Unique, original and absolutely excellent!
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From the first chapter to the last I was sucked into this story. The images created by J.M Muller when describing places, thoughts, feelings, etc... PERFECT. I literally felt as if my world around me warped right into the setting of the story. I loved the twist put on this. I've not read anything like this that has truly captured my attention so fully. Whether you are looking for an easy, fun read or looking for something to get lost in and let your imagination run wild, Colors of immortality is an excellent choice. I encourage anyone to open this book and take a journey into a world never imagined.
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Steven Erikson's series `the mazalan book of the fallen' has to be the most original, inspired creation within the fantasy genre that is comparable to the genius Kate Elliot or Terry Brooks. The striking, imaginative front covers capture readers' attention, especially
for those who love fantasy fiction most of all. The series begins with `gardens of the moon' followed then by `Deadhouse gates' and `memories of ice' with this volume as number four in an already epic saga. This author has so much creative imagination that
you cannot compare to any other writer, being full of compelling drama and thrilling action. What is so outstanding is how Steven Erikson draws upon our own history and myths & legends to create a masterpiece that is comparable to JRR Tolkien in its realism
as to be believable.

The rich, complex and original world that you explore is so breathtaking, I felt as if I was actually there. But it is the detail of its history and background knowledge that is so complex which makes it not just your average fantasy story but rather something much deeper on a vast scale. The mythic vision and the whole concept in its entirety is something to be marveled at, displaying how accomplished and talented a writer he is. Fast moving and full of suspense this tale will have you running along with it at tremendous speed, within an intricate and authentic world that is just as real as our own. Voyaging into the unknown where Demons lurk and Gods observe all, this book is like a chocolate box of delights with each one adding to a most wondrous phenomenon.

An absorbing magical experience here is a series that many readers will treasure and re-read for many years to come, that is totally matchless and distinctive. Whilst weaving your way through a complex labyrinth of an immense plot that is multi-layered, you cannot help but get lost within the saga and the pages of the book. If you want to read this particular genre at its very best, then I cannot enthuse enough about Steven Erikson's `the mazalan book of the fallen' series with House of Chains as my favorite book. It deserves huge praise and acclaim being totally incredible, that I urge you to discover if you have not already done so.
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When I first started the book, I was intrigued but wary. There were a few times I had my doubts - the dialogue was awkward and stilted sometimes. But by the time I finished, I was 100% hooked and I am now foaming at the mouth in anticipation of the sequel. This is going to be one fantastic series!

The plot is so unique, the way Anastasia Hopcus is weaving the supernatural side of the story is very original and captivating. The way it is blended somehow with genetics and ancestry makes a great mystery and I can't wait to see what turn the series will take next.

Phe is a fun and engaging character, whether she is with Zach and surrounded by relationship intensity or with her friends Toy and Adriana and consumed with girly things. Her part of the magical mystery the town is steeped in is not fully developed yet, and I can't wait to see what happens next with her character either!

So, even though the book isn't perfect, this is a brilliant start to a series and I am absolutely going to be reading the sequel as soon as I can get my hands on it.
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I wasn't sure I would like this after I read the reviews, but it sounded great and I am so glad I read it anyway. It's a totally original concept, and I love the way it alternates between the characters and between the various social media formats as well as their direct narratives. It's smart, timely, and very well written. I highly recommend this!
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Great story, very original, well written.  I'm sure I'll read the series more than once!
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Bloody excellent! Fun, dark, original.

This book has everything; a winning cast, intelligent plot, and the beautiful city of Oxford in abundance. The characters are all very believable (I love Cloves!) and even the vampires are bizarrely normal (limited smouldering and GHDs). There's subplots going on which hint at future books, but the main plot is fast and well-paced, with enough humour to lighten the peril.

This is a must if you like Ilona Andrews, Karen Chance, Charlaine Harris, or the early Laurell K. Hamilton. There's romance, sure (or is there...?) and many a brooding vamp, but it's all wrapped up in well-written, atmospheric story that is a pleasure to read.  Original and funny. More please!
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I have "Never Never" read anything like it in my whole life!!  That's the beauty of this book!  It is so different than anything I've ever read, although I am not a professional reader or anything, but there isn't a category to really put this in.  It is definitely suspenseful, mysterious, action packed and thrilling...but it also is a book that leaves dangling threads of passion, romance and angst.  The other element it has is a supernatural element, but it is not necessarily a in your face way, it is subtle and opens the door for that possibility.  So I don't know how to convince anyone to read it except to say it is a total mind blowing beginning to a story that is yet to be written!  I can't wait to see how it all unfolds, I know I won't be disappointed though.
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I took the advice from the review already present and gave this book a try; I loved it! This author definitely was original and creative with his approach on drawing the reader in; from the prologue,I was hooked! I am an avid reader who enjoys being surprised and this book is filled with characters that kept me interested and thankfully no vampires or werewolves involved; no offense, but it's a nice break from the trend. I would highly recommend this book to those wanting not just a story but a down to earth message on the struggles & joys life does bring but written in a unique & philosophical style. Keep in mind that you have some awesome, passionate scenes awaiting you but done with respect and class; which is rare now in days. Take the chance like I did as a customer to check this one out, I'm so glad I did; surprises are few so enjoy this one!
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I started reading this book the day it came out and finished it the day after, because I just couldn't put it down. The story is captivating and unique, and it kept me eager to know what happens next. The actual supernatural aspect is very original - while you may feel like you know where the story is going, the ending will still surprise you. The characters and environment are developed in such a way that I am still thinking about them and wishing there was more to read about in the Breach Point world. Also, there is some awesome bonus content at the end of the book about the writing process and where the idea came from that is a fun read, too!

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes young adult stories or supernatural stories!
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Oh my lords, this book is unique, it is one of a kind! I have NEVER and I mean it literally. I have never in my life read a book like this. It is phenamenol, beyond anything I have ever expected. I have heard so many readers and reviewers RAVE about this book, I was a little afraid of getting disappointed. I was NOT, I could KICK myself for not having read this book sooner!

Remy is a beautiful man inside and out. He is intense, witty, intelligent, and so sexy! He blew me away from the very first words out of his mouth.
- 'Brooke Dumas. I'm Remington'. He just f***ed my name right in front of me

This book was really a surprise for me, I expected it to be good but it was AMAZING and and plot and storyline was an original, I have never read a book like this one before. oh my god I could rant and rave about this book to the moon and back, here is what you need to know:
- Remy is sweet, sexy, intense and you WILL love him
- Brooke is strong, a fighter and a role model, she is not one of those 'weak' female characters.
- This story is so unique, I kid you not, this is an ORIGINAL!
- It is not a five star, it is a million times infinity stars!!
- I loved this book so much I reread the entire series 5 minutes after I finished the series for the first time.
- In the month I have owned the books I have reread the series three times AND bought the paperbacks.
- I do not regret it, because Remingtion is delicious and worth doing twice ;)

Trust me ladies, this is a highly recommended book and I promise you it is not a book you want to miss!
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I loved this book (and the entire series) so much! The format of writing is different but refreshing! The plot is unique and has many OH MY GOD moments. The characters aren't extremely complex but the plot makes up for it!
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Excellent story! This is one of the most original novels I've read in a long time. It is very well written. The story flows seamlessly from start to finish with new characters fitting into the story as they come along. This has a lot of typos, but it is still an outstanding novel! I highly recommend it.
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A fantastic original story, and a very different take on zombies! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story immediately drew me in and I found myself needing to keep reading in order to find out what happens to the main character, Daniel. The Velores are as mysterious as they are dangerous, and the epilogue and the 'Legend' ending leaves you craving more.
There is a perfect blend of magic, mystery, dark, romance and supernatural powers. It is written exceptionally well, and is easy to read. Highly recommended!
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This was the first fantasy I've ever finished - and what a fantastic introduction to the genre! A really original story that kept me guessing and on my toes until the very last pages. The unexpected ending had me thinking about this book for days after finishing.

Themes of life, death, love, and purpose were wound together beautifully and told through diverse characterisation. It was refreshing to read characters who were not written uniformly as white and heterosexual, where this diversity was also not focal point - these characters simply existed as themselves and the story carried on strongly regardless. The author also did a great job of writing both male and female identifying characters without relying on gendered stereotypes to inform "how" those characters should behave - all characters were unique and demonstrated various combinations of strength, vulnerability, love, and mourning.

The book's pace is good, and the overlapping of time and events between chapters/different characters' points of view created a structure with much depth. I felt like I knew so much of what was happening, but also so little given each plot twist that I hadn't seen coming! A fun and highly recommended read!
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Aaaaahhhhh I loved this book so much! I always enjoy good werewolf stories - but this really was a step beyond, with characters I absolutely adored and a really original take on the werewolf mythos and a unique, compelling magical system. For once in a book with alternating points of view, I was just as invested in both POVs, and even the side-characters are vibrant and satisfying. The romance is both complicated (by grim context) and understated (a small subplot for one of the PoVs rather than the main plot for either of them), but oh, the chemistry between Natividad and her love interest is FABULOUS - I really want to see what happens next with it!

I hope SO DESPERATELY that there will be a Book 2 soon, because I really, REALLY need to find out what happens to all the characters! And for once, I really do mean ALL of them, not just the heroine or hero.
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This has to be one of the best and most outstanding debut novels I have ever encountered, and which has totally blown me away hence I am finding it hard to express my feelings with just mere words. Mazarkis Williams is the most spectacular author whose accomplished writing style, combined with inspired creativity and flair is just exceptional and whose work has really touched my heat; as an devoted reader to the fantasy genre. The cunning and clever plot that twists and turns to keep you guessing throughout until the very end is truly original, and which sends chills down your spine as you become lost within a tale that is so complex and surprisingly so wonderful. This beautiful book has the most beautiful, exquisite and striking covers I have ever seen and which really does in essence bring fantasy to life! Even the back cover image is so mysterious and mystical that it made me gasp the first time that I clapped eyes on it; just mesmerizing.

Book one of the `tower and knife' trilogy begins in the Cerani Empire where a deadly plague is attacking all citizens both young and old, which marks its victims with a fragment of a greater pattern. All those who are marked with this pattern are sentenced to death, under the laws of Emperor Beyon. The Emperor sickens and his brother, Sarmin, the once forgotten Prince is remembered. Sarmin's mother has chosen him a bride; a chieftain's daughter from the Northern plains, and he waits for her in the shadows of the Emperor's sick bed. One then encounters Mesema who is a windreader and a being who roams freely across these lands, until that is when she comes into conflict with the Imperial Court whose protocols and strict ruling is greatly disliked. Eyul is burdened with his troubles and his tiresome service to the throne, hence he serves the Emperor by bearing his Knife and seeking out a cure to these strange markings that have brought death on his people....As violence and conflict reigns supreme and the King's task (for the Emperor) begins, there are only 3 individuals who stand in the way of this deadly enemy; a lost prince, a world-weary killer and a young girl from the steppes...whom once saw a path through the pattern.

This complex web and labyrinth of interconnecting threads leading to different, interesting characters is a real treat and one that makes this ambitious work just exceptional! Full of personality and originality this new work is totally unique within its genre, and which gave me Goosebumps for I am so excited about this author!! A brilliant tale of magic and mystery that is the first installment in an epic new series...I cannot wait to now read book 2 `Knife-sworn' and delve back into Mazarkis Williams tremendous, phenomenal world. If I could rate this MORE than 5 stars I definitely would for it was such an intensely gripping, absorbing and exciting read that is something I urge you to discover too!!

AMAZING & will leave you lightheaded and totally spellbound!!!

*I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Nathan Washor for hosting a giveaway of `The Emperor's Knife' on his book blog...[...] I concider myself to have been extremely privileged and so lucky to have won a copy of this amazing book.*
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This is the first of Murison's books that I have read, but it certainly won't be the last.  Completely original story with interesting one-of-a-kind characters.  Mike McGregor is a multi-faceted character - an exceptional soldier and renaissance man - an artist, musician, a bit of a bad boy and certainly not perfect.  The Texas culture and characters rang true in their obstinacy and opinionated views, yet ultimately willing to be won over by Mike's physical skills, courage and gumption.  The most compelling Scotsman to ever hit Texas - you sure don't want to get on his bad side!  The secondary characters were also very original, flawed but totally human.  And a truly evil Bad Guy!  Sensational image for the cover art.