I enjoy a strong female lead
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I enjoy a strong female lead, who doesn't run around in high heels being stunningly beautiful in her quest to save the world. Nightblade is more about characters than world building, and I found the characters interesting and empathetic.
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I love books with strong female characters.  I was skeptical of reading this book at first, thinking it would be all blood and gore, but the storyline is compelling and I love that the protagonist is both strong and confident, yet vulnerable at the same time.  I think it's a great book for older girls to read.
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I love a story about strong women leads. The story was how women prevail against all odds, even when they believe themselves alone.
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I liked the gamer aspect and the strong female character. I look forward to reading more about her and to see how she grows as a sorceress and a person. Laughed out loud a couple of times as well.
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I was eager to see what was in store for Olivia in Book 2 of the Dark Horse Trilogy, and it didn't disappoint. From San Francisco to Paris to Serbia, Olivia finds herself confronting more than just danger, as she continues to understand her lineage and her destiny. Through this next chapter of the saga, she learns that she just might have to define her life on her own terms.

What I enjoy so far about this series is having a strong, smart female protagonist who isn't perfect, but has a mind of her own. Shes an inspiration for women to step into their power. Ive also found the books to be quick reads, keeping a good pace and making me want to know what happens next, being taken in by the locales and experiences.

Im anxious to see what will play out for Olivia in Book 3 and how her journey will end.
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I really, really enjoyed this book. It appeals to me - Sailors, shape shifters, temples; best of all, very strong capable main characters. I am very excited to see where the book goes next.

As the mom of an avid reading 9-year-old, I am very excited to introduce her to Chloe. There is no mention of sex, violence is very prevalent but not too gory, and the imagery is beautiful. It is always nice to find a book with a great female lead.
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very engaging story...nice to have a strong female character!
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This story was action packed. Poppy was a very endearing character and a bit of a firecracker. Her zest for her job, willingness to go the distance for a cause and sense of humor was refreshing. The author brings to light the overall issue with poaching. Supply and demand. As long as there is demand for exotics, there will always be poaching. I love reading a book with a strong femAle lead.
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I think the biggest difference for me between this book and the last was that I really liked the female lead, Sandra. Though strong on many levels, she was imperfect (and knew it). Over the course of the story, she grew and changed. It made an impact on my enjoyment level to easily empathize with her.

Nick, our undercover cop, was a fantastic male lead. Alpha to his core and a protector by nature, he was flawed and had some issues to overcome. He does that and then some. With some great supporting characters, like Gus and David, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Characters, as I've always said, are the biggest reason why I love or hate a book, and these were well-drawn. So much that I think the story could be moved to any appropriately suburban/urban location and would probably work just fine.

My actual rating on this is probably 4.5 rather than 5, but I'm rounding up this time, because anything I didn't love failed to detract from the bits I did. Looking forward to Jason's story next!

I received this in exchange for an honest review. This review also appears on my blog, In Patti's Imagination, and on Goodreads.
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I am fan of sci-fi, mysteries, legal suspense- this had all of them. I loved the strong female leads and all the action. I look forward to Book 2.
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I enjoy strong female leads in books and movies. It did take her awhile but the heroine emerged. I enjoyed this book. Original and interesting.
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I enjoyed how strong the female was in this story.  She didn't let the fear of the monster keep her from protecting others.  So It is only fitting that she has a super strong general as her love interest.
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i love these murder mysteries with strong female leads.  i get a good story, and can relate to the title character, too.
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I like my stories with a supernatural kick. Also I love strong female leads.  The fantasy comes in where men listen and support the women.  Not enough of that to go around.  This is why they call it make believe and I get the enjoyment of winning in the end. This story is for anyone who just wants to be entertained and have fun.
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I love the Discord Jones books. She is the kind of woman who is strong and determined that I admire.
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My friend thought I would enjoy this book and, boy!, was she right!! Lovely to read a strong woman lead character.! I'm now on the second in the series and will definitely read the rest, too
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A nice surprise to meet a strong female character who is smart, courageous, enjoys sex, is sassy and knows what she wants.  Intriguing enough to continue and more than likely to read all 10 books in the series.