Born of Hatred review
358340
The characters were well developed and I liked the plot twists. It was well worth the time reading, and I am enjoying the sequel.
873536
In the post-apocalyptic world of HATER, there are two groups of people: 'Us' and 'Them.' This striking contrast between the 'Haters' and the ones who are being 'Hated,' while initially something that seems very simple, creates for very dynamic tension early on in the book.

HATER begins as most apocalypses do--before it begins. Our main character, Daniel, is a government worker who hates his job, hates his position in life and is constantly having to deal with his oftentimes-overbearing children. He and his wife's relationship is suffering, his relationship with his father-in-law in less-than-stellar, and his overall quality of life is suffering due to his living situation. A house too small, a job too mundane, and a family almost in constant turmoil serves to make life one thing--misery.

However--when a calamity strikes the world, thrusts the populace head-over-heels and creates a violent strain of violent outbreaks that may or may not be disease-related, Daniel, and his family's, world changes--for the worse.

HATER is everything that anyone could ever want in an apocalypse novel. Fast-paced, intense, visceral--there's no lack of violence and tension in this book. It moves at a breakneck pace that makes it almost impossible to put down. I found myself glued to my seat (while at the airport) and transfixed (while reading before bed) at the brutal world that David Moody created in HATER. The speed of which the novel moves is, in my opinion, probably the best thing about it. Unlike a lot of apocalypse novels, which slow to a low lull in order to introduce certain aspects of the apocalyptic scenario, HATER never stops. The world, and the condition it is in, is quickly revealed in a rapid-fire succession, making the book constantly exciting and engrossing. My only qualm about the book is more of a personal one than one that stabs at Mr. Moody's writing. There comes a point in the novel where we are introduced to a Hater's psychology, and though the transformation from one who's Hated into a Hater seems to be a quick and sudden process, the act in which it happens is never really explained. As someone who loves reading about that sort of transformation, I would have loved to see that expanded upon. That still may happen in book 2 and 3 though, so I'm not going to discount it as a possibility.

In a nutshell, HATER is brilliant. Fast-paced, utterly-engrossing, absolutely-terrifying--this book is impossible to put down. A definite to-read for any apocalyptic fiction fan.
707895
A sickening, disgusting book that is helping to destroy this country.  Satan works extra hard in hospitals and anywhere a newborn is, since they are the foundation of God's people.  The latest media alert by the American Academy of Pediatrics says it all:  A strong correlation with this book has been documented in Babies who have failure to thrive and dehydration.
1759864
This album is awesome.  I have been listening to hatebreed for a few years now and it seems that there albums just keep getting better and better.  Highlights of this album is my favorite song "destroy everything" (I think my wife is tired of hearing this song already), never let it die, and defeatist.  Not saying the other songs aren't good but those are stand out songs.  Pretty much this has the same hatebreed sound to it which isn't a bad thing at all!! If you like hatebreed this is a must get!
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I received this book from the author for an honest review his book!

Earth is dying, pollution and overpopulation are the cause. Creatures long thought to be no more than legends have once again revealed themselves. Their goal; to destroy the root of the problem, humans. Mankind's time as the dominant species is about to come to an end. Lines have been drawn between those among the preternatural species who wish the extinction of humans and those who would seek to protect them. The Purging War has begun. The Purging was told from several points of view. The book has vampires, elementals, as well as werebeast.

This book was very interesting; it was told from several different points of view. This part was the most annoying for me as you were not given any direction that the point of view was changing. The storyline pulled me in and other than the POV changing I found this book a very good read. It was high action and was a page turner.

I can not wait for the next book to come out!!! I look forward to continuing the series!!!

Thank you to the author for it was a real pleaser reading this book!
4836583
where are your manners? pick this up right now! actually, now!
i love the way fear before combine elements of hardcore, emo, thrash and metal. its quite amazing. this is a great debut for such a great band. if you like fear before check out underoath (you should of already), poison the well, alexisonfire and bear vs shark.
1428502
I loved the book.  I enjoyed the tantalyzing peeks I got inside the animal minds the most.  I have probably loaned or given away 2 dozen copies to friends.  Those who read it enjoyed it.
My take on the theme of the book is that revenge leads to hate, which damages the souls ability to be fearless.  Hate seems to lead to other evils as well such as dishonesty.
I would recommend reading this book whenever you have a taste for something light and sweet.
256201
I really liked this book.  To find your whole family murdered is bad enough. Then taking 2 years to learn how to draw and shoot before taking the trail of vengeance and how he found them one by one is really a story.  I plan on purchasing books 2 and 3 soon.
3717976
A 19 year old college student with raging hormones and a dark side trying to solve the murder of a friend forms the basis for this novel.  He is motivated by the monetary reward as much as he is by a desire for justice.  There is violence and a gruesome ending of perverse retribution in this well developed, rapidly moving novel.  Do you agree that justice was served?  Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story,A Novel Not for Children (about good and evil).
784605
In a world full of fear and hate, Caitlyn and other Paranormals are persecuted for their abilities. On the run since the Riots that took her father and brother from her, Caitlyn only has her mother. When they finally settle in a city, it's one of the most dangerous towns they could have chosen. What Caitlyn doesn't expect is the support she gains in Alex and Rachel. And when someone from her past resurfaces, Caitlyn's going to need all the help she can get.

In quite a few dystopian stories I've read with supernatural elements that paranormals are out in the open with acceptance or mild persecution., but in Hunted the persecution is anything but mild. The world of this book is  brutal; Paranormals are enslaved, beaten, killed, and even forced to turn on their own if they want to live.

I admired Caitlyn's strength in the face of adversity and her determination to do what's right. Even when she's pressured by her long-lost brother to help in a revolt that would turn the persecution on to the Normals, Caitlyn refuses to cause that kind of pain for someone else, even a Normal. She knows that not all Normals hate Paras, which is evident in her friendship with Alex and Rachel.

Something that I really enjoyed in Hunted that made the story unique was how it was sibling VS. sibling. It's not very often you see siblings fighting such a deadly battle against one another. Caitlyn's fight with Daniel is really bittersweet and emotional.

Hunted is chock-full of action and emotion. I really loved this book and I think that with the way it ended it could easily be made into a series. I'm left wondering what kind of changes were brought about by the events at the end of Hunted.
4968563
I found this well written story suspenseful, tragic, a little dark and full of surprises. I was wrapped up in the story and I was really surprised by the turn of events. It was tragic how hate and the need for revenge can control a person and the consequences of what that hate can do. It was really amazing that a love could be so deep that would allow a person to be so forgiving. There was also an exploration of friendship and a deep bond that can form between people.
4518666
This was an uncomfortable book to read. The fact that such sects do indeed exist in our society today is what makes it difficult to read. The Sons of Righteous Cain is a religious community that tries to stay separate from the rest of the world. But as we see in the story, that goal is the only way the lecherous leader and his cronies can continue to operate. They keep tight-fisted control of the community with fear, lies and intimidation. But after the ways of the community result in the death of her first daughter, Caralynne Hayman vows revenge, endangering not only herself but her two younger daughters as well. Dayne McFarland, her friend and foster brother from childhood, gains her trust and attempts to change the attitudes of the men of the community. But he meets with limited success and earns the wrath of the wicked Elder Simmons and his vile henchmen.
Ms. Brown weaves several themes into her story, including forgiveness vs. revenge, the power of love to overcome hatred and evil, and the importance of thinking for oneself rather than allowing someone else to dictate God's directions for one's life. This story points out the necessity of reading God's word and becoming familiar enough with it to know when it's being twisted for evil purposes.
As difficult as the book was to read, I had a hard time putting it down. The action kept me wondering how Caralynne would get out of each scrape, and whether her own vendetta would bring harm to her two young daughters before she finished. When a book makes me want to sit and ready all afternoon to the exclusion of everything else, it earns five stars. And that's what Ms. Brown's book did. I look forward to more from this author.
4172773
A ton of people have formed some pretty hateful opinions, some are pretty ignorant admitting to only reading the first chapter while still bashing it for silly reasons. The story itself is very interesting and definitely worth a read, my only complaint is the author struggles between first person and third person narration which is pretty confusing. Other than that it's really cool.
2127728
In today's society, absolutely no one is immune to the forces of hate in the world.  Terrorist attacks, hate groups, and xenophobic neighborhoods, towns, and even nations are all appalling reminders that citizens of the world live daily with fear.  But, how often is the hate within ever addressed?  Due to blind prejudice, it doesn't take much for an average working American, or even a well respected financial baron, to build a bomb and "set it off like some primitive Arabian towel-head," as evidenced in this book and the news every night.

She's My Dad brings this terrifying hate to the forefront and a spell binding and dynamic way.  It starts with a small town in Virginia.  A wealthy man disowns one of his sons because of his homosexuality, only to have that very son be his only surviving heir.  In an effort to shine a light on the inherent hate within our society, that son turns his vast fortune, and even his home, into a university whose ideals are integration and acceptance.  Despite his noble efforts, the small town this university rests isn't enlightened enough to deal with its existence, thus the locals harbor a hatred for the institution and everything it stands for.

Flash forward.  An intelligent and engaging woman returns to the university 25 years after graduation to take up the mantle of professor.  A journalism major discovers the secrets of this woman's past; that she is a transgendered woman and, through a youthful indiscretion with a married local woman, is the father of a local boy.  This boy had been raised in a home of hatred and intolerance.  The new professor's appointment to the university's staff forces the staff, the students, the town, and her own son to finally address the prejudice inherent within themselves.

She's My Dad is an action packed story with a great deal of insight into the human heart.  Woulff creates a cast of characters that are fascinating and cause the reader to care about what happens to them.  She's My Dad is more than just a novel, it is an experience.
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The phrase Hell has no fury like a woman scorned is an understatement in this haunting story. Hell has no fury like a spirit scorned applies to this book, Ameerah. She loved the things in that time that was unforgiving during the 1920s, that we now call normal. She was a fun-loving, free spirit that made her a born rebel, which was her downfall in the end. She was born into a wealthy family that would not tolerate her tarnishing their good name among their high society friends. Ameerah continued to push them with her rebellious ways, and they had her admitted to an insane asylum. This was not uncommon in those daysout of sight, out of mindnot to make them look bad. She was tricked and thus started her confinement in Hell. Imagine being torture and abused beyond any imagination. From the doctor to the staff, she was made to live in Hell, which really happened to people during that time. Then Ameerah died. Death was not always the end as Amerrah found out. She started a journey where good and evil all came into play and choices were still hers to make. She was driven by a need for revenge. Will she find any type of peace to continue on this journey??? Enter  spirits and entities and a young girl who just wanted to be her own person. This book will keep you engrossed from start to finish.
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"Perseverance" marks hatebreed's major-label debut, despite being a integral part of the "hardcore" community for years. It also marks Hatebreed's first full-length album of new material since their 1997 debut, "Satisfaction is the Death of Desire". While most would expect that after five years some growth would be merited, listening to "Perseverance" one would have a hard time telling that such a period time had passed between albums. The album does indeed sound much better from a production standpoint, but considering that Hatebreed went from "Victory", a prominent independent hardcore label, to "Universal" records, which may very well be the largest record label in the world, that is to be expected. If nothing else, on this album Hatebreed manages to sound even more angry at the world then one would think possible. Hatebreed also seems to have taken on some new influences, as their excessive bond with the likes of Slipknot and Slayer has really focused the group's music on a heavier "metalcore" vein. The hardcore transitions are abundant and enhance almost every song contained on the album, one thing that is sure to incite riots amongst the moshers at live shows. Jamey Jasta's guttural hollering remains consistent, throatier than ever before, and it never ceases to assault the listener. "Perseverance" is not an album for the weak and fragile. Lyrically, Jasta seems to have a bone to pick with an assortment of unnamed characters, as almost every song on "Perseverance" is made up of lyrics that communicate the fact that Hatebreed will remain despite any ill words or empty threats. This subject matter goes hand in hand with the album's title and is easy to relate to. "Proven" kicks the album off to a ferocious start, and from there Hatebreed's intensity only increases. Slayer's very own Kerry King even offers his guitar skills on "Final Prayer", which is most definitely "heavy metal", to say the very least. Hatebreed's determination to remain unchanged musically is inspiring; even though they have matured to a major label they lose none of their anger, yet their indifference to musical evolution may also prove to be a hindrance as well. "Perseverance" is an excellent introduction for those who have not yet experienced Hatebreed and matches the group's debut -- possibly even bettering past efforts. While Hatebreed doesn't disappoint, one may for the first time worry about the group's longevity if they cannot broaden their musical horizons with future efforts.

1. Proven - 9/10

2. Perseverance - 8.5/10

3. You're Never Alone - 8.5/10

4. I Will Be Heard - 9.5/10

5. A Call For Blood - 9/10

6. Below the Bottom - 8/10

7. We Still Fight - 5/10

8. Unloved - 10/10

9. Bloodsoaked Memories - 4.5/10

10. Hollow Ground - 8.5/10

11. Final Prayer - 5.5/10

12. Smash Your Enemies - 10/10

13. Healing to Suffer Again - 6.5/10

14. Judgement Strikes - 6/10

15. Remain Nameless - 5/10

16. Outro - 9.5/10

Total - 123/160  or 7.6/10
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Born of Legend is Ms. Kenyon's best League story. She reminds us things are not always as they seem. How do we know what is the truth? Is redemption available to all? Must those we love, love us back for us to be loveable? Ms. Kenyon's stories explore these themes.
 Born of Night introduced us to Julienne Eton Anatole, Nyk's fraternal twin brother, the vile, evil, cowardly, self-indulgent villain (you get the picture) who was out to do away with his brother, or at least make his life as miserable as possible. Now we get a chance to see Julienne from a different perspective.
In Juli's world his parents were madly in love but not willing to leave politics for each other. He was a twin, but his parents only loved the 'dead' twin. He was heir to two thrones, but was rejected by both. He grew up in the palace and somehow survived nine assassination attempts before he was twelve. He had no power, personal or political, yet he was the most hated royal of all time.  In the previous book, Born of Betrayal, revolt put his mother on the throne and he became a man without a country. No one in the nine league worlds would provide him sanctuary. All he wanted was to protect his loved ones, even if they did not love him.  Was a little peace too much to ask for? Welcome to Juli's world.
Ushara just wanted to raise her son in peace. When the dying warrior saved her son's life, saving his in return was the least she could do. Sometimes, unexpectedly, the heart wants what the heart wants even when everyone else says it is wrong, don't go there. A strong woman makes up her own mind. As Ushara learns more about Juli she can't turn away from him. They need each other. They were meant for each other and together they can change their world. Until once more Juli reachs out to save his undeserving loved ones.  Can they ever change the bigger world around them?
If these were real people I would want them to be part of my family. She is always there for him. He is always striving for peace and love. What a sweet spirit is housed in his scarred body.
When I read this I had to go back and read the rest of the series AGAIN to see if the clues were there. On second reading of the series I still say it is the best of the bunch, but keep them coming anyway.