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Pansy wrote: "Crazy4more wrote: "Oh Lord, now you have me nervous about the next Dragon book. I just finished the forth and was going to get the next one. I liked forth but not as much as the other three. I will press on eventhough Annwyl and Gwenvael are causing problems but are we really surprisedHalf-way done with [bookcover:The Dragon Who Loved Me|963..."
You're too funny, don't mean to make you nervous. I do get too engrossed in my read, got to expressive and opinionated, lol. Hope I didn't give away any spoilers though.
How would you compare both highlander series by KMM and Maya Banks. I know we both have a special place for KMM's highlanders but I can always find room for more highlanders.
Thanks! Good to know she makes her choice soon! I just hope its with who I want it to be with. It most books that have love triangles it is obvious who the writer is going to have them end up with, but I really cannot tell in this book!
Nicole R. wrote: "Crazy4more wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Lilabird, I've only read the first of the Maya Banks series. I have the other two on my Kindle, but they're unread. I like them and they are worth the read, but the..."Thanks Nichole, I have the feeling I would agree with you bc KMM have established such phenomenal repore with her writing. That said, Maya Banks have her own nitch, beating her own drum and I'm falling for it too.
I'm almost done with
then I think I'll start
Rebecca wrote: "Thanks! Good to know she makes her choice soon! I just hope its with who I want it to be with. It most books that have love triangles it is obvious who the writer is going to have them end up with,..."I have to say this is probably the most well handled love triangle I've ever read. When Mercy finally makes her choice, however you may feel personally about the two men, you can understand why she chooses who she does. She actually thinks it through in a mature fashion, rather than one of these "when I was about to die, all I could think of was you" or "when I thought you were gone, that's when I realized it's you that I love you". Oh, that just irritates me.
Christine wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Thanks! Good to know she makes her choice soon! I just hope its with who I want it to be with. It most books that have love triangles it is obvious who the writer is going to have t..."WARNING SPOILERS
I see your point, but I dont want her to pick Sam just because he needs her for babies. She should be with Adam! Adam as a MAN loves her!
But don't tell me who it is!
I just finished
and it was hilarious with a little smexy thrown in. I would definitely recommend this book. I found myself busting out laughing on the train. People thought I was crazy. Now I'm reading
which is condusing me a little because I feel like I'm coming in in the middle of the story. I'm also reading
and
.
I'm about 3/4 of the way through
and Oh, MY GOSH! That's all I can say.
Tahlia wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I've just started The Host by Stephenie Meyer, and I'm already hooked."I really loved this book, it's so much more sophisticated than the Twilight Series"
I totally agree!! The Host was way better than Twilight -- and I loved Twilight. I like that you called it "more sophisticated". You're right, that's exactly what it is. I think Stephanie Meyer has said that she wrote it for an adult audience, whereas Twilight was written for YA. The characters are still young-ish, but the whole thing reads more mature. I really loved it.
And thank you, Crazy4more, Nicole R. Duchess and any others who've helped me out by comparing Highlander series. I really appreciate your thoughts and opinions!
C4More, your welcome on the recommendation on the Blood Sword Legacy. She is going to go back to continuing the series soon she said; she's only finished 4 books so far. She's also the same author who wrote
& goes by another name: name Karin Harlow. So she also wrote
& all that. She's a busy bee!Nicole R.D. I'm glad you also feel the same way about Maya Banks vs. KMM!
Anyways, I just finished
which was okay. I think I'm going to read
or
next.
Finished
it was really good. I'm halfway through
and also started
Reading
Loving this series so much! So anxious to know how it all ends.
Rebecca wrote: "WARNING SPOILERSI see your point, but I dont want her to pick Sam just because he needs her for babies. She should be with Adam! Adam as a MAN loves her!
But don't tell me who it is! "
My lips are sealed!
Jolyn wrote: "Komal wrote: "You and me might just be the only two people who are not huge Strider fans. Everyone I've talked to loves Strider...it's kinda weird how many fans the guy has.I've been waiting for ..."
In The Darkest Surrender, Strider's demon keeps chanting win! Every time I read that I hear Charlie Sheen's voice in my head saying duh winning! Lol :) completely stupid :)
Komal wrote: "In The Darkest Surrender, Strider's demon keeps chanting win! Every time I read that I hear Charlie Sheen's voice in my head saying duh winning! Lol :) completely stupid :)
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*snicker*
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*snicker*
Samantha wrote: "Just finished 
and just started 
"
Oooo...I'm curious as to how good the Showalter one is. Keep us posted!
and just started "Oooo...I'm curious as to how good the Showalter one is. Keep us posted!
Starting
! so excited to read about John and Xhex!
Annie wrote: "Starting ! so excited to read about John and Xhex!"
It's wonderful! Enjoy!
! so excited to read about John and Xhex!"It's wonderful! Enjoy!
Alisa wrote: "C4More, your welcome on the recommendation on the Blood Sword Legacy. She is going to go back to continuing the series soon she said; she's only finished 4 books so far. She's also the same author ..."I've read and loved Blood Law and Enemy Mine. Waiting patiently for the next reads. I know I'll love her Blood Sword series due to her rich plots and captivating characters.
Finished
...so good. If you loved Annwyl, you'll love this book...yes Pansy...wink wink...just saying.Next to devour since they are next due back to the library,
Annie wrote: "Starting ! so excited to read about John and Xhex!"You'll love JM even more. :)
Finished Succubus Revealed. Onto Riley Jenson. The Riley Jenson series is becoming a fav. I really like the plotlines, characters and sense of humor.
Started
. I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D
Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't started it yet but I know what you mean all too well (And it's Pepto pink)
Started reading
It is quite a bit slower then the others that in the sereis.. But at least I got a heads up before hand. Then I am going to read
. After that I will have to wait for the other books that I orderd to get here... I HATE the waiting game. Oh well
Pat wrote: "Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't started it yet but I know what you mean all to..."
Yes, the cover is a little garish.
I understand that it ends in a cliffhanger so I'm kind of ambivalent about reading it.
I finished
last knight it was the most beautiful book I have read it was great, and now getting ready to read
Does anyone know if
is the final book in the series? I have it, but I've not read it yet.
Lauren wrote: "Yes, the cover is a little garish. I understand that it ends in a cliffhanger so I'm kind of ambivalent about reading it.
."
A cliffhanger?! Really!?! Well, depending upon the height of the cliff, I'll be okay. I let you know what I think when I finish.
I'm about 1/2 way through
and lovin it. This is an awesome series.
I am reading Anya Bast's Dark Magic Series. Cruel Enchantment. It's okay so far, but I am not a huge fan of her work. I am enjoying this more than the elemental series. Her sex scences are hot but the rest for me leaves alot to be desired.
Crazy4more wrote: "Finished ...so good. If you loved Annwyl, you'll love this book...yes Pansy...wink wink...just saying.Next to devour since they are next due back to ..."
Iv read Eternal Hunger and loved it...not the second one yet!!
Lauren wrote: "Pat wrote: "Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't started it yet but I know what you..."
What did you think of the others in the series, I picked them up at a flea market and am having trouble getting through the first one...any thoughts?
Katie wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Pat wrote: "Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't started it yet but ..."
Since you already own them, it might be worth trying to get through the first one or two. But if you're really struggling with the first, I don't think you'll really be missing much if you give up. Honestly, it's just an okay series for me. I like the concept of a group of warriors that each shift into a different animal, and I like the strong sense of brotherhood they have for one another. But there are things lacking in the writing that keep it from being a great series for me. For instance, six books in now and we have yet to learn why the female lead from the first book ended up being raised as human away from the rest of the immortals. And she doesn't seem the least bit curious about why or who her family really is. Meanwhile, it's driving me crazy and I keep reading hoping I'll finally find out. Plus there is usually some weird sexual hang-up or related issue in each book. Sometimes it works, sometimes it really doesn't. But again, that's just my honest opinion.
And man, do I dislike the most recent cover. What were they smoking and where can I get some?
Cindyg wrote: "I'm about 1/2 way through and lovin it. This is an awesome series."I'm glad to hear you like it. I picked the first two up based solely on absolutely loving the covers, so it's nice to know the story is good too.
I was reading The Vision By Jessica Sorensen. It's a really great series.
I just finished:
Now I've moved on to:
Christine wrote: "Katie wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Pat wrote: "Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't start..."
I do already have them and i will get to it at some point. You're wondering what they are smoking and I'm wondering what picture they have on him that is worse than that one I mean how much and who does he owe?
LilaBird wrote: "Magda wrote: "Finished
"Hey Magda! I see that you're read..."
I have read both series. I just finished the entire Bank's McCabe trilogy and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I have to say that KMM's Highlanders are much better. Moning is more fantasy and Banks is strictly historical. The writing between the two series are so different. KMM has a poetic style of writing that sweeps you into her Highlander world. I am glad you read Banks first because if you read Moning first you will compare the two series and you should not. They are totally different types. They just happen to have Highlanders.
Crazy4more wrote: "Pansy wrote: "Crazy4more wrote: "Oh Lord, now you have me nervous about the next Dragon book. I just finished the forth and was going to get the next one. I liked forth but not as much as the other..."You will like Banks Highlanders. Her series is more historical whereas Moning is more fantasy. Of course I have a special place for Moning. She will always be top dog for Highlanders but I really enjoyed Banks.
I am waiting for Holiday in Death on audio. I swear I am addicted to the audio version of her books.
Komal wrote: "Jolyn wrote: "Komal wrote: "You and me might just be the only two people who are not huge Strider fans. Everyone I've talked to loves Strider...it's kinda weird how many fans the guy has.I've been..."
That's funny. I just got it:) I'm slow.
Alisa wrote: "Does anyone know if is the final book in the series? I have it, but I've not read it yet."yes it is :(
Katie wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Pat wrote: "Christine wrote: "Started . I'm trying not to judge this book by it's cover. ; D"I haven't started it yet but ..."
@Katie - I'm enjoying the series. It isn't the best I've ever read but I like the mythology and the symbolism (it's the academic in me). Actually, the first one is still my favorite.
@Christine - I completely agree. There are a few glaring plot holes and Kara's background is one of them.
I finished
and I liked it, but it was nowhere near as good as book one.
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KMM is in my top five fave authors, so I may be biased. Her Highlander series is great because it has so many different genres. Time travel, paranormal, a bit of contemporary, historical...though I guess if there is time travel it sort of leads to more. But then it also ties in so neatly to her UF/pnr Fever series. Talk about a multifaceted world!
I'm getting ready to read the last of Maya Banks Highlander Trilogy. It's good, but I was expecting mind blowing due to the ratings and raves. I think if I compare anything to KMM, it will fall short.