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121st out of 147 books
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Amber Magic (Haven #1)
by
B.V. Larson
The humans have no magic and are hunted for sport, but that is about to change. War is coming...
The Sun Dragon spawned nine lesser dragons which devoured their parent for the power the elder possessed. These young dragons fought for choice bits of the Sun Dragon, but each only managed to eat a portion, thus giving them specific powers. Over time, these foul creatures were...more
The Sun Dragon spawned nine lesser dragons which devoured their parent for the power the elder possessed. These young dragons fought for choice bits of the Sun Dragon, but each only managed to eat a portion, thus giving them specific powers. Over time, these foul creatures were...more
Kindle Edition, 153 pages
Published
June 15th 2010
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Though it is clumsily written, with paper-thin characters and spotty descriptions, this is not the worst fantasy story I've read.
Where should I begin? How about at the beginning: nothing much happens in the first several chapters, and the chapter breaks themselves seem random. There's no hint of an arc of a story, just half-hearted exposition breaking a flat narrative. This happened, then that happened, then another thing happened. It was a chore to make it anywhere near the first point of confl...more
Where should I begin? How about at the beginning: nothing much happens in the first several chapters, and the chapter breaks themselves seem random. There's no hint of an arc of a story, just half-hearted exposition breaking a flat narrative. This happened, then that happened, then another thing happened. It was a chore to make it anywhere near the first point of confl...more
Just finished this "introductory" book (I got As a free kindle book), and it was a quick and easy read - a break from reading the long and complex yarns spun in harlots ghost (which is the other main book I am reading).
There are a lot of things this book is not:
- it is not complex - things sort of just happen, characters are thrown at you without much backstory or explanation, and what foreshadowing we see is too obvious. Most annoying to me was the character interactions - they were too simple...more
There are a lot of things this book is not:
- it is not complex - things sort of just happen, characters are thrown at you without much backstory or explanation, and what foreshadowing we see is too obvious. Most annoying to me was the character interactions - they were too simple...more
A lot of reviews I read really bashed this book purely based on its length, claiming it was somehow deceptive and pulled you in only to have to buy the next one. As far as I could see, the length of his book was just as well advertised as any other, and it was only a buck on kindle, so I figured it was worth a go, I like a short read sometimes. All I can say is that it was ok. It was certainly worth the buck, but I'm not going to be going back for more. I always hate criticizing authors, cause I...more
This is the first novel that I read on my new Kindle (yes, I am a fantasy geek...). The story was well told, although it could have used some more editing. However, it really shows the power of epublishing. This book is only available in digital form, and, according to the author's website, he has already sold tens of thousands of copies of his novel. He tried submitting to major publishing companies multiple times, but he was denied. However, he is able to publish worthwhile and interesting nov...more
Certainly it won't go down as one of the greatest fantasy books ever written, but it was enjoyable enough. It's really novella length, and while I'd like to read out the series I feel like the Kindle pricing on it is just too high. At $2.99 per, it comes out to be rather more expensive than most fantasy novels, and it's just not original enough to justify that. There isn't much character development, and the plot is fairly standard. If I could get it from the library, I'd finish the series, thou...more
The opening was slow, incredibly slow. It was a bit of a struggle initially, but it did get slightly more interesting. The characters are rather one-dimensional at this point. I'm hoping they get better in the following books.
As for the plot, it's nothing new. I'd probably only give it 2 1/2 stars as 3 is probably a little too high. However, I am curious to see how the story progresses.
It's an easy read so if you're after something light this isn't too bad.
As for the plot, it's nothing new. I'd probably only give it 2 1/2 stars as 3 is probably a little too high. However, I am curious to see how the story progresses.
It's an easy read so if you're after something light this isn't too bad.
After reading this it feels like I picked up a story half-way through. It moves quickly, with new characters and races continually cropping up without much explanation. It's just my preference, but I like to have some back-story on people and places that are supposed to be significant to a storyline. If I don't know anything about the people/place how am I supposed to know that they/it are important?
This book starts out a little shaky. You can actually follow how the author's writing progresses. The author never gets to a sophisticated style, but the fast pace of the story kept me turning pages. There is definitely a lot of this story that has been borrowed from other fantasy and folklore, but the differences make it interesting. I recommended the whole series as a fun and easy to read adventure.
I agree with many of the other reviewers. This book was clumsily written and poorly edited. The characters really all characters we've seen before in other books, with names and/or races changed (the entire first book reads like Lord of the rings without the creativity or writing skill). Yet, I did buy the nxt two books, as the story was somewhat entertaining. I would rate it 2.5 stars.
Sep 12, 2011
Dan
marked it as first-chapter-only
Opens with two country bumpkins taking their boat downriver, and it's vaguely spooky.
I got the feeling that, in a couple of chapters, Gandalf was going to show up and tell them they had to undertake a quest, because of a great evil, et cetera.
I got the feeling that, in a couple of chapters, Gandalf was going to show up and tell them they had to undertake a quest, because of a great evil, et cetera.
More of a novella than a full-length book, but it was only a buck on Kindle. This isn't great literature by any stretch, and the writing isn't terrific. But it's a quick read, and interesting enough that I am reading the rest of the series.
I guess I was expecting more than I got. This story floundered for the first, 90 or so percent. I felt lost and confused right up until the end, and when it sort of began to make sense it ended. A huge turn off. Not even interested in the next books.
Basically just a set up for a following novel. Unfortunately Amber Magic isn't gripping or particularly interesting so I won't be picking up any further books.
Good plot. Quick read. Held my attention. Book was a little too short,
but for $1.99 still worth it.
but for $1.99 still worth it.
It wasn't an awesome first book. Definitely high fantasy with talk of hill giants and the Wee Folk, but I'm willing to read the second book.
Enjoyable, different than many of this genre. I am working on the entire series.
I really couldn't get into this. I've trie it a few times and each time i get further but i really didn't enjoy it.
A good, but somewhat generic read that speaks of an epic storyline to follow. Characters are fairly 3-dimensional, but suffer from some overplayed roles.
Let's just say I won't be buying Book 2 of the Haven series....
Interesting and quick read. Took a lot to get this story going.
A cumbersome read. Dated. Ponderous.
No.
No.
Great buy way too short!
review pending
so far it has an original setting and interesting characters, though the whole book reads like a long expose to the original story. makes you curious and i hope the author can deliver on his promises.
Simplistic, meandering, and not worth my time.
Jun 15, 2013
Bookboy Brown
marked it as to-read
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