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I'm going to get straight to the point: I love this book. Wholeheartedly, in retrospect. It came highly recommended shortly after its release from a friend, and I was dubious. It wasn't the type of book I read at that time, and from the first 20 pages or so, I didn't think I was going to like it. And then something clicked and I found myself falling in love. With Yelena. With Valek. With Ixia and the Commander, and every little detail of the fully-realized world Maria V. Snyder created.
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May 17, 2008
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I was looking for something I'd love as much as Twilight and this is as close as I'm ever going to get, I think. Or maybe surpassed it, I don't know. I might have held my breath through the entire reading, and I read the trilogy in 2 or 3 days (foregoing sleep, food, and potty breaks)--I suppose I must have gone to work and/or school at some point, I don't really remember now. Hmmm. If you're looking for romance, there's a bit in this--just enough for me, but if you're looking for details I thin
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I finished this book at 2:00 am. I could not put it down.I was even reading while watching the hockey game last night.Anything that can take away my attention from that deserves 5 stars.Great storyline and have already read 50 pages in the 2nd one.I really like her writing style and characters seem to leap off the pages for me.
I really enjoyed this book and it was a quick read. Had several surprises. I wasn't thrilled with the ending but I know it leads into the next book and look forward to starting it tonight. Nice little mix of romance and intrigue.
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This was a surprisingly original book; it was set in an indefinite past, but it had just enough modern coinages and personality quirks that the characters were easy to relate to. The characters' personalities were also very diverse, and it even included some of the minorities of today's society; a good blend of backstories and intrigue.
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I love this book.... it is one of my favorites. I love Yelena and her desire for survival, I love Valek...Well what can I say about him! I rarely own books and this series is one of my most favorites. It was fun reading this book again after a few years.
I really enjoyed this book. Original premise, action, adventure, romance...who could ask for more. :)
There is one assult scene which makes it for older teens/adults.
There is one assult scene which makes it for older teens/adults.
I seriously could not put this book down! All three of these books (hopefully there will soon be more!) are fabulous.
Great story! It was a very interesting story that you just can't put down. I loved this series.
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