AN EXCELLENT FOLLOWUP IN THE RUNE SERIES!
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The first novel in the Rune series was "Manhattan is My Beat," and I didn't care for that novel very much. But "Death Of A Blue Movie Star" was ten times better. Rune is now a production director's assistant. She gets in the middle of bombings of movie theaters and production companies. Rune's new friend dies in one of the bombings. Can Rune stop the bombings and discover who killed her friend before she dies herself? Trust me, it's worth the money. The third and final Rune novel comes out in late January/ early February, and it's called "Hard News!"
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A great follow up to Penric's Demon, we find that four years have passed since the first book.  Penric  has passed his training and is a full fledged Temple Divine and Sorcerer assigned to the Princess Archdivine.  What I love about Penric is his purity of intent, joy of life and curiosity about everything.  It's so wonderful to come across a clean protagonist without any dark secrets, angst, and weird mental thoughts.  Having twelve personalities rolled into a demon within has only increased his potency and clarity.  He is asked to accompany a Temple Official of the Father in a search for a Shaman who is suspected of murder.  Penric, the Official and the Shaman all end up encountering the will of the Five Gods and understanding how magic works.  Interestingly most of the work comes from Penric with Desdemona the demon only giving light support.

Would love Penric to have further adventures, please!
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I strongly recommend you read the previous books in the series (Night Myst and Night Veil) prior to reading this installment.

I really enjoy this series; and while I find it a bit darker and more series than the Otherworld series, there is also a superficial element to it.  However, it does not have a great impact on the story and can be bypassed or disregarded easily.

I loved the story progression and the feeling of unraveling a great, dangerous mystery; in addition to the deep sense of danger slithering around every corner.  This was definitely my most favored book of the series so far.

For the series fans, this book is a must read.  There is a lot that happens in this installment that will have considerable influence and consequences on future books.

I highly recommend this book to fellow dark urban fantasy readers and look forward to the next book Night Vision due out July 2013.

I also recommend:
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I heard from many people that this series was fantastic, and that this book was the best one in the series.  I'm in the middle of the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Girl-Who-Kicked-the-Hornet-s-Nest-Book-3-of-the-Millennium-Trilogy-Vintage-Crime-Black-Lizard/dp/0307454568/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: Book 3 of the Millennium Trilogy (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)</a>&nbsp;right now, but so far--The Girl Who Played with Fire is the best and it really is awesome!  I was really surprised at the execution of the story.  Like the first one, it was very different than what I expected--but very very good.  Highly recommended!
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It's a 4.67 actually on my scale =D Not really a 5 due to the sometimes annoyingly overbearing Torin, other than that, it's really a great book to read!
I loved the Epilogue!!! ^^ Gives you a heads-up that things are about to ... hit the fan in the next book!
I personally hate series that take too long, but for Runes, I can't wait for the next one!!! =D
Check out a full review at: http://kahlanmidnight.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/review-of-seeress-by-ednah-walters/
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Demon Magic by Linsey Hall is Book 2 of the Dragon's Gift: The Seeker Series. This is a young adult, urban/fantasy paranormal series that is absolutely amazing. I envision each of Ms. Halls books as being similar to one of the portals she so vividly describes in her books, with which we are transported into one wondrous reading adventure after another. Ms. Hall is one of my all-time favorite authors.

This book picks right up from where Magic Undying left off. In Demon Magic, Del is struggling to control her powers all the while being stalked by demons. This definitely doesnt give her much time to gather herself and quickly gain control over all her powers, however like her and her kick butt sisters are known to do - they kick butt, take names and get the job done.

An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
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Blown away with how good the Resurrection Chronicles ends. I really enjoyed this series. This last book, Demon Ash was so full of action, excitement, hot romance, and unity. MJ Haag and Becca Vincenza did a fabulous job writing how or if the humans would accept the fey and how they could possible work together to rebuild the world. Mya and Dravs relationship continues to build and I love their chemistry together.  I also loved meeting Myas family. I just love the other Fey guys too. I hope to read some of their stories in the future.  Dont miss this book!
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The third book in the Demon Princess series definitely does not disappoint. Book 1 was okay, Book 2 was good but Book 3 won me over. I realize that the publishing house dropped the series so Ms. Rowen, listening to the enraged (and desperate) cries of her fans, went ahead and self-published this book and you know what? It rocks. It seriously rocks. There are so many things I liked about it so get comfortable as I recount them.

1. Nikki continues to grow as a character and I totally appreciate that. She didn't start off as someone I could like very much but as the series continues, she comes into her own and you can actually map her growth by her responses to certain events. In fact, the major players in the series all seem to be evolving and I really, really like that. I like how faery prince seems to be changing just as much as I like how the Shadow is becoming something (or someone?) different. It's fascinating.

2. The honesty. You know how sometimes you read books and you figure out everything before the characters know it (dramatic irony?) not because it is a secret or something but because they refuse to put it out there (maybe to create tension or suspense, I dunno) but in The Demon Series, people just tell each other stuff and I APPRECIATE THAT SO MUCH. Even the stuff that is not easy to tell. For example, Nikki and her Shadow "boyfriend" (that is in quotes because there seems to be an ambiguity about their relationship). They tell each other stuff that I wouldn't tell my boyfriend, like you, she actually liked kissing Faery Prince (not that I blame her, I mean, the dude is totally hot). And he returns the honesty. It's something refreshing and this earns lots of points with me.

3. The friendship. Okay, so you're a demon (well half, but whose measuring?) and your best friend is a demon slayer. You see how that could get awkward? Yeah but Rowen manages to avoid melodrama and keep it fresh and funny between the girls. I liked the lack of pathos and once again, honesty.

4. Girl Power. There is no damsel in distress trope going on here. Nikki saves herself. More than once. And does it brilliantly.

If you are in the mood for fluff, hot boys and kick ass heroines, give this series a go. You will laugh, swoon and sometimes roll your eyes. It's good as ice cream.
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An excellent follow up to book 1 and 2. The story is still strong and surprising!  I love the introduction of new and colorful characters especially the different types of fey!
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Wow, what a series! Book nine of nine in the Lizard Queen saga ruined several nights of sleep, night after night, leaving me reading with one eye open because I couldn't manage both, turning page after page unable to put it down. Everything comes together and the final push towards the New Morphsis is exciting and satisfying.

So what I liked most in this one was the build toward the final encounter. It was relentless and awesome. A lot more action and surprises, even at this point in the game, but behind all the action, theres still plenty of lore and figuring things out. The ending makes sense, but it isn't what I expected, not exactly anyhow, and thats a good thing. It made the whole thing worth reading, and now I want to read it again.

Overall, I loved this book and the series as a whole. For those who were holding out for the series to be complete, Id say go forth and grab all of the books now. The ending is satisfying, and its quite an exciting journey getting there.

I received the review copy of this book from the author and wrote this review for my blog, I read too much!
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Beginning with a long-awaited call to return from exile, this second book leads readers along with Prince Saxthor and his growing cadre of loyal friends on a perilous quest to recover lost jewels of power. The well-paced journey leads through many close calls, skirmishes and narrow misses, right under the nose of the Dark Lord of Dreddrach whose power is growing. The characters are all as crisply rendered as before with even more insightful glimpses of their personal stakes and growth since book one. The author brings in new characters as well, who add their particular strengths and failings to the plucky band. The success of the quest remains ever accompanied by doubt which carried me right along. A very satisfying sequel. I'm primed for the third book, due out very soon.
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I have written a review for this whole series but for some reason they keep getting erased. But here it is again. Runes is the bomb I was hooked from chapter 1. Anyone who loves paranormal romance this series is for you.  I have had most of my family and friends hooked as well.
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Cimorene is back, and this time there are more entertaining characters, more plot surprises, and more soapy lemon water!  When King Mendenbar finds  a section of his realm, the Enchanted Forest, suspiciously burned, he seeks  Kazul, King of the dragons, for help in catching the culprit after helpful  advice from the witch Morwen. When he gets there, however, he discovers  that Kazul is missing, and he and the dragon king's Chief cook and  librarian, Cimorene, embark on a journey to rescue Kazul, who is most  likely in the custody of wizards.  On the way, they come across a  malfunctioning magic carpet, a highly technical magician, and many other  new and interesting characters.  The story is extremely well written and a  ton of fun.  A must read, the 2nd book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles,  Searching for Dragons is no disappointment.
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A fabulous followup to the first two books in this series!

The story deals with the ongoing adventures of Alucius in his  struggles to save his homeland. This book follows the same pattern of the previous two, with short chapters, lots of action; all done with great storytelling skills. You just have to read one more chapter!

I initially thought that this series was to be a trilogy*, but apparently there is a 4th and 5th book to come(according to the book legend in the front of this book).

In my opinion, this book is the best of the three so far,  and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

* P.S.
The fourth book "Alector's Choice" uses a completely new set of characters and although taking place on Corus, occurs in a time far before Alucius's story.
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So I am pretty sure this is the best book in the IAD series so far, it's definitely already a favourite of mine. And that is pretty much all because of Rune and Josie. Like most of these books, while they are many supporting characters the majority of the story is focused on them, and they're time together. Josie was cool, I'm not sure I've ever described a fictional character that way, but she was just freaking cool. I loved her bluntness, her snarky attitude and her 'Hulk Smash' tendencies. And I found her parentage really interesting, I am really hoping we get more hybrids in the next books. Their powers are always so cool I wonder how Cole imagines it in the first place lol.

Now Rune, I pretty much have a huge crush on him. He was unbelievably off the charts hot. And man, he's an archer and just reading about him fighting *Fans Face* That s*** was hot. Now I've seen some people commenting on his man-whore ways and they seem put off by it which I find strange because if you've read the book in its entirety then you would see that he is actually a very complex character. Without giving to much away, Rune was basically from a very young age deaden to sex. It held no emotion for him until he meets Josie. His man whore ways has a lot to do with that trauma and how it shaped his self image. This is not an excuse, I just think he is much more developed then people are giving him credit for.

And of course through out the book is threaded Cole's signature humour and returning and new characters. I am very excited for the next book, the waiting will probably be painful lol.
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I absolutely loved the first book in this series and was seriously hoping the second would be just as good. I thought it was even better!

The author did a great job of bring new twists to the paranormal world. Bringing new things to light and explaining a very extensive history that has obviously been very well thought out.  The story had a great deal of depth in the plot and the characters were way beyond anything I could have asked for.

I loved Toni and Drake in this book. Of course you knew that eventually they would be together, but I pulled for them through the perils they had to endure. I loved the fact that Odin was around and about too.

I am a true fan of Jennifer Turner's now and will be watching patiently Eternal Embrace to come out. Show how I knew that Oktober would be a star in this next book.
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After a rather dull and disappointing showing in the previous book "Vampireslayer", in this, the 7th book in the Felix & Gotrek series (--after "Trollslayer", "Skavenslayer", "Daemonslayer", "Dragonslayer", "Beastslayer" and "Vampireslayer"--) William King bounces back and gives us one of the strongest entries in the series so far.

The book introduces an interesting new character, ages-old High Elf mage Teclis. In the midst of the ongoing Chaos onslaught on the Old World, Teclis becomes aware of a plot to harness powers which could hold dire consequences for the entire Warhammer world. Can he stop it in time?

Naturally along the way he runs into our intrepid twosome, and they proceed to have an unforgettable adventure which takes them from the very edges of reality (eat your heart out, Dr. Strange!) to the midst of an epic battle between massed rival forces of evil.

As much of the book's action takes place on the isle of Albion, the counterpart in the Warhammer world to William King's native Scotland, King must have especially enjoyed writing this part. He also makes very effective use of playing off the tensions between Elves and Dwarves in the often strained relationship between Gotrek and Teclis.

I was happy to see my favourite Felix & Gotrek villains of all, evil twin albino mages Kelmain & Lhoigor back again. But I was a bit disappointed that we did not spend much time with them this time out compared to their previous appearance in "Beastslayer". I think they are truly worthy and most importantly INTERESTING adversaries and I hope William King will bring them back again sometime in the future (--hey, any writer truly worth his salt can always figure out a cool way to bring back a beloved villain everyone thought defeated for good ;) ). I LOVED their backstory in "Beastslayer" and want to hear MORE! (--Or how about giving them their own book?!)

Overall, I think I would rate this installment as my #2 favourite in the series after "Daemonslayer". While I did love the siege of Praag seen in "Beastslayer", I think this book was even more enjoyable because our heroes were on the move again, taking them through some very interesting and mysterious places. And the build-up of tension in the book kept me eagerly turning the pages as they continued on their quest. It's a wild ride that takes us to some fantastic places we've never seen before, and my only minor criticism is that the ending could have been a bit stronger.

For those new to the series, I'd probably recommend "Daemonslayer" first. But for those who have already read that great work and are hungry for more of the same calibre, this book is just what the manling ordered!

But now that I've read this, the most recent installment, I find myself with no more fresh Felix & Gotrek left. :(  It's been a year and a half already. Where is the next book??? Come on William King, don't keep the fans waiting! We need MORE. I can't get enough of these guys!

Oh well, guess I'll go sharpen my battle-axe or something... You never know when the forces of Chaos will strike again next!