn't More...
Jun 04, 2011
Moontyger
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This is another series I've found really uneven. I love the world of Elantra and I love Sagara's writing. The problem is, at least in part, that there are things about the main character that drive me absolutely crazy, though I do find her more tolerable than I have sometimes in the past.
My main objection to this particular book has to do with a plot development from the previous novel in the series, Cast in Silence, which is both confirmed and continued here. I still don't care for More...
My main objection to this particular book has to do with a plot development from the previous novel in the series, Cast in Silence, which is both confirmed and continued here. I still don't care for More...
Jan 21, 2011
Lindsey
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Kaylin Neya is a Hawk. In other words she is a cop in the kingdom of Elantra. She investigates the crimes that infest the streets of Elantra. This might be a normal job except for the magic that dominate Kaylin’s life and cases. Her partner is Severn Handred. They grew up together and have a tangled past. They were on patrol on a normal day when it starts raining blood. Babies are being born with magical deformities. Magic is running rampant but no one has any explanations. Kaylin and Severn mus
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Aug 09, 2010
ambyr
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I am calling this The Cast Book In Which People Finally Answer Each Other's Questions. Not that there's not still plenty of evasiveness and need-to-know, but an astonishing number of queries (at least, for this series) actually elicit responses, sometimes even more detailed than Kaylin wants. It made for a much more satisfying read, and helped build a stronger picture of the world.
Metaphysical endings, in which rather than kill X bad guy or deliver Y plot token the protagonist must i More...
Metaphysical endings, in which rather than kill X bad guy or deliver Y plot token the protagonist must i More...
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Aug 06, 2010
Amélie
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The sixth book in the cast serie. In this book, the magic in Elani street, the street of the magiciens and charlatans is going wild and the citie is threatened by an invasion from another world.
So far this book is my preferate with cast in Silence as we see more of lord Nightshade (but not enough and far less than in the last book). His relationship with Kaylin is at least starting to develop as we learn finally is true motive. I was rather surprise by part of them but not disapoint and th More...
So far this book is my preferate with cast in Silence as we see more of lord Nightshade (but not enough and far less than in the last book). His relationship with Kaylin is at least starting to develop as we learn finally is true motive. I was rather surprise by part of them but not disapoint and th More...
Feb 24, 2011
Doina
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I absolutely love this series. It is one of my favourite, read again and again series. But. And unfortunately there is a but. This installment was a little dense. Too many things going on, endless descriptions, and sometimes the storyline got too convoluted. I love the character development, and I loved the premise of the plot, but I did find myself wanting to skim over the long paragraphs every once in a while. That's the only reason I'm rating this one a star less than the previous book
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Aug 23, 2010
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Aug 07, 2010
Cassandra
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I'm about half-way through and really enjoying it. This is an author I adore, although I will admit her other series is the one I read over and over again. I like the Elantra books, too, though, in a different way, and they're perfect for summer reading. I'll post more once I've finished.
Very enjoyable. The story arc in this series is growing and growing. This book was more set-up for the direction the arc is taking than the previous two books, but it was fun nonetheless. In truth, I More...
Very enjoyable. The story arc in this series is growing and growing. This book was more set-up for the direction the arc is taking than the previous two books, but it was fun nonetheless. In truth, I More...
Nov 25, 2010
Eunmi
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IT is a great book and the series just gets better and better...but I have to confess I'm not entirely in love with this book. I am not sure why because much that has been just hinted at before in previous books have been quite comprehensively explained. In regards to the whole of the series, this is the key volume that does the job it set out to do. It's just that I learned much but failed to have that emotional ride I always look for in my books. For me the book just escaped from being too dry
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Nov 02, 2010
Colleen
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Someone else calls this "The Book in Which People's Questions Are [finally] Answered." She's not wrong. With a re-reading or two, this might make it up to my second favorite in the series. (My favorite is still Cast in Courtlight.) I'm still enjoying the series, and especially enjoying the idea that Kaylin has to learn from her mistakes, and that she is winning through by guess and golly just as much as any skills she may acquire. Sagara has been incredibly loyal to Kaylin's stubborn
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Jun 14, 2011
Sarah
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Well, I think I'm noticing a trend with these books. I start out really enjoying the story, the plot, the world, the characters, etc. But then the climax hits and things get much too wordy over the metaphysical stuff, at which point I start skimming lots and lots. I also wish Sagara would switch things up a bit. I would love to see Kaylin partnered up with Teela, Tain, and Clint instead of Severn all the time. And there are only so many end of the world scenarios that one can take before it gets
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Jan 31, 2012
WillowBe
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So this is a totally new review than my last which was rather waspish regarding Kaylin's continued chastity. But just because I had ants in my pants at aged 20, not everyone has the same affliction. I did go back and read Cast in Silence, which made this book more understandable in terms of emotional tone.
This book really started slowlly and it's one that I am glad i didn't buy.The last 70 pages while difficult to understand were quintessential Sagara and beautiful, with the Kaylin More...
This book really started slowlly and it's one that I am glad i didn't buy.The last 70 pages while difficult to understand were quintessential Sagara and beautiful, with the Kaylin More...
Oct 23, 2010
Lily
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Well, I am falling out of love with this series. I still like it, somewhat. But it took me for EVER to read this book. It draaaaaged in the middle. My issue was that this book was too long. There was too much obscurity in it and I finally gave myself permission to skim through the middle to get some to some meaningful action-- and less self-effacing foot shuffling and deferring. Now I liked the last couple chapters and the conclusion, and will probobly read the next. And you know what, i
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Feb 24, 2011
Annette
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Luna Books and of course Michelle Sagara doesn't disappoint in this book. Sometimes in fantasy series I find that there's not much left to explore. The characters grow stale and the world feels like a cage. The new book comes out and you hope it has the vigor and life that drew you in but ultimately you wind up disappointed. Not so with Ms. Sagara's series.
Although she states in the beginning that you could read them as stand alone books I would not recommend this. Her characters have More...
Although she states in the beginning that you could read them as stand alone books I would not recommend this. Her characters have More...
Jul 14, 2011
Kindle-aholic
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One of the biggest complaints I've read about this series is that its taking too long to get anywhere, and the character isn't progressing. There is some truth to this - here we are at book 5 and there is still the issue of Kaylin not knowing what apparently everyone thinks she should. However, there has been progression in the character - her relationship with Severn, and her change in attitude towards Ybelline. Also, an acceptance of what she has been given. In this book too, I got the feeling
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May 09, 2011
Kellie
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This book, like the rest of the series, is really well written and engaging. Michelle Sagara has created a pretty fantastical world that I think is fairly uncommon now for this kind of fantasy. For me, the Chronicles of Elantra series has always read a lot like Urban Fantasy. This has a lot to do with how much of the plot lines have to do with the goings on of a very urban city, albeit not a modern one. That, and Kaylin is witty, kick-ass and a little self deprecating like a lot of my favorite
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Jan 24, 2011
Nafiza
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I read a lot of mixed reviews about this one that made me hesitant to start it. I love this series and I don’t want anything to, you know…ruin it for me. The most common complaint I read about it was that Nightshade (one of the characters with ambiguous feelings for Kaylin) was less than present. I think people need to understand that this series? It’s not one with romance as the primary plot. Sure, romance is sprinkled here and there to spice things up and keep them interesting but that is not
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Jul 28, 2010
Jeffrey
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The problem with this book is its too long. As you know from reading the Kaylin books previously, Kaylin, who is a lowly Private in the Hawks, which are guards and detectives for the Empire, also happens to have been blessed or cursed with magical sigils and runes that are affixed all over her body. She is a Chosen, and through her magic has in previous books, healed the Barrani, an immortal race of beings who needed her gifts as the Chosen and as a midwife to save their Prince and Queen.
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Oct 19, 2010
drey
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There are days when I feel bad for Kaylin--usually because she's prone to inserting-foot-in-mouth, and then chomping--and then there are days when I feel really bad for Kaylin. *sigh*
Like when she has to deal with dragons, especially when "dealing" involves lessons. Etiquette lessons (you know, so she doesn't tick off the wrong dragon and end up as afternoon snack). And when she has an oracle predicting trouble... Or rather, all the oracles predicting trouble. Then she visi More...
Like when she has to deal with dragons, especially when "dealing" involves lessons. Etiquette lessons (you know, so she doesn't tick off the wrong dragon and end up as afternoon snack). And when she has an oracle predicting trouble... Or rather, all the oracles predicting trouble. Then she visi More...
Nov 15, 2010
Mei-Lu
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I can't do it. I can't get through this book. I loved the first few books so much and was SO excited for this one to come out and I'm crushed that I'm not enjoying it. The first book seemed to set up a character, Kaylin, who was awesome but needed a lot of growing up to do. But despite saving the world many times over, Kaylin hasn't grown up one bit and as a result has failed to explore the promising relationships that were set up early on in the series. I read series like this to see how the ch
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Oct 14, 2010
Stephanie
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As the book that is supposed to reveal and finally the answers, it does, to a point. I really don't understand a lot of the elemental, magical theory applied in the city of Elentra. However, I do find that this book does let in some parts I have been pining for. We have someone say they love Kaylin, someone who finally tells some of the motives for actions in past books.
But it still lacks that connection with them, and i still don't know who to root for, am I team Severn? Team Nightshade? More...
But it still lacks that connection with them, and i still don't know who to root for, am I team Severn? Team Nightshade? More...
Jul 29, 2010
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Aug 08, 2010
Amy or "Ames"
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I was a bit shocked at the thickness of this book, I had hopes it was going to be a wildly interesting ride. Sadly I was almost as disappointed with this one as I was the last.
Mostly, it was just too long, repetitive with some utterly useless paragraphs. I was tempted to get a red pen out and start crossing out the unnecessary parts. I especially grew tired of Kaylin repeating what she'd done or learned to everyone she encountered sometimes in greater detail than was needed.
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Mostly, it was just too long, repetitive with some utterly useless paragraphs. I was tempted to get a red pen out and start crossing out the unnecessary parts. I especially grew tired of Kaylin repeating what she'd done or learned to everyone she encountered sometimes in greater detail than was needed.
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