Great Beginnings for a Newly Created World
921689
This book was and is AMAZING! The characters are described so vibrantly and along with the colorful artwork...it showed the author's and illustrator's love for the world they created. So much potential for further stories from Ocean Prim and Jennifer Vassell - can't wait to see and read more. Great book for reading and spending time with your children...:)
2673392
A nice intro into this world.  This preview sets up the story well and the character designs were awesome.  Well written and clear and clean art.  Would love to see how these robots translate to the big screen.
281592
Jonathan Maberry did a great job on this book. I breezed through the entire thing in a matter of days, and really just loved the story.

My favorite thing about this book is how he creates a whole new world. Post apocalyptic stories are hit or miss sometimes, usually based on how well the author has explained this new world that they create and how interesting it is. Maberry's world is a definitely a hit!

I already ordered the second book in the series and can't wait to start it!
3559115
This is the first book I have read from this author and I was rather impressed. The world's that the author built was perfect and helped draw in the imagination to keep me pulled in and wanting to be right there when anything happened. I can not wait to read the rest of the series.
3534403
Knudson has done an amazing job describing an intriguing world that's a creative mix of fantasy and science fiction. The storyline was fresh and interesting. I found this an easy read that was tough putting down. I look forward to other books from the world he has created.
1971822
A nicely created world with a good story that keeps you interested. The author has created a good number of fascinating characters.
1709990
A great beginning to a new series. I wanted more background, more world building. I want to know why this race was created. Snippets were shared about the characters that left me wanting more. It was definitely steamy and the scenes were very descriptive. I want to find out more so I'll probably check out the next installment. Nice work, Ms. Cate! Now gimme more!
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Firstly, I really enjoyed this book. As the first in a series it introduced the world it's written in reasonably well. It could have used a little more explanation regarding the different peoples of the story but hopefully future books will expand this. The interaction of the characters was plausible and varied. Whilst reading I sometimes had trouble with the way some of the characters spoke - using words I didn't understand though I understood the meaning mostly. I will definitely be reading more of this series!
1763130
Irradiance, the first of the Dream Guild Chronicles series, will delight avid readers of science fiction and newcomers alike. The familiar themes of a dystopian society, big brother government and dissident protagnists are all there, but added to these is a more modern theme of how climate change is dealt with in a society where the ruling elite would rather maintain the status quo than deal with a very real threat.
The story is set on Sindra, a world that echoes our own planet cosmologically but is further along Earth's possible timeline. It's main protagonist, Maribel, is a scientist who monitors solar radiation and maps changes in the behaviour of their solar system's sun, which leads to an alarming discovery that threatens the future of the entire civilisation. She is also tied up, together with her mate, Reese, and their twins, Sariah and Gideon, in a larger conspiracy concerning the telepathic abilities of their children.
In this first installment, the reader is introduced to Sindra and it's people. For those who have read books such as Brave New World and 1984, the underlying themes will seem as familair as old friends. However, Bruns adds a number of fresh twists to these themes that make them just as compelling, if not entirely original. The writing is well-paced - starting with a number of important events over the span of a decade that set the scene and then moving into real-time towards the end as the main conflict is dealth with.
As someone who loves sci-fi and is interested in cosmology and climate change, I am very pleased to have discovered this author. The story is very well-contructed and scientifically plausible. The writing is excellent - this author knows his craft - and does not waste space on unneccesary devices. The final chapters, especially, are nail-biting adrenaline-fueled pages that had me forfeiting sleep over the three days that it took to read it. I thoroughly enjoyed this first installment and am eager to read book two.
4609686
Great new world and characters.
Looking forward to seeing what he has planned for Captain Grimm and the courageous crew of the Predator!
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Rachel Aaron has created a gorgeous Shadowrun-style magical post-apocalyptic world, and a cast of well developed, fun characters to populate it. I especially love the increasing hints about the origin of the dragons, and the potential for this coming of age story to also become a saving the world story. I really want to see more stories in this world and about these characters.
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A start to a wonderful realm. Interesting characters and ideas of magic and how it interacts with the world. Almost a shame to consider this a "children's" series.
1439152
This book was a great beginning to what should turn out to be a great series. It is well-written and
perfectly paced.

The plotline of a virus being manufactured and dispersed by an unknown organisation is conceivable, but hopefully not in my lifetime. The plague, how it spreads, the attempts to stop it and the inevitable collapse of society is disturbingly realistic, although the control of the infected leans towards the paranormal.

The characters behave and react in a believable way, as they learn to work together to survive and fight against the infected population.

I am looking forward to the second book, and finding out what happens next.

(also reviewed on Amazon.co.uk)
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this was a pretty good book, I enjoyed the world created and by the end was ready for the second! It starts slow and takes a little bit to pick up. It is a great story and I am so excited for the next one.
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Sanderson does an excellent job creating alternative worlds and his creativity in this is very impressive.  Character development is well-paced and very thorough.  It took a little bit of reading for me to get fully hooked, but I did and am looking forward to the next piece in the series.  It's long, but didn't feel long.
299069
I really liked this book and the world. Not going to lie, it dragged in a few places but still a really good solid start to a new series.
(The second book is even better omgggg)
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Thanks for a book that had lots of turns in it.  A great new world created.  I want to the next one!!!