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zachsgirl Is this series worth my time or not?


Maya I don't know if it is your typ of book but surely it wasn't mine. I didn't enjoy it at all...
The cover is just Wow(lokks grat :] ), but:
1)The characters are just flat (Ren not really but the rest)
2)The lovestory... Ah.. so they somehow don't really know eachother but fell in love.. hmm.. So where is the drill??
3) The plot was complex, a little bit to complex sometimes I was just reading about 3 pages and then thought wait, what did I just read???

The basic concepts is actually good but still. I did't like it.


Cynthia Wong Oh my goodness! I have to say, I read this book out of an obligation, but enjoyed every bit of it! I couldn't put it down! I went through the whole series in less than a week. My reason for delaying reading this book is I am not that big on wolves, but this book is not really wolves. It's about old magic. More like ancient magic. This is a twist in the version of the final battle between good and evil. Of course there is a love triangle, one that makes me want to strangle the girl, but I think it is worth giving a try. I highly recommend it!


Isabel Vazquez I really enjoyed this series. It has some twist and turns that were unexpected. I would totally recommend this series. I agree with Cynthia ;D


message 5: by Blujeanbooks96 (last edited Apr 25, 2012 02:03AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Blujeanbooks96 I don't know, it has to be your type of book to read it... I know that doesn't really help you, but you have to like these types of books to like it.
I personally quite liked it. It wasn't as good as I thought/wanted it to be, but I did really like it. Here are my thoughts on the book, but you may not be like me.

Pros:

1. The concepts and twists of your typical stereotypes of werewolves and good vs evil are really different and interesting - well worth reading.

2. The plot: the twists and turns keep you on your toes. It's enjoyable once you can follow it and it leaves you guessing in the right places.

3. Characters: Calla is a strong heroin (in some respects) and she's really likeable. some characters like Ren will keep you guessing, but without leaving them underdeveloped. Actually, there are a few really interesting characters and likeable (or loveable) to go with it. But, of course, there are the characters that balance all that out and make your skin crawl.
Also there are some pretty sexy scenes in there as well ;)

4. The world Cremer has created is interesting and a great read. Her word building and the vividness she creates it great. The heirachy and ways in which everything has to happen has another era feeling and it's pretty awesome - a bit different.

Cons:

1. You have to concentrate to keep up with a lot. (this is a good/bad thing. If you like involved books, you'll enjoy it. If your not looking for a read where you have to be on your toes then probly not)

2. The main character, Calla, is caught in a love triangle, and her thoughts on this and the complications that go with it are a big (huge) part of the book. To me, it sometimes got annoying. Sometimes, the love that all of a sudden appears will leave you going. "Okay, alright! but you kinda really don't know him". it was a little too 'straight-away-love-at-first-sight' and I don't think that one of the guys got a fair chance - it felt biased (but that's definately my biased opinion cause I preferred the guy she didn't pick!).

4. some things will leave you going WHY!? (again, this may not be a bad thing, but it depends what you're going WHY about.)

5. The first half of the book revolves around devlopment, explanations and setting everything up. Again, this could not be a bad thing, but it means that it is a lil bit slow at the start and you get dragged down with the triangle. (if you like romance, thsi won't bother you, but I had a half a thought of 'get on with it'.)

So, again this is my opinion. I know it seems there are more pros than cons, but I didn't want it to seem like that. Really, I thoroughly enjoyed the book because it was what i felt like at the time. Now, looking back on it after the gushiness passed, I can pick a few gripes with it, but it really is a good book :)

it's up to you. Read it. What have you got to lose. If you don't like it, stop reading it :)


message 6: by zachsgirl (new) - added it

zachsgirl Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "I don't know, it has to be your type of book to read it... I know that doesn't really help you, but you have to like these types of books to like it.
I personally quite liked it. It wasn't as good ..."


u r so right! i will give this book a chance..


message 7: by Blujeanbooks96 (last edited Apr 25, 2012 02:08AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Blujeanbooks96 zachsgirl wrote: "Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "I don't know, it has to be your type of book to read it... I know that doesn't really help you, but you have to like these types of books to like it.
I personally quite liked..."


glad I helped :) I was always told that you have to try a book for yourself to know. If you don't like it you don't like it but if you do like it it's well worth it :) if you love books, you got nothin to lose :) but I hope you like it :D


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zachsgirl Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "zachsgirl wrote: "Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "I don't know, it has to be your type of book to read it... I know that doesn't really help you, but you have to like these types of books to like it.
I pers..."


thank u soo much 4 helping me =)


Blujeanbooks96 zachsgirl wrote: "Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "zachsgirl wrote: "Blujeanbooks96 wrote: "I don't know, it has to be your type of book to read it... I know that doesn't really help you, but you have to like these types of b..."

you're welcome :) pls let me know how you go with it :)


message 10: by zachsgirl (new) - added it

zachsgirl sure =) i'll keep that in mind.


Megpie I would say yes to this book... but NO to the whole series because the ending just ripped my heart out and I felt a little cheated. However, the story is good all the way up until the last book.


message 12: by Jessica (new)

Jessica yeeeeessssssssss you'll love it


message 13: by Amie (new) - rated it 5 stars

Amie YES MOST DEFINITELY!!!!! :D


message 14: by Ceia (new) - rated it 5 stars

Ceia This is one of my favourite trilogy's. Definitely worth reading :)


Nicole Sanglay I loved this book. You will enjoy it, too, if you're a fan of paranormal romance.

Anyway, you might want to join this awesome group: Erudite Readers. If you'll join, can you do me a favor? Please mention that I invited you. Thanks guys! :)


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