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Rereading The Grim Grotto.

I just started Alif the Unseen. I highly recommend it to any UF/mythic fiction fans.

How did you enjoy Kingmaker king breaker?

Mixed feelings. I enjoyed it as a whole (gave it a 4 stars). I loved how the author built her world (some would say "slowly". I won't). I loved her writing style. I loved this Weather magic. I loved the deep characterization. I loved the shift in POV. I loved, oh, I LOVED Prince Gar.

I didn't like the ever present prophecy thing (but that's just me. I believe people can change their destiny but here, oh God, they did EVERYTHING to have the prophecy fulfilled, no matter what).

I didn't very much like the changes in Asher. I understand what he's been through but still. I was a bit disappointed with him.

I also thought it would have been great to have more space dedicated to Asher mastering his powers. I mean, we knew he was practicing spells and all but I wish we could have watched him doing it (instead, we stayed in the kitchen). The transition from Innocent to Deadly would have been more credible.

As for the Doranen "colonization" (because that's what it is) and the Doranen/Olken living together but not actually living together (Doranen "superior" race), I didn't think much about it. I read Fantasy because I want something different from real life so I try not to connect the events of a book to real life events (let's avoid headaches when it's possible).

I didn't like Dathne for many reasons (manipulative being one of them). And what she did to Darran in the epilogue only emphasized that feeling. I hated her for that. I thought she was cruel. But Asher, the kind and compassionate Asher, the Asher with a heart as big as that, found it funny *shrug* Disappointed...I know it sounds stupid but this precise fact decided me to not read the sequel duology (also there's another major fact I can't talk of because I'd only be spoiling). No more of Dathne, thanks.

Another thing. It took 2 books to build the climax up but less than a chapter to the actual good/evil confrontation. I'm not for 100-pages-battles with gore and blood but, I don't know, it was just like Asher-comes-and-destroys-the-bad-guy faster than the speed of light, thank you, goodbye.

As for the villain. Not that smart really or perhaps overconfident ? (like every villain). Well.

Anyway. To sum up, I have loved this read. I highly recommend it (unless one is looking for epic battles, Elves, Dragons, Fairies...there's "nowt" of this in this duology).

You're the second person to recommend this. I've got to give it a read!

I am currently reading The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly it is definitely not for those who don't like too dark! It is just my limit. Parts of it really creep me out, but it is very good.

Reading and really enjoying it. Nice plot, action, cool characters, and a different magic system.

Reading The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordon.

Jalilah, I loved The Book of Lost Things! :)

Terry wrote: "Reading and really enjoying it. Nice plot, action, cool characters, and a different magic system."

Yes, I'm reading this one too and it's another new author I will be adding to my list of favorites. He has a very well-reasoned world and a great magic system. (And it's military fantasy...I'm addicted to military fantasy, lol.)

Terry wrote: "Reading and really enjoying it. Nice plot, action, cool characters, and a different magic system."

Looks interesting but I don't think I'm in the mood for what looks to be a military fantasy with lots of political intrigue. but I know some people who would love it...

I'm currently finishing up and reviewing Queen of Sorcery before moving on to Magician's Gambit.

Carol. [All cynic, all the time] wrote: "I just started Alif the Unseen. I highly recommend it to any UF/mythic fiction fans."

That has been on my To read shelf for a while now. Please let us know how you like it Carol!

Michelle, yes, Book of Lost Things is great! I am now reading something completely different. I was curious to find out how the Sookie Stackhouse series ended so am reading Dead Ever After

I'm reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being and am listening to The Sea of Monsters.

I rather liked Unbearable Lightness.
I finished Alif, which I liked a great deal, and now am deciding whether or not to re-read or to venture on. I have a few reviews waiting to be written!

I'm liking The Unbearable Lightness of Being a lot. I also started The Rose and the Thorn at the gym today (I like to read my Kindle on the treadmill).

Michelle Greenleaf wrote: "Reading The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordon.

Jalilah, I loved The Book of Lost Things! :)"

The first five books of the Wheel of Time series are awesome! Books 6 to 8 get a bit bogged down, but I've read book 9, Winter's Heart, really enjoyed it, and am looking forward to reading book 10 soon.

Just starting Promise of Blood

Just finished a rather fun (and also frustrating) MG book, Museum of Thieves as well as Theft of Swords , which was a mistake because now I have to wait two days for the stores to open to buy the second book.

Trotting through The Hobbit in the meantime.

Just finished which I actually wanted to like more than I did. Good (and somewhat unique) combinatation of Native American and Celtic mythologies, wonderful main character. However, seemed as if the author was being deliberately obscure about things, perhaps laying the groundwork for the future books.

Reading Crucible of Souls which is turning out to be really good

I finished Cujo last week. I never took so long to finish such a short book.

Now I'm reading Hard Magic. It is really good so far.

Finishing Deathless and starting The Shadow Pavilion.

Just started Furies of Calderon

Codex Alera (starting with Furies of Calderon) is one of my fav series Benjamin. You'll enjoy yourself throughout the 6 books. I'm sure of it.

Just started The Outstretched Shadow

Good to know Ferial! Now on Academ's Fury

Haven't been by in a while. just seeing what everyone is reading. Fantasy wise I'm reading the 14th Repairman Jack book and just finished the last...but chronologically the second Riyria book.

Listening to The Spirit Thief. Entertaining but seems kind of lightweight, I wonder if it is considered YA.

Working on The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao before I get to The Neverending Story. I wasn't expecting all the geek/nerd literary references, but I'm enjoying them immensely.

Rereading Tailchaser's Song.

Robin wrote: "Listening to The Spirit Thief. Entertaining but seems kind of lightweight, I wonder if it is considered YA."

I'm reading it right now.

I'm only 16 chapters in but...I don't get YA per se...but I do feel a complete separation between me and the characters. I find it easy to put down...in fact, haven't picked it up in a week. I don't care about any of the characters and I no longer care what's happening. It's all too distant.

MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: The Spirit Thief.
I'm reading it right now. I'm only 16 chapters in but... I find it easy to put down...in fact, haven't picked it up in a week. I don't care about any of the characters and I no longer care what's happening. It's all too distant. ..."

I read this over the summer in its omnibus The Legend of Eli Monpress. I had no idea it was three novels in that one volume - it was such a "light read". In one of the author's interviews she even stated that the series was begun to be:

"... a long running, episodic spectacle with each volume containing its own adventure and a large cast of characters that grew and deepened with each installment. Think any popular TV show ever and that's what I was shooting for."

Like so many of the "installment" fantasy series, I sort of relegate these reads to airplane layovers and long car trips.

It's been a while since I've checked it, so I'll just update you on what I'm currently reading. On my Kindle I'm reading The Blinding Knife. My reading is slow going (partly because I've been binging Dexter), but I'm determined to finish it. On audio I'm listening to The Titan's Curse. I'm really enjoying the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series.

The Last Wish
First book of the fantasy saga that inpired "The Witcher" videogames series.
Very good!

I finished Hard Magic and started Something Wicked This Way Comes.

I loved Something Wicked.

Reading Iron Hearted Violet. Seems good, but starting to slow a bit.

I've just finished Ammianus Marcellinus off, and have just barely begun Three Men In A Boat. My next sci-fi/fantasy (I'd class it as fantasy but others consider it sci-fi) will be The Ace of Skulls, the fourth Tales of the Ketty Jay instalment. I'm really rather looking forward to it.

Just finished Heir of Sea and Fire. I think I missed something. Not sure what.

Now reading The Lives of Tao.

I love The RiddleMaster series. Heir of Sea and Fire was my least favorite. The last book explains some things.

Heir of Sea and Fire (view spoiler)[ Basically....Raederle(spelling?) is looking for Morgan to help him as she comes into her powers. She finds in the end that he didn't need her help, but too late she already creates havoc in her kingdom. (hide spoiler)]

Course that's really the basics.
I like to think of the three books as all one.

One of my favorite series to.

:)

Finished Iron Hearted Violet, really let me down; now I'm reading Shadowrise by Tad Williams. Much better.

Brenda ╰☆� wrote: "Heir of Sea and Fire [spoilers removed]

Course that's really the basics.
I like to think of the three books as all one."

Yeah, thanks. It seemed like McKillip changed her mind halfway through about what to do. The whole first half was just thrown away. I'll still read Harpist in the Wind because I enjoy her writing style so much.

I don't know...

Anyway the first volume is still my favorite. I wasn't thrilled at the way the story went, but it's written so well.

Half way through As The Crow Flies by Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author Robin Lythgoe. Enjoying it very much.

Blood of Elves

Just finished the first of The Sandman series. Have the second on order. (I know - it took me long enough to figure out it was out there.)

Just finished The Final Redemption (Mageborn series). I have loved this read. The author has promised prequels. Can't wait as it'll give plenty of answers.

Will now start Scriber. I've heard plenty of good things about this book.

I am reading The Moon's Wife by A.A. Attanasio. I found the first chapter rather silly and actually stopped reading it for a while. Now I am glad I started again because it is getting good! The ideas are quite interesting, one of them being that our entire civilization is a result of a spell that was cast over 5000 years ago!

I've recently finished Something Wicked This Way Comes and Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Uncensored.

Now I'm reading Christine.